JP2006000178A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that is very interesting and can more strongly attract a player's interest by allowing the player to actively win a bonus game as a special combination and accentuating a game even in a game tending to be monotonous. <P>SOLUTION: During an RT game, the game machine adds a specified value set in a specified value table 151 by a computing counter 150 in accordance with the result of a lottery by a combination lottery section 101. A special combination winning control section 160 makes a player move to a normal game when the counting value of the computing counter 150 reaches an attainment value determined by an attainment value lottery section 140. An advancement value to advance the counting value toward the attainment value and a retreat value to retreat the counting value from the attainment value are provided in the specified value table 151 to accelerate a movement to a normal game in which a special combination can be won if a combination for an advancement value is won. Conversely, a movement to a normal game is delayed if a combination for the retreat value is won. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game by rotating a reel that displays a symbol, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that creates a gaming state with a high probability of winning a predetermined role to improve the preference.

  In a conventional gaming machine (slot machine), when a special role is won in a lottery of a normal game and the combination of symbols of the special role stops on the active line, that is, on the condition that the special role is won To special games. The special game is a game that is advantageous to the player because the expected value of the number of acquired medals is larger than that of the normal game.

  Here, bonus games such as a BB (Big Bonus) game and an RB (Regular Bonus) game are known as special games. In general, players want more medals. Therefore, the player plays a game while wishing to win a prize for BB or RB. However, although BB and RB have a large game value payout, the probability of winning in the internal lottery is small. Therefore, even if the game is continued for a long time, winnings to BB and RB become sporadic. This is a factor that diminishes the player's willingness to continue playing.

  As a function of the slot machine which has improved the above-mentioned point that winnings to BB and RB become sporadic, there is a so-called bonus stock function. In the bonus stock function, even if BB or RB is won at the time of internal lottery, the small role flag or lose flag is always established after the next game, and even if the bonus flag is raised, the bonus symbols cannot be aligned on the reel To produce. For example, if a bonus flag is set after winning a bonus, a lottery table set to increase the probability of winning a replay prize from the next game is rarely won at the time of internal lottery. This is because, when winning a win, the standing bonus flag is prioritized and the reel stop control table for bonus winning is selected, so that the re-rendering role (replay role) can be performed without winning the lost game. This is to create a state where a bonus cannot be won by winning and selecting a replay reel stop control table. In addition, reel stop control is performed so that most of them are missed even if they are won frequently. As a result, in almost every game, a replay or small role flag is set or a shift hardly occurs at the time of the internal lottery, so that the transition to the bonus game is not performed and the state where the bonus is not digested is maintained.

  The state in which the right to win BB or RB (a state in which bonuses are stocked) is referred to as RT (replay time) or ST (stock time). During this replay time, BBs and RBs newly won in the internal lottery are accumulated and stocked. Then, the game continues to be digested, and when a certain condition is satisfied, the game shifts to the normal game. In the normal game, the probability that the loser is drawn in the internal lottery is higher than the replay time, so that the stock BB or RB can be won.

  If there are a plurality of stock bonuses, the replay time is entered again after the bonus game ends. Here, by preparing a plurality of replay time periods and giving the possibility of selecting a short period as the replay time period to be set again, there is a possibility that the stock bonuses will be released one after another. A certain game can be realized. As a result, a game content in which a plurality of bonus games can be suddenly continued in a state where there is no transition to a bonus game for a long period of time (for example, for several hundred games or more) is realized. The replay time is devised so that it is difficult for the player side to discern it. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting a transition from the replay time to the normal gaming state.

JP 2002-315873 A

  However, in the slot machine having the conventional replay time function, when the transition to the replay time state is made again after the bonus game is finished, for example, only a plurality of replay time periods are set as described above. The player continues to play the game while expecting a passive transition to the normal gaming state until he gets tired. If the replay time period is long, the willingness to play a game cannot be maintained, and the player may stop the game on the way. This is not preferable because it reduces the operating rate of the slot machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and enables players to win a bonus game in which the player himself / herself is actively playing a special role, so as to increase the game even in games that tend to be monotonous. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is highly attractive and that can further attract the player's interest.

  As a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems, the present inventor has come up with various aspects of the invention described below.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, a prescribed value table in which a prescribed value in which a plurality of different values are defined, and a lottery result by the lottery means according to the lottery result. A special counter that is advantageous to the player when the predetermined value set in the value table is selected and the arithmetic counter performs an operation based on the selected predetermined value and the value of the arithmetic counter satisfies the achievement value. A special combination winning control means for making a special combination for performing a game possible to win, and the prescribed value table includes a forward value for advancing the value of the arithmetic counter toward the achievement value And a retreat value for retreating the value of the calculation counter from the achievement value.

  In the present invention, when the advance value of the specified value table is selected according to the lottery result by the lottery means, the transition to the normal game in which the special combination (BB and RB) can be won is accelerated. In addition, when the backward value of the specified value table is selected according to the lottery result by the lottery means, the shift to the normal game described above is delayed. In this way, depending on the lottery result by the lottery means, it is possible to accelerate the transition to the normal game where the special role can be won or to delay the game even in a game that tends to be monotonous. Inflection can be achieved, and improvement in preference is realized.

  Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention further includes game number lottery means for lottering the number of games, and achievement value lottery means for lottering the achievement value, wherein the special prize winning control means includes the game number lottery. If the value of the operation counter satisfies the achievement value drawn by the achievement value lottery means within the number of games drawn by the means, the special combination can be awarded.

  Further, in another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the lottery means is a role lottery means for performing a lottery of a role including the special role, and the calculation counter is in accordance with a winning combination by the role lottery means. Then, the specified value set in the specified value table is selected, and an operation is performed based on the selected specified value.

  In another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a first lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the respective combinations are set to predetermined probabilities, and the predetermined combination that is one type of the combination is the first And a second lottery table having a higher win probability than the lottery table, wherein the calculation counter calculates the specified value set according to each of the combinations in the second lottery table. And when the value of the calculation counter satisfies the achievement value, the special combination winning control means shifts from the second lottery table to the first lottery table and can win the special combination. State.

  Specifically, the first lottery table is a lottery table that is used in a normal gaming state where a prize can be won to BB or RB, and the second lottery table has a predetermined role compared to the first lottery table, for example, It is a lottery table in which a replay winning area is set widely. In this case, the second lottery table is used in the RT gaming state. The special combination winning control means, when the operation counter reaches the achievement value determined by the achievement value lottery means as a result of calculating the prescribed value of the prescribed value table according to the lottery result of the role by the lottery means, to the normal game Transition. Then, by providing both the advance value and the reverse value in the specified value table set in correspondence with the lottery combination in the lottery means, the RT game state can be accelerated if the advance value is selected by the arithmetic counter. The transition to the normal game which can be ended and finished to BB or RB is accelerated, while the transition to the normal game is delayed if the backward value is selected by the arithmetic counter. In this way, even in RT games that have been apt to be monotonous in the past, it is possible to achieve inflection of the game and to improve the preference.

  In another aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, the calculation counter adds or subtracts the specified value.

  Further, in another aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, an effect is performed according to the value of the arithmetic counter.

  Moreover, the other aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention produces an effect according to the specified value of the winning combination by the combination lottery means.

  Moreover, the other aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention produces effects according to the number of games drawn by the number-of-games lottery means.

  In addition, during RT games, the player performs the performance according to the acquisition points of the prescribed value according to the winning combination by the role lottery, the counter value of the arithmetic counter, the determined number of games and the achieved value. It is possible to know what role has been won in the game, how much is left until the transition to the normal game, etc., and can improve the preference.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to win a bonus game in which a player himself / herself is actively playing a special role, and it is possible to achieve inflection of the game even in a game that tends to be monotonous. As a result, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that has high taste and can further attract the player's interest.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine (game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, “game” means a series of operations from the insertion of a medal to the insertion of the next medal through the operation of a stop switch.

(Slot machine 10)
A front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and a transparent display window 21 is provided on the front panel 20. On the other hand, three reels (rotating drums) 31 are arranged inside the housing and behind the display window 21. A left reel 31L, a middle reel 31C, and a right reel 31R are arranged from the left as viewed from the player. The reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are ring-shaped bodies, and a reel tape on which a plurality of winning symbols (designs constituting a winning combination) are printed is affixed to the outer peripheral surface thereof. For example, 21 types of symbols are arranged at equal intervals on one reel. However, the arrangement of symbols differs for each reel. From the inside of the display window 21, three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R can be seen.

  A stepping motor (not shown) is connected to the center of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R, and the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are rotated by driving the stepping motor. Therefore, from the standpoint of the player, the symbols of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R appear to move up and down within the display window 21. Further, a back lamp (not shown) is provided inside the reels 31L, 31C and 31R. Three back lamps are arranged for each reel, and are arranged inside the reels 31L, 31C and 31R so as to correspond to each of nine symbols in total that can be seen from the display window 21 when the reels are stopped. ing. The reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are made of a light-transmitting material, and are configured so that the symbols attached to the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are illuminated when the back lamp is turned on.

  In a portion including the display window 21 of the front panel 20, an effective line group 22 including effective lines 22a, 22b, and 22c is set. The effective line group 22 includes a horizontal effective line 22a in the horizontal direction, two effective lines 22b in the upper and lower horizontal directions, and two effective lines 22c in the diagonally downward and leftward directions. ing. The symbols attached to the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are spaced so that all nine symbols visible from the display window 21 are positioned on these effective line groups 22 when the reels 31L, 31C and 31R are stopped. Is arranged in.

  A medal insertion slot 23 is provided on the lower right side of the front panel 20, and when a player inserts a medal from here, one of the effective lines 22a, 22b and 22c, or one of the effective lines 22a, 22b, and 22c. 5 lines are activated and the activated line lamp 24 is lit. When the number of inserted medals is one, one effective line 22a is effective. When two medals are inserted, three horizontal effective lines 22a and 22b are effective. In total, the five effective lines 22a to 22c including the two effective lines 22c become effective. This control is performed by a main CPU 51 (see FIG. 2) described later. For example, when three medals are inserted, if a combination of specific symbols is stopped on at least one effective line 22a to 22c when the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped, the combination depends on the combination. I won the winning role.

  Further, a credit number display unit 25, a game number display unit 26 and a payout number display unit 27 are provided below the display window 21 of the front panel 20. The number of credited medals is displayed on the credit number display unit 25. The number-of-games display section 26 displays the number of remaining predetermined games and the number of games already played in special games and the like. The number-of-payout display unit 27 displays the number of medals when the medals are paid out.

  On the upper side of the display window 21 of the front panel 20, an effect display device 40 such as a liquid crystal display panel for displaying a color image is provided so as to be visible to the player. The effect display device 40 displays various images when performing an effect during the game. In addition, various operation switches that are operated by the player to advance the game are provided on the front surface of the housing. For example, in this embodiment, a start switch 41, a stop switch group 42, and a bet switch group 43 are provided. Furthermore, speakers 71 are provided on the left and right of the effect display device 40 and on the lower part of the front panel 20 (near the medal payout opening).

  The start switch 41 is a switch, for example, a lever, that is operated by the player when starting the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R. The stop switch group 42 includes a left stop switch 42L that is operated when stopping the left reel 31L, a middle stop switch 42C that is operated when stopping the middle reel 31C, and a right stop that is operated when stopping the right reel 31R. Switch 42R. These stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R are juxtaposed as buttons, for example. The bet switch group 43 is a switch group for designating the number of bets (the number of bets) when a player inserts a medal in a credit. The bet switch group 43 includes a 1-bet / 2-bet switch 43a and a MAX bet switch (3-bet switch) 43b. It is configured. These bet switches 43a and 43b are also arranged as buttons, for example. Each time the 1-bet / 2-bet switch 43a is operated, the bet number is switched between 1 and 2, and when the MAX bet switch 43b is operated, the bet number becomes 3. Above the bet switches 43a and 43b, an inserted number display unit 28 is provided, and in accordance with an operation of the bet switches 43a and 43b or insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 23, the inserted number display unit 28 displays a medal. The number of inserted sheets is displayed.

  As will be described in detail later, in the normal game, when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 23 or operates the bet switch group 43, the effective lines 22a to 22c are activated according to the number of bets. Further, when the player operates the start switch 41, a lottery for a combination is performed and the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R start to rotate. When the player operates the stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R, the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R stops according to the operated button, and a combination of symbols arranged on the activated effective line is displayed. When it matches with a predetermined combination of symbols of a combination, a prize is awarded, and medals are paid out according to the winning combination. However, when the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C and 31R is stopped, control based on the lottery result of the winning combination is performed.

  Further, during the game (game), various effects such as lighting of the back lamp, image display using the effect display device 40, output of sound from the speaker 71, and the like are performed. Further, as such an effect, a notification effect of the possibility of winning a role may be performed.

Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the slot machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, a main control board 50, a sub control board 60, a reel board 11, a central display board 12, and a power supply board 13 connected to the main control board 50 are arranged.

(Main control board 50)
The main control board 50 is provided with a main CPU 51, ROM 52, RAM 53, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 54, which are connected to each other via a bus 55.

  The main CPU 51 reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. The main CPU 51 reads out programs, data, and the like stored in the ROM 52, and controls the entire slot machine 10 based on these.

  In the ROM 52, the main CPU 51 stores programs, data, and the like necessary for processing shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-6 described later and other game controls. The RAM 53 is used when the main CPU 51 performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 54 performs timing control and the like when signals are transmitted and received between the main control board 50, the sub control board 60, the reel board 11, the central display board 12, and the power supply board 13. . However, transmission of signals from the main control board 50 to the sub control board 60 is performed between the main control board 50 and the sub control board 60, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 60 to the main control board 50 is not performed. Not done.

(Sub control board 60)
The sub control board 60 is provided with a sub CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, image control processor 64, image data ROM 65, video RAM 66, tone generator circuit 67, amplifier 68 and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 69. The sub CPU 61, ROM 62, control RAM 63, image control processor 64, sound source circuit 67 and I / F circuit 69 are connected to each other via a bus 70. The image data ROM 65 and the video RAM 66 are connected to the image control processor 64, and the amplifier 68 is connected to the sound source circuit 67.

  The sub CPU 61 reads (fetches), interprets (decodes) and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 61 reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 62, and controls the sub control board 60 as a whole, particularly controls the effects for the player. Note that there are no restrictions on the processing capability or development language of the sub CPU 61.

  In the ROM 62, the sub CPU 61 stores a program, data, and the like necessary for an effect method shown in FIG. 7-1 described later, an image display process shown in FIG. 7-2, and other effects during the game. The RAM 63 is used when the sub CPU 61 performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The sub CPU 61, ROM 62, and RAM 63 have the same functions as the main CPU 51, ROM 52, and RAM 53 provided on the main control board 50, respectively. The ROM 62 and the RAM 63 may be the same as the ROM 52 and the RAM 53, respectively, but those having a capacity larger than these may be used.

  The effect display device 40 described above is connected to an image control processor 64. The image data ROM 65 stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 40. The video RAM 66 is used when the image control processor 64 creates an image to be displayed on the effect display device 40, and image data to be displayed is developed in the video RAM 66 based on data read from the image data ROM 65. .

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a speaker 71, the above-described back lamp, and the like are provided in addition to the effect display device 40 as effect peripheral devices. The speaker 71 is connected to the amplifier 68. These performance peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game (such as a notification effect of the possibility of winning the role), and are connected only to the sub-control board 60. And is not connected to the main control board 50.

  The I / F circuit 69 performs timing control and the like when receiving a signal from the main control board 50. As described above, the signal is transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub control board 60, but the signal is not transmitted from the sub control board 60 to the main control board 50. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

(Reel board 11)
A stepping motor (not shown) for driving the left reel 31L, the middle reel 31C, and the right reel 31R is connected to the reel substrate 11. Control of the operations of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R is performed by the main CPU 51 through the reel substrate 11.

(Central display board 12)
The central display substrate 12 is attached to, for example, a central portion on the back side of the front panel 20. The central display board 12 includes a selector 81, a 1-bet / 2-bet switch 43a, a MAX bet switch (3-bet switch) 43b, a start switch (lever) 41, a left stop switch (button) 42L, and a middle stop switch (button) 42C. A right stop switch (button) 42R, a setting display section 82, and a setting change switch 83 are connected.

  The selector 81 identifies whether or not the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 23 is a regular one, and removes an illegal medal. The setting display unit 82 is arranged so as to be visible from the back side of the front panel 20, and displays settings relating to probability and payout (for example, settings 1 to 6). The setting change switch 83 is a switch operated when changing the setting related to the probability and the payout.

(Power supply board 13)
A setting change enabling switch 91, a power switch 92, a hopper device 93, and a power device 94 are connected to the power device board 13. The setting change enable switch 91 is a switch that is operated when a setting change using the setting change switch 83 is enabled. That is, the setting change using the setting change switch 83 can be performed only when the setting change enable switch 91 is in the ON state. The power switch 92 is a switch for switching on / off the power supply device 94. The hopper device 93 is a device for storing and paying out medals, and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the stored medals to the player based on an instruction from the main CPU 51 via the power supply device board 13. .

Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 50 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the main control board 50. In the present embodiment, for example, the following units 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 130, 140, and 160 are configured from the programs of the main CPU 51 and the ROM 52. The storage units 103, 104, 141 and counters 131, 150 are provided. For example, the ROM 52 stores data of the following tables 121, 122, 123, and 151.

(Role drawing part 101)
The role lottery unit 101 draws a role (special role, small role, replay, etc.) in accordance with timing control by the timing control unit 102 described later. Here, the special role is a role for shifting to a special game that is different from the normal game and is advantageous to the player. The small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of medals to the player, and for example, a plurality of types are provided. Replay is a role that gives a player the right to replay while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the previous game.

  The role lottery unit 101 obtains one random number after generating a random number internally for each game. Further, an appropriate table is selected from the internal lottery tables (second lottery table) 121 and 122 and the normal game lottery table (first lottery table) 123 stored in the ROM 52, and the selected lottery table. The presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination are determined based on the area to which the acquired random number belongs.

  The role lottery unit 101 generates random numbers in a predetermined area (decimal 0 to 65535), for example, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the start switch 41 is operated, Get the numeric value. In the lottery table, a special role winning area, a small role winning area, a replay winning area, a non-winning (losing) area, etc. are set at a predetermined ratio with respect to random numbers that can be acquired by the role lottery unit 101. Yes. In other words, the lottery table defines the relationship between random numbers and each combination. For example, a random value (a + α) from a random value (a) is assigned to a special combination (BB), and the next random number From the numerical value (a + α + 1), another random value (a + α + 1 + β) is assigned to the special combination (RB), and the random value is similarly assigned to the small combination winning area and the like. Then, the winning combination in the area including the random value acquired by the winning lottery unit 101 becomes the winning winning combination as a result of the winning lottery.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of each table, (a) shows the configuration of the normal game lottery table 123, (b) shows the configuration of the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121, (C) shows the configuration of the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122. In the present embodiment, among the roles shown in FIG. 4, BB and RB correspond to special roles, cherry, watermelon and bell correspond to small roles, and RP (replay) and (b), RP1 and RP2 shown in (c) correspond to the re-lottery role. As will be described later, the normal game lottery table (first lottery table) 123 is a lottery table that is normally used in the normal gaming state, and includes a special role winning area, a small role winning area, a replay winning area, and a lost area. Is set.

  In the present embodiment, there are provided two types of internal medium lottery tables (second lottery tables) that are used in the game state at the replay time and in which the replay winning area is set wider than the normal game lottery table 123. . One internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 is a lottery table used when a transition is made from the normal gaming state to the replay time gaming state, and the other internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122. Is a lottery table used after satisfying a predetermined condition in a game using the internal medium lottery table 121. In the internal lottery tables 121 and 122, the replay winning area is divided into two areas RP1 and RP2. One RP1 is an area for winning a replay by a reel stop control by a reel control unit 106, which will be described later, and the other RP2 is an area not winning a replay by a reel stop control by a reel control unit 106. In addition, the internal / intermediate lottery table 122 is configured such that the loss area of the internal / intermediate lottery table 121 is divided into two areas, that is, a loss 1 and a loss 2.

  Then, the combination lottery unit 101 determines an area to which the random number value belongs by comparing the acquired random number value with an appropriate lottery table, and determines a combination corresponding to the area to which the random value belongs. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the special combination winning area, it is determined that the special combination is won, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined to be lost. If any combination is won, the flag for the combination is turned on.

  Further, the combination lottery unit 101 transmits information indicating the result of the lottery, for example, information indicating which combination is won to the sub-control board 60.

(Timing control unit 102)
The timing control unit 102 controls the operation timing of the combination lottery unit 101, a reel control unit 106 and a winning determination unit 107, which will be described later. For example, the timing control unit 102 causes the role lottery unit 101 to perform a lottery on the condition that the start switch 41 is operated, causes the reel control unit 106 to start rotating the reel group 31, and stops The reel control unit 106 is controlled to stop the reel group 31 on the condition that the switch group 42 is operated, and further, the winning determination unit 107 is made to determine the winning on the condition that the reel group 31 is stopped. . Note that the operation of the timing control unit 102 is not limited to these.

(Flag information storage unit 103, special role winning possible number storage unit 104)
The flag information storage unit 103 stores the type of the winning combination and the fact that the flag is turned on when a flag for any combination is turned on by the combination lottery unit 101. Further, the flag information storage unit 103 includes a special role winning possible number storage unit 104. The special role winning count storage unit 104 is a number determined based on the number of stocks in the ST machine, that is, the number of times that the special role has already been won, and the number of times that the special role can be won (after this, The number of times that the game can be won) is stored. As described above, since the special role includes two types of roles, BB and RB, the special role winning count storage unit 104 individually sets the BB special role possible count and the RB special role win count separately. To remember. Further, the flag information storage unit 103 stores ON / OFF of a bonus release flag indicating whether or not the special combination is in a state where a prize can be won.

(Adding unit 105)
When the special lot flag is turned on by the combination lottery unit 101, that is, when the special combination is won, the addition unit 105 sets the special combination winning count stored in the special combination winning count storage unit 104. Add “1”. That is, the stock number is increased by “1”.

(Game number lottery section 130, RT game number counter 131)
The number-of-games lottery unit 130 draws and determines the number of games in the replay time state in which the internal / in-place lottery table 121 is continuously used and the number of games in the state of the replay time in which the internal / in-place lottery table 122 is continuously used. To do. The lottery result by the game number lottery unit 130 is stored in the RT game number counter 131. When the number of games is determined to be, for example, 50 times by the number-of-games lottery unit 130, 1 point is obtained from the RT game number counter 131 every time the game is digested in the replay time state (all reels 31L, 31C and 31R are stopped). If 50 games are subtracted and the count value of the RT game number counter 131 reaches 0 points, the game using the internal lottery table in which the lottery is performed ends. The game number lottery unit 130 transmits information indicating the result of the lottery, that is, the determined number of games to the sub-control board 60.

(Achievement value lottery unit 140, achievement value storage unit 141)
The achievement value lottery unit 140 draws an achievement value necessary for ending the game and shifting to the normal game using the normal game lottery table 123 in the replay time game using the internal medium lottery table 122. To decide. The lottery result by the achievement value lottery unit 140 is stored in the achievement value storage unit 141. In addition, the achievement value lottery unit 140 transmits information indicating the result of the lottery, that is, the decided achievement value, to the sub-control board 60.

(Calculation counter 150, specified value table 151)
In the replay time game using the internal lottery table 122, the calculation counter 150 selects and calculates a specified value set in the specified value table 151 in accordance with the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 101. Is. The calculation counter 150 according to the present embodiment adds the specified values set in the specified value table 151 each time the combination lottery unit 101 performs lottery. A specified value table 151 used in the present embodiment is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in the specified value table 151, specified values are set corresponding to each winning combination and lose in the internal lottery table 122. Specifically, BB and RB are 0 points, watermelon is +100 points, cherry is +50 points, bell is +10 points, RP1 is +2 points, RP2 is +0 points, lose 1 is -10 points, lose 2 is 0 points It has become. As described above, the specified value table 151 includes the advance value (in the present embodiment, the operation counter 150 includes an advance value for advancing the count value of the operation counter 150 toward the achievement value determined by lottery by the achievement value lottery unit 140. In order to perform addition, a positive value, specifically, +100 points for watermelon, +50 points for cherry, +10 points for bell, +2 points for RP1, and the count value of the operation counter 150 is retreated from the achieved values. For this reason, a reverse value (in this embodiment, a negative value, specifically −10 points for loss 1) is provided for the operation counter 150 to perform addition. Further, the counter value of the calculation counter 150 is transmitted to the sub-control board 60, and an effect or display corresponding to the counter value is performed.

  In the calculation counter 150 according to the present embodiment, the case where the specified value set in the specified value table 151 is added as the calculation of the count value is illustrated, but the calculation can also be performed by subtraction. In this case, it can be achieved by reversing the sign of each prescribed value in the prescribed value table 151 shown in FIG. Specifically, watermelon is -100 points, cherry is -50 points, bell is -10 points, RP1 is -2 points, loss 1 is +10 points, and BB, RB, RP2, and loss 2 remain 0 points. To do. Further, in the calculation counter 150 in the present embodiment, the case where addition or subtraction is performed as the calculation of the counter value as described above is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the definition of the specified value table 151 The value may be changed and the specified value may be multiplied or divided.

(Special role winning control section 160)
In the game of replay time using the internal lottery table 121, the special prize winning control unit 160, when the count value of the RT game number counter 131 becomes 0 points, that is, the number of games determined by the game number lottery unit 130. Is instructed to shift the lottery table to be selected after the next game to the internal lottery table 122. On the other hand, in the replay time game using the internal lottery table 122, the special prize winning control unit 160 has a counter value of the RT game number counter 131 of 1 or more, that is, within the number of games drawn by the game number lottery unit 130. Thus, when the counter value of the calculation counter 150 reaches the achievement value drawn by the achievement value lottery unit 140, the bonus release flag of the flag information storage unit 103 is turned on so that the special combination can be won. At the same time, the special combination winning control unit 160 instructs the combination lottery unit 101 to shift the lottery table to be selected after the next game to the normal game lottery table 123. Further, the special prize winning control unit 160 transmits information on whether or not the counter value of the calculation counter 150 has reached the achievement value to the sub-control board 60.

(Reel control unit 106)
The reel control unit 106 controls the start and stop of rotation of the reel group 31 (reels 31L, 31C, and 31R) according to the timing control by the timing control unit 102. More specifically, the reel control unit 106 includes a gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state, a special gaming state, etc.), a result of lottery by the combination lottery unit 101, and a stop switch group 42 (stop switches 42L, 42C and 42R). The stop positions of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are determined based on the operation timing, and the driving of the stepping motor is controlled to stop the rotation of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R at the determined positions.

  For example, as a result of the lottery by the part lottery unit 101, when no part is won, the reels 31L, 31C, and 31C are arranged so as not to stop the combination of symbols of any part on the active line that is valid. A stop position of 31R is determined. On the other hand, when any combination is won, the stop positions of the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are determined so that the combination of symbols of the winning combination is stopped on the activated effective line.

  This is especially effective if you have won a special role in the game, or if the special role has been carried over from the previous game and you have not won a small role or replay in the game. Special combination as much as possible within the range of stop control of reels 31L, 31C, and 31R (for example, within 5 symbols including the operated symbols) so that the combination of special combination symbols on the active line stops Pull-in control is performed so that the symbols are aligned. However, even if the special role win is carried over, when winning a small role or replay, the reel 31L will not stop the combination of the special role symbols on the activated active line. , 31C and 31R are determined. Therefore, in a game in which the internal lottery tables 121 and 122 are used, the probability of performing the special combination pull-in control is extremely low. Also, in a game in which the internal lottery tables 121 and 122 are used, even if the replay is won, the replay is not intentionally won by the reel control (in this embodiment, the winning area of RP2 in FIG. 4) Equivalent). Such control when stopping the reels 31L, 31C and 31R may be performed using a reel control table.

(Winning determination unit 107)
The winning determination unit 107 determines whether or not a combination of symbols in the effective line group 22 is arranged on any of the effective lines in the effective line group 22 according to the timing control by the timing control unit 102, If there is something in line, it is determined that the game has won the role. At this time, the winning determination unit 107 determines, for example, the symbol positioned on the effective line by detecting the angle, the number of steps, or the like when the stepping motor is stopped, and based on this, determines the presence / absence of a winning combination. . When a table is used for control when stopping the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R, the winning determination unit 107 does not determine the combination of symbols after the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R actually stop. Instead, when the stop position of the reel group 31 is determined by the reel control unit 106 using a table, the combination of symbols that stop on the effective line may be determined.

(Special game control unit 108)
As a result of the determination by the winning determination unit 107, the special game control unit 108 controls the special game during a predetermined number of games from the next game when winning a special role. For example, the reel control unit 106 performs reel control for special games, or causes the sub-control board 60 to perform special game effects. In the special game, a lottery table (not shown) different from the lottery tables 121, 122, and 123 is used, and the lottery table is changed based on an instruction from the special game control unit 108.

(Subtraction unit 109)
The subtraction unit 109 subtracts “1” from the number of possible special winning combinations stored in the special role winning possible storage unit 104 when the special winning combination has been won as a result of the determination by the winning determination unit 107. That is, the stock number is decreased by “1”.

(Payout control unit 110)
The payout control unit 110 causes the hopper device 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the winning combination as a result of the determination by the winning determination unit 107.

Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 60 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the sub control board 60. In the present embodiment, for example, the following units (functional blocks) are configured from the programs of the sub CPU 61 and the ROM 62, for example.

(In-game production pattern selection unit 201)
The in-game effect pattern selection unit 201 selects an effect pattern to be performed after the start switch 41 is operated and until the third stop switch is operated and all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped. Further, in the game effect pattern selection unit 201, information indicating the lottery result from the role lottery unit 101, the number-of-games lottery unit 130, and the achievement value lottery unit 140, information indicating the counter value from the operation counter 150, special role winning control Information such as whether or not the counter value of the operation counter 150 has reached the achievement value is input from the unit 160. The effect pattern is stored in the ROM 62, for example.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an example of the effect pattern selected by the in-game effect pattern selection unit 201 in the replay time game using the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122. In this example, a so-called battle effect in which a battle scene between itself and an enemy is depicted will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when receiving the information that “BELL” is won from the role lottery unit 101 and the information that the counter value is “+10” from the operation counter 150, the in-game effect pattern selecting unit 201 As the first pattern, an effect pattern of “10 points of damage to an enemy (an opponent) by own attack” is selected. Subsequently, in the next game, information indicating “losing 2” from the role lottery unit 101 and information indicating that the counter value is “+10” (the change value of the counter value from the first pattern is 0) from the calculation counter 150. Is received, the in-game effect pattern selection unit 201 selects the effect pattern “dodge the enemy (opposition) attack” as the second pattern. Subsequently, in the next game, information on winning “cherry” from the winning lottery unit 101 and information indicating that the counter value is “+60” (the change value of the counter value from the second pattern is +50) from the calculation counter 150 are displayed. Upon receipt, the in-game effect pattern selection unit 201 selects an effect pattern “damage the enemy (the opponent) by 50 points with his / her attack” as the third pattern. Subsequently, in the next game, the information that became “losing 1” from the role lottery unit 101 and the counter value from the operation counter 150 became “+50” (the change value of the counter value from the third pattern was −10). When the information is received, the in-game effect pattern selection unit 201 selects an effect pattern “receives 10 points of damage by the enemy (opposition) attack” as the fourth pattern. After that, every time a game is played, an effect pattern is selected based on information transmitted from the combination lottery unit 101 and the calculation counter 150. In the Nth game, information on which “watermelon” is won from the combination lottery unit 101, an operation counter When receiving the information of the counter value from 150 and the information that the counter value of the calculation counter 150 has reached the achievement value drawn by the achievement value lottery unit 140 from the special role winning control unit 160, the effect pattern selection unit during the game 201 is a normal game in which the bonus pattern is released to the player after the next game, while selecting an effect pattern of “damaging the enemy (the opponent) with 100 points of damage” as the Nth pattern. An effect pattern for informing that is selected.

  FIG. 7-2 is a diagram illustrating how the physical strength meter fluctuates according to the counter value of the calculation counter 150 in the effect by the effect pattern selection unit 201 during the game illustrated in FIG. As shown in the figure, the physical strength meter changes from 0 point to an achieved value according to the counter value of the calculation counter 150. For example, when the winning combination (watermelon, cherry, bell, RP1) defined in the specified value table 151 is won as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery unit 101, the memory of the meter is set to the achievement value. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery by the lottery unit 101 is the above-described reverse value role (losing 1) defined in the defined value table 151, the memory of the meter is retracted from the achieved value. To display.

  Further, the in-game effect pattern selection unit 201 can select a character appearing in the battle effect described above according to the number of games determined by the game number lottery unit 130. As an example of this, when a number of games with a low winning probability is won, a rare character that hardly appears appears.

(Post-winning effect pattern selection unit 202)
The post-winning effect pattern selection unit 202 displays an effect pattern to be performed when a winning combination is made when all the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R are stopped by operating the third stop switch. Select according to the type. The effect pattern is stored in the ROM 62, for example. The in-game effect pattern selection unit 201 and the post-winning effect pattern selection unit 202 may be integrally configured.

(Production control unit 203)
The effect control unit 203 controls the effect based on the pattern selected by the game effect pattern selection unit 201 and the post-winning effect pattern selection unit 202. Then, based on control by the effect control unit 203, the image control processor 64 creates image data to be displayed on the effect display device 40, and after the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 67 is amplified by the amplifier 68, Output from the speaker 71.

  The main control board 50 and the sub control board 60 may be provided with functions other than these functions.

  Next, the operation of the slot machine according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-6.

(Games during the replay time using the RT1 lottery table)
The timing control unit 102 monitors the insertion of medals, and if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 23 or if there is a credit and the bet switch 43a or 43b is operated, the medal is inserted. judge. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, the combination lottery unit 101 determines whether or not the release flag (bonus release flag) of the special combination (BB, RB) is off from the flag information storage unit 103 (Step S1). S101). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the bonus release flag is off, that is, in the case of a game during the replay time (RT game), the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus release flag is on, the process proceeds to step S301 in FIG.

  Subsequently, in the gaming state during the replay time, the role lottery unit 101 determines whether or not the lottery table is the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 (step S102). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the lottery table is the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121, the process proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery table is not the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121, the process proceeds to step S401 in FIG.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is the first game in the RT game using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 (step S103). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the game is the first game, the process proceeds to step S104, where the game number lottery unit 130 draws and determines the number of games using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121. To do. Then, the game number lottery unit 130 causes the RT game number counter 131 to store the determined number of games as a result of the lottery. At this time, the game number lottery unit 130 transmits information on the number of games determined by the lottery to the sub-control board 60. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the first game, the process proceeds to step S105.

  Here, in the game during the replay time, an example of a normal game number lottery table used for the lottery of the number of games in the game using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 (step S104) is shown in FIG. -1 shows an example of the game number lottery table in the case of a special case used for lottery of the number of games in the game using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 (step S104), which will be described later with reference to FIG. An example of the game number lottery table used for the lottery of the number of games in the game using the internal lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122 (step S502) is shown in FIG.

  The RT1 game number lottery table shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2 is divided into 10 stages so that the number of RT games increases sequentially by a predetermined number as shown in the figure. First, one of these 10 divisions is selected, and one game number is selected from the divisions to determine the number of games. However, when the division whose number of games is one game number (1G) is selected, the number of games is determined by this selection, so the number of games in the division is not selected. Also, the RT2 game number lottery table shown in FIG. 9-3 is divided into six stages so that the number of RT games increases in order as shown in the figure. Is selected, and the number of games is determined.

  Also, the RT1 game number lottery table shown in FIG. 9-2 is set so that the number of games to be won is smaller than the RT1 game number lottery table shown in FIG. For example, comparing the number of games with the highest winning probability, the RT1 game number lottery table shown in FIG. 9-1 is 148 to 256G, whereas the RT1 game number lottery shown in FIG. It is 20 to 48G or 49 to 68G on the table. In the game during the replay time using the internal lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121, the game ends when the number of games determined by the lottery in the game number lottery unit 130 is exhausted as described later. Therefore, the RT1 game number lottery table shown in FIG. 9-2 is a game during the replay time using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 rather than the RT1 game number lottery table shown in FIG. It is possible to finish it early. In the present embodiment, the RT1 game number lottery table shown in FIG. 9-2 is used to end the game in the game during the replay time using the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122 as will be described later. When the replay time game using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 is performed again without being able to achieve the above condition, it is used as a special case when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is.

  Subsequently, when the start switch 41 is operated by the player, the timing control unit 102 detects that the start switch 41 is turned on (step S105), and the combination lottery unit 101 acquires a random number. The timing control unit 102 repeats the detection in step S105 until the start switch 41 is operated.

  Subsequently, the combination lottery unit 101 performs a combination lottery process by comparing the acquired random number with the selected internal medium lottery table (RT1 combination lottery table) 121 (step S106).

  As a result of the lottery, if the winning combination is won, the winning combination flag is turned on and stored in the flag information storage unit 103 (step S107). At this time, the combination lottery unit 101 transmits information on the lottery table used in the lottery of the game and information on the winning combination to the sub-control board 60.

  Subsequently, the timing control unit 102 causes the reel control unit 106 to start rotating the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R (step S108).

  Then, when each stop switch of the stop switch group 42 is operated by the player (YES in Step S109), the reel control unit 106 performs reel control so that the winning combination can be won (Step S110). The rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. For each stop switch, steps S109 and S110 and the corresponding reel stop control are executed until all reels are confirmed to be stopped, and when all reels 31L, 31C and 31R are confirmed to be stopped (YES in step S111). Proceed to step S112.

  Subsequently, the winning determination unit 107 determines the presence / absence of a winning based on the combination of symbols arranged on the activated effective line (step S112). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that there is any winning, the process proceeds to step S113, and the process proceeds to each step of the winning process described in detail in FIG.

(Winning process)
If it is determined in step S112 that there is any winning, each step of the winning process shown in FIG. 8-2 is executed.
When the winning determination unit 107 determines that there is a winning, it is determined whether or not the winning is a small role such as a cherry, a watermelon, or a bell (step S201). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the winning combination is a small combination, coins corresponding to the small combination are paid out (step S202). On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not a small role, it is subsequently determined whether or not the winning is a replay (step S203). As a result of the determination in step S203, if it is determined that the winning is a replay, replay processing is performed (step S204). On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning is not a replay, the process proceeds to step S205.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning is a regular bonus (RB) (step S205). As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the winning is RB, coins corresponding to the number are paid out (step S206), and then the RB game is entered. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not RB, the winning is a big bonus (BB), and coins corresponding to the winning are paid out (step S207), and then the game proceeds to BB game.

  However, since the game is an RT game, even if RB or BB is won, the probability of winning the prize is almost zero. Therefore, in winning process step S113, steps S201 and S202 or steps S203 and S204 are executed. The

  Subsequently, returning to FIG. 8A, after step S113 of the winning process is completed, or when it is determined in step S112 that there is no winning of any combination, the RT game is completed once. One point is subtracted from the game number counter 131 (step S114).

  Subsequently, the special role winning control unit 160 digests the lottery number of games (for example, 50 times) and determines whether or not the count value of the RT game number counter 131 reaches 0 points, that is, the RT game number counter 131 It is determined whether or not the count value is 1 or more (step S115). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the count value is 1 or more, that is, it is determined that the number of lottery games has not been consumed, the internal lottery table (RT1 role lottery is also determined in the next game for the role lottery unit 101. Table) 121 is instructed to be used. Then, the part lottery unit 101 does not change the lottery table based on the instruction from the special part winning control unit 160, that is, the lottery of the part using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 part lottery table) 121 in the next game. Will do.

  On the other hand, in step S115, when it is determined that the count value of the RT game number counter 131 is 0, that is, the number of lottery games has been consumed, the special winning combination control unit 160 performs the following for the part lottery unit 101. The lottery table to be selected after the game is instructed to move to the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122. Then, the role lottery unit 101 changes the lottery table to the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122 based on an instruction from the special role winning control unit 160 (step S116).

  And after step S116 is complete | finished or when it determines with the count value of RT game number counter 131 being 1 or more by step S115, it returns to the first step S101.

(Normal game)
If it is determined in step S101 in FIG. 8-1 that the bonus release flag is on, each process of the normal game shown in FIG. 8-3 is executed. In this normal game, the regular game lottery table 123 is selected by the combination lottery unit 101.
When the start switch 41 is operated by the player, the timing control unit 102 detects that the start switch 41 is turned on (step S301), and the combination lottery unit 101 acquires a random number. The timing control unit 102 repeats the detection in step S301 until the start switch 41 is operated.

  Subsequently, the combination lottery unit 101 performs a combination lottery process by comparing the acquired random number with the selected normal game lottery table 123 (step S302).

  As a result of the lottery, if the winning combination is won, the winning lottery unit 101 turns on the winning combination flag and stores it in the flag information storage unit 103 (step S303). Subsequently, the timing control unit 102 causes the reel control unit 106 to start rotating the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R (step S304).

  Then, when each stop switch of the stop switch group 42 is operated by the player (YES in Step S305), the reel control unit 106 performs reel control so that a winning combination can be won (Step S306). The rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. For each stop switch, steps S305 and S306 and the corresponding reel stop control are executed until all reels are confirmed to be stopped, and when all reels 31L, 31C and 31R are confirmed to be stopped (YES in step S307). Proceed to step S308.

  Subsequently, the winning determination unit 107 determines the presence / absence of winning based on the combination of symbols arranged on the activated effective line (step S308). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that there is any winning, the process proceeds to step S309, and the process proceeds to each step of the winning process shown in FIG.

  In the winning process in step S309, as in the above-described process in FIG. 8-2, the step of determining a small role winning (step S201), the step of paying out a coin when winning a small role (step S202), and replay. Winning determination step (step S203) and replay processing step in case of replay winning (step S204), regular bonus (RB) winning determination step (step S205) and coin payout processing in case of winning RB Or a step of paying out coins when winning the big bonus (BB) (step S207).

  However, in the above-described step S113, since it was an RT game using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121, even if RB or BB was won, the probability of winning this was almost zero. Since the game is a normal game, in the winning process step S309, it is possible to win RB or BB at a predetermined rate.

  And after step S309 of a winning process is complete | finished or when it determines with there being no winning of any combination in step S308, it returns to the first step S101.

(Games during replay time using a lottery table during normal games)
When it is determined in step S102 of FIG. 8 that the lottery table selected by the winning lottery unit 101 is not the internal medium lottery table (RT1 winning lottery table) 121, then, in step S401 of FIG. Proceed to

  Subsequently, in the gaming state during the replay time, the role lottery unit 101 determines whether or not the lottery table is the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122 (step S401). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the lottery table is the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122, the process proceeds to step S501 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery table is not the internal lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122, that is, the lottery table selected by the role lottery unit 101 is the normal game lottery table 123, the process proceeds to step S402. move on.

  Subsequently, when the start switch 41 is operated by the player, the timing control unit 102 detects that the start switch 41 is turned on (step S402), and the combination lottery unit 101 acquires a random number. The timing control unit 102 repeats the detection in step S402 until the start switch 41 is operated.

  Subsequently, the combination lottery unit 101 performs a combination lottery process by comparing the acquired random number with the selected normal game lottery table 123 (step S403).

  If the winning combination is won as a result of the lottery, the winning combination flag is turned on and stored in the flag information storage unit 103 (step S404). Subsequently, the timing control unit 102 causes the reel control unit 106 to start rotating the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R (step S405).

  Then, when each stop switch of the stop switch group 42 is operated by the player (YES in Step S406), the reel control unit 106 performs reel control so that the winning combination can be won (Step S407). The rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. For each stop switch, steps S405 and S406 and the corresponding reel stop control are executed until all reels are confirmed to be stopped, and when all reels 31L, 31C and 31R are confirmed to be stopped (YES in step S408). Proceed to step S409.

  Subsequently, the winning determination unit 107 determines the presence / absence of winning based on the combination of symbols arranged on the activated effective line (step S409). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that there is any winning, the process proceeds to step S410, and the process proceeds to each step of the winning process shown in FIG.

  In the winning process of step S410, as in the above-described process in FIG. 8-2, the step of determining a small role winning (step S201), the step of paying out a coin when winning a small role (step S202), and replay. Winning determination step (step S203) and replay processing step in case of replay winning (step S204), regular bonus (RB) winning determination step (step S205) and coin payout processing in case of winning RB Or a step of paying out coins when winning the big bonus (BB) (step S207).

  However, since the game is an RT game, even if RB or BB is won, the probability of winning is almost 0. Therefore, in the winning process step S410, almost the same as step S113, step S201, S202 or step S203. , S204 is executed.

  Subsequently, returning to FIG. 8-4, after step S410 of the winning process is completed, or when it is determined in step S409 that there is no winning of any of the winning combinations, the winning lottery unit 101 continues the normal game. As a result of the winning combination using the middle lottery table 123, it is determined whether or not RB or BB has been won (step S411). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that RB or BB has been won, the process proceeds to step S412 and the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 is selected as a lottery table to be used after the next game ( Step S412).

  And after step S412 is complete | finished, or when it determines with not having elected RB or BB by step S411, it returns to the first step S101.

(Games during replay time using RT2 lottery table)
If it is determined in step S401 in FIG. 8-4 that the lottery table selected by the winning lottery unit 101 is the internal medium lottery table (RT2 winning lottery table) 122, then, the step in FIG. The process proceeds to S501.

  Subsequently, in the RT game using the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122, it is determined whether or not it is the first game (step S501). If it is determined that the game is not the first game, the process proceeds to step S505. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first game, the process proceeds to step S502, and the game number lottery unit 130 draws and determines the number of games using the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122. At this time, the game number lottery unit 130 performs lottery using the game number lottery table shown in FIG. Then, the game number lottery unit 130 causes the RT game number counter 131 to store the determined number of games as a result of the lottery. At this time, the game number lottery unit 130 transmits information on the number of games determined by the lottery to the sub-control board 60.

  Subsequently, an initialization process for setting the counter value of the operation counter 150 to 0 is performed (step S503), and then the achievement value lottery unit 140 uses the internal lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122 to play the game during the replay time. The achievement value is determined by lottery (step S504). Then, the achievement value lottery unit 140 stores the achievement value determined as a result of the lottery in the achievement value storage unit 141. At this time, the achievement value lottery unit 140 transmits information on the achievement value determined by the lottery to the sub-control board 60.

Here, an example of the achievement value lottery table used for the lottery of achievement values (step S504) in the achievement value lottery unit 140 is shown in FIG.
This achievement value lottery table is divided into nine stages so that the achievement values increase in order as shown in the figure, and the achievement value lottery unit 140 selects one of the nine stages to achieve the achievement value. Is fixed.

  Subsequently, when the start switch 41 is operated by the player, the timing control unit 102 detects that the start switch 41 is turned on (step S505), and the combination lottery unit 101 acquires a random number. The timing control unit 102 repeats the detection in step S505 until the start switch 41 is operated.

  Subsequently, the combination lottery unit 101 performs a combination lottery process by comparing the acquired random number with the selected internal medium lottery table (RT2 combination lottery table) 122 (step S506).

  As a result of the lottery, it is determined whether or not RP1 has been won (step S507). If it is determined that RP1 has been won, the operation counter 150 sets “+2”, which is the point of RP1 in the specified value table 151. Add to the counter value (step S508). On the other hand, if it is determined that RP1 is not won, the process proceeds to step S509.

  Subsequently, as a result of the lottery in step S506, it is determined whether or not the watermelon has been won (step S509). If it is determined that the watermelon has been won, the operation counter 150 is set at the watermelon point in the specified value table 151. A certain “+100” is added to the counter value (step S510). On the other hand, if it is determined that the watermelon is not won, the process proceeds to step S511.

  Subsequently, as a result of the lottery in step S506, it is determined whether or not the cherry has been won (step S511). If it is determined that the cherry has been won, the calculation counter 150 uses the cherry point in the specified value table 151. A certain “+50” is added to the counter value (step S512). On the other hand, if it is determined that the cherry is not won, the process proceeds to step S513.

  Subsequently, as a result of the lottery in step S506, it is determined whether or not the bell has been won (step S513). If it is determined that the bell has been won, the operation counter 150 is set at the bell point of the specified value table 151. A certain “+10” is added to the counter value (step S514). On the other hand, if it is determined that the bell is not won, the process proceeds to step S515.

  Subsequently, as a result of the lottery in step S506, it is determined whether or not it is a loss 1 (step S515). If it is determined that it is a loss 1, the operation counter 150 points to the loss 1 in the specified value table 151. “−10” is added to the counter value (step S516). On the other hand, if it is determined that the loss is not 1, the process proceeds to step S517. Note that if the result of the lottery in step S506 is BB, RB or RP2 won or lost 2, the point of the specified value table 151 is “0”, so the counter value is added by the operation counter 150. Not done.

  If the winning combination is determined as a result of the lottery in step S506, the winning combination flag is turned on, and this is stored in the flag information storage unit 103 (step S517). At this time, the combination lottery unit 101 transmits information on the lottery table used in the lottery of the game and information on the winning combination to the sub-control board 60.

  Subsequently, the timing control unit 102 causes the reel control unit 106 to start rotating the reels 31L, 31C, and 31R (step S518).

  Then, when each stop switch of the stop switch group 42 is operated by the player (YES in Step S519), the reel control unit 106 performs reel control so that a winning combination can be won (Step S520). The rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. For each stop switch, steps S518 and S519 and the corresponding reel stop control are executed until all reels are confirmed to be stopped, and when all reels 31L, 31C and 31R are confirmed to be stopped (YES in step S521). The process proceeds to step S601 in FIG.

  Subsequently, the winning determination unit 107 determines the presence / absence of winning based on the combination of symbols arranged on the activated effective line (step S601). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that there is any winning, the process proceeds to step S602, and the process proceeds to each step of the winning process shown in FIG.

  In the winning process in step S602, as in the above-described process in FIG. 8-2, the step of determining a small role winning (step S201), the step of paying out a coin when winning a small role (step S202), and replay. Winning determination step (step S203) and replay processing step in case of replay winning (step S204), regular bonus (RB) winning determination step (step S205) and coin payout processing in case of winning RB Or a step of paying out coins when winning the big bonus (BB) (step S207).

  However, since the game is an RT game, even if RB or BB is won, the probability of winning is almost 0. Therefore, in the winning process step S602, almost the same as step S113, step S201, S202 or step S203. , S204 is executed.

  Then, after step S602 of the winning process is completed, or when it is determined in step S601 that there is no winning of any combination, 1 point is subtracted from the RT game number counter 131 because the RT game is completed once. (Step S603).

  Subsequently, the special combination winning control unit 160 determines whether or not the counter value of the calculation counter 150 has reached the achievement value (for example, 50 points) drawn by the achievement value lottery unit 130 (step S604). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the counter value of the operation counter 150 has reached the achievement value (50 points or more), the process proceeds to step S605, and the bonus release flag stored in the flag information storage unit 103 is reached. Turn on. Also, the special combination winning control unit 160 instructs the combination lottery unit 101 to shift the lottery table to be selected after the next game to the normal game lottery table 123. Then, the lottery unit 101 changes the lottery table to the normal game lottery table 123 based on the instruction from the special prize winning control unit 160 (step S606). Thereafter, the process returns to the first step S101. By the processing of steps S605 and S606, the special combination is ready for winning.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S604, if it is determined that the counter value of the calculation counter 150 has not reached the achieved value (below 49 points), the special prize winning control unit 160 is selected by lottery. It is determined whether or not the count value of the RT game number counter 131 has reached 0 points, that is, whether or not the count value of the RT game number counter 131 is 1 or more (step 10). S607). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the count value is 1 or more, that is, it is determined that the number of lottery games has not been consumed, the internal lottery table (RT2 role lottery in the next game) Table) 122 is used. Then, the role lottery unit 101 does not change the lottery table based on the instruction from the special role winning control unit 160, that is, the lottery of the role using the internal medium lottery table (RT2 role lottery table) 122 in the next game. Will do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S607 that the count value of the RT game number counter 131 is 0, that is, the number of lottery games has been consumed, the achievement value could not be reached within the number of games. The special combination winning control unit 160 instructs the combination lottery unit 101 to use the internal lottery table (RT1 combination lottery table) 121 after the next game. Then, the role lottery unit 101 changes the lottery table to the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 based on an instruction from the special role winning control unit 160 (step S608). Thereafter, the process returns to the first step S101.

  If the counter value of the calculation counter 150 does not reach the achievement value at the time when the number of lottery games is consumed, the game during the replay time using the internal medium lottery table (RT1 role lottery table) 121 is used again. At this time, if the counter value of the operation counter 150 is within a predetermined value (for example, 25 points) with respect to the achievement value, the lottery of the number of games performed in step S104 is normally performed. Instead of the lottery table shown in FIG. 9-1 to be used, the game is ended using the lottery table shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, in the RT game, in order to end the state of the RT game and shift to the normal game that can win BB or RB, the arithmetic counter 150 and the special role winning control unit The special prize winning control unit 160 has a counter value obtained as a result of the calculation counter 150 calculating a specified value in the specified value table 151 in accordance with the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 101. When reaching the bonus game, the bonus release flag is turned on, and the lottery table selected by the winning lottery unit 101 is changed to the normal game lottery table 123 to shift to the normal game. In the slot machine of this embodiment, the advance value for advancing the counter value of the operation counter 150 toward the achievement value in the specified value table 151 set corresponding to the lottery combination in the combination lottery unit 101. (In this embodiment, since the operation counter 150 performs addition, a positive value) and a retreat value for retreating the counter value of the operation counter 150 from the achievement value (in this embodiment, the operation counter 150 performs addition) If you win a role with a large advance value (for example, watermelon), you will end the RT game state early and shift to the normal game that can win BB or RB. On the other hand, if the winning combination (losing 1) is won, the transition to the normal game will be delayed. In this way, RT games that have tended to become monotonous in the past by accelerating or delaying the transition to a normal game where a special role can be won according to the lottery result of the role lottery The game can also be inflected.

  Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, in the RT game, according to the acquisition point of the specified value corresponding to the winning combination by the combination lottery, the counter value of the arithmetic counter 150, the determined number of games and the achieved value, Since the production pattern is selected by the middle production pattern selection unit 201, the player can know what role has been won in the game and how much time is left until the transition to the normal game. Can be improved.

  The embodiment of the present invention can be realized by a computer executing a program. Examples of means for supplying the program to the computer include a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM on which the program is recorded and a transmission medium such as the Internet for transmitting the program.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine (game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional structure of a main control board. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery table (1st lottery table) in a normal game, and an internal medium lottery table (2nd lottery table). It is a figure which shows the structure of a regulation value table. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional structure of a sub control board. It is the figure which showed the example of the pattern of the effect selected in the effect pattern selection part during a game in the game of the replay time using the inside lottery table (RT2 role lottery table). It is the figure which showed a mode that own physical strength meter fluctuate | varied according to the counter value of a calculation counter in the production | presentation by the production pattern selection part during a game shown to FIGS. 7-1. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, following FIG. 8-1. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, following FIG. 8-1. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, following FIG. 8-1. FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, following FIG. 8-4. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, following FIG. 8-5. It is a figure which shows an example of the game number lottery table in the game using an internal lottery table (RT1 role lottery table). It is a figure which shows an example of the game number lottery table in the game using an internal lottery table (RT1 role lottery table). It is a figure which shows an example of the game number lottery table in the game using the inside lottery table (RT2 role lottery table). It is a figure which shows an example of the achievement value lottery table in the game using an internal lottery table (RT2 role lottery table).

Explanation of symbols

10: Slot machine 11: Reel board 12: Central display board 13: Power supply board 20: Front panel 21: Display window 22a, 22b, 22c: Effective line 23: Medal slot 24: Effective line lamp 25: Credit insertion number display Part 26: game number display part 27: payout number display part 28: inserted number display part 31L, 31C, 31R: reel 40: effect display device 41: start switch 42L, 42C, 42R: stop switch 43a, 43b: bet switch 50 : Main control board 51: Main CPU
52, 62: ROM
53, 63: RAM
54, 69: I / F circuit 55, 70: Bus 60: Sub control board 61: Sub CPU
64: Image control processor 65: Image data ROM
66: Video RAM
67: tone generator circuit 68: amplifier 71: speaker 101: role lottery unit 102: timing control unit 103: flag information storage unit 104: special part winning possible number storage unit 105: addition unit 106: reel control unit 107: winning determination unit 108 : Special game control unit 109: subtraction unit 110: payout control unit 121: internal lottery table (RT1 role lottery table)
122: Internal lottery table (RT2 role lottery table)
123: Regular game lottery table 130: Game number lottery unit 131: RT game number counter 140: Achieved value lottery unit 141: Achieved value storage unit 150: Calculation counter 151: Prescribed value table 160: Special role winning control unit

Claims (8)

Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery;
A default value table in which a default value in which a plurality of different values are defined is set;
A calculation counter that selects the specified value set in the specified value table according to a lottery result by the lottery means, and calculates based on the selected specified value;
And a special combination winning control means for making a special combination for winning a special game advantageous to the player when the value of the arithmetic counter satisfies an achievement value,
The specified value table is provided with a forward value for advancing the value of the arithmetic counter toward the achievement value and a backward value for retreating the value of the arithmetic counter from the achievement value. A gaming machine characterized by Game number lottery means for lottery of the number of games;
And an achievement value lottery means for drawing the achievement value.
The special combination winning control means determines the special combination when the value of the calculation counter satisfies the achievement value drawn by the achievement value lottery means within the number of games drawn by the number-of-games drawing means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is in a winable state. The lottery means is a part lottery means for performing a lottery of a part including the special part,
The calculation counter selects the specified value set in the specified value table according to a winning combination by the combination lottery means, and performs an operation based on the selected specified value. The gaming machine according to 1 or 2. A first lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the respective combinations are respectively set to predetermined probabilities;
A second lottery table in which a predetermined combination which is one type of the combination has a higher winning probability than the first lottery table;
The calculation counter calculates the specified value set according to each combination in the second lottery table,
When the value of the calculation counter satisfies the achievement value, the special combination winning control means shifts from the second lottery table to the first lottery table so that the special combination can be won. The gaming machine according to claim 3.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the arithmetic counter adds or subtracts the specified value.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect is performed according to a value of the arithmetic counter.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein an effect is performed according to the specified value of the winning combination by the combination lottery means.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein an effect is performed according to the number of games drawn by the number-of-games lottery means.

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