JP2013183907A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of allowing a player to stably acquire game media in an assist time game.SOLUTION: A big bonus (BB) is won alone by referring to an internal lottery table A in a normal state. Thus, a portion excluded as a lottery object in a big bonus (BB) is allocated to the winning of replay in an internal lottery table B to be referred in a bonus establishment state. When a bonus establishment state is entered where a replay wining probability is higher than a normal state, the winning of a big bonus (BB) is easily avoided by guaranteeing winning of replay and a small combination. A transition condition to an assist time game can be established in a bonus establishment state. Consequently, dependence on the result of internal lottery and the operation result of a player is reduced, and a player can stably acquire tokens in an assist time game.

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 a game medium such as a medal or a pachinko ball and performs a game for acquiring such a game medium. Also, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotation of a plurality of reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery as a player's stop operation trigger. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

  In recent years, a winning assistance effect that assists a winning combination is executed under predetermined conditions, thereby changing the winning probability of a winning combination and making it easier to acquire game media such as medals in a gaming section where the winning assist effect can be executed. A gaming machine capable of performing an assist time game has gained popularity (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  And in the conventional method, the consumption situation of the game medium is changed by changing the winning probability of replay (the role to provide the next game free of charge). A situation where either a replay or a small role (a role in which a game medium is paid out) is won is formed, and the player can increase the number of game media on hand.

  For example, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, after the bonus state is finished, the game state has a low replay winning probability and is specified when a particular small role winning is missed in a gaming state with a low replay winning probability. The symbol combination is displayed, so that the game state with a high replay winning probability can be entered.

  Also, for example, as shown in Patent Document 2, a large number of gaming states are prepared, and the winning probabilities of replay from a gaming state with a low replay winning probability by assisting display of various symbol combinations by winning assist effects in assist time games. A method of guiding to the highest gaming state has also been proposed.

JP 2011-125565 A JP 2011-156165 A

  However, in a conventional gaming machine capable of performing an assist time game, when a predetermined lottery result is obtained by an internal lottery, a specific symbol combination is displayed by performing a stop operation in a specific mode. Based on the above, the game state is shifted to a gaming state with a high replay winning probability. For this reason, even if it is determined that the assist time game is performed, it is necessary to obtain a lottery result that allows a specific symbol combination to be displayed in order to shift to a gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is high. In other words, in the conventional technique, the transition to a gaming state with a high replay winning probability is highly dependent on the internal lottery, and unlucky players play a game until the gaming state transitions to a gaming state with a high replay winning probability ( The so-called “+ preparation state” and “standby state” may have consumed a considerable amount of game media, and as a result, the player may not be able to acquire enough game media even when performing an assist time game. I was invited.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to stably acquire a game medium in an assist time game.

  (1) The present invention relates to a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including small roles, replays, and bonuses are successful. A reel control means for performing a control for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and stopping the reels being rotated in response to a stop operation; and a winning predetermined for each combination in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. Based on the fact that the combination of symbols indicating the form is displayed on the active line, the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and the game medium based on the payout of the small winning combination that has been won with the winning of the small winning combination Payout control means for determining the number of payouts, replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay, and the bonus in the normal state A gaming state transition control means for shifting the gaming state to a bonus establishment state based on winning and a transition of the gaming state to a bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state, and production in the bonus establishment state It is determined whether or not the state is set to the assist time state, and when the effect state is set to the assist time state, control is performed to cause the effect device to execute a winning assist effect that assists the winning of the small role. A game machine including performance control means, wherein the number of inserted game media when starting a game is set to a first number in the normal state and the bonus established state, and the game is started in the bonus state The number of game media inserted at the time of playing is set to the second number of inserted, and the internal lottery means wins the bonus independently in the normal state. An internal lottery is performed so that the bonus is excluded from the lottery target in the bonus establishment state, and the bonus is won until the bonus is won, and the small probability is maintained with the same probability as the normal state while maintaining the winning state. An internal lottery is performed so that a winning combination is won and the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state. In the bonus state, the small combination is set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the reel In a state where the bonus and the replay are both won in a state where the bonus is established, the control means wins the replay in preference to the bonus, and in a state where both the bonus and the small role are won, Control is performed to stop the spinning reel so that the small part wins in preference to the bonus, and the payout of the small part is allocated to the game medium. When the number of game media inserted is the first number inserted, the payout of the specific small role is set higher than the first number inserted, and the number of game media inserted is the second number. The payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is set to be equal to or less than the second input number, and the effect control means sets the effect state to the assist time state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that assists the winning of the specific small role by the winning assistance effect.

  In the present invention, whether or not to set the effect state to the assist time state is determined in the bonus establishment state, and when the effect state is set to the assist time state, the player performs a stop operation along the winning assist effect. The winning rate for small roles can be increased. In the present invention, in the bonus establishment state, the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal state, and when the production state is set to the assist time state, the game medium can be acquired while suppressing the consumption of the game medium. it can. In the present invention, since the gaming state does not fluctuate unless the bonus is won in the present invention, it is possible to generate a situation in which the winning probability of replay does not fluctuate for a long time if the bonus winning is avoided. And in the present invention, when the bonus is established, the prize for the small role or replay is given priority over the bonus, thereby reducing the player's operational burden by reducing the situation where the player must intentionally avoid the bonus winning. However, it is possible to maintain a bonus establishment state with a high replay winning probability over a long period of time. In the present invention, the transition to the assist time state can be performed as in the prior art by giving an opportunity to transition to the assist time state in a bonus establishment state in which the winning probability of replay is high and the gaming state can be maintained for a long time. The game is forced to play in a gaming state with a low replay winning probability until a specific symbol combination is displayed after the decision is made, and the player consumes a medal on hand until a transition to a gaming state with a high replay winning probability is made. Compared to the case where the game is performed, the dependence on the result of the internal lottery or the operation result of the player is reduced, and the amount of game media obtained by the player can be stabilized in the game in the assist time state (assist time game). become able to. In addition, the present invention can also provide a game with an increased degree of technical intervention of a player that maintains a gaming state by avoiding a bonus winning in order to maintain a bonus establishment state with a high replay winning probability.

  Further, in the present invention, when the number of inserted game media is the first input number, the payout of the specific small role is set higher than the first input number, and the number of inserted game media is the second input number. In some cases, the payouts of all the small combinations including the specific small combination are set to be equal to or less than the second input number. In other words, in the bonus establishment state in which the number of inserted game media necessary for the start of the game is set to the first input number, the number of game media inserted in the assist time game by assisting the winning of a specific small role is larger than the game media inserted by the player In a bonus state in which game media can be obtained and the number of game media input necessary for the start of the game is set to the second input number, the game that the payout of all small roles is input at the start of the game By changing to a payout equal to or less than the number of media, the player can be prevented from increasing the number of game media on hand. In other words, when assist time gaming is performed in a bonus established state, it is possible to achieve a situation that is more advantageous in terms of acquiring game media than in the bonus state, and motivates the player to maintain the bonus established state for a long period of time. Can be given.

  In particular, in the present invention, when the number of game media inserted is the second number inserted, the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is made equal to or less than the second input number to reduce the number of game media in the bonus state. The acquisition rate of the game media throughout the gaming state is increased by the amount that can keep the acquisition rate lower than the bonus state adopted in the conventional gaming machine, and the normal state and bonus without causing the player to shoot out In the established state, the winning probability of the small role can be set higher, and the game medium acquisition rate in the assist time game can be improved.

  (2) The present invention relates to a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including small roles, replays, and bonuses are successful. A reel control means for performing a control for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and stopping the reels being rotated in response to a stop operation; and a winning predetermined for each combination in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. Based on the fact that the combination of symbols indicating the form is displayed on the active line, the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and the game medium based on the payout of the small winning combination that has been won with the winning of the small winning combination Payout control means for determining the number of payouts, replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay, and the bonus in the normal state A gaming state transition control means for shifting the gaming state to a bonus establishment state based on winning and a transition of the gaming state to a bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state, and production in the bonus establishment state It is determined whether or not the state is set to the assist time state, and when the effect state is set to the assist time state, control is performed to cause the effect device to execute a winning assist effect that assists the winning of the small role. A game machine including performance control means, wherein in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, a first input number and a second input number can be selected as the number of game media input when starting a game In the bonus state, the number of game media inserted at the time of starting the game is set to a second input number, and the internal lottery means Then, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus may be won by itself. In the bonus establishment state, the bonus is excluded from the lottery object, and the bonus is won until the bonus is won while the bonus is won. The small role is won with the same probability as the normal state, and at least when the number of game media inserted is the first input number, the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state, and the number of game media inserted When the number is the first input number, either the small role or the replay is always won, and when the number of game media input is the second input number, the small role and the replay are Internal lottery is performed so that none of them can be won, and in the bonus state, the small role is set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the reel control In the state in which the bonus and the replay are both won in the state where the bonus is established, the replay wins in preference to the bonus, and in the state where the bonus and the small role are both won, The spinning reel is stopped so that the small role wins in preference to the bonus, and only the bonus is won when neither the small role nor the replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state. Based on the fact, the control is performed to stop the rotating reel so that the bonus can be won, the payout of the small role is determined by the number of game media inserted, and the number of game media inserted is the first In the case where the number of input of the specified small role is set higher than the first input number, and the input number of the game medium is the second input number When the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is set to be equal to or less than the second inserted number, and the effect control means sets the assist assist when the effect state is set to the assist time state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that assists the winning of the specific small role by production.

  In the present invention, whether or not to set the effect state to the assist time state is determined in the bonus establishment state, and when the effect state is set to the assist time state, the player performs a stop operation along the winning assist effect. The winning rate for small roles can be increased. In the present invention, in the bonus establishment state, the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal state, and when the production state is set to the assist time state, the game medium can be acquired while suppressing the consumption of the game medium. it can. In the present invention, since the gaming state does not fluctuate unless the bonus is won in the present invention, it is possible to generate a situation in which the winning probability of replay does not fluctuate for a long time if the bonus winning is avoided. And in the present invention, when the bonus is established, the prize for the small role or replay is given priority over the bonus, thereby reducing the player's operational burden by reducing the situation where the player must intentionally avoid the bonus winning. However, it is possible to maintain a bonus establishment state with a high replay winning probability over a long period of time. In the present invention, the transition to the assist time state can be performed as in the prior art by giving an opportunity to transition to the assist time state in a bonus establishment state in which the winning probability of replay is high and the gaming state can be maintained for a long time. The game is forced to play in a gaming state with a low replay winning probability until a specific symbol combination is displayed after the decision is made, and the player consumes a medal on hand until a transition to a gaming state with a high replay winning probability is made. Compared to the case where the game is performed, the dependence on the result of the internal lottery or the operation result of the player is reduced, and the amount of game media obtained by the player can be stabilized in the game in the assist time state (assist time game). become able to. In addition, the present invention can also provide a game with an increased degree of technical intervention of a player that maintains a gaming state by avoiding a bonus winning in order to maintain a bonus establishment state with a high replay winning probability.

  Further, in the present invention, when the number of inserted game media is the first input number, the payout of the specific small role is set higher than the first input number, and the number of inserted game media is the second input number. In some cases, the payouts of all the small combinations including the specific small combination are set to be equal to or less than the second input number. In other words, in the bonus establishment state in which the number of inserted game media necessary for the start of the game is set to the first input number, the number of game media inserted in the assist time game by assisting the winning of a specific small role is larger than the game media inserted by the player In a bonus state in which game media can be obtained and the number of game media input necessary for the start of the game is set to the second input number, the game that the payout of all small roles is input at the start of the game By changing to a payout equal to or less than the number of media, the player can be prevented from increasing the number of game media on hand. In other words, when assist time gaming is performed in a bonus established state, it is possible to achieve a situation that is more advantageous in terms of acquiring game media than in the bonus state, and motivates the player to maintain the bonus established state for a long period of time. Can be given.

  In particular, in the present invention, when the number of game media inserted is the second number inserted, the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is made equal to or less than the second input number to reduce the number of game media in the bonus state. The acquisition rate of the game media throughout the gaming state is increased by the amount that can keep the acquisition rate lower than the bonus state adopted in the conventional gaming machine, and the normal state and bonus without causing the player to shoot out In the established state, the winning probability of the small role can be set higher, and the game medium acquisition rate in the assist time game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, the player's operation burden for maintaining the bonus establishment state by always winning a replay or a small role in which the winning is given priority over the bonus in the bonus establishment state with the first insertion number is greatly reduced. In the second insertion number, since it is possible that neither the small role nor the replay is won in the internal lottery, it is possible to easily obtain a chance to win a bonus in the bonus establishment state. That is, the player can determine whether or not to maintain the bonus establishment state simply by selecting the number of insertions.

  (3) The present invention provides a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a small combination, replay, and bonus are successful. A reel control means for performing a control for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and stopping the reels being rotated in response to a stop operation; and a winning predetermined for each combination in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. Based on the fact that the combination of symbols indicating the form is displayed on the active line, the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and the game medium based on the payout of the small winning combination that has been won with the winning of the small winning combination Payout control means for determining the number of payouts, replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay, and the bonus in the normal state A gaming state transition control means for shifting a gaming state to a bonus establishment state based on winning and a transition of the gaming state to a bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state, and production in the bonus establishment state It is determined whether or not the state is set to the assist time state, and when the effect state is set to the assist time state, control is performed to cause the effect device to execute a winning assist effect that assists the winning of the small role. A game machine having performance control means, wherein in the normal state and the bonus established state, the first input number and the third input number can be selected as the number of game media input when starting the game In the bonus state, the number of game media inserted at the time of starting the game is set to a second input number, and the internal lottery means Then, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus may be won by itself. In the bonus establishment state, the bonus is excluded from the lottery object, and the bonus is won until the bonus is won while the bonus is won. The small role is won with the same probability as the normal state, and at least when the number of game media inserted is the first input number, the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state, and the number of game media inserted When the number is the first number of throws, either the small role or the replay must be won, and when the number of game media thrown is the third number of throws, the small role and the replay are Internal lottery is performed so that none of them can be won, and in the bonus state, the small role is set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the reel control In the state in which the bonus and the replay are both won in the state where the bonus is established, the replay wins in preference to the bonus, and in the state where the bonus and the small role are both won, The spinning reel is stopped so that the small role wins in preference to the bonus, and only the bonus is won when neither the small role nor the replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state. Based on the fact, the control is performed to stop the rotating reel so that the bonus can be won, the payout of the small role is determined by the number of game media inserted, and the number of game media inserted is the first And when the number of game media input is the third input number, the payout of the specified small role is the first input number and the third input number. When the number of inserted game media is the second inserted number, the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is set to be equal to or less than the second inserted number. The effect control means relates to a gaming machine that assists the winning of the specific small role by the winning assist effect when the effect state is set to the assist time state.

  In the present invention, whether or not to set the effect state to the assist time state is determined in the bonus establishment state, and when the effect state is set to the assist time state, the player performs a stop operation along the winning assist effect. The winning rate for small roles can be increased. In the present invention, in the bonus establishment state, the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal state, and when the production state is set to the assist time state, the game medium can be acquired while suppressing the consumption of the game medium. it can. In the present invention, since the gaming state does not fluctuate unless the bonus is won in the present invention, it is possible to generate a situation in which the winning probability of replay does not fluctuate for a long time if the bonus winning is avoided. And in the present invention, when the bonus is established, the prize for the small role or replay is given priority over the bonus, thereby reducing the player's operational burden by reducing the situation where the player must intentionally avoid the bonus winning. However, it is possible to maintain a bonus establishment state with a high replay winning probability over a long period of time. In the present invention, the transition to the assist time state can be performed as in the prior art by giving an opportunity to transition to the assist time state in a bonus establishment state in which the winning probability of replay is high and the gaming state can be maintained for a long time. The game is forced to play in a gaming state with a low replay winning probability until a specific symbol combination is displayed after the decision is made, and the player consumes a medal on hand until a transition to a gaming state with a high replay winning probability is made. Compared to the case where the game is performed, the dependence on the result of the internal lottery or the operation result of the player is reduced, and the amount of game media obtained by the player can be stabilized in the game in the assist time state (assist time game). become able to. In addition, the present invention can also provide a game with an increased degree of technical intervention of a player that maintains a gaming state by avoiding a bonus winning in order to maintain a bonus establishment state with a high replay winning probability.

  Further, in the present invention, when the number of game media inserted is the first number inserted, and when the number of game media inserted is the third number inserted, the payout of the specified small role is the first number inserted and the third number. When the number of game media inserted is the second inserted number, the payouts of all the small roles including the specific small role are set to be equal to or less than the second inserted number. In other words, when a bonus is established in which the number of game media required to start the game can be selected from the first number and the third number, the player can enter the specific small role in the assist time game. In the bonus state in which more game media can be obtained than the game media that have been played and the number of game media input necessary for the start of the game is set to the second input number, the payouts of all small roles are played by the game. By changing to a payout equal to or less than the number of game media inserted at the start, it is possible to prevent the player from increasing the number of game media on hand. In other words, when assist time gaming is performed in a bonus established state, it is possible to achieve a situation that is more advantageous in terms of acquiring game media than in the bonus state, and motivates the player to maintain the bonus established state for a long period of time. Can be given.

  In particular, in the present invention, when the number of game media inserted is the second number inserted, the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is made equal to or less than the second input number to reduce the number of game media in the bonus state. The acquisition rate of the game media throughout the gaming state is increased by the amount that can keep the acquisition rate lower than the bonus state adopted in the conventional gaming machine, and the normal state and bonus without causing the player to shoot out In the established state, the winning probability of the small role can be set higher, and the game medium acquisition rate in the assist time game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, the player's operation burden for maintaining the bonus establishment state by always winning a replay or a small role in which the winning is given priority over the bonus in the bonus establishment state with the first insertion number is greatly reduced. In the third insertion number, it may occur that neither a small role nor a replay is won in the internal lottery, so that an opportunity to win a bonus can be easily obtained in a bonus establishment state. That is, the player can determine whether or not to maintain the bonus establishment state simply by selecting the number of insertions.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that either the small role or the replay is always won in the bonus establishment state, and the reel control means performs the bonus In a state where both the bonus and the small combination are won in the established state, the spinning reel is set so that the bonus can be won when the stop operation is performed in a state where the small combination cannot be won. You may make it perform control to stop.

  In this way, in the bonus establishment state, a replay or small role that is prioritized over the bonus is always won in each game, and the bonus establishment state will not end unless the player misses the small role winning. Therefore, the player's operational burden for maintaining the bonus establishment state can be greatly reduced.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the bonus control and the small combination are both won, the reel control means is rotating so as to avoid winning the bonus and always win the small combination. The reel may be stopped.

  In this way, no matter which winning combination is won in the bonus establishment state, the bonus winning is avoided, and the bonus medium can be won and the game medium can be obtained while maintaining the bonus establishment state. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to acquire a game medium while greatly reducing the player's operation burden for maintaining the bonus establishment state.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor. By controlling the width and the like, the frame can be stopped in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit and a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to 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 stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that 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 from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW.

  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 an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The 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 3 (first insertion number) or 2 (second insertion number), and is specified. When medals corresponding to the number of inserted coins are inserted, the effective line L1 constituted by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specified number of insertions differs according to the gaming state, the specified number of insertions is set to 3 for the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and the specified number of insertions is set for the bonus state. Two sheets are set.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW. If the symbol combination on the active line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol, the winning combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. Various game information such as the total of the game is displayed.

  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. Start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing the game, and a stop button (stop operation means for performing an operation that triggers each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the stepping 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 by driving the stepping motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

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

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. Change from off to off.

  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, an effect. A control unit 180 and a storage unit 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and the game for the start lever SL (game start operation means) is based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (3 or 2). Perform processing to validate the start operation. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 is inserted with a prescribed number of insertions as a limit. Is set to the on state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

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

  The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). Means for performing an internal lottery, and performs a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

  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 three types of lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. In each lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and losing (unauthorized). It has been.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, bells (special small roles), special small roles A1, special small roles A2, special small roles B, special small roles C, and cherry are prepared as small roles, and an internal lottery table. Strike order bell L, Strike order bell C1, Strike order bell C2, Strike order bell R1, Strike order bell R2 in A and internal lottery table B have the same randomness so that multiple types of small roles are won in a single internal lottery. This means that multiple types of small roles are associated with numerical values.

  Each striking order bell will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4. The striking order bell L indicates that the bell and the special small part B are won in duplicate. In addition, the batting order bell C1 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A1, and the special small combination B are duplicated. Further, the batting order bell C2 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination B are won in duplicate. The batting order bell R1 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A1, and the special small combination C are won. Further, the batting order bell R2 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination C are duplicated. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in each batting order bell, the bell and one or two types of special small roles are elected redundantly, and the number and combination of the special small roles to be elected redundantly differ from the bell. ing.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, normal replay and special replay are prepared as replays. In the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, at least one of normal replay and special replay is set as a lottery target. In the internal lottery table C, any replay is excluded from the lottery target.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table A, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object, but the internal lottery table B and the internal lottery In Table C, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the gaming state, and in the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C are selected according to the gaming state. Either one is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

  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 combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a big bonus (BB), and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over until the big bonus (BB) wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game where the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) already won And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations including a small role won in the internal lottery and a replay lottery flag.

  The reel control means 130 starts rotation driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation to the start lever SL by the player. Press the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are normally rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). The control which makes the stop operation by this effective is performed, and the control which stops the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the aspect according to the setting state (result of an internal lottery) of a lottery flag I do.

  The reel controller 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is actuated when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping 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 according to the present embodiment, in principle, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. In the bonus state, the first reel R1 is exceptionally stopped within 75 ms from when the stop button B1 is pressed, and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are stopped with the stop buttons B2, B3. The rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from when the button is pressed. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. -4 frames (predetermined pull-in range, first pull-in range). In addition, when a rotating reel is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is in a range of 0 to 1 frame (narrower than a predetermined pull-in range). (The pull-in range, the second pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. Within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (when stopped within 190 ms), or within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame (stops within 75 ms) with respect to the display position on the active line ), The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed at the display position on the active line. The reel is stopped.

  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, a range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing 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 frame. In the bonus state, with respect to the first reel R1, priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for two frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame from the pressing detection position, and the second reel R2 and the third reel are obtained. For R3, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames corresponding to the pressed detection position in the same manner as described above. 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 this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and the lottery flags relating to two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state in the logic operation processing. In this case, according to the priority order associated with each combination, the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning combination form with the lower priority for the candidate of the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning pattern with the higher priority combination The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the candidates of.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority for the stop position candidate when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery is determined according to the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the active line. There is a case where the priority is determined according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small role, and the stop position candidate is determined according to the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the effective line. The priority for each stop position candidate is determined so that the higher the priority is the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line increases, and the medal When the priority for the stop position candidates is determined according to the number of payouts, the number of medals paid out based on the small part payout corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line is large. That the stop position so as priority (stop position capable of winning a prize is often small win) increases determine the priority for the candidate of each stop position. However, if the priority for the stop position candidate is determined according to the number of medals paid out, if a small role with the same payout is won in duplicate, the stop position where each small role can be won The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

  In this embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation corresponding to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, the correct answer hit order is set for each of the hit order bell L, the hit order bell C1, the hit order bell C2, the hit order bell R1, and the hit order bell R2, and an order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. . Then, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out is the largest. The priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate stop position becomes the highest. Also, if any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the priority for the stop position candidates according to the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line The priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can display the symbol combinations constituting the most winning patterns is the highest. In the present embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, the first reel is stopped when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. In this case, the stop position candidate with the largest number of payouts of medals is the stop position candidate that can display the symbol combinations that make up the most winning patterns. In the correct answer order, the priority of the stop position candidate with the largest number of payouts of medals is high, and when the reel stops in the second and subsequent turns, the highest winning mode is selected. The priority of the candidate of the stop position which can display the symbol combination to comprise becomes high.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, among the multiple types of small roles included in each batting order bell, the bell has one type of symbol combination that has a payout of 6 and shows a winning pattern. Each of the small combination A1 and the special small combination A2 has a single payout, and there are two types of symbol combinations indicating a winning form. The special small combination B and the special small combination C both have a single payout and the winning form. There are four types of symbol combinations constituting each. For this reason, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win a bell with a large number of payout medals is the highest. When the logic operation is performed so as to increase, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an incorrect answering order, a candidate for a stop position that can win a special small role that increases the types of symbol combinations indicating the winning mode is selected. A logic operation is performed so that the priority is the highest.

  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 stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. 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 actual position is detected from the press detection position that is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the stop button is pressed) and the actual press detection position. A correspondence relationship with the number of sliding frames indicating the amount of rotation to the stop position is set. In the stop control table, the correspondence relationship between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red” with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. 7B ", red 7 symbol C" red 7C ", BAR symbol" BAR ", replay symbol A" RPA ", replay symbol B" RPB ", bell symbol" BL ", watermelon symbol" WM ", and cherry symbol" CH " In particular, the bell symbol “BL” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. For this reason, when a symbol existing within four frames from the pressing detection position is drawn, the bell symbol “BL” can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1. Therefore, when a symbol existing within four frames from the pressing detection position is drawn, the replay symbol A “RPA” can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressing detection position.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” or the replay is performed on the bell symbol “BL” arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. The symbol B “RPM” is arranged adjacently. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressed detection position, regardless of the pressed detection position, either replay symbol A “PRA” or replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed on the active line. It can be made to.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, for the bell symbol “BL” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or the red 7 symbol B “Red 7B” is arranged adjacently. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position, red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or red 7 symbol B “red 7B” is displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position. Either one can be displayed.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, red 7 symbol A ““ Red 7A ", Red 7 design B" Red 7B ", or Red 7 design C" Red 7C "are arranged adjacent to each other. Replay design A" RPA "or Replay design B" The red 7 symbol A “red 7A”, the red 7 symbol B “red 7B”, or the red 7 symbol C “red 7C” is positioned across the “RPB”. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position, red 7 symbol A “red 7A”, red 7 symbol B “red 7B”, Alternatively, any one of the red 7 symbols C “red 7C” can be displayed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3, and the BAR symbol. “BAR” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. For this reason, when drawing a symbol that is within 4 frames from the pressed detection position, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. Can be done.

  In the internal lottery, in the stop control table referred to when any of the batting order bell L, batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1, and batting order bell R2 is won, as shown in FIG. The correct answer hit order is set, and the pressing order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. In this embodiment, when the striking order bell L is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer striking order, the number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the bell wins. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the striking order, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the special small role B wins. In the present embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, the bell wins a prize when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. When the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the special small role A1 or special special is applied in the order 1 or 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed. The number of sliding symbols for the press detection position is set so that there is a case where the small combination A2 wins and a case where none of the small roles wins, and the striking order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first In 3 to 6 in order of hitting, the number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that special small combination B or special small combination C wins. Also in the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that it becomes the stop position where the most medals are paid out in the correct answer order, and in the incorrect answer order, the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the active line The number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set so that the stop position has the largest number of types.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the normal replay and special replay are won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are displayed in the specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: stop button B3). The special replay wins when pressed in the first pressing order), and the slide piece relative to the pressed detection position so that the normal replay wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an order other than the specific batting order. Number is set.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process for 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, with reference to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a big bonus (BB), a normal replay, a special replay, a bell, a special small part A1, a special bonus A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not a small combination A2, a special small combination B, a special small combination C, and a cherry are won. It should be noted that “ANY” in the winning type of cherry in FIG. 8 indicates that any symbol may be used.

  In the present embodiment, two types of winning combinations are set for the special small combination A1 and the special small combination A2, and 4 for each of the special small combination B and the special small combination C. Symbol combinations indicating types of winning patterns are set, both of which are more than the types of symbol combinations indicating the winning style of the bell. A common symbol is assigned to the reel R2, and a common symbol is assigned to the third reel R3 in the winning type of the bell and the special winning combination C.

  As for the bell, as shown in FIG. 5, the bell symbols “BL” constituting the bell winning form in each reel are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. Therefore, it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the special small combination A1, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the special small combination A1 winning form in the first reel R1 and the special small combination A1 winning form in the third reel R3. The BAR symbols “BAR” to be configured are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, but constitute the winning form of the special small role A1 in the second reel R2. Since there is a pressing detection position where the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the BAR symbol “BAR” are not included in the pull-in range, it is not possible to win a prize unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Yes.

  As for the special small combination A2, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the special small combination A1 winning form in the first reel R1 and the special small combination A1 winning form in the third reel R3. The BAR symbols “BAR” to be configured are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, but constitute the winning form of the special small role A2 in the second reel R2. Since there is a pressing detection position where the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” and the red 7 symbol C “red 7C” are not included in the pull-in range, it is impossible to win a prize unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing. It has become.

  As for the special small role B, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the first reel R1, The bell symbol “BL” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the two reels R2, and the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replaying symbol B “RPB” constituting the winning type of the special small role B in the third reel R3, However, since all are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is possible to win regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  As for the special small role C, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” constituting the winning form of the special small role C in the first reel R1, The replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the two reels R2, and the bell symbol “BL” constituting the winning shape of the special small role B in the third reel R3. However, since all are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is possible to win regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  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 a process at the time of winning, for example, when a small combination (bell, special small combination A1, special small combination A2, special small combination B, special small combination C, cherry) is won, the payout control means 150 performs medal payout control. When the process is performed and a replay (normal replay, special replay) wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process, and when a big bonus (BB) wins, the game state transition control means 170 plays a game state. A game state transition control process for shifting the game is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, 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 this embodiment, there is an upper limit (for example, six) for the number of medals paid out in one game, and when the total number of payouts exceeds the upper limit, the number corresponding to the upper limit is set in the game. Determined as the number of medals to be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the payout for the small role is determined by the prescribed insertion number, and when the prescribed insertion number is 3, the bell dividend is set higher than the prescribed insertion number. Dividends for small roles other than Bell are set lower than the specified number of inputs, and if the specified number of inputs is two, the dividends for all small roles including Bell are set to the same number as the specified number of inputs. Yes.

  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.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus 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. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A is performed.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 3.8, and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table B is performed. In the internal lottery table B that is referred to in the bonus establishment state, as shown in FIG. 3, a small role or a replay is always won without causing an unfair election in the internal lottery.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the bonus state, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C in which all the random numbers among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. Regardless of the result, the lottery flags for all the small combinations are forcibly set to the winning state, the drawing range of the symbols for the first reel R1 is set to 0 frame to 1 frame, and the second reel R2 and the third reel For the reel R3, the symbol drawing range is set to 0 frame to 4 frames, and the reel is stopped. In the bonus state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the other game states in that the lottery flag of the small role becomes a winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  In the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state. The state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

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

  Particularly in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 changes the effect state among a plurality of types of effect states, and the effect state is set by setting the AT flag in the effect flag storage unit 196 under a predetermined condition. Is set to the assist time state (AT state: special effect state), the AT state end condition is determined based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198, and the AT flag is cleared when the AT state end condition is satisfied. By doing so, control to end the AT state is performed.

  More specifically, the effect control means 180 performs AT lottery (predetermined effect lottery) when a cherry is won in the internal lottery. In the AT lottery, any 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 effect lottery table storage unit 197, and according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the AT lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either normal winning, special winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the AT lottery is the AT lottery. When the table is associated with the normal winning or the special winning, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won, and the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196. Note that an opportunity other than the cherry win (for example, a big bonus (BB) win) may be separately provided as an AT lottery.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a process of adding a given addition value to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 based on the winning of the AT lottery. In particular, in this embodiment, the added value is different between the case where the result of the AT lottery is a normal winning and the case where the result is a special winning. For example, if the value corresponding to 100 games is set to “100” and the result of the AT lottery is a special win, the added value is set to “500” as a value corresponding to 500 games, for example. Is done. The added value is not limited to the above example, and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, when a cherry is won in an AT state game, the given added value is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. You may be able to.

  In addition, each time the game in the AT state is performed, the effect control means 180 performs a decrement update by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. In the present embodiment, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 is started from the next game of the game in which the special replay is won in the bonus establishment state. However, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 may be started from the next game of the game won in the AT lottery. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT condition end condition is satisfied, and the AT flag set in the effect flag storage unit 196 is cleared. Then, control for terminating the AT state is performed. In the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won, it is determined that the update interruption condition of the AT end determination counter 198 is satisfied. In this case, while maintaining the effect state in the AT state, the AT state is maintained. The decrement update regarding the stored value of the end determination counter 198 is interrupted, and the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 198 is resumed when the game state shifts to the bonus establishment state after the bonus state ends, and the game for the undigested game is resumed. Let it be done. When the big bonus (BB) is won, even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 has not reached the threshold value, the AT flag set in the effect flag storage means 196 is cleared and the AT state is set. And the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 may be reset to an initial value (for example, 0) when the big bonus (BB) is won.

  Further, when the striking order bell is won when the staging state is the AT state, the staging control means 180 informs the pressing order of the stop button and displays the first winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the bell on the display device 330 and the sound device. Control to be executed by 340 is performed. Various effects can be adopted as the first winning assistance effect. For example, an effect image for notifying the correct batting order according to the winning batting order bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or according to the winning batting order bell. It is possible to turn on a lamp for notifying the correct hit order, or to output a sound for notifying the correct hit order according to the selected hit order bell from the speaker. Note that in this embodiment, the bell always wins and 6 medals can be obtained when the stop button is pressed according to the correct hit order notified in the first prize assisting effect. Can increase the number of medals on hand.

  In addition, when the effect state is the AT state, the effect control means 180 notifies the stop button pressing order and assists the special replay winning when the normal replay and the special replay are selected and won. Is controlled by the display device 330 and the acoustic device 340. Various effects can be adopted as the second winning assistance effect, for example, a specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: stop button B3 can be pressed first) that allows a special replay to be awarded. A specific striking order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: order of first pressing the stop button B3) that can display an effect image informing the liquid crystal display LCD or win a special replay. A sound for notifying the specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: order of first pressing the stop button B3) which can turn on the lamp for informing the player or win a special replay is output from the speaker. You can make it. In the present embodiment, since the AT end determination counter 198 is started to be updated based on the special replay winning when the effect state is the AT state, the player presses the stop button in accordance with the second winning assist effect. If is pressed, it is possible to recognize that the counting of the number of games starts when the special replay wins.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a penalty process that generates a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops for the first time in a game in which the effect state is not the AT state. Penalty processing includes, for example, processing for prohibiting execution of AT lottery until a certain number of games are consumed, processing for discarding the results of AT lottery until the number of games is consumed, and winning an AT lottery. It is possible to perform a process of deferring the transition to the AT state until a certain number of games have been consumed. In other words, in this embodiment, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed when not in the AT state, the opportunity to shift to the AT state is lost until a certain number of games are consumed, or the AT state is entered. There is a penalty for delaying the transition.

  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.

2. Method of this embodiment In the present embodiment, the big bonus (BB) is elected to make a transition to a bonus establishment state where the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal state, and in the bonus establishment state, an opportunity to make the production state transition to the assist time state Is used to increase the winning rate of the bell by assist time game and allow the player to win a medal.

  First, in the present embodiment, in the normal state or the bonus establishment state where the prescribed number of insertions is set to three, as shown in FIG. 8, six medals that are larger than the prescribed number of insertions only when the bell wins. In the bonus state where the player can increase the number of medals held by the player and the prescribed number of insertions is set to two, as shown in FIG. Since only medals are paid out, the number of medals held by the player does not increase or decrease. In the present embodiment, when the bonus is established, the internal lottery table B shown in FIG. 3 is referred to, so that either a replay or a small role is always won without any losing (invalid) in the internal lottery. Therefore, when the replay is won with a high probability, it is difficult for the player to consume the medal, and when the production state is the AT state, the correct winning order of the batting order bell by the first winning assistance production. Is notified so that the player can increase the number of medals on hand. In other words, when assist time gaming is performed in a bonus establishment state, it is possible to make a situation more advantageous in terms of medal acquisition than the bonus state, and the player has a motivation to maintain the bonus establishment state for a long period of time. Can be given.

  In the present embodiment, in the bonus establishment state, a replay or a small role having a higher priority than the big bonus (BB) is always won, and the cherry is selected by pressing the stop button at a specific timing in the game where the cherry is won. If the winning is not avoided, the big bonus (BB) cannot be won. Specifically, when winning a replay or batting order bell, as shown in FIG. 5, in any reel, be sure to draw the symbols that make up the winning form of the small role that constitutes the replay or batting order bell on the active line. As a result, the Big Bonus (BB) winning is always avoided, and when winning the cherry, as shown in FIG. 5, the 4th cherry on the first reel R1 Since the watermelon symbol “WM” is arranged adjacent to the symbol “CH”, due to the arrangement of these symbols, a bonus that allows drawing of symbols within 4 frames from the pressed detection position on the effective line is established. In the game where the cherry is won in the state, the first reel R1 except for the pressed detection position where the replay symbol “RP” of No. 20 is displayed in the middle stage of the first reel R1. The third watermelon symbol "WM" so that the can not be drawn into the middle of the first reel R1. For this reason, in this embodiment, once a transition is made to the bonus establishment state, it is extremely difficult to win a big bonus (BB), and the bonus establishment over a long period of time while reducing the operational burden on the player. You can stay in a state. In this embodiment, when the bonus is established and the game is performed for a long time and the production state is set to the AT state, the player can increase the number of medals held by the player without shifting the gaming state. You can play time games. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the bonus establishment state, the game state is not changed unless the big bonus (BB) is won, and the replay is won with high probability in the bonus establishment state. It is possible to start the assist time game promptly in a situation where a person hardly consumes medals.

  Thus, in the case of providing medal acquisition performance that does not depend on the bonus state depending on the AT state, how to suppress the consumption of medals by replay is a point that increases the medal acquisition rate in the AT state. For this reason, conventionally, a plurality of game states having different replay winning probabilities are prepared, and it is determined that the game state having the highest replay winning probability is guided after it is determined to shift to the AT state. . However, conventionally, the gaming state is changed by displaying a predetermined symbol combination, and the gaming state is induced by an effect that assists the display thereof. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game state from being easily shifted to an advantageous game state when an effect for assisting the display of the symbol combination is not performed. Because it is greatly influenced by the result, it is not uncommon for a player to stagnate in a gaming state with a low replay winning probability and consume useless medals before reaching the gaming state with the highest replay winning probability. It often leads to unexpected situations.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, it is easy to avoid winning of a big bonus (BB) when shifting to a bonus establishment state with a high replay winning probability, and medals can be increased by assist time games. The bonus establishment state can be continued for a long period of time, and the transition to the AT state is determined to be established when the transition condition to the AT state can be established in the bonus establishment state. Compared to the conventional specification (specification that leads to a gaming state with a high replay winning probability after the transition to the AT state is confirmed) that consumes medals until the replay winning probability is high, The dependence on the results of internal lottery and the player's operation results is reduced, and the player can stably acquire medals in assist time games. So that it is. Further, in the present embodiment, since the big bonus (BB) is won independently in the normal state, the portion from which the big bonus (BB) is excluded as a lottery object can be assigned to the replay winning in the bonus establishment state. .

  In the present embodiment, if the bonus is won in the AT state, the AT state is interrupted, but in the bonus establishment state, a small role or replay having a higher priority than the big bonus (BB) is always won, The big bonus (BB) cannot be won unless the stop button is pressed in a specific manner at the time of winning the cherry. For this reason, once shifting to the bonus establishment state, the player can easily avoid the big bonus (BB) winning and maintain the gaming state. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the degree of technical intervention of the player to maintain the gaming state by avoiding the big bonus (BB) winning in order to maintain the bonus establishment state where the winning probability of replay is high is increased. Game play can also be provided.

  In the present embodiment, bells, special small roles A1, special small roles A2, special small roles B, and special small roles C are prepared as the small roles that are constituent elements of the batting order bell. In the combination B and the special small combination C, the combination of the combination according to the timing of pressing the stop button does not occur. However, in the case of the special small combination A1 and the special small combination A2, if the stop operation timing is not appropriate, the combination is generated. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, and the batting order including the bell, one of the special small part A1 or the special small part A2, and either the special small part B or the special small part C. When the bell R1 or the batting order bell R2 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the winning of the bell with higher payout than the special small role is given priority, and the stop button B1 is arranged in the incorrect batting order. When .about.B3 is pressed, the special prize winning with a lower payout than the bell is given priority. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the first reel R1 stops in the incorrect answering order, the symbols constituting the special small combination A1 and the special small combination A2 that can be missed are given priority. Is displayed in order of priority, and the symbols constituting the special winning combination B and special winning combination C that are not overwritten when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops first are given priority. To be displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the winning order bell C1, the hitting order bell C2, the hitting order bell R1, or the hitting order bell R2 is won, in the correct answer hit order, the bell always wins and many medals can be obtained. In the incorrect answering order, fewer medals can be obtained than in the correct answer order, or a medal is lost and no medal can be obtained. As described above, in this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out can be changed in accordance with the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. However, in the incorrect answering order, no combination may be won. Therefore, the change in the medal acquisition status can be increased, and even if the order is incorrect, the type of symbol to be pulled in changes according to the type of reel that stops first, so the reel stops Variations of the embodiment can also be abundant.

  In the present embodiment, two types of symbol combinations indicating the winning styles of the special small role A1 and the special small role A2 are prepared, which is larger than the types (1 type) of the symbol combinations indicating the winning style of the bell. In addition, there are four types of symbol combinations showing the winning styles of special small roles B and C, which is more than the number of symbol combinations (1 type) indicating the winning style of the bell. If the result is any one of the batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1, or batting order bell R2, the correct answer batting order gives priority to the stop position where the number of medals to be paid out due to the winning of a small role is given priority. In the batting order, the stop position of the rotating reel is determined giving priority to the stop position where the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line increase. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, or the batting order bell R2 is won, in the correct batting order, the special small combination A1, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination The symbols constituting the bell winning form in which the number of medals to be paid out in relation to the winning combination is more preferentially displayed than the combination B and the special small combination C, and in the incorrect answering order, the symbol indicating the winning form is displayed over the bell. The symbols constituting the winning styles of special small combination A1 and special small combination A2, special small combination B, and special small combination C having many combinations are displayed preferentially.

  In the present embodiment, the Bell winning form and the special small part B winning form are allotted a common symbol for the second reel R2, and the Bell winning form and the special small part C winning form are: A common symbol is assigned to the third reel R3. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the batting order bell C1 or the batting order bell C2 is won, the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line at the stop position where the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the second reel R2 are increased. The number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line at the stop position where the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the third reel R3 when the hitting bell R1 or the hitting bell R2 is won can be increased. For this reason, when the batting order bell C1 or the batting order bell C2 is won, when the second reel R2 stops for the first time, the payout relationship between the special small combination A1 or special small combination A2 and the special small combination B is related. By displaying a common bell symbol “BL” for the bell and the special small role B, there is a possibility of winning the special small role B, and the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order in the reels that stop after the second are displayed. The stop position can be determined so as to diverge, and when the third order reel R3 stops for the first time when the batting order bell R1 or the batting order bell R2 is won, the special small part A1 or special small part A2 payout and special Regardless of the size relationship of the payroll of the small role C, the bell symbol “BL” common to the bell and the special small role C is displayed to leave the possibility of winning the special small role C, and stop after the second. Correct answer order and incorrect answer on reel Doo comes to be able to determine the stop position to branch.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the production state is the AT state, the first winning assistance effect for notifying the correct batting order is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the winning of the batting order bell. When the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops for the first time in a game that is not in the state, a penalty that makes it difficult for the effect state to shift to the AT state is generated. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player the motivation to first press the first reel R1 to avoid the penalty when the production state is not the AT state, and the batting order bell C1, When the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, or the batting order bell R2 is won, a game may be missed if the first reel R1 stops for the first time in the incorrect answer batting order. It is possible to generate a situation where it is difficult for a person to acquire a medal, and it is possible to make a large difference in the medal acquisition situation depending on whether or not the production state is the AT state.

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, five types of batting order bells are provided. However, when the batting order bell L is won, there is no occurrence of missing a role in either the correct answer order or the incorrect answer order. The bell always wins when the first reel R1 stops for the first time. For this reason, when the first reel R1 is stopped while providing a correct batting order in which the bells win for the pressing order of all the stop buttons, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 Thus, it is possible to provide a game that can cause a missing role.

  Traditionally, when multiple types of small roles with different payouts are selected and won, the small number with the highest payout is won in the correct answer order, and the small number with the lower payout is awarded in the incorrect order. There is known a control that causes a difference in the number of medals acquired between the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order, but in such a control, a medal can always be acquired in either the correct answer order or the incorrect answer order. There is a point that it is difficult to consume medals when not in the AT state. For this reason, in the above-described conventional control, it has been impossible to provide a large difference in the medal acquisition status between the case of the AT state and the case of not being the AT state.

  Further, in the gaming machine as in the present embodiment, due to the relationship between the arrangement of the start lever SL and the stop buttons B1 to B3, the game in which the stop buttons B2 and B3 are pressed in order from the stop button B1 after the start lever SL is pressed. The method is routinely performed. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the batting order bell L is kept lower than the winning probabilities of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to acquire a medal when the stop button B1 is first pressed by making it difficult to generate the case where the order of pressing the stop button B1 first becomes the correct answer order. However, providing such a difference in winning probability increases the possibility that the correct hit order will be higher when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first than when the stop button B1 is pressed first. When the player is not in the AT state, a strategy element for selecting a game method for suppressing the consumption of medals by first pressing the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 occurs.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed in a game that is not in the AT state, the transition to the game section where the medal can be easily obtained is made difficult by shifting to the AT state. The impeding penalty is given to give the player a motivation to first press the stop button B1. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when the stop button B1 is first pressed, the probability that the correct answer hit order is reduced is suppressed, and when the stop button B1 is pressed first, there may be a case where the missed order occurs. Considering that it is difficult to obtain medals, there is a difference in the number of medals obtained between the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order as in the past, but compared to the case where control is performed so that medals can always be acquired in either order. The medal can be easily consumed when not in the state, and the correct hit order can be notified in the AT state and the bell can be reliably won, so that the medal in the AT state and the non-AT state can be won. A big difference can be made in the acquisition situation.

  In addition, in a gaming machine called a slot machine like the game of this embodiment, the medal acquisition ratio in the bonus state is set so as to prevent the shooting performance from being significantly increased due to the medal acquisition performance being biased toward the bonus state. There is a social demand to limit it within a certain range.

  In the present embodiment, the payout for the small role in the bonus state is set lower than that in other game states, and the payout for the small role is set equal to the prescribed number of inputs, thereby increasing the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state. The winning rate of the small role in the normal state or the bonus establishment state without encouraging the students to shoot the enthusiasm of the medals over the whole gaming state is increased by the amount that can be kept lower than the bonus state adopted in the machine The probability can be set higher, and the medal acquisition rate in games in the AT state can be improved.

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

  In the above embodiment, an example is given in which a big bonus (BB) can be won only when a replay or small role is always won in the bonus establishment state and the stop button is pressed in a specific manner at the time of winning the cherry. As described above, in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, three (first insertion number) and two (second insertion number) can be selected as the prescribed insertion number. In the bonus state, the prescribed insertion number is selectable. If only 2 cards are set and the bonus is established, there will be no losing (unfair) when the specified number of slots is 3, and either the small role or replay will always win, and the specified number of slots will be 2. If there is an internal lottery so that neither a small role nor a replay wins can occur if there is a piece, and the result of the internal lottery is lost in the bonus establishment state, Big bonus (BB) may be set to be capable of winning based on the scan only (BB) is in a state that is winning. In this case, it is preferable that a bonus winning is always avoided when a small role or replay is won in the bonus establishment state. In the bonus establishment state, it is sufficient that the replay wins with a higher probability than the normal state when the number of inserted medals is three (first inserted number), and the number of inserted medals is 2. In the case of the number of sheets (second input number), the replay may be won with the same probability as the normal state or with a lower probability than the normal state.

  In this way, when three medals are inserted, in order to maintain the bonus establishment state, the replay or small role in which the winning is given priority over the big bonus (BB) is always won in the bonus establishment state. The operational burden on the player is greatly reduced, and when two medals are inserted, a chance to win a big bonus (BB) can be easily obtained because a loss may occur in the internal lottery. It has become. That is, the player can determine whether or not to maintain the bonus establishment state simply by selecting the number of medals inserted.

  In addition, in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, three (first insertion number) and one (third insertion number) can be selected as the prescribed insertion number, and in the bonus state, the prescribed insertion number is two (first number). 2), and when the bonus is established, if the specified number of insertions is three, there will be no losing (unfair election) and either the small role or replay will always win and the specified insertion When the number is one, an internal lottery is performed so that a loss that neither the small role nor the replay wins can occur, and when the result of the internal lottery is a loss in the bonus establishment state, only the big bonus (BB) is A big bonus (BB) may be awarded based on the winning state. In this case, it is preferable that a bonus winning is always avoided when a small role or replay is won in the bonus establishment state. Further, in the bonus establishment state, it is sufficient that at least 3 medals are inserted (first insertion number) and the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state. In the case of the number of sheets (third number of throws), the replay may be won with the same probability as the normal state or with a lower probability than the normal state.

  Even in such a case, when three medals are inserted, in order to maintain the bonus establishment state, a replay or small role in which the winning is given priority over the big bonus (BB) is always won in the bonus establishment state. The operational burden on the player is greatly reduced, and when a single medal is inserted, an opportunity to win a big bonus (BB) can be easily obtained because a loss may occur in the internal lottery. It has become. That is, the player can determine whether or not to maintain the bonus establishment state simply by selecting the number of medals inserted.

  In addition, if the stop button B1 is not pressed at a specific timing as in the above embodiment, the big bonus (BB) cannot be won while avoiding the winning of the small bonus, instead of the predetermined small bonus. When the winning is won, the winning of the small role may be avoided by the pressing order of the stop button, and the big bonus (BB) may be won. For example, if the symbol combination displayed when the special small role A1 or special small role A2 is missed at the time of winning the batting order bell is set as a symbol combination indicating a big bonus (BB) winning pattern, the batting order bell C1, batting order bell Big Bonus (BB) will be awarded when a special small combination A1 or special small combination A2 is missed by first pressing the stop button B1 when C2, batting order bell R1 or batting order bell R2 is won. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the loss is not generated in the bonus establishment state and the replay or the small role is always won is described as an example. However, an extremely low probability (for example, 1/65536) in the bonus establishment state is described. ) May cause a big bonus (BB) to be awarded only when the result of the internal lottery is a loss.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the payouts of all small roles are set to the same number as the prescribed insertion number (two) in the bonus state has been described. As long as it is set to be equal to or less than the same number, the payouts of some small roles may be lower than the specified number of inputs in the bonus state, or the payouts of all small roles may be lower than the specified number of inputs. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where a bonus can be won by losing a small combination when a small combination of multiple types of small combinations is won in the bonus establishment state has been described. However, when a small combination is won in the bonus establishment state, bonus winning may be avoided regardless of the type of the selected small combination. That is, in the bonus establishment state, bonus winning may be avoided regardless of whether a small role or replay is won. In this way, it is possible to allow the player to acquire medals while greatly reducing the player's operational burden for maintaining the bonus establishment state.

  In the above embodiment, the replay is excluded from the internal lottery target in the bonus state. However, the replay may be the internal lottery target in the bonus state. In addition, when the lottery flag of the small role is forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery as in the above embodiment, the situation where both the replay and the small role are in the winning state in the bonus state However, even if the replay is won, the symbol may be drawn on the active line so that the small combination is won in preference to the replay. In addition, when a replay is a lottery target in the bonus state, the AT lottery may be performed only when the replay is won in the bonus state.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means,
191 internal lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 effect data storage means, 196 effect flag storage means,
197 Production lottery table storage means, 198 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 (5)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
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 controlling the reels to be rotated in response to a stop operation by rotating the plurality of reels for each game;
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 the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the effective line;
A payout control means for determining the number of game media payouts based on the winning of the small role in accordance with the winning of the small role,
Replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay;
Game state transition control means for shifting the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning the bonus in the normal state, and for shifting the gaming state to the bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state;
In the bonus establishment state, it is determined whether or not the production state is set to the assist time state, and when the production state is set to the assist time state, a prize auxiliary production that assists the winning of the small role is produced. A game machine having production control means for performing control to be executed,
In the normal state and the bonus established state, the number of game media inserted when starting a game is set to a first input number, and in the bonus state, the number of game media inserted when starting a game is set to a second input. Set to a number,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus may be won by itself,
In the bonus establishment state, the bonus is excluded from the lottery object, and the small role is won with the same probability as the normal state while maintaining the state where the bonus is won until the bonus is won and higher than the normal state. Make an internal lottery so that the replay wins with probability,
In the bonus state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the small role is set to the winning state,
The reel control means is
In the state where the bonus is established, when the bonus and the replay are both won, the replay wins over the bonus, and when the bonus and the small role are both won, the bonus takes precedence. Control to stop the spinning reel so that the small role wins,
The payout of the small role is determined by the number of game media inserted, and when the number of game media input is the first input number, the payout of the specific small role is set higher than the first input number, When the number of game media inserted is the second inserted number, the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is set to be equal to or less than the second inserted number,
The production control means
A gaming machine, wherein when the performance state is set to the assist time state, the winning of the specific small role is assisted by the winning assisting effect. A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
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 controlling the reels to be rotated in response to a stop operation by rotating the plurality of reels for each game;
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 the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the effective line;
A payout control means for determining the number of game media payouts based on the winning of the small role in accordance with the winning of the small role,
Replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay;
Game state transition control means for shifting the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning the bonus in the normal state, and for shifting the gaming state to the bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state;
In the bonus establishment state, it is determined whether or not the production state is set to the assist time state, and when the production state is set to the assist time state, a prize auxiliary production that assists the winning of the small role is produced. A game machine having production control means for performing control to be executed,
In the normal state and the bonus establishment state, the first insertion number and the second insertion number are set to be selectable as the number of game media input when starting a game. In the bonus state, when starting a game The number of game media input is set to the second input number,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus may be won by itself,
In the bonus establishment state, the bonus is excluded from the lottery object, the small role is won with the same probability as the normal state while maintaining the state where the bonus is won until the bonus is won, and at least the game medium is inserted When the number is the first input number, the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state, and when the number of game media input is the first input number, If either of them wins and the number of game media input is the second input number, an internal lottery is performed so that neither the small role nor the replay may win,
In the bonus state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the small role is set to the winning state,
The reel control means is
In the state where the bonus is established, when the bonus and the replay are both won, the replay wins in preference to the bonus, and when the bonus and the small role are both won, the bonus takes precedence. The spinning reel is stopped so that the small role is won, and only the bonus is won when neither the small role nor the replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state. Based on the control to stop the spinning reel so that the bonus can be won,
The payout of the small role is determined by the number of game media inserted, and when the number of game media input is the first input number, the payout of the specific small role is set higher than the first input number, When the number of game media inserted is the second inserted number, the payout of all the small roles including the specific small role is set to be equal to or less than the second inserted number,
The production control means
A gaming machine, wherein when the performance state is set to the assist time state, the winning of the specific small role is assisted by the winning assisting effect. A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
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 controlling the reels to be rotated in response to a stop operation by rotating the plurality of reels for each game;
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 the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the effective line;
A payout control means for determining the number of game media payouts based on the winning of the small role in accordance with the winning of the small role,
Replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the winning of the replay;
Game state transition control means for shifting the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning the bonus in the normal state, and for shifting the gaming state to the bonus state based on winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state;
In the bonus establishment state, it is determined whether or not the production state is set to the assist time state, and when the production state is set to the assist time state, a prize auxiliary production that assists the winning of the small role is produced. A game machine having production control means for performing control to be executed,
In the normal state and the bonus establishment state, the first insertion number and the third insertion number are set to be selectable as the number of game media inserted when starting the game. In the bonus state, the game is started. The number of game media input is set to the second input number,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed so that the bonus may be won by itself,
In the bonus establishment state, the bonus is excluded from the lottery object, the small role is won with the same probability as the normal state while maintaining the state where the bonus is won until the bonus is won, and at least the game medium is inserted When the number is the first input number, the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state, and when the number of game media input is the first input number, If any one of them wins and the number of game media input is the third input number, an internal lottery is performed so that neither the small role nor the replay may win,
In the bonus state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the small role is set to the winning state,
The reel control means is
In the state where the bonus is established, when the bonus and the replay are both won, the replay wins in preference to the bonus, and when the bonus and the small role are both won, the bonus takes precedence. The spinning reel is stopped so that the small role is won, and only the bonus is won when neither the small role nor the replay is won in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state. Based on the control to stop the spinning reel so that the bonus can be won,
The small combination payout is determined by the number of game media inserted, and when the number of game media input is the first input number and when the number of game media input is the third input number, When the combination payout is set to be higher than the first input number and the third input number, and the number of game media input is the second input number, all of the small combinations including the specific small combination The dividend is set to be equal to or less than the second input number,
The production control means
A gaming machine, wherein when the performance state is set to the assist time state, the winning of the specific small role is assisted by the winning assisting effect. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The internal lottery means
In the bonus establishment state, an internal lottery is performed so that either the small role or the replay is always won,
The reel control means is
In a state where both the bonus and the small combination are won in the bonus establishment state, the bonus is being rotated so that the bonus can be won when a stop operation is performed in a state where the small combination cannot be won. A gaming machine characterized by performing control to stop a reel. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The reel control means is
A gaming machine characterized in that, in a state where both the bonus and the small combination are won, the spinning reel is stopped so that the small combination is always won by avoiding winning of the bonus.

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