JP2012232043A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine attracting interest of a player.SOLUTION: A prescribed injection number is set in accordance with a lottery state of replay in an ordinary state, and a type of big bonus that becomes a lottery target in the game in the ordinary state is made to vary in accordance with the prescribed injection number. If the prescribed injection number is one or two in the ordinary state, an internal lottery is performed so that the big bonus is won with a higher probability than in the case where the prescribed injection number is three. According to the type of big bonus that has caused a transfer opportunity of the bonus state, a lottery state of replay is set in a game after the completion of he bonus state. When the lottery state of the replay is in the second lottery state, if the presentation state is an AT state, a presentation is performed that helps avoidance of winning of the replay B and the replay C. With winning of the replay B or the replay C as an opportunity in the second lottery state, the lottery state of replay is made to fall from the second lottery state to the first lottery state.

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 triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotating a plurality of reels, and the player's stop operation triggers an aspect according to the result of the internal lottery. The control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

  Conventionally, in a bonus state in which the winning rate of a small role that is paid out in association with winning a prize is increased, the player acquires the gaming medium, and under predetermined conditions, the gaming medium owned by the player with winning There is a game specification that allows you to play games while suppressing the consumption of game media by playing games in the replay time state where the winning probability of replay is a role that allows you to play the next game without needing (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-173380 A

  However, in the conventional replay time state, the consumption of the game medium is merely suppressed, and the game is easily monotonous. Therefore, a technique that can attract the player's interest is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can attract the interest of the player.

  (1) The present invention provides a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an input receiving means for receiving input of game media corresponding to a predetermined input number for each game, a small role, a replay, and Internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including bonuses are performed, and the plurality of reels are rotated for each game, and in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery triggered by a stop operation The reel control means for controlling the reels to be stopped, and the combination based on the fact that the combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the active line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. A winning determination means for determining that a prize has been won, a payout control means for controlling a game medium to be paid out based on a payout associated with the winning small role when the small role has won, and the replay won In addition, the replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring the game medium owned by the player, and the game state is shifted to the bonus establishment state based on winning the bonus in the normal state. A gaming state transition control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state to the bonus state based on the bonus winning in the bonus establishment state, and the winning probability of the replay by changing the lottery state of the replay under a predetermined condition Replay probability changing means for setting the replay winning probability higher than when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state. When the production state is changed between a plurality of types of production states and the production state is a special production state, a table of predetermined symbol combinations And an effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute a special effect that assists the avoidance of the game, wherein the input accepting means sets the specified input number according to the lottery state of the replay in the normal state. And when the replay lottery state in the normal state is the first lottery state and the second lottery state, the specified insertion number is set to a specific insertion number, and the replay lottery state in the normal state is When the first lottery state and the second lottery state are different from each other, the prescribed insertion number is set to a different insertion number from the specific insertion number, and the internal lottery means becomes a lottery target in the game in the normal state. When the bonus type is changed according to the specified number of inputs, and the specified number of inputs is different from the specified number of inputs in the normal state, the specified number of inputs may be the specified number of inputs. An internal lottery is performed so that the bonus is won with a high probability, and the replay probability changing means replays in the game after the end of the bonus state according to the type of the bonus that triggered the transition to the bonus state. Game machine that changes the replay lottery state to the first lottery state when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state It is about.

  In the present invention, the prescribed number of insertions is set according to the lottery state of the replay, and the type of bonus subject to the lottery in the game in the normal state is changed according to the prescribed number of insertions, and the bonus type that triggers the transition to the bonus state Accordingly, the replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state is set. The opportunity for setting the replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state may be winning a bonus, winning a bonus, or arbitrarily setting the end of the bonus state. Further, in the present invention, when the specified number of insertions is different from the specific number of insertions, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus is won with a high probability. The section can be made to function as a bonus probability fluctuation section. In the present invention, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state or the second lottery state, the specified insertion number is set to the specific insertion number, but the second lottery state has a higher probability than the first lottery state. By winning the replay, it is possible to play a game aiming to win a bonus while suppressing consumption of game media. That is, in the present invention, when the specified number of insertions is different from the specified number of inputs, the bonus winning probability can be increased early because the bonus winning probability is high, and the specified number of inputs is the specified number of inputs. If the replay lottery state is the second lottery state, the bonus can be won while suppressing consumption of the game medium. In any case, the replay lottery state is the first lottery in the normal state. It is possible to play a game in a situation advantageous to the player as compared to the case where the state is set. In the present invention, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state, the replay lottery state is changed to the first lottery state when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. In the case of the state, the second lottery state can be maintained by executing a special effect that assists in avoiding display of a predetermined symbol combination. As described above, according to the present invention, the type of bonus to be selected in the game in the normal state and the winning are changed by changing the prescribed number of games in the game after the end of the bonus state according to the type of bonus won in the internal lottery. The novel gameability of adjusting the possibility of changing the probability and ending the situation advantageous to the player by the execution control of the special effect makes it possible to attract the player's interest more than before.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the insertion accepting unit determines that the replay lottery state is different from the first lottery state and the second lottery state in the normal state, for each replay lottery state, A specific specified number of insertions is set, the internal lottery means sets a unique bonus for each specified number of insertions as a lottery object in the game in the normal state, and the replay probability varying means triggers the end of the bonus state. Alternatively, a unique lottery state may be set for each bonus that has triggered the transition of the bonus state.

  In this way, every time a bonus is won or won, the replay lottery status in the game after the end of the bonus status always changes, so the specified number of insertions also changes, and as a result, the game in the normal state As a result, the type of bonus subject to the lottery changes to a bonus different from the previous normal state. In other words, it is possible to provide a game where the type of bonus subject to the lottery changes in the next normal state every time a bonus is won / winned by the number of types of the specified number of insertions.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the replay is won by the reel control means in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the replay is performed while avoiding the bonus winning regardless of the mode of the stop operation. The spinning reel is stopped so as to win, and the replay probability changing means is triggered by the fact that the bonus is won in the internal lottery when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state in the normal state. The replay lottery state may be changed to the first lottery state.

  In this way, when the bonus is won in the internal lottery in the second lottery state, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that it is difficult to win a bonus having a lower priority than the replay because the winning probability of replay is high. .

  (4) The present invention provides a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an input receiving means for receiving input of game media corresponding to a predetermined input number for each game, a small role, a replay, and Internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including bonuses are performed, and the plurality of reels are rotated for each game, and in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery triggered by a stop operation The reel control means for controlling the reels to be stopped, and the combination based on the fact that the combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the active line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. A winning determination means for determining that a prize has been won, a payout control means for controlling a game medium to be paid out based on a payout associated with the winning small role when the small role has won, and the replay won In addition, the replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring the game medium owned by the player, and the game state is shifted to the bonus establishment state based on winning the bonus in the normal state. A gaming state transition control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state to the bonus state based on the bonus winning in the bonus establishment state, and the winning probability of the replay by changing the lottery state of the replay under a predetermined condition Special replay probability changing means for controlling the change of the sound, and special effects for changing the effect state between a plurality of effect states and for avoiding display of a predetermined symbol combination when the effect state is a special effect state. A game machine including an effect control unit that performs control to cause the effect device to execute an effect, wherein the input receiving unit is in the normal state. A prescribed number of throws is set according to the lottery status of replay, and when the lottery state of replay is a specific lottery state in the normal state, the prescribed number of throws is set to a specific lot number, and the lottery state of replay is set in the normal state. If the specified lottery state is different from the specific lottery state, the predetermined number of insertions is set to a different number from the specific insertion number, and the internal lottery means determines the type of bonus subject to the lottery in the normal state game according to the predetermined lottery number. If the specified number of insertions is different from the specific number of inputs in the normal state, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus is won with higher probability than when the specified number of inputs is the specific number of inputs, The replay probability changing means sets the replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state according to the type of the bonus that triggered the transition of the bonus state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that changes the replay lottery state to the specific lottery state when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed when the replay lottery state is different from the specific lottery state.

  In the present invention, the prescribed number of insertions is set according to the lottery state of the replay, and the type of bonus subject to the lottery in the game in the normal state is changed according to the prescribed number of insertions, and the bonus type that triggers the transition to the bonus state Accordingly, the replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state is set. The opportunity for setting the replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state may be winning a bonus, winning a bonus, or arbitrarily setting the end of the bonus state. Further, in the present invention, when the specified number of insertions is different from the specific number of insertions, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus is won with a high probability. By making the section function as a bonus probability changing section, the player can play a game in an advantageous situation. And in the present invention, when the replay lottery state is different from the specific lottery state, the replay lottery state is changed to the specific lottery state when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. In this case, a special effect that assists in avoiding display of a predetermined symbol combination is executed, so that the fall to the specific lottery state can be prevented. As described above, according to the present invention, the type of bonus to be selected in the game in the normal state and the winning are changed by changing the prescribed number of games in the game after the end of the bonus state according to the type of bonus won in the internal lottery. The novel gameability of adjusting the possibility of changing the probability and ending the situation advantageous to the player by the execution control of the special effect makes it possible to attract the player's interest more than before.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the insertion accepting means sets a specific prescribed number for each replay lottery state in the normal state, and the internal lottery means provides a unique bonus for each prescribed number of insertions. It is set as a lottery target in the game in the normal state, and the replay probability changing means sets a unique lottery state for each bonus that has triggered the transition of the bonus state when the bonus state ends. May be.

  In this way, every time a bonus is won or won, the replay lottery status in the game after the end of the bonus status always changes, so the specified number of insertions also changes, and as a result, the game in the normal state As a result, the type of bonus subject to the lottery changes to a bonus different from the previous normal state. In other words, it is possible to provide a game where the type of bonus subject to the lottery changes in the next normal state every time a bonus is won / winned by the number of types of the specified number of insertions.

  (6) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the reel control means wins the replay in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the replay is performed while avoiding the bonus winning regardless of the mode of the stop operation. The reel that is rotating so as to win a prize is stopped, and the replay probability changing means is triggered by the fact that the bonus is won in an internal lottery when the lottery state of replay is different from the specific lottery state in the normal state. The replay lottery state may be changed to the specific lottery state.

  In this way, when the bonus is won in the internal lottery in the second lottery state, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that it is difficult to win a bonus having a lower priority than the replay because the winning probability of replay is high. .

  (7) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the reel control means wins the replay in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the replay is performed while avoiding the bonus winning regardless of the mode of the stop operation. When the small role is won in the internal lottery in the bonus formation state, the spinning reel is rotated so that the bonus is won in preference to the small role. You may make it perform control to stop.

  In this way, when the bonus is won in the internal lottery in the second lottery state, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that it is difficult to win a bonus having a lower priority than the replay because the winning probability of replay is high. .

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between a winning combination etc. and a symbol combination in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments and modifications will be described. Note that the embodiments and modifications described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all of the configurations described in the embodiments and modifications are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. 1. First embodiment 1-1. 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 provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows 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.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and the effective line L1 is determined depending on the combination of the symbol display positions for each reel. ~ L4 is set. Specifically, the effective line L1 is set by a combination of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3, and the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, The effective line L2 is set by the combination of the lower stage of the third reel R3 and the effective line L3 is set by the combination of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3. An effective line L4 is set by a combination of the lower stage of the reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper and lower stages for the first reel R1 are display positions on a plurality of effective lines, and the middle stage for the second reel R2 is a display position on a plurality of effective lines. The upper and lower stages of the third reel R3 are display positions on a plurality of effective lines.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the middle stage of the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 and the upper stage and the lower stage of the second reel R2 are not display positions on any active line. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a part of the display positions in each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is excluded from the display positions on the effective line.

  The game result is judged by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective lines L1 to L4 in the display window DW. When the symbol combination on the effective lines L1 to L4 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined role, As the winning combination, medals are paid out from the hopper unit. 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 1 to 3 according to the replay lottery state, and the prescribed number of medals are inserted. Based on this, the effective lines L1 to L4 are set. Note that the number and type of active lines may be different depending on the specified number of inputs.

  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 the present 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 on the control board by driving the step motor, 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 a game control means (control board) 100. 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, a replay. Probability changing means 175, effect control means 180, and storage means 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the fact that 1 to 3 medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions are inserted, the first accepting means 105 for the start lever (rotation start operating means) SL. A process of permitting the rotation start operation of the reels R1 to R3 is performed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the pressing operation of the start lever SL is an opportunity to start the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is activated, and the insertion acceptance unit 105 limits the prescribed number of insertions according to the gaming state. The inserted medal is set to the inserted 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.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state or the bonus establishment state, the insertion accepting unit 105 sets a prescribed number of insertions according to the replay lottery state, and the replay lottery state is the first. When in the lottery state (RT1 state) and when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state), the specified insertion number is set to 3 (specific insertion number), and the replay lottery state is third. When the lottery state (RT3 state) is set, the prescribed insertion number is set to two, and when the replay lottery state is the fourth lottery state (RT4 state), the prescribed insertion number is set to one. Further, the insertion accepting means 105 is defined in any gaming state when the gaming state is the first bonus state (BB1 state), the second bonus state (BB2 state), or the third bonus state (BB3 state). Set the number of throws to 3.

  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 internal lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is operated by a player pressing a start lever (rotation start operation means) SL. A lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like are performed.

  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, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores eight types of lottery tables A to H as shown in FIGS. In each lottery table, for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535), replay (Replay A to Replay C), small role (Bell, watermelon A to watermelon D), Various combinations such as a first big bonus (BB1: bonus), a second big bonus (BB2: bonus), and a third big bonus (BB3: bonus) are associated with each other.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table B, there are a case where Replay A wins in duplicate with Replay B and a case where Replay A wins in duplicate with Replay C. .

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a normal state, a bonus establishment state, a first bonus state (BB1 state), a second bonus state (BB2 state), and a third bonus state (BB3 state) can be set as the gaming state. As the replay lottery states, the first lottery state (RT1 state), the second lottery state (RT2 state), the third lottery state (RT3 state), the fourth lottery state (RT4 state), and the no lottery state ( RT0 state) can be set, and in the lottery table selection process, any one of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H is selected as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the game state and the replay lottery state. To do.

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

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to 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 state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. Note that the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state on the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), and the third big bonus (BB3) are associated with the former carry-over possible flag, and a small role (bell, watermelon A to watermelon D). ) And Replay (Replay A to Replay C) are associated with the latter carry-over impossibility flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the first big bonus (BB1) is carried over until the first big bonus (BB1) wins. When the second big bonus (BB2) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the second big bonus (BB2) is carried over until the second big bonus (BB2) wins. When the third big bonus (BB3) is won, the winning state of the lottery flag of the third big bonus (BB3) is carried over until the third big bonus (BB3) wins.

  In addition, the internal lottery means 120 is also capable of performing small roles and replays even in games where the winning state of the lottery flag of the first big bonus (BB1), second big bonus (BB2), or third big bonus (BB3) is carried over. An internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), or the third big bonus (BB3) is carried over, replay or When a small role is won, a replay or small win won by the lottery flag and internal lottery of the first big bonus (BB1), second big bonus (BB2), or third big bonus (BB3) already won A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations including a combination lottery flag is set to a winning state.

  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.

  Then, the reel controller 130 allows the player to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the pressing operations (stopping operations) on the stop buttons (stop operation means) B1 to B3 are permitted (validated). When 240 is activated, the supply of drive pulses (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240, whereby the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control to stop each reel.

  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. 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. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  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, the stop position of each rotating reel is determined within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range) from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed until each reel R1 to R3 stops. Is done. 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 displayed at the display position on the active line when it is located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line. In this way, control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed.

  Specifically, the reel control unit 130 obtains the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 and the process for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process). A process for determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process) is performed with reference.

  First, in the logic calculation process, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position that is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the range. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay (replay A to replay C)> small role (bell, watermelon A to watermelon D)> big bonus (BB1 to BB3)” In the logic calculation process, when the lottery flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination having the lower priority according to the priorities associated with the respective winning combinations are displayed. The priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate including the symbol constituting the winning form of the role having a higher priority than the candidate of the stop position including the priority is higher.

  In this embodiment, when the replay (Replay A to Replay C) is won in the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag for the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) and the lottery flag for the replay (Replay A to Replay C) are both included. Although there are cases where the winning state is set, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol “RP” and the bell symbol “BL” are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 at intervals of six frames. Since the replay symbols “RP” are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2, a lottery flag for replay (Replay A to Replay C) and a big bonus (BB1 to BB1) are arranged. When the lottery flag of BB3) is set to the winning state, the pressing mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (pressing timing, pressing order) Stop position with respect to rotating reel to be able to win the avoiding while replay winning big bonus (BB1~BB3) (replay A~ replay C) regardless is determined.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there are cases where multiple types of replays are won in the internal lottery, and when multiple types of replays are won, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In at least one of the reels, logic calculation processing is performed so that the same priority is given to all stop position candidates among the stop position candidates corresponding to the pressed detection position.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining candidate reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. 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. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel 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. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, the stop control table storage means of the storage means 190 indicates which position is set as the stop position. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193.

  Here, in the stop control table, according to the setting state of the lottery flag, the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected), and the actual stop position, The correspondence of is set. In the stop control table, a correspondence relationship between the press detection position and the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the press detection position to the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are arranged in the order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed in the stop control table that is referred to when the replay A and the replay B are won in the internal lottery. Is pressed, replay A wins while avoiding replay B winning, and when stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which stop button B2 or stop button B3 is pressed first, replay A wins. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay B wins while avoiding the above.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the replay A and the replay C are won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are in the order in which the stop button B3 is pressed first. Is pressed, replay A wins while avoiding replay C winning, and when stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which stop button B1 or stop button B2 is pressed first, replay A wins. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay C wins while avoiding the above.

  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, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the valid lines L1 to L4 are displayed. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed in is a winning combination of a predetermined combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the white 7 symbol “white 7”, the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, A black 7 symbol “black 7”, a bell symbol “BL”, a watermelon symbol A “WMA”, a watermelon symbol B “WMB”, a replay symbol “RP”, and a dummy symbol “DUM” are arranged. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), the third big bonus ( BB3), a winning determination table is prepared so that it can be determined whether or not Replay A to Replay C, Bell, and Watermelon A to Watermelon D are winning.

  That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the first big bonus (BB1) has been won. When the symbol combination “black 7, black 7, black 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the second big bonus (BB2) has been won, and “white 7, white 7, When the symbol combination “White 7” is displayed, it is determined that the third big bonus (BB3) has been won, and when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” is displayed on the active line, the replay A Is determined to have won, and if the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Replay B has won, and the symbol “BL / RP / RP” is displayed on the active line. When a combination is displayed, replay C is entered. If the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell has won, and the symbol combination “WMA / WMA / WMA” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the watermelon A has won, and if the symbol combination “WMA / WMA / WMB” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the watermelon B has won, and “WMB” is displayed on the active line.・ When the symbol combination “WMA / WMA” is displayed, it is determined that the watermelon C has won, and when the symbol combination “WMB / WMA / WMB” is displayed on the active line, the watermelon D has won. It is determined.

  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 (bell, watermelon A to watermelon D) wins, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process, and replay (replay A to replay C) wins. In this case, a replay process is performed by the replay processing unit 160, and when a big bonus (BB1 to BB3) is won, a game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed by the game state transition control unit 170.

  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, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the payout for the small role is set according to the prescribed insertion number, and the number of medals to be paid out is determined based on the dividend according to the prescribed insertion number. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the specified number of insertions is 3, the payout for each small role is set to 10, and when the specified number of insertions is 2, When the combination payout is set to 9 and the specified number of throws is 1, the payout for each small combination is set to 8.

  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 (Replay A to Replay C) or a big bonus (BB1 to BB3) is won, as shown in FIG. 6, the replay (Replay A to Replay C), the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) ), No medal is paid out from the hopper unit 320.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting a ready state in which the next game can be executed without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, a medal corresponding to the specified number of insertions according to the current gaming state and the replay lottery state is used as a medal (including a credit medal) held by the player. An automatic insertion process is automatically performed without using it, and the next game rotation start operation (pressing operation of the start lever SL by the player) is waited in a state where an effective line is set according to the specified number of insertions.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state transition control means 170 is based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, the first bonus state (BB1 state), the second bonus state (BB2 state), And a game state transition control process for transitioning the game state between the third bonus state (BB3 state). 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 game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B in which the first big bonus (BB1) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery is performed with reference to either the internal lottery table C in which the 2 big bonus (BB2) is set as the lottery target or the internal lottery table D in which the third big bonus (BB3) is set as the lottery target. .

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of throws in the game in the normal state is set according to the lottery state of the replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) or the second lottery state (RT2 state), the specified number of insertions is set to three, and the replay lottery state is third. When the lottery state (RT3 state) is set, the prescribed number of insertions is set to two. When the replay lottery state is the fourth lottery state (RT4 state), the prescribed number of insertions is set to one. The

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, an internal lottery table that is referred to in the internal lottery in the normal state is selected according to the lottery state of replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) in the normal state, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the first big bonus (BB1) is set. Although set as a lottery target, the second big bonus (BB2) and the third big bonus (BB3) are excluded from the lottery target, and the winning probability of the first big bonus (BB1) is set to about 1/200. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A. When the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) in the normal state, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3, and the first big bonus (BB1) is set as the lottery target. However, the second big bonus (BB2) and the third big bonus (BB3) are excluded from the lottery, and the internal lottery in which the winning probability of the first big bonus (BB1) is set to about 1/200. An internal lottery is performed with reference to Table B. In the normal state, when the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state), the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.2, and the second big bonus (BB2) is set as the lottery target. However, the first big bonus (BB1) and the third big bonus (BB3) are excluded from the lottery, and the internal lottery in which the winning probability of the second big bonus (BB2) is set to about 1/40. An internal lottery is performed with reference to Table C. In the normal state, when the replay lottery state is the fourth lottery state (RT4 state), the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.1, and the third big bonus (BB3) is set as the lottery target. However, the first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2) are excluded from the lottery object, and the internal big lottery in which the winning probability of the third big bonus (BB3) is set to about 1/40 An internal lottery is performed with reference to Table D. In the present embodiment, “replay winning probability” simply means a probability that at least one of the replays A to C is won.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, the type of big bonus to be selected is different according to the specified number of insertions, and when the specified number of insertions is one or two, the specified number of insertions is three. The success or failure of the big bonus is determined with a higher probability than in the case of.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state in which the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), or the third big bonus (BB3) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table G in which the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), and the third big bonus (BB3) are excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the prescribed number of games in the game in the bonus establishment state is set according to the lottery state of replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state), the specified number of insertions is set to three, and the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state). In the case where the specified number of insertions is set to two and the replay lottery state is the fourth lottery state (RT4 state), the predetermined insertion number is set to one. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the predetermined number of insertions is not changed depending on the winning of the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), or the third big bonus (BB3).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, an internal lottery table to be referred to in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state is selected according to the replay lottery state. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) in the bonus establishment state, the internal lottery table E in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3 is referred to. The internal lottery is performed. In addition, when the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state) in the bonus establishment state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table F in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.2. Done. Further, when the replay lottery state is the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) in the bonus establishment state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table G in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.1. Done.

  In the bonus establishment state, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the lottery flag corresponding to the first big bonus (BB1) is maintained in the winning state until the first big bonus (BB1) wins. When the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning pattern of the first big bonus (BB1) is displayed on the active line, the gaming state transition control means 170 changes the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the first state. Control to shift to the 1 bonus state (BB1 state) is performed.

  In the bonus establishment state, when the second big bonus (BB2) is won, the lottery flag corresponding to the second big bonus (BB2) is maintained in the winning state until the second big bonus (BB2) wins. When the symbol combination “black 7, black 7, black 7” indicating the winning type of the second big bonus (BB2) is displayed on the active line, the gaming state transition control means 170 changes the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the first state. Control to shift to the 2 bonus state (BB2 state) is performed.

  In the bonus establishment state, when the third big bonus (BB3) is won, the lottery flag corresponding to the third big bonus (BB3) is kept in the winning state until the third big bonus (BB3) is won, When the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning pattern of the third big bonus (BB3) is displayed on the active line, the gaming state transition control means 170 changes the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the first state. Control to shift to the 3 bonus state (BB3 state) is performed.

  The first bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning pattern of the first big bonus (BB1) is displayed on the active line. In the first bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the non-lottery state (RT0 state), the specified number of throws is set to three, and the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H shown in FIGS. Of these, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), the third big bonus (BB3), and the replay (Replay A to Replay C) are excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning of the small role An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table H whose probability is set higher than the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G. That is, in the first bonus state, the small role is won more frequently than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state, and thus the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state.

  Further, in the first bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the first bonus state, and when the medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 200) are paid out, The transition control means 170 performs control to end the first bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The second bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination “black 7, black 7, black 7” indicating the winning pattern of the second big bonus (BB2) is displayed on the active line. In the second bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the non-lottery state (RT0 state), and the specified number of throws is set to three. The internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H shown in FIGS. Of these, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), the third big bonus (BB3), and the replay are excluded from the internal lottery targets, and the winning probability of the small role is the internal lottery table A to An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table H set higher than the internal lottery table G. That is, in the second bonus state, the small role is won more frequently than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state, and thus the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state.

  In the second bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the second bonus state, and when a predetermined number (for example, 200) of medals is paid out, The transition control means 170 performs control to end the second bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The third bonus state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning pattern of the third big bonus (BB3) is displayed on the active line. In the third bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the non-lottery state (RT0 state), and the specified number of throws is set to three. The internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H shown in FIGS. Of these, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), the third big bonus (BB3), and the replay are excluded from the internal lottery targets, and the winning probability of the small role is the internal lottery table A to An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table H set higher than the internal lottery table G. That is, in the third bonus state, the small role is won more frequently than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state, and thus the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state.

  Further, in the third bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the third bonus state, and when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 200) is paid out, The transition control means 170 performs control to end the third bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The replay probability changing means 175 performs control to change the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery under a predetermined condition. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the replay lottery state, the first lottery in which the replay is excluded from the internal lottery state (the RT0 state) and the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3. State (RT1 state), the second lottery state (RT2 state) in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3, and the third lottery state (in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.2) RT3 state) and a plurality of types of lottery states (RT4 state) in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.1 can be set. As shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery is changed by changing the lottery state of replay.

  Specifically, the replay probability changing means 175 sets the replay lottery state to the first lottery state (RT1 state) in the initial state, and sets the replay lottery state even if the first big bonus (BB1) is won. It is designed not to fluctuate. In other words, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) and the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the game state remains in the bonus establishment state while the replay lottery state remains the first lottery state (RT1 state). Migrate to

  The replay probability changing means 175 changes the replay lottery state to the non-lottery state (RT0 state) as the gaming state shifts to the first bonus state when the first big bonus (BB1) wins, When the bonus state ends, the replay lottery state is changed to the third lottery state (RT3 state). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the replay lottery state can be shifted from the first lottery state (RT1 state) to the third lottery state (RT3 state) through the first bonus state. Yes.

  The replay probability changing means 175 maintains the third lottery state (RT3 state) without changing the replay lottery state even if the second big bonus (BB2) is won in the third lottery state (RT3 state). To do. In other words, if the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state) and the second big bonus (BB2) is won, the game state remains in the bonus establishment state with the replay lottery state remaining in the third lottery state (RT3 state). Migrate to

  The replay probability changing means 175 changes the replay lottery state to the non-lottery state (RT0 state) as the gaming state shifts to the second bonus state when the second big bonus (BB2) is won, When the bonus state ends, the replay lottery state is changed to the fourth lottery state (RT4 state). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the replay lottery state can be shifted from the third lottery state (RT3 state) to the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) by way of the second bonus state. Yes.

  Further, the replay probability changing means 175 maintains the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) without changing the replay lottery state even if the third big bonus (BB3) is won in the fourth lottery state (RT4 state). To do. In other words, when the replay lottery state is the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) and the third big bonus (BB3) is won, the replay lottery state remains the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) and the gaming state is in the bonus establishment state. Migrate to

  Further, the replay probability changing means 175 changes the replay lottery state to the non-lottery state (RT0 state) as the gaming state shifts to the third bonus state when the third big bonus (BB3) wins, When the bonus state ends, the replay lottery state is changed to the second lottery state (RT2 state). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the replay lottery state can be shifted from the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) to the second lottery state (RT2 state) through the third bonus state. Yes.

  Further, the replay probability changing means 175, when the gaming state is the normal state, in the second lottery state (RT2 state), when Replay B or Replay C wins, and when the first big bonus (BB1) is won. To end the second lottery state (RT2 state). That is, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state), if Replay B or Replay C wins, the game state remains in the normal state and the initial lottery state (RT1 state) is restored. If the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) and the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the replay lottery state returns to the first lottery state (RT1 state) and the gaming state is established as a bonus. Transition to the state. As described above, in this embodiment, the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” indicating the winning mode of Replay B or the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the winning mode of Replay C is displayed on the active line. This and the fact that the first big bonus (BB1) has been won in the internal lottery is an opportunity to reset the replay lottery state to the first lottery state (RT1 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 196. 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 gaming state, 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.

  The effect control means 180 changes the effect state between a plurality of kinds of effect states, and sets the effect flag in the effect flag storage means 197 under a predetermined condition, thereby changing the effect state to an assist time state (AT state: The special condition state) is set, the AT state end condition is determined based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199, and the AT state is ended by clearing the AT flag when the AT state end condition is satisfied. Take control.

  Specifically, the effect control means 180 performs AT lottery (predetermined effect lottery) when the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the internal lottery. In the AT lottery, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 198, according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the AT lottery table, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either normal winning, special winning, or lose, and the random value acquired in the AT lottery is stored in the AT lottery table. In the case of being associated with the normal winning or special winning, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won, and the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage means 197.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 197, a given addition value corresponding to the end condition of the AT state is added to the AT end determination counter 199. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the value added to the AT end determination counter 199 differs depending on the result of the AT lottery. When the result of the AT lottery is a normal win, the added value is set to “1”. If the result of the AT lottery is a special win, the added value is set to “2”.

  When the replay lottery state is set to the second lottery state (RT2 state) and the AT flag is set in the game in the normal state, the game in the AT state is performed and the first big bonus (BB1) is set. ) Is decremented by subtracting a certain value (for example, 1) from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT state end condition is satisfied, the AT flag is cleared, and the AT state ends.

  And in this modification, when the production control means 180 is set to the AT state, if a plurality of types of replays are won in the internal lottery, a replay A can be won. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a winning assistance effect informing the pressing order. Various effects can be adopted as the winning assistance effects. For example, an effect image informing the type of the stop button to be pressed first in order to win the replay A is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or the replay A A lamp that informs the type of stop button that should be pressed first to win a prize is turned on, or a voice that informs the type of stop button that should be pressed first to win a replay A is output from the speaker. be able to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the production state is set to the AT state, a prize is won in a game in which Replay A and Replay B are won in duplicate or in a game in which Replay A and Replay C are won in duplicate. If the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 according to the winning assisting effect by assisting the replay A winning by the assisting effect, the replay lottery state is changed from the second lottery state (RT2 state) to the first lottery state (RT1). Replay B winning and Replay C winning as a trigger to fall to (state) can be avoided.

  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 above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. These device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

1-2. Control Method of the Present Embodiment Hereinafter, various control methods employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to flowcharts showing the control processing for each game shown in FIGS. .

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, a prescribed insertion number setting process for setting a prescribed insertion number, which is the number of medals required for playing a game, is performed (step S100). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when the gaming state is any one of the BB1 state, the BB2 state, and the BB3 state (N in Step S200), the specified number of throws is set to 3 (Step S200). S202). If the gaming state is neither the BB1 state, the BB2 state, nor the BB3 state (when the normal state or the bonus is established) (Y in step S200), the prescribed number of throws is set according to the lottery state of the replay To do. First, if the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) or the second lottery state (RT2 state) (N in step S201), the specified number of throws is set to three (step S202), and the replay lottery state is set. When the lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state) (N in step S203), the specified number of insertions is set to two (step S204), and the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state). Otherwise (when the replay lottery state is the fourth state (RT4 state)) (Y in step S203), the specified number of throws is set to one (step S205).

  In the present embodiment, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI, the inserted medal is set to the inserted state, and when the player presses the bet button B0 and the bet switch 220 is activated, The medals credited in the gaming machine are set to the inserted state. In addition, when replay is won in the previous game, medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions according to the replay lottery status are automatically performed without requiring medal (including credited medals) owned by the player. Thus, it is set to the input state (see step S118 described later). When the insertion of the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined insertion number set at the start of the game is completed (N in step S101), the operation of waiting for the start lever SL is waited (step S102).

  When the player depresses the start lever SL and the start switch 230 is actuated (Y in step S102), an internal lottery is performed (step S103).

  In the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 12, one of 655536 random values from 0 to 65535 is acquired, and whether or not the winning combination is determined is determined by referring to the internal lottery table corresponding to the game state and the replay lottery state. If the lottery result associated with the acquired random number value is not lost (N in step S301), the lottery flag of the winning combination associated with the random value is set to the winning state (step S302). ). If the lottery flag (BB1 flag) of the first big bonus (BB1) is in a winning state (Y in step S303), and if the gaming state is a normal state (N in step S306), the gaming state is changed to a bonus establishment state. Setting is performed (step S307). In this embodiment, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) and the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the game state is changed without changing the replay lottery state. If the first big bonus (BB1) is won when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state), the second lottery state (RT2 state) is terminated. The game state is shifted to the bonus establishment state while changing to the first lottery state (RT1 state). If the lottery flag (BB2 flag) of the second big bonus (BB2) is in a winning state (Y in step S304), and if the gaming state is in a normal state (N in step S308), the replay lottery state is set to the third. While maintaining the lottery state (RT3 state), the gaming state is set to the bonus establishment state (step S309). In addition, when the lottery flag (BB3 flag) of the third big bonus (BB3) is in the winning state (Y in step S305), if the gaming state is in the normal state (N in step S310), the lottery state of the replay is the fourth. While maintaining the lottery state (RT4 state), the gaming state is set to the bonus establishment state (step S311).

  When the internal lottery is performed, the supply of drive pulses to the step motor that drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, and the rotation of each reel is started (step S104). When the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed (Y in step S105), the operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated (step S106), and the rotating reel is stopped in response to the pressing operation of the stop button. The reel stop control to be performed is performed (step S107). In particular, in this embodiment, reel stop control is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when the player presses the stop button (Y in step S400), the operation for the pressed stop button is invalidated (step S401), and the stop position of the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is determined. The process which performs is performed (step S402-step S405).

  Specifically, priority is given to each of the stop position candidates for a total of 5 frames in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressed detection position indicating the position of the rotating reel when the stop button is pressed by logic calculation. Is obtained (step S402). In such a logic operation, the stop position candidate in which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the display position on the active line is more than the stop position candidate in which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed at the display position on the effective line. The priority for each of the stop position candidates is determined so that the priority is high. In the logic calculation, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won in the internal lottery, symbols corresponding to the winning combination having a high priority are displayed at the display position on the effective line according to the priority order determined for each winning combination. Priorities for each of the stop position candidates such that the stop position candidates have a higher priority than the stop position candidates in which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination with the lower priority is displayed at the display position on the active line. Ask for. In addition, the priority of each stop position candidate in the game in which the small role is won varies depending on the payout set for the small role, and each stop so that the priority becomes higher as the payout increases. Find the priority of a position candidate.

  If the result of the logic operation is one stop position candidate with the highest priority (Y in step S403), the stop position candidate with the highest priority obtained by the logic operation is rotated. The stop position of the inner reel is determined (step S404).

  On the other hand, if a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are found as a result of the logic operation (N in step S403), the stop position is determined with reference to the stop control table (step S405).

  Then, when the stop position is determined by referring to the logic calculation or the stop control table, the supply of the drive pulse to the stepping motor that rotationally drives the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped. To stop the reel (step 406).

  When all the reels are stopped (Y in step S407), a winning determination process (steps S108 to S112) is performed based on the stopped state of each reel.

  For example, if the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the first big bonus (BB1) has been won (Y in step S108), and the gaming state is determined as the first bonus. The state (BB1 state) is set (step S130), and the number of payouts (for example, 200 sheets) as the end condition of the first bonus state (BB1 state) is set (step S131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the gaming state is the first bonus state (BB1 state), the replay lottery state is set to the no lottery state (RT0 state).

  Further, for example, when the symbol combination “black 7, black 7, black 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the second big bonus (BB2) has been won (Y in step S109), and the gaming state is changed to the second game state. The bonus state (BB2 state) is set (step S132), and the number of payouts (for example, 200 sheets) as the end condition of the second bonus state (BB2 state) is set (step S133). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the gaming state is the second bonus state (BB2 state), the replay lottery state is set to the no lottery state (RT0 state).

  Also, for example, if the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the third big bonus (BB3) has been won (Y in step S110), and the gaming state is changed to the third game state. The bonus state (BB3 state) is set (step S134), and the number of payouts (for example, 200 sheets) that is the end condition of the third bonus state (BB3 state) is set (step S135). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the gaming state is the third bonus state (BB3 state), the replay lottery state is set to the no lottery state (RT0 state).

  Also, for example, “BL / BL / BL” symbol combination, “WMA / WMA / WMA” symbol combination, “WMA / WMA / WMB” symbol combination, “WMB / WMA / WMA” symbol combination on the effective line. Alternatively, when the symbol combination “WMB / WMA / WMB” is displayed, it is determined that the small role (bell, watermelon A to watermelon D) has won (Y in step S111), and if the specified number of insertions is three (N in step S140), the medal is paid out based on a payout (for example, 10) when the specified number of insertions is three (step S141), and if the specified number of insertions is two (N in step S140, step In S142, the medal is paid out based on the payout (for example, 9) when the specified number of insertions is 2 (step S143), and when the specified number of insertions is 1 (step S14). In N, N) in step S142, provision payout when turned number of one (e.g., paying out medals based on 8 sheets) (step S144).

  Further, for example, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Replay A has won (Y in Step S112), and the storage unit 190 temporarily stores that Replay A has won. Save in the area (step S150). Further, for example, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Replay B has won (Y in Step S112), and the fact that Replay B has won is temporarily stored in the storage unit 190. Save in the area (step S150). Further, for example, when the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the replay C has won (Y in step S112), and the storage means 190 temporarily stores that the replay C has won. Save in the area (step S150).

  When the winning determination process and the process corresponding to the winning combination are completed, the current game state and the current replay lottery state are checked (steps S113 to S116).

  For example, when the gaming state is the first bonus state (BB1 state) (Y in step S113), the end condition of the first bonus state (BB1 state) for each game (medals exceeding a predetermined number have been paid out) It is checked whether or not (step S150). At this time, if the termination condition of the first bonus state (BB1 state) is satisfied (Y in step S150), the gaming state is returned to the normal state (step S151). In the present embodiment, the replay lottery state is changed when the first bonus state (BB1 state) ends, and when the game state is returned to the normal state, there is no replay lottery state. The lottery state (RT0 state) is changed to the third lottery state (RT3 state).

  Also, for example, when the gaming state is the second bonus state (BB2 state) (Y in step S114), the end condition of the second bonus state (BB2 state) (exceeding a predetermined number of medals is paid out for each game) It is checked whether or not (step S152). At this time, if the end condition of the second bonus state (BB2 state) is satisfied (Y in step S152), the gaming state is returned to the normal state (step S153). In the present embodiment, the replay lottery state is changed upon the end of the second bonus state (BB2 state), and when the game state is returned to the normal state, there is no replay lottery state. The lottery state (RT0 state) is changed to the fourth lottery state (RT4 state).

  Also, for example, if the gaming state is the third bonus state (BB3 state) (Y in step S115), the end condition (the predetermined number of medals exceeding the predetermined number) is paid out for each game. It is checked whether or not (step S154). At this time, if the termination condition of the third bonus state (BB3 state) is satisfied (Y in step S154), the gaming state is returned to the normal state (step S155). In the present embodiment, the replay lottery state is changed when the third bonus state (BB3 state) ends, and when the game state is returned to the normal state, there is no replay lottery state. The lottery state (RT0 state) is changed to the second lottery state (RT2 state).

  Further, for example, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) (Y in step S116), the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” or Replay C indicating the winning form of the replay B for each game. It is checked whether or not the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the active line. If any symbol combination is displayed (Y in step S156), the lottery state of the replay is changed to the first lottery state. Return from the 2 lottery state (RT2 state) to the first lottery state (RT1 state) (step S157).

  Finally, it is checked whether or not the replay winning is stored in the temporary storage area of the storage means 190 (step S117). If the replay winning is stored (N in step S117), the current A medal corresponding to the specified number of insertions according to the replay lottery state is automatically inserted (step S118), and if the replay winning is not stored (Y in step S117), the process of step S118 is bypassed. Terminate the process. It should be noted that the specified number of insertions to be automatically inserted in the process of step S118 is the specified number of insertions corresponding to the replay lottery state at the time of the process of step S118. That is, when there is a change in the replay lottery state, such as the process of step S151, the process of step S153, the process of step S155, or the process of step S157, it corresponds to the specified number of insertions according to the lottery state of the replay after the change. Medals will be automatically inserted. Also, in the process of step S118, the specified input number corresponding to the replay lottery state is set by the same method as the specified input number setting process of step S100.

  In the present embodiment, control related to the start / end of the AT state is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won by internal lottery (Y in step S500), it is checked whether or not the stored value C of the AT end determination counter 199 is greater than 0 (step S501). When C is greater than 0 (Y in step S501), decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value (for example, 1) from the stored value C (step S502), and the stored value C after decrement update is the threshold value. If it has reached 0 (Y in step S503), the AT flag is reset (step S504), and then an AT lottery is performed (step S505). on the other hand. If the stored value C of the AT end determination counter 199 is not greater than 0 (N in step S501), an AT lottery is immediately performed (step S505). In the AT lottery, a random value is acquired, and it is determined with reference to the AT lottery table whether normal winning, special winning, or lost is associated with the acquired random value.

  As a result of the AT lottery, if the lottery result is not lost (N in step S506), that is, if the lottery result is either a normal win or a special win, the stored value C is added to the win result Incremental update is performed to add the corresponding added value (step S507). In the present embodiment, when the result of the AT lottery is a normal winning, the addition value to the stored value C is set to “1”, and when the result of the AT lottery is a special winning, the stored value C The value added to is set to “2”.

  Then, it is checked whether or not the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage means 197 (step S508). If it is determined that the effect state is not the AT state because the AT flag is not set (step S508). N), the production state is set to the AT state by setting the AT flag in the production flag storage means 197 (step S509).

  In the control method of the present embodiment described above, the prescribed insertion number is set in accordance with the replay lottery state, and the type of bonus to be drawn in the game in the normal state is changed depending on the prescribed insertion number. Specifically, in the first lottery state (RT1 state) and the second lottery state (RT2 state), the specified number of insertions is set to three, the first big bonus (BB1) is subject to lottery, and the third lottery state ( In the RT3 state), the specified number of insertions is set to 2 and the second big bonus (BB2) is subject to lottery. In the fourth lottery state (RT4 state), the specified number of insertions is set to 1 and the third big bonus ( BB3) is a lottery target. In the present embodiment, the lottery state for replay in the game after the end of the bonus state is set in accordance with the type of bonus that triggered the transition to the bonus state. Specifically, in the game after the end of the first bonus state (BB1 state) triggered by the first big bonus (BB1), the replay lottery state is set to the third lottery state (RT3 state). In the game after the end of the second bonus state (BB2 state) with the transition to 2 big bonus (BB2), the replay lottery state is set to the fourth lottery state (RT4 state), and the third big bonus (BB3) In the game after the end of the third bonus state (RT3 state) with a transition opportunity, the replay lottery state is set to the second lottery state (RT2 state). Further, in the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of insertions is two, the second big bonus (BB1) with a higher probability than the first big bonus (BB1) to be selected when the prescribed number of insertions is three. If BB2) is elected and the specified number of insertions is one, the third big bonus (BB3) has a higher probability than the first big bonus (BB1) to be selected when the specified number of insertions is three. ) Will be won, and the game section in which the specified number of slots is set to 2 and the game section in which the number of slots is set to 1 will be used as the probability variation section of the big bonus. It can be made to function. In the present embodiment, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) or the second lottery state (RT2 state), the specified number of throws is set to three, but the second lottery state ( In the RT2 state), the replay is won with higher probability than in the first lottery state (RT1 state), so that it is possible to play a game aiming to win the first big bonus (BB1) while suppressing consumption of medals. That is, in the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of insertions is two or one, the big bonus can be won early because the probability of winning the big bonus is high, and the prescribed number of insertions is three. Even if the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state), the big bonus can be won while suppressing the consumption of medals. In any case, in the normal state The game can be performed in a situation advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the replay lottery state is set to the first lottery state (RT1 state). In the present embodiment, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state), the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” indicating the winning form of Replay B or the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay C In response to the display of “BL / RP / RP”, the replay lottery state is dropped to the first lottery state (RT1 state). If the production state is the AT state, the first lottery state ( The second lottery state (RT2 state) can be maintained by executing a winning assistance effect that assists in avoiding the display of the symbol combination that triggers the fall to (RT1 state). That is, in the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of insertions is set to three, if the first big bonus (BB1) is won and won, the first bonus state (BB1 state), the second bonus state (BB2 state) ), It is guaranteed that the game can be played in a situation advantageous to a series of players via the third bonus state (BB3 state), and then the replay B or the like in the game in the second lottery state (RT2 state) The replay C wins, so that a situation advantageous to the player can be continued until the replay lottery state falls to the first lottery state (RT1 state). In this embodiment, an addition value to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 is determined by AT lottery, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 is subtracted for each winning of the first big bonus (BB1). Thus, control is performed to end the situation advantageous to the player. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the big bonus to be selected in the game in the normal state due to the fluctuation in the prescribed number of games in the game after the end of the bonus state according to the type of the big bonus won in the internal lottery. It is possible to attract the player's interest more than before by changing the type of winning and the winning probability and adjusting whether or not the situation advantageous to the player is finished by adjusting the execution control of the prize winning effect. become able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay lottery states are the third lottery state (RT3 state) and the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) in the normal state, a specific prescribed number of insertions is set for each replay lottery state. Set and set a unique big bonus for each specified number of insertions as a lottery object for internal lottery, in the first bonus state (BB1 state), the second bonus state (BB2 state), and the third bonus state (BB3 state) With each end as an opportunity, a unique replay lottery state is set for each big bonus that has triggered the transition of the bonus state. For this reason, every time a big bonus is won or won, the replay lottery status in the game after the end of the bonus state always changes, so the specified number of insertions also changes, and as a result, the lottery in the normal state game The type of target big bonus also changes to a type of big bonus different from the previous normal state. That is, it is possible to provide a game where the type of big bonus to be selected in the next normal state changes every time the big bonus is won / winned by the number of types of the specified number of insertions.

  In the present embodiment, when the replay (replay A to replay C) is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) is won regardless of the pressing mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The reel being rotated is stopped so that the replay (Replay A to Replay C) wins while avoiding it. Therefore, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the second lottery state (RT2 state) where the winning probability of replay is higher than other lottery states, the replay lottery state is not changed. However, it is difficult to obtain an opportunity to win frequently and win the first big bonus (BB1). However, in the present embodiment, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) in the normal state, the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the internal lottery and the replay lottery state is changed to the first lottery state. It is changed to 1 lottery state (RT1 state). Therefore, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the internal lottery in the second lottery state (RT2 state), the replay is frequently won and the first big bonus (BB1) having a lower priority than the replay is given. The inconvenience of making it difficult to win a prize can be solved.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the specified number of insertions is 3, the payout for the small role is set to 10, and when the specified number of insertions is 2, the payout for the small role is set to 9 If the specified number of throws is one, the payout for the small combination is set to eight. In other words, regardless of the prescribed insertion number, the number of medals earned by one small role winning (difference between the number inserted and the number paid out) is adjusted to be 7. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the number of medals earned by one small role winning from changing even if the prescribed number of insertions changes.

2. Second Embodiment Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, detailed description of configurations and functions common to the first embodiment will be omitted, and the main differences will be mainly described.

2-1. Configuration First, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the same external configuration as in the first embodiment is adopted, and the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed number of insertions, depends on the lottery state of the replay. The number of effective lines L1 to L4 is set based on the setting of 1 to 3 sheets and the insertion of a predetermined number of medals.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the same functional block configuration as that of the first embodiment is adopted, and 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, winning determination means 140, payout control means 150, replay processing means 160, gaming state transition control means 170, replay probability variation means 175, effect control means 180, and storage means 190.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the game accepting state is the normal state or the bonus establishment state, the insertion accepting unit 105 sets the prescribed insertion number according to the replay lottery state, and the replay lottery state is the first. When the lottery state (RT1 state: specific lottery state) is set, the specified number of throws is set to 3 (specific lot number), and when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) The number is set to two, and when the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state), the prescribed insertion number is set to one. Further, the insertion accepting means 105 is defined in any gaming state when the gaming state is the first bonus state (BB1 state), the second bonus state (BB2 state), or the third bonus state (BB3 state). Set the number of throws to 3.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, seven types of lottery tables A to G as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 are stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191. In each lottery table, for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535), replay (Replay A to Replay C), small role (Bell, watermelon A to watermelon D), Various combinations such as a first big bonus (BB1: bonus), a second big bonus (BB2: bonus), and a third big bonus (BB3: bonus) are associated with each other.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the internal lottery table B, there are a case where Replay A wins in duplicate with Replay B and a case where Replay A wins in duplicate with Replay B and Replay C. In the lottery table C <b> 2, there are cases where the replay A wins the overlap with the replay B and the replay A wins the overlap with the replay C.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a normal state, a bonus establishment state, a first bonus state (BB1 state), a second bonus state (BB2 state), and a third bonus state (BB3 state) can be set as the gaming state. As the replay lottery state, the first lottery state (RT1 state), the second lottery state (RT2 state), the third lottery state (RT3 state), and the no lottery state (RT0 state) can be set. In the lottery table selection process, one of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G is selected as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the game state and the replay lottery state.

  Also, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, in the order of “Replay (Replay A to Replay C)> Big Bonus (BB1 to BB3)> Minor (Bell, Watermelon A to Watermelon D)”. When the priority is determined and the reel control means 130 is in the logic calculation process and the lottery flags regarding two or more types of combinations are set to the internal winning state, the reel control means 130 follows the priorities associated with the respective combinations. Priority is given so that the priority of the stop position containing the symbol constituting the winning form of the role with higher priority is higher than the candidate of the stop position including the symbol constituting the winning form of the role having the lower priority Ask for.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 pattern “red 7” with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. , White 7 symbol “white 7”, black 7 symbol “black 7”, bell symbol “BL”, watermelon symbol A “WMA”, watermelon symbol B “WMB”, replay symbol “RP”, dummy symbol “DUM” Has been.

  In the present embodiment, when the replay (Replay A to Replay C) is won in the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag for the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) and the lottery flag for the replay (Replay A to Replay C) are both included. Although there are cases where the winning state is set, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol “RP” and the bell symbol “BL” are placed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 at intervals of six frames. Since the replay symbols “RP” are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2, a lottery flag for replay (Replay A to Replay C) and a big bonus (BB1 to BB1) are arranged. When the lottery flag of BB3) is set to the winning state, the pressing mode (pressing timing, pressing order) of the stop buttons B1 to B3 ) Stop position with respect to rotating reel to be able to win the avoiding while replay winning big bonus (BB1~BB3) (replay A~ replay C) regardless is determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a small role (bell, watermelon A to watermelon D) is won in the bonus establishment state, a lottery flag for big bonus (BB1 to BB3) and a lottery flag for replay (replay A to replay C). Are set to the winning state, and in this case, the stop position for the spinning reel is determined so that the big bonus winning is given priority over the winning combination.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are arranged in the order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed in the stop control table that is referred to when the replay A and the replay B are won in the internal lottery. Is pressed, replay A wins while avoiding replay B winning, and when stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which stop button B2 or stop button B3 is pressed first, replay A wins. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay B wins while avoiding the above.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when replay A, replay B, and replay C are won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons are in the order in which the stop button B3 is pressed first. When B1 to B3 are pressed, Replay A wins while avoiding Replay B and Replay C winnings, and stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which stop button B1 or stop button B2 is pressed first. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that Replay B or Replay C wins while avoiding Replay A winning.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the replay A and the replay C are won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are in the order in which the stop button B3 is pressed first. Is pressed, replay A wins while avoiding replay C winning, and when stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which stop button B1 or stop button B2 is pressed first, replay A wins. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay C wins while avoiding the above.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first big bonus (BB1) is obtained as shown in FIG. 6 by the symbol combination displayed on the effective lines L1 to L4 in a state where each reel is stopped, as in the first embodiment. A winning determination table is prepared so that the second big bonus (BB2), the third big bonus (BB3), replay A to replay C, bell, and watermelon A to watermelon D can be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the gaming state transition control means 170 is based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, the first bonus state (BB1 state), the second bonus state (BB2 state), And a game state transition control process for transitioning the game state between the third bonus state (BB3 state). 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 game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. Further, in the normal state, among the internal lottery tables A to G shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the internal big lottery table A and the second big bonus (BB2) in which the first big bonus (BB1) is set as the lottery target. The internal lottery is performed with reference to either the internal lottery table B set as the lottery target or the internal lottery table C set as the third big bonus (BB3) as the lottery target.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of throws in the game in the normal state is set according to the lottery state of the replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state), the specified number of insertions is set to three, and the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state). In the case where the specified number of insertions is set to two and the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state), the predetermined insertion number is set to one.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, an internal lottery table that is referred to in the internal lottery in the normal state is selected according to the lottery state of replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) in the normal state, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the first big bonus (BB1) is set. Although set as a lottery target, the second big bonus (BB2) and the third big bonus (BB3) are excluded from the lottery target, and the winning probability of the first big bonus (BB1) is set to about 1/200. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A. When the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) in the normal state, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3, and the second big bonus (BB2) is set as the lottery target. However, the first big bonus (BB1) and the third big bonus (BB3) are excluded from the lottery, and the internal lottery in which the winning probability of the second big bonus (BB2) is set to about 1/40. An internal lottery is performed with reference to Table B. In the normal state, when the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state), the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 1.3, and the third big bonus (BB3) is set as the lottery target. However, the first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2) are excluded from the lottery object, and the internal big lottery in which the winning probability of the third big bonus (BB3) is set to about 1/40 An internal lottery is performed with reference to Table C. In the present embodiment as well, as in the first embodiment, the “replay winning probability” simply means the probability that at least one type of replay among Replay A to Replay C is won. To do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, the type of big bonus to be selected is different according to the specified number of insertions, and when the specified number of insertions is one or two, the specified number of insertions is three. The success or failure of the big bonus is determined with a higher probability than in the case of.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state in which the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), or the third big bonus (BB3) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table G in which the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), and the third big bonus (BB3) are excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the prescribed number of games in the game in the bonus establishment state is set according to the lottery state of replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state), the specified number of insertions is set to three, and the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state). In the case where the specified number of insertions is set to two and the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state), the predetermined insertion number is set to one. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the predetermined number of insertions is not changed depending on the winning of the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), or the third big bonus (BB3).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, an internal lottery table to be referred to in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state is selected according to the replay lottery state. Specifically, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) in the bonus establishment state, the internal lottery table E in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3 is referred to. The internal lottery is performed. Further, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) in the bonus establishment state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table F in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3. Done. Further, when the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state) in the bonus establishment state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table G in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3. Done.

  In the bonus establishment state, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the lottery flag corresponding to the first big bonus (BB1) is maintained in the winning state until the first big bonus (BB1) wins. When the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning pattern of the first big bonus (BB1) is displayed on the active line, the gaming state transition control means 170 changes the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the first state. Control to shift to the 1 bonus state (BB1 state) is performed.

  In the bonus establishment state, when the second big bonus (BB2) is won, the lottery flag corresponding to the second big bonus (BB2) is maintained in the winning state until the second big bonus (BB2) wins. When the symbol combination “black 7, black 7, black 7” indicating the winning type of the second big bonus (BB2) is displayed on the active line, the gaming state transition control means 170 changes the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the first state. Control to shift to the 2 bonus state (BB2 state) is performed.

  In the bonus establishment state, when the third big bonus (BB3) is won, the lottery flag corresponding to the third big bonus (BB3) is kept in the winning state until the third big bonus (BB3) is won, When the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning pattern of the third big bonus (BB3) is displayed on the active line, the gaming state transition control means 170 changes the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the first state. Control to shift to the 3 bonus state (BB3 state) is performed.

  The first bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning pattern of the first big bonus (BB1) is displayed on the active line. In the first bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the non-lottery state (RT0 state), and the specified number of throws is set to three. The internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G shown in FIGS. Of these, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), the third big bonus (BB3), and the replay (Replay A to Replay C) are excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning of the small role An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table G whose probability is set higher than the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F. That is, in the first bonus state, the small role is won more frequently than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state, and thus the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state.

  Further, in the first bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the first bonus state, and when the medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 200) are paid out, The transition control means 170 performs control to end the first bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The second bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination “black 7, black 7, black 7” indicating the winning pattern of the second big bonus (BB2) is displayed on the active line. In the second bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the non-lottery state (RT0 state), the specified number of throws is set to three, and the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G shown in FIGS. Among them, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), the third big bonus (BB3), and the replay are excluded from the internal lottery targets, and the winning probability of the small role is the internal lottery table A to An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table G set higher than the internal lottery table F is performed. That is, in the second bonus state, the small role is won more frequently than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state, and thus the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state.

  In the second bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the second bonus state, and when a predetermined number (for example, 200) of medals is paid out, The transition control means 170 performs control to end the second bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The third bonus state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning pattern of the third big bonus (BB3) is displayed on the active line. In the third bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the non-lottery state (RT0 state), the specified number of throws is set to three, and the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H shown in FIGS. Of these, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), the third big bonus (BB3), and the replay are excluded from the internal lottery targets, and the winning probability of the small role is the internal lottery table A to An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table G set higher than the internal lottery table F is performed. That is, in the third bonus state, the small role is won more frequently than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state, and thus the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state or the bonus establishment state.

  Further, in the third bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the third bonus state, and when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 200) is paid out, The transition control means 170 performs control to end the third bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The replay probability changing means 175 performs control to change the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery under a predetermined condition. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the replay lottery state, the first lottery in which the replay is excluded from the internal lottery state (the RT0 state) and the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3. State (RT1 state), second lottery state (RT2 state) in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3, and third lottery state in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3. A plurality of types of lottery states (RT3 state) can be set. As shown in FIG. 17, the replay probability changing means 175 changes the replay lottery state to change the replay winning probability in the internal lottery. Fluctuate.

  Specifically, the replay probability changing means 175 sets the replay lottery state to the first lottery state (RT1 state) in the initial state, and sets the replay lottery state even if the first big bonus (BB1) is won. It is designed not to fluctuate. In other words, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) and the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the game state remains in the bonus establishment state while the replay lottery state remains the first lottery state (RT1 state). Migrate to

  The replay probability changing means 175 changes the replay lottery state to the non-lottery state (RT0 state) as the gaming state shifts to the first bonus state when the first big bonus (BB1) wins, When the bonus state ends, the replay lottery state is changed to the second lottery state (RT2 state). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the replay lottery state can be shifted from the first lottery state (RT1 state) to the second lottery state (RT2 state) through the first bonus state. Yes.

  The replay probability changing means 175 maintains the second lottery state (RT2 state) without changing the replay lottery state even if the second big bonus (BB2) is won in the second lottery state (RT2 state). To do. In other words, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) and the second big bonus (BB2) is won, the game state remains in the bonus establishment state while the replay lottery state remains the second lottery state (RT2 state). Migrate to

  The replay probability changing means 175 changes the replay lottery state to the non-lottery state (RT0 state) as the gaming state shifts to the second bonus state when the second big bonus (BB2) is won, When the bonus state ends, the replay lottery state is changed to the third lottery state (RT3 state). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the replay lottery state can be shifted from the second lottery state (RT2 state) to the third lottery state (RT3 state) by way of the second bonus state. Yes.

  The replay probability changing means 175 maintains the third lottery state (RT3 state) without changing the replay lottery state even if the third big bonus (BB3) is won in the third lottery state (RT3 state). To do. That is, if the replay lottery state is the third lottery state (RT3 state) and the third big bonus (BB3) is won, the replay lottery state remains in the third lottery state (RT3 state) and the gaming state is a bonus establishment state. Migrate to

  Further, the replay probability changing means 175 changes the replay lottery state to the non-lottery state (RT0 state) as the gaming state shifts to the third bonus state when the third big bonus (BB3) wins, When the bonus state ends, the replay lottery state is changed to the second lottery state (RT2 state). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the replay lottery state can be shifted from the third lottery state (RT3 state) to the second lottery state (RT2 state) through the third bonus state. Yes.

  The replay probability changing means 175 ends the second lottery state (RT2 state) when the replay B or replay C wins in the second lottery state (RT2 state) when the gaming state is the normal state. When the game state is the normal state, even in the third lottery state (RT3 state), the third lottery state (RT3 state) is ended when Replay B or Replay C wins. That is, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3 state), if Replay B or Replay C wins, the first lottery in which the game state remains in the normal state and is in the initial state Return to the state (RT1 state). As described above, in this embodiment, the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” indicating the winning mode of Replay B or the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the winning mode of Replay C is displayed on the active line. This is an opportunity to reset the replay lottery state to the first lottery state (RT1 state). In this embodiment, even if the lottery state of the replay is the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3 state), if the game state is the bonus establishment state, the replay B or the replay C Even if is won, the replay lottery status will not change.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 performs AT lottery (predetermined effect lottery) when the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) is won in the internal lottery. In the AT lottery, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 198, according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the AT lottery table, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either normal winning, special winning, or lose, and the random value acquired in the AT lottery is stored in the AT lottery table. In the case of being associated with the normal winning or special winning, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won, and the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage means 197.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 197, a given addition value corresponding to the end condition of the AT state is added to the AT end determination counter 199. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the value added to the AT end determination counter 199 differs according to the AT lottery result. If the result of the AT lottery is a special win, the added value is set to “5”.

  When the replay lottery state is set to the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3 state) and the AT flag is set in the game in the normal state, the game in the AT state is performed. The decrement update is performed by subtracting a certain value (for example, 1) from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 in response to winning of the big bonus (BB1 to BB3). When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT state end condition is satisfied, the AT flag is cleared, and the AT state ends.

  And in this modification, when the production control means 180 is set to the AT state, if a plurality of types of replays are won in the internal lottery, a replay A can be won. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a winning assistance effect informing the pressing order. Various effects can be adopted as the winning assistance effects. For example, an effect image informing the type of the stop button to be pressed first in order to win the replay A is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or the replay A A lamp that informs the type of stop button that should be pressed first to win a prize is turned on, or a voice that informs the type of stop button that should be pressed first to win a replay A is output from the speaker. be able to.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the production state is set to the AT state, a game in which Replay A and Replay B are won in duplicate, a game in which Replay A and Replay C are won in duplicate, and If the player presses stop buttons B1 to B3 according to the winning assistance effect by assisting the winning of Replay A by the winning assistance effect in the game in which Replay A, Replay B, and Replay C are selected in duplicate, the replay will be performed. Replay B wins and replay C wins that trigger the lottery state to fall from the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3 state) to the first lottery state (RT1 state) can be avoided. It is like 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 above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. These device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2-2. Control Methods of the Present Embodiment Hereinafter, various control methods employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to flowcharts showing the control processing for each game shown in FIGS. . In the present embodiment, when the same processing as that of the first embodiment is described, FIGS. 8 to 14 are referred to as necessary.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, a prescribed insertion number setting process for setting a prescribed insertion number, which is the number of medals required for playing a game, is performed (step S100). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, when the gaming state is any one of the BB1 state, the BB2 state, and the BB3 state (N in step S200), the specified number of throws is set to 3 (step S202). If the gaming state is neither the BB1 state, the BB2 state, nor the BB3 state (when the normal state or the bonus is established) (Y in step S200), the prescribed number of throws is set according to the lottery state of the replay To do. First, if the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) (N in step S201), the specified number of throws is set to three (step S202), and the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2). State) (N in step S203), the specified number of throws is set to 2 (step S204), and the replay lottery state is not the second lottery state (RT2 state) (the replay lottery state is the first lottery state). In the case of three states (RT3 state) (Y in step S203), the specified number of insertions is set to one (step S205).

  In the present embodiment, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI, the inserted medal is set to the inserted state, and when the player presses the bet button B0 and the bet switch 220 is activated, The medals credited in the gaming machine are set to the inserted state. In addition, when replay is won in the previous game, medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions according to the replay lottery status are automatically performed without requiring medal (including credited medals) owned by the player. Thus, it is set to the input state (see step S118 described later). When the insertion of the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined insertion number set at the start of the game is completed (N in step S101), the operation of waiting for the start lever SL is waited (step S102).

  When the player depresses the start lever SL and the start switch 230 is actuated (Y in step S102), an internal lottery is performed (step S103).

  In the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 21, one of 655,536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 is acquired, and whether or not the winning combination is determined by referring to the internal lottery table corresponding to the game state and the replay lottery state. If the lottery result associated with the acquired random number value is not lost (N in step S301), the lottery flag of the winning combination associated with the random value is set to the winning state (step S302). ). If the lottery flag (BB1 flag) of the first big bonus (BB1) is in a winning state (Y in step S303), and if the gaming state is a normal state (N in step S306), the gaming state is changed to a bonus establishment state. Setting is performed (step S307). In this embodiment, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) and the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the game state is changed without changing the replay lottery state. Transition to the bonus establishment state. In addition, when the lottery flag (BB2 flag) of the second big bonus (BB2) is in a winning state (Y in step S304), if the gaming state is in a normal state (N in step S308), the replay lottery state is set to the second. While maintaining the lottery state (RT2 state), the gaming state is set to the bonus establishment state (step S309). If the lottery flag (BB3 flag) of the third big bonus (BB3) is in the winning state (Y in step S305), and if the gaming state is in the normal state (N in step S310), the replay lottery state is While maintaining the lottery state (RT3 state), the gaming state is set to the bonus establishment state (step S311).

  When the internal lottery is performed, the supply of drive pulses to the step motor that drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started, and the rotation of each reel is started (step S104). When the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed (Y in step S105), the operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated (step S106), and the rotating reel is stopped in response to the pressing operation of the stop button. The reel stop control to be performed is performed (step S107). In the present embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the reel stop control is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13, when all the reels are stopped (Y in step S407), a winning determination process (steps S108 to S112) is performed based on the stopped state of each reel.

  For example, when the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the first big bonus (BB1) has been won (Y in step S108), as shown in FIG. The gaming state is set to the first bonus state (BB1 state) (step S130), and the number of payouts (for example, 200) as the end condition of the first bonus state (BB1 state) is set (step S131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is the first bonus state (BB1 state), the replay lottery state is set to the no lottery state (RT0 state).

  Further, for example, when the symbol combination “black 7, black 7, black 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the second big bonus (BB2) has been won (Y in step S109), as shown in FIG. In addition, the gaming state is set to the second bonus state (BB2 state) (step S132), and the number of payouts (for example, 200) as the end condition of the second bonus state (BB2 state) is set (step S133). . In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is the second bonus state (BB2 state), the replay lottery state is set to the no lottery state (RT0 state).

  Further, for example, when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the third big bonus (BB3) has been won (Y in step S110), as shown in FIG. In addition, the game state is set to the third bonus state (BB3 state) (step S134), and the number of payouts (for example, 200) as the end condition of the third bonus state (BB3 state) is set (step S135). . In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is the third bonus state (BB3 state), the replay lottery state is set to the no lottery state (RT0 state).

  Also, for example, “BL / BL / BL” symbol combination, “WMA / WMA / WMA” symbol combination, “WMA / WMA / WMB” symbol combination, “WMB / WMA / WMA” symbol combination on the effective line. Alternatively, when the symbol combination “WMB / WMA / WMB” is displayed, it is determined that the small role (bell, watermelon A to watermelon D) has won (Y in step S111), and as shown in FIG. If the number is three (N in step S140), medals are paid out based on the payout (for example, 10) when the specified number of insertions is three (step S141). (N in step S140, Y in step S142), a medal is paid out based on a payout (for example, 9) when the specified number of insertions is 2 (step S143), and the specified number of insertions is 1 (N in step S140, N in step S142), defined payout when turned number of one (e.g., eight) pays out medals based on (step S144).

  Also, for example, if the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Replay A has won (Y in Step S112), and Replay A has won as shown in FIG. Is stored in the temporary storage area of the storage means 190 (step S150). Also, for example, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Replay B has won (Y in Step S112), and Replay B has won as shown in FIG. Is stored in the temporary storage area of the storage means 190 (step S150). Further, for example, when the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the replay C has won (Y in step S112), and the replay C has won, as shown in FIG. Is stored in the temporary storage area of the storage means 190 (step S150).

  When the winning determination process and the process corresponding to the winning combination are completed, the current game state and the current replay lottery state are checked (steps S113 to S116).

  For example, when the gaming state is the first bonus state (BB1 state) (Y in step S113), as shown in FIG. 19, the end condition (predetermined number) of the first bonus state (BB1 state) is set for each game. Whether or not more medals have been paid out) is checked (step S150). At this time, if the termination condition of the first bonus state (BB1 state) is satisfied (Y in step S150), the gaming state is returned to the normal state (step S151). In the present embodiment, the replay lottery state is changed when the first bonus state (BB1 state) ends, and when the game state is returned to the normal state, there is no replay lottery state. The lottery state (RT0 state) is changed to the second lottery state (RT2 state).

  Further, for example, when the gaming state is the second bonus state (BB2 state) (Y in step S114), as shown in FIG. 19, the end condition (predetermined number) of the second bonus state (BB2 state) for each game, as shown in FIG. It is checked whether or not medals exceeding the above have been paid out (step S152). At this time, if the end condition of the second bonus state (BB2 state) is satisfied (Y in step S152), the gaming state is returned to the normal state (step S153). In the present embodiment, the replay lottery state is changed upon the end of the second bonus state (BB2 state), and when the game state is returned to the normal state, there is no replay lottery state. The lottery state (RT0 state) is changed to the third lottery state (RT3 state).

  Further, for example, when the gaming state is the third bonus state (BB3 state) (Y in step S115), as shown in FIG. 19, the end condition (predetermined number) of the third bonus state (BB3 state) for each game, as shown in FIG. It is checked whether or not the medals exceeding () have been paid out) (step S154). At this time, if the termination condition of the third bonus state (BB3 state) is satisfied (Y in step S154), the gaming state is returned to the normal state (step S155). In the present embodiment, the replay lottery state is changed when the third bonus state (BB3 state) ends, and when the game state is returned to the normal state, there is no replay lottery state. The lottery state (RT0 state) is changed to the second lottery state (RT2 state).

  Further, for example, when the game state is the normal state and the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3 state) (Y in step S116), FIG. 19 shows. As shown, check whether the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” indicating the winning mode of Replay B or the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the winning mode of Replay C is displayed on the active line for each game. If any symbol combination is displayed (Y in step S156), the replay lottery state is returned to the first lottery state (RT1 state) while maintaining the gaming state in the normal state (step S157). When the gaming state is a bonus establishment state, the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” indicating the winning mode of Replay B or the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the winning mode of Replay C is on the active line. Even if displayed, the replay lottery state is not changed.

  Finally, it is checked whether or not the replay winning is stored in the temporary storage area of the storage means 190 (step S117). If the replay winning is stored (N in step S117), the current A medal corresponding to the specified number of insertions according to the replay lottery state is automatically inserted (step S118), and if the replay winning is not stored (Y in step S117), the process of step S118 is bypassed. Terminate the process. It should be noted that the specified number of insertions to be automatically inserted in the process of step S118 is the specified number of insertions corresponding to the replay lottery state at the time of the process of step S118. That is, when there is a change in the replay lottery state, such as the process of step S151, the process of step S153, the process of step S155, or the process of step S157, it corresponds to the specified number of insertions according to the lottery state of the replay after the change. Medals will be automatically inserted. Also, in the process of step S118, the specified input number corresponding to the replay lottery state is set by the same method as the specified input number setting process of step S100.

  In the present embodiment, control related to the start / end of the AT state is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when one of the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), or the third big bonus (BB3) is won by internal lottery (Y in step S500), the stored value C of the AT end determination counter 199 is stored. Whether or not the stored value C is greater than 0 (step S501). If the stored value C is greater than 0 (Y in step S501), a constant value (for example, 1) is set from the stored value C. Decrement update to be subtracted is performed (step S502), and if the stored value C after the decrement update has reached the threshold value 0 (Y in step S503), the AT flag is reset (step S504), and the AT A lottery is performed (step S505). on the other hand. If the stored value C of the AT end determination counter 199 is not greater than 0 (N in step S501), an AT lottery is immediately performed (step S505). In the AT lottery, a random value is acquired, and it is determined with reference to the AT lottery table whether normal winning, special winning, or lost is associated with the acquired random value.

  As a result of the AT lottery, if the lottery result is not lost (N in step S506), that is, if the lottery result is either a normal win or a special win, the stored value C is added to the win result Incremental update is performed to add the corresponding added value (step S507). In the present embodiment, when the result of the AT lottery is a normal winning, the value added to the stored value C is set to “1”, and when the result of the AT lottery is a special winning, the stored value C The value added to is set to “5”.

  Then, it is checked whether or not the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage means 197 (step S508). If it is determined that the effect state is not the AT state because the AT flag is not set (step S508). N), the production state is set to the AT state by setting the AT flag in the production flag storage means 197 (step S509).

  In the control method of the present embodiment described above, the prescribed insertion number is set in accordance with the replay lottery state, and the type of bonus to be drawn in the game in the normal state is changed depending on the prescribed insertion number. Specifically, in the first lottery state (RT1 state), the specified number of insertions is set to 3 and the first big bonus (BB1) is subject to lottery, and in the second lottery state (RT2 state), the specified number of insertions is 2. The second big bonus (BB2) is set as a lottery target, and in the third lottery state (RT3 state), the specified number of insertions is set to one and the third big bonus (BB3) is a lottery target. In the present embodiment, the lottery state for replay in the game after the end of the bonus state is set in accordance with the type of bonus that triggered the transition to the bonus state. Specifically, in the game after the end of the first bonus state (BB1 state) triggered by the first big bonus (BB1), the replay lottery state is set to the second lottery state (RT2 state). In the game after the end of the second bonus state (BB2 state) with the transition to 2 big bonus (BB2), the replay lottery state is set to the third lottery state (RT3 state), and the third big bonus (BB3) In the game after the end of the third bonus state (RT3 state) with a transition opportunity, the replay lottery state is set to the second lottery state (RT2 state). That is, when the replay lottery state is set to the second lottery state (RT2 state) after the end of the first bonus state (BB1 state), the transition to the third lottery state (RT3 state) is triggered by the end of the second bonus state. After that, the transition route of returning to the second lottery state (RT2 state) upon the end of the third bonus state is repeated. Further, in the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of insertions is two, the second big bonus (BB1) with a higher probability than the first big bonus (BB1) to be selected when the prescribed number of insertions is three. If BB2) is elected and the specified number of insertions is one, the third big bonus (BB3) has a higher probability than the first big bonus (BB1) to be selected when the specified number of insertions is three. ) Will be won, and the game section in which the specified number of slots is set to 2 and the game section in which the number of slots is set to 1 will be used as the probability variation section of the big bonus. It can be made to function. That is, in this embodiment, when the prescribed number of insertions is two or one, the big bonus can be won early due to the high probability of winning the big bonus, and the prescribed number of insertions is 3 in the normal state. It is possible to play a game in a situation that is advantageous to the player as compared to the case where the number of cards is set. In the present embodiment, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3 state), the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” indicating the winning form of the replay B or The replay lottery state is dropped to the first lottery state (RT1 state) when the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the winning form of the replay C is displayed, but the effect state is the AT state. In such a case, the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3) is executed by executing a winning assistance effect that assists in avoiding the display of the symbol combination that triggers the fall to the first lottery state (RT1 state). State) can be maintained. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of insertions is set to 3 and the first big bonus (BB1) is won and won, the second bonus is passed through the first bonus state (BB1 state). The game can be played in an advantageous situation that can be repeatedly transferred to the state (BB2 state) and the third bonus state (BB3 state), and then the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3 state) In the game, the replay B or the replay C wins, so that a situation advantageous to the player can be continued until the replay lottery state falls to the first lottery state (RT1 state). In this embodiment, an addition value to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 is determined by AT lottery, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 is subtracted for each winning of the first big bonus (BB1). Thus, control is performed to end the situation advantageous to the player. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the big bonus to be selected in the game in the normal state due to the fluctuation in the prescribed number of games in the game after the end of the bonus state according to the type of the big bonus won in the internal lottery. It is possible to attract the player's interest more than before by changing the type of winning and the winning probability and adjusting whether or not the situation advantageous to the player is finished by adjusting the execution control of the prize winning effect. become able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, a specific prescribed number is set for each replay lottery state in the normal state, and a unique big bonus is set as an internal lottery target for each prescribed number, and the first bonus state (BB1 State), the second bonus state (BB2 state), and the third bonus state (BB3 state) are set as triggers, and a unique replay lottery state is set for each big bonus that triggered the transition of the bonus state. It is like that. For this reason, every time a big bonus is won or won, the replay lottery status in the game after the end of the bonus state always changes, so the specified number of insertions also changes, and as a result, the lottery in the normal state game The type of target big bonus also changes to a type of big bonus different from the previous normal state. That is, it is possible to provide a game where the type of big bonus to be selected in the next normal state changes every time the big bonus is won / winned by the number of types of the specified number of insertions.

  In the present embodiment, when the replay (replay A to replay C) is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the big bonus (BB1 to BB3) is won regardless of the pressing mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The reel being rotated is stopped so that the replay (Replay A to Replay C) wins while avoiding it. Therefore, the second big bonus (BB2) and the third big bonus are higher in the second lottery state (RT2 state) and the third lottery state (RT2 state), where the winning probability of replay is higher than in the first lottery state (RT1 state). When (BB3) is elected, if the replay or small role is preferentially won in the bonus establishment state, there is an opportunity to win the second big bonus (BB2) or the third big bonus (BB3). It becomes difficult to obtain. However, in the present embodiment, when a small combination is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, control is performed to stop the rotating reel so that the big bonus is won in preference to the small combination. For this reason, the second big bonus (BB2) and the third in the internal lottery in the second lottery state (RT2 state) and the third lottery state (RT3 state) having a higher replay win probability than the first lottery state (RT1 state). Even when the big bonus (BB3) is won, the opportunity for winning the second big bonus (BB2) or the third big bonus (BB3) can be sufficiently provided.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the specified number of insertions is 3, the payout for the small role is set to 10, and when the specified number of insertions is 2, the payout for the small role is set to 9 If the specified number of throws is one, the payout for the small combination is set to eight. In other words, regardless of the prescribed insertion number, the number of medals earned by one small role winning (difference between the number inserted and the number paid out) is adjusted to be 7. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the number of medals earned by one small role winning from changing even if the prescribed number of insertions changes.

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

3-1. Modification 1
In the first embodiment, the first big bonus is obtained by changing the replay lottery state from the second lottery state (RT2 state) to the first lottery state (RT1 state) based on the winning of the first big bonus (BB1). Although the case where the winning opportunity of (BB1) is secured has been described, even if the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the second lottery state (RT2 state), the replay lottery state is not changed. By determining the role priority order in the order of “Replay (Replay A to Replay C)> Big Bonus (BB1 to BB3)> Miniature Role (Bell, Watermelon A to Watermelon D)” The first big bonus (BB1) may be preferentially won to secure a chance to win the first big bonus (BB1).

3-2. Modification 2
In the first embodiment, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the second lottery state (RT2 state), the replay lottery state is changed, but in the third lottery state (RT3 state), the second lottery state is changed. The case where the big bonus (BB2) is won or the case where the third big bonus (BB3) is won in the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) has been described as being maintained in the replay lottery state. When the second big bonus (BB2) is won in the 3 lottery state (RT3 state), the third lottery state (RT3 state) is changed to the first lottery state (RT1 state), or the fourth lottery state (RT4 state). When the third big bonus (BB3) is won in step 4, the fourth lottery state (RT4 state) is changed to the first lottery state (RT1 state). It may be. In this way, it is possible to increase the chances that the result of the internal lottery is lost in the bonus establishment state, and as a result, it is easy to win the second big bonus (BB2) or the third big bonus (BB3). it can. Further, according to this modification, the replay lottery state is the same in any case of winning the first big bonus (BB1), winning the second big bonus (BB2), and winning the third big bonus (BB3). By changing to the lottery state, it is possible to standardize the prescribed number of insertions in the bonus establishment state regardless of the type of the big bonus that is won, so the types of internal lottery tables can be reduced.

  However, in the first lottery state (RT1 state), the second big bonus (BB2) and the third big bonus (BB3) are excluded by not making the second big bonus (BB2) and the third big bonus (BB3) a lottery object. There is a possibility that it may feel unnatural to shift to the first lottery state (RT1 state) in a state where the is won, and it is necessary to ensure the consistency of the relationship between the specified number of insertions and the big bonus to be drawn In the normal state, when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state), not only the first big bonus (BB1) but also the second big bonus (BB2) and the third big bonus (BB3) are lottery. It is preferable that it is set as a target. In this way, when the prescribed number of insertions is 3 in the normal state, if the first big bonus (BB1) is won and won, the probability variation section of the big bonus for 2 times can be experienced thereafter. On the other hand, if you win and win the 2nd big bonus (BB2), you can experience the probability variation section of the big bonus for 1 time and win the 3rd big bonus (BB3) Then, after the end of the third bonus state, the replay lottery state shifts to the second lottery state (RT2 state), so that the probability variation section of the big bonus cannot be experienced. As described above, according to the present modification, when the prescribed number of insertions is 3, the gameability, that is, the player's subsequent advantage varies depending on which big bonus is won / winned, specifically, Thus, it is possible to provide a game with a different number of times that the probability variation section of the big bonus can be experienced according to the type of the big bonus won in the internal lottery.

3-3. Modification 3
In the second embodiment, the lottery state of the replay is not changed depending on the winning of the first big bonus (BB1), the winning of the second big bonus (BB2), and the winning of the third big bonus (BB3). As described in the second modification, even if any of the big bonuses is won, by shifting to the common replay lottery state, the big bonus winning opportunity is secured or the types of internal lottery tables are reduced. be able to. In this case, in the bonus establishment state, the rotating reels may be controlled to stop according to the priority order of “small role (bell, watermelon A to watermelon D)> big bonus (BB1 to BB3)”.

  In addition, as described in the second modification, not only the first big bonus (BB1) but also the second big bonus (BB1) is selected as the lottery object when the replay lottery state is set to the first lottery state (RT1 state) in the normal state. BB2) and third big bonus (BB3) are set, and when the specified number of insertions is 3, a game in which the player's advantage varies depending on which big bonus is won / winned. More specifically, it is possible to provide a game with a different number of times that the probability variation section of the big bonus can be experienced according to the type of the big bonus won in the internal lottery.

3-4. Modification 4
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the specified number of insertions is one or two, the big bonus is won with a higher probability than when the specified number of insertions is three. The case where the winning probability of the big bonus is the same between the case where the number of insertions is 1 and the case where the specified number of insertions is 2 has been described, but the winning probability of the big bonus differs from each other according to the specified number of insertions You may do it.

  For example, the winning probability of the third big bonus (BB3), which is a lottery target of the internal lottery when the prescribed number of insertions is one, is the second lottery subject of the internal lottery when the prescribed number of insertions is two. The internal lottery table may be set so as to be higher than the winning probability of the big bonus (BB2). In this way, the winning probability of the big bonus increases at an accelerated rate as the big bonus to be drawn changes from the first big bonus (BB1) → the second big bonus (BB2) → the third big bonus (BB3). It is possible to provide a game such as

3-5. Modification 5
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the case where the payout of the small role also changes when the specified number of insertions changes has been described. May be. In this case, the smaller the prescribed number of insertions, the larger the number of medals obtained by winning a single small role, so that it is possible to provide a game with a different number of obtained medals depending on the prescribed number of insertions.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the case where the number of medals earned with one winning of a small combination does not change even when the payout of the small combination changes has been described. The number of medals acquired with one winning of a small role may be varied while changing the payout of the small role according to the number. For example, if the specified number of inserts is 3, the small part payout is set to 9, and if the specified input number is 2, the small part payout is set to 12 When the number is one, the payout of the small combination can be set to 15 pieces. Even in this way, it is possible to provide a game with a different number of medals earned according to the prescribed number of inserted coins.

3-6. Modification 6
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the slot machine using medals as the game medium has been described. However, the technique of the first embodiment and the technique of the second embodiment are used as game media. You may apply to the slot machine (so-called parrot) which uses a ball | bowl.

  In slot machines that use medals, the prescribed number of throws is set in the range of 1 to 3, but in slot machines that use game balls, the prescribed number of throws can be set in the range of 1 to 15. . In other words, in slot machines that use game balls, it is possible to set a higher number of prescribed inputs than slot machines that use medals. By increasing the difference in the number of specified throws, it is possible to make a large difference in the consumption rate of game media per game, so that the influence of the game media acquisition rate is greater than the slot machine that uses medals. Can do.

3-7. Modification 7
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, a case where a single type of big bonus unique to each specified number of insertions is set as a lottery target in an internal lottery in a normal state has been described. The number of continuations of the probability variation section may be adjusted such that a plurality of types of big bonuses are set as lottery targets for the internal lottery in the normal state with the prescribed number of insertions.

  For example, in a game in a normal state, when the specified number of insertions is 3, the first big bonus (BB1) and the third big bonus (BB3) are set as the lottery targets, and the specified number of insertions is 2. In this case, when the first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2) are set as the lottery targets and the prescribed number of insertions is one, the second big bonus (BB2) and the third big bonus (BB3) can be set as a lottery target. In this way, by changing the type, number, winning probability, etc. of the big bonus to be drawn according to the specified number of inputs, the pleasure of how long the big bonus probability fluctuation section can be continued is enjoyed. It is possible to provide the gameability to be given to the player.

3-8. Modification 8
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the replay lottery state is changed in response to the end of the bonus state, and the replay lottery state is set according to the type of the big bonus that has triggered the transition to the bonus state. We explained about the case, but when the big bonus was won, it changed to the replay lottery state according to the type of big bonus that was won, and depending on the big bonus winning or the end of the bonus state, the replay lottery state changed Instead, the replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state may be set by maintaining the replay lottery state.

  In addition, when the big bonus is won, the replay lottery state is changed according to the type of the big bonus that is won. By doing so, the replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state may be set.

3-9. Modification 9
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the bonus state in which the end condition is determined by accumulating the number of paid-out medals as an example of the bonus state is described. However, the number of games and the number of winnings are set as the end condition. It may be in a bonus state. Further, in the bonus state, the winning probability of the small part in the internal lottery may be increased, or the small part may be treated as being won regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

3-10. Modification 10
In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, if multiple types of lottery states are prepared as the replay lottery state in the normal state, the lottery state with a low replay winning probability is higher than the lottery state with a high replay winning probability. You may make it determine the success or failure of a bonus with probability.

3-11. Modification 11
In the first embodiment, the replay lottery state is shifted to the second lottery state (RT2 state) when the third bonus state (BB3 state) ends, and the replay lottery is triggered by the winning of Replay B or Replay C. Although the case where the state falls from the second lottery state (RT2 state) to the first lottery state (RT1 state) has been described as an example, a plurality of types including replay B and replay C in the first lottery state (RT1 state) The internal lottery is performed so that the replays of the game are duplicated, and when a plurality of types of replays are won as in the first embodiment, the stop control is performed so that the type of replay to win changes depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons. The game is returned to the first lottery state (RT1 state) with the end of the third bonus state (BB3 state) as an opportunity, and the game in the first lottery state (RT1 state) May be winning probability of replay shifts high to the second drawing condition (RT2 state) than the first lottery condition (RT1 state) as triggered by Replay B and replay C has been won Te.

  In the present modification, if the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) and the effect state is the AT state, an effect assisting the winning of the replay B or the replay C is executed as a winning assist effect. Thus, the opportunity to shift to the second lottery state (RT2 state) can be adjusted depending on the presence / absence of the winning assistance effect.

  Further, in this modified example, when a plurality of types of replays including replay B and replay C are won repeatedly, replay B and replay C can be awarded only when the stop button is pressed in a specific order. If the production state is not the AT state and the stop button is pressed in a specific order when multiple types of replays are won, control is performed to reduce the winning probability of the AT lottery as a penalty. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player can advance the game in an arbitrarily advantageous situation.

3-12. Modification 12
In the second embodiment, upon completion of the third bonus state (BB3 state), the replay lottery state is shifted to the second lottery state (RT2 state), and the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state. The case where the replay lottery state is dropped to the first lottery state (RT1 state) triggered by the winning of Replay B or Replay C in (RT3 state) has been described as an example, but in the first lottery state (RT1 state) An internal lottery is performed so that a plurality of types of replay including Replay B and Replay C are won, and when a plurality of types of replays are won as in the second embodiment, a replay is awarded according to the pressing order of stop buttons. Stop control is performed so that the type changes, and when the third bonus state (BB3 state) ends, the first lottery state (RT1 state) is returned to the first bonus state. The second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state with a higher replay win probability than the first lottery state (RT1 state) triggered by the replay B or replay C winning in a game in the selected state (RT1 state) You may make it transfer to (RT3 state). In this case, the lottery state of the replay to be the transfer destination may be different depending on the type of replay won in the first lottery state (RT1 state). For example, it is possible to shift to the second lottery state (RT2 state) when Replay B wins, and to shift to the third lottery state (RT3 state) when Replay C wins.

  In the present modification, if the replay lottery state is the first lottery state (RT1 state) and the effect state is the AT state, an effect assisting the winning of the replay B or the replay C is executed as the winning assist effect. Thus, the opportunity to shift to the second lottery state (RT2 state) or the third lottery state (RT3 state) can be adjusted depending on the presence or absence of the winning assist effect.

  Further, in this modified example, when a plurality of types of replays including replay B and replay C are won repeatedly, replay B and replay C can be awarded only when the stop button is pressed in a specific order. If the production state is not the AT state and the stop button is pressed in a specific order when multiple types of replays are won, control is performed to reduce the winning probability of the AT lottery as a penalty. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player can advance the game in an arbitrarily advantageous situation.

3-13. Modification 13
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the symbol combination “RP / RP / BL” indicating the winning mode of Replay B and the symbol combination “BL / RP / RP” indicating the winning mode of Replay C are on the effective line. The case where the replay lottery state falls to a lottery state with a low replay winning probability, that is, a case where the replay lottery state is disadvantageous for the player has been described. It may be possible to shift from a replay lottery state unfavorable to the player to a replay lottery state advantageous to the player when a symbol combination different from the symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  For example, another replay different from Replay A to Replay C is prepared as a lottery object, and a lottery state that is advantageous to the player is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the other replay is displayed on the active line. Can be migrated. Also, in this case, if the effect state is the AT state, the effect can be executed so as to assist other replay wins even if the replay lottery state is a disadvantageous state for the player. In this way, even if the player mistakenly operates the replay lottery state and falls from an advantageous lottery state to an unfavorable lottery state, the replay lottery state is changed if the production state is the AT state. It will be possible to revive to an advantageous lottery state.

3-14. Modification 14
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the case has been described where the prescribed number of bonuses in the bonus state is the same regardless of the type of the big bonus that has been won, but depending on the type of the big bonus that has been won. Different prescribed insertion numbers may be set, or the prescribed insertion number may be set differently from the bonus state associated with winnings of other big bonuses only in the bonus state associated with winning some big bonuses It may be. In this way, it is possible to provide bonus states with different degrees of advantage depending on the type of big bonus.

3-15. Modification 15
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, a plurality of types of replay lottery states can be set in the normal state, and a prescribed number of throws corresponding to the replay lottery state is set. Although the case where the winning probability of the small combination is the same has been described, the internal lottery table may be set so that the winning probability of the small combination varies depending on the specified number of insertions in the game in the normal state. If it does in this way, according to the lottery state of the replay in a normal state, it becomes possible to change the winning probability of a small role. In this case, if the winning probability of the small role is also increased in the lottery state where the winning probability of the big bonus is increased, the big bonus with the high winning probability is obtained while winning the medal by frequently winning the small role. Will be able to receive the lottery.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L4 winning decision 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,
175 replay probability variation means, 180 effect 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,
196 effect data storage means, 197 effect flag storage means,
198 Production lottery table storage means, 199 AT end determination counter,
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 (7)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
Input accepting means for accepting input of game media corresponding to the prescribed input number for each game;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small role, a replay, and a bonus,
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning being displayed on the active line;
A payout control means for performing control for paying out game media based on a payout associated with the winning small combination when the small combination has won;
Replay processing means for performing replay processing for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player when the replay is won;
A game state transition control means for performing control to shift the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning of the bonus in the normal state and to shift the gaming state to the bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state; ,
When the replay lottery state is changed under a predetermined condition, control for changing the replay winning probability is performed, and when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state, the replay lottery state is the first lottery state. Replay probability variation means for setting the winning probability of the replay higher than the case of
Effect control for controlling the effect device to execute a special effect that assists in avoiding display of a predetermined symbol combination when the effect state is changed between a plurality of effect states and the effect state is a special effect state. A gaming machine comprising means,
The input acceptance means is
In the normal state, the specified number of throws is set according to the replay lottery state, and the specified number of throws is specified when the replay lottery state is the first lottery state and the second lottery state in the normal state. Set the number of throws, and when the replay lottery state in the normal state is different from both the first lottery state and the second lottery state, set the prescribed throw number different from the specific throw number,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state game, the type of bonus subject to the lottery is changed according to the specified number of inputs, and when the specified number of inputs is different from the specified number of inputs in the normal state, the specified number of inputs is the specified number of inputs. An internal lottery is performed so that the bonus is won with a higher probability than in some cases,
The replay probability variation means is
The replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state is set according to the type of the bonus that has caused the bonus state to be transferred, and when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state, the predetermined A gaming machine characterized by changing a replay lottery state to the first lottery state when a symbol combination is displayed. In claim 1,
The input acceptance means is
In the normal state, when the replay lottery state is different from both the first lottery state and the second lottery state, a specific prescribed number of throws is set for each replay lottery state,
The internal lottery means
Set a unique bonus for each specified number of throws as a lottery target in the game in the normal state,
The replay probability variation means is
A gaming machine characterized by setting a unique lottery state for each of the bonuses that have triggered the transition of the bonus state when the bonus state ends. In either claim 1 or 2,
The reel control means is
When the replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the spinning reel is stopped so that the replay wins while avoiding the bonus winning regardless of the mode of the stop operation,
The replay probability variation means is
In the normal state, when the replay lottery state is the second lottery state, the replay lottery state is changed to the first lottery state when the bonus is won in the internal lottery. . A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
Input accepting means for accepting input of game media corresponding to the prescribed input number for each game;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small role, a replay, and a bonus,
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery with a stop operation as a trigger;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning being displayed on the active line;
A payout control means for performing control for paying out game media based on a payout associated with the winning small combination when the small combination has won;
Replay processing means for performing replay processing for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player when the replay is won;
A game state transition control means for performing control to shift the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning of the bonus in the normal state and to shift the gaming state to the bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state; ,
Replay probability variation means for performing control to vary the winning probability of the replay by varying the lottery state of the replay under a predetermined condition;
Effect control for controlling the effect device to execute a special effect that assists in avoiding display of a predetermined symbol combination when the effect state is changed between a plurality of effect states and the effect state is a special effect state. A gaming machine comprising means,
The input acceptance means is
In the normal state, the specified number of throws is set according to the lottery state of the replay, and in the normal state, when the lottery state of the replay is the specific lottery state, the prescribed number of throws is set to the specific number of throws, and the replay in the normal state If the lottery state of is different from the specific lottery state, set the prescribed number of throws to be different from the specific number of throws,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state game, the type of bonus subject to the lottery is changed according to the specified number of inputs, and when the specified number of inputs is different from the specified number of inputs in the normal state, the specified number of inputs is the specified number of inputs. An internal lottery is performed so that the bonus is won with a higher probability than in some cases,
The replay probability variation means is
The replay lottery state in the game after the end of the bonus state is set according to the type of the bonus that triggered the bonus state transition, and the predetermined lottery state is different from the specific lottery state A gaming machine characterized by changing a replay lottery state to the specific lottery state when a symbol combination is displayed. In claim 4,
The input acceptance means is
In the normal state, set a specific prescribed number for each replay lottery state,
The internal lottery means
Set a unique bonus for each specified number of throws as a lottery target in the game in the normal state,
The replay probability variation means is
A gaming machine characterized by setting a unique lottery state for each of the bonuses that have triggered the transition of the bonus state when the bonus state ends. In claim 4 or 5,
The reel control means is
When the replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the spinning reel is stopped so that the replay wins while avoiding the bonus winning regardless of the mode of the stop operation,
The replay probability variation means is
A gaming machine, wherein, when the replay lottery state is different from the specific lottery state in the normal state, the replay lottery state is changed to the specific lottery state when the bonus is won in an internal lottery. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The reel control means is
When the replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the spinning reel is stopped so that the replay wins while avoiding the bonus winning regardless of the mode of the stop operation,
A gaming machine, wherein when a small combination is won in an internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, a spinning reel is controlled so as to win the bonus in preference to the small combination.

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