JP2018130152A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of providing a setting difference related to an ART lottery even when a winning probability of the AT lottery can be directly varied by a preset set value.SOLUTION: A bonus game is configured so that the bonus game is finished when a predetermined regulated number of game media are acquired, and is set to become advantageous relative to a normal game, related to start of an ART or addition of a game number of the ART. Then, when a set value is advantageous to a player, relative to a case in which the set value is disadvantageous to a player, a winning probability of a first winning region (non-inquiry replay 1) in which a prescribed number (three pieces, for example) of game media are put out, is set to become high, and a winning probability of a second winning region (non-inquiry replay 2) in which a prescribed number (nine pieces, for example) of game media are put out, is set to become low.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

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

  This type of gaming machine is configured to give a predetermined profit to a player when winning a winning combination by an internal lottery. The winning probability in the internal lottery is determined by a preset value. This setting value can be changed only by using a predetermined key, and is generally performed before or after the opening of the hall by the manager of the hall where the gaming machine is installed. .

  In addition, as such gaming machines, there are those equipped with a game called ART. ART is a state in which the operation order of the stop button is notified to make it easy to win a small role and to easily win a replay role. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a configuration in which ART is started when an ART lottery is won.

Japanese Patent No. 5789025

  By the way, if the winning probability of the ART lottery as described above is changed according to a preset setting value, a setting difference can be provided regarding the execution of the ART. By providing the setting difference in this way, the fluctuation range of the profit given to the player can be increased, so that the game width can be widened.

  However, if the winning probability of the ART lottery cannot be changed by a preset setting value (for example, when prohibited by a rule or the like), it is difficult to provide a setting difference regarding the execution of the ART.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a setting difference with respect to an ART lottery even when the winning probability of the ART lottery cannot be directly changed by a preset set value. .

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, a push order notifying means for notifying information on the operation order of the stop switch, an ART control means for controlling the execution of ART for assisting the winning of a small role by the push order notifying means, and the advantage to the player Setting means for setting a set value from a plurality of set values having different levels, and a bonus combination for shifting to a bonus game by winning as the plurality of winning combinations, the bonus game being determined in advance The game is terminated when the specified number of game media is acquired, and is set to be more advantageous than the normal game with respect to the start of the ART or the addition of the number of ART games. The winning area includes a first winning area where a predetermined number of game media are paid out when winning, and the above-mentioned place when winning. A second winning area in which a specific number of game media larger than the number of the game media are paid out, and when the set value is advantageous for the player, the set value is more disadvantageous for the player. The winning probability of the first winning area is set high, and the winning probability of the second winning area is set low.

  The present invention is as described above, and the bonus game is set to be more advantageous than the normal game with respect to the start of ART or the addition of the number of ART games. Therefore, it is more advantageous to execute the bonus game for as long as possible. It becomes. On the other hand, this bonus game ends when a predetermined number of game media are acquired, so if the predetermined number is reached earlier, the bonus game ends earlier.

  In such a bonus game, a first winning area where a predetermined number of game media are paid out when winning, and a second winning area where a specific number of game media larger than the predetermined number is paid out when winning When the set value is advantageous for the player, the winning probability of the first winning area is set higher than the case where the set value is disadvantageous for the player, and the second winning area The probability of winning is set low. That is, when the set value is advantageous, it is easy to win the first winning area where the number of payouts is small, while when the set value is disadvantageous, it is easy to win the second winning area where the number of payouts is large. Yes. For this reason, when the set value is advantageous, the number of games until the specified number is reached relatively increases, and the bonus game is executed for a long time. By executing the bonus game for a long time in this way, it is advantageous for ART execution when the set value is advantageous, that is, a setting difference can be provided for the ART lottery.

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 diagram showing the symbol combination of the winning combination, (a) a diagram showing the MB combination, (b) a diagram showing the nine-piece combination, (c) a diagram showing the three-piece combination, (d) a diagram showing the two-piece combination . The figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (a) the figure which shows 5 piece combination, (b) the figure which shows replay A, (c) the figure which shows replay B, (d) the figure which shows replay C is there. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning area | region, a winning flag, and a payout, (a) The figure in normal games other than MB game, (b) The figure in MB game. It is a figure which shows the hand drawing table in each RT state, Comprising: (a) A figure in case a setting value is 1, (b) A figure in case a setting value is 6. It is a figure which shows whether ART lottery is performed in each winning area. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of an ART lottery, and the number of additional games. It is a figure which shows the number of acquisitions in the MB game which concerns on a modification.

  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, the line L connecting the middle symbol of the left reel 41, the middle symbol of the middle reel 42, and the middle symbol of the right reel 43 is set as an effective line. Has been. When a symbol combination associated with a winning combination is displayed along the active line, the winning combination is won.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to bet 1 to 3 medals in order to play one game, and even when one bet is placed, two medals are placed. The above-described line L is configured to be an effective line both when betting and when betting three medals.

  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. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape, 21 symbols are displayed at equal intervals.

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types 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. ing.

  Specifically, the left reel 41 has “Replay” “Bell 2” “Red 7” “Watermelon” “Replay” “Bell 2” “Blue 7” “Blue 7” “Watermelon” “Replay” The symbols are displayed in the order of “bell 1” “watermelon” “cherry” “BAR” “replay” “bell 1” “watermelon” “white 7” “replay” “bell 1” “watermelon”.

  Further, the middle reel 42 has “bell 1”, “replay”, “cherry”, “bell 1”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “blank”, “red 7”, “bell 1”, “replay”, “watermelon” as viewed in the rotation direction. Symbols are displayed in the order of “blank”, “blue 7”, “bell 1”, “replay”, “BAR”, “bell 2”, “white 7”, “watermelon”, “replay”, and “cherry”.

  In addition, the right reel 43 has “blank”, “bell 1”, “replay”, “blue 7”, “blue 7”, “bell 1”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “blank”, “bell 1”, “replay”. Symbols are displayed in the order of “bell 2” “red 7” “BAR” “bell 1” “replay” “watermelon” “white 7” “bell 1” “replay” “watermelon”.

(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

  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 RT1 state is a gaming state that shifts when 9 bells (described later) are missed in the RT2 state. In this RT1 state, when a promotion replay (described later) is hit, it returns to the RT2 state.

  The RT2 state is a gaming state that shifts when a specific rare combination (for example, a cherry to be described later) is hit in the RT0 state. This RT2 state can also be transitioned to when a promotion replay is hit in the RT1 state. This RT2 state ends when, for example, a predetermined number of games have been consumed.

  The RT state transition trigger in the above description is merely an example, and the RT state may be transitioned by other transition triggers. For example, it is possible to set an arbitrary transition opportunity such as winning a rare role, starting a bonus game, or ending a bonus game.

  The RT2 state described above is a “replay high probability state” in which the winning probability of the replay role is relatively improved as compared with the RT0 state or the RT1 state. In addition, the RT0 state and the RT1 state are “replay low probability states” in which the winning probability of the replay role is set relatively lower than the “replay high probability state”.

  Although not particularly shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, MB games (described later) can be executed in the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state, respectively. When an MB game is executed, in this embodiment, a small role is always established regardless of whether or not a replay role is won, so that a medal is always paid out for each game.

(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 the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the extracted random numbers are “lost”, “MB”, “9 bells”, “3 bells”, “cherry”, “watermelon”, “unquestion lip 1”, “unquestion lip 2”, “ It will be assigned to one of the winning areas of “Elevation Lip”.

(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. As shown in FIG. 9, the winning lottery means 110 switches and uses 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.

  Further, when the MB game is executed by winning the MB role, the symbol display position when the stop operation is performed when stopping at least one rotating reel 40 (right reel 43 in this embodiment) is displayed. As a reference, the rotating reel 40 is stopped with the number of smooth frames of less than one frame. That is, the rotary reel 40 is stopped at the timing of the stop operation without performing kicking control or pull-in 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.

(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. By referring to this set value, the role lottery table 120 corresponding to the set value is used in the role lottery, and the advantage to the player changes according to the set value. In this embodiment, the set value consists of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the most advantageous to the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more advantageous to the player. The degree becomes lower. That is, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest game-related advantage, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the game-related advantage decreases stepwise. 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. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, ART (assist replay time) is executed by notifying the pressing order.

  The ART control means 230 executes an ART lottery during an advantageous section game described later (for example, when the start switch 30 is operated), and executes a control to start the ART when the ART lottery is hit. If the ART lottery has already been won, a process of adding the number of ART execution games when the ART lottery has been won is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the ART lottery by the ART control means 230 shows that the lottery result by the winning lottery means 110 is “MB”, “9 bells”, “3 bells”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, or “Promotion Lip”. This is done when it is a winning area. In other words, the ART lottery is not performed when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 110 is one of the winning areas of “lost”, “unquestion lip 1”, and “unquestion lip 2” (or although the ART lottery is performed) A 100% chance of a fraudulent lottery result, which is substantially the same as when no ART lottery is performed).

  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. In the ART lottery table, since all the extractable random numbers are assigned “win” or “lost”, it is possible to identify “win” or “lost” by comparing the random numbers with the ART lottery table. it can.

  The ART started in this way is continued until a predetermined number of predetermined ART games (if there is an added number of games, the number of games obtained by adding the added number of games) is consumed. When the predetermined number of ART 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.

  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-described ART can be executed, and ART lottery is executed by the ART control means 230.

  The game section control means 240 executes control for shifting the game section from the normal section to the advantageous section when a predetermined condition is achieved. For example, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 110 is a winning area (for example, “MB”) related to a combination with no set difference or when winning a combination with no set difference, the game section is shifted to an advantageous section. Execute control. Alternatively, the advantageous section lottery may be executed when these winning results or winning results are generated, and the game section may be shifted to the advantageous section when the advantageous section lottery is won.

  This advantageous section continues until a predetermined number of advantageous section games is consumed. When the predetermined number of advantageous section games has been consumed, the game section shifts to the normal section. In addition to or in place of such processing, the advantageous section may be terminated when the ART is terminated.

(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 an MB combination that starts an MB game upon winning. The MB game is a bonus game that is executed until a predetermined profit is awarded to the player, and specifically ends when a prescribed number of medals are obtained (in the present embodiment, The MB game ends when more than 60 medals are paid out).

  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 relating 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 and 7, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment has “MB”, “9 sheets”, “3 sheets”, “2 sheets”, “5 sheets”, “Replay A” as winning combinations. “Replay B” and “Replay C” are provided.

  “MB” is the MB role. When the flag “MB” is established, as shown in FIG. 6A, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “MB”. That is, on the effective line, stop control is allowed such that “red 7” is displayed on the left reel 41, “red 7” is displayed on the middle reel 42, and “red 7” is displayed on the right reel 43. The When these symbols are displayed and “MB” is won, the MB game is started from the next game.

  The “9-piece role” is a small role. When the “9-piece winning” flag is established, as shown in FIG. 6B, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “9-piece winning”. That is, on the active line, “replay” is displayed on the left reel 41, “bell 1” or “bell 2” is displayed on the middle reel 42, and “replay” “white 7” “BAR” is displayed on the right reel 43. Stop control is permitted so that any one of “blue 7” and “blank” is displayed. When these symbols are displayed and a winning combination of “9 cards” is won, 9 medals are paid out.

  The “three-piece role” is a small role. When the “three-piece combination” flag is established, as shown in FIG. 6C, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “three-piece combination”. That is, on the effective line, either “watermelon”, “blue 7”, or “white 7” is displayed on the left reel 41, and “bell 1” or “bell 2” is displayed on the middle reel 42, and the right reel Stop control is allowed so that “Replay”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “Blue 7”, or “Blank” is displayed in 43. When these symbols are displayed and a winning combination of “three pieces” is won, three medals are paid out.

  “Two-piece role” is a small role. When the “double winning” flag is established, as shown in FIG. 6D, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “double winning”. That is, stop control is permitted so that “cherry” is displayed on the left reel 41 on the active line. When this symbol is displayed and a “two-piece combination” is won, two medals are paid out.

  The “5-player role” is a small role. When the flag “5 winning combinations” is established, as shown in FIG. 7A, stop control of the rotating reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “5 winning combinations”. That is, on the active line, one of “bell 1”, “blue 7”, and “red 7” is displayed on the left reel 41, “watermelon” is displayed on the middle reel 42, and “white 7” “ Stop control is allowed so that either “blank” is displayed. When these symbols are displayed and a winning combination of 5 is awarded, 5 medals are paid out.

  “Replay A” is a replay role. When the “Replay A” flag is established, as shown in FIG. 7B, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “Replay A”. That is, stop control is permitted so that “replay” is displayed on the left reel 41, “replay” is displayed on the middle reel 42, and “replay” is displayed on the right reel 43 on the active line. When these symbols are displayed and “Replay A” is won, it becomes possible to play the next game without newly inserting medals.

  “Replay B” is a replay role. When the “Replay B” flag is established, as shown in FIG. 7C, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “Replay B”. That is, on the effective line, “watermelon”, “white 7”, or “BAR” is displayed on the left reel 41, “replay” is displayed on the middle reel 42, and “bell 1” is displayed on the right reel 43. Thus, stop control is allowed. When these symbols are displayed and "Replay B" is won, the next game can be played without newly inserting medals.

  “Replay C” is a replay role. When the “Replay C” flag is established, as shown in FIG. 7D, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is permitted so as to form a winning mode corresponding to “Replay C”. That is, on the active line, either “Bell 1” or “Bell 2” is displayed on the left reel 41, “Replay” is displayed on the middle reel 42, and “Bell 1” is displayed on the right reel 43. Stop control is allowed. When these symbols are displayed and “Replay C” is won, the next game can be played without newly inserting medals.

(About the winning area)
As described above, the winning lottery table 120 according to the present embodiment is provided with a winning area as shown in FIG. In other words, “losing”, “MB”, “9 bells”, “3 bells”, “cherry”, “watermelon”, “unquestion lip 1”, “unquestion lip 2”, and “promotion lip” are provided as winning areas.

The role lottery table 120 is provided corresponding to each RT state and set value. If the RT state and the set value are the same, the same lottery table 120 does not matter whether the MB game is being executed or not. used. However, the flags and payouts assigned to each winning area are set differently depending on whether the MB game is being played or the MB game is not being executed.
First, the flags and payouts assigned to each winning area during the normal game will be described with reference to FIG.

  The winning area “losing” is a winning area to which no winning combination is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, the result of the unfair winning lottery that has not won any winning combination is obtained. When the lottery result is “losing”, the stop control of the winning symbol is not allowed, so that a payout cannot be obtained in this game.

  The winning area “MB” is a winning area to which the winning combination “MB” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, a flag relating to the winning combination “MB” is established. When the flag related to “MB” is established, stop control of the winning symbol of MB combination is permitted. If the winning symbol of the MB combination can be aligned on the active line, the start of the MB game can be obtained as a payout.

  In addition, the winning area “9-bell” is a winning area to which the winning combination “9 winning combinations” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, a flag relating to the winning combination “9 winning combinations” is established. When the flag relating to “9 winning combinations” is established, stop control of winning symbols for 9 winning combinations is permitted. If the winning symbols of 9 winning combinations can be aligned on the active line, 9 medals can be obtained as a payout. If the game state is the RT2 state and the winning symbol for the 9-card combination cannot be aligned on the active line in the game in which the flag for “9-card combination” is established (if the 9-bell is missed) In this case, the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state as an opportunity.

  In addition, the winning area “3 bells” is a winning area to which the winning combination “3 winning combinations” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, a flag relating to the winning combination “three winning combinations” is established. When the flag relating to “three-piece combination” is established, stop control of the winning combination of three-piece combination is permitted. If the winning symbols of three winning combinations can be aligned on the active line, three medals can be obtained as a payout.

  Further, the winning area “two bells” is a winning area to which the winning combination “two-sheet combination” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, a flag relating to the winning combination “two winning combinations” is established. When the flag relating to “two-piece combination” is established, stop control of a winning combination of two-piece combination is permitted. If two winning combinations can be aligned on the active line, two medals can be obtained as a payout.

  Further, the winning area “5 bells” is a winning area to which the winning combination “5 winning combinations” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, a flag relating to the winning combination “5 winning combinations” is established. When the flag related to “5 winning combinations” is established, stop control of the winning symbols for 5 winning combinations is permitted. If the winning symbols of 5 winning combinations can be aligned on the effective line, 5 medals can be obtained as a payout.

  Further, the winning area “unquestion lip 1” is a winning area to which the winning combination “Replay A” is assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, a flag relating to the winning combination “Replay A” is established. When the flag relating to “Replay A” is established, stop control of the winning symbol of Replay A is permitted. If the winning symbols of Replay A can be aligned on the active line, replay (the right to play the next game without newly inserting medals) can be obtained as a dividend.

  In addition, the winning area “unanswered lip 2” is a winning area to which the winning combinations “Replay A” and “Replay B” are assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, flags relating to the winning combination “Replay A” and “Replay B” are established. When the flags relating to “Replay A” and “Replay B” are established, stop control of the winning symbols of Replay A and Replay B is permitted. If the winning symbols of Replay A or Replay B can be aligned on the active line, replay (the right to play the next game without newly inserting medals) can be obtained as a dividend.

The winning area “promotional lip” is a winning area to which the winning combinations “Replay A” and “Replay C” are assigned. If the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in this winning area, flags relating to the winning combination “Replay A” and “Replay C” are established. When the flags relating to “Replay A” and “Replay C” are established, stop control of the winning symbols of Replay A and Replay C is permitted. If the winning symbols of Replay A or Replay C can be aligned on the active line, replay (the right to play the next game without newly inserting medals) can be obtained as a dividend.
Next, flags and payouts assigned to each winning area during the MB game will be described with reference to FIG.

  During an MB game, regardless of which winning area the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in all winning combinations (“9 winning”, “3 winning”, “2 winning”, “5 winning) The “combination” flag is established.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is selected from any of the winning areas “lost” “MB” “9 bells” “3 bells” “cherry” “watermelon” If it is included, the flags relating to the winning combination “9 winning combinations”, “3 winning combinations”, “2 winning combinations”, and “5 winning combinations” are established.

  Also, if the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in the winning area “unquestion lip 1”, the winning combination “9 winning combinations” “3 winning combinations” “2 winning combinations” “5 winning combinations” “replay A” Is established.

  In addition, if the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in the winning area “unquestion lip 2”, the winning combination “9 winning combinations” “3 winning combinations” “2 winning combinations” “5 winning combinations” “replay A” The flag relating to “Replay B” is established.

Further, if the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in the winning area “promotional lip”, the winning combination “9 winning combinations” “3 winning combinations” “2 winning” “5 winning” “Replay A” The flag relating to “Replay C” is established.
Then, by the following stop control, control is performed so that a predetermined payout is obtained for each winning area.

  That is, when the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in a winning area other than “unquestioned lip 1”, stop control is performed with priority on the number of payouts. That is, the stop control is executed so that “9 winning combinations” having the largest number of payouts among the small winning combinations wins. Specifically, the pull-in control is executed so that the winning symbols of nine winning combinations are aligned on the active line, and control is performed so that nine medals are always obtained as a payout.

  On the other hand, when the random number extracted by the winning lottery means 110 is included in the winning area “unquestion lip 1”, stop control is performed with priority given to the number of flags (number of symbol combinations). That is, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the symbol combination of “three-piece combination” (three types of left reel 41 × two types of middle reel 42 × five types of right reel 43) is a combination of other winning combinations. Therefore, the stop control is executed so that the “three-piece combination” wins. Specifically, the pull-in control is executed so that the winning symbols of three winning combinations are aligned on the active line, and control is performed so that three medals are always obtained as a payout.

(About ART lottery during MB game)
The MB game according to the present embodiment is set to be more advantageous than the normal game with respect to the start of ART or the addition of the number of ART games.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, regarding the winning probability of the ART lottery, the winning probability is 1/1000 in the normal game (non-MB game), while 1 in the MB game. It is designed to win with a probability of / 100, and the player who is in the MB game is more likely to win the ART lottery.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, regarding the number of additional ART games when an ART lottery is won during ART, 10 games are added in the normal game (non-MB game), while in the MB game In this case, 100 games are added, and the number of games is set to increase in the MB game.

  Therefore, for the player, if the number of MB games is increased as much as possible and the number of ART lotteries performed during the MB game is increased, more profits can be obtained. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the winning probability related to the winning lottery in the RT2 state, which is a high replay probability state, is set when the set value is advantageous to the player (for example, when the set value is 6). The winning probability of “unquestion lip 1” is set higher and the winning probability of “unquestion lip 2” is set lower than when the value is disadvantageous for the player (for example, when the set value is 1). In other words, when the set value is 6, compared to the case where the set value is 1, there is a higher probability of hitting “unquestion lip 1” and the number of payouts will be 3, and not hitting “unquestion lip 2”. The probability that the number of payouts will be nine is set low.

  For this reason, when the set value is advantageous for the player, the probability of winning a small number of payouts is high, so that the number of games until the specified number of MB game end conditions is reached increases. It is configured. With such a configuration, when the set value is advantageous for the player, the number of MB games is increased, the number of ART lotteries performed during the MB game is increased, and more profits can be obtained. It can be done.

  For example, when the lottery probability shown in FIG. 9 is used, the probability that the ART lottery is performed is the same in both cases of setting 1 and setting 6 (“MB”, “9 bells”, “3 bells”, “cherry”). Probability of hitting one of the “watermelons” = 13900/65536). However, the probability of winning “Unrequired Lip 1” in which 3 of the winning areas where ART drawing is not performed is 16384/65536 in the case of setting 1 is 24329/65 in the case of setting 6. In addition, the probability of hitting “Unquestioned Reply 2” in which 9 cards are paid out is 35252/65536 in the case of setting 1 and 27307/65536 in the case of setting 6. . According to such a configuration, in setting 1, since the number of games in which nine medals are paid out without performing ART drawing is increased in comparison with setting 6, the number of games until reaching the prescribed number is relatively The number of ART lotteries during the MB game is also reduced.

  Therefore, although there is no setting difference in the ART drawing itself, when the setting value is advantageous for the player, the number of ART drawing is increased under advantageous conditions (in the MB game). That is, it is easy to hit the ART lottery.

(Summary)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the MB game is set to be more advantageous than the normal game with respect to the start of ART or the addition of the number of ART games. This is advantageous for the execution of On the other hand, this MB game ends when a predetermined number of game media are acquired in advance, and therefore the MB game ends early when the predetermined number is reached.

  In such an MB game, a first winning area (unquestioned Lip 1) in which a predetermined number (3) of game media is paid out when winning, and a specific number (9) larger than the predetermined number when winning A second winning area (unquestioned lip 2) from which the game media are paid out, and the first set value is advantageous to the player, the first set value is less than the first disadvantage to the player. The winning probability of the first winning area (unquestion lip 1) is set high, and the winning probability of the second winning area (unquestion lip 2) is set low. That is, when the set value is advantageous, it is easy to hit “unquestion lip 1”, while when the set value is unfavorable, it is easy to hit “unquestion lip 2”. For this reason, when the set value is advantageous, the number of games until the specified number is reached relatively increases, and the MB game is executed for a long time. As described above, when the MB game is executed for a long time, it is advantageous in terms of ART execution when the set value is advantageous, that is, a setting difference can be provided for the ART lottery.

  In the above description, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 110 is a winning area of any one of “MB”, “9 bells”, “3 bells”, “cherry”, “watermelon”, and “elevation lip”. Although ART lottery is performed, it is not limited to this. For example, the ART lottery may be always performed during the advantageous section without referring to the lottery result by the winning lottery means 110.

  In the above explanation, the payout of “unquestion lip 1” in the MB game is 3 and the payout of “unquestion lip 2” in the MB game is 9. However, the number of payouts is not limited to this. Can be set to

  For example, when the number of times of hitting “unanswered lip 1” during the MB game is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, the number of times of hitting “unquestioned lip 1” during the MB game is less than the predetermined number of times. It may be set so that the number of acquired sheets increases. Specifically, 8 “unquestioned lip 1” payouts during the MB game, 9 “unquestioned lip 2” payouts during the MB game, and the prescribed number of MB game end conditions as 114. For example, if the number of hits of “Unanswered Lip 1” during an MB game is 3 or more times, the number of times of hitting “Unanswered Lip 1” is 3 or more. It can be set to increase the number of cards acquired during the game.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when the number of times of hitting “unrequired lip 1” is 0 in the MB game, 117 cards are acquired and reach the specified number (9 × 13 times). If the number of times of hitting “Unquestioned Lip 1” is 1 time, 116 sheets will be obtained and the prescribed number will be reached (9 times × 12 times + 8 times × 1 time). If the number of wins is 2 times, 115 will be acquired to reach the specified number (9 x 11 times + 8 x 2 times), and the number of times to win "Unquestioned Lip 1" during the MB game will be 3 times If you get 122 cards and reach the specified number (9 x 10 times + 8 x 3 times), you get 121 cards if the number of times you hit "Unanswered Lip 1" is 4 times during the MB game The number of times that the specified number is reached (9 x 9 times + 8 x 4 times) If the number of times is 120 times, it reaches the specified number (9 times x 8 times + 8 times x 5 times). Acquire and reach the specified number (9 x 7 times + 8 x 6 times). If the number of times to hit “Unanswered Lip 1” is 7 times during the MB game, obtain 118 pieces and reach the specified number (9 sheets × 6 times + 8 sheets × 7 times) can be set.

  In this way, if the number of wins in the MB game is increased when the number of times of hitting “unquestion lip 1” is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the player who is more likely to hit “unquestion lip 1” is more likely to win. Since this is advantageous, a synergistic effect can be obtained by combining with an increase in the number of MB games. That is, the degree of influence that the set value has on the player's profit can be further increased.

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

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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;
ART control means for controlling the execution of ART for assisting the winning of a small role by the push order notification means;
A setting means for setting a setting value from a plurality of setting values having different advantages to the player;
With
As the plurality of winning combinations, a bonus combination that shifts to a bonus game by winning,
The bonus game is configured to end when a predetermined number of game media are acquired, and is set to be more advantageous than the normal game in terms of starting the ART or adding the number of ART games. And
As the winning area in the bonus game, a first winning area in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when winning, and a second game medium in which a predetermined number of game media more than the predetermined number are paid out when winning A winning area, and
When the set value is advantageous for the player, the winning probability of the first winning area is set higher than when the set value is disadvantageous for the player, and the second winning area A gaming machine characterized by a low probability of winning.

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