JP6955765B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

When a start operation is performed, a gaming machine such as a spinning-type gaming machine wins by referring to a gaming information table (game information storage means) in which a winning area related to a role such as a small role, a replay, or a bonus is set. Perform an internal lottery to determine if the area is right or wrong.
In such a gaming machine, when many types of winning areas are set, the winning areas are collectively set for each type of combination in the game information table, for example, for each type of bonus. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

On the other hand, in recent years, as a game state, a bonus operation state based on a bonus winning state, an RT state in which the replay lottery state is different from each other, and an instruction function for instructing a reel stop order to assist a predetermined winning combination have been provided. In some cases, a game section or the like including an advantageous section that can be exerted (the state in which it is exerted is called an AT state) is set.

Here, the game section is a "normal section" in which the instruction function cannot be exerted, an "advantageous section" in which the instruction function can be exerted, and a game section in which the bonus is won, and the instruction is given. A "waiting section" is provided in which the function cannot be exerted, the period from the bonus winning to the winning is set, and after the bonus winning, the section can be shifted to the advantageous section (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2017-000201 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-202061

However, depending on the gaming machine, for example, there is a specification that shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section or the waiting section when the winning area is won (for example, the winning of the bonus and the small winning combination is duplicated). In this case, the game information table It was necessary to appropriately set the information related to the game section (game section information) corresponding to each winning area of.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to simplify the association between the game state and the game information table and to improve the processing efficiency.

According to the present invention, it is possible to determine whether or not one of the winning modes is won or not from a reel in which a plurality of symbols are arranged and a plurality of types of winning modes including one or more of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small winning combination, a replay, and a bonus. Internal lottery means, game information storage means in which predetermined information associated with each of the plurality of types of winning modes and predetermined information associated with each of the plurality of types of winning modes is set in a specific order, and winning / failing of the winning mode. A gaming machine including a gaming state control means capable of controlling the transition of the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states based on the determination of the above, and the plurality of gaming states are transmitted to the player. The gaming state control means includes an advantageous section that is an advantageous state and a non-advantageous section that is disadvantageous to the player, and the game state control means is based on the fact that the count value counted in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit value. The predetermined information is shifted to the non-advantageous section, and the predetermined information includes at least identification information capable of identifying the winning mode and a plurality of types of gaming section information related to the transition of the advantageous section, and the specific order is the plurality. The type of game section information is characterized in that the game section information is in a predetermined order for each game section information group so that the game section information of the same type is continuous .

According to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the association between the game state and the game information table and improve the processing efficiency.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the game information table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a flow chart for demonstrating the flow of the process relating to the transition of a game section. It is a figure for demonstrating the game information table of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a flow chart for demonstrating the flow of the process relating to the transition of a game section. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order of a stop button and a winning combination, etc. when a push order replay is won in the slot machine of the second modification.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the slot machine S, which is the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are examples, and do not limit the present invention. Further, in the following description, the reference direction of each part of the slot machine S will be described according to the viewpoint (front view) of the player facing the front of the slot machine S.

(First Embodiment)
The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, if necessary.
(External configuration of slot machine S)
In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, for example, medals, which are game media, can be inserted or paid out, and as shown in FIG. 1, the box-shaped housing 1 and the upper part of the opening on the front side of the housing 1 are inserted. The upper front door 2A that can be opened and closed, the lower front door 2B that can also open and close the lower part of the opening, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel that are housed in the housing 1 and have a plurality of types of patterns. It is provided with 3R (hereinafter, collectively referred to as reel 3 or reels 3L to 3R).

On the front surface of the upper front door 2A, there is a display window 4 which has a colorless and transparent rectangular shape and allows a part of each design of the reels 3L to 3R housed in the housing 1 to be visually recognized from the front. A credit number indicator that is placed above the window 4 and displays the number of credit medals described later (for example, the upper limit is 50), a payout indicator that displays the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and a stay in an advantageous section described later. A game information display unit 5 composed of a 7-segment display having an advantageous section display and the like for displaying the presence / absence of ) Is switched to the on state, and among the game effects, an effect button 6 capable of displaying a predetermined effect on the effect display device 7 described later is provided.

Further, on the front surface of the upper front door 2A, an effect display device 7 arranged above the game information display unit 5 and capable of displaying a plurality of types of moving images or still images on the display unit 7a, and around the effect display device 7. And a plurality of effect lamps 8 arranged on both sides of the reel 3 and capable of blinking or lighting in a plurality of types of blinking patterns, and left and right arranged above the effect display device 7 to output a plurality of types of sound effects and music. A pair of high-midrange speakers 9 and 9 are provided.

In the display window 4 of the upper front door 2A, one (or a plurality of) effective lines L extending in the left-right direction are set to be invisible (may be visible). The effective line L becomes effective when a specified number of medals (for example, 3 medals) are inserted. When the combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as the combination of symbols related to the combination) corresponding to the combination to be described later is stopped and displayed on the valid line L, it is determined that the combination is a prize and the combination of the symbols is displayed. Processing corresponding to winning (processing at the time of winning, which will be described later, for example, processing related to payout of medals and transition of the gaming state, etc.) is executed.

The lower front door 2B is provided with an operation unit 20 that projects forward from the front surface.
On the upper surface of the operation unit 20, a medal insertion slot 21 having a built-in medal detection switch 21a (see FIG. 2) that can insert medals and switches to the on state when the inserted medals pass, and a medal insertion port 21 built in by pressing operation. Based on the bet switch 22a (see FIG. 2) being switched to the ON state, the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the specified number of inserted medals) for performing one game from the credit medals described later is set (hereinafter, bets). A bet button 22 that can be prepared for the game is provided.

Here, the credit medal means that the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 when the slot machine S allows the medal to be credited (for example, the permission or disapproval of the credit can be switched by pressing and holding the bet button 22). Based on the above, the medal information (1 credit for each medal) stored in the credit medal storage means (not shown) of the main memory 300 (see FIG. 2) described later.

The front surface of the operation unit 20 is provided so as to project forward, and in the above-mentioned game preparation state, the built-in start switch 23a (see FIG. 2) is switched to the on state by a pressing operation (start operation). Based on this, a start lever 23 that enables the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R to be started, and a stop switch 24a (FIG. 2) provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L to 3R and built in each by a pressing operation (stop operation). Based on the fact that the rotating reels 3L to 3R are switched to the ON state (see), the left stop button 24L, the middle stop button 24C, and the right stop button 24R (hereinafter collectively, the stop button 24L) can stop the rotation of the rotating reels 3L to 3R, respectively. ~ 24R) is provided.

Below the operation unit 20 (stop buttons 24L to 24R), a medal tray 16 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 and a high-midrange speaker 9 provided on the back wall of the medal tray 16. In addition, a pair of left and right mid-low range speakers 17 and 17 for outputting a plurality of types of sound effects and music are provided.

The effect device 700 (see FIG. 2) is composed of the effect display device 7, the effect lamp 8, the high-midrange speaker 9, and the mid-low range speaker 17 (hereinafter, also referred to as speakers 9 and 17). It is possible to notify the information related to the game and execute the production through.

(Internal configuration of slot machine S)
Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 31 (see FIG. 2) including a drive source for rotating the reels 3L to 3R and the reels 3L to 3R (for example, a stepping motor (not shown)) and a inserted medal are placed. External power is supplied to the medal storage tank (not shown) for storing, the hopper unit 32 (see FIG. 2) capable of paying out the medals stored in the medal storage tank in units of one, and the slot machine S. A possible power supply device (not shown), a main board 200 described later, and a sub board 500 described later (both see FIG. 2) are provided. The main board 200 and the sub board 500 are connected by unidirectional communication capable of transmitting a signal from only the main board 200.
The main board 200 and the sub board 500 may be used as a single control board in which the functions of the boards 200 and 500 are integrated into one.

The outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L to 3R in the reel unit 31 are divided into a plurality of (for example, 20) regions in the rotation direction, and a plurality of types of symbols (bell symbol, watermelon symbol, replay (REP) symbol, etc. 7 symbols, see FIG. 1) are arranged in a predetermined order.

Next, the control and function of the slot machine S will be described with reference to FIG.
(Main board 200)
The main board 200 is a control board that comprehensively controls the game, and is an on signal from the medal detection switch 21a, the bet switch 22a, the start switch 23a, or the stop switch 24a shown in FIG. 2 (the switch is switched to the on state). Based on the input of the signal transmitted at the time), various arithmetic processes for advancing the game are executed, and based on the result of the arithmetic processing, the game information display unit 5, the reel unit 31, the hopper unit 32, etc. Controls the output operation of. Further, the main board 200 outputs a signal necessary for the effect control executed by the sub board 500 to the sub board 500.
The function of the main board 200 is realized by the CPU executing software including a program stored in a predetermined memory.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 200 includes a game device control means 210, a game control means 220, a game section control means (game state control means) 230, and a main memory 300.

The game device control means 210 executes control related to the main mechanism (hardware) of the slot machine S. Specifically, control related to medal payout, reel 3 rotation, stop, and the like is executed.
The game control means 220 controls the game in general (software). Specifically, the control related to the reception of medals, the lottery and winning determination of the roles described later, the transition of the gaming state, and the like is executed.
The game section control means 230 executes control related to the transition of the game section, which will be described later.

The main memory 300 temporarily contains a ROM (not shown) in which the system program in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various information such as flags and calculated values used in the system program executed in the main board 200. It is composed of a RAM (not shown) that is stored in and used as a work area. Specifically, the main memory 300 stores a game information table (game information storage means) that is referred to at the time of an internal lottery or the like as a storage area for storing or referencing information required for processing by each means of the main board 200. ) 310, for example, a game state storage means (not shown) for storing information related to the game state, a main flag storage means (not shown) for storing flag information, and the like are set.

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, of the main board 200, the game device control means 210 and the game control means 220 generally execute the following processes.

Based on the bet of the specified number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 or the specified number of credit medals inserted by pressing the bet button 22, the operation of pressing the start lever 23 and the effective line L are enabled for the game. Is in a state where it can be started (game preparation state). Subsequently, based on the pressing operation (starting operation) of the start lever 23, the reel rotation control for rotating the reels 3L to 3R is executed to start the game, and an internal lottery for determining the success or failure of the combination described later is executed. Then, based on the fact that the rotation speeds of the reels 3L to 3R have increased to a predetermined speed, a process for enabling the operation of the invalid stop buttons 24L to 24R is executed. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 24L to 24R are pressed, the stop control table set in the main memory 300 is set so as to stop the reels 3L to 3R at the stop position according to the result of the internal lottery (not shown). The reel stop control is executed by referring to. Then, with reference to the winning determination table (not shown) set in the main memory 300, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination (hereinafter, also referred to as the winning combination) is displayed on the effective line L. If it is determined that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is displayed (the winning combination has won) based on the fact that the symbol combination related to the winning combination is displayed on the valid line L, the medal is transferred from the medal payout exit 15. The game is terminated by executing a winning process such as paying out to the medal tray 16 or shifting the game state described later to the bonus state.

Here, in the slot machine S, "settings" of a plurality of stages (for example, 1 to 6) are provided, and by changing various lottery probabilities according to the settings (there is a lottery common to all settings), It is possible to change the payout rate (the ratio of the number of medals to be paid out to the number of medals inserted into the game machine).

In this specification, the reels 3L to 3R are rotated by the pressing operation of the start lever 23, and then the reels 3L to 3R are stopped by the pressing operation of the stop buttons 24L to 24R. As a result, the reels 3L to 3R are displayed on the effective line L. Until the winning process based on the symbol combination is completed (including the case where the symbol combination related to the winning combination is not displayed on the valid line L and the winning process is not executed), the unit game, that is, one game (1 game, hereinafter) The unit is "G").

(Role)
For a combination consisting of a plurality of symbols that are the same as the symbols arranged on the reel 3, a small winning combination (for example, a bell symbol with a bell shape as a motif) with a medal payout triggered by a prize (display of a symbol combination) A bell composed of a bell, a watermelon composed of a watermelon pattern with a watermelon shape as a motif, etc.) and a prize, the player does not insert a new medal (including a credit medal) in the previous game. A replay (for example, consisting of a replay symbol with the letters "REP") that automatically inserts the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted or the number of bets, and the end condition triggered by a prize. A bonus that shifts to a bonus state in which a game that facilitates winning a small role is executed until is satisfied (for example, RBB1, RBB2, and RBB3 each consisting of seven symbols of multiple types with the number "7" as a motif. ) And are provided.

(Game state)
The game state shifts to a normal state, which is the initial state, a bonus internal state that shifts when a bonus (any of RBB1 to 3) is won in the normal state, and a bonus internal state that shifts when the bonus is won. A bonus state (advantageous game state) is provided.

In addition to the bonus state, as an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player, an instruction that can execute an instruction to assist the stop order of the reels 3L to 3R and the pressing timing of the stop buttons 24L to 24R in order to assist the winning of a predetermined combination is possible. There are a plurality of RT states in which the production can be performed (exercising the instruction function) and a plurality of RT states that can proceed in parallel with the AT state and have different replay lottery probabilities.

Further, in addition to these game states, as a game section controlled by the game section control means 230, which will be described later, the game section has a performance related to an instruction function such as an instruction effect, and the instruction function is provided until the upper limit number of times (for example, 1500 G) is reached. The advantageous section that can be demonstrated, the normal section that does not have the performance related to the instruction function and can always shift to the advantageous section with a certain probability (so-called perfect probability) common to all settings while the bonus is not operating, and the winning of the bonus When the transition to the advantageous section is decided as an opportunity, the instruction function cannot be exerted, and a waiting section in which the number of games is not counted is provided as the advantageous section.

Here, the reason why the waiting section is set in the game section is as follows.
That is, since the maximum number of times that the game can be played is set to 1500 G in the advantageous section, if the player shifts to the advantageous section when the bonus is won, even if the instruction function cannot be exerted, the bonus internal state cannot be exerted. Since the number of games played in the advantageous section is counted and it may be disadvantageous to the player, such as approaching the upper limit unnecessarily, a waiting section promised to shift to the advantageous section is set in consideration of this. doing.
In addition, even when the net increase number of sheets (acquired number-inserted number) in one advantageous section reaches 2400, the advantageous section always ends in the same manner as when the upper limit number is reached, and the normal section (non-advantageous). It is designed to shift to the section).

(Winning area)
Further, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, a winning area composed of a single or a plurality of winning combinations is set so that a single winning combination can be won alone or a plurality of winning combinations can be won in duplicate. .. For example, a bonus flag and a small winning combination flag, or a bonus flag and a replay flag are provided corresponding to a winning area composed of a plurality of winning combinations, and as a result of winning the winning area, in the main flag storage means (not shown), Flags corresponding to all the winning combinations in the winning area are set at the same time (overlapping). The winning area may be set in any combination of combinations, except that a plurality of bonuses are duplicated (for example, any or all duplicate winnings of RBB1, RBB2 or RBB3). Then, as a result, depending on the type of combination of combinations set in the winning area, the type of lottery to be executed when the winning is won, the lottery mode (the winning probability is changed), and the transition destination (or transition) of the game section described later. None) etc. can be set differently.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, in the game information table (game information storage means) 310 set in the main memory 300, each winning area has unwinned, single or a plurality of combinations, respectively. For example, bell, watermelon, and replay are set independently, and RBB1 and replay, each combination of bell or watermelon, RBB2 and replay, each combination of bell or watermelon, RBB3 and replay, bell or watermelon are provided. Each combination with and is set respectively. Further, permutations 0 to N (integer values according to the number of winning areas, for example, 0 to 12) are set as identifiers (may be used as addresses and indexes) in each winning area.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the game information table 310, the definition data is based on a three-digit number, such as whether or not the internal lottery is won (unwinned), the type of winning combination (for example, bell, watermelon, replay), and duplicate winning. The type of bonus (for example, RBB1, RBB2, RBB3), whether or not there is a shift to an advantageous section, and the destination of the shift are shown.

Specifically, the hundreds digit (third digit) of the definition data indicates the type of bonus for duplicate winning (whether or not there is a winning). For example, "0" means no duplicate winning, "1" means RBB1, and "2". "" Represents RBB2, "3" represents RBB3, and the tens digit (second digit) represents the type of winning combination (whether or not there is a winning combination). "2" represents watermelon, "3" represents replay, the ones place (first digit) represents the transition destination (presence / absence of transition) of the game section, for example, "0" indicates no transition (normal section). (Maintenance), "1" represents an advantageous section, and "2" represents a waiting section.

In this way, the winning area (game information table (game information storage means) 310) and the game state (game section) can be simplified simply by adding one digit of information indicating the game section to the definition data relating to the winning or not of the combination or the type. Can be associated with, facilitating the management of multiple different types of related information.

(Game section control means 230)
The game section control means (game state control means) 230 relates to the transition of the normal section (non-advantageous section), the standby section, and the advantageous section, which are the game sections (game state), based on the definition data corresponding to the winning area. Take control.

Specifically, the game section control means 230 is one of the three-digit definition data corresponding to the winning area based on the determination of the predetermined winning area as a result of the internal lottery in the normal section of the game section. With reference to the value of the digit, the normal section is maintained without shifting, the normal section is shifted to the standby section, or the section is shifted to the advantageous section.

For example, the game section control means 230 determines "no transition (maintains a normal section)" when the first digit of the definition data is "0", and "shifts to an advantageous section" when it is "1". Is determined, and in the case of "2", "transition to the standby section" is determined.

Based on the respective results, the game section control means 230 is, in detail, after the operation of pressing the last button of the stop buttons 24L to 24R in the next game of the game in which the internal lottery is executed (the player stops). (When the button is released and the stop switch 24a is turned off), based on the derived result, the normal section can be maintained, the advantageous section can be shifted, or the standby section can be shifted. do.

In the processing of the game section control means 230, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, when the bell is won in the internal lottery, the first digit of the definition data is "0", so "no transition" is determined. However, if RBB1 and Bell are double-winned, the first place of the definition data is "1", so "transition to advantageous section" is decided. If RBB1 and watermelon are double-winned, the definition data Since the first digit is "2", "transition to standby section" is determined.

When the game section control means 230 shifts to the determined standby section, the game section control means 230 shifts to the advantageous section after the end of the bonus internal state (at the start of the bonus state).

The game section control means 230 sets (shifts to) an advantageous section by setting (switching on) an advantageous flag in the main flag storage means (not shown), and sets (switches on) a standby flag. The waiting section is set (shifted to), and the normal section (non-advantageous section) is set (shifted to) by clearing the waiting flag and the advantageous flag (switching off or maintaining).

(Sub-board 500)
As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-board 500 is output from the effect switch 6a and various arithmetic processes for executing the effect according to the progress of the game based on the input of the command signal from the main board 200. Based on the input of the operation signal, the effect device 700 executes arithmetic processing such as displaying game information, a final effect for notifying that the winning combination has been won, and the like, and based on the result of these arithmetic processes. Control of output operation such as effect by a certain effect display device 7, effect lamp 8, speakers 9, 17 and the like (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub-board 500 includes an effect control means 510, an effect device control means 520, and a sub memory 600.
The effect control means 510 executes control related to the transition of the effect state and the like, which will be described later, and a lottery related to the effect.

Specifically, the effect control means 510 executes control for shifting the effect state stored in the sub memory 600 in accordance with the above-mentioned game state and the like, and executes effect control according to the effect state. In the effect state, for example, information related to the normal effect state corresponding to the normal state, the bonus internal effect state corresponding to the bonus internal state, the bonus effect state corresponding to the bonus state, the advantageous section effect state corresponding to the advantageous section, and the like are included. It is set.

The effect device control means 520 controls the effect device 700. For example, the display effect of the effect display device 7 according to the effect state, the light emission effect of the effect lamp 8, and the sound effect of the speakers 9 and 17 are controlled.

Specifically, the effect device control means 520 of the reels 3L to 3R in order to assist the winning of the winning combination based on the command signal from the main board 200 in the advantageous section where the above-mentioned instruction function can be exhibited. An instruction effect that suggests a stop order is executed.

The sub-memory 600 contains a ROM (not shown) in which a program related to the effect in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various information such as flags and calculated values used in the program related to the effect in the sub-board 500. It is composed of a RAM (not shown) that is stored and used as a work area. Specifically, in the sub-memory 600, a storage means (table or the like) for storing information required for each process by the effect control means 510, the effect device control means 520, etc., information required for the process, and the like is set. ..

(Flow of processing related to the game section)
With reference to FIG. 4, the flow of processing related to the transition of the game section by the game section control means 230 will be described.

When the game is started, the game control means 220 executes an internal lottery (step S100), and as a result, the winning area is determined (step S110), the game section control means 230 is one of the definition data of the winning area. If the place is determined to be "0" (YES in step S120), the process is terminated as it is (the normal section is maintained), it is determined that it is not "0" (NO in step S120), and "1". If it is determined (YES in step S130), the transition to the advantageous section is determined (step S140), and if it is determined that it is not "1" (for example, "2") (NO in step S130), The transition to the standby section is determined (step S150), and the process ends.

In this way, it is possible to perform the process related to the transition of the game section based on the definition data of the winning area.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment in which the first embodiment is partially modified will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, if necessary. In the description of the second embodiment, the changes will be mainly described, and the description of the same parts as those of the first embodiment will be omitted (the same reference numerals will be used if necessary).

The changes from the first embodiment of the slot machine S of the present embodiment are the configuration of the game information table (game information storage means) and the game section in which processing is performed with reference to the game information table (game information storage means). It is a function of the control means.
Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the game information table 410 and the game section control means 430 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, the game information table (game information storage means) 410 set in the main memory 300 is not elected or won in each winning area as in the game information table 310 of the first embodiment. A single or multiple roles are provided, for example, a bell, a watermelon, and a replay are set independently, and each combination of RBB1 and replay, each combination of bell or watermelon, and each combination of RBB2 and replay, bell or watermelon. , RBB3 and each combination of replay, bell or watermelon are set respectively. Further, permutations 0 to N (integer values according to the number of winning areas, for example, 0 to 12) are set as identifiers (may be used as addresses and indexes) in each winning area.

As shown in FIG. 5, the game information table 410 uses a two-digit number to determine whether the internal lottery is successful (unwinned), the type of winning combination (for example, bell, watermelon, replay), and the bonuses that are duplicated. It holds definition data indicating the type (for example, RBB1, RBB2, RBB3).

Specifically, the tens digit (second digit) indicates the type of bonus for duplicate winning (whether or not there is a winning). For example, "0" means no duplicate winning, "1" means RBB1, and "2" means RBB2. , "3" represents RBB3 respectively, the ones place (first digit) represents the type of winning combination (whether or not there is a winning combination), for example, "0" is unwinning, "1" is a bell, "2" Is a watermelon and "3" is a replay.

Information related to the game section (game section information) is not set in the definition data of the game information table 410, but each winning area is subjected to processing related to the transition of the game section by the game section control means 430 described later. It is set in an order that makes it easy. That is, for example, the winning area (non-winning, single combination, duplicate winning of bonus and replay) corresponding to consecutive identifiers 0 to 6 (range of "no transition" described later), and consecutive identifiers 7 to 9 (described later, "" Winning area (double winning of bonus and bell) corresponding to "advantageous section" range), winning area (double winning of bonus and watermelon) corresponding to consecutive identifiers 10 to 12 (range of "waiting section" described later) Each is arranged together.

As a result, the definition data of the game information table 410 can be reduced as compared with the slot machine S of the first embodiment, and the storage area of the main memory 300 can be secured.

(Game section control means 430)
The game section control means (game state control means) 430 controls the transition of the normal section (non-advantageous section), the standby section, and the advantageous section, which are the game sections (game state), based on the identifier corresponding to the winning area. To execute.

Specifically, the game section control means 430 has an identifier (for example, 0 to 12, or less) corresponding to the winning area based on the determination of the predetermined winning area as a result of the internal lottery in the normal section of the game section. , Corresponding identifier), depending on whether or not it belongs to a predetermined range, it is maintained without shifting from the normal section, shifted to the standby section, or shifted to the advantageous section.

For example, the game section control means 430 determines "no transition (maintains the normal section)" when the corresponding identifier belongs to the range of less than 7 (0 to 6), and determines the range of 7 or more and less than 10 (7 to 6). If it belongs to 9), "transition to advantageous section" is determined, and if it belongs to a range of 10 or more (10 to 12), "transition to standby section" is determined.

Based on the respective results, the game section control means 430 is, in detail, after the operation of pressing the last button of the stop buttons 24L to 24R in the next game of the game in which the internal lottery is executed (the player stops). (When the button is released and the stop switch 24a is turned off), based on the derived result, the normal section can be maintained, the advantageous section can be shifted, or the standby section can be shifted. do.

In the processing of the game section control means 430, for example, in the internal lottery, when the bell is won in the internal lottery, the corresponding identifier is "1", which is less than 7, so "no transition" is determined. However, if RBB1 and Bell are double-winned, the corresponding identifier is "7", and since it is 7 or more and less than 10, "transition to an advantageous section" is decided, and if RBB1 and watermelon are double-winned, it is handled. Since the identifier is "10" and is 10 or more, "transition to the standby section" is determined.

(Flow of processing related to the game section)
With reference to FIG. 6, the flow of processing related to the transition of the game section by the game section control means 430 will be described.

When the game is started, the game control means 220 executes an internal lottery (step S200), and as a result, the winning area is determined (step S210), the game section control means 430 has a corresponding identifier corresponding to the winning area. If it is determined that the number is not 7 or more (NO in step S220), the process is terminated as it is (normal section is maintained). On the other hand, when it is determined that the corresponding identifier corresponding to the winning area is 7 or more (YES in step S220), it is further determined whether or not the corresponding identifier is 10 or more, and when it is determined that the corresponding identifier is not 10 or more (step). NO in S230), the transition to the advantageous section is determined (step S240), and the series of processes is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the corresponding identifier is 10 or more (YES in step S230), the transition to the standby section is determined (step S250), and a series of processes is completed.

In this way, the program side constituting the game section control means 430 determines whether or not the corresponding identifier belongs to a predetermined range, and executes the process related to the advantageous section according to the range to which the corresponding identifier belongs. By doing so, it is not necessary to set the information related to the game section according to the winning area in the game information table 410, so that the storage area of the game information table 410 can be secured.

Further, in the game information table 410, the identifiers are set in a permutation and the winning areas are arranged together so as to be easy to determine, so that the determination process based on the quantity range as described above becomes possible. As a result, programming is relatively easy and the source code is simplified, so that the capacity is not wasted and the processing efficiency can be improved. In addition, even if there is a change such as an increase in the winning area due to a change in specifications or the like, it is only necessary to change the range, and maintainability can be improved.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the following modifications and changes can be made to the first embodiment or the second embodiment without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is. Further, it is possible to appropriately combine the above-described embodiment of the present invention and the respective constituent members, treatments, conditions, etc. in the following modified examples.

(Modification example 1)
In the above-described embodiment, the main board 200 that controls the slot machine S mainly provides the game device control means 210 and the game control means 220 as control means for advancing the game. These control means are used as slot machines. It may be replaced with a dedicated control means for each function of S.

For example, the game device control means 210 is a "reel control means" that controls the rotation and stop of the reels 3L to 3R. When a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out is determined based on the payout of the winning small winning combination. , The determined number of medals to be paid out may be replaced with a "payout control means" for causing the hopper unit 32 to pay out.

Further, the game control means 220 can change the payout rate (ratio of the number of medals inserted into the game machine to the number of payouts) of the game machine, so-called "setting change means" capable of changing the setting, the specified number of inserts. Based on the fact that (for example, 3 medals) medals have been inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 or the specified number of credit medals have been bet, the operation of pressing the start lever 23 and the process of enabling the effective line L are performed. "Internal lottery means" to execute, "internal lottery means" to execute an internal lottery to determine the winning or unwinning (missing) of a winning combination (small winning combination, replay or bonus), when the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled. , Based on the symbol combination displayed on the valid line L, the "winning determination means" for determining whether or not the winning combination has won, and the symbol combination related to the replay is displayed (the replay has won). , "Replay processing means" that allows the player to automatically insert the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted or the number of bets in the previous game without inserting new medals (including credit medals). "Game mode control means" that shifts (starts and ends) a plurality of game states having different internal lottery states based on the establishment of the transition condition, the replay lottery state (hereinafter, also referred to as RT state), that is, "RT control means (game state control means)" that executes control related to transition (start, end) between a plurality of RT states having different replay winning probabilities and winning (lottery target) types of replays, described above. As an "AT control means" that executes control related to the transition (start, continuation, end) of the non-AT state and the AT state (assist time state) based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition such as the transition to the advantageous section. It may be replaced.
In the AT state, when a push-order combination (winning area) with a different winning combination depending on the push order of the stop buttons 24L to 24R is won, an advantageous combination (small combination with many payouts or a replay that can shift to an advantageous state) ) Is in a state of being executed for a predetermined period of time.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, the winning areas are collectively arranged within the range of the predetermined identifier corresponding to each type of the game section, but the winning area is not limited to the game section and the game is in a state where the winning area can be supported. , Any aspect may be used, and the winning areas may be arranged together within a range of predetermined identifiers corresponding to each type of the game state.

Specifically, for example, the RT control means (game state control means) may determine the transition destination of the RT state for each winning area.
For example, as the RT state (game state), "RT0", which is the initial state and the probability of winning the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, and "RT0", which can be transferred from RT0 and the probability of winning the replay is about. "RT1" which is set to 1 / 7.3 (different from RT0) and "RT2" which can be transferred from RT0 and whose replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.9 are provided. ..
After the end of RBB, it shifts to RT0, and it is possible to shift to RT2 from RT0 only when the RT2 replay is won. It is possible to shift to RT1 from RT0 only when the RT1 replay is won.

In addition, as a combination, "push order replays A to F" that can maintain the RT state or shift to RT1 and "symbol replay" that can shift to RT2 according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 24L to 24R. "A to D" and "Symbol Replay E" for maintaining the RT state are provided. The push order replays A to F correspond to consecutive identifiers 13 to 18, symbol replays A to D correspond to consecutive identifiers 19 to 22, and symbol replay E corresponds to identifier 23, respectively. ing.

When the corresponding identifier corresponding to the winning area is 13 to 18, the RT control means (game state control means) wins either the maintenance replay or the RT1 replay, in other words, maintains the RT state. Or, it is judged whether to shift to RT1, and if the correspondence identifier is 19 to 22, it is judged that the RT2 replay wins, in other words, it is judged to shift to RT2, and if the correspondence identifier is 23, it is judged. It is determined that the maintenance replay or the special maintenance replay wins, in other words, the RT state is maintained.

As shown in FIG. 7, when any of the push order replays A to F corresponding to the identifiers 13 to 18 is won, the reel control means presses the stop buttons 24L to 24R in the correct push order. , The maintenance replay that does not shift the RT state regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 24L to 24R, when the stop buttons 24L to 24R are pressed in the incorrect release order, regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 24L to 24R. The reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so as to win the RT1 replay that shifts to RT1.

The RT control means maintains the RT state with the winning of the maintenance replay, and performs a process of shifting to RT1 with the winning of the RT1 replay.

Further, when any of the symbol replays A to D corresponding to the identifiers 19 to 22 is won, the reel control means wins the RT2 replay that shifts to RT2 regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons 24L to 24R. However, when the stop buttons 24L to 24R are pressed in any of the pressing orders 1 to 4, the "normal RT2 replay" wins regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 24L to 24R. It has become.

On the other hand, when the symbol replay A corresponding to the identifier 19 is won, the stop buttons 24L to 24R are pressed in the pressing order 5 or 6 and the reels 3L to 3R are pressed to aim at the specific symbol, and the "specific RT2" is pressed. When "Replay" wins and the symbol replays B to D corresponding to the identifiers 20 to 22 are won, the stop buttons 24L to 24R are pressed in the pressing order 5 or 6 and aiming at a special symbol on the reels 3L to 3R. In that case, "Special RT2 Replay" will win a prize.

The RT control means performs a process of shifting to RT2 with a winning of a normal RT2 replay, a specific RT2 replay, or a special RT2 replay.

When the symbol replay E corresponding to the identifier 23 is won, when the stop buttons 24L to 24R are pressed in any of the pressing orders 1 to 4, "maintenance replay" is performed regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons 24L to 24R. , But if the push order is 5 or 6 and the stop buttons 24L to 24R are pressed on the reels 3L to 3R aiming at a special symbol (or a specific symbol), the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R The special symbol (or specific symbol) can be stopped on the effective line L of the left reel 3L, but the special symbol (or specific symbol) does not stop on the effective line L of the left reel 3L, and the "special maintenance replay" wins. It is supposed to do.

The RT control means performs a process of maintaining the RT state in accordance with the winning of the maintenance replay or the special maintenance replay.

With such a configuration, it is possible to determine or limit the transition destination of the RT state at the timing of the pressing operation of the start lever 23, that is, at the stage when the winning area is determined by the internal lottery.

As a result, processing related to the determination of the RT state (processing on the progress of the game and processing on the production) can be performed at an early stage (for example, it is not necessary to stop all the stop buttons 24L to 24R), and the processing efficiency. Can be enhanced.

In addition, for push order replays A to F, only push order information (correct answer push order information: 1/6) for winning the maintenance replay needs to be provided, so that the minimum information is used to ensure processing. It can be performed.

(Modification example 3)
In the above-described embodiment, the game section control means 230 and 430 directly determine whether or not to shift the advantageous section or the like based on the result of the internal lottery (winning area), but the internal drawing is not limited to this. As a result of the lottery, based on the winning of the predetermined trigger, the advantageous section transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous section is executed, and when the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the trigger (winning area). The migration destination may be determined by determining which range the identifier of is belonging to.

(Modification example 4)

In the above-described embodiment, numbers are used for the identifier and the definition data, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be the hiragana of "A-n" or the Roman characters of "AZ", and is limited to these. Any character, symbol, or the like may be adopted as long as it can represent the order.

1 housing, 3L, 3C, 3R reel, 7 production display device, 7a display unit, 8 production lamp, 9 speakers, 17 speakers 22 bet button, 23 start lever, 24L, 24C, 24R stop button,
200 main board, 210 game device control means, 220 game control means, 230 game section control means,
300 main memory, 310 game information table,
410 game information table, 430 game section control means,
500 sub-board, 510 effect control means, 520 effect device control means,
600 sub-memory, 700 production device S slot machine

Claims (1)

A reel with multiple symbols arranged and
An internal lottery means that can determine the winning or failing of any of the winning modes from a plurality of winning modes including one or more of the multiple types of roles including small wins, replays, and bonuses.
A game information storage means in which the plurality of types of winning modes and predetermined information associated with each of the plurality of types of winning modes are set in a specific order.
A gaming machine provided with a gaming state control means capable of controlling the transition of the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states based on the determination of the winning or failing of the winning mode.
The plurality of gaming states include an advantageous section that is advantageous to the player and a non-advantageous section that is disadvantageous to the player.
The game state control means shifts to the non-advantageous section based on the count value counted in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit value.
The predetermined information includes at least identification information that can identify the winning mode and information on a plurality of types of game sections related to the transition of the advantageous section.
The specific order is a predetermined order for each game section information group so that the game section information of the same type is continuous in the plurality of types of game section information.

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