JP2016022251A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving game properties by providing relevance between a consumption state of an assist time game and an occurrence of pullback.SOLUTION: The game machine executes a pullback lottery on the basis of a start of a game in a second AT (Assist Time) state, in a case where a pullback lottery is won at termination of the second AT state, when the number of consumed games in the second AT state is a prescribed number (e.g., 100 times) or more, executes pullback control of setting the number of consumed games as an initial number of games and executing the game in the second AT state again. When the number of consumed games in the second AT state is less than the specific number (e.g., 100 times), the game machine executes control of setting the performance state to a special AT state, setting, in the special AT state, the initial number of games in the second AT state by a loop lottery, and executing the game in the second AT state again.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. 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. 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).

  In recent years, a game machine capable of performing assist time games has a function to increase the number of assist time games, and the number of assist time games that have been digested is set as the initial number of games to perform assist time games again. A pull back function is known.

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  However, since a conventional gaming machine equipped with a pull-back function performs a pull-back irrespective of the digestion status of the assist time game, there is little relation between the digestion status of the assist-time game and the occurrence of the pull-back, and the pullback is performed. Even if this occurs, it is difficult to obtain a sense of accomplishment that the player has caused the player to pull back by himself / herself, and the player may be bored.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a relationship between the digestion status of the assist time game and the occurrence of the pullback, thereby improving the game performance. It is to provide a game machine that can be used.

  (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, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations are successful, and the plurality of reels for each game. The reel control means for controlling to rotate and stop the reel that is rotating in response to a stop operation, and the combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped is on the effective line. Based on what is displayed on the screen, the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and the effect state is changed between a plurality of types of effect states, and when the effect state is a special effect state, A gaming machine including an effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to perform a winning prize assist effect, wherein the effect control means updates the value of the end determination counter by a certain value in the special effect state. ,Previous Control to end the special effect state based on the value of the end determination counter reaching a threshold value, and counting until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value when the special effect state ends Retraction control that is a control for setting the digest count number that is a count number as an initial count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value and causing the game in the special performance state to be performed again. Control to determine whether or not to perform a predetermined trigger and control to update the value of a specific counter by a certain value in the special effect state, and perform the pull back control at the end of the special effect state When the pull-back control is performed according to the value of the specific counter, and when the pull-back control is not performed. It relates a gaming machine that performs control so that standing.

  In the present invention, the value of the end determination counter is updated and the value of the specific counter is updated in the special effect state in which the effect device performs the winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the combination. The special performance state is terminated based on the fact that the value is reached. In the present invention, when the special performance state ends, the digest count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value is the count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value. Whether or not to perform a pull-back control for setting a certain initial count number to replay the game in the special performance state is determined at a predetermined opportunity, and it is determined to perform the pull-back control at the end of the special performance state. In this case, the control is performed so that there are a case where the pullback control is performed and a case where the pullback control is not performed according to the value of the specific counter. Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a relationship between the state of digestion of the game (assist time game) in the special effect state and the occurrence of the pullback, and when the pullback occurs, the player himself Since it is possible to easily obtain a sense of accomplishment that a pullback has occurred, it is possible to improve game playability.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the effect control means has decided to perform the pull-back control at the end of the special effect state, the pull-back control is performed based on the value of the specific counter. If not, instead of the pull-back control, the initial count number may be set by a specific lottery and the control in the special effect state may be performed again.

  In the present invention, when the pullback control is not performed based on the value of the specific counter, instead of the pullback control, the initial count is set by a specific lottery and the control in which the game in the special effect state is performed again is performed. Therefore, when the pull-back control is not performed based on the value of the specific counter, a privilege different from the pull-back can be given to the player, and the gameability can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect control means counts the digest count number by updating the value of the specific counter at the same timing as the update timing of the value of the end determination counter, When it is determined to perform the pull-back control at the end of the special performance state, if the digest count number is less than a specific number, the pull-back control is not performed, but the digest count number is the specific number. In the above case, the pull back control may be performed.

  In the present invention, when it is determined to perform the pull-back control at the end of the special performance state, if the digest count number is less than the specific number, the pull-back control is not performed, but the digest count number is equal to or greater than the specific number. In this case, since the pullback control is performed, it is possible to focus on the digest count number in the special performance state.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, until the effect count means reaches the specific number even if the effect control means has decided to perform the pull-back control in the special effect state. You may make it not make the said production | presentation apparatus perform the specific suggestion effect which suggests that the said pullback control is performed after completion | finish of the said special effect state.

  In the present invention, in the special effect state, even if it is determined to perform the pull-back control after the special effect state ends, until the digest count reaches a specific number and it is determined that the pull-back control is performed. Since the specific suggestion effect suggesting that the pull-back control is performed after the end of the special effect state is not executed, the game property can be prevented from being impaired.

  (5) The present invention provides a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are appropriate, and the plurality of reels for each game. The reel control means for controlling to rotate and stop the reel that is rotating in response to a stop operation, and the combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped is on the effective line. Based on what is displayed on the screen, the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and the effect state is changed between a plurality of types of effect states, and when the effect state is a special effect state, A gaming machine including an effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to perform a winning prize assist effect, wherein the effect control means updates the value of the end determination counter by a certain value in the special effect state. ,Previous Control to end the special effect state based on the value of the end determination counter reaching a threshold value, and counting until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value when the special effect state ends Retraction control that is a control for setting the digest count number that is a count number as an initial count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value and causing the game in the special performance state to be performed again. Control to determine whether or not to perform the special effect state at the end of the special effect state, and control to update the value of the specific counter by a certain value in the special effect state, the pull back control at the end of the special effect state When it is determined that the pullback control is performed, the pullback control is performed according to the value of the specific counter, and the pullback control is not performed. If a relates game machine performs control such exists.

  In the present invention, the value of the end determination counter is updated and the value of the specific counter is updated in the special effect state in which the effect device performs the winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the combination. The special performance state is terminated based on the fact that the value is reached. In the present invention, when the special performance state ends, the digest count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value is the count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value. It was decided at the end of the special effect state whether or not to perform the pull back control to set a certain initial count number and play the game in the special effect state again, and decided to perform the pull back control at the end of the special effect state. In this case, the control is performed so that there are a case where the pullback control is performed and a case where the pullback control is not performed according to the value of the specific counter. Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a relationship between the state of digestion of the game (assist time game) in the special effect state and the occurrence of the pullback, and when the pullback occurs, the player himself Since it is possible to easily obtain a sense of accomplishment that a pullback has occurred, it is possible to improve game playability.

  (6) The present invention provides a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are appropriate, and the plurality of reels for each game. The reel control means for controlling to rotate and stop the reel that is rotating in response to a stop operation, and the combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped is on the effective line. Based on what is displayed on the screen, the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and the effect state is changed between a plurality of types of effect states, and when the effect state is a special effect state, A gaming machine including an effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to perform a winning prize assist effect, wherein the effect control means updates the value of the end determination counter by a certain value in the special effect state. ,Previous Control to end the special effect state based on the value of the end determination counter reaching a threshold value, and counting until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value when the special effect state ends Retraction control that is a control for setting the digest count number that is a count number as an initial count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value and causing the game in the special performance state to be performed again. When it is decided to perform the control, the control for performing the pull-back control at the end of the special effect state, and the control for updating the value of the specific counter by a certain value in the special effect state, the value of the specific counter Depending on the situation, there is a case where a pull-back lottery for determining whether to perform the pull-back control is performed and a case where the pull-back lottery is not performed. It relates a gaming machine that performs control so that standing.

  In the present invention, the value of the end determination counter is updated and the value of the specific counter is updated in the special effect state in which the effect device performs the winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the combination. The special performance state is terminated based on the fact that the value is reached. In the present invention, when the special performance state ends, the digest count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value is the count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value. When it is determined to perform a pull-back control that is set as an initial count number and the game in the special effect state is performed again, the pull-back control is performed at the end of the special effect state. In the present invention, the control is performed so that there are a case where the pull-back lottery for determining whether or not the pull-back control is performed and a case where the pull-back lottery is not performed according to the value of the specific counter. Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a relationship between the state of digestion of the game (assist time game) in the special effect state and the occurrence of the pullback, and when the pullback occurs, the player himself Since it is possible to easily obtain a sense of accomplishment that a pullback has occurred, it is possible to improve game playability.

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. It is a state transition diagram of the production state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process 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 or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the 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 provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and 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. The number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. 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 game start standby state capable of. 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 a numerical value 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 A1, special small roles A2, special small roles B, special small roles C, and cherries are prepared as small roles. Internal lottery table A and internal lottery tables The batting order bell L, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 in B are the same so that multiple types of small roles are won in a single internal lottery as shown in FIG. This means that multiple types of small roles are associated with the random number value, especially in the batting order bell, the bell is always included, and there are other combinations of small roles that are won in duplicate with the bell. They are different from each other.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, normal replay, special replay, and chance replay are prepared as replays. In the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, either 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. 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, when 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.

  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 means 130 can obtain a pressing detection position that is the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is actuated (when pressing of the stop button is detected) by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel. it can.

  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 " Are arranged, and the symbols constituting the winning combination form are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the reel (when stopped within 190 ms) or at intervals of 1 frame (when stopped within 75 ms). If so, it can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position.

  In the present embodiment, the reel control unit 130 obtains the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process), and the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190. And a process of determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process).

  First, in the logic calculation process, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressed detection position according to the priority order data determined for each combination. 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 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. In the stop control table, the correspondence between the press detection position and the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the press detection position to the actual stop position is set according to the setting state of the lottery flag. 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 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 of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, 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), normal replay, special replay, chance replay, bell, special small part A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not A1, special small combination A2, special small combination B, special small combination C and 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 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, chance 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 A game state transition control process for shifting the game state 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 (replay process) for setting the same game start standby state as the previous game without requiring the insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. Do. 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.

  Further, 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, and when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 100) are paid out, 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 effect to be performed For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state, By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect control unit 180 has a normal effect state, a first assist time preparation state (first AT preparation state), a first assist time state (first AT state), Multiple types of effect states including a second assist time state (second AT state: special effect state), a third assist time state (third AT state), a special assist time state (special AT state: special effect state), and an end standby state Control to change the production state between. In the present embodiment, the production control means 180 is a game in which the production state is set to the first AT preparation state, the first AT state, the second AT state, the third AT state, or the special AT state. By notifying the correct hitting order, the display device 330 and the sound device 340 are controlled to execute a winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the bell. As described above, in a game in which the production state is set to the first AT preparation state, the first AT state, the second AT state, the third AT state, or the special AT state, When the stop operation is performed, the bell always wins and 6 medals can be obtained, so that the medals are obtained more than the game in which the performance state is set to the normal performance state or the end standby state. An easy game can be played. In the present embodiment, each effect state can be set in the bonus establishment state.

  In the present embodiment, when the production state is the normal production state, the production control unit 180 performs the first AT lottery (predetermined production lottery) based on the winning of the cherry or chance replay in the internal lottery. In the first AT lottery, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random number is compared with the first AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196, and the comparison result Accordingly, it is determined whether or not the first AT lottery is won. In the first AT lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random number value acquired in the first AT lottery is the first AT lottery table. If the first AT lottery is won, it is determined that the first AT lottery is won. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of first AT lottery tables having different winning probabilities are prepared. In the first AT lottery, one of the first AT lottery tables is selected according to the result of the internal lottery. The winning probability of the first AT lottery is set to increase in the order of “cherry <chance replay”.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 performs control to set the effect state to the first AT preparation state based on winning in the first AT lottery.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 performs control to set a given value to the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198 based on winning in the first AT lottery. For example, when winning in the first AT lottery, “4” is set as a value corresponding to four games.

  In addition, when the normal replay and special replay are won in the internal lottery in the first AT preparation state in the first AT preparation state, the production control means 180 informs the stop button pressing order (specific batting order) and assists the special replay winning. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute the effect.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs control to set the effect state to the first AT state based on the fact that the normal replay and the special replay are won in the internal lottery in the first AT preparation state.

  In addition, each time the game in the first 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 time from the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198. . When the stored value of the first AT end determination counter 198 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the end condition for the first AT state is satisfied, the first AT state is ended, and the effect state is changed to the second AT. Control to set the state.

  In addition, each time the game in the first AT state is performed, the production control unit 180 performs an initial game number determination lottery, and an addition value corresponding to the result of the initial game number determination lottery is stored in the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199. Control to add. Thereby, in this embodiment, the initial number of games in the second AT state is set in the first AT state. In the initial game number determination lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the initial game number determination lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196. Then, an addition value to be added is determined according to the comparison result. In the initial game number determination lottery table, for example, any of the addition values from “5” to “50” is associated with each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767, and the initial number of games is set. In the decision lottery table, the addition value associated with the random value acquired in the initial game number decision lottery is added to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of initial game number determination lottery tables having different lottery modes are prepared. In the initial game number determination lottery, one of the initial game number determination lotteries is selected according to the result of the internal lottery. In the case where neither the cherry nor the chance replay is won in the internal lottery, the initial value is set with a high probability (for example, 80%) that “5” is determined as the addition value. When the game number determination lottery table A is selected and the cherry or chance replay is won in the internal lottery, the probability that “5” is determined as the additional value is set lower than the initial game number determination lottery table A. At the same time, the initial game number determination lottery table B set with a high probability that a value other than “5” is determined as the added value is selected.

  In addition, each time the game in the second AT state is performed (every time a predetermined condition is satisfied), the effect control means 180 corresponds to the number of games for one time from the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 (end determination counter). Decrement updating for subtracting a value (for example, 1) and increment updating for adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of game to the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 (specific counter) are performed. In the first AT preparation state or the first AT state, the AT digest counter 202 is not updated.

  Further, the effect control means 180 is based on the fact that the game in the second AT state has started (the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 has reached a specific value (for example, 1) in the second AT state: a predetermined opportunity). , Pull back lottery. Thus, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to perform pull-back control described later. In the pull back lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the pull back lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196, and the comparison result is obtained. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not a pull-back lottery is won. In the pull back lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random number value acquired in the pull back lottery is selected in the pull back lottery table. If it is associated, it is determined that the pull-back lottery has been won, and in the effect flag storage means 197, the pull-back winning flag is set to the ON state.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs the special AT lottery based on the fact that the result of the pullback lottery is lost (unauthorized). In the special AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number is compared with the special AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196, and the comparison result It is determined whether or not the special AT lottery is won. In the special AT lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the special AT lottery is the special AT lottery table. If the special AT lottery is determined, the special AT winning flag is set to the ON state in the effect flag storage means 197.

  Further, when the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) in the second AT state, the effect control means 180 determines that the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied, and the second AT end The state is terminated, and control is performed according to the setting states of the pullback winning flag and the special AT winning flag. More specifically, the effect control means 180 sets the special AT winning flag when the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) and the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied. When it is set to the ON state, the production state is set to the special AT state, and control is performed to set a given value as the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201. For example, when the production state is set to the special AT state, “3” is set as a value corresponding to three games.

  In addition, when the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) and the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied, the effect control unit 180 sets the pull-back winning flag to the ON state. In the case where there is a game, in principle, the number of games in the second AT state (digestion count) that has been digested so far is set as the initial number of games (initial count), and the game in the second AT state is performed again. Pull back control is performed. Specifically, a value corresponding to the number of games counted by the AT digest counter 202 (the number of games in the second AT state digested so far) is set in the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199, and the second AT Let the state play again. For example, when a value corresponding to the number of games in the second AT state that has been consumed so far is set as the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199, the storage of the AT digest counter 202 is stored as the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199. Value is set. However, when the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) and the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied, the effect control means 180 sets the pullback winning flag to the ON state. However, when the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 is less than a threshold value (for example, 100) (when the number of games in the second AT state that has been digested so far is less than a specific number (for example, 100): digest count In the case where the number is less than a specific number), the production state is set to the special AT state instead of the pull-back control, and a given value is set to the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201. Take control. For example, when the production state is set to the special AT state, “3” is set as a value corresponding to three games.

  The effect control means 180 sets a value corresponding to the number of digestion games in the second AT state to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 to cause the game in the second AT state to be played again, and sets a pullback winning flag. The off state is set, the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 is reset to an initial value (for example, 0), and a game in the second AT state is newly started.

  In addition, when the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) and the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied, the effect control unit 180 determines which of the pullback winning flag and the special AT winning flag In the case where Momo is set to the OFF state, control for setting the effect state to the end standby state is performed.

  In addition, each time the game in the special AT state is performed, the effect control unit 180 performs decrement update by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of game from the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201. . Then, the effect control means 180 determines that the result of the loop lottery performed when the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 has reached a threshold value (for example, 0) or won a special lottery described later is lost (not good). It is determined that the special AT state termination condition has been established based on the fact that it has been won, and the special AT state is terminated, the production state is set to the second AT state, and the game in the second AT state is resumed. Control to be performed. In addition, when the effect control unit 180 sets the effect state from the special AT state to the second AT state and causes the game to be performed again in the second AT state, the pull-back winning flag or the special AT winning flag set to the ON state. Is set to the OFF state, the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is reset to an initial value (for example, 0), and a game in the second AT state is newly started.

  The production control means 180 performs a special lottery (specific lottery) every time a game in the special AT state is performed. In the special lottery, a random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the special lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196 to determine whether or not the special lottery is won according to the comparison result. To do. In the special lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the special lottery is associated with winning in the special lottery table. If it is determined that the special lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special lottery tables having different winning probabilities are prepared. In the special lottery, one special lottery table is selected according to the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 or the result of the internal lottery. When the cherry or chance replay is won in the internal lottery, the confirmed special lottery table with the winning probability set to 100% is selected, and the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 is selected. Is not a threshold value (for example, 0), and if neither the cherry nor the chance replay is won in the internal lottery, the first special lottery table with the winning probability set to 10% is selected. In the case where the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 is a threshold value (for example, 0), cherry and If you do not even won any Yansuripurei the second special lottery table winning probability is set to 30% and is selectively.

  The effect control means 180 determines that the value stored in the second AT end determination counter 199 is the threshold value when the special lottery is won or the stored value in the special AT end determination counter 201 is a threshold value (for example, 0). Based on the fact that it remains (for example, 0), control is performed to set a given value to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199. For example, “50” is set as a value corresponding to 50 games.

  Further, the effect control means 180 repeats the loop lottery (specific lottery) based on the fact that the lottery result is lost (unfairly selected) based on the fact that the lottery is won in the special lottery. In the loop lottery, a random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the loop lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196 to determine whether or not the loop lottery is won according to the comparison result. To do. In the loop lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the loop lottery is associated with winning in the loop lottery table. If it is, it is determined that the loop lottery is won. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of loop lottery tables having different winning probabilities (for example, 89% or 94%) are prepared, and any one loop lottery table is selected in the loop lottery. ing.

  The effect control means 180 performs control to set a given value to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 every time winning in the loop lottery. For example, “10” is set as a value corresponding to 10 games each time a win is made in the loop lottery. Thus, in this embodiment, the initial number of games in the second AT state is set in the special AT state.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 performs the extra lottery and the second AT lottery based on the winning of the cherry or the chance replay by the internal lottery in the second AT state. In the extra lottery, a random value is obtained, and the obtained random number value is compared with the extra lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196, and it is determined whether or not the extra lottery is won according to the comparison result. To do. In the extra lottery table, for example, any additional value or loss from “10” to “300” is associated with each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767, and acquired by extra lottery. When the added random number value is associated with one of the additional values in the extra lottery table, it is determined that the extra lottery is won, and the additional value associated with the random number value acquired in the extra lottery is the second AT. It is added to the stored value of the end determination counter 199. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of extra lottery tables with different winning probabilities are prepared, and in the extra lottery, any one extra lottery table is selected according to the result of the internal lottery, It is set so that the winning probability of the lottery increases with the order of “Cherry <Chance Replay”.

  Also, in the second AT lottery, a random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the second AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196. Whether the second AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. Determine whether or not. In the second AT lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing (unwinning), and the random value acquired in the second AT lottery is When it is associated with winning in the second AT lottery table, it is determined that the second AT lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of second AT lottery tables having different winning probabilities are prepared. In the second AT lottery, one of the second AT lottery tables is selected according to the result of the internal lottery. The winning probability of the second AT lottery is set to increase in the order of “cherry <chance replay”.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs control to set the effect state to the third AT state based on winning in the second AT lottery.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 performs control to set a given value to the stored value of the third AT end determination counter 200 based on winning in the second AT lottery. For example, when winning in the second AT lottery, “10” is set as a value corresponding to 10 games.

  In addition, every time a game in the third 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 times of game from the stored value of the third AT end determination counter 200. . When the stored value of the third AT end determination counter 200 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the end condition for the third AT state is satisfied, the third AT state is ended, and the effect state is set to the second AT. Control to set the state. In the third AT state, the decrement update of the second AT end determination counter 199 and the increment update of the AT digestion counter 202 are interrupted, and when the effect state returns from the third AT state to the second AT state, the decrement update of the second AT end determination counter 199 is performed. And the increment update of the AT digest counter 202 is resumed.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 performs a special extra lottery based on the winning of the batting order bell, cherry, or chance replay in the internal AT lottery in the third AT state, and ends the second AT with the addition value corresponding to the result of the special extra lottery. Control to add to the stored value of the determination counter 199 is performed. In the special addition lottery, a random value is acquired, the acquired random value is compared with the special addition lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196, and an addition value to be added is determined according to the comparison result. In the special extra lottery table, for example, any of the addition values from “10” to “300” is associated with each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767. In the special extra lottery table, An addition value associated with the random value acquired by the special extra lottery is added to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of special extra lottery tables with different lottery modes are prepared, and in the special extra lottery, any one special extra lottery table is selected according to the result of the internal lottery. When the batting order bell is won in the internal lottery, the special extra lottery table A set with a high probability (for example, 80%) that “10” is determined as the added value is selected, and the cherry in the internal lottery is selected. Alternatively, when the chance replay is won, the probability that “10” is determined as the additional value is set lower than the special addition lottery table A, and the probability that a value other than “10” is determined as the additional value is determined. A special extra lottery table B set higher is selected.

  The effect control means 180 also sets the retraction winning flag to the ON state in the second AT state and the game in the second AT state when the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 is equal to or greater than a threshold value (for example, 100). Control is performed to cause the display device 330 or the audio device 340 to execute a pull back generation suggestion effect (specific suggestion effect) that suggests that a pull back is generated by performing the pull back control after the end.

  In addition, in the second AT state, the effect control means 180 has the threshold value (the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is set when the special AT winning flag is set to the ON state, or the pullback winning flag is set to the ON state. For example, in the case of less than 100), the display device 330 or the audio device 340 is controlled to execute a special AT transition suggesting effect that suggests that the effect state shifts to the special AT state after the game in the second AT state is finished. Do. In the present embodiment, even if the pullback winning flag is set to the ON state, if the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 is less than a threshold value (for example, 100), the pullback occurrence suggesting effect is not executed. When the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 is equal to or greater than a threshold value (for example, 100), the special AT transition suggesting effect is not executed.

  In addition, in the first AT state, the second AT state, the third AT state, or the special AT state, the effect control means 180 will select the stop button pressing order (other than the specific batting order) when the normal replay and the special replay are won in the internal lottery. Control for causing the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute a winning assist effect for notifying the batting order) and assisting the normal replay winning.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs control to set a given value as the stored value of the bell counter 203 based on the fact that the effect state is set to the end standby state. For example, when the production state is set to the end standby state, “2” is set as a value corresponding to two missed bell prizes.

  Further, the production control means 180 is based on the fact that the bell does not win when the batting order bell is won in the internal lottery in the end standby state, and the value corresponding to the missed winning of the one bell from the stored value of the bell counter 203 ( For example, a decrement update is performed to subtract 1). When the stored value of the bell counter 203 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the end condition for the end standby state is satisfied, the end standby state is ended, and the effect state is set to the normal effect state. Control.

  Further, the production control means 180 sets the production state to the second AT state based on the winning of the cherry or chance replay in the internal lottery in the end standby state, and gives a given value to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199. Control to set. For example, when a cherry or chance replay is won in the end standby state, “30” is set as a value corresponding to 30 games. In this case, the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 may be reset to an initial value (for example, 0) or may not be reset. Even if the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 is not reset, a pull-back lottery may be performed at the start of the game in the second AT state.

  In addition, the effect control unit 180 performs control for causing the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute an effect state notification effect for notifying the current effect state in each effect state.

  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 the normal effect state. Penalty processing includes, for example, processing for prohibiting the execution of the first AT lottery until a certain number of games are consumed, processing for discarding the result of the first AT lottery until the certain number of games are consumed, and winning the first AT lottery. Even so, it is possible to perform a process of deferring the transition to the first AT preparation state until a certain number of games have been consumed. That is, in this embodiment, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed in the normal performance state, the opportunity to shift to the second AT state is lost or the transition to the second AT state is made until a certain number of games are consumed. There is a penalty that will be delayed.

  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. In the present embodiment, when the pull-out lottery is won at the end of the second AT state, the number of digestion games in the second AT state is a specific number (for example, 100 times) or more. The pull-back control for setting the number of digestion games in the second AT state to the initial number of games and performing the game in the second AT state again is performed, but the number of digestion games in the second AT state is less than a specific number (for example, 100 times). If there is, the control state is set to the special AT state instead of the pullback control, and the initial number of games is set by the special lottery and loop lottery in the special AT state, and the game in the second AT state is performed again. The method to do is adopted. Hereinafter, the control method employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 are flowcharts for explaining the processing performed by the effect control means 180 of the present embodiment.

  First, processing when the effect state is the second AT state will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, when a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL (Y in step S100), a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one time is stored from the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199. Decrement update to be subtracted is performed (step S101), and increment update is performed to add a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game to the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 (step S102). When the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 reaches “1” (specific value) (Y in step S103), a pull-back lottery is performed (step S104), and when winning in the pull-back lottery (Y in step S105). When the pullback winning flag is set to ON (step S106), on the other hand, if the result of the pullback lottery is lost (unsuccessful) (N in step S105), a special AT lottery is performed (step S107). When the special AT lottery is won (Y in step S108), the special AT winning flag is set to ON (step S109).

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the pull-back winning flag is set to ON (Y in Step S110), the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is checked and the number of digestion games in the second AT state is “100”. It is determined whether or not it is “times” (step S111). If the number of digestion games in the second AT state is “100” or more (Y in step S111), it is pulled back except for the special AT transition suggestion effect. An effect selected by selecting an effect from a plurality of types of effects including an occurrence suggestion effect is executed (step S112). On the other hand, if the number of digestion games in the second AT state is less than "100 times" (in step S111) N), except for the pull back occurrence suggestion effect, the effect selected by selecting the effect from a plurality of types of effects including the special AT transition suggestion effect is executed (step S114) .

  When the pullback winning flag is set to OFF (N in step S110), and when the special AT winning flag is set to ON (Y in step S113), except for the pullback occurrence suggestion effect, An effect selected by selecting an effect from a plurality of types of effects including a special AT transition suggestion effect is executed (step S114). On the other hand, both the pullback winning flag and the special AT winning flag are set to the OFF state. In such a case (N in step S110, N in step S113), an effect selected by selecting an effect from a plurality of types of effects excluding the pull back occurrence suggestion effect and the special AT transition suggestion effect is executed (step S115).

  When the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches “0” (threshold value) and the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied (Y in step S116), the pullback winning flag is set to the ON state. (Y in step S117), the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is checked to determine whether the number of digestion games in the second AT state is “100” or more (step S118). If the number of digestion games is “100” or more (Y in step S118), the storage value of the AT digestion counter 202 is set as the storage value of the second AT end determination counter 199, and the storage value of the AT digestion counter 202 is It is reset to an initial value (for example, 0) (step S119), the pullback winning flag is set to the OFF state, and the game in the second AT state is newly opened. It is (step S120). On the other hand, if the number of digestion games in the second AT state is less than “100” (N in step S118), the effect state is set to the special AT state (step S122), and the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 is stored. Is set to “3” (step S123).

  When the game in the second AT state is finished (Y in step S116), if the pullback winning flag is OFF but the special AT winning flag is set to ON (N in step S117, step The production state is set to the special AT state (step S122), the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 is set to “3” (step S123), while the pullback winning flag and the special AT winning flag are set. If both of these are in the OFF state (N in step S117, N in step S121), the effect state is set to the end standby state (step S124).

  Next, processing when the effect state is the special AT state will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, when a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL (Y in step S130), a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one time is stored from the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201. Decrement update to be subtracted is performed (step S131), and a special lottery is performed (step S132). Then, when winning in the special lottery (Y in step S133), “50” is set in the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 (step S134), a loop lottery is performed (step S135), and winning is performed in the loop lottery. (Y in step S136), "10" is set in the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 (step S137), and the loop lottery is repeatedly performed until the result of the loop lottery is lost (unauthorized) (step S135). ~ Step S137) When the result of the loop lottery is lost (unauthorized) (N in Step S136), the loop lottery ends, the production state is set to the second AT state (Step S139), and the AT digestion counter 202 is stored. The value is reset to the initial value (for example, 0) (step S140) and set to the ON state. When the return winning flag or the special AT winning flag is set to the OFF state (step S141), and the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 is “0” (Y in step S142), the second AT end determination counter 199 Is set to “50” (step S143). On the other hand, if the result of the special lottery is a loss (unauthorized) (N in step S133), if the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 is not “0” (threshold value) (in step S138) N), returning to step S130 waiting for the game start operation to the start lever SL, the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 reaches “0” (threshold), and the end condition of the special AT state is When the establishment is completed (Y in step S138), the effect state is set to the second AT state (step S139), and the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is reset to an initial value (for example, 0) (step S140), and ON. The pull-back winning flag or special AT winning flag set in the state is set to the OFF state (step S141), and the second AT end determination is made. If the stored value of the counter 199 is "0" (Y at step S142), "50" is set to the stored value of the 2AT end determination counter 199 (step S143).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined to perform the pullback control at the end of the second AT state, the number of digestion games in the second AT state is equal to or greater than a specific number (for example, 100 times). Performs a pull-back control in which the number of digestion games in the second AT state is set to the initial number of games and the game in the second AT state (assist time game) is again performed (newly started), but the digestion game in the second AT state If the number of times is less than a specific number (for example, 100 times), the production state is set to the special AT state instead of the pullback control, and the initial number of games is set by the special lottery and the loop lottery in the special AT state. Then, a control is performed to restart (newly start) the game in the second AT state. As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to establish a relationship between the number of times of game digestion (digestion status) in the second AT state and the occurrence of withdrawal, and when a withdrawal occurs, the player Since it is possible to easily obtain a sense of achievement that the player has pulled back by himself / herself, the gameability can be improved, and the number of digestion games in the second AT state can be focused.

  Here, conventionally, at the end of the AT state, it is determined to perform the pull-back control for setting the number of digestion games in the AT state to the initial number of games and performing the game in the AT state again as in the present embodiment. In this case, the pull-back control is performed regardless of the number of digestion games in the AT state (digestion status). Therefore, when the number of digestion games in the AT state is small (for example, the initial number of games is not increased) When the number of games has been digested and the game in the AT state has been completed, for example, the player has less benefit from the occurrence of the withdrawal, and the withdrawal has become unattractive. However, in the present embodiment, when the number of digestion games in the second AT state is less than a specific number (for example, 100 times), the retraction is not generated and the effect state is changed to the special AT state instead of the retraction. In the special AT state, the initial number of games in the second AT state is set by special lottery and loop lottery, and the game in the second AT state is performed again (newly started). Thereby, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the retraction of a small number of games from occurring, so that the attractiveness of the retraction can be prevented from being impaired, and the gameability can be improved. Become.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to perform the pull-back control at the end of the second AT state, when the number of digestion games in the second AT state is less than a specific number (for example, 100 times), Since the production state is set to the special AT state, the initial number of games in the second AT state is set by the special lottery and the loop lottery in the special AT state, and the game in the second AT state is again performed (newly started). When the number of digestion games in the 2AT state is less than a specific number (for example, 100 times), a privilege different from pullback can be given to the player, and the gameability can be improved. The special AT state is an effect state that transitions only when the second AT state ends (from the normal effect state, the first AT preparation state, the first AT state, the second AT state, the third AT state, or the game in the end standby state) Is a non-transitional production state), and when the number of digestion games in the second AT state is less than a specific number (for example, 100 times), it can be shown to the player as if a special privilege was granted, It becomes possible to improve game play.

  In the present embodiment, in the second AT state, the number of digestion games in the second AT state is a specific number (for example, 100 times) even if it is determined to perform the pull-back control after the end of the second AT state. Until it is determined that the pull-back control is performed and the game is finished in the second AT state, the pull-back occurrence suggesting effect suggesting that the pull-back is generated is not executed, so that the gameability is not impaired. To be able to. That is, if a game in the special AT state is started without a pull-back even though the pull-back occurrence suggestion is executed, the player misunderstands that a pull-back will occur in addition to the game in the special AT state. Although there is a possibility, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent such misunderstandings from being held by the player, and as a result, not to impair the gameability.

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-described embodiment, the case where the pull-back lottery is performed at the start of the second AT state has been described as an example, but it may be performed at any time until the end of the second AT state. For example, based on the fact that the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) and the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied (at the end of the second AT state), a pull-back lottery is performed. It may be. Even in this way, it is possible to have a relationship between the number of games played in the second AT state (digestion status) and the occurrence of withdrawal, and when the withdrawal occurs, the player generates the withdrawal by himself / herself. Since it is possible to easily obtain a sense of accomplishment, it is possible to improve game play.

  Also, for example, a pull-back lottery may be performed based on the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 reaching a threshold value (for example, 100) (the pull-back lottery is performed according to the value of the specific counter). And when the second AT state ends, the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is less than a threshold value (for example, 100), Although a pull-back lottery is not performed, a pull-back lottery may be performed when the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is equal to or greater than a threshold value (for example, 100) (a pull-back lottery according to the value of a specific counter). And the special lottery flag is set to ON when the lottery is won in the pullback lottery. If you were, you set a winning flag pullback to set special AT winning flag to OFF state to the ON state, may perform control retraction at the end of the 2AT state. Even in this way, it is possible to have a relationship between the number of games played in the second AT state (digestion status) and the occurrence of withdrawal, and when the withdrawal occurs, the player generates the withdrawal by himself / herself. Since it is possible to easily obtain a sense of accomplishment, it is possible to improve game play.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is updated at the same timing as the update timing of the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 in the second AT state has been described as an example. The stored value of the AT digest counter 202 may be updated at a different timing from the update timing of the stored value of the end determination counter 199. For example, based on the fact that a cherry or chance replay is won by internal lottery in the second AT state, a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the winning of one cherry or chance replay is added to the stored value of the AT digest counter 202. Incremental updating may be performed. In this example, when the pullback winning flag is set to the ON state, the case where the pullback control is performed according to the number of wins of the specific combination (cherry or chance replay) in the second AT state, and the pullback control is not performed. You may make it control so that a case may exist. In addition, for example, based on the fact that the normal replay is won by the internal lottery in the second AT state, an increment update is performed to add a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the normal replay win for one time to the stored value of the AT digest counter 202. You may make it perform. In this example, when the withdrawal winning flag is set to the ON state, the case where the withdrawal control is performed and the case where the withdrawal control is not performed according to the number of winnings of the specific combination (normal replay) in the second AT state. Control may be performed so that there is. Even in this way, it is possible to have a relationship between the number of games played in the second AT state (digestion status) and the occurrence of withdrawal, and when the withdrawal occurs, the player generates the withdrawal by himself / herself. Since it is possible to easily obtain a sense of accomplishment, it is possible to improve game play.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the initial number of games in the second AT state is set by special lottery and loop lottery in the special AT state has been described as an example, but in the special AT state, the number of games that is greater than the number of digestion games in the second AT state. The number of times may be set as the initial number of games in the second AT state. For example, when the result of the loop lottery is lost (unauthorized) in the special AT state, if the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 is smaller than the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202, the second AT end determination The given value may be added to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 so that the stored value of the counter 199 becomes larger than the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202, Based on the fact that the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 remains the threshold value (for example, 0) when the stored value of the special AT end determination counter 201 is the threshold value (for example, 0), A given value is selected by a predetermined lottery so that the stored value of the 2AT end determination counter 199 becomes larger than the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202, and is selected. It may be set to a value in the stored value of the 2AT end determination counter 199.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the pull-back winning flag is set to ON when winning in the pull-back lottery has been described as an example. However, in the first AT lottery table, each of 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767 is set. On the other hand, if either the normal winning, special winning or lost is assigned, and the random number obtained in the first AT lottery is associated with the normal winning or special winning in the first AT lottery table, the first AT lottery is won. If the result of the 1st AT lottery is determined to be a special winner, the pullback winning flag is turned ON, and if the result of the first AT lottery is a normal winner, the special AT lottery is started at the start of the second AT state. May be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when the value stored in the second AT end determination counter 199 is set to a value corresponding to the number of digestion games in the second AT state and the game is played again in the second AT state, or the effect state is set to the special AT state. When the game is set to the second AT state and the game in the second AT state is performed again, the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is reset to the initial value and the game in the second AT state is newly started. However, the game in the second AT state may be continuously resumed (restarted) without being reset.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the increment update of the AT digestion counter 202 is interrupted in the first AT state or the third AT state has been described as an example. However, the AT digestion is performed every time the game is performed in the first AT state or the third AT state. Incremental updating of the counter 202 may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the production state is set to the second AT state based on the winning of the cherry or chance replay in the internal lottery in the end standby state has been described as an example. A predetermined lottery may be performed based on the winning of the cherry or the chance replay, and when the winning is performed in the lottery, the effect state may be set to the second AT state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the loop lottery is performed based on the fact that the special lottery is won in the special AT state has been described as an example. You may make it perform a loop lottery with operation.

  In the above embodiment, when the withdrawal winning flag is set to the ON state, if the number of digestion games in the second AT state is 100 times or more, the withdrawal control is performed and the number is less than 100 times. In the above, the case where the production state is set to the special AT state and the initial game number setting control for setting the initial number of games in the second AT state by the special lottery and the loop lottery in the special AT state is described as an example. When the withdrawal winning flag is set to the ON state, the number of digestion games in the second AT state is 100 to 199 times, 300 to 399 times, 500 to 599 times, 700 to 799 times, or 900 times In the case of ˜999 times, pullback control is performed, and the number of digestion games in the second AT state is less than 100 times, 200 times to 299 times, 400 times to 499 times, 60 times Times ～699 times, 800 times ～899 times, or if more than 1000 times may be performed initial game number setting control.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the special lottery and the loop lottery are performed in the special AT state to set the initial number of games in the second AT state has been described as an example, but the number of digestion games in the second AT state (the AT digest counter 202 The winning probability of the special lottery or the loop lottery may be changed according to the stored value). For example, as the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 is larger, the winning probability of the special lottery or the loop lottery may be increased or decreased.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the withdrawal winning flag is set to the ON state and the number of digestion games in the second AT state is less than 100 (when the withdrawal control is not performed), the effect state is special. In the special AT state, the case where the initial game number setting control in which the initial number of games in the second AT state is set by special lottery and loop lottery is performed is described as an example, but the end standby state is set. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the end condition of the second AT state is set according to the number of games has been described as an example. However, for example, the end condition of the second AT state is set based on the number of times the winning assist effect is executed when the batting order bell is won. You may make it do. In this example, in the first AT state, the number of initial executions of the winning assistance effect in the second AT state is set, and in the second AT state, the winning assistance effect that assists the winning of the bell is executed by notifying the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won. Based on this, the decrement update for subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of executions of one winning assist effect from the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199, and the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 are 1 Incremental updating is performed by adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times the winning assistance effect is performed, and the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) and the second AT state is reached. When the end condition is satisfied, if the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is equal to or greater than a threshold value (for example, 100), it is pulled back. Your was carried out, when the stored value of AT digestion counter 202 is less than the threshold value (e.g., 100) may be performed initial game number setting control.

  Further, for example, the end condition of the second AT state may be set according to the number of medals paid out. In this example, the initial payout number of medals in the second AT state is set in the first AT state, and one piece is calculated from the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 based on the payout of one medal in the second AT state. The decrement is updated by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out, and the increment for adding a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out to the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is performed. When the update is performed and the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold (for example, 0) and the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied, the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is set to the threshold (for example, , 500) or more, pull-back control is performed, and the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is less than a threshold value (for example, 500) The case may be performed the initial game number setting control.

  Further, for example, the end condition of the second AT state may be managed by the difference number of medals that is the difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out medals. In this example, an initial difference number of medals in the second AT state is set in the first AT state, and a second AT end determination counter is based on the insertion (consumption) of one medal held by the player in the second AT state. An increment update that adds a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of inserted medals to the stored value of 199, and a value corresponding to the number of inserted medals for one sheet from the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 ( For example, a value corresponding to the payout number of one medal from the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 based on the decrement update subtracting 1) and paying out one medal in the second AT state. Decrement update (for example, 1) is subtracted, and a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out for one medal in the stored value of the AT digest counter 202 (for example, 1) is incremented and updated according to the number of inserted medals. When the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 199 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) and the end condition for the second AT state is satisfied. When the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is equal to or greater than a threshold value (for example, 500), pullback control is performed, and the stored value of the AT digestion counter 202 is less than the threshold value (for example, 500). In this case, initial game number setting control may be performed.

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 lottery table storage means,
197 effect flag storage means, 198 1st AT end determination counter,
199 2nd AT end determination counter, 200 3rd AT end determination counter,
201 Special AT end determination counter, 202 AT digestion counter,
203 Bell 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 (6)

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 are successful
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;
There is provided an effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute a winning auxiliary effect for assisting a winning combination when the effect state is changed between a plurality of effect states and the effect state is a special effect state. A gaming machine,
The production control means
Control to update the value of the end determination counter by a certain value in the special effect state, and to end the special effect state based on the value of the end determination counter reaching a threshold value;
When the special performance state ends, the digest count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value is a count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value. Control for determining whether or not to perform pullback control, which is control for setting the initial count number and performing the game in the special performance state again, with a predetermined opportunity;
Performing a control to update the value of the specific counter by a certain value in the special effect state,
When it is determined to perform the pull-back control at the end of the special effect state, there are cases where the pull-back control is performed and cases where the pull-back control is not performed according to the value of the specific counter. A gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled. In claim 1,
The production control means
When it is determined to perform the pull-back control at the end of the special effect state, when the pull-back control is not performed based on the value of the specific counter, instead of the pull-back control, a specific lottery is performed. A gaming machine, wherein the initial count is set and control is performed to play the game in the special effect state again. In claim 1 or 2,
The production control means
Counting the digest count number by updating the value of the specific counter at the same opportunity as the update timing of the end determination counter value,
When it is determined to perform the pull-back control at the end of the special performance state, if the digest count is less than a specific number, the pull-back control is not performed, but the digest count is not specified. When the number is more than the number, the pullback control is performed. In claim 3,
The production control means
Even if it is determined to perform the pull-back control in the special effect state, it is suggested that the pull-back control is performed after the special effect state is finished until the digest count number reaches the specific number. A game machine that does not cause the effect device to execute a specific suggestion 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 are successful
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;
There is provided an effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute a winning auxiliary effect for assisting a winning combination when the effect state is changed between a plurality of effect states and the effect state is a special effect state. A gaming machine,
The production control means
Control to update the value of the end determination counter by a certain value in the special effect state, and to end the special effect state based on the value of the end determination counter reaching a threshold value;
When the special performance state ends, the digest count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value is a count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value. Control for determining at the end of the special effect state whether or not to perform a pull-back control that is a control for setting the initial count number and performing the game in the special effect state again;
Performing a control to update the value of the specific counter by a certain value in the special effect state,
When it is determined to perform the pull-back control at the end of the special effect state, control is performed so that there is a case where the pull-back control is performed and a case where the pull-back control is not performed according to the value of the specific counter. A gaming machine characterized by 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 are successful
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;
There is provided an effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute a winning auxiliary effect for assisting a winning combination when the effect state is changed between a plurality of effect states and the effect state is a special effect state. A gaming machine,
The production control means
Control to update the value of the end determination counter by a certain value in the special effect state, and to end the special effect state based on the value of the end determination counter reaching a threshold value;
When the special performance state ends, the digest count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value is a count number that is counted until the end determination counter reaches the threshold value. A control for performing the pull-back control at the end of the special effect state when it is determined to perform a pull-back control which is a control for setting the initial count number and performing the game in the special effect state again;
Performing a control to update the value of the specific counter by a certain value in the special effect state,
According to the value of the specific counter, a control is performed so that there is a case where a pull-back lottery for determining whether or not the pull-back control is performed and a case where the pull-out lottery is not performed. .

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