JP2018108264A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving operation rate of the game machine due to an arrangement that the number of games before reaching a ceiling (a forced bonus) is configured to be variable and capable of controlling to some extent the number of games before reaching the ceiling.SOLUTION: A game machine includes, as an RT state, an RT5 state most advantageous to a player, an RT4 state with a highest setting of a shift probability to the RT5 state, an RT0 state capable of being shifted to the RT4 state, and an RT1 state unable to be shifted to the RT4 state. If a shift is made to the RT1 state, after consuming a prescribed number of games set in advance, a shift is configured to be made to the RT0 state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As this type of gaming machine, one having a plurality of RT (replay time) states having different replay probabilities is known. Specifically, by providing a replay high probability state in which the replay probability is improved than usual, a game state that can reduce the amount of medals consumed can be provided, thereby forming a game state advantageous to the player. I am doing so.

  In addition, by assisting the winning of the small role in the replay high probability state (notifying the correct push order of the stop switch that can win the small role), it is possible to execute ART (replay assist time). In addition, it is possible to configure a gaming state that is advantageous for the player (see Patent Document 1).

  Furthermore, a game in which the number of games (so-called “ceiling”) until the ART is activated is known. By providing such a ceiling, it is possible to impart game characteristics to play a game while considering the number of games up to the ceiling.

  However, if the number of games up to the ceiling is fixed, the player tends to refrain from playing with a game machine that has a large number of games up to the ceiling, which causes the operating rate of the gaming machine to decrease. There was a fear.

  As a method for solving such a problem, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses that in the general gaming state, the replay 0 becomes a display role, so that the transition is made to the RT1 gaming state, and thereafter, the replay 1, replay 2, and specific replay are displayed as the display role. Thus, there is disclosed a gaming machine in which the RT4 gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state step by step, and the RT4 gaming state is the ceiling. According to such a gaming machine, it is said that the operation of the gaming machine can be improved by changing the number of games until reaching the ceiling without changing the number of games.

JP 2012-223289 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-312

  However, in the above-described gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, even the minimum number of games until reaching the ceiling is not defined, and the number of games up to the ceiling cannot be controlled at all. For example, if the player continuously wins Replay 0, Replay 1, Replay 2, and Specific Replay from the general gaming state, it will reach the ceiling from the general gaming state in up to 4 games, so it cannot substantially fulfill the ceiling function. The condition was also acceptable.

  Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 described above, after the RT4 gaming state ends, the game machine shifts to the general gaming state. For this reason, when the RT4 gaming state ends, the ceiling must be aimed again from the general gaming state, and so-called recreational villas cannot be performed.

Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine by making the number of games until reaching the ceiling variable, and to control the number of games until reaching the ceiling to some extent. Providing a machine is a first problem.
In addition, a second object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has a ceiling function but can play a retreat after the end of ART.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and is characterized by the following.

  In other words, a rotating reel for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols, a start switch for variably displaying the symbol of the rotating reel, and a corresponding rotating reel symbol provided corresponding to the rotating reel. A stop switch for displaying stoppage, a winning lottery means for drawing one of a plurality of winning combinations, or a winning lottery table storing a winning area corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations, Reel control means for performing control related to the stop display of the symbol of the rotating reel based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the operation of the stop switch, and the rotation reel when the rotating reel stops displaying the symbol. A winning award for determining whether one of the plurality of winning roles has been won or not based on the stop position. Means for notifying the stop switch operation order, and a game state control means for managing a plurality of RT states having different winning probabilities for the replay combination, the plurality of winning combinations. As a combination, it is provided with a small combination in which a game medium is paid out by winning, a replay combination that can be replayed by winning, and a bonus combination that starts a bonus game by winning, and the RT state is most advantageous for the player. Transition to the RT1 state, including an RT5 state, an RT4 state set with the highest probability of transition to the RT5 state, an RT0 state that can transition to the RT4 state, and an RT1 state that cannot transition to the RT4 state In such a case, after the predetermined number of games have been consumed, the state shifts to the RT0 state.

  Further, the RT state includes an RT6 state that can be shifted from the RT5 state, and when the RT6 state is shifted to, the transition to the RT0 state is performed after digesting a prescribed number of games that is smaller than the predetermined number of games. It may be.

  Further, the prescribed number of games may be one game.

  The present invention is as described above. As the RT state, the RT5 state most advantageous to the player, the RT4 state set with the highest probability of transition to the RT5 state, the RT0 state capable of transitioning to the RT4 state, and RT4 In the case of transition to the RT1 state including the RT1 state incapable of transitioning to the state, the state transitions to the RT0 state after digesting a predetermined number of games. That is, the transition from RT1 state → RT0 state → RT4 state → RT5 state shifts to the most advantageous RT state, RT5 state, and the transition from the RT1 state to the RT0 state consumes a predetermined number of games. To be executed by. According to such an aspect, the predetermined number of games executed in the RT1 state becomes the minimum number of games up to the “ceiling”, and thereafter, the RT0 state and the RT4 state are passed, and the transition to the RT5 state which is the most advantageous RT state is made. To do. Therefore, since the number of games until reaching the ceiling is variable, the operation of the gaming machine can be improved and the number of games until reaching the ceiling can be controlled to some extent.

  Further, the RT state includes an RT6 state that can be shifted from the RT5 state. When the RT6 state is shifted to, the RT1 state can be obtained by shifting to the RT0 state after digesting a prescribed number of games less than the predetermined number of games. In addition to the route that transitions from state → RT0 state → RT4 state → RT5 state, a route that transitions from RT6 state → RT0 state → RT4 state → RT5 state can be provided. At this time, the minimum number of games up to the “ceiling” is set to be smaller in the latter route than in the former route (the “prescribed game number” is smaller than the “predetermined game number”). According to such an aspect, since the RT6 state is completed immediately by reducing the “specified number of games” as much as possible, it is possible to immediately shift from the RT0 state to the RT4 state to the RT5 state after the end of the RT5 state. it can. That is, while having a ceiling function, it is possible to realize a specification close to a reed after the RT5 state ends.

  The prescribed number of games may be one game. In this way, since the prescribed number of games is minimized, the RT6 state becomes the shortest, and immediately after the end of the RT5 state, the transition can be made from the RT0 state to the RT4 state to the RT5 state.

It is an external view of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine schematically. It is an explanatory view showing an effective line of the slot machine. FIG. 52 shows the transition of the gaming state of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination of a winning combination, (a) The figure which shows BB, (b) The figure which shows RB, (c) The figure which shows a bell. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination of a winning combination, (a) The figure which shows a normal lip, (b) The figure which shows RT1 lip, (c) The figure which shows RT5 lip, (d) The figure which shows RT4 lip. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination of a winning combination, (a) The figure which shows RT6 lip, (b) The figure which shows a watermelon. It is a figure which shows the combination of a winning flag and the winning combination for every stop operation order. (A) The figure which shows the hand drawing table of RT0 state, (b) The figure which shows the hand drawing table of RT1 state. (A) The figure which shows the hand drawing table of RT2 state, (b) The figure which shows the hand drawing table of RT3 state. (A) The figure which shows the hand drawing table of RT4 state, (b) It is the figure which shows the hand drawing table of RT5 state. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table of RT6 state. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of an advantageous area lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of ART lottery.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking a slot machine 10 as an example of a gaming machine.

(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a rectangular box-shaped casing 11 and a front door 31 that is attached to the front side of the casing 11 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 31 is formed with a display window 12 that faces the player side.

  In addition, an operation portion 31A and a medal slot 14 for operating the slot machine 10 are provided at a substantially central portion of the front door 31 in the height direction. The operation unit 31A is provided with a bet switch 16, a settlement switch 17, a start switch 30, a stop switch 50, and the like.

  Also, below the operation unit 31A, a medal payout port 18 for paying out medals and a lower plate 31C capable of storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 18 are provided across the lower panel 31B. Yes.

  The display window 12 of the front door 31 is formed with a symbol display window 13 through which the symbol of the rear rotating reel 40 can be seen. The rotary reel 40 is disposed on the back side of the symbol display window 13 and is rotatably attached to the slot machine 10 for variably displaying or stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface. In the present embodiment, three rotating reels 40, that is, a left reel 41, a middle reel 42, and a right reel 43 are provided, and each rotating reel 40 is individually rotatable.

  From the symbol display window 13 described above, three symbols of upper, middle, and lower levels are displayed for each of the three rotating reels 40, and a total of nine symbols are displayed through the symbol display window 13. It is displayed. An effective line is set by a combination of display positions of a total of nine symbols. The effective line is a line that defines an arrangement of symbol combinations that are effective for winning a prize among the lines that can be connected to the symbols at the display position one by one for each of the three rotating reels 40. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, five lines L1 to L5 are set as effective lines. When a symbol combination associated with a winning combination is displayed along the active line, the winning combination is won.

  Inside the slot machine 10, although not shown, a control device 20 (see FIG. 2) for controlling the entire operation of the slot machine 10 is incorporated.

(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, the input switch 15, the bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 30, the left stop switch 51, the middle stop switch 52, and the right stop switch 53 are connected to the input stage of the control device 20. ing.
The input stage is not limited to the input devices described above.

(On switch 15)
As shown in FIG. 1, the insertion switch 15 is a switch built in below the medal insertion slot 14 and is used to detect an inserted game medal. When the insertion switch 15 detects a game medal, a maximum of 50 game medals can be stored (credited) inside the gaming machine. The game medals thus credited are displayed as numerical values on the credit display unit 32 and can be used after the next game.

(Bet switch 16)
As shown in FIG. 1, the bet switch 16 is a switch located on the upper surface of the operation unit 31A. By pressing the bet switch 16, credits can be replaced with medal insertion. The game can be started by replacing the credit with the medal insertion.

(Checkout switch 17)
As shown in FIG. 1, the checkout switch 17 is a switch located at the upper left end of the operation unit 31 </ b> A and is used for paying out credited medals.

(Start switch 30)
As shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 30 is a lever located on the left side of the operation unit 31 </ b> A. When the start switch 30 is operated in a state where the game can be started, driving of a reel unit 60 which will be described later starts, and the symbols of the rotating reel 40 are displayed in a variable manner.

(Stop switch 50)
The stop switch 50 is for stopping driving of a reel unit 60 described later. Specifically, the stop switch 50 includes three switches (left stop switch 51, middle stop switch) corresponding to each rotating reel 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, right reel 43) as shown in FIG. 52, a right stop switch 53), and one is arranged below each rotating reel 40. By operating the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40, the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops rotating, and the symbol of the rotating reel 40 is stopped and displayed.

(Output stage)
As shown in FIG. 2, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 65, and the rendering unit 66 (image display unit 67, lamp 68, speaker 69) are connected to the output stage of the control device 20.
Note that the output stage is not limited to the above-described parts.

(Reel unit 60)
Although not shown, the reel unit 60 includes three stepping motors fixed or supported by a frame and three rotary reels 40 (left reel 41, middle reel 42, and the like) fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. Right reel 43). Each rotary reel 40 includes a short cylindrical rotary drum and a tape-like reel tape attached around the rotary drum. Twenty symbols are displayed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.

  Note that the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of symbols as shown in FIG. 5, and these symbols are displayed on the surface of each rotary reel 40 in a symbol arrangement as shown in FIG. Yes.

  Specifically, the left reel 41 has “watermelon” “blue cherry” “BLANK” “Replay” “bell” “watermelon” “red cherry” “BAR” “Replay” “bell” “watermelon” as viewed in the rotation direction. "Red cherry" "BLANK" "Replay" "Bell" "Watermelon" "Blue cherry" "7" "Replay" "Bell" are displayed in this order.

  Further, the middle reel 42 has “Replay” “Watermelon” “BLANK” “BLANK” “Bell” “Replay” “Watermelon” “BAR” “BLANK” “Bell” “Replay” “Watermelon” “ The symbols are displayed in the order of “BLANK”, “blue cherry”, “bell”, “Replay”, “watermelon”, “7”, “red cherry”, and “bell”.

  Also, the right reel 43 has “BLANK”, “Watermelon”, “Red Cherry”, “Bell”, “Replay”, “BLANK”, “Watermelon”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Replay”, “BLANK”, “Watermelon” when viewed in the rotation direction. The symbols are displayed in the order of “blue cherry” “bell” “Replay” “BLANK” “watermelon” “7” “bell” “Replay”.

(Hopper unit 65)
As shown in FIG. 1, the hopper unit 65 is disposed inside the housing 11 and is used for paying out medals based on the result of the game.

(Director 66)
The production unit 66 performs various productions such as notification of winnings and the like under the control of the control device 20. Specifically, the rendering unit 66 includes an image display unit 67, a lamp 68, and a speaker 69.

The image display unit 67 is disposed behind a window provided above the rotary reel 40 and is used for displaying a prize notification and other effects using an LED, a dot matrix, a liquid crystal screen, and the like. Note that the image display unit 67 is not limited to the above-described one, and for example, a rotary reel 40 dedicated to the production may be provided, and the production may be displayed using the reel design, characters, or the like.
The lamp 68 is for notifying a winning or the like by lighting or blinking of the light emitter.
The speaker 69 is for notifying a winning or the like when a winning sound is generated.

(Control device 20)
The control device 20 is for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10. The control device 20 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. And it is comprised so that various control may be performed when CPU reads the program memorize | stored in ROM.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 20 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming state control means 100, a winning lottery means 110, a winning lottery table 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a hopper control means 150, and an effect control. It functions as means 200, push order notification control means 210, setting means 220, ART control means 230, and game section control means 240. The control device 20 is not limited to the above-described units, and may include other units.

(Game state control means 100)
The gaming state control means 100 is for managing the gaming state. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of gaming states, and the gaming state control means 100 stores the current gaming state and the gaming state when a predetermined event that triggers the transition of the gaming state occurs. Execute the process of switching.

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the following gaming states (a plurality of RT states defined by the winning probability of the replay role). The gaming state is not limited to the following, and an arbitrary gaming state can be provided.
(1) RT0 state (2) RT1 state (3) RT2 state (4) RT3 state (5) RT4 state (6) RT5 state (7) RT6 state

  Of these, the RT0 state is an initial state set at the time of factory shipment or setting change. This RT0 state is shifted to when the setting is reset due to a setting change or the end of the advantageous section. The state transitions to the RT0 state when a predetermined number of games (for example, 700 games) have been consumed in the RT1 state or when a prescribed number of games (for example, one game) smaller than the predetermined number of games has been consumed in the RT6 state. The RT0 state is configured so that it cannot shift to the RT5 state described later. Specifically, it is configured not to shift to the RT5 state even when winning a RT5 lip described later.

  The RT1 state is a gaming state that shifts when a predetermined RT1 state transition trigger is achieved. In this embodiment, when a predetermined RT1 state transition combination (RT1 lip) is won, or when the ART is finished in the RT5 state (for example, the ART is finished by digesting a predetermined number of games). , Transition to the RT1 state. Note that this RT1 state is configured so that it cannot shift to an RT4 state or an RT5 state, which will be described later. More specifically, the RT4 lip is not changed to the RT4 state even if the RT4 lip described later is won, and the RT5 state is not shifted even if the RT5 lip described later is won.

In addition, the RT2 state is a gaming state that shifts after the bonus game related to the bonus combination with no setting difference described later. Since it is after the end of the bonus game related to the bonus combination with no setting difference, the gaming section in the RT2 state is an advantageous section.
In addition, the RT3 state is a gaming state that is shifted to after the bonus game related to the bonus combination with setting difference described later.

  The RT4 state is a gaming state that shifts when a predetermined preparation state transition trigger is achieved. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined RT4 state transition combination (RT4 lip) is won, the state transitions to the RT4 state. Since the RT4 state transition combination (RT4 lip) is a small combination (replay combination) with no setting difference, the gaming section in the RT4 state is an advantageous section as described later.

  This RT4 state is a state in which the transition probability to the RT5 state described later is set to be the highest. In this embodiment, it is possible to shift from another gaming state (RT2 state or RT3 state) to the RT5 state, but as described later, it is difficult to win the RT5 lip in another gaming state. It is difficult to shift from another gaming state to the RT5 state. In other words, in most cases, the transition to the RT5 state has to go through the RT4 state.

  The RT5 state is a game state that shifts when a predetermined specific game transition opportunity is achieved. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined RT5 state transition combination (RT5 Lip) is won, the state transitions to the RT5 state.

  This RT5 state is a gaming state in which an ART that assists in winning a small role can be executed. In the present embodiment, ART lottery is performed in an advantageous section to be described later, and ART is started when the ART lottery is entered and the state shifts to the RT5 state. The ART is continuously executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the ART continues until a predetermined number of games set in advance is consumed.

  Further, the RT6 state is a state that shifts when winning a predetermined RT6 state transition combination (RT6 lip) in the RT5 state.

  The RT4 state and the RT5 state described above are “replay high probability states” in which the winning probability of the replay role is relatively improved as compared to other game states. In other game states, that is, the RT0 state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, the RT3 state, and the RT6 state, the winning probability of the replay role is set to be relatively lower than the “replay high probability state”. State ".

  In the present embodiment, the RT5 state in which the “replay high probability state” and “ART can be executed” is the most advantageous gaming state for the player. In addition, the “replay high probability state” and the “RT4 state that can be shifted to ART with high probability” are the game states that are the second most advantageous for the player. Conversely, the RT1 state is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player.

  Although not shown in particular in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a gaming state of “in bonus game”. “Bonus game in progress” is a gaming state that is shifted to when a bonus combination is won, and a predetermined bonus game end opportunity (for example, when a predetermined number of games are consumed or a predetermined number of payouts is exceeded) The process ends when a medal is paid out. When this “in bonus game” is finished, the game state is shifted to either the RT2 state or the RT3 state depending on whether the bonus combination relating to the bonus game is “no setting difference” or “there is a setting difference”.

  The gaming state control means 100 controls the slot machine 10 to be in any one of the gaming states described above, and when a predetermined event that triggers the transition of the gaming state occurs during the game, the game ends A process for switching the gaming state later is executed.

(Winning lottery means 110)
The winning lottery means 110 is for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of winning combinations. That is, a lottery for a winning combination is performed based on a predetermined lottery probability. As a result of the drawing by the winning drawing means 110, a winning flag is established when a predetermined winning combination is won, and a combination of stop symbols of the rotating reel 40 is determined in advance while the winning flag is established. It is set so that a prize is awarded on the condition that the two match, and the player is given a medal or a special game.

  Specifically, the winning lottery means 110 includes random number generating means for generating a random number within a predetermined range. The random number generated by the random number generating means is extracted at the operation timing of the start switch 30, and the extracted random number is used. A lottery is performed by collating with the lottery table 120. The winning lottery means 110 according to the present embodiment generates 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 in order to generate random numbers with 16 bits. In the winning lottery table 120 described later, a winning area is assigned to each of the 65536 random numbers, and a winning combination or a loss can be specified by checking the random number against the winning lottery table 120.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the extracted random numbers are “lost”, “normal lip”, “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, “right_RT5”, “RT4_1”, “RT4_2”, and “middle left”. “Right_RT6” “Left / Right Middle_RT6” “Middle Left / Right_RT6” “Middle Right Left_RT6” “Right Left Middle_RT6” “Right Middle Left_RT6” “Left_Bell 1” “Left_Bell 2” “Middle_ One of the winning areas of “Bell 1”, “Middle_Bell 2”, “Right_Bell 1”, “Right_Bell 2”, “Watermelon”, “RT4_1 + BB”, “RT4_1 + RB”, “RT4_2 + BB”, “RT4_2 + RB”, “Watermelon + BB”, “Watermelon + RB” To be assigned.

  Note that the winning areas “watermelon + BB” and “watermelon + RB” have a setting difference bonus combination in which the winning probability varies depending on a setting value to be described later, and the larger the setting value, the easier the winning. On the other hand, the winning areas “RT4_1 + BB”, “RT4_1 + RB”, “RT4_2 + BB”, and “RT4_2 + RB” are set bonuses in which the winning probability does not vary depending on the setting value, and the winning probability does not vary even if the setting value changes. It has become.

(Role drawing table 120)
The role lottery table 120 defines whether the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 corresponds to any winning combination or loss. This winning lottery table 120 stores winning areas corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations, and is specifically provided as a correspondence table between random numbers generated in the winning lottery means 110 and winning combinations. The winning lottery means 110 switches between these role lottery tables 120 according to the gaming state, the set value, and the like. Thereby, it is comprised so that a winning probability may change for every gaming state.

(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 rotates the rotating reel 40 based on an effective operation signal of the start switch 30 and, although not particularly shown, recognizes the current position of the symbol based on the detection signal of the reel rotation detection sensor, The stop of the rotary reel 40 is controlled based on the lottery result of the means 110 and the effective operation timing of the stop switch 50.

  The reel control means 130 outputs an operation signal to the start switch 30 when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied, for example, when a medal is bet and a predetermined time (so-called wait time) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. Based on this, the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is started.

  If any one of the stop switches 50 is operated while the rotating reel 40 is rotating, a stop signal is output based on the operation signal of the stop switch 50, and the rotating reel 40 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50 is rotated. Stop.

  The reel control means 130 can stop the rotary reel 40 by moving the symbols in the rotation direction with a maximum number of four frames on the basis of the symbol display position when the stop operation is performed. By such a control, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 110 is “losing”, the kicking control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotary reels 40 are not aligned in any winning manner. Further, when the lottery result is a predetermined winning combination, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbols of the three rotating reels 40 are in a winning manner related to the winning as much as possible.

  Such kick control and pull-in control are calculated and executed based on the result of the role drawing by the winning drawing means 110, the operation timing of the stop switch 50, the priority of the stop position, and the like. For example, when two or more types of winning combinations are won at the same time, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination with higher priority can be displayed on the effective line according to the priority order associated with each winning combination. .

  In addition, in the case of hitting the push order small part described later, when each stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order, the symbol related to the push order small part regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Is drawn on the active line, and the push order small prize is awarded. On the other hand, when each stop switch 50 is operated in a pressing order other than the correct pressing order, the symbols related to the pressing order small combination are not aligned on the active line, and the pressing order small combination does not win. To control.

(Winning determination means 140)
The winning determination means 140 is for determining whether or not there is a winning based on the display mode when the three rotary reels 40 are stopped by operating the stop switch 50. Specifically, when all the rotation reels 40 stop rotating, it is determined that a winning combination corresponding to the symbol arrangement is won on condition that a predetermined symbol arrangement is aligned on any effective winning line. To do. If the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, a payout payout signal is output to the hopper unit 65 (or added to the credit instead of paying out the medal). Further, if the winning is to shift the gaming state, the gaming state control means 100 is notified to shift the gaming state. When the replay combination wins, an automatic betting process is performed so that the next game can be started without newly inserting a game medal.

(Hopper control means 150)
The hopper control means 150 is for operating the hopper unit 65 and controlling the payout of medals based on the payout winning signal from the winning determination means 140, the operation signal of the settlement switch 17, and the like. Note that, when the prize is accompanied by a medal payout, the payout medal may be automatically stored electronically as credits, and only the payout amount exceeding the allowable number of credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 65.

(Production control means 200)
The production control means 200 is for controlling the operation of the production unit 66 such as the image display unit 67, the lamp 68, and the speaker 69. The effect control means 200 causes effects such as winning notifications and push order notifications based on the effect data stored in the ROM.

  Note that the push order notification notifies the operation order of the stop switch 50 that can win a prize in the push order small combination when a push order small combination described later is hit. This push order notification is performed by, for example, displaying the operation order on the image display unit 67, notifying the stop switch 50 to be operated by voice from the speaker 69, or flashing the stop switch 50 to be operated. .

  Further, the effect control means 200 can cause a continuous effect to be performed over a plurality of times. By giving a story-like continuous performance under predetermined conditions, it is possible to suggest a situation that is advantageous to the player and excite the game.

(Push order notification control means 210)
The push order notification control means 210 is for controlling the push order notification in an advantageous section described later. Specifically, the push order notification control means 210 notifies the correct push order (operation order of the stop switch 50) for winning the push order small combination when winning the push order small combination. The push order small combination is a small combination or replay combination that is controlled so that winning symbols are aligned when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order. If the push order is not notified, it is difficult to know which push order small combination has been won, and the correct push order is unknown, so it is difficult to win a prize for the push order small combination. On the other hand, when the correct push order is notified, the push order small combination can be easily won by operating the stop switch 50 in accordance with the press order notification.

  In this embodiment, in a game executed in an advantageous section, (1) when the RT5 state hits the RT5 lip, (2) when the ART is executed in the RT5 state, the push order notification control means 210 pushes Forward notification is executed. In addition to this, the push order notification may be performed when a predetermined role in the RT2 state is won and when the RT5 lip in the RT4 state is not won.

(Setting means 220)
The setting means 220 is for setting a setting value from among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player. This set value can be changed by operating a switch provided inside the locked casing 11, and can be changed by the manager of the hall in which the slot machine 10 is installed before the opening of the hall. It is set in advance after the end. Although not shown in the drawing, a different lottery table 120 is provided for each set value. By using the role lottery table 120 corresponding to the set value in the lottery, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. It has become. In the present embodiment, the set value is composed of six stages of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. From the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest game advantage, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more the game advantage is Lower. In the present embodiment, the set value has six levels. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value may be 5 levels or less, or 7 levels or more.

(ART control means 230)
The ART control means 230 is for controlling the execution of ART. That is, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the push order notification is performed in the replay high probability state (RT5 state) in which the winning probability of the replay role is set higher than normal, thereby the ART (assist replay time) is set. It is supposed to be executed. In such ART, not only is the number of medals on hand reduced, but the number of acquired medals is reliably increased by operating the stop switch 50 in accordance with the push order notification.

  The ART control means 230 executes an ART lottery during a game in an advantageous section described later (for example, at the start of the game), and executes a control to start the ART when the ART lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the ART is started when the ART lottery is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ART may be started without going through the ART lottery. For example, when a transition is made to an advantageous section under a predetermined condition, ART may be started simultaneously with the transition to the advantageous section.

The ART lottery by the ART control unit 230 is performed, for example, by extracting a random number generated by the random number generation unit at the operation timing of the start switch 30 and collating the extracted random number with the ART lottery table. The random number generation means according to the present embodiment generates 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 in order to generate random numbers with 16 bits. In the ART lottery table, since each of the 65536 random numbers is assigned “win” or “lost”, it is possible to identify “win” or “lost” by comparing the random numbers with the ART lottery table. .
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, two types of ART lottery tables are provided.

  That is, in the RT4 state, when any of the left_RT5, middle_RT5, and right_RT5 lottery sections is won, the ART lottery table with the lottery probability shown in FIG. 15A is used. If an ART lottery table with such a lottery probability is used, it will always win the ART lottery. In the present embodiment, it is set so as to always win an ART lottery when a lottery with no setting difference that does not include a bonus combination (a small combination without a setting difference) is won. In the present embodiment, since the small combination without setting difference is left_RT5, middle_RT5, right_RT5, it is set to always hit the ART lottery when hitting any of these, In the case where there is another small set with no setting difference, it may be set so as to always win the ART lottery when winning the small combination without setting difference.

  On the other hand, in cases other than the above (when the game state is other than the RT4 state, or in the RT4 state, when it hits a lottery category (including a loss) other than the left_RT5, middle_RT5, and right_RT5) The ART lottery table in which the lottery probability shown in FIG. 15B is set is used. When an ART lottery table with such a lottery probability is used, the ART lottery is always lost.

  When the ART lottery is won, as described above, it is assigned to any of the left_RT5, middle_RT5, and right_RT5 lottery categories. When these lottery categories are won, “RT5 Lip” can be won. When “RT5 Lip” wins, the gaming state shifts to the RT5 state, and ART starts.

  In the present embodiment, “RT5 Lip” is a push order that wins when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct push order. In the RT4 state, any of left_RT5, middle_RT5, and right_RT5 When such a lottery category is won, the correct answer push order for winning “RT5 Lip” is notified, so that the player can easily win “RT5 Lip”.

  At this time, if the player cannot win the “RT5 lip”, the gaming state remains in the RT4 state and the ART is started internally.

  The ART started by hitting the ART lottery as described above continues until the predetermined number of games is consumed. When the predetermined number of games has been consumed, the ART control means 230 ends the ART.

(Game section control means 240)
The game section control means 240 is for controlling a game section. The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes, as game sections, a normal section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is not notified and an advantageous section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50 can be notified.

  The normal section is a game section that cannot assist winning a winning combination. Specifically, it is a game section in which the push order notification control means 210 cannot perform the push order notification. In this game section, the above-mentioned ART lottery is not performed, and ART is not executed.

  The advantageous section is a game section that can assist winning a winning combination. Specifically, it is a game section in which the push order notification control means 210 can notify the push order. In this game section, the above-mentioned ART lottery is performed, and if the ART lottery is hit, ART is executed.

The game section control means 240 executes an advantageous section lottery during the game of the normal section (for example, at the start of the game), and executes control to shift the gaming section to the advantageous section when the advantageous section lottery is won. The advantageous section lottery by the game section control means 240 is performed, for example, by extracting a random number generated by the random number generating means at the operation timing of the start switch 30 and collating the extracted random number with the advantageous section lottery table. The random number generation means according to the present embodiment generates 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 in order to generate random numbers with 16 bits. In the advantageous section lottery table, since each of the 65536 random numbers is assigned “win” or “losing”, it is possible to identify “winning” or “losing” by comparing the random numbers against the advantageous section lottery table. Can do.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, two types of advantageous section lottery tables are provided.

  That is, when the winning combination is any of RT4_1, RT4_2, RT4_1 + BB · RT4_1 + RB · RT4_2 + BB · RT4_2 + RB, the advantageous section lottery table with the lottery probability shown in FIG. 14 (a) is used. When an advantageous section lottery table with such a lottery probability is used, the advantageous section lottery is always won.

  On the other hand, in other cases (RT4_1, RT4_2, RT4_1 + BB · RT4_1 + RB · RT4_2 + BB · RT4_2 + RB other than the lottery category (including the loss), the advantageous zone with the lottery probability shown in Fig. 14 (b) is set A lottery table is used. When the advantageous section lottery table with such a lottery probability is used, the advantageous section lottery is always lost.

  In addition, when winning the advantageous section lottery, as described above, it is hitting one of the lottery classifications of RT4_1 + BB · RT4_1 + RB · RT4_2 + BB · RT4_2 + RB. When these lottery categories are won, “RT4 Lip” or bonus combination “BB” or “RB” can be won.

  When “RT4 Lip” wins, the gaming state shifts to the RT4 state. For this reason, the game in the RT4 state is executed in the advantageous section.

  When the bonus combination “BB” or “RB” wins, the game state shifts to the RT2 state after the bonus game BB game or RB game is executed. That is, since “BB” or “RB” related to the lottery classifications “RT4_1 + BB”, “RT4_1 + RB”, “RT4_2 + BB”, “RT4_2 + RB” is a “bonus combination without setting difference” in which the winning probability does not vary depending on the set value, After the end of the bonus game related to “no set difference bonus combination”, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. For this reason, the game in the RT2 state is executed in the advantageous section.

  If it shifts to an advantageous area, the push order alerting | reporting means by the push order alerting | reporting control means 210 will be attained. In the advantageous section, the push order is not notified in all games, but the push order is notified only under predetermined conditions such as during the execution of ART.

  This advantageous interval continues until a predetermined end condition is achieved (for example, until a predetermined number of games are consumed). When the predetermined number of games has been consumed, the game section control means 240 ends the advantageous section and shifts the game section to the normal section.

(About the winning role)
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a bonus combination for starting a bonus game by winning a prize, a replay role capable of playing a game again without newly inserting a game medal by winning, and a winning combination And a small part for paying out game medals.

  The bonus combination includes a BB combination that starts a BB game by winning and an RB combination that starts an RB game by winning. The BB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is given to the player, such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out. The RB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is given to the player, but the profit is less than that of the BB game.

  If any of these roles is won as a result of the drawing by the winning lottery means 110, a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. Note that the winning flag related to the bonus combination is carried over to the next and subsequent games even if the winning flag is not won in the game in which the winning flag is established. That is, the right to win the winning role is maintained until winning. On the other hand, the winning flags relating to other winning combinations are reset if the winning flag is not won in the game in which the winning flag is established, and is not carried over to the next and subsequent games.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment plays “BB”, “RB”, “Bell”, “Normal Lip”, “RT1 Lip”, “RT5 Lip”, “RT4 Lip”, “RT6 Lip” "Has a watermelon"

  “BB” is the BB role. When “BB” is hit, as shown in FIG. 6A, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “BB”. When these symbols are displayed and “BB” is won, the BB game is started from the next game.

  “RB” is an RB role. When it hits “RB”, as shown in FIG. 6B, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “RB”. When these symbols are displayed and “RB” is won, the RB game is started from the next game.

  "Bell" is a small role. When the “bell” is hit, as shown in FIG. 6C, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “bell”. When these symbols are displayed and “Bell” is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Note that the “bell” according to the present embodiment is a push order small combination that wins when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order. When the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct pressing order, stop control is performed so as to display a symbol as shown in FIG. 6C, and nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is not operated in the correct pressing order, stop control is performed so that a symbol display (not shown) relating to a special one-piece combination is performed, and one medal is paid out.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, as the winning flag of “bell”, “left_bell 1”, “middle_bell 1”, “right_bell 1”, “left_bell 2”, “middle_bell 2” There are 6 types of “Right_Bell 2”. A correct answer push order is assigned to each, and a prize is awarded when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct answer push order.

  “Normal lip” is a replay role. When the “normal lip” is hit, as shown in FIG. 7A, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to the “normal lip”. When these symbols are displayed and the “normal lip” is won, the next game can be played without newly inserting medals. If the “normal lip” is hit, the “normal lip” is always won regardless of the operation timing or the pressing order of the stop switch 50.

  “RT1 Lip” is a replay role. As shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the “RT1 lip” winning pattern is displayed and “RT1 lip” is won, the player can enter the next game without newly inserting medals.

  “RT5 Lip” is a replay role. As shown in FIG. 7 (c), when the “RT5 lip” winning pattern is displayed and “RT5 lip” is won, the player can enter the next game without newly inserting medals.

  Note that “RT5 Lip” according to the present embodiment is a push order for winning when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order. When the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct pressing order in a game that hits either “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, or “right_RT5”, the pattern as shown in FIG. Stop control is performed so as to display, and “RT5 Lip” is won. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is not operated in the correct pressing order, the stop control is performed so that the symbol display as shown in FIG. 7B is obtained, and “RT1 Lip” is won.

  Here, since “RT5 lip” is an RT5 state transition combination, when winning, the gaming state transitions to the RT5 state and can transition to the replay high probability state. On the other hand, since “RT1 Lip” is an RT1 state transition role, when winning, the gaming state transitions to the RT1 state, and it becomes difficult to transition to the replay high probability state. Therefore, it is very important for the player whether or not the winning flag “Left_RT5”, “Medium_RT5”, and “Right_RT5” can be won in “RT5 Lip”.

  “RT4 Lip” is a replay role. As shown in FIG. 7 (c), when the “RT4 lip” winning pattern is displayed and “RT4 lip” is won, the next game can be played without newly inserting medals.

  “RT6 Lip” is a replay role. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the symbol representing the “RT6 lip” winning mode is displayed and the “RT6 lip” is won, it becomes possible to play the next game without newly inserting medals.

  Note that “RT6 Lip” according to the present embodiment is a push order for winning when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order. In a game that hits one of “Left / Right_RT6”, “Left / Right Middle_RT6”, “Middle Left / Right_RT6”, “Middle Right / Left_RT6”, “Right / Left Middle_RT6”, or “Right Middle / Left_RT6” When the stop switch 50 is operated in order, the stop control is performed so as to display a symbol as shown in FIG. 8A, and the player wins “RT6 Lip”. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is not operated in the correct pressing order, the stop control is performed so that the symbol display as shown in FIG. 7A or FIG. Win “RT4 Lip”.

  Since “RT6 Lip” is an RT6 state transition combination, the game state shifts to the RT6 state when winning. Since this RT6 lip is won only in the RT5 state, it is essentially a replay combination that wins only in the ART state. When the RT6 lip is pulled during the ART and the state transitions to the RT6 state, the state transitions to the RT0 state after digesting one game. By shifting to the RT6 state in this way, it is possible to shift to the RT0 state without going through the RT1 state, and it is possible to create a situation where it is easy to shift to the RT5 state again.

  When running ART in the RT5 state, the winning areas “left middle right_RT6” “left / right middle_RT6” “middle left / right_RT6” “middle right left_RT6” “right left middle_RT6” “right middle” In the case of hitting any of “Left_RT6”, whether or not to report the pressing order may be determined based on the number of digest games of ART. For example, when the number of ART digest games is less than a predetermined number of games, a notification is made of a push order that does not win the RT6 lip, and the number of ART digest games is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of games. In some cases, the pressing order for winning the RT6 Lip may be notified. In this way, if the number of games until the end of the ART is sufficient, the RT6 lip is not won, so the ART can be executed for a long time, and the RT6 lip is navigated to the RT6 state when the ART is about to end. Since it is possible, it is possible to have an art villa.

  “Watermelon” is a small role. When it hits “watermelon”, as shown in FIG. 8B, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is allowed so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “watermelon”. When these symbols are displayed and “Watermelon” is won, three medals are paid out.

(About lottery classification)
The above-mentioned combination lottery table 120 is provided with lottery sections as shown in FIGS. Each lottery division is assigned 0 or 1 or more winning combinations, and by determining which lottery category the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included, the result of the winning lottery can be obtained. It can be done.

  As the lottery classification, “Lose”, “Normal Rip”, “Left_RT5”, “Medium_RT5”, “Right_RT5”, “RT4_1”, “RT4_2”, “Left / Right / Right_RT6”, “Left / Right / Middle_RT6”, “RT6” “middle right left_RT6” “right left middle_RT6” “right middle left_RT6” “left_bell 1” “left_bell 2” “middle_bell 1” “middle_bell 2” “right_bell 1” “Right_Bell 2” “Watermelon” “RT4_1 + BB” “RT4_1 + RB” “RT4_2 + BB” “RT4_2 + RB” “Watermelon + BB” “Watermelon + RB” are provided.

  The lottery category “losing” is a lottery category to which no winning combination is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the result is an unfair lottery result that has not been won by any winning combination.

  The lottery classification “normal lip” is a lottery division to which the winning combination “normal lip” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery category, the flag relating to the winning combination “normal lip” is established, and the pulling control by the reel control means 130 is executed so that “normal lip” is won. Is done.

  The lottery sections “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, and “right_RT5” are lottery sections to which the winning combinations “RT5 Lip” and “RT1 Lip” are assigned. As described above, the order of pushing the stop switch 50 is associated with these lottery sections. When the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct pushing order, the reel control means 130 receives “RT5 Lip” as a winning prize. Stop control is performed. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated in a pressing order that is not correct, the reel control means 130 performs stop control so that “RT1 Lip” wins.

  The lottery divisions “RT4_1” and “RT4_2” are lottery divisions to which the winning combination “RT4 Lip” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the pull-in control by the reel control means 130 is executed so that “RT4 Lip” is won.

  The lottery divisions “left_bell 1”, “left_bell 2”, “middle_bell 1”, “middle_bell 2”, “right_bell 1”, and “right_bell 2” are assigned the winning role “bell”. It is a lottery category. As described above, the order of pushing the stop switch 50 is associated with these lottery sections, and when the stop switch 50 is operated in the correct pushing order, the reel control means 130 wins a “bell”. Stop control is performed as follows. On the other hand, when the stop switch 50 is operated in a pressing order that is not correct, the reel control means 130 performs stop control so that a special single winning combination is won.

  During the execution of ART, the correct answer for “left_bell 1”, “left_bell 2”, “middle_bell 1”, “middle_bell 2”, “right_bell 1”, and “right_bell 2” is pushed. Since the order is notified by the pressing order notification control means 210, the “bell” can be easily won.

  The lottery classification “watermelon” is a lottery division to which the winning combination “watermelon” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the flag relating to the winning combination “watermelon” is established, and the pull-in control by the reel control means 130 is executed so that “watermelon” wins. .

  “RT4_1 + BB” is a lottery classification in which the winning flags “RT4_1” and “BB” are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the flags relating to the winning combination “RT4 Lip” and “BB” are established. When these flags are established, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to make a winning mode corresponding to “BB” or “RT4 lip”.

  “RT4_1 + RB” is a lottery classification in which the winning flags “RT4_1” and “RB” are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the flags relating to the winning combination “RT4 Lip” and “RB” are established. When these flags are satisfied, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to make a winning mode corresponding to “RB” or “RT4 lip”.

  “RT4_2 + BB” is a lottery classification in which the winning flags “RT4_2” and “BB” are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the flags relating to the winning combination “RT4 Lip” and “BB” are established. When these flags are established, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to make a winning mode corresponding to “BB” or “RT4 lip”.

  “RT4_2 + RB” is a lottery classification in which the winning flags “RT4_2” and “RB” are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the flags relating to the winning combination “RT4 Lip” and “RB” are established. When these flags are satisfied, the stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to make a winning mode corresponding to “RB” or “RT4 lip”.

  “Watermelon + BB” is a lottery classification in which the winning flags “watermelon” and “BB” are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the flags relating to the winning combination “watermelon” and “BB” are established. When these flags are satisfied, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “BB” or “watermelon”.

  “Watermelon + RB” is a lottery classification in which the winning flags “watermelon” and “RB” are simultaneously established. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this lottery section, the flags relating to the winning combination “watermelon” and “RB” are established. When these flags are satisfied, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to make a winning mode corresponding to “RB” or “watermelon”.

  It should be noted that the number of random values assigned to the lottery classifications “RT4_1 + BB”, “RT4_1 + RB”, “RT4_2 + BB”, “RT4_2 + RB” (in other words, “RT4_1 + BB”, “RT4_1 + RB”, “RT4_2 + BB”, “RT4_2 + RB”, the probability of fluctuation depending on the setting) It is supposed not to. For this reason, the BB combination and the RB combination for which the flag is established by hitting these lottery sections are “bonus combinations without setting difference” in which the winning probability does not vary depending on the set value.

  On the other hand, the number of random numbers assigned to the lottery classifications “watermelon + BB” and “watermelon + RB” (in other words, the probability of hitting “watermelon + BB” and “watermelon + RB”) is set to increase as the set value increases. Yes. For this reason, the BB combination and the RB combination for which the flag is established by hitting these lottery sections are “bonus combinations with a setting difference” in which the winning probability varies depending on the set value.

(Difference of lottery classification in each game state)
Next, differences in lottery classification in each gaming state will be described. FIG. 10A shows the winning probability of the hand drawing table 120 used in the RT0 state, FIG. 10B shows the winning probability of the hand drawing table 120 used in the RT1 state, and FIG. 11A shows the RT2 state. FIG. 11 (b) shows the winning probability of the winning lottery table 120 used in the RT3 state, and FIG. 12 (a) shows the winning probability of the winning lottery table 120 used in the RT4 state. FIG. 12B shows the winning probability of the hand drawing table 120 used in the RT5 state, and FIG. 13 shows the winning probability of the hand drawing table 120 used in the RT6 state.

  As shown in these figures, in the RT0 state, “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, and “right_RT5” do not hit, so it is not possible to win the “RT5 lip” and go directly to the RT5 state. It is like that. In other words, in order to shift to the RT5 state, it is necessary to go through another gaming state. On the other hand, since “Left_RT5”, “Medium_RT5”, and “Right_RT5” are not hit, it is prevented from winning the “RT1 Lip” and shifting to the RT1 state.

  In the RT1 state, “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, “right_RT5”, “RT4_1”, and “RT4_2” can be hit, but even if “RT5 Lip” or “RT4 Lip” is won. The gaming state control means 100 does not shift the gaming state. In order to shift from the RT1 state to the RT5 state or the RT4 state, it is necessary to consume a predetermined number of games (700G) and go through the RT0 state, or win a bonus combination and go through the RT2 or RT3 state. .

  Further, when the RT2 state and the RT3 state are compared, the winning probabilities of “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, and “right_RT5” are greatly different. Here, even if it hits “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, and “right_RT5”, “RT5 lip” will not win, and “RT1 lip” will be won if the correct answer is not pushed. . In the RT3 state, which is not an advantageous section, the correct push order is not notified, so even if it hits “Left_RT5”, “Middle_RT5”, or “Right_RT5”, it wins “RT5 Lip” and enters the RT5 state. It is difficult to shift, and there is a higher possibility of winning the “RT1 Lip” and shifting to the RT1 state. Further, even if the player wins “RT5 Lip” and shifts to the RT5 state, in the RT2 state and the RT3 state, since the ART lottery is not won, the ART does not start, and the player's profit is limited. Therefore, the probability of winning “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, and “right_RT5” without notification of the pressing order is high, and there is a high possibility of winning the “RT1 Lip” and shifting to the RT1 state. It turns out that. In this regard, in the RT2 state, the winning probability of “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, and “right_RT5” is higher than that in the RT3 state, and thus the transition rate to the RT1 state is set to be high. ing. For this reason, the RT2 state is more disadvantageous for the player than the RT3 state. In other words, the bonus combination with setting difference is more advantageous for the player than the bonus combination without setting difference.

  At this time, a bonus combination with a setting difference has a winning probability that varies depending on the setting value. Therefore, the larger the setting value, the easier it is to hit a bonus combination with a setting difference. That is, as the setting value increases, the winning probability of the bonus combination with setting difference becomes relatively larger than the winning probability of the bonus combination without setting difference, and therefore the transition rate to the RT4 state can be changed by the setting difference. .

  In the RT4 state, as shown in FIG. 12A, the winning probability of “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, and “right_RT5” is set higher than the other states, and the RT4 state Since this is an advantageous section, when hitting these, the correct pressing order is notified, and the player can easily win the “RT5 Lip” and shift to the RT5 state. In addition, when it hits “left_RT5”, “middle_RT5”, and “right_RT5”, it will hit the ART lottery with a probability of 100%, so the ART is started simultaneously with the transition to the RT5 state.

  When ART is started after the transition to the RT5 state, the correct pushing order of the push order is all notified, so “left_bell 1” “left_bell 2” “middle_bell 1” “middle_bell 2” If you hit “Right_Bell 1” or “Right_Bell 2”, you can easily win the “Bell” with 9 roles, and “Left_RT5”, “Medium_RT5”, “Right_RT5” "RT5 Lip" can be easily won (that is, "RT1 Lip" is not won to shift to the RT1 state).

  Also, in the RT5 state, it is possible to hit “left middle right_RT6”, “left / right middle_RT6”, “middle left / right_RT6”, “middle right left_RT6”, “right left middle_RT6”, and “right middle left_RT6”. It is possible to shift to the RT6 state.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a great advantage can be obtained when ART is started in the RT5 state. In order to start ART in the RT5 state, the RT4 state is passed through. It has to come. In order to shift to the RT4 state, it is important not to shift to the RT1 state, and the RT3 state that is difficult to shift to the RT1 state is a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Also, if a transition from the RT5 state to the RT0 state via the RT6 state of one game and the return to the RT5 state can be entered again, the state becomes a state where the ART is linked and further for the player. This is an advantageous situation.

  In addition, the RT3 state is set such that it is easier to win a replay role (the probability of winning the replay role is higher) than the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state. Since the RT3 state is less likely to shift to the RT1 state than the RT2 state, it is also a state that is likely to shift to the replay high probability state (RT4 state or RT5 state), and the specification can be expected to further improve the replay probability. ing. Thus, the RT3 state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player from the viewpoint of the replay probability.

(Summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, as the RT state, the RT5 state that is most advantageous to the player, the RT4 state that has the highest probability of transition to the RT5 state, and the RT0 that can transition to the RT4 state In the case of transitioning to the RT1 state, including the state and the RT1 state that cannot transition to the RT4 state, the state transitions to the RT0 state after digesting a predetermined number of games. That is, the transition from RT1 state → RT0 state → RT4 state → RT5 state shifts to the most advantageous RT state, RT5 state, and the transition from the RT1 state to the RT0 state consumes a predetermined number of games. To be executed by. According to such an aspect, the predetermined number of games executed in the RT1 state becomes the minimum number of games up to the “ceiling”, and thereafter, the RT0 state and the RT4 state are passed, and the transition to the RT5 state, which is the most advantageous RT state, is made. To do. Therefore, since the number of games until reaching the ceiling is variable, the operation of the gaming machine can be improved and the number of games until reaching the ceiling can be controlled to some extent.

  In addition, the RT state includes an RT6 state that can be shifted from the RT5 state, and when the state is shifted to the RT6 state, after the prescribed number of games less than the predetermined number of games is consumed, the state is shifted to the RT0 state. For this reason, a route for transitioning from RT1 state → RT0 state → RT4 state → RT5 state can be provided separately from the route transitioning from RT6 state → RT0 state → RT4 state → RT5 state. At this time, the minimum number of games up to the “ceiling” is set to be smaller in the latter route than in the former route (the “prescribed game number” is smaller than the “predetermined game number”). According to such an aspect, since the RT6 state is completed immediately by reducing the “specified number of games” as much as possible, it is possible to immediately shift from the RT0 state to the RT4 state to the RT5 state after the end of the RT5 state. it can. That is, while having a ceiling function, it is possible to realize a specification close to a reed after the RT5 state ends.

  If the specified number of games in the RT6 state is one game, the RT6 state becomes the shortest, and immediately after the end of the RT5 state, it is possible to shift from the RT0 state to the RT4 state to the RT5 state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Case 12 Display window 13 Symbol display window 14 Medal insertion slot 15 Insertion switch 16 Bet switch 17 Settlement switch 18 Medal payout slot 20 Control device 30 Start switch 31 Front door 31A Operation part 31B Lower panel 31C Lower plate 32 Credits Display unit 40 Rotating reel 41 Left reel 42 Middle reel 43 Right reel 50 Stop switch 51 Left stop switch 52 Middle stop switch 53 Right stop switch 60 Reel unit 65 Hopper unit 66 Production unit 67 Image display unit 68 Lamp 69 Speaker 100 Game state control Means 110 Winning lottery means 120 Role lottery table 130 Reel control means 140 Winning determination means 150 Hopper control means 200 Production control means 210 Push order notification control Stage 220 setting unit 230 ART control means 240 game interval control means

Claims (3)

A rotating reel for variably displaying or stopping a plurality of symbols;
A start switch for variably displaying the design of the rotating reel;
A stop switch provided corresponding to the rotating reel, for stopping and displaying a symbol of the corresponding rotating reel;
A winning lottery means for drawing one of a plurality of winning roles or losing,
A role lottery table storing a winning area corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations;
Reel control means for performing control related to the stop display of the symbol of the rotating reel based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the operation of the stop switch;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning combination is won in any of the plurality of winning combinations based on the stop position of the rotating reel when the rotating reel stops displaying a symbol;
A push order notifying means for notifying information on the operation order of the stop switch;
Game state control means for managing a plurality of RT states with different probability of winning a replay role,
With
As the plurality of winning combinations, a small role in which game media is paid out by winning, a replay role that allows replaying by winning, and a bonus role that starts a bonus game by winning,
As the RT state, the most advantageous RT5 state for the player, the RT4 state set with the highest probability of transition to the RT5 state, the RT0 state that can transition to the RT4 state, and the RT1 that cannot transition to the RT4 state State, and
A gaming machine, wherein when transitioning to the RT1 state, the game machine transitions to the RT0 state after digesting a predetermined number of games. The RT state includes an RT6 state that can be shifted from the RT5 state,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when transitioning to the RT6 state, the game machine transitions to the RT0 state after digesting a prescribed number of games smaller than the predetermined number of games.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the prescribed number of games is one game.

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