JP2009254619A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of apportioning various modes of presentation having different degrees of advantageousness for a player while suppressing the number of kinds of winning combinations as objects for internal lotteries. <P>SOLUTION: A presentation control means 180 executes an AT (assist time) lottery with a predetermined trigger in a specific game interval from the game in which a big bonus is won in an internal lottery to the game in which the big bonus state started when the big bonus is established is terminated. If the AT lottery executed in the specific game interval started by the winning of the big bonus is won in the game a regular state, the state of presentation is set at a first AT state after termination of the big bonus state. If the AT lottery executed in the special game interval started by the winning of the big bonus is won in the game in a replay-time state in which the probability of winning a replay is higher than in the regular state, the state of presentation is set at a second AT state, which is harder to be terminated than the first AT state, after termination of the big bonus state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine has an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a player's operation, and the reels are stopped based on the result of the internal lottery. It has a function of displaying using a combination of symbols, and a function of paying out medals etc. according to a winning combination when a winning combination is won in the game result.

By the way, in this type of gaming machine, the production state is changed among a plurality of types of production states, and in the production state called the so-called assist time state (special production state), the result of the internal lottery is given to the player depending on the content of the production. A technique is known in which the winning probability of a winning combination can be increased over a normal game without changing the winning probability of winning in an internal lottery (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2007-312853 A

  By the way, in recent years, it is possible to set a plurality of types of assist time states with different degrees of advantage for the player, and prepare a plurality of types of game states called bonus states that can acquire a large amount of game media in a short period of time. Attempts have been made to set the assist time state according to the type of bonus state, but with such a method, it is necessary to prepare multiple types of triggers for shifting to the bonus state that is the object of the lottery in the internal lottery. As a result, the player can immediately grasp the concern that the design freedom of the symbol arrangement on the outer peripheral surface of the reel will be reduced, and what kind of assist time state will be set depending on the type of winning bonus If the assist time state with a low degree of advantage is frequently set, it is difficult to maintain the player's willingness to play. There is a concern that.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to distribute a wide variety of performance states with different degrees of advantage for the player while suppressing the types of roles that are the targets of internal lottery. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  (1) The present invention is based on the fact that a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed with a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface being stopped. An amusement machine provided for winning a prize, and an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including bonuses, small roles and replays are performed, and the plurality of reels are rotated to stop the operation As a trigger, a reel control means for controlling the plurality of reels to stop according to the result of the internal lottery, and a payout control means for performing a control for paying out the game medium to the payout apparatus when the small role is won And a replay processing means for performing a replay process for automatically inserting a game medium without requiring a game medium owned by a player in response to a winning of the replay, a normal state, and a prize for the small part from the normal state The gaming state is shifted between a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus state with a higher rate and a replay time state in which the winning probability of the replay is higher than the normal state, and the gaming state is triggered by winning the bonus The game state transition control means for controlling the transition to the replay time state with the end of the bonus state as a trigger, and the effect state is changed between a plurality of types of effect states. In the first special effect state and the second special effect state that is harder to end than the first special effect state among the kinds of effect states, a notification effect that informs that a specific combination has been won in the internal lottery is given to the effect device. Effect control means for performing control to be executed, and the effect control means accompanies the bonus winning from the game in which the bonus is won in the internal lottery An effect lottery is performed at a predetermined opportunity in a specific game section until the game in which the bonus state to be transferred ends, and the bonus is won in a game in which the game state is set to the normal state. When the effect lottery performed in the specific game section is won, the effect state is set to the first special effect state at the end of the bonus state, and the game state is set to the replay time state. In the game being played, when the effect lottery performed in the specific game section started by winning the bonus is won, the effect state is set as the second special effect at the end of the bonus state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is set to a state.

  In the present invention, when the effect state is set to the first special effect state or the second special effect state, the notification effect is executed, so that the player can grasp the winning of a specific role and play the game to himself / herself. It is possible to proceed advantageously. In the present invention, the stage is shifted to a stage that is more advantageous to the player when the bonus is won in the replay time state when the bonus state is won than when the bonus is won in the normal state. . For this reason, according to the present invention, as described above, a plurality of types of performance states having different degrees of advantage for the player are distributed and set according to the game state at the time of winning the bonus. It is possible to attract a player's interest by realizing a game specification that is attractive to the player that can lead to a situation that is advantageous to the player step by step while suppressing the types of bonuses.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, a first counter for determining whether or not to end the first special effect state, and whether or not to end the second special effect state. A second counter, and when the effect control means is set to the first special effect state, the value of the first counter is satisfied each time the first update condition is satisfied. And the first special effect state is terminated according to the value of the first counter, and a predetermined forced termination condition is satisfied when the effect state is set to the first special effect state. Includes the bonus state by ending the first special effect state regardless of the value of the first counter and holding the value of the first counter until the next bonus state ends. Performed in the specific game section Regardless of the result of the effect lottery, after the bonus state is ended, the effect state is set to the first special effect state, and the updating of the value of the first counter is resumed. When the special effect state is set, the value of the second counter is updated every time the second update condition is satisfied, and the second special effect state is changed according to the value of the second counter. If the predetermined forcible termination condition is satisfied when the production state is set to the second special production state, the second special production state is set regardless of the value of the second counter. And the value of the second counter is held until the next bonus state is ended, regardless of the result of the effect lottery performed in the specific game section including the bonus state. The presentation state After the completion is set to the second special effect states, it may be resumed the update of the second counter value.

  In this way, the player's willingness to play is prevented from being reduced due to the end of the first special effect state or the second special effect state due to the establishment of the forced end condition, and the operating rate of the gaming machine is stabilized. Will be able to keep on.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the effect control means is set to the first special effect state, the first effect that the notification effect is performed once when the effect state is set to the first special effect state. As the update condition, when the value of the first counter is updated and the predetermined forced end condition is satisfied in the first special effect state, the value at the time when the predetermined forced end condition is satisfied is set to the next time. When the bonus state is finished, the second update is performed when a plurality of predetermined notification effects are performed when the effect state is set to the second special effect state. As a condition, the value of the second counter is updated, and when the predetermined forced end condition is satisfied in the second special effect state, the second counter is set as the predetermined forced end condition is satisfied. Update the value of The value of the post-new may be held until the next time of the bonus state to end.

  If it does in this way, the game for the undigested game in the 1st special production state and the 2nd special production state which ended without satisfying regular end conditions can be carried over in the mode according to the production state.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming state transition control means performs control to shift the gaming state to the normal state when the specific combination wins in the replay time state. Also good.

  In this way, a game in which a player who grasps the winning of a specific role by performing a notification effect can avoid winning a specific role and avoid the forced termination condition of the replay time state. Game specifications attractive to the user.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the gaming state is the normal state, the gaming machine includes a third counter whose value is updated under a predetermined condition. The winning probability of the effect lottery may be adjusted according to the value.

  If it does in this way, it will become possible to change an effect state into the 1st special effect state and the 2nd special effect state according to the acquisition situation of a player's game medium.

  (6) The present invention is based on the fact that a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed in a state where a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stopped. An amusement machine provided for winning a prize, and an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including bonuses and small roles are won, and rotating the plurality of reels to trigger a stop operation. Reel control means for performing control to stop the plurality of reels according to the result of the internal lottery, payout control means for performing control for paying out the game medium to the payout device when the small role is won, The gaming state is shifted between a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state and a bonus state in which the prize winning probability of the small part is higher than the normal state, and the gaming state is changed to the bonus state in response to the winning of the bonus. The game state transition control means for performing control and the effect state are changed between a plurality of types of effect states, and the first special effect state and the first special effect state are less likely to end than the plurality of types of effect states. The second special effect state includes effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute a notification effect informing that a specific role has been won in the internal lottery, and the effect control means is the internal lottery An effect lottery is performed at a predetermined opportunity in a specific game section from a game in which the bonus is won to a game in which the bonus state transitioning with winning of the bonus ends, and the effect state is the first special effect state In the game set in an effect state different from the second special effect state, in the specific game section started by winning the bonus In the event that the effect lottery performed is won, the effect state is set to the first special effect state when the bonus state ends, and the effect state is the first special effect state or the second effect state. In the game set in the special effect state, when the effect lottery performed in the specific game section that is started by winning the bonus is won, the effect state is triggered by the end of the bonus state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine set in the second special effect state.

  In the present invention, when the effect state is set to the first special effect state or the second special effect state, the notification effect is executed, so that the player can grasp the winning of a specific role and play the game to himself / herself. It is possible to proceed advantageously. And in this invention, it is set to the 1st special effect state and the 2nd special effect state rather than the case where a bonus is won by the game set to the effect state different from the 1st special effect state and the 2nd special effect state. When a bonus is won in a certain game, the stage shifts to a production state that is more advantageous to the player. For this reason, according to the present invention, as described above, a plurality of types of performance states having different degrees of advantage for the player are distributed and set according to the performance status at the time of winning the bonus. It is possible to attract a player's interest by realizing a game specification that is attractive to the player that can lead to a situation that is advantageous to the player step by step while suppressing the types of bonuses.

  (7) The present invention is based on the fact that a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed with a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface being stopped. A program for a gaming machine provided to win a prize, and an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including bonuses, small roles, and replays, and rotating the plurality of reels And a reel control means for controlling the plurality of reels to stop according to the result of the internal lottery when triggered by the stop operation, and a control for paying out the game media to the payout device triggered by the winning of the small role A payout control means for performing, a replay processing means for performing a replay process for automatically inserting a game medium without requiring a game medium owned by the player in response to the winning of the replay, a normal state, and the normal state The game state is shifted between a plurality of game states including a bonus state in which the winning probability of the small role is increased and a replay time state in which the winning probability of the replay is higher than the normal state, and the bonus is awarded. A game state transition control means for performing control to shift the gaming state to the bonus state with the end of the bonus state, and to transition the gaming state to the replay time state with the end of the bonus state, and a stage state between a plurality of types of stage states In the first special effect state and the second special effect state that is harder to finish than the first special effect state among the plurality of types of effect states, the fact that a specific combination has been won in the internal lottery is notified. A computer of a gaming machine is made to function as an effect control unit that performs control for causing the effect device to execute a notification effect, and the effect control unit is configured to perform the An effect lottery is performed at a predetermined opportunity in a specific game section from the game in which the game is won to the game in which the bonus state transitioning with the winning of the bonus ends, and the game state is set to the normal state In the game where the bonus lottery is started and the effect lottery performed in the specific game section is won, the effect state is changed to the first special effect state when the bonus state ends. If the winning lottery is performed in the specific gaming section that is started by winning the bonus in the game in which the gaming state is set to the replay time state, The present invention relates to a program for setting the production state to the second special production state when triggered by the end. .

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In addition, in the program and information storage medium of this invention, each aspect shown to said (2)-(5) can be employ | adopted suitably, and it is made to function a computer as a means shown to (2)-(5). Also good.

  (8) The present invention is based on the fact that a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed with a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface being stopped. It is a program for a gaming machine provided to win a prize, and an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including bonuses and small roles are made, and rotating the plurality of reels, Reel control means for controlling the plurality of reels to stop according to the result of the internal lottery triggered by the stop operation, and payout for performing control for paying out the game medium to the payout device triggered by the winning of the small role The gaming state is shifted between a plurality of types of gaming states including a control means, a normal state, and a bonus state in which the winning prize of the small role is higher than the normal state, and the gaming state is triggered by the bonus winning. The game state transition control means for controlling the transition to the bonus state and the effect state are changed between a plurality of types of effect states, and the first special effect state and the first special effect state among the plurality of types of effect states. In the second special effect state that is harder to finish, the computer of the gaming machine is made to function as an effect control unit that performs control for causing the effect device to execute a notification effect informing that a specific role has been won in the internal lottery, The effect control means performs the effect lottery at a predetermined opportunity in a specific game section from the game in which the bonus is won in the internal lottery to the game in which the bonus state transitioning with winning of the bonus ends, In a game in which the performance state is set to a performance state different from the first special performance state and the second special performance state, the bonus is won. In the case of winning the effect lottery performed in the specific game section that is started, the effect state is set to the first special effect state when the bonus state ends, and the effect state is In the case of winning the effect lottery performed in the specific game section started by winning the bonus in the game set in the first special effect state or the second special effect state, the bonus The present invention relates to a program for setting the production state to the second special production state when the state ends.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In addition, in the program and information storage medium of this invention, each aspect shown to said (2)-(5) can be employ | adopted suitably, and it is made to function a computer as a means shown to (2)-(5). Also good.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that enables observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped on the valid winning determination line among the five winning determination lines L1 to L5 in the display window DW, and the symbol combination on the winning determination line is determined in advance. In the case of a symbol combination corresponding to, medals are paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three, and five prizes are awarded based on the insertion of the prescribed insertion number of medals. All of the determination lines L1 to L5 are validated.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, an operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the bet button (insertion operation means) B0 and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. A start lever (rotation start operation means) SL for performing the operation, and a stop button (stop operation means for performing an operation to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the step motor. ) B1-B3 and the like are provided.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the player starts rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. Is set to a possible ready state. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the step motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 (control board). The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The operation control of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340 is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect. A control unit 180 and a storage unit 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the insertion of three medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions, the first reels R1 to R1 for the start lever (rotation start operating means) SL. A process for permitting the rotation start operation of the third reel R3 is performed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting unit 105 selects the inserted medals up to the specified number of insertions as the medal insertion switch 210 operates. Set to the input state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a normal state, a replay time state (RT state), a first bonus establishment state (first BB establishment state), a second bonus establishment state (second BB establishment state), and a big bonus state (BB state) : A bonus state) can be set, and the internal lottery table storage means 191 has an internal lottery table A to internal lottery for internal lottery in each gaming state as shown in FIG. Table E is stored. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the internal lottery table A is selected, and when the gaming state is the RT state, the internal lottery table B is selected, and the gaming state is the first BB establishment state. When the internal lottery table C is selected and the gaming state is the second BB establishment state, the internal lottery table D is selected, and when the gaming state is the BB state, the internal lottery table E is selected. The

  In the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E, a replay is performed for each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535). ), Small role (role where medals are paid out with winning a prize: bell, watermelon, cherry (example of specific role: red cherry, black cherry, white cherry), special small role (example of specific role: special small role 1) ~ Special small role 3), various bonuses such as a big bonus (BB: bonus) or loses are associated with each other.In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in each internal lottery table, internal lottery Correspondence between the combination and the random number value is set so that the three types of special small combinations (special small combination 1 to special small combination 3) do not overlap each other.

  In the random number determination process, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation unit 110 for each game based on a start signal input in accordance with the operation of the start switch 230, and the acquired random number value is stored in the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the lottery table storage unit 191.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag of the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state, on Status). The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. Also, in this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry over the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state for the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) to be reset is prepared. As a combination with which the former carry-over possible flag is associated, there is a big bonus (BB), and other combinations (for example, a small combination, replay) are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when BB is won by internal lottery, the winning state of the BB lottery flag is carried over until BB wins.

  The reel control means 130 controls the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a player pressing a start lever (rotation start operation means) SL (rotation start operation). Corresponding to a reel that is rotating in a state in which the rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotational speed that is about 80 revolutions per minute). Control is performed to permit the pressing operation (stop operation) of the stop buttons B1 to B3, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the step motor are set to the lottery flag setting state (result of the internal lottery). Control to stop accordingly.

  The reel control means 130 is in a state in which the pressing operation (stop operation) on the stop buttons (stop operation means) B1 to B3 is validated (the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has reached a predetermined speed). ), When the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 to operate the stop switch 240, the drive pulse (motor drive signal) of the reel unit 310 to the step motor is based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240. By stopping the supply, control is performed to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. Specifically, referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, the first reels R1 to R1 corresponding to the press timings of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation) and the like. The stop position of the third reel R3 is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to the stop operation of the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to the stop operation of the second reel R2, and the stop button B3 Pressing corresponds to a stop operation of the third reel R3.

  Here, in the stop control table, the position (pressing detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing operation of each button of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is detected), Correspondence with the actual stop position (or the number of sliding frames from the pressed detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is set. In the present embodiment, a stop control table is provided for determining the stop positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for each set state of the lottery flag. In the stop control table, the setting state of the lottery flag set in accordance with the result of the internal lottery is the same, and the mode of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 (operation mode: for example, pressing timing and pressing order) is the same. If they are the same, the same stop position is designated for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. That is, the reel control means 130, when the combination of the mode of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 are the same, the first reels R1 to R1 in the same stop mode. Control is performed to stop the third reel R3.

  In the stop control table, when the lottery flags associated with two or more different combinations are set in the winning state, each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 according to the priority order determined for each combination. And the actual correspondence position of each reel is set. In particular, in the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “Replay> Big Bonus (BB)> Small”, and the reel control means 130 has the lottery flags regarding two or more types of roles set in the winning state. If the winning combination is in accordance with the priority order set for each winning combination, the reels are displayed on the winning determination line so that the symbols forming the winning combination with higher priority are displayed on the winning determination line. Control to stop. When the lottery flags corresponding to a plurality of types of small combinations are set in the winning state, the priority order is determined according to the payout associated with each small role, and the reel control means 130 increases as the payout increases. Control is performed to stop the reels so that a winning combination with a high priority is given priority.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state stops on the winning determination line (so that the winning winning combination can be won). . On the other hand, in the kicking process, the reels are stopped so that symbols corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-winning state do not stop on the winning determination line (so that a non-winning combination cannot be won). Control processing. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the lottery flag setting state, the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, and the stop position of the reels that have already stopped (or winning a prize) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes in accordance with the types of symbols stopped on the determination lines L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the step motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index). ing.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Control state is set. That is, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required from when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed until each reel R1 to R3 stops is in the range of 0 to 4 frames ( (Predetermined pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the button is pressed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is determined to win if it is located within the range of 0 to 4 frames relative to the display position (upper, middle, lower) on the winning determination line. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed so that the reel is displayed at the display position on the line.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, according to the symbol arrangement of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 4, a replay symbol “RP” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel or a bell symbol “ For “BL”, the symbols are arranged so that the interval is within 4 frames, and the replay symbol “RP” and the bell symbol “BL” are arbitrary regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, etc. Can be drawn on the winning decision line.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, each reel is stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed on each of the winning determination lines of the winning determination lines L1 to L5 is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the black 7 symbol “black 7”, the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, 7 white symbols “White 7”, Bell symbol “BL”, Watermelon symbol “WM”, Red cherry symbol “Red CH”, Black cherry symbol “Black CH”, White cherry symbol “White CH”, Replay symbol “RP” It is arranged. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 5, big bonus (BB), replay, bell, watermelon, red cherry, black cherry, white cherry, special cherry A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not there is a winning combination of the small combination 1, the special small combination 2, and the special small combination 3. Note that “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of red cherry, black cherry, and white cherry shown in FIG. 5 indicates any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” is displayed on the winning determination line, it is determined that BB has won, and “RP / RP / RP” is determined on the winning determination line. If the symbol combination of is displayed, it is determined that the replay has won, and if the symbol combination of “BL / BL / BL” is displayed on the winning determination line, it is determined that the bell has won, and the winning determination line If the symbol combination “WM / WM / WM” is displayed on the screen, it is determined that the watermelon has won a prize, and the symbol “red CH / ANY / ANY” (ANY does not matter the type of symbol) on the winning determination line. When the combination is displayed, it is determined that the red cherry has been won, and when the symbol combination “black CH, ANY, ANY” (ANY is not limited to the type of symbol) is displayed on the winning determination line, the black cherry is displayed. Won a prize If the symbol combination “white CH, ANY, ANY” (ANY is not limited to the type of symbol) is displayed on the winning determination line, it is determined that white cherry has been won, and the winning determination line is displayed. When the symbol combination “Red 7 / BL / BL” is displayed, it is determined that the special small role 1 has won, and when the symbol combination “Black 7 / BL / BL” is displayed on the winning determination line, When it is determined that the special small role 2 has won and a symbol combination of “white 7 / BL / BL” is displayed on the winning determination line, it is determined that the special small role 3 has won.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As the winning process, for example, when a small role is won, a payout control unit 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process unit 160 performs a replay process, and a big bonus. When (BB) wins, a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state by the gaming state transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination shown in FIG. 5, and medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are determined. Control is performed to cause the hopper unit 320 (dispensing device) to perform dispensing. When a plurality of small combinations wins in one game, the total of the payouts of each winning small combination can be determined as the number of medals paid out in the game.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals. As a result of the game, when a replay or big bonus (RB) is won, as shown in FIG. 5, no payout is set for the replay and the big bonus. Although not performed, a process (0 sheet process) is performed in which formally 0 medals are paid out.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation (press operation of the start lever SL by the player) is waited with the same winning determination line as that of the previous game being validated.

  Based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, the gaming state transition control means 170 is in a normal state, a replay time state (RT state), a first bonus establishment state (first BB establishment state), and a second bonus establishment state (second BB establishment). State) and a big bonus state (BB state), a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states. In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A in which BB is set as an internal lottery target, and when the BB is won in the normal state, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the first BB establishment state.

  The RT state is a gaming state that transitions upon the end of a BB state described later. In the RT state, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table B in which BB is set as the target of the internal lottery and the correspondence between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal state. When the BB is won in the RT state, control is performed to shift the gaming state to the second BB establishment state. Also, in the RT state, the symbol combination “red CH / ANY / ANY” indicating the red cherry winning pattern, the symbol combination “black CH / ANY / ANY” indicating the black cherry winning pattern, or the symbol indicating the white cherry winning pattern is displayed. When one of the combinations “white CH, ANY, ANY” is displayed on the winning determination line, control for shifting the gaming state to the normal state is performed.

  The first BB establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the BB is won in the internal lottery in the normal state. In the 1st BB establishment state, refer to the internal lottery table C in which the BB is excluded from the internal lottery target and the correspondence between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of the small role and the replay is equal to the normal state The internal lottery is performed.

  The second BB establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the BB is won in the internal lottery in the RT state. In the 2nd BB formation state, refer to the internal lottery table D in which the BB is excluded from the target of the internal lottery and the correspondence between the winning combination and the random value is set so that the winning probability of the small role and the replay is equal to the RT state The internal lottery is performed. In the 2nd RB formation state, the symbol combination “red CH / ANY / ANY” indicating the red cherry winning pattern, the symbol combination “black CH / ANY / ANY” indicating the black cherry winning pattern, or the white cherry winning pattern is selected. When any one of the symbol combinations “white CH, ANY, and ANY” shown is displayed on the winning determination line, control for shifting the gaming state to the first RB establishment state is performed.

  The BB state (bonus state) transitions when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the BB winning mode is displayed on the winning determination line in the first BB established state or the second BB established state. It is a gaming state to play. In the BB state, an internal lottery table E in which the replay is excluded from the target of the internal lottery and the winning probabilities of the bell and special small roles (special small roles 1 to 3) are set higher than the normal state or the RT state. The referred internal lottery is performed. In other words, the BB state has a higher probability of winning a small role than the normal state and the RT state, and it is easy to obtain a lot of medals in a short period of time, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player. Further, in the BB state, control is performed to end the BB state when the predetermined number (for example, 465) medals are paid out and to shift the gaming state to the RT state.

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Control related to the sound production to be performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in a gaming state, or a display on a liquid crystal display LCD By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 shifts the effect state between a plurality of types of effect states, the game state is the RT state or the second RB establishment state, and the effect state is the first. When in the assist time state (first AT state: first special effect state) or second assist time state (second AT state: second special effect state), a special small part (special small part 1, special small part) When a winning combination 2, special small winning combination 3) or cherry (red cherry, black cherry, white cherry) is won, the display device 330 or the audio device 340 is controlled to execute a notification effect informing the type of the winning small winning combination. Yes. Various effects can be adopted as the notification effect, and an effect image indicating the type of the small role won in the internal lottery is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or the type of the small role won in the internal lottery is suggested. Sound can be output from a speaker, or a lamp that indicates the type of a winning combination in the internal lottery can be turned on.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the type of the special small role is notified by the notification effect, so that the winning rate of the special small role can be increased and the medal acquisition rate can be increased. By notifying the type of cherry, it is possible to prevent the RT state from being terminated due to the winning of the cherry. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the winning state probability of special small roles 1 to 3 is increased by setting the production state to the first AT state or the second AT state, and red cherry, black cherry, or white cherry is increased. The fall of the game state from the RT state to the normal state due to the winning of can be avoided based on the player's intention.

  Further, the production control means 180 performs AT lottery (production lottery) at a predetermined opportunity in a specific game section from a game in which BB is won in the internal lottery to a game in which the BB state transitioning with the BB winning is completed. ing. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of types of AT lottery tables (AT lottery table A to AT lottery table C) are stored in the AT lottery table storage unit 197, and the effect control unit 180 is in a normal state. In the specific game section started by winning BB in the game at, either the AT lottery table A or the AT lottery table B is selected according to a stored value of an AT activation control counter (third counter) 198D described later. With reference to the AT lottery, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the AT lottery table C in the specific game section started by winning the BB in the game in the RT state. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 determines only whether or not to shift to the first AT state in the AT lottery in the specific game section started by winning the BB in the game in the normal state. In the specific game section started by winning the BB in the game in the RT state, not only the success or failure of the transition to the second AT state in the AT lottery but also the number of continuous sets in the second AT state is determined.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 performs an update process of the AT activation control counter 198D. With respect to the AT activation control counter 198D, the effect control means 180 uses the counter update lottery table storage means 199 when one of red cherry, black cherry, or white cherry is won in the internal lottery in the game in the normal state. The counter update lottery table stored in the table is referred to, a counter update lottery for winning with a predetermined probability is performed, and a predetermined addition value (for example, 1) is added to the stored value based on winning of the counter update lottery. Incremental update is performed. Note that the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D varies in a range from an initial value (for example, 0) to a maximum value (for example, 30).

  The effect control means 180 determines that the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D is a threshold value (for example, 17) when the AT lottery is executed in the specific game section started by winning BB in the game in the normal state. When the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D is less than the threshold value, the AT lottery table A is selected, and the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D is equal to the threshold value. In the case above, the AT lottery table B having a higher winning probability than the AT lottery table A is selected.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 is a table to be referred to in the AT lottery regardless of the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D in the event that the AT lottery is executed in the specific game section started by winning the BB in the game in the RT state. The AT lottery table C is selected as follows.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, the effect control means 180 sets the effect state to either the first AT state or the second AT state when the end of the BB state is triggered. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the effect control means 180 wins an AT lottery performed in a specific game section started by winning a BB in a game in which the game state is set to the normal state, When the end of the state is triggered, the production state is set to the first AT state by setting the first AT flag in the AT flag storage means 196, and the game state in which the gaming state is set to the RT state is started by winning the BB. When the AT lottery performed in the specific game section is won, the presentation state is set to the second AT state by setting the second AT flag in the AT flag storage unit 196 when the BB state ends.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the production control means 180 has a first subtraction value from the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D every time a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) are performed in the first AT state. Decrement update (for example, 2) is decremented, and every time an AT lottery is performed in a specific game section started by winning a BB in a game in which the game state is set to RT state, Decrement update is performed by subtracting a second subtraction value (for example, 1) from the stored value of the activation control counter 198D. The effect control means 180 stores the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D when winning the AT lottery performed in the specific game section started by winning the BB in the game in which the game state is set to the normal state. On the condition that is not the initial value (for example, 0), the setting of the first AT flag is permitted, and the game state in which the game state is set to the RT state is performed in a specific game section started by winning the BB. When the AT lottery is won, the control for permitting the setting of the second AT flag is performed on condition that the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D is not the initial value (for example, 0). That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, even if the AT lottery is won, if the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D is the initial value, the winning result in the AT lottery is discarded. Thus, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the AT activation control counter 198D not only functions as a counter for relieving a player who has a poor medal acquisition rate by adjusting the winning probability of AT lottery, It also functions as a counter that suppresses the number of transitions to the AT state so that the medal acquisition rate does not increase excessively.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present embodiment determines a first AT end determination counter (first counter) 198A for determining whether or not to end the first AT state, and whether or not to end the second AT state. 2nd AT end determination counter (second counter) 198B for the purpose, the effect control means 180 when winning in the AT lottery performed in the specific game section started by winning the BB in the normal state Is performed in a specific game section started by setting a value (for example, 100) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100) to the first AT end determination counter 198A and winning BB in the RT state. If the AT lottery is won, the number of sets corresponding to the result of the AT lottery (for example, 3 sets, 5 sets, 7 sets, or 1 is set in the second AT end determination counter 198B). A value corresponding to a set (for example, 3, 5, 7, or 10) is set, and a value (for example, 50) corresponding to the number of games for one set (for example, 50) is set to a set end determination counter 198C. Set to. In the present embodiment, the number of games per set in the second AT state is set to 50, and in the AT lottery that determines whether the second AT flag is set, at least three sets or more are selected. Therefore, the second AT state can be continued until a minimum of 150 games are played, and the production state (end) is less likely to end than the first AT state that ends in 100 games. It is a production state in which the condition is difficult to be established).

  Then, when the effect state is set to the first AT state, the effect control means 180 stores the value stored in the first AT end determination counter 198A each time a game is performed (every time the first update condition is satisfied). Is decremented by a predetermined value (for example, by 1), and the first AT flag is cleared based on the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A being an initial value (for example, 0). Control to end the first AT state is performed.

  On the other hand, when the effect state is set to the second AT state, the effect control means 180 decrements the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C by a certain value (for example, by 1) every time a game is played. The decrement is updated, and it is determined that a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times) corresponding to one set have been performed based on the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C reaching an initial value (for example, 0). . Then, every time it is determined that a predetermined number of games corresponding to one set have been performed (every time the second update condition is satisfied), the effect control means 180 sets the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B to a constant value. Decrement update is performed to subtract one by one (for example, one by one), and the second AT state is cleared by clearing the second AT flag based on the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B becoming an initial value (for example, 0). Control to end the.

  In addition, when the production state is set to the first AT state, the production control unit 180 determines that the forced termination condition is satisfied when either a cherry (red cherry, black cherry, white cherry) or BB wins. Even if the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A is not the initial value, the first AT flag is cleared to end the first AT state, and the first AT end determination counter 198A is stored when the forced end condition is satisfied. Control is performed to hold the value until the next BB state ends. Then, the effect control means 180 returns the first AT flag after the next BB state is ended regardless of whether or not the AT lottery performed in the specific game section including the next BB state is won, and sets the effect state. The state is shifted to the first AT state, and the update of the stored value of the held first AT end determination counter 198A is resumed.

  On the other hand, when the production state is set to the second AT state, the production control unit 180 determines that the forced termination condition is satisfied when either cherry (red cherry, black cherry, white cherry) or BB wins. Even if the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B is not the initial value, the second AT flag is cleared to end the second AT state, and the set end determination counter 198C is cleared. After the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B is decremented by one set, control is performed to hold the updated stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B until the next BB state ends. Then, the effect control means 180 sets the second AT flag to return after the next BB state is ended, regardless of whether or not the player has won the AT lottery performed in the specific game section including the next BB state. The state is shifted to the second AT state, and the update of the stored value of the held second AT end determination counter 198B is resumed. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when both the first AT flag and the second AT flag are set, the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A is decremented with priority given to the digestion of the first AT state. After the first AT flag is cleared by the end of the first AT state, the stored values of the second AT end determination counter 198A and the set end determination counter 198C are decremented to digest the second AT state.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described.

  In the present embodiment, in the game in the normal state, the AT activation control counter 198D for controlling the winning probability of the AT lottery is updated. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when the player presses the start lever SL to start the game (Y in step S100), the result of the internal lottery is acquired (step S101). If a cherry (red cherry, black cherry, or white cherry) is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S102), a counter update lottery for winning with a predetermined probability is performed (step S103), and a counter update lottery is performed. (Y in step S104), an incremental update is performed by adding a fixed value (for example, 1) to the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D (step S105). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the winning probability of each of red cherry, black cherry, and white cherry is set to about 1/30, and the winning probability of counter update lottery is set to about 1/3. Yes. Further, the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D varies in the range of 0 to 30, and the threshold for determination when selecting the AT lottery table described later is set to 17, and the production state is set to the AT state. If about 500 games are played in the normal state without being played, it is possible to rescue a player with a poor medal acquisition status by increasing the probability of transition to the AT state.

  In this embodiment, an AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state in a specific game section in the game from the game won for the BB to the end of the BB state, and the game in the game won for the BB A control method is employed that can suitably adjust the player's medal acquisition status by changing the lottery object of the AT lottery according to the state. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  When BB is won in the normal state, processing according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 is performed.

  First, BB is won by internal lottery (Y in step S200), and if the game state is a normal state (Y in step S201), either the AT lottery table A or the lottery table B is triggered by the winning of BB. The AT lottery is performed with reference to (step S202). Here, the AT lottery table to be referred to is selected based on the relationship between the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D and the threshold value that have been updated according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 until winning BB.

  When the AT lottery is won (Y in Step S203), a value (for example, 100) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 100) is added to the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A (Step S204).

  When the BB state ends (Y in step S205), the stored values of the first AT end determination counter 198A and the second AT end determination counter 198B are checked (step S205), and the first AT flag and the second AT are determined according to the check result. A flag is set in the AT flag storage means 196 (step S207). In this embodiment, when a value other than the initial value is written in the AT end determination counter, the corresponding AT flag is set. For example, the first AT end determination counter 198A has a value other than the initial value. When the value is written and the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B is the initial value, only the first AT flag is set.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the AT lottery (Step S202) performed at the time of BB winning is not won (N in Step S203), if the BB is won (Y in Step S208), the inside of the game in the BB state When the cherry (red cherry, black cherry, or white cherry) is won in the lottery (Y in step S209), an AT lottery is performed (step S210). Here again, as in step S202, the AT lottery table A or the AT lottery table B is selected based on the relationship between the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D and the threshold value.

  Then, if the AT lottery is won (Y in step S211), the processing of step S204 to step S207 is executed in the same manner as in the case of winning in the AT lottery performed at the time of BB winning. In the present embodiment, even if the AT lottery is not won, the AT lottery is performed again with the winning of the cherry until the BB state ends (N in Step S212, Steps S209 to S209). Step S211).

  Further, not only in the BB win but also in the BB state, when the BB state is ended without winning in the AT lottery (Y in step S212), the first AT end determination counter 198A and the second AT end determination counter 198B respectively. The stored value is checked (step S205). At this time, assuming that the stored values of the first AT end determination counter 198A and the second AT end determination counter 198B are both initial values, in step S207, a series of the AT flags of the first AT flag and the second AT flag are not set. This process ends.

  Next, when BB is won in the RT state, processing according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 is performed.

  First, BB is won by internal lottery (Y in step S220), and if the gaming state is RT state (Y in step S221), AT lottery with reference to AT lottery table C triggered by BB winning Is performed (step S222). Here, unlike the case where BB is won in the normal state, AT lottery is performed with reference to the AT lottery table C regardless of the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D.

  When the AT lottery is won (Y in step S223), the second subtraction value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D (step S224), and the number of sets won in the AT lottery (for example, for example, 3) is added to the value stored in the second AT end determination counter 198B, and a value (eg, 50) corresponding to the number of games for one set (eg, 50) is added. Then, it is added to the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C (step S225).

  When the BB state ends (Y in step S226), the stored values of the first AT end determination counter 198A and the second AT end determination counter 198B are checked (step S227), and the first AT flag and the second AT are checked according to the check result. The flag is set in the AT flag storage means 196 (step S228). For example, when the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A is an initial value and a value other than the initial value is written in the second AT end determination counter 198B, only the second AT flag is set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, even if the AT lottery performed at the time of BB winning (step S222) is not won (N in step S223), if BB is won (Y in step S229), the BB state is set. When the cherry (red cherry, black cherry, or white cherry) is won in the internal lottery of this game (Y in step S230), AT lottery is performed (step S231). Here again, as in step S222, the AT lottery table C is selected as the reference lottery table regardless of the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D.

  If the AT lottery is won (Y in step S232), the processing from step S224 to step S228 is executed in the same manner as in the case of winning in the AT lottery performed at the time of BB winning. In the present embodiment, even if the AT lottery is not won as described above, the AT lottery is performed again in response to the winning of the cherry until the BB state ends (N in step S233). Step S230 to Step S232).

  Further, not only in the BB win but also in the BB state, when the BB state is ended without winning in the AT lottery (Y in step S233), each of the first AT end determination counter 198A and the second AT end determination counter 198B. The stored value is checked (step S227). At this time, if the stored values of the first AT end determination counter 198A and the second AT end determination counter 198B are both initial values, in step S227, a series of the AT flags of the first AT flag and the second AT flag are not set. This process ends.

  Then, when the production state has shifted to the first AT state by setting the first AT flag, or when the production state has shifted to the 2AT state by setting the second AT flag, the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 is followed. Processing related to execution control of the notification effect is performed.

  In the first AT state or the second AT state, when the player starts the game by pressing the start lever SL (step S300), the result of the internal lottery is acquired (step S301), and the cherry ( It is checked whether a red cherry, black cherry, or white cherry) or special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, or special small role 3) has been won (step S302).

  At this time, if a cherry or special small role has been won (Y in step S302), the display device 330 or the audio device 340 notifies the type of the selected cherry to assist in avoiding winning of the cherry. In addition, a notification effect for assisting the winning of the special small role is performed by notifying the type of the special special role selected (step S303).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the end management of each AT state is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 in the first AT state and the second AT state.

  First, when the game is started by pressing the start lever SL (Y in step S400), the setting state of the AT flag is checked (steps S401 and S407). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when both the first AT flag and the second AT flag are set, the first AT flag setting state is set first in order to prioritize the digestion of the first AT state over the second AT state. If it is checked (step S401) and it is determined that the first AT flag is not set (N in step S401), the setting state of the second AT flag is checked (step S407).

  If the first AT flag is set at this time (Y in step S401), a decrement update is performed by subtracting a fixed value (for example, 1) from the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A (step S402). It is determined whether or not the stored value of the 1AT end determination counter 198A has reached an initial value (for example, 0) (step S403).

  At this time, if the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A has not reached the initial value (N in step S403), it is determined whether the forced end condition for the first AT state is satisfied (step S404). In the present embodiment, it is determined that the forced termination condition is satisfied when a cherry (red cherry, black cherry, white cherry) or BB wins in a game in which the performance state is set to the first AT state or the second AT state. If it is determined that the forced termination condition is not satisfied (N in step S404), the process returns to step S400 and a series of processes are repeated.

  On the other hand, when the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A reaches the initial value (Y in step S403), the decrement for subtracting the first subtraction value (for example, 2) from the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D. After updating (step S405), the first AT flag is cleared to end the first AT state (step S406).

  If the forced end condition is satisfied even if the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A does not reach the initial value (N in step S403, Y in step S404), the first AT flag is cleared and the first AT is cleared. The state is terminated (step S406). In the present embodiment, when the forced termination condition is satisfied, the first AT flag is cleared and the first AT state is terminated without initializing the stored value of the first AT termination determination counter 198A. The stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198A at the time of establishment can be held until the next BB state ends.

  Next, when the second AT flag is set (Y in step S407), the decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value (for example, 1) from the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C (step S408), and the set end is completed. It is determined whether or not the stored value of the determination counter 198C has reached an initial value (for example, 0) (step S409).

  At this time, if the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C has not reached the initial value (N in step S409), it is determined whether the forced end condition of the first AT state is satisfied (step S410), and the forced end is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (N in step S410), the process returns to step S400 to repeat a series of processes.

  On the other hand, if the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C has reached the initial value (Y in step S409), one set in the second AT state has ended, so the value stored in the second AT end determination counter 198B The decrement is updated by subtracting a constant value (for example, 1) (step S411), and it is determined whether or not the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B has reached an initial value (for example, 0) (step S412).

  At this time, if the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B has not reached the initial value (N in step S412), a value (for example, 50) corresponding to the number of games for one set (for example, 50) is set. After adding to the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C (step S414), the process returns to step S400 and a series of processes are repeated.

  If the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B has reached the initial value (Y in step S412), the second AT flag is cleared and the second AT state is ended (step S413).

  If the forced end condition is satisfied even if the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C has not reached the initial value (N in step S409, Y in step S410), the value stored in the second AT end determination counter 198B is used. The decrement is updated by subtracting a constant value (for example, 1) (step S415), the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C is initialized (step S416), the second AT flag is cleared, and the second AT state is ended. (Step S413). In the present embodiment, when the forced end condition is satisfied, the stored value of the set end determination counter 198C is initialized, the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B is subtracted, and then the second AT flag is cleared and the second AT flag is cleared. By ending the 2AT state, the set number of undigested portions at the time when the forced end condition is satisfied can be held as the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B until the next BB state ends.

  In the control method of the present embodiment described above, when the production state is set to the first AT state or the second AT state, the player can grasp the winning of the cherry or the special small role by executing the notification production. It is possible to advance the game to their advantage. And in the control method of this embodiment, it shifts to the production state that is more advantageous to the player when winning the BB in the RT state than when winning the BB in the normal state. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when both the first AT flag and the second AT flag are set, priority is given to game digestion in the first AT state, and after the first AT state ends, the second AT state ends. It is supposed to play the game. For this reason, according to the control method of the present embodiment, a game specification that is attractive to a player that can lead to a situation that is advantageous to the player step by step without increasing the types of BBs to be subject to internal lottery. Realize and attract the player's interest.

  Further, in the control method of the present embodiment, when the first AT state or the second AT state is terminated due to the establishment of the forced termination condition, a counter value corresponding to the number of games or the number of sets for the undigested state is set according to the effect state. After the next BB state is over, regardless of whether the AT lottery is successful or not, the production state is set to the first AT state or the second AT state, and updating of the counter value carried over is resumed. It is supposed to be. For this reason, according to the control method of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player's gaming motivation from being reduced due to the termination of the first AT state or the second AT state due to the establishment of the forced termination condition, and to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine. It can be kept stable.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the AT state that is a lottery target in the AT lottery is changed according to the gaming state at the time of BB winning is described as an example, but the AT lottery is selected according to the effect state at the time of BB winning. You may make it change AT state used as a lottery object. Specifically, when the effect state is an effect state different from the first AT state and the second AT state, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the AT lottery table A or the AT lottery table B shown in FIG. Is in the first AT state or the second AT state, the AT lottery can be performed with reference to the AT lottery table C shown in FIG. Even in this way, as in the case of the above embodiment, a game that is attractive to the player that can lead to a situation that is advantageous to the player step by step without increasing the types of BBs to be subject to internal lottery. The specification can be realized to attract the player's interest.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the AT lottery is performed in the specific game section starting from the winning of the BB has been described as an example. However, the game section in which the game state is set to the normal state or the game state is in the RT state. The AT lottery may also be performed in the game section set to “1”.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the cherry that triggers the transition from the RT state to the normal state is an internal lottery to win without overlapping with the special small role has been described as an example. An internal lottery may be performed so that cherries and special small roles are won in duplicate in the state or RT state. For example, according to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4, a case where special small role 1 wins overlapping with black cherry and white cherry, a case where special small role 2 wins overlapping with red cherry and white cherry, The internal lottery table may be designed so that the special small role 3 may win the red cherry and the black cherry. At this time, if the winning of the special bonus combination is missed when the special winning combination is won, the reels can be controlled to stop so that the cherries won in duplicate wins. In this way, in the first AT state and the second AT state, it is possible to perform a notification effect only by monitoring only the lottery flag of the special small role, and also notify the type of the special small role won in the internal lottery. This substantially corresponds to assisting the avoidance of winning of the cherry, so that the player can be provided with easy-to-understand game characteristics.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the threshold value to be compared with the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D has been described as an example, but for example, the threshold value at a predetermined opportunity such as when BB is won You may make it fluctuate. In this way, by preventing the player from easily grasping the AT lottery status, the player's expectation for winning the AT lottery is maintained and the player's willingness to play is aroused. To be able to.

  In the above embodiment, since the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D shown in FIG. 2 indirectly reflects the player's medal acquisition status, the player can improve the medal acquisition status. The stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D may be corrected regardless of the result of the AT lottery at the time of BB winning, which is a BB state transition opportunity.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the lottery status of the AT lottery changes according to the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D updated by winning the counter update lottery performed at the time of cherry win has been described as an example. The AT lottery state may be changed every time a predetermined number of games are played in the normal state.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the counter update lottery is performed at the time of winning the cherry to determine whether to update the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D is described as an example, but in the normal state or the RT state, The winning state of the lottery flag may be reset to the non-winning state regardless of the winning, and a single bonus for performing a one-time bonus game in accordance with the winning may be set as an internal lottery target role. At this time, the counter update lottery is performed at the time of winning the single bonus in the normal state, and based on the fact that the counter update lottery is won, the increment update for adding a predetermined value to the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D may be performed. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the decrement update is performed by subtracting the first subtraction value from the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D every time a predetermined number of games are performed in the first AT state has been described. Decrement update is performed to subtract the first subtraction value from the stored value of the AT activation control counter 198D at the time of winning the AT lottery that becomes the trigger for setting the first AT flag related to the first AT state or at the start of the first AT state. Also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, every time the AT lottery performed in the specific game section started by winning the BB in the game in which the game state is set to the RT state is won, the value stored in the AT activation control counter 198D is used. The case where the decrement update for subtracting the second subtraction value is performed has been described as an example. However, the second value is stored in the AT activation control counter 198D at the start of each set in the second AT state or at the end of each set. You may make it perform the decrement update which subtracts a subtraction value.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the AT lottery performed at the time of winning the BB or at the time of winning the cherry in the BB state is described as an example in which the AT lottery is not performed again. Even if the AT lottery performed occasionally is won, the AT lottery may be repeated every time the cherry is won in the BB state. In this case, the winning set number may be accumulated and added to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 198B every time the AT lottery is won.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the AT lottery table in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L5 effective line, DS game information display part, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means,
191 internal lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 effect data storage means, 196 AT flag storage means,
197 AT lottery table storage means, 198A first AT end determination counter,
198B 2nd AT end determination counter, 198C set end determination counter,
198D AT activation control counter, 199 counter update lottery table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device

Claims (6)

Provided to win a winning combination based on the fact that a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed in a state where a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stopped. A gaming machine,
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including bonuses, small roles and replays;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels and performing a control to stop the plurality of reels according to a result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
A payout control means for controlling the game medium to be paid out to the payout device triggered by the winning of the small role,
Replay processing means for performing replay processing for automatically inserting game media without requiring game media owned by the player in response to winning of the replay;
A gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state, a bonus state where the winning probability of the small part is higher than the normal state, and a replay time state where the winning probability of the replay is higher than the normal state. A game state transition control means for performing control to shift the gaming state to the bonus state triggered by winning of the bonus, and to shift the gaming state to the replay time state triggered by the end of the bonus state;
In the internal lottery, the production state is changed between a plurality of types of production states, and the first special production state and the second special production state that is less likely to be completed than the first special production state among the plurality of types of production states. Production control means for performing control to cause the production device to perform a notification production to notify that a specific role has been won,
The production control means
Perform an effect lottery at a predetermined opportunity in a specific game section from the game in which the bonus is won in the internal lottery to the game in which the bonus state transitioning with winning of the bonus ends,
In the game in which the game state is set to the normal state, when the effect lottery performed in the specific game section started by winning the bonus is won, the end of the bonus state is triggered The production state is set to the first special production state,
In the game in which the gaming state is set to the replay time state, when the effect lottery performed in the specific game section started by winning the bonus is won, the bonus state ends. The gaming machine is characterized in that the production state is set to the second special production state. In claim 1,
A first counter for determining whether or not to end the first special performance state;
A second counter for determining whether or not to end the second special effect state,
The production control means
When the effect state is set to the first special effect state, the value of the first counter is updated every time the first update condition is satisfied, and the value of the first counter is changed. Terminate the first special performance state,
When the predetermined forcible termination condition is satisfied when the production state is set to the first special production state, the first special production state is terminated regardless of the value of the first counter, The value of the first counter is held until the next bonus state is ended, and the effect after the bonus state ends regardless of the result of the effect lottery performed in the specific game section including the bonus state. Set the state to the first special effect state, restart the update of the value of the first counter,
When the production state is set to the second special production state, the value of the second counter is updated every time the second update condition is satisfied, and the value of the second counter is changed. Terminate the second special performance state,
If the predetermined forcible end condition is satisfied when the effect state is set to the second special effect state, the second special effect state is ended regardless of the value of the second counter. The value of the second counter is held until the next bonus state is ended, and after the bonus state is ended regardless of the result of the effect lottery performed in the specific game section including the bonus state. A gaming machine, wherein the production state is set to the second special production state, and updating of the value of the second counter is resumed. In claim 2,
The production control means
When the effect state is set to the first special effect state, the value of the first counter is updated with the first update condition that the one notification effect is performed, When the predetermined forced end condition is satisfied in the first special effect state, the value at the time when the predetermined forced end condition is satisfied is held until the next bonus state ends,
When the effect state is set to the second special effect state, the value of the second counter is set with the second update condition that the predetermined notification effect is performed a plurality of times. And when the predetermined forced termination condition is satisfied in the second special effect state, the value of the second counter is updated with the establishment of the predetermined forced termination condition. A gaming machine characterized in that the value is held until the next bonus state ends. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The gaming state transition control means is
A gaming machine characterized by performing control to shift the gaming state to the normal state when the specific combination wins in the replay time state. In any one of Claims 1-4,
A third counter whose value is updated under a predetermined condition when the gaming state is the normal state;
The production control means
A gaming machine, wherein a winning probability of the effect lottery is adjusted according to a value of the third counter. Provided to win a winning combination based on the fact that a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed in a state where a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stopped. A gaming machine,
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles including bonuses and small roles are to be accepted;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels and performing a control to stop the plurality of reels according to a result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
A payout control means for controlling the game medium to be paid out to the payout device triggered by the winning of the small role,
The gaming state is shifted between a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state and a bonus state in which the prize winning probability of the small part is higher than the normal state, and the gaming state is changed to the bonus state in response to the winning of the bonus. Gaming state transition control means for performing control to be transferred;
In the internal lottery, the production state is changed between a plurality of types of production states, and the first special production state and the second special production state that is less likely to be completed than the first special production state among the plurality of types of production states. Production control means for performing control to cause the production device to perform a notification production to notify that a specific role has been won,
The production control means
Perform an effect lottery at a predetermined opportunity in a specific game section from the game in which the bonus is won in the internal lottery to the game in which the bonus state transitioning with winning of the bonus ends,
The effect lottery performed in the specific game section started when the bonus is won in a game in which the effect state is set to an effect state different from the first special effect state and the second special effect state In the case of winning, the production state is set to the first special production state triggered by the end of the bonus state,
When the effect lottery performed in the specific game section started by winning the bonus in the game in which the effect state is set to the first special effect state or the second special effect state is won. The game machine is characterized in that the production state is set to the second special production state upon the end of the bonus state.