JP2009183748A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, diversifying the play by generating a game state which can be obtained only by changing a preset value. <P>SOLUTION: When a start lever is pressed after the preset value is changed by pressing a setting change button, the preset value is finalized. In determining the preset value, it is determined whether or not change of the preset value is performed in a normal mode. When it is determined that the change is not performed in the normal mode, it is determined whether or not the finalized preset value and the preceding preset value are identical. When it is determined that the preset values are not identical, game data stored in a RAM is saved and only the preset value is updated. Meanwhile, when the change is performed in the normal mode or the preset values are identical, the game data in the RAM is initialized and the determined preset value is stored. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine installed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor, and more specifically, there are a plurality of settings in a game, and one of these settings can be selected as a setting in a game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  Slot machines that are installed and used in amusement halls such as pachinko parlors are called pachislot machines, and medals earned by playing games (games) are given a certain value to the medal that is the game medium. It can be exchanged for various prizes. In such a slot machine, a plurality of winning tables having different winning probabilities and lottery probabilities for a plurality of types of winning combinations are provided in advance, and one of these winning tables is used during the game. Each of these winning tables is assigned a setting value, and by changing this setting value, the corresponding winning table is selected. In addition, since the winning probabilities of losers and multiple types of winning combinations are different for each winning table, changing the set value changes the payout probability (payout rate) of the game medium to be paid out when playing a game. It will be.

For example, when changing the set value in a slot machine, for example, the setting key can be inserted into a key cylinder provided in the power supply device and rotated in a predetermined direction, and displayed on the display device provided on the front door. The setting change button is operated while referring to the set value. When this setting change button is operated, the setting value displayed on the display device is changed, and when the intended setting value is displayed, the setting operation unit such as the start lever is operated to confirm the setting value. Let Thereby, in the game after the setting change, a winning table corresponding to the determined set value is selected, and a game using the selected winning table is performed. By confirming the set value, game data such as effect data stored in the RAM and data generated when the game is controlled are initialized.
JP 2006-55442 A

  Change the set value in a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode (normal state) in which a normal game is played, such as the big bonus (BB) mode, regular bonus (RB) mode, or replay time (RT) mode When the game is performed, the game data in the RAM is initialized, so that the game state after changing the set value becomes the normal mode. For this reason, the set value is generally changed in the normal mode. However, when the setting value is changed in the normal mode, only the winning table associated with the changed setting value is changed, that is, only the winning probability for any of the plurality of winning combinations is changed. Thus, since the game content in the slot machine does not change, it is not possible to give a wide range to the game performance of the slot machine simply by changing the set value.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a gaming machine capable of expanding the range of games by generating a gaming state that can be obtained only by changing a set value. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention shifts between a normal state and a special state in which the contents of the game differ from the normal state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the game in the normal state. When a game is executed, a gaming machine that can determine one of a plurality of types of winning combinations or lose by lottery and change the winning probability of the winning combination, and the winning probability is changed during the special state In addition, the game in the special state is continuously executed even after the winning probability is changed, and the content of the game in the special state is changed to the content based on the changed winning probability. Note that the special state is, for example, an RB transition role for shifting to, for example, the RB mode or the BB mode in addition to the RB mode, the BB mode, and the RT mode that are more advantageous to the player than the normal mode game in which the normal game is performed. , Including the state where the BB transition combination is elected. The game content is, for example, that the winning probability of a specific winning combination is increased or decreased, the upper limit of the number of medals that can be earned is changed, or is won depending on a specific set value. This includes the ability to win a winning role that never happens.

  Further, in the special state, the winning probability of the replay role that can perform the next game without inserting medals is higher than the normal state, and in the special state after the change of the winning probability, The winning probability of the replay role is changed.

  Note that the special state is a gaming state in which a bonus combination for transitioning to a bonus state that ends when the total number of game media obtained by playing a game reaches a preset upper limit number is won, and the bonus combination is won When the setting is changed in the gaming state, the upper limit number of gaming media obtained in the bonus state may be changed. The bonus state includes the above-described RB mode and BB mode. The bonus combination includes a BB transition combination that shifts to the BB mode and an RB transition combination that shifts to the RB mode.

  In addition, it is preferable that a winning combination that can be won by changing the winning probability is provided.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, until now, the game content will not change even if the winning probability of the winning combination is changed, but by using the present invention, the game content that cannot be created with the same winning probability, It can be created by changing the winning probability, and as a result, the width of the game in the gaming machine can be given.

  Further, since game states with different game contents can be created by changing the winning probability of the winning combination, it is possible to have a range of games in the gaming machine.

  Also, for example, by changing the winning probability of the winning combination, a bonus state that cannot be obtained with the same setting can be created by changing the setting. Thus, for example, by changing the setting before the opening of the game hall, if the bonus state is executed in the game after the opening of the game, it is possible to give a bonus to the player, such as being able to acquire game media that cannot be obtained normally Can do.

  In addition, the winning combination that cannot be won in a certain gaming state can be won by changing the winning probability of the winning combination.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the slot machine of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure inside a slot machine. It is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a setting value change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of the replay combination in the game of several RT mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of the replay combination which is not won in a certain setting value among the replay combinations in the game of RT mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of BB transfer combination with respect to a setting value, and the upper limit number of the number of net increase medals in the BB mode to transfer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of the BB transition combination with respect to a setting value, and the winning probability of the replay combination in RT mode which transfers after completion | finish of BB mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of the BB transition combination with respect to a setting value, and the winning probability of the replay combination which does not win in a certain setting value among the replay combination in RT mode which transfers after completion | finish of BB mode.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 2 includes a first reel 10 and a second reel, which will be described later, inside a housing 3 including a storage box 4 and a front door 5 provided on the front surface of the storage box 4. 11, the third reel 12, the power supply device 35, the hopper device 36 (see FIG. 2) and the like are arranged. In the following, the acquisition of random numbers performed at the time of the game, and the determination of which of a plurality of winning roles or a loss using the random number and the probability table, lottery for winning roles, the random numbers and probabilities acquired The winning combination is determined based on the table and the winning combination will be explained as a winning combination.

  The front door 5 is composed of two doors, an upper door 6 and a lower door 7. A decorative panel 8 is provided at the center of the upper door 6, and a display window (symbol display window) 9 is provided at the approximate center of the decorative panel 8. A first reel 10, a second reel 11, and a third reel 12 are disposed in the back of the display window 9. As is well known, a plurality of types of symbols, for example, are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12. When the first reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12 are stopped, three symbols arranged on the first reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12 through the display window 9. Displayed. As a result, the total number of symbols displayed through the display window 9 is nine, and there are three horizontal pay lines that are obtained by combining the symbols of the first reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12 one by two. A total of five books are set.

  A display device 15 is provided below the display window 9. For example, the display device 15 displays the number of games in the BB (Big Bonus) mode and the RB (Regular Bonus) mode in which it is easier to obtain a win than a game in the normal mode. Display and so on.

  Various operation buttons such as a MAX bet button 20 and a payout button 21 operated at the start of the game are provided on the upper portion of the lower door 7. The MAX bet button 20 is pressed when inserting three medals, which are used, out of credited medals. Note that inserting a medal includes using a credited medal in addition to directly inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 30. The payout button 21 is a button that is pressed when paying out a credited medal.

  In the vicinity of these buttons, a start lever 25, a first stop button 26, a second stop button 27, and a third stop button 28 are provided. The start lever 25 is operated not only when the game is executed but also when confirming the changed set value.

  The first stop button 26 is a button that is pressed when the rotating first reel 10 is stopped. Similarly, the second stop button 27 and the third stop button 28 are buttons that are pressed when the rotating second reel 11 and third reel 12 are stopped.

  The lower door 7 is provided with a medal slot 30 for inserting medals when playing a game. A selector (not shown) is incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 30, and inappropriate medals are discharged to the medal tray 32 through the medal payout opening 31. In addition, when the medal is inserted at an improper timing such as when the selector is inserted in the middle of the game or in a state where various operation buttons are pressed, the selector receives the inserted medal as the medal tray 32. To discharge. Since the number of medals that can be inserted prior to the start of the game is limited to 1 to 3, medals up to the first to third inserted are automatically inserted when the credit function is not used. The medals inserted after the fourth sheet are discharged to the medal tray 32.

  On the other hand, when the credit function is on, medals inserted after the fourth sheet are detected by the medal sensor 85 (see FIG. 3) provided in the selector, and then the inside of the slot machine 2 is limited to, for example, 50 sheets. It is stored in. When medals are credited, if medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 30, the first to third medals are automatically inserted and inserted after the fourth one. Medals are credited. If there is a credited medal, the medal insertion operation is performed by operating the above-described MAX bet button 20, and the inserted number is sequentially subtracted from the credit number. Further, when a winning is obtained as a result of the game, a medal that becomes a payout is also credited, and a medal credited when the payout button 21 is operated is paid out to the medal tray 32.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 35 for supplying power to the slot machine 2, a hopper device 36, a first reel 10, a second reel 11, A reel unit 37 including three reels 12 is assembled. In FIG. 2, a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the first reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12 are omitted in order to prevent the drawing from being complicated.

  The power supply device 35 is provided to supply power to the slot machine 2. In addition to the power switch 40 for switching the main power on / off, an initial setting input unit 45 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 35. The initial setting input unit 45 includes a key cylinder 46, a setting change button 47, and a slide switch 48. The key cylinder 46 includes a key switch 108 (see FIG. 3), and the key switch 108 can be turned on and off by rotating the setting key 50 inserted into the key cylinder 46. For example, when the power switch 40 is turned on while the key switch 108 is turned off, the game mode is started and the game can be executed. On the other hand, when the power switch 40 is turned on while the key switch 108 is turned on, it is possible to start up in the setting change mode and change the set value. Note that the operation for shifting to the setting change mode is merely an example, and need not be limited to the present embodiment.

  The setting change button 47 is a button operated when changing the setting value in the setting change mode. A plurality of setting values are provided in the slot machine 2. In this embodiment, the setting value is “1” to “6”, and the setting value is “1 → 2 →... → 5 → 6 → 1 → whenever the setting change button 47 is operated at the time of setting change. ... ”And the changed setting values are displayed on the display device 15. Thereafter, when the start lever 25 is pressed, the set value displayed on the display device 15 is determined as a new set value. The slide switch 48 is provided for switching whether to end or continue the game when the BB mode ends. The order of changing the setting values displayed when the setting change button 47 is operated need not be limited to the above description.

  The hopper device 36 is provided in the lower part of the storage box 4. The hopper device 36 operates when a game is obtained in the slot machine 2 and a winning is obtained, and medals for the winning are continuously paid out to the medal tray 30. A storage tank 55 that stores medals for payout is provided on the upper portion of the hopper device 36. In the storage tank 55, medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 30 are stored. The overflow storage box 56 stores medals discharged from the storage tank 55 when the number of medals stored in the storage tank 55 of the hopper device 36 exceeds a predetermined amount.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 2. The slot machine 2 includes a game control device 60 that performs basic control in the game. The game control device 60 includes a CPU 61, a ROM 62, and a RAM 63. The CPU 61 controls the slot machine 2 in an integrated manner.

  The ROM 62 includes a first probability table group 73, a second probability table group 74, a third probability table group 75, a fourth probability table, in addition to programs such as a mode determination program 70, a setting change program 71, and a game control program 72. A group 76, a fifth probability table group 77, a sixth probability table group 78, and a symbol table 79 are stored.

  The mode determination program 70 is read when power is supplied to the slot machine 2. When the mode determination program 70 is read out, the CPU 61 determines whether the game mode is in the game mode or the setting change mode depending on whether or not the ON signal is output from the key switch 108. Based on this determination result, the setting change program 71 or the game control program 72 is read from the ROM 62.

  The setting change program 71 is a program read by the CPU 61 when it is determined in the setting change mode that is executed by reading the mode determination program 70 that the setting change program 71 is in the setting change mode. By reading the setting change program 71, the CPU 61 executes each process based on the setting change mode. That is, when the setting change button 47 is pressed, processing for displaying the setting value on the display device 15 and processing for determining the setting value when the start lever 25 is pressed are performed. In addition, when the set value is confirmed, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal mode based on the game data stored in the RAM 63. As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the current mode is in the normal mode, data in the game (hereinafter referred to as game data) stored in the RAM 63 is initialized, and then the determined setting value is stored in the RAM 63. On the other hand, when it is determined not to be in the normal mode, the determined setting value is stored in the RAM 63 as a new setting value without initializing the game data stored in the RAM 63.

  The game control program 72 is a program that is read by the CPU 61 when it is determined that the game state is set in the determination executed by reading the mode determination program 70. By reading out this game control program 72, the CPU 61 executes each process in the game. Each process in the game includes, for example, a reel rotation process and a stop process, a winning combination lottery (acquisition of random numbers, determination of a plurality of winning combinations in the game or determination of a loss from the acquired random number and probability table), winning Time payout processing, gaming state transition processing, and the like.

  The first probability table group 73 is a probability table group used in the lottery process of the winning combination in the game when the set value is set to “1”. The first probability table group 73 includes, for example, a probability table used in a normal mode in which a normal game is performed, an RB mode that is more advantageous to the player than a game in the normal mode, and an RB introduction in the BB mode. Probability table used in shift (SRB) mode to shift by winning a shift RB transition combination in a game, probability table used in RB introduction game in BB mode, higher probability of winning a replay combination than in normal mode And a plurality of probability tables used in the game according to the gaming state, such as a probability table used in the replay time (RT) mode.

  The second probability table group 74 is a probability table group used in the lottery process of the winning combination in the game when the set value is set to “2”. The third probability table 75 is a probability table group used when the set value is “3”. The fourth probability table 76 is a probability table group used when the set value is “4”. The fifth probability table 77 is a probability table group used when the set value is “5”. The sixth probability table 78 is a probability table group used when the set value is “6”. Since the probability table constituting these probability table groups is the same as the first probability table group 73, the details are omitted here, but the winning probabilities of the winning combinations in the probability tables of the respective table groups are different. Is set.

  The symbol table 79 is a table in which symbols arranged on each reel are associated with the number of steps from the reference position.

  In the RAM 63, each program read by the CPU 61 is developed, and the game data is stored, and the above-described setting values and the like are stored.

  The medal sensor 85 is provided inside the selector and detects a medal that is determined to be a regular medal by authenticity determination by the selector. The CPU 61 is provided with a medal counter (not shown). For example, when the credit function is enabled, the detection signals of the fourth and subsequent medals are counted by the medal counter.

  The bet switch sensor 86 is disposed inside the MAX bet button 20. When the MAX bet button 20 is pressed, the bet switch sensor 86 is turned on, and an on signal (hereinafter referred to as an insertion signal) is output to the CPU 61. In response to this input signal, the CPU 61 performs the input process after referring to the RAM 63.

  The start switch sensor 87 is turned on when the start lever 25 is pressed, and an on signal is output to the CPU 61. In response to the input ON signal, the CPU 61 executes processes such as a lottery process for a winning combination while referring to data temporarily stored in the RAM 63.

  Indexes 10a, 11a, and 12a are provided at the reference positions of the first reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12, respectively, and the photosensors 90, 91, and 92 are used for each rotation, respectively. The passage of the indexes 10a, 11a, 12a is photoelectrically detected. Detection signals from the photosensors 90, 91, and 92 are output to the CPU 61 as a reset signal for each reel. Note that drive shafts of stepping motors 95, 96, and 97 are press-fitted into the first reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12, respectively. The reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12 rotate. In FIG. 3, for convenience, the first reel 10 and the stepping motor 95, the second reel 11 and the stepping motor 96, and the third reel 12 and the stepping motor 97 are surrounded by solid lines. Reference numerals 100, 101, and 102 denote drivers for driving the stepping motors 95, 96, and 97, respectively.

  The CPU 61 is provided with a pulse counter (not shown) for each stepping motor, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each stepping motor. As a result, each time a reset signal is input from the photosensors 90, 91, 92, it is cleared and up-counted again. By monitoring the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, the CPU 61 can identify, for example, which symbol has moved on the horizontal center winning line, and how much the reel should be rotated. It is possible to predict whether the target symbol will move on the winning line where the symbol becomes valid.

  The first stop switch sensor 105 is provided inside the first stop button 26 and is turned on when the first stop button 26 is pressed, and outputs an on signal to the CPU 61. In response to this, the CPU 61 refers to the symbol table 79 stored in the ROM 62 so that the target symbol out of the symbols arranged on the first reel 10 is stopped on the winning line where the target symbol is valid. The driver 100 controls the supply of drive pulses to the stepping motor 95.

  The second stop switch sensor 106 is provided inside the second stop button 27 and is turned on when the second stop button 27 is pressed, and outputs an on signal to the CPU 61. In response to this, the CPU 61 refers to the symbol table 79 stored in the ROM 62 so that the target symbol out of the symbols arranged on the second reel 11 is stopped on the winning line where the target symbol is valid. The driver 101 controls the supply of drive pulses to the stepping motor 96.

  The third stop switch sensor 107 is provided inside the third stop button 28 and is turned on when the third stop button 28 is pressed, and outputs an on signal to the CPU 61. In response to this, the CPU 61 refers to the symbol table 79 stored in the ROM 62 so that the target symbol out of the symbols arranged on the third reel 12 is stopped on the winning line where the target symbol is valid. The driver 102 controls the supply of drive pulses to the stepping motor 97.

  The key switch 108 is provided inside the key cylinder 46 and is turned on / off by rotating the setting key 50 inserted into the key cylinder 46. The key switch 108 is connected to the CPU 61, and when the key switch 108 is turned on, an on signal is output to the CPU 61.

  The setting change switch sensor 109 is provided inside the setting change button 47. The setting change switch sensor 109 is turned on when the setting change button 47 is pressed, and outputs an ON signal to the CPU 61. For example, when an ON signal is output from the setting change switch sensor 109 in the setting change mode, the CPU 61 changes the display of the setting value on the display device 15.

  Next, the flow of the game in the slot machine 2 of the present embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. For example, when power is supplied to the slot machine 2, after the mode determination program 70 is read by the CPU 61, it is determined whether the game machine mode or the setting change mode is in effect. In this state, since the key switch 108 is off, the game control program 72 is read by the CPU 61 after it is determined that the game mode is set. When the player starts a game in the slot machine 2, a normal mode game in which a normal game is performed is executed. First, the player directly inserts medals or presses the MAX bet button 20 to insert medals using the credited medals. Thereafter, when the start lever 25 is pressed, a winning combination lottery is performed, and the first reel 10, the second reel 11, and the third reel 12 rotate. After the first stop button 26, the second stop button 27, and the third stop button 28 become effective, the player presses these stop buttons to stop the corresponding reels. Then, when all the rotating reels are stopped, the winning combination is made when the symbols constituting the winning combination are valid on the same winning effective line among winning lines (winning effective lines).

  For example, when a small role such as a bell role or a cherry role is won, a medal is paid out for the win. Further, when the replay combination is won, the medal is not paid out, but the right to play the next game can be obtained without inserting the medal. In addition, when it becomes a lose in the winning combination lottery, or when it becomes one of multiple winning combinations in the winning combination lottery, but the symbols constituting the winning combination cannot be stopped on the same winning line, There are no symbols on the winning line that make up the winning combination.

  In addition, when the RB transition combination is won in the winning combination lottery and the RB transition combination cannot be won, the RB transition combination is carried over until the RB transition combination is won. The internal winning state will continue. When the RB transition combination is awarded, the gaming state transitions from the normal mode to the RB mode. In this RB mode game, the jack combination is easy to win. As a result, when the player plays a game in the RB mode, the jack combination continuously wins, and a large number of medals can be obtained. Note that this RB mode is ended when either a predetermined number of games has been consumed or a predetermined number of winnings has been satisfied.

  In addition, when the BB transition combination is won in the winning combination lottery and the BB transition combination cannot be won, the BB transition combination is carried over until the BB transition combination is won. The internal winning state will continue. Then, when winning the BB transition combination, the gaming state shifts from the normal mode to the BB mode.

  When the gaming state shifts to the BB mode, an RB introduction game is first performed. In this RB introduction game, when a small role such as a bell role or a cherry role is awarded, medals are paid out for the prize. At this time, the number of purely increased medals in the BB mode is counted. If a small role is won, an RB introduction game is continued. Then, when the RB shift combination is won in the RB introduction game, the game in the SRB mode is executed. In the SRB mode, the jack combination is easy to win in the same manner as the RB mode. The SRB mode game is completed by playing the game in the SRB mode 12 times or winning the jack combination 10 times. Also in this SRB mode game, the number of purely increased medals is counted. If the number of net increase medals has not reached the upper limit, the RB introduction game is started again. Then, when the RB introduction game is being performed, or when the net number of increased medals reaches the upper limit number while the SRB mode game is being performed, the BB mode game ends. When the BB mode without RT is won, when the game in the BB mode ends, the game shifts to the game in the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when the BB mode with RT is awarded, after the BB mode ends, the mode shifts to the RT mode. In this RT mode, since the winning probability of the replay combination is set higher than the normal state, the replay combination is easy to win. Thus, by performing this RT mode, the player can play a game while suppressing the consumption of medals. Note that this RT mode game ends when the number of games reaches the upper limit, or when an RB transition combination or a BB transition combination is won.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow when the setting value is changed in such a slot machine 2. When changing the set value in the slot machine 2, first, the lower door 7 is opened, and then the power switch 40 is turned off. Thereafter, the setting key 50 is inserted into the key cylinder 46 and the setting key 50 is rotated. As a result, the key switch 108 provided in the key cylinder 46 is turned on. When the power switch 40 is turned on in this state, the setting change program 71 is read by the CPU 61, so that the slot machine 2 starts up in the setting change mode.

  When the slot machine 2 starts up in the setting change mode, the current setting value is displayed on the display device 15 provided on the upper door 6. When the game hall manager presses the setting change button 47, the setting value displayed on the display device 15 is changed. Therefore, the game hall manager changes the setting change button until the intended setting value is displayed. 47 is pressed. Thereafter, when the intended set value is displayed, when the start lever 25 is pressed, an ON signal from the start switch sensor 87 is input to the CPU 61. Upon receiving this ON signal, the CPU 61 refers to the game mode stored in the RAM 63 and determines whether or not the setting value has been changed during the normal mode. For example, when the setting value is changed during the normal mode, the game data in the RAM 63 is initialized, and the setting value when the ON signal is input is stored in the RAM 63 as a new setting value.

  On the other hand, when the setting is changed during a game other than the normal mode, it is determined whether or not the setting value at the time when the ON signal is input is the same as the setting value before the change. If it is determined that the set value is the same, the game data stored in the RAM 63 is initialized, and then the set value when the ON signal is input is stored in the RAM 63. On the other hand, if the set values are different, the game data stored in the RAM 63 is not initialized, and the set value at the time when the ON signal is input is stored in the RAM 63 as a new set value. Then, when the setting key 50 is rotated and the key switch 108 is turned off, the setting change mode ends and the game mode is entered.

  In the following description, the specific combination is a replay combination, and the special state is shifted to the first RT mode (RT1 in FIG. 6) only when the setting value is “1”, and the second RT mode is shifted only when the setting value is “6”. (RT2 in FIG. 6) A plurality of RT modes will be described, and a case where a set value is changed when a game is played in any of the RT modes will be described.

  For example, when the set value is changed from “1” to “6” in a game in the first RT mode, the set value is changed during a game other than the normal mode, so that the game data stored in the RAM 63 is changed. Is not initialized, only the set value is updated. Thereafter, when the mode is changed from the setting change mode to the game mode, the game data before the change of the set value is stored in the RAM 63, so that the game after the change of the set value is the game state before the change of the set value. This is performed in a certain first RT mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, when the set value is changed from “1” to “6”, the winning probability of the replay role in the game in the first RT mode is changed from 1 / 7.3 to 1 / 1.4. And high probability.

  Similarly, even when the setting value “6” is changed to “1” during the game in the second RT mode, after the setting value is changed, the second RT mode is continued and the winning probability of the replay role is 1 / There is a high probability from 7.3 to 1 / 1.4. According to this, by changing the setting value, it is possible to create a gaming state that does not shift when the setting is not changed. In addition, since a specific winning combination is won with high probability in a game in the gaming state, even if the same gaming state is changed by changing the set value, it can be played in different gaming states. Can have a width. Although the replay role is taken as an example of the specific role, it is not limited to this, and other small roles (bell role, cherry role, etc.) may be used.

  In addition to changing the set value, for example, changing the winning probability of a specific role such as a replay role, it is also possible to change the set value so that a winning combination that should not be won is won. is there. In the following, for example, a plurality of RT modes (first RT mode and second RT mode) having different winning probabilities are set, and the first to third replay roles are set as the replay roles to be won in these RT mode games. The case will be described. For example, the first to third replay roles are set so that the winning probabilities are different from each other, and among these replay roles, the third replay role has, for example, a replay role winning probability higher than the first RT mode and the second RT mode. It is set as a winning combination that triggers the transition to the third RT mode that is set higher.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the set value is “1”, the third replay combination is not won in the game of the first RT mode, and when the set value is “6”, the win probability is 1 / 7.3. Is set to The third replay combination is set so that when the set value is “6”, it is not won in the game of the second RT mode, and when the set value is “1”, the win probability is 1 / 7.3. ing. That is, the third replay combination is a winning combination that can be won by changing the set value. For example, if the setting value is changed from “1” to “6” while playing a game in the first RT mode, the third replay combination that is not won at the setting value “1” is changed to the setting value “6”. Win. On the other hand, when the setting value “6” is changed to “1”, the third replay combination that should be won is not won.

  The same applies to the second RT mode. When the setting value is changed from “1” to “6”, the third replay combination is not won and the setting value is changed from “6” to “1”. If you do, you will win. According to this, a winning combination that is not won at a certain set value can be won by changing the set value. That is, even in the same game state, different game contents can be obtained by changing the set value.

  In the present embodiment, the RT mode is taken as an example as a special state, and when a game is executed at a certain set value, when the set value is changed in a game in the RT mode, the RT mode is changed. Although it can be continuously performed after the setting value is changed, it is not limited to the RT mode. For example, the same applies when the setting value is changed in a game in the BB mode. In addition, the present invention can be used even when the BB transition combination is won in the game in the normal mode, that is, when it is in the internal state of the BB transition combination.

  For example, as a special state, the first BB mode (BB1 in FIG. 8) that can be shifted only when the setting value is “6” and the second BB mode (BB1 in FIG. 8) that can be shifted only when the setting value is “1”. A case in which a plurality of BB modes with the middle BB2) are configured will be described. For example, when the setting value is “1” and the setting value is changed from “1” to “6” in a game in which the BB transition combination (hereinafter referred to as the second BB transition combination) that shifts to the second BB mode is internally won Since the game data is continuously used, the game in which the second BB transition combination is won internally is continuously performed. According to this, it is possible to win after changing the second BB transition combination that cannot be won with the set value “6” to the set value “6”.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the upper limit of the number of net increased medals in the game in the second BB mode is 400, and the upper limit of the number of net increased medals in the game in the second BB mode is 200 at the set value “1”. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a BB mode of a purely increased medal number that cannot be obtained normally. According to this, when the set value is changed when the BB transition combination is won internally, the content of the BB mode changes even in the same BB mode. The same applies to the first BB mode.

  In the present embodiment, an example of the RT mode is taken as the game mode for changing the setting value, but it is not necessary to limit to this, for example, changing the setting value in the gaming state in which the BB transition combination is won internally. Thus, it is possible to maintain the gaming state in which the BB transition combination is won internally, and to change the winning probability of the replay combination in the RT mode that transitions after the end of the BB mode.

  As shown in FIG. 9, for example, the first BB mode is set to be won only when the set value is “6”, and the second BB mode is set to be won only when the set value is “1”. When the mode and the second BB mode are completed, the mode shifts to the RT mode. In this case, the RT mode is not necessarily shifted when the BB mode ends.

  For example, when the setting value is “6” and the setting value is changed from “6” to “1” in a game in which the first BB transition combination to shift to the first BB mode is internally won, the first BB transition combination is won internally. Is maintained. When the first BB transition combination is won in this state, the mode shifts to the first BB mode, and after the first BB mode ends, the mode shifts to the RT mode. In this RT mode, the winning probability of the replay role is 1 / 1.4, and if the game is played with the set value “6”, the winning probability of the replay role in the RT mode that shifts after the end of the BB mode is 1 / Probability higher than 7.3. According to this, the first BB transition combination that cannot be won when the set value is “1” can be won by changing the first BB transition combination to the set value “1”, and is performed after the first BB transition combination is won. Since the RT mode can be performed in a state where the replay combination has a high probability, game contents that cannot be performed when the set values are the same can be performed in the game after the setting is changed.

  In addition to this, by changing the setting value in the game in which the BB transition combination is winning internally, it is possible to win the replay combination that is won in the RT mode performed after the BB mode ends. Good. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, the BB transition combination is not won with the setting value “1”, and when the setting value is “6”, the first BB transition combination that is elected with a probability of 1/250 and the setting value “1”. In the case of “1”, the replay is won with a probability of 1/300, and in the case of the set value “6”, it is composed of the second BB transition combination that is not won. A case where there are first to third replay combinations having different winning probabilities as combinations will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the game of the RT mode that is performed after the end of the first BB mode, the third replay combination is not won when the set value is “6” (the winning probability is 0) and set. In the case of the value “1”, the winning is set with a probability of 1 / 7.3. In addition, in the game of the RT mode after the end of the second BB mode, the third replay combination is not won when the set value is “1” (the win probability is 0), and the set value “6” is set. The case is set to win with a probability of 1 / 7.3. For example, in a game set to the setting value “6”, after the first BB transition combination is won (when the first BB transition combination is won internally), the setting value is changed from “6” to “1”. In this case, since the state where the first BB transition combination is won is maintained, the first BB transition combination that is not awarded at the set value “1” can be won. Then, in the RT mode after the end of the first BB mode which is shifted by winning the first BB transition combination, the third replay combination can be won.

  Similarly, in the game set to the setting value “1”, after the second BB transition combination is won (when the second BB transition combination is won internally), the setting value is changed from “1” to “6”. When the change is made, since the state where the second BB transition combination is won is maintained, the second BB transition combination that does not win at the set value “6” can be won. Then, in the RT mode after finishing the second BB mode which is shifted by winning the second BB transition combination, the third replay combination can be won. According to this, a winning combination that is not won at a certain set value can be won by changing the set value. That is, even in the same game state, different game contents can be obtained by changing the set value.

  In the present embodiment, the case of the setting value “1” and the setting value “6” has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that other setting values may be changed.

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Claims (2)

A transition is made when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the normal state and the game in the normal state, and the game is executed in a special state in which the content of the game is different from the normal state. A game machine that can determine the winning probability of the winning combination,
When the winning probability is changed during the special state, the game in the special state is continuously executed even after the winning probability is changed, and the winning probability after changing the contents of the game in the special state A game machine characterized in that the content is changed based on the game. In the special state, the winning probability of the replay role that can perform the next game without inserting medals is higher than the normal state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning probability of the replay combination is changed in the special state after the winning probability is changed.

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