JP2018198662A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in game properties and a game interest under a condition that a part of a function is limited by a non-advantageous section where processing related to a prescribed advantageous game state is limited.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: RT control means capable of controlling a plurality of RT states; AT control means controlling an AT state capable of processing related to an instruction function which makes occurrence of a winning combination easy; and advantageous section control means which can control an advantageous section having performance related to the instruction function and a non-advantageous section which does not affect performance related to the instruction function. In the game machine, the RT control means causes a shift to non-RT as a prescribed number of games are executed in RT 1, keeps display of a prescribed combination of symbols in the non-RT until a special winning combination is won as the prescribed combination of symbols is displayed and performs control so as to cause a shift to RT 2 higher in replay winning probability than RT 1. The AT control means controls a shift of the RT state to the AT state on the basis of a state of the game section in RT 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine such as a current spinning-type game machine (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine) can play a game by inserting a prescribed number of game media (for example, medals), but as a result of a game such as an internal lottery, Big bonus (type 1 special bonus) that can give more medals to players in a shorter time than normal, and can improve the payout rate (ratio of the number of payouts to the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine) There are those equipped with an accessory continuous operation device (hereinafter also referred to as RBB).

  Similarly, some gaming machines have an instruction (assist) function for instructing the stop position and stop order of a rotating drum (hereinafter referred to as a reel) for the purpose of assisting the acquisition of medals (see Patent Document 1). By playing a game in accordance with the instruction in an AT (assist time) state which is an advantageous game state advantageous to a player who has performed the function, the payout rate can be improved.

  In recent years, this AT state has a function to improve the payout rate as described above, so it is treated as an accessory like the above big bonus, and its handling (control) is subject to certain restrictions. Socially desired.

  In response to this, in all games, a non-advantageous section (normal section) that does not affect the performance related to the instruction function at all and an advantageous section that has the performance related to the instruction function are provided. , It is restricted so that processing related to AT cannot be performed at all.

JP 2003-220174 A

However, in such a non-advantageous section, for example, when the number of games played in the normal state between the AT states exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 1000 games), a so-called ceiling (function that is forcibly shifted to the AT state) ), Or a lottery (periodic lottery) for a chance zone (CZ) state in which the probability of transition to the AT state is improved every predetermined number of normal games (for example, 200 games) after the bonus is over, for example ) Etc. cannot be performed.
As a result, the gameability is reduced, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention is a game capable of preventing a decrease in gaming characteristics and amusement of the game under a condition in which a part of the function is restricted by a non-favorable section in which processing related to a predetermined advantageous gaming state is restricted. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  The first invention provides a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged, a reel control means for controlling rotation and stop of the reels, a small role in which a game medium is paid out, and a next game without introducing a new game medium. The replay lottery state may be different from the internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a plurality of roles including a special role that activates a feature for facilitating winning and winning. RT control means capable of controlling a plurality of RT states, advantageous game state control means for controlling a predetermined advantageous game state capable of executing processing relating to an instruction function for facilitating winning of a combination, and performance relating to the instruction function And an advantageous section control means capable of controlling a gaming section including a non-favorable section that can perform processing related to the transition to the advantageous section and that does not affect the performance related to the instruction function. Preparation In the machine, the RT state continues until RT1 in which the number of games that can be executed is predetermined, non-RT that can be transferred from the RT1, and non-RT that can be transferred from the non-RT until the special role is won. The RT control means includes RT2 having a winning probability of replay higher than at least RT1 and RT3 that can be transferred from the non-RT and can be transferred to RT1, and the RT control means executes the number of games in RT1. Based on the above, the transition is made to the non-RT, and based on the display of the predetermined symbol combination in the non-RT, the transition is made to the RT2, and the non-RT is different from the predetermined symbol combination Based on the display of the combination of symbols, control to shift to the RT3 is performed, and the advantageous gaming state control means is configured such that the RT state is the RT2 Based on the state of definitive the game section performs control relating to movement of said the advantageous gaming state.

  In the first invention, in a non-advantageous section, an AT state that is a predetermined advantageous gaming state in which an instruction function (assist function) is exhibited (a winning of a more advantageous role by notifying a predetermined reel stop order, etc.) For example, on the basis of having executed the game a predetermined number of times in the non-advantaged section (for example, every 200 games) The so-called ceiling function or the like performed based on the execution of 1000 game games is limited. In other words, it is in a state where a function that can be implemented in a conventional gaming machine cannot be installed.

  Therefore, based on the fact that a predetermined number of games have been executed in a predetermined RT state (RT1) among a plurality of RT states, a transition is made to an advantageous RT state (RT2) with a high replay winning probability. When the game section is an advantageous section, it is possible to implement a so-called periodic lottery and ceiling function as in the case of the conventional game machine by performing the process related to the transition of the AT state, so at least as in the case of the previous game machine It is possible to maintain the fun of the game.

  According to a second aspect, in the first aspect, the RT state can be shifted based on the display of a predetermined symbol combination in the RT3, and the winning probability of replay is at least higher than the RT1. The advantageous game state control means includes RT4, and enables the advantageous game state control to coexist in RT4.

  In the second invention, in addition to the RT2 used for the ceiling function or the like, the RT4 having a high replay winning probability is provided, and the RT4 can be shifted to the AT state, so that the replay is won separately from the ceiling function. An AT state (so-called ART state) having a high probability is provided.

  According to a third invention, in the first invention or the second invention, the probability of shifting to the advantageous gaming state is set so that the gaming section differs depending on the RT state in the advantageous section.

In the third invention, for example, when the advantageous section and RT2 coexist, the state is shifted to the 100% AT state. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the RT state is RT1 in the advantageous section, when the specific role is elected, it is shifted to the AT state with a probability of 10%, and when the RT state is RT2. In addition, when the specific combination is won, the state may be shifted to the AT state with a probability of 50%.
Thereby, diversification of game nature can be achieved and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to a fourth invention, in any one of the first to third inventions, there is provided a set value changing means capable of changing a set value related to the advantage for the player, and the role is changed by the set value. Even if it is a case where the winning combination includes a specific combination whose winning probability does not change, the advantageous section control means performs control related to the transition to the advantageous section based on the winning of the specific combination.

  In the fourth aspect of the invention, by preventing the transition probability to the advantageous section from fluctuating due to a difference in setting of the gaming machines, the player can play the advantageous section equally regardless of the set value. .

  According to the present invention, the non-advantageous section in which processing relating to a predetermined advantageous gaming state is restricted can prevent the lowering of the game performance and the interest of the game under the condition that a part of the functions is restricted. it can.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component of a slot machine. Similarly, it is the figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination of the slot machine, the symbol combination and the payout. Similarly, it is the figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination of the slot machine, the symbol combination and the payout. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the winning area of a slot machine, and the role which comprises it. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a diagram showing the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination when the batting order small combination is won in the slot machine. Similarly, it is a diagram showing the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination when the batting order replay or the like is won in the slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the game state and RT state of a slot machine, those transition opportunities, etc. FIG. Similarly, it is a diagram for explaining a transition timing of the slot machine from the non-AT state to the AT state. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the gaming state of a slot machine, a game area, RT state, those transition opportunities, the success or failure of a flag, etc. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the gaming state of a slot machine, a game area, RT state, those transition opportunities, the success or failure of a flag, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating the game state and RT state of those slot machines which concern on the modification 2, those transition opportunities, etc. FIG.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine S which is a gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, this embodiment is an example and does not limit this invention. In the following description, the reference direction of each part of the slot machine S will be described in accordance with the viewpoint (front view) of the player facing the front of the slot machine S.

(External configuration of slot machine S)
The slot machine S of the present embodiment can accept or pay out inserted game media (for example, medals), and as shown in FIG. 1, a box-shaped housing 1 and an opening on the front side of the housing 1 A front door 2 that can be opened and closed, and a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 3L to 3R) that are housed in the housing 1 and are provided with a plurality of types of symbols. I have.

  On the front surface of the front door 2, a display window 4 that allows the symbols of the reels 3 </ b> L to 3 </ b> R accommodated in the housing 1 to be visible from the front at the upper position, the middle position, and the lower position, and below the display window 4 A game information display composed of a 7-segment display having a credit number display for displaying the number of credit medals (upper limit is 50), which will be described later, and a payout display for displaying the number of payout medals at the time of winning. A portion 8 and an advantageous section display section 9 having a light source such as an LED for displaying the presence or absence of an advantageous section, which will be described later, are provided.

  A medal detection switch 10a (see FIG. 3) is provided on the upper surface of the operation unit OP projecting forward from the front surface of the front door 2. The medal detection switch 10a (see FIG. 3) can be inserted and is switched from the off state to the on state when the inserted medal passes. Based on the fact that the built-in medal slot 10 and the built-in bet switch 11a (see FIG. 3) are switched from an off state to an on state, a medal for performing one game from a credit medal described later By setting a predetermined number of bets 11 (hereinafter referred to as a specified number of inputs) (hereinafter referred to as a bet), a bet button 11 to be in a game start preparation state, and a menu screen displayed on an effect display device 5 to be described later, A jog dial JD that can call any function is provided.

  Here, the credit medal means that a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 when the credit of the medal is permitted in the slot machine S (for example, the permission / denial can be switched by long-pressing the bet button 11). Based on this, medal information (one credit per medal) stored in a credit medal storage means (not shown) of a main memory 200 (see FIG. 3) to be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a start switch 15a (see FIG. 3) is provided on the front surface of the operation unit OP so as to protrude forward, and the start switch 15a (see FIG. 3) incorporated by a pressing operation is in an off state in the game start preparation state. A start lever 15 that can start rotation of the reels 3L to 3R and a stop switch 16a (shown in FIG. 5) that is provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L to 3R and that is built in by pressing down based on the switching to the ON state. 3) is switched from the off state to the on state, the left stop button 16L, the middle stop button 16C, and the right stop button 16R (hereinafter, summarized) that can stop the rotation of the rotating reels 3L to 3R, respectively. Stop buttons 16L to 16R). In addition, a medal tray 19 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening 18 is provided below the operation unit OP.

  Above the display window 4 in the front door 2, an effect display device 5 capable of displaying a plurality of types of moving images or still images constituting the effect device 600 (see FIG. 3), and a plurality of types of sound effects and music are output. The speaker 6 and the effect lamp 7 having a plurality of types of flashing patterns are provided, so that information related to the game and the effect can be executed.

  In the display window 4, one winning determination line L extending in the left-right direction is set. The winning determination line L becomes effective when a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals are inserted. When a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination (indicating a winning pattern) (hereinafter also referred to as a symbol combination relating to a combination) is stopped and displayed on the activated winning determination line L, it is determined that a winning combination is made. Processing corresponding to winning is executed as described later.

(Internal configuration of slot machine S)
Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 31 (see FIG. 3) including a reel 3L to 3R and a drive source (for example, a stepping motor (not shown)) for rotating the reels 3L to 3R, and inserted medals are placed. A medal storage tank (not shown) for storing, a hopper unit 32 (see FIG. 3) capable of paying out stored medals in units of one unit, and a power supply device capable of supplying power from the outside to the slot machine S (Not shown), a main board 100 described later, and a sub board 500 (both see FIG. 3) are provided. The main board 100 and the sub board 500 are connected by unidirectional communication capable of transmitting a signal only from the main board 100.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 3L to 3R in the reel unit 31 have an outer peripheral surface partitioned into 21 regions (the region is referred to as “frame”) in the rotation direction, and a plurality of types of symbols are included in the partitioned regions. (For example, replay design RP, bell design BL, watermelon design (watermelon A design WMA, watermelon B design WMB), cherry design CH, red 7 design R7, white 7 design W7, black 7 design B7, BAR design BR, dummy design DM) are arranged in a predetermined order.

  In this specification, the reels 3L to 3R are rotated by pressing the start lever 15, and then the reels 3L to 3R are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R. As a result, the reels 3L to 3R are displayed on the winning determination line L. A process until a predetermined process based on the symbol combination is completed is described as a unit game, that is, one game (one game, hereinafter, the unit is referred to as “G”).

Next, control and functions of the slot machine S will be described with reference to FIG.
(Main board 100)
The main board 100 is a control board that controls the game in an integrated manner, and an on signal from the medal detection switch 10a, the bet switch 11a, the start switch 15a, or the stop switch 16a shown in FIG. (Transmission signal) is received, and various arithmetic processes for advancing the game are performed, and the output operation of the reel unit 31, the hopper unit 32, the advantageous section display unit 9 or the like based on the result of the arithmetic process Control.

  The function of the main board 100 is realized when the CPU executes software including a program stored in a predetermined memory.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 100 includes a setting change unit 105, an insertion receiving unit 110, an internal lottery unit 115, a reel control unit 120, a winning determination unit 125, a payout control unit 130, a replay processing unit 135, and a game state control. Means 140, RT control means 145, AT control means (advantageous gaming state control means) 155, advantageous section control means 160, and main memory 200 are configured.

  The main memory 200 stores a ROM (not shown) in which a system program in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various types of information such as flags used in the system program generated in the main board 100 and calculated values. And a RAM (not shown) used as a work area. As shown in FIG. 3, the main memory 200 stores, for example, internal lottery table storage means 201, main flag storage means 202, finite as storage areas for storing or referring to information required for processing in the main board 100. An RT counter 203, an AT end determination counter 204, a first advantageous interval counter 206, a second advantageous interval counter 207, an advantageous interval end lottery table 208, and the like are set.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, when a power switch (not shown) of the power supply device is turned on by a predetermined operation and the power is turned on, the power-on process is performed. In the power-on processing, initial processing such as the above-described RAM read / write check processing is performed. When the power-on process is completed, the slot machine S is in a playable state (medal insertion or betting is valid).

(Setting change means 105)
The setting change means 105 uses the setting values (for example, “1” to “6”) stored in the setting value storage means (not shown) set in the main memory 200 as the power supply device (not shown) for the slot machine S. ) Is controlled so as to be changed by performing a predetermined operation on the switch provided in ().

  By changing the set value, the winning rate of the slot machine S (gaming machine) is changed by changing the winning probability of a small role in a normal state (non-internal state) described later, or changing the winning probability of a bonus, etc. The ratio of the number of payouts with respect to the number of medals inserted into can be varied.

  That is, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, a small combination / bonus having a different winning probability and a small combination / bonus not different according to the set value are provided. Note that when the setting value is changed by the setting changing unit 105, a gaming state, an effect state, various counters (excluding a finite RT counter 203, which will be described later), which will be described later, and the like are initialized.

(Input acceptance means 110)
The insertion accepting means 110 determines the operation of the start lever 15 and the winning determination line L based on the fact that a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 or that a credit medal has been bet. The process of enabling is performed, and the slot machine S is set to the game preparation state.
In addition, when three or more medals that are the predetermined number of medals are inserted in a state where no medals have been inserted, the insertion accepting unit 110 bets the first three medals, and the subsequent medals are stored in the main memory. The medal information (credit medal) is stored in 200 credit medal storage means. Further, when the bet button 11 is pressed while the medal information is stored for the prescribed number of insertions (three) or more, the insertion accepting unit 110 bets the prescribed number of insertions (three) and stores the credit medal. Processing for deleting medal information for three sheets corresponding to the specified number of insertions from the means is performed.

(Internal lottery means 115)
The internal lottery means 115 has a random number generation function and a lottery function, generates a predetermined random number value (0 to 65535), acquires the generated random value, and stores it in the internal lottery table storage means 201. By referring to one internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state described later from a plurality of internal lottery tables 1 to 10 (see FIGS. 7 and 8), a combination according to the acquired random value (small role, replay, bonus and An internal lottery will be conducted to determine unfair election (missing) that will not win these roles.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the small combination includes a “bell combination” of eight payouts consisting of a combination of symbols composed of the bell symbol BL displayed on each of the reels 3L to 3R (see FIG. 2), at least the left reel 3L. The combination of “cherry role” of two-piece dividend consisting of symbol combinations in which the cherry symbol CH is displayed at the upper upper position or the lower position, and the combination of the watermelon A symbol WMA or the watermelon B symbol WMB are displayed side by side in an upward or downward direction. "Watermelon role" for a three-piece payout consisting of a combination of symbols, a plurality of "special small roles 1 to 5" for a single-piece payout consisting of an appropriate combination of symbols other than the bell design BL, etc. are set. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, as winning combinations of small combinations, batting order small combinations 1 to 6, bell, cherry, watermelon A, and watermelon B (hereinafter referred to as watermelon A and B) are set.

  The batting order small roles 1 to 6 are one-time internal lottery, and four types of special small roles 1 to 8 and one type of bell roles 1 and 2 are won in duplicate so that their combinations are different. It has become. In addition, the bell is a mode in which the role of the bell is elected alone, the cherry is in a mode in which the role of the cherry is elected alone, and the watermelons A and B are two types of special small roles 1 to 8 and the watermelon It is a mode in which the winning combination is won so that the combination is different.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, depending on the types of the winning batting orders 1 to 6 that are selected, the winning combinations are different according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R (either one of the bell role or the special role) It is set to win.

  Of the cherries and watermelons A and B whose winning probabilities are set to be relatively low, for example, cherry and watermelon A have no difference in the winning probabilities depending on the above-described setting values (hereinafter, there is also no setting difference). A small role (specific role), which is set as an opportunity for a lottery to shift to an advantageous section or AT state, which will be described later, or an extra lottery during an AT game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the replay includes a combination of symbols composed of a replay symbol RP and a bell symbol BL displayed on each of the reels 3L to 3R, and RT variation replay 1 serving as an RT state variation trigger described later. -3 and non-variable replays 4-6 that do not affect the variation of the RT state are provided. Note that no payout is set for replay.

As shown in FIG. 6, normal replays 1 to 3 and batting order replays 1 to 6 are set as the replay winning mode.
The normal replays 1 to 3 are a mode in which two types of replays among the non-variable replays 4 to 6 are won and the batting order replays 1 to 3 include a plurality of RT-variable replays 1 and non-variable replays 4. In the replay, the striking order replays 4 to 6 are a mode in which a plurality of replays including the RT variation replay 3 and the non-variation replay 5 are won in an overlapping manner so that each combination is different.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the bonus includes a big bonus (RBB) composed of a symbol combination composed of a red 7 symbol R7 displayed on each reel 3L to 3R (see FIG. 2), and a BAR symbol BR. A regular bonus (RB) composed of symbol combinations and a single bonus (SB) composed of symbol combinations composed of white 7 symbols W7 are set. Note that no payout is set for the bonus.

  Here, the so-called RT penetration type is adopted as the single bonus (SB), and the RT state to be described later is not changed (maintained) regardless of whether the single bonus (SB) is won, won or ended. ) It is a bonus.

In addition, when a single bonus (SB) is won, an SB blank is set as a symbol combination that is always displayed when the single bonus (SB) cannot be won (missed).
The SB blank is composed of a symbol combination including one of the replay symbol RP on the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C, and one of the red symbol R7, the black symbol B7, the BAR symbol BR, or the cherry symbol CR on the right reel 3C.

  The internal lottery means 115 sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination in the main flag storage means 202 set in the main memory 200 for the winning combination determined by the internal lottery. Here, the winning flag includes a maintenance flag that maintains the winning until winning, and a temporary flag that disappears at the end of the game in which the winning combination is made regardless of whether or not the winning is made, a big bonus (RBB) or a regular bonus (RB) ) Is a maintenance flag, and a temporary bonus is used for single bonus (SB), small role or replay.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 201 are set with table values (0 to 65535) corresponding to the above-mentioned random number values. The table value is set so as to correspond to any of a small combination, a replay, a bonus, and an unfair selection that does not win these combinations and the like, which are targets of internal lottery.

The internal lottery tables 1 to 10 are provided for each of the above set values (1 to 6), respectively, and are controlled so that the internal lottery table referred to in the internal lottery differs according to the set value. For example, for the watermelon B and the regular bonus (RB), the table value is set for the winning combination such that the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability (the winning probability varies depending on the set value).
The winning probabilities (bell, cherry, watermelon A, big bonus (RBB)) excluding the above-mentioned watermelon B and regular bonus (RB) are set to be the same regardless of the set value.

  Further, the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 are provided according to the gaming state to be described later, so that the internal lottery table referred to in the internal lottery differs depending on the gaming state being set (in progress). It is controlled.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery table, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, as the winning mode of those small roles, batting order 1 to 6, bell, watermelon A, watermelon B and cherry are as replay lottery modes. The normal replays 1 to 3, the batting order replays 1 to 6, and the RT variation replay 2 are set so that the big bonus (RBB), the regular bonus (RB), and the single bonus (SB) correspond to the table values, respectively. Is set.

  In this embodiment, the winning probabilities of the small roles are the same in the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 and 8, and the internal lottery table 10 is set to have a slightly higher winning probability of the bell than the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 and 8, for example. Has been. Further, the winning probability of replay is substantially the same in the internal lottery tables 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, and the internal lottery tables 3 and 5 are more than the internal lottery tables 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. Although it is set to be higher, replay is excluded from the internal lottery tables in the internal lottery tables 7 and 9.

  As for the bonus, as shown in FIG. 7, the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 have a big bonus (RBB) and a single bonus (SB), and as shown in FIG. 8, the internal lottery table 7 has a regular bonus ( Only RB) is set, but no bonus is set in the internal lottery tables 8-10.

(Reel control means 120)
The reel control unit 120 performs a reel control process for controlling the rotation and stop of the reels 3L to 3R.
In the reel control process, the reel rotation control for rotating the reels 3L to 3R at a predetermined rotation speed (for example, about 80 rpm) and the stop buttons 16L to 16L mainly based on the pressing operation of the start lever 15 in the game preparation state. The symbols attached to the reels 3L to 3R are changed and stopped by performing the reel stop control for stopping the reels 3L to 3R during the steady rotation in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery based on the pressing operation of 16R. I am letting.

  The stop positions of the reels 3L to 3R that are rotating in the reel stop control range from 0 to 4 frames (5 frames) from the time when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed until the reels stop (within the pull-in range). ). Therefore, in the reel stop control, for the symbols arranged in the pull-in range on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L to 3R shown in FIG. 2, no matter which timing the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed, the winning determination line It can be drawn up to L and displayed. For this reason, the bell combination, RT variation replays 1 to 3 and non-variation replays 4 and 5 constituted by symbols arranged in the pull-in range are roles that can always be won (displayed) if they are won.

  Further, in the reel stop control, the symbols corresponding to the winning combinations whose winning flag is not set in the winning state are not stopped on the winning determination line L, in other words, the winning combination is not allowed to be won. Then, control is performed to stop the reels 3L to 3R.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, priorities are set for each combination such as “replay> bonus” and “small role> bonus”. For example, when a small role and bonus are won simultaneously, A small combination priority is adopted in which a small combination is awarded based on the priority order.

  In addition, the reel control unit 120 detects the pressing of the positions of the reels 3L to 3R at the time when the stop switch 16a is actuated and the pressing operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is detected according to the priority order information determined for each combination. A logic calculation process for determining a priority for a stop position candidate within a range of 0 to 4 frames (5 frames) from the position and determining a candidate with the highest priority as a stop position, and a result of the logic calculation process, When there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority, the stop control table (not shown) stored in the stop control table storage means (not shown) of the main memory 200 is referred to, and A table reference process for determining the reel stop position is performed.

  In the logic calculation process, when the winning flags relating to two or more types of combinations are stored in the main flag storage means 202 (when a plurality of combinations are won in duplicate), the priority order associated with each combination In accordance with the information, the priority is obtained for the candidate for the stop position including the symbol indicating the winning pattern of the combination.

  In the logic calculation process, when the priority is determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the winning determination line L for the candidate for the stop position when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery (number priority processing) ) And a case where the priority is calculated according to the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small role (payout priority processing).

  In the case of the number priority processing, when the reels are stopped, the priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can display more symbol combinations constituting the winning pattern on the winning determination line L is higher. .

  Further, in the payout priority process, when the reels are stopped, priority is given to a stop position candidate in which the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small part corresponding to the symbol displayed on the winning determination line L becomes larger. The priority is calculated so that the degree becomes higher.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, by performing a logic operation process or a table reference process, an incorrect answer that is not a predetermined correct answer push order or a correct answer push order when any of the hitting order small roles 1 to 6 is won. When the reel stop control is performed by pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R in the push order, the stop position of the reel (symbol) according to the push order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R, in other words, the stop operation order for the reels 3L to 3R. The small role (winning combination) that can be won by determining the number is controlled to be different. Further, when any one of the hitting order replays 1 to 6 is won, the stop buttons 16L to 16L are set in a predetermined correct answer pressing order or an incorrect answer pressing order that is not the correct answer pressing order by referring to a predetermined stop control table. When the reel stop control is performed by pressing 16R, the stop position of the reel (symbol) is determined according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R, and the replay for winning (displayed) is controlled to be different. Yes.

  Further, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, when any of the batting order small roles 1 to 6 is won, the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R that can win the bell role is set as the correct pressing order, and the special small role is selected. The push order that can be won is set as an incorrect answer push order, and when any of the batting order replays 1 to 6 is won, the push order that can win the RT fluctuation replay 3 is set as the correct push order, and RT fluctuation replay 1 or non- The push order in which the variable replay 4 can be won is set to be the incorrect answer push order.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the reel control unit 120 pays out when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct pressing order when winning one of the batting order small roles 1 to 6 is won. As a result of the priority processing, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop so as to win the bell role with the highest priority, and when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the incorrect pressing order, the result of the number priority processing The reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop so that the special small combination having the highest priority is awarded according to the pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R.

  Here, since the bonus for the bell role (for example, 8 payouts) is set higher than that for the special small role (for example, 1 payout), the player can select one of the batting order small roles 1 to 6 at the time of winning. By pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R in the correct answer pressing order, more medals can be obtained than when operating in the incorrect answer pressing order.

  In addition, when watermelon A or watermelon B is won, as a result of the payout priority process, a press detection is performed so that a watermelon role (for example, 3 payouts) is given priority over a special small role (for example, 1 payout). When the stop position for the position is set and the watermelon role cannot be won, the stop position for winning the special small role is set, and depending on the pressed detection position, neither the watermelon role nor the special small role is won There is.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the stop control table that is referred to when any one of the hit order replays 1 to 6 is won, when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct pressing order, the stop buttons 16L to 16L When the stop button 16L-16R is pressed in the incorrect answer pressing order regardless of the pressing timing of 16R, the RT changing replay 1 or non-changing is performed regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L-16R. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that each replay 4 wins.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when any of the normal replays 1 to 3 is won, regardless of the pressing order, when the normal replay 1 is won, the non-variable replay 4 and the normal replay 2 are won. When the non-variable replay 5 and the normal replay 3 are won, the non-variable replay 6 is set with a stop position with respect to the pressed detection position so that each wins.

  If the single bonus (SB) is won and the SB blank is displayed without winning the single bonus (SB), the RT state described later may shift from a relatively good state to a bad state. It has become.

(Winning determination means 125)
The winning determination means 125 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line L when the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop. In the winning determination process, referring to a winning determination table (not shown) stored in the main memory 200, a big bonus (RBB), a regular bonus (RB), a single bonus (SB), a special small role, a bell role, a watermelon The presence / absence of a winning combination of a winning combination, a cherry winning combination, and a replay, and the presence / absence of display of an SB blank are determined based on whether or not the combination of symbols indicating winning combination shown in FIGS.
In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the winning process is performed based on the result of the winning determination process. As the winning process, a medal payout process, an automatic insertion process, and a game state transition process, which will be described later, are performed.

(Payout control means 130)
The payout control means 130 performs payout control for determining the number of medals to be paid out based on the payout of the winning small role and paying out the medals for the determined payout amount to the hopper unit 32 when the small role is won. Do.
Note that if the medal credit is permitted and the upper limit (50) of the medal is not reached, instead of the payout process, the number of credits stored in the credit medal storage means ( A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the medal information) is performed, and a process of virtually paying out medals is performed.

(Replay processing means 135)
Based on the replay winning, the replay processing means 135 does not insert medals (including credit medals) possessed by the player, and the same number of medals as the number inserted or bet in the previous game. Performs an automatic loading process that automatically switches to the loading state.

(Game state control means 140)
The gaming state control means 140 determines that the normal state, the RBB internal state, and the RB internal state (hereinafter, the RBB internal state and the RB internal state are collectively referred to as the RBB / RB internal state) based on the predetermined transition condition being satisfied. , Game state transition control is performed to shift (start and end) the game state between the SB operation state, the RB operation state, and the RBB operation state.
In this specification, an AT state, which will be described later, is also handled as a gaming state, but for the sake of convenience, the control subject will be described separately. Therefore, the gaming state control means 140 may control the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state control means 140 takes the normal state as the initial state of the gaming state, and makes a transition to the RBB internal state in response to a big bonus (RBB) winning by an internal lottery in the normal state (RBB winning). Further, in the internal state of the RBB, when a big bonus (RBB) winning (RBB winning) is taken as an opportunity, the state is shifted to the RBB operating state, and the total number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state is predetermined (for example, 200). In response to exceeding the number of sheets, the RBB operation state is terminated, and control is performed to shift to the normal state (RT after BNS described later).

  In addition, the game state control means 140 shifts to the RB internal state in response to the regular bonus (RB) winning (RB winning) subject to the internal lottery only when two cards are played in the normal state. , When the regular bonus (RB) winning (RB winning) is triggered, the RB operation state is shifted to, and in the RB operation state, the number of wins of the small role reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1 time), or the number of games in the RB operation state. When the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), the RB operation state is terminated, and control is performed to shift to a normal state (RT after BNS described later).

  In addition, when the single bonus (SB) is won or won, the game state control means 140 performs control to shift to the SB operation state (not shown). Note that the internal lottery with the single bonus (SB) as a lottery target is performed only when the gaming state is the normal state or the SB operating state (see FIG. 7).

  Here, in the normal state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 7 in which the big bonus (RBB) and the single bonus (SB) are subject to lottery, one internal lottery corresponding to the replay time state to be described later An internal lottery with reference to the table is performed. Further, in the normal state, when two cards are multiplied, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 7 shown in FIG. 8 where the regular bonus (RB) is a lottery target.

  In the RBB / RB internal state, the winning probability of the small role is the same as the normal state, and the big bonus (RBB), regular bonus (RB) and single bonus (SB) are excluded from the lottery, and the replay is won. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 8 shown in FIG. 8 in which the probability is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  In the RBB operating state, the replay is excluded from the lottery object, and an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 9 in which the bell is always won is performed. Therefore, in the RBB operating state, the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than these gaming states in that the small combination is won more frequently than the normal state and the internal state.

  Further, in the RB operation state, an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 10 shown in FIG. 8 in which the winning probability of the bell among the small roles is slightly increased from the normal state (internal lottery tables 1 to 6) is performed. Is called.

  When the RBB operation state or the RB operation state ends, the RT state described later shifts to RT after BNS.

  Further, as described above, since the RT penetration type single bonus (SB) is adopted as the SB operation state, the RT state is maintained even when the single bonus (SB) is won, won, or ended. (Do not change). Therefore, bonuses (Big Bonus (RBB) and Single Bonus (SB)) corresponding to each of the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 respectively set according to a plurality of RT states to be described later in the normal state for the SB operation state. ) And replay winning probabilities are set to be the same as those of the internal lottery tables 1 to 6, and among the small roles, for example, a plurality of (the number of RT states) in which the winning probability of the bell is slightly higher than the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 SB operation internal lottery table (not shown) is provided, and internal lottery with reference to the SB operation internal lottery table is performed according to the RT state in the SB operation state.

(RT control means 145)
As shown in FIG. 11, the RT control means 145 controls a plurality of replay time states (hereinafter referred to as RT states) when the gaming state is a normal state, and specifically, a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Based on that, non-RT (prepared RT section), finite RT1 (pseudo general section, RT1), finite RT2 (ceiling RT section, RT2), RT3 (distributed RT section), RT4 (normal RT section), RT after BNS RT transition control for transitioning (starting and ending) the RT state between (RT after bonus) is performed.

  Since each RT state is always set in the normal state and does not coexist with each other, when the RT state transitions, the RT state before transition ends and the RT state after transition Is supposed to start.

  The RT control unit 145 corresponds to the RT flag (for example, the finite RT1 flag corresponding to the finite RT1, the finite RT2 flag corresponding to the finite RT2, the RT3 flag corresponding to the RT3, the RT4 in the main flag storage unit 202 of the main memory 200. By setting or clearing the RT4 flag to be executed and the post-BNS RT flag corresponding to the post-BNS RT, control of switching of each RT state, in other words, the start and end of each RT state is performed. Note that non-RT means a state in which no RT flag is set.

  Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of replay in each RT state is set to be at least slightly different and the type of replay to be a lottery is different, but in each RT state, at least the winning probability of replay is set. Or you may make it set the kind of replay used as a lottery object to the same.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the RT control means 145 often plays a predetermined number of times (for example, in a finite RT1, which is a pseudo general section (pseudo general section) where the player stays the longest in games played by the player). When the game (1000G) is performed (game digestion), control is performed to shift to a non-RT that is a preparation RT section and is an initial state at the time of factory shipment of the slot machine S.

  Specifically, the RT control means 145 performs an increment process for incrementing the count value of the finite RT counter 203 stored in the main memory 200 every time a game is played in the finite RT1, and the count value is a threshold value (for example, 1000). Control that shifts to non-RT is performed in response to reaching the above.

  The RT control means 145 is limited by the winning of the big bonus (RBB) or the regular bonus (RB) (hereinafter also referred to as bonus (RBB, RB)) and the change of the setting value of the slot machine S. The count value of the RT counter 203 is initialized (set to “0”).

  As shown in FIG. 11, the RT control means 145 performs replay more than other RT states when the symbol combination related to RT variation replay 2 is displayed in non-RT (RT variation replay 2 symbol display). Control that shifts to finite RT2, which is a ceiling RT section with a high probability of winning, and shifts to RT3, which is the distribution RT section, when the combination of symbols related to SB blank is displayed (SB blank symbol display) in non-RT as well I do.

  The RT control means 145 performs processing to shift the RT state to non-RT when a specific number of times (for example, 65535G) has been played (game digestion) in the finite RT2, but the specific number of times is Since the number of times that execution is impossible in one day is set, the finite RT2 can be said to be a substantially infinite RT state.

  The RT control means 145 shifts to RT3 when the symbol combination related to the SB blank is displayed in the post-BNS RT (SB blank symbol display).

  The RT control means 145 shifts to the finite RT1 triggered by the fact that the symbol combination related to the RT variation replay 1 is displayed (RT variation replay 1 symbol display) in RT3 (distributed RT section), and relates to the RT variation replay 3 When the symbol combination is displayed (RT variation replay 3 symbol display), the transition is made to RT4, which is a normal RT section where the winning probability of replay is high (slightly lower than the finite RT2).

  The RT control means 145 shifts to RT3 when the symbol combination related to SB blank is displayed (SB blank symbol display) in RT4 (distribution RT section).

The RT state is set so as to correspond to any of the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIG.
In the non-RT (prepared RT section), only RT variation replay 2 is set as the winning mode of replay, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 1 in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3. . That is, the non-RT is in an RT state in which the symbol combination related to the RT fluctuation replay 2 which is a trigger for the transition to the finite RT2 is easily displayed, and the transition to the finite RT2 is easy. Therefore, when a predetermined number of games are played in the finite RT1 and a transition is made to non-RT, the transition to the finite RT2 is facilitated.

  In the finite RT1 (pseudo general section), normal replays 1 to 3 are set as replay winning modes, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 2 in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3. .

  In the limited RT2 (ceiling RT section), normal replays 1 to 3 are set as the replay winning mode, and an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 3 in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 2.2 is performed. .

  In RT3 (distribution RT section), the striking order replays 1 to 6 are set as the replay winning mode, and the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 4 in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3 is performed.

  In RT4 (normal RT section), normal replays 1 to 3 are set as the replay winning mode, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 5 in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 2.2.

In RT after BNS, normal replays 1 to 3 are set as the winning mode of replay, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 6 in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.
Note that the winning probabilities for non-RT, finite RT1, RT3 and RT after BNS are set to about 1 / 7.3, but are set to be slightly different from each other. Further, the winning probabilities for the replays of the finite RT2 and RT4 are each set to about 1 / 2.2, but are set to be slightly different from each other.

  By setting a plurality of RT states in this way, in the finite RT1 of the pseudo general section, when a big bonus (RBB) is not won for a long time (for example, between 1000G), a non-RT is used. Since it is possible to shift to the limited RT2, which is a ceiling RT section where the winning probability of replay is high and the bonus winning is the end opportunity, it is possible to slightly reduce or maintain the medal until the bonus (RBB) winning Furthermore, the presence of an AT state, which will be described later, makes it possible to provide an advantageous gaming state in which an increase in medals can be expected, and even if there is no long-term bonus winning, Motivation to continue the game can be given.

  Note that all the above-mentioned RT states are ended when the bonuses (RBB, RB) except for the single bonus (SB) are won, and after the bonus (RBB, RB) ends, after the BNS Transition to RT.

(AT control means 155)
The AT control means (advantageous game state control means) 155 shifts (starts) the game state between the AT ready state (assist time ready state), the AT state (assist time state, advantageous game state), and the non-AT state. , Terminate) control.

  The AT control means 155 sets the AT flag in the main flag storage means 202 of the main memory 200 (switches on) or clears (switches off), thereby switching between the AT state, the AT ready state, and the non-AT state, Then, control for starting the AT preparation state or AT state and ending the AT state is performed.

  Here, in the game in which the AT state is won in any of the batting order small roles 1 to 6, as the first special effect that the execution control means 510 described later controls the execution, the winning combination is notified by notifying the correct answer pressing order. In addition to facilitating the winning of the bell role (8 dividends), which is higher than the special small role (1 dividend), the replay winning probability is high (about 1/2) in the above-mentioned predetermined RT state. .2), it is an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to a player who hardly consumes medals and easily obtains medals. Thus, the state in which the AT state is set and the replay high probability state is set is also referred to as an assist replay time (ART) state.

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the ART state is provided with a normal ART state or a ceiling ART state according to the RT state coexisting with the AT state.
The normal ART state is an AT state coexisting with RT4 (normal RT section) that can be shifted through RT3 in the AT preparation state described later.
The ceiling ART state is an AT state coexisting with a finite RT2 (ceiling RT section) that can be transferred through a non-RT when a predetermined number of games are played in the finite RT1 that is a pseudo general section.

  The AT preparation state is a gaming state for shifting the gaming state to the AT state (normal ART state), and when the single bonus (SB) is won in the internal lottery, the SB winning suggestion effect described later is not executed. This makes it easy to display the symbol combination related to the SB blank, and it is easy to move from RT to RT3 after BNS, and if any of the batting order replays 1 to 6 is won, the second As a special effect, it is easy to display the symbol combination related to the RT fluctuation replay 3 by notifying the correct pressing order, and it is easy to shift from RT3 to RT4 (normal RT section) with a high probability of winning the replay. It is in a state.

(Processing until the start of normal ART game)
As shown in FIG. 12, in the non-AT state, the AT control means 155 determines whether or not to shift to the AT preparation state (winning) based on the winning of a big bonus (RBB) with no setting difference in the internal lottery ( AT lottery to determine if it is not (winning).

  Based on the fact that the AT lottery is won, the AT control means 155 performs control to set the AT flag and shift to the AT ready state after the end of the big bonus (RBB).

  As described above, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, since the AT lottery is triggered by the big bonus (RBB), the AT control unit 155 immediately starts the AT preparation state when the AT lottery is won. Instead, the AT flag is set at the start of RT after BNS after the big bonus (RBB), and control is performed to shift to the AT preparation state simultaneously with RT after BNS.

Even if the AT control means 155 wins the single bonus (SB) in the AT preparation state, the sub-board which will be described later with a command signal related to the SB winning suggestion effect to be described later suggesting that the single bonus (SB) is won. Control is performed so as not to transmit to 500 effect control means 510.
As a result, when the RT state is RT after BNS, since the SB winning suggestion effect is not performed even when the single bonus (SB) is won, the single bonus (SB) is missed and the symbol combination related to the SB blank is displayed. This facilitates the transition to RT3.

On the other hand, in the AT preparation state, the AT control means 155 is a command signal related to the second special effect in order to make it easy to win the RT variation replay 3 when any one of the batting order replays 1 to 6 is won. Is transmitted to the effect control means 510 of the sub-board 500.
Thereby, when the RT state is RT3, the symbol combination related to the RT fluctuation replay 3 is easily displayed, and the transition to RT4 is facilitated.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the RT control means 145 proceeds to RT3 based on the display of the symbol related to the SB blank in the post-BNS RT in the AT preparation state, and in RT3, the RT fluctuation replay 3 is performed. Based on the display of the symbol, the process proceeds to RT4.

  The AT control means 155 executes RT flag reference processing for referring to the RT flag set in the main flag storage means 202 for each game in the AT preparation state in order to grasp the current RT state, and the RT state Based on the determination that the player is RT4, control is performed to shift from the AT ready state to the AT state, and a game in the normal ART state (normal ART game) is started.

  In the process related to the normal ART state, the AT control unit 155 determines the initial number of games of the AT game at a predetermined opportunity (for example, an AT game start game) after shifting to the AT preparation state. When the initial number lottery is performed with reference to the initial number table (not shown) stored in the table and AT games are started, a value (for example, “50”) corresponding to the initial number of games determined by the initial number lottery is set. The count value of the AT end determination counter 204 stored in the main memory 200 is set.

(Processing up to the start of the ceiling ART game)
The AT control means 155 performs an advantage flag reference process for referring to each game and an advantage flag described later in order to grasp the current game section.
The AT control means 155 performs the advantageous flag reference processing and the RT flag reference processing described above, and sets the AT flag based on the fact that the gaming state described later determines that the RT state is finite RT2 in the advantageous interval, and sets the non-AT Control to shift from the state to the AT state is performed, and a game related to the ceiling ART state (ceiling ART game) is started.

  In the ceiling ART state, there is no AT ready state, and the AT state is started immediately after shifting to the AT state. The AT control unit 155 sets a value (for example, “40”) corresponding to the initial number of games for the ceiling predetermined in the start game of the AT game as the count value of the AT end determination counter 204 stored in the main memory 200. To do.

The AT control means 155 performs a decrement process for decrementing the count value of the AT end determination counter 204 every time an AT game is played from an AT game (normal ART game, ceiling ART game) start game. Then, the AT control unit 155 clears the AT flag and sets the non-AT state based on the fact that the count value of the AT end determination counter 204 has reached “0” (a predetermined end condition is satisfied). The AT state is terminated and the AT game is terminated (see FIG. 12).
As described above, the AT game is a set from the start of the AT game until the game is completed after the initial number of games determined by the initial number of lotteries (including the added game when added later) is completed. It is managed.

  The AT control means 155 once ends (interrupts) the AT state when a big bonus (RBB) is won in the AT state. In this case, the value of the AT end determination counter 204 before the end of the AT state is carried over, and after the big bonus (RBB) ends, the AT game is started again through the AT preparation state, and the number of games corresponding to the remaining count value is performed. It is possible. However, if the advantageous section described later ends during the big bonus (RBB) (when the RBB is in operation), the AT flag is cleared as an initialization process described later, so after the big bonus (RBB) ends, the AT game Exit without being done again.

  The AT control means 155 is set in the main memory 200 based on winning of cherry, watermelon A, and big bonus (RBB) with no setting difference in order to increase the number of AT games in the AT preparation state or AT state. An extra lottery is performed with reference to an extra lottery table (not shown), and an extra process for adding the value won in the extra lottery to the count value of the AT end determination counter 204 is performed.

  Further, the AT control means 155 is set in the main memory 200 based on winning of cherry, watermelon A, and big bonus (RBB) with no setting difference in order to increase the number of sets in the AT preparation state or AT state. Referring to the set lottery table (not shown), a set number lottery for increasing the AT game in a set unit is performed, and the set value winning in the set number lottery is stored in the set number storage means (not shown) in the main memory 200 ) Is added to the set number.

  When the count value of the AT end determination counter 204 reaches “0”, the AT control unit 155 determines the presence or absence of the set value stored in the set number storage unit, and determines that the set value is “1” or more. In this case, the set value is decremented from the set number storage means, the initial number lottery is performed, and a value (for example, “50”) corresponding to the initial number of games determined by the initial number lottery is counted as the count value of the AT end determination counter 204 To continue the AT game.

  The AT control unit 155 transmits a command signal necessary for an effect control unit 510 (described later) to perform an effect related to the AT state to the sub-board 500 in a timely manner.

(Advantageous section control means 160)
The advantageous section control means 160 has the performance related to the instruction function, in other words, the advantageous section where the process related to the AT state can be performed, the normal section (the non-advantage section) where the performance related to the instruction function cannot be performed, and The game section is controlled so that the game section can be transferred (set) to the internal standby section (non-favorable section).

  The advantageous zone control means 160 sets the advantageous flag in the main flag storage means 202 set in the main memory 200 by setting (switching on) the advantageous zone, and clears the advantageous flag (switches off). Therefore, it is set as a normal zone or an internal middle standby zone according to the situation.

(Normal section)
Here, since the normal section is a section that cannot have the performance related to the instruction function as described above, the process for shifting the gaming state to the AT state (AT preparation state) and the transition is limited. Therefore, the non-AT state is maintained.

(Inside middle standby section)
The internal medium standby section is a section (non-advantageous section) that is set in parallel with the RBB internal state and the transition to the advantageous section is restricted, and even if a game is played in the internal medium standby section, the number of games as an advantageous section Is a game section that is not counted. The internal standby zone ends based on the RBB winning.

(Advantageous section)
The advantageous section is a section in which processing related to the AT state is possible. Specifically, the AT special lottery, the transition to the AT state (AT ready state), the first special effect or the first state in the AT state (AT ready state) 2 A game section in which processing (execution of instruction control) related to execution of a guidance effect that facilitates winning of an advantageous role such as a special effect, an extra lottery, or a set number lottery can be performed.

  In the advantageous section, an upper limit (for example, 1500 G) of the number of games that can be executed is determined, and by continuously playing 1500 G games in the advantageous section, the first end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, and the advantageous section The section ends and shifts to the normal section. Therefore, even if the AT game is continuing (the count value of the AT end determination counter 204> “1”), the AT game ends with the end of the advantageous section.

  In addition, when any of the batting order small roles 1 to 6 is won in the advantageous interval, the advantageous interval is such that the bell portion which is the portion related to the maximum payout among the small portions constituting the batting order small portion is won. In addition, when the first special effect is executed one or more times or the big bonus (RBB) is won, the condition can be ended at an arbitrary timing.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the initial number of games (for example, 30G) is set at the start of the advantageous section, and when the first special effect is executed or the big bonus (RBB) is won, As a result, the second end condition is satisfied, and the advantageous section is ended.

  Specifically, the advantageous section control means 160 determines the advantageous section based on the winning of the cherry, watermelon A, or big bonus (RBB) with no setting difference in the normal section (non-favorable section) where the advantageous flag is not set. An advantageous section transition lottery for transition is performed.

  The advantageous section control means 160 uses the winning of the advantageous section transition lottery as an opportunity to set the initial number of games related to the advantageous section set based on a predetermined process (for example, lottery, etc.) in the next game won for the lottery. A corresponding value (for example, 30) is set in the first advantageous section counter 206 set in the main memory 200, and an advantageous flag is set in the main flag storage means 202 to start the advantageous section.

  The advantageous section control means 160 performs a decrementing process for decrementing the count value (for example, 30) of the first advantageous section counter 206 in order to count the number of games every time one game is played in the advantageous section, and the advantageous section. In order to count the number of games up to the upper limit (1500G), an increment process for incrementing the count value (initial value “0”) of the second advantageous section counter 207 set in the main memory 200 is performed.

  The advantageous section control means 160 maintains a state in which the advantageous flag is not set in the non-favorable section when winning the advantageous section transition lottery when the big bonus (RBB) having no setting difference is won. Control to start a certain internal middle standby section. In the internal standby section, since it is not an advantageous section, the increment process to the second advantageous section counter 207 is not performed.

  The advantageous section control means 160 sets the advantageous flag in the main flag storage means 202 based on winning the big bonus (RBB) in the RBB internal state coexisting with the internal middle standby section, and starts the advantageous section. A value (for example, 30) corresponding to the initial number of games related to the advantageous section is set in the first advantageous section counter 206, and increment processing to the second advantageous section counter 207 is started.

  In order to satisfy the end condition (second condition) of the advantageous section as described above, the advantageous section control means 160 wins any one of the batting order minors 1 to 6 even in the non-AT state in the advantageous section. At this time, the command information related to the winning order small winning combination is transmitted to the sub-board 500 at least once, and the instruction control for causing the effect device 600 to perform the first special effect is executed.

  The advantageous section control means 160 sets an instruction control flag in the main flag storage means 202 when the instruction control is executed or a big bonus (RBB) is won (hereinafter referred to as instruction control or the like).

  The advantageous section control means 160 clears the advantageous section and clears the advantageous section based on the fact that the count value of the first advantageous section counter 206 becomes “0” in the advantageous section when the instruction control flag is set. End and start the normal section. Even if the count value of the first advantageous section counter 206 becomes “0” (the number of times of the initial game has been played), if the instruction control flag is not set, the second condition Is not satisfied, the advantageous section is maintained, and after the instruction control flag is set, the advantageous flag is cleared to terminate the advantageous section and start the normal section.

  When the AT lottery is won during the advantageous section, the advantageous section control means 160 does not end the advantageous section even when the count value of the first advantageous section counter 206 reaches “0”, and the AT game ends. The process of starting the normal section is performed by ending the advantageous section (clearing the advantageous flag together with the AT flag).

  However, since the increment process to the second advantageous section counter 207 related to the advantageous section continues during the AT game, if the upper limit 1500G is reached as a result of the increment processing, the advantageous section even during the AT game. Is terminated, and the AT state (AT game) is also terminated at the end of the advantageous section.

  Specifically, the advantageous section control means 160, when the advantageous section ends, as in the case where the setting value of the slot machine S is changed, the gaming state, the effect state, the AT end determination counter 204, the first advantageous section counter. In addition to various counters including 206, the second advantageous section counter 207 is initialized. For example, in the initialization process, the gaming state is set to the non-AT state, the gaming section is set to the normal section, the later-described effect state is set to the normal effect state, and the count values of various counters are set to “0”. Therefore, even if the number of games remains in the AT state, the AT flag and the count value of the AT end determination counter 204 are cleared (initialized), and the AT state is forcibly ended. However, the end of the advantageous section is not a trigger for changing the RT state, so the RT state is maintained.

  Further, the advantageous section control means 160 lights the advantageous section display section 9 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) provided on the front door 2 when the advantageous flag is set, and the advantageous flag is cleared (non-displayed). Control to turn off the light when it is set). Thereby, it can be notified to the player whether or not the game section stays in the advantageous section.

  The main board 100 transmits information related to the results of the various processes described above to the sub board 500 as a command signal.

Next, the rendering process of the slot machine S of this embodiment will be described.
(Sub-board 500)
The sub-board 500 controls the overall performance. The functions of the sub board 500 are realized by the CPU executing software including a program stored in a predetermined memory, like the main board 100.

  The sub board 500 is transmitted when various arithmetic processes for executing effects according to the progress of the game or a predetermined operation of the jog dial JD is performed based on the input of the command signal from the main board 100. Based on the operation signal input, arithmetic processing for displaying game information and the like is performed, and based on the results of the arithmetic processing, output operation such as rendering by the rendering device 600 (see FIG. 3) is controlled. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub board 500 includes an effect control unit 510 and a sub memory 590.

  Here, the sub memory 590 includes a ROM (not shown) in which a program related to effects in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, a flag used in a program related to effects generated in the sub board 500, and a calculated value. And the like, and a RAM (not shown) used as a work area. Specifically, the sub memory 590 is set with a table or the like for storing information required for each processing by each means provided in the sub substrate 500, information related to the processing result, and the like.

(Production control means 510)
The effect control means 510 performs control to set (transition) an effect state corresponding to the game state from a plurality of types of effect states at a predetermined opportunity in order to execute the effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

  For example, the effect state includes a normal effect state corresponding to a normal state (including a non-AT state), a bonus winning effect state corresponding to an RBB internal state, an RBB effect state corresponding to an RBB operation state, and an AT ready state. A corresponding AT preparation effect state, an AT effect state corresponding to the AT state, and the like are set.

  In the slot machine S of this embodiment, the regular bonus (RB) is provided for resetting the finite RT1 or 2 by the manager of the hall that manages the gaming machine, so that the RB internal state and the RB operating state The production state corresponding to is not set.

  The effect control means 510 sets or clears the flag corresponding to the effect state in the sub flag storage means (not shown) set in the sub memory 590 based on the command signal related to the gaming state or the like from the main board 100. Thus, control for shifting (setting) to the effect state corresponding to the command signal is performed.

  For example, when the production state is the normal production state, the production control means 510 suggests winning of a character, winning a prize, etc. using the character of the slot machine S of this embodiment, or suggesting that an AT lottery has been won. Control is performed to execute an indication effect, a confirmation effect that displays the confirmation of transition to an advantageous gaming state (big bonus (RBB) or AT state), and the like.

  Further, when the single bonus (SB) is won at least when the production state is the normal production state and the RT state is non-RT, the SB winning suggestion effect suggesting the single bonus (SB) is won. Based on this SB winning suggestion effect, the player presses the stop button at the timing to stop “W7 / W7 / W7”, which is a symbol combination related to the single bonus (SB), on the winning determination line L on the reels 3L to 3R. By depressing 16L to 16R and winning a single bonus (SB), it is possible to avoid missing the single bonus (SB) (symbol display related to the SB blank), and replay when the RT state is non-RT. The transition to RT3 having a low winning probability (disadvantaged) can be avoided.

  In the SB winning suggestion production, for example, a symbol with a motif of “! (Exclamation mark)” is used to suggest that the player has won a certain role (for example, implying a single bonus (SB) winning). While displaying on the effect display device 5, a light emission effect is performed by the effect lamp 7 using a color scheme (for example, "white") that does not recall other roles. Further, as the SB winning suggestion effect, only the area corresponding to the symbol (white 7 symbol W7) related to the single bonus (SB) is turned on or off for the backlights (not shown) of the reels 3L to 3R, and the single bonus (SB ) May be clearly indicated.

  As described above, by making it easier to avoid the transition to RT3 in the non-RT, it is possible to reliably display the symbol combination related to the RT fluctuation replay 2, which is an advantageous transition condition to the finite RT2.

  In other words, as a price that the bonus could not be won for a long time in the finite RT1 (pseudo general section), the winning probability of replay is a high probability, and it is easily transferred to the finite RT2 that is easy to shift to the AT game. Can do.

  Further, when the production state is the bonus winning production state, the production control means 510 is a special production mode different from the normal production state, and continues to give priority to winning a small role until a big bonus (RBB) is won. In the case where the big bonus (RBB) is won, and when the production state is the RBB production state, it is obtained through the production and the big bonus (RBB) that informs the winning of the small role in a special production mode different from the normal production state. Control is performed to produce an effect that displays the number of medals paid out.

  When the effect state is the AT preparation effect state, the second special effect is performed so as to guide the RT state to RT4 as described above. Specifically, the production control means 510 uses the production device 600, more specifically, the production display device, as the second special production, based on the command signal from the main board 100, to determine the correct push order related to the winning batting order replay. 5, the speaker 6 and the effect lamp 7 are controlled. In addition, when the RT state is RT after BNS, the production control means 510 suggests winning of the single bonus (SB) in order to display a symbol combination related to the SB blank, which is a missed single bonus (SB). When the RT state is RT3 or the like without performing an effect, the correct pressing order related to the winning batting order small combination based on the command signal from the main board 100 is determined by the effect device 600, specifically, the effect display device. 5, the first special effect to be notified to the speaker 6 and the effect lamp 7 is made to make it easy to win the role of the bell, so that at least the medal is difficult to decrease in the state before the transition to the AT state.

  For example, in the first special effect, an image effect by the effect display device 5 using “yellow” that reminds the symbol of the role of the bell and a light effect by the effect lamp 7 are performed, and in the second special effect, the replay symbol is recalled. An image effect by the effect display device 5 using “blue (light blue)” and a light emission effect by the effect lamp 7 are performed.

  When the effect state is the AT effect state, the first special effect related to the batting order small winning combination based on the command signal from the main board 100 is performed as in the AT preparation effect state, but any ART state (normal ART state, Even in the ceiling ART state, normal replays 1 to 3 that do not depend on the push order are set as the winning mode of the replay of the internal lottery table to be referred to (internal lottery tables 3 and 5). 2 No special performance is performed. In addition, when it transfers to RT3 during AT game (RT4), a 2nd special effect is performed in a relief.

  In addition, in the AT effect state, in addition to the special effect state, in addition to the special effect, an effect suggesting winning of a replay, a small role or a big bonus, the initial number of games determined by the initial number of lotteries, the remaining number of games of the AT game, and the addition Control that causes the effect display device 5 to display the fact that the lottery, the number-of-sets lottery, etc. are won, the number of games won (number of sets), and the like is performed.

  The effect control means 510 is an effect information storage area (illustrated) in the sub-memory 590 in which effect information is stored based on a command signal related to winning of a role or winning from the main board 100 and a set effect state. With reference to (omitted), a concrete description relating to a display effect performed via the effect display device 5, which is one of the effect devices 600, an acoustic effect performed via the speaker 6, or an illumination effect performed via the effect lamp 7, etc. Perform production control.

(Game flow when a game is played a predetermined number of times in the finite RT1, which is a pseudo general section)
As shown in FIG. 11, the RT state shifts to non-RT based on the fact that the game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1000 G) when the RT state which is a pseudo general section is finite RT1. In non-RT, RT variation replay 2 which is the trigger for transition to finite RT2 is the only winning aspect of replay, so the symbol combination is displayed quickly (with a probability of about 1 / 7.3) Transition to RT2 is possible. Further, in the non-RT, based on the display of the symbol combination related to the SB blank, which is a missing single bonus (SB), the process shifts to RT3 which is more disadvantageous than the finite RT2. In this embodiment, even if a single bonus (SB) is won in non-RT, an SB winning suggestion effect is performed, so that the player stops at a timing at which the single bonus (SB) can be won. The buttons 16L to 16R can be pressed and a single bonus (SB) can be won to maintain the RT state (avoid fluctuations).

Then, in the non-RT, the RT state shifts to the finite RT 2 based on the winning of the RT fluctuation replay 2.
In finite RT2, as described above, since the bonus winning (RBB winning, RB winning) is the end opportunity (the only transition opportunity to other RT states), the bonus (RBB, RB) must be won. This is a very advantageous gaming state because a state where the winning probability of replay continues virtually infinitely.

On the other hand, when the bonus (RBB, RB) is won, after the bonus (RBB, RB) ends, the RT state shifts to RT after BNS.
When the single bonus (SB) is won in RT after BNS, the RT is based on the fact that the symbol combination related to the SB blank is displayed by pressing the single bonus (SB) at a pressing timing at which the single bonus (SB) cannot be won. The state moves to RT3.

  Here, when the AT lottery is won based on the RBB winning, the AT ready state is set in RT and RT3 after the BNS. Particularly in RT3, the second special effect is performed at the time of winning one of the hit order replays 1 to 6, and the correct answer pressing order is notified, so that the player can easily display the symbol combination related to the RT variation replay 3. it can. Based on the display of the symbol combination related to RT fluctuation replay 3 in RT3, the RT state shifts to RT4, and the gaming state shifts to the AT state.

  In RT4, the winning probabilities for finite RT2 and replay are set to be substantially the same, but, unlike finite RT2, the process ends when the symbol combination related to the SB blank is displayed (the RT state shifts to RT3).

  For this reason, in RT4 (normal ART state) in which the AT state is set, in addition to the first special effect and the second special effect described above, when the single bonus (SB) is won, the SB winning suggestion effect is performed. The player can easily win the single bonus (SB) and avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the SB blank displayed when the single bonus (SB) is missed. Since the SB winning suggestion effect is not performed, the case where the single bonus (SB) cannot be won occurs, the symbol combination related to the SB blank is easily displayed, and the state is easily shifted to RT3. .

  In this embodiment, when it is desired to shift the RT state from the finite RT2 to another RT state without waiting for the big bonus (RBB), the regular bonus (RB) is immediately multiplied by two medals. ) Can be completed in a short period of time. As a result, the manager of the game machine in the hall can easily reset if the player does not want to provide the player with the advantageous state brought about by the so-called finite RT2 to the player who performs the game after the day after the transition to the finite RT2. It can be performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the transition of the gaming state, the gaming section, and the like until the gaming state is the normal state and the RT state is the AT state start in the finite RT1 will be described.
When the gaming state is the normal state and the RT state is the finite RT1, the advantage flag is set based on the fact that the advantage zone lottery executed in response to the winning of the cherry or the like having no setting difference in the non-favorable zone is won. (Switched from off to on), the gaming section shifts to the advantageous section. In the advantageous section, an effect related to the correct push order in which the bell part with the highest payout can be won at the time of winning one of the batting order small roles 1 to 6 is executed, and the game of the number of games set at the start of the advantageous section is performed. On the basis of that, the advantageous flag is cleared (switched off), the advantageous period is ended and the non-advantageous period is entered again. In the finite RT1, the medal is reduced regardless of the advantageous section or the non-favorable section.

Here, for example, in the advantageous section, an AT lottery is performed based on a big bonus (RBB) winning with no setting difference. When the AT lottery is won, after the big bonus (RBB) (the RBB operating state) After completion), the AT flag is set to start the AT preparation state, and when the RT state shifts to RT4, the AT state is started and the normal ART game is executed.
In the RBB internal state after winning the big bonus (RBB), the medals temporarily decrease, but in the RBB operating state, the medals increase, in the AT preparation state RT and RT3 after BNS, the medals decrease slightly, in the AT state the medals Increases and the medal decreases in the normal state where the AT state ends.
The diagonal lines in the flow of the RT state in the figure correspond to the internal state of the RBB, the internal intermediate RT having a higher replay win probability than the finite RT1, and the RBB operating state, and the replay is the target of the internal lottery. No replay lottery state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a description will be given of the transition of the gaming state, the gaming section, and the like until the start and end of the AT state when the RT state is finite RT2 (so-called ceiling arrival).

  When the RT state is finite RT1, the RT state is triggered by winning the RT variation replay 2 (II in FIG. 14) in the transitioned non-RT based on a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000G). Transition to finite RT2. In the finite RT2, the advantage flag is switched from off to on based on the fact that the advantageous section lottery executed when the winning of the cherry or the like with no setting difference is made (A in FIG. 14), the gaming section is advantageous Transition to the section.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, an advantageous flag reference process for determining whether or not each game, the game section is an advantageous section, and an RT flag reference process for determining which state is the RT state are performed. As a result, when the game section is an advantageous section and the RT state is determined to be finite RT2, processing for setting the AT flag and shifting to the AT state (ceiling ART state) is performed (B in FIG. 14).

  Then, when the AT game (ceiling ART game) is performed for the initial number of games (for example, 40G), the AT state is terminated, the advantageous section is also terminated, and the non-advantage section is shifted (C in FIG. 14).

  In this series of state transitions, except for the initial non-RT (medal reduction), the RT state is always finite RT2, so the replay winning probability is set high. If the AT state is set in a superimposing manner, it can be slightly reduced or maintained, and it is a gaming state in which medals can be increased, and this series of processing wins the bonus (RBB, RB). It will be repeated until. In other words, unlike other RT states, as long as you continue to stay at the finite RT2 where the RT state does not change with a predetermined symbol display etc., a series of processes including AT games will continue as the bonus (RBB, RB) wins. Since it is repeated, it is possible to give an opportunity to acquire a large number of medals as a benefit of reaching the ceiling, and as a result, it is possible to give motivation to play a game.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, it is possible to give the following deformation | transformation and change with respect to these embodiment within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. Moreover, it is also possible to combine suitably each structural member, process, conditions, etc. in one Embodiment of said this invention, and the following modification.

(Modification 1)
You may make it provide the CZ state which can raise the transition probability to AT state as a gaming state. Hereinafter, the CZ state will be described.

  CZ control means (chance zone control means, not shown) controls the CZ state (chance zone state) in which the winning probability of AT lottery executed in the advantageous section is improved.

  In the CZ state, the probability of winning the AT lottery based on the winning of Cherry, Watermelon A, Big Bonus (RBB) with no setting difference is improved N times (for example, 2 times), and AT for other roles (bell and replay) The lottery is set so that the game state is more advantageous to the player who is more likely to shift to the AT state than the non-CZ state that is not the CZ state.

  The CZ control means shifts to the CZ state when the game state is a non-CZ state and a non-AT state that is not an AT state, and a cherry, watermelon A, or big bonus (RBB) that has no setting difference in the internal lottery wins. CZ lottery (chance zone lottery) for determining whether to win (winning) or not (non-winning) is performed with reference to a CZ lottery table (not shown) stored in the main memory 200. In this modified example, when a CZ lottery is won, an advantageous section shift lottery is always won.

  Based on the winning of the CZ lottery, the CZ control means shifts (sets) the gaming state to the CZ state along with the transition to the advantageous section, sets, for example, “20” to the CZ counter (not shown), and relates to the CZ state. A game (CZ game) is started, and a decrement process for decrementing the count value of the CZ counter is performed every time a CZ game is performed. The CZ control means, as an end condition, is triggered by the fact that the end lottery based on the display of the SB blank is won after the count value of the CZ counter becomes “0” or the count value becomes “0”. Control is performed to set the CZ state and end the CZ game. Further, in the CZ state, the advantageous section control means 160 executes an effect (first special effect) related to the correct push order in which a bell combination with the highest payout can be won in any of the batting order small roles 1 to 6 when winning. In addition, the control is performed to end the advantageous section and start the non-favorable section with the end of the CZ state.

The CZ control unit performs switching between the CZ state and the non-CZ state (start and end of the CZ state) by setting or clearing the CZ flag in the main flag storage unit 202 of the main memory 200.
When the advantageous section control means 160 clears the advantageous flag, the CZ flag and the count value of the CZ counter are cleared (initialized) in the CZ state, and the effect state shifts to the normal effect state.

  In this modification, the CZ control unit controls the CZ state, but the gaming state control unit 140 may control the CZ state.

  In addition, when the production state is the CZ production state, the production control unit 510 executes a special production that suggests that the winning probability of the AT lottery is high. When winning, the first special performance will be performed at least once.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, the AT lottery is performed when the big bonus (RBB) is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special role such as a cherry role with no setting difference is selected. You may make it perform on an opportunity.
Further, in this case, the finite RT1 game period that is a pseudo general section is not set to a long period (for example, 1000 G) as in the above-described embodiment, but is relatively short to digest (for example, 100 G to 200 G). CZRT which is easier to win the AT lottery or is more difficult to win the AT lottery than the CZRT depending on the winning combination (displayed symbols) etc. It may be possible to shift to either of the above.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, non-RT, finite RT1, first branch RT, second branch RT, CZRT, RT4, RT after BNS are provided as RT states, and RT control means 145 determines these RT states. Control to shift at a predetermined opportunity.

  Specifically, the RT control unit 145 performs increment processing to the finite RT counter 203 when the RT state is finite RT1, and the count value is, for example, “100”, “300”, “500”, “700”. ”,“ 900 ”is reached, the RT state is shifted to the first branch RT, and for example,“ 200 ”,“ 400 ”,“ 600 ”,“ 800 ”is reached, RT Control to shift the state to the second branch RT is performed.

In the first branch RT, for example, based on the first opportunity that the symbol combination related to the bell role is displayed at the time of winning one of the batting order small roles 1 to 6, in the second branch RT, for example, the batting order replays 1 to 6 Control is performed to shift the RT state to CZRT based on the second trigger in which the symbol combination related to the RT fluctuation replay 3 is displayed at the time of winning. Further, in the first branch RT or the second branch RT, control is performed to shift the RT state to non-RT based on the predetermined number of games (10G) being performed as the third opportunity.
That is, it is possible to shift to CZRT by applying the correct pressing order by itself.
Note that the first to third triggers are not limited to the above contents, and the upper limit of the winning combination (the displayed symbol combination) and the number of times the game is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, when a single bonus (SB) is won as the third opportunity, if the single bonus (SB) is missed and a symbol combination related to the SB blank is displayed, or one of the batting orders 1 to 6 is won Then, when operating in the wrong answer pressing order, the symbol combination related to the RT variation blank displayed when a special small winning combination is missed may be displayed.

  When the RT state is CZRT, the CZ control means can shift to the first CZ state (not shown) with a high probability (for example, 50%) by the CZ transition lottery executed based on the winning of the bell combination with no setting difference. At the same time, when the transition to the first CZ state is won, the advantageous section control means 160 starts the advantageous section. In the first CZ state, the AT control means 155 performs an AT lottery with a high probability (for example, a probability of 50%) based on the winning of cherry, watermelon A, or big bonus (RBB) with no setting difference.

  When the RT state is other than CZRT, the CZ control means shifts to the second CZ state (not shown) with a low probability (for example, 10%) by the CZ transition lottery executed based on the winning of the bell role with no setting difference. In addition, when the transition to the second CZ state is won, the advantageous section control means 160 starts the advantageous section. In the second CZ state, the AT control means 155 performs an AT lottery to win with a low probability (for example, a probability of 10%) based on the fact that a cherry with no setting difference is won.

Thereby, an opportunity that the AT lottery is preferentially given to the player can be given periodically, and the gameability can be improved.
Furthermore, the second finite RT which is the ceiling section of the present embodiment may be provided, and the degree of preferential treatment may be changed step by step according to the number of games.

  In addition, in this modification, when the RT state transitions from RT after BNS or RT4 to non-RT, if any of the batting order small roles 1 to 6 is won and operated in the incorrect pressing order, a prize can be awarded. Although the symbol combination related to the RT variation blank displayed when the special small role is missed is displayed, the symbol combination related to the SB blank may be displayed.

In addition, as in this modification, when an AT lottery that is triggered by the winning of a specific role such as a cherry role that has no setting difference in the finite RT1 that is a pseudo general section is won, the AT state can be started. Since it is difficult to shift to RT4, a regular bonus (RB) is won by performing an effect that prompts the player to hang two medals, and RT3 from RT after BNS via the regular bonus (RB) It is possible to shift to RT4 via
As a result, even if the AT lottery is won in the pseudo general section (not via the big bonus (RBB)), the transition to the AT state can be smoothly performed, and a new opportunity for the AT lottery is given. As a result, game play can be improved.

  In addition, in the embodiment described above, the regular bonus (RB) is also provided in the above embodiment even when the player falls (transfers) from RT4 to RT3 to finite RT1 during the AT game. This is effective because it can be quickly returned to (transferred to) RT4 via the network.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, when the setting value of the slot machine S is changed, the count value of the finite RT counter 203 is initialized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting value is changed. Even in such a case, the count value may be maintained without performing the initialization process.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, when the SB blank is displayed in the non-RT, the RT state is shifted to the disadvantaged RT3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of the batting orders 1 to 6 is won. The RT state is shifted to RT3 when the symbol combination related to the RT variation blank that is displayed when a special small part that can be won is missed when operating in the incorrect pressing order. May be.
Furthermore, in this non-RT, if you are staying in an advantageous section, when you win one of the batting order small roles 1 to 6, you will be notified of the correct push order and if you are not staying in the advantageous section The correct pressing order may not be notified.

As a result, when winning one of the batting order small roles 1 to 6, not only pressing the correct pressing order by oneself, but also staying in the advantageous section, the correct pressing order notification In addition, it is possible to avoid the transition to RT3 and to diversify the game.
In addition, in this way, even when a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 G) is performed at finite RT1, the game is made uncertain so that it may not be shifted to the finite RT2 that is the ceiling RT section. In a non-RT game, the player expects to win RT variation Replay 2 before winning one of the batting orders 1 to 6, and one of batting orders 1 to 6 wins first. Even if it is, the hope is that it is the correct push order that can win the bell, or that the special small role can be won even if it is the incorrect push order that can not win the bell, The stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed. Thereby, without displaying the symbol combination which concerns on RT fluctuation blank, satisfaction and a feeling of achievement at the time of transfering to finite RT2 safely can be raised, and the interest of a game can be improved.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, the AT game is controlled by the number of games at the end, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT game may be controlled by the number of medals paid out. In that case, instead of the lottery related to the number of games, a lottery related to the number of payouts is performed. When the effect state is the AT effect state, an effect of informing the remaining possible payout number is performed.

  Further, in AT games, the control may be performed by the number of effects (first special effects) related to the correct pressing order executed when any of the batting order small roles 1 to 6 is won. In that case, instead of the lottery related to the number of games, the lottery related to the number of executions of the first special effect is performed. When the effect state is the AT effect state, the remaining number of executable first special effects can be determined. An effect to notify is performed.

(Modification 6)
In the above-described embodiment, in the first special effect, an effect is produced by the effect display device 5 or the like using “yellow” reminiscent of the symbol of the bell role, and in the second special effect “blue ( However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the first special effect and the second special effect are integrated into a common special effect, and the batting order replay or batting order small role is performed. Regardless of which is won, an image by the effect display device 5 using a color scheme (for example, “gray”) that performs a common special effect informing the correct pressing order etc. and does not recall any symbols arranged on the reel You may make it perform the light emission effect by an effect and the effect lamp 7. FIG.

(Modification 7)
In the above-described embodiment, the RT state is RT4, and the transition to RT3 is made based on the display of the symbol combination related to the SB blank. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a new fall replay is provided as a replay. In RT4, based on the display of the symbol combination related to the fall replay, the process may move to RT3. In this case, either the display of the symbol combination related to the SB blank or the display of the symbol combination related to the fall replay may be appropriately employed as the trigger for transition from RT4 to RT3, or both may be employed.

  In the case of the AT state at RT4, the notification of the correct answer pressing order by the second special effect can avoid the fall replay winning (the display of the symbol combination), and when the AT state ends, 2 Since the special effect is not performed, the fall replay is easy to win, and the game may be shifted from RT4 to RT3.

(Modification 8)
In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine S is controlled separately for the main board 100 and the sub board 500, but is controlled by a single control board that combines the functions of the main board 100 and the sub board 500. You may do it.

1 housing, 3L, 3C, 3R reel, 5 effect display device, 6 speaker, 7 effect lamp, 9 advantageous section display, 15 start lever, 16L, 16C, 16R stop button, 100 main board, 105 setting change means, 110 insertion accepting means, 115 internal lottery means, 120 reel control means, 125 winning determination means, 130 payout control means, 135 replay processing means, 140 gaming state control means, 145 RT control means, 155 AT control means, 160 advantageous section control Means, 200 main memory, 201 internal lottery table, 202 main flag storage means, 204 AT end determination counter, 206 first advantageous section counter, 207 second advantageous section counter, 208 advantageous section end lottery table, 500 sub-board, 510 effects Control means, 5 0 sub-memory, 600 effect device, S slot machine

Claims (4)

A plurality of reels on which symbols are arranged;
Reel control means for controlling rotation and stop of the reel;
Decide whether or not to accept multiple roles including a small role with game media payout, a replay that allows the next game to be executed without inserting new game media, and a special role that activates a character to facilitate winning. Internal lottery means for performing internal lottery,
RT control means capable of controlling a plurality of RT states in which the replay lottery states may be different;
Advantageous game state control means for controlling a predetermined advantageous game state capable of executing processing related to the instruction function for facilitating winning of a combination;
It is possible to control a game section including an advantageous section having performance related to the instruction function and a non-advantage section that can perform processing related to the transition to the advantageous section and does not affect the performance related to the instruction function. In a gaming machine comprising an advantageous section control means,
In the RT state, the number of games that can be executed is determined in advance, the non-RT that can be transferred from the RT1, the non-RT that can be transferred from the non-RT, and the winning of the special role is continued. RT2 with a probability at least higher than the RT1, and RT3 that can be transferred from the non-RT and can be transferred to the RT1;
The RT control means shifts to the non-RT based on the number of games executed in the RT1, and shifts to the RT2 based on the display of a predetermined symbol combination in the non-RT. And, based on the fact that the combination of symbols different from the predetermined symbol combination is displayed in the non-RT, control to shift to the RT3,
The advantageous game state control means performs control related to transition to the advantageous game state based on the state of the game section in the RT2 where the RT state is the RT2. The RT state includes transition RT4 that is transitionable based on the display of a predetermined symbol combination in RT3, and that has a winning probability of replay that is at least RT4 higher than RT1;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the advantageous game state control means enables the control to make the advantageous game state coexist in the RT4.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the probability of shifting to the advantageous gaming state is set so that the gaming section differs depending on the RT state in the advantageous section. A setting value changing means capable of changing a setting value related to the advantage for the player,
The combination includes a specific combination in which the winning probability does not vary even when the set value varies,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the advantageous section control means performs control related to transition to the advantageous section based on the winning of the specific combination.

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