JP2018117833A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique preventing an advantageous degree associated with an assist time game from being changed depending on setting values.SOLUTION: An assist time game is allowed to be performed only when in an advantageous interval. Depending on setting values, a probability of obtaining some lottery winning modes changes. A control on the termination of the advantageous interval is performed so that two cases exist, in one case, the advantageous interval being terminated on the basis of updating the value of a clear counter in the advantageous interval and the value of the clear counter reaching a prescribed value, in the other case, the advantageous interval being terminated before the value of the clear counter reaching the prescribed value corresponding to an acquisition of a specific lottery winning mode in the internal lottery in the advantageous interval. The specific lottery winning mode is set in a lottery winning mode whose lottery winning probability does not vary by a change in the setting values.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

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 in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery as a player's stop operation trigger. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

  In recent years, a winning assistance effect that assists a winning combination is executed under predetermined conditions, thereby changing the winning probability of a winning combination and making it easier to acquire a game medium such as a medal in an AT state where the winning assist effect can be executed. Gaming machines that can play assist time games are gaining popularity.

  And in many conventional gaming machines, the acquisition performance of the game medium is changed by changing the probability that at least a part of the winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery according to the set value. Different appearance ratios of winning modes are an index for a player to estimate a set value. In addition, in a gaming machine capable of performing assist time games, when an AT lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state is performed in association with the result of the internal lottery, an AT lottery execution trigger according to the set value The rate of transition to the AT state varies depending on the set value by changing the probability of obtaining the winning mode according to the set value and setting a difference in the opportunity to receive the AT lottery (Patent Literature) 1).

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  However, it has been pointed out that a change in the rate of transition to the AT state in accordance with the set value will change the acquisition performance of the game medium in a manner that is not defined in the technical standards of the gaming machine. There is a social demand for the degree of advantage associated with time games not to change according to the set value.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a technique for preventing the degree of advantage associated with an assist time game from changing according to a set value.

  (1) In the present invention, 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 made, and the plurality of reels are rotated for each game. In response to the stop operation, the reel control means for controlling the rotating reels to stop in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, and a winning predetermined for each combination in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. Based on the fact that the symbol combination indicating the form is displayed on the active line, it is possible to set a winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has won, a normal section and an advantageous section, and a specific lottery in the normal section. To determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous section, start the advantageous section based on winning the specific lottery, when the assist section game is played under the predetermined conditions in the advantageous section, when the advantageous section ends A privilege granting means for executing a predetermined initialization process and returning to the normal section, an effect control means for performing control for causing the effecting device to execute a winning assist effect for assisting a winning of a predetermined role in the assist time game, and a plurality of Setting change means for storing the set value selected from the set values of the steps in the set value storage means, and the assist time game can be executed only in the advantageous section, according to the set value And the bonus granting means has updated the value of the clear counter in the advantageous section, and the value of the clear counter has reached a predetermined value. And when the clear counter value reaches a predetermined value in relation to the end of the advantageous section and the fact that the specific winning mode is obtained by internal lottery in the advantageous section. The game relates to a gaming machine that controls the end of the advantageous section so that there is a case where the advantageous section ends, and the specific winning mode is set according to a winning mode in which the winning probability does not vary depending on the change of the set value. It is.

  In the present invention, the normal section and the advantageous section can be set, and the assist time game can be executed only in the advantageous section. In the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter is updated and the value of the clear counter is changed. When the advantageous section is terminated based on reaching the predetermined value, and the advantageous section is terminated before the value of the clear counter reaches the predetermined value in connection with the fact that the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery in the advantageous section. When the advantageous section ends, a predetermined initialization process is performed to return to the normal section, so that it is possible to acquire excessive game media in the advantageous section exceeding the designed expected acquisition value. It prevents that.

  Further, in the present invention, the set value can be set in a plurality of stages, and the probability that a part of the winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery varies depending on the set value, but before the clear counter value reaches the predetermined value, the advantageous interval Since the specific winning mode related to the opportunity to end the game is set according to the winning mode in which the winning probability does not vary depending on the set value, the ease of ending the advantageous section where the assist time game can be performed depends on the set value. Can be prevented from changing, and the degree of advantage associated with the assist time game can be prevented from changing according to the set value.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when assisting a winning of a specified small role in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with the winning by the winning assisting effect, the privilege granting means is configured to allow the specified small role in the advantageous section. On the condition that the winning assistance effect that assists the winning of the game is being performed, the advantageous section may be allowed to end before the value of the clear counter reaches a predetermined value.

  In this way, it is possible to prevent the situation that the advantageous section ends without obtaining the benefits that can be received in the advantageous section, so that the existence of the advantageous section is not famous. can do.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, control for shifting the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state in which an internal lottery with a bonus as a lottery target is performed and a bonus state that is shifted by winning a bonus In a situation where the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that there is a case where the specific winning mode is obtained in the bonus state, and the gaming state stays in the bonus state. There is a case where the advantageous section ends before the value of the clear counter reaches a predetermined value in connection with obtaining the specific winning mode by internal lottery. Depending on the change of the set value, the winning probability of the bonus May not be changed.

  In this way, the transition rate to the bonus state affects the ease of ending the advantageous section, but the winning probability of the bonus that triggers the transition to the bonus state does not vary depending on the change of the set value, so the advantageous section Can be prevented from being influenced by the set value.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, control for shifting the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state in which an internal lottery with a bonus as a lottery target is performed and a bonus state that is shifted by winning a bonus. A game state transition control means for performing the game, wherein the bonus granting means reaches a predetermined value on condition that the bonus is won in the advantageous section and the gaming state is shifted to the bonus state. It may be allowed to end the advantageous section before.

  In this way, the advantageous section can be terminated after the advantageous section has been achieved by allowing the player to play in the bonus state in the advantageous section, so that the existence of the advantageous section becomes infamous. There can be no.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure inside the housing | casing 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 internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the small part in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the replay in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the difference of the winning probability according to the setting value 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 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 transition diagram of the gaming state and RT state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the production state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the game section in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. 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. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration (excluding the reel unit and the control board) of the gaming machine according to the 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, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. It has been. In addition, a power supply unit is built in a lower portion of the reel unit storage space PS in the storage box BX, and a power supply unit EU including various switches such as a power switch ES, a setting change switch SS, a reset switch RS, and a medal payout device. As a hopper unit HP. The hopper unit HP includes a medal storage tank MT for storing medals for use in games, a payout motor (not shown) including a stepping motor, and a rotary disk (not shown) pivotally supported by the payout motor. Is rotated by a payout motor so that medals can be paid out in units of one. The hopper unit HP is configured such that when the amount of medals stored in the medal storage tank MT reaches a certain level, surplus medals are sent out to the surplus medal storage tank BT. Further, in the case of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, for example, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted on the top of the reel unit to control the operation of the gaming machine (not shown). Is also included. In the present embodiment, the setting change switch SS and the reset switch RS are provided in the power supply unit EU. However, the setting change switch SS and the reset switch RS may be provided on the control board.

  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 upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the upper front 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 three, and when a medal corresponding to the prescribed insertion number is inserted, the first reels R1 to R1 The effective line L1 configured by each middle stage of the third reel R3 is activated.

  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. For example, medals are paid out from the hopper unit HP.

  The upper front door UD is provided with a game information display section DS and a section display SEC. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and includes the number of credits of medals, the number of medals paid out or obtained in one game, the total number of medals paid out or obtained in the BB state. Various game information such as the total of the game is displayed. The section indicator SEC notifies whether or not the user is staying in the advantageous section by turning off and turning on the built-in LED.

  Further, the upper front door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing a game effect. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers SP for performing a game effect are provided for the upper front door UD and the lower front door DD. From the speaker SP, various sounds for assisting the game or exciting the game are output.

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

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

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

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

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

  A medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the lower front door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the hopper unit HP to the medal tray MP through the medal payout port MO. It is like that. In the case where medals are paid out according to the result of the game, if medal credits (internal storage) are permitted, medals corresponding to a part or all of the payout number are set as the credit upper limit number (this embodiment). The number of credits is limited to 50), and the display value of the credit display composed of the 7-segment display of the game information display section DS is changed according to the change in the number of credits of medals.

  FIG. 3 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 is activated by power supplied from the power supply unit EU by the operation of the power switch ES, and the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, the setting change switch SS, the reset switch RS, In response to an input signal from the input means such as the stop switch CS, various calculations for executing the game are performed. Based on the calculation results, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit (dispensing device) HP, the display device 330, the acoustic device Operation control of output means such as 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 a setting change means 103, 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, and a game state transition. It includes control means 170, RT control means 173, privilege grant means 175, effect control means 180, and storage means 190.

  The setting change unit 103 performs control to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 1910. In the present embodiment, the setting change switch SS is configured to be switched between a case where it is activated in the game mode and a case where it is activated in the setting change mode according to the state of the setting change switch SS when the power is turned on. When power is supplied from the power supply unit EU by operating the power switch ES in a state where the setting key is inserted into the key cylinder to be operated and the setting key is rotated clockwise (or counterclockwise) from the initial position, the setting is performed. The changing means 103 activates the gaming machine in the setting change mode. In the present embodiment, the setting value can be selected from the six setting values from setting 1 to setting 6, and the expected value of the payout rate toward setting 6 in order from setting 1 The winning probability of the internal lottery fluctuates so as to increase. In the present embodiment, the level of the set value is expressed in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6.

  In addition, when the reset switch RS is operated in the setting change mode, the setting changing unit 103 sets the setting value every time an input signal is received from the reset switch RS. Setting 1 → Setting 2 →... Setting 6 → Setting 1 → The set values are changed in the order of, and the set values are determined based on the game start signal from the start switch 230 that is operated by pressing the start lever SL, and the determined set values are stored in the set value storage unit 1910. Take control. In the present embodiment, the setting key inserted into the key cylinder is returned to the initial position so that the state of the setting change switch SS can be changed to shift from the setting change mode to the game mode.

  In the present embodiment, when the power is turned on with the key cylinder constituting the setting change switch SS in the initial position, the gaming machine is activated in the gaming mode. In the present embodiment, the game can be played in the game mode, but the set value cannot be changed. In the setting change mode, the set value can be changed, but the game cannot be played. It has become.

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

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

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

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

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage unit 1911 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, six types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 6) as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are stored in the main lottery table storage unit 1911. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) corresponds to various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and loses (unauthorized). It is attached. In the present embodiment, six types of internal lottery tables are prepared for each set value with respect to the six levels of set values, and the probability of obtaining some winning modes in the internal lottery differs depending on the set value. The correspondence between the combination and the random number value is set so that the expected value of the payout rate increases as the set value increases.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, small roles 1 to 11 are prepared as small roles, and the winning order of the small roles is a batting order bell 1 to a batting order bell 9, a common bell, watermelon, cherry, and JAC. Is set.

  The winning mode of each small combination will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6. The hitting bell 1 to the hitting bell 9 are two types to four types of one small combination (one combination with a single payout (small combination 1). ~ Small role 5)) and one kind of 8 small roles (a small role with 8 dividends (small role 6): an example of a predetermined role, a specific small role) The common bell has one type of 13 small roles (dividend is 13 small roles (small role 9)) and one type of 14 small roles (dividend is 14 small roles (small role 10)). Indicates that you will win.

  Watermelon indicates that one type of three small roles (dividends with three dividends) will be elected alone, and Cherry represents one type of two small roles (small portion with two dividends ( JAC has 5 types of 1 small role (small role 1 to 5) and 1 type of 2 small role (small role 7). 1 type of 3 small roles (8), 1 type of 8 small roles (6), 13 types of 13 small roles (9), and 14 types of small roles This shows that (small combination 10) and one type of 15 small combinations (a small combination with 15 payouts (small combination 11)) are won in duplicate.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replay 1 to replay 6 are prepared as replays, and normal replay and batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 are set as replay winning modes.

  The winning aspect of each replay will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 7. The normal replay indicates that the replay 1 wins alone, and the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 3 represent the replay 1 and the replay 2. The three types of replays including the replay 1 to the replay 3 indicate that the three types of replays including the replay 1 and the replay 3 are selected and won.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of the small roles are the same in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and the internal lottery table 1 = internal lottery table 2 = internal lottery table 5 <internal lottery table 3 <. The replay winning probability increases in the order of the internal lottery table 4. Further, in the internal lottery table 6, a small role is won with higher probability than the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and replay is not a lottery target.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a regular bonus (RB) and a big bonus (BB) are prepared as bonuses. In the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 4, the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are prepared. ) Is set as the lottery object, but in the internal lottery table 5 and the internal lottery table 6, both the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are excluded from the lottery object.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the normal state, the RB establishment state, the RB state (an example of the bonus state), the BB establishment state, and the BB state (an example of the bonus state) can be set as the gaming state, and the RT state As the (replay lottery state), a non-RT state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state can be set. In the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 are selected according to the gaming state and the RT state. Is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5 have the same probability that each of the winning combinations of the small role is obtained by the internal lottery, but the common bell win probability differs depending on the set value. Yes. In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, the common bell has a winning probability that changes in a range of about 1 / 73.1 to about 1 / 42.6 according to the set value. The higher the setting value according to the setting 6, the higher the probability that the lottery result for winning the common bell will be obtained by the internal lottery. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small combination other than the common bell is not changed depending on the set value.

  In this embodiment, the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 are referred to according to the RT state and the gaming state, and the probability that the winning mode of replay is obtained by the internal lottery varies depending on the variation of the RT state and the variation of the gaming state. However, in any replay winning mode, the winning probability does not vary depending on the set value.

  In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 4 have the same probability that each of the bonus winning modes is obtained by the internal lottery, but the regular bonus (RB) winning probability depends on the set value. Is different. In particular, in this embodiment, a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB) are provided as bonuses. As shown in FIG. 8B, the big bonus (BB) is an internal value at any set value. While the winning probability in the lottery is constant at about 1/1024, the regular bonus (RB) varies in a range of about 1/512 to about 1/256 according to the set value, and the winning of each bonus When the probabilities are added up, the probability that any bonus is won varies in the range of about 1/441 to about 1/204 depending on the set value, and the higher the set value for setting 1 to setting 6, There is a high probability that a lottery result for winning a bonus will be obtained by 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 generator 110 for each game, and the main lottery table storage unit 1911 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 1912 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 and subsequent games until winning, and the winning state is not carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The combination with which the former carry-over possible flag is associated is a bonus, and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, for example, when a big bonus (BB) is won by internal lottery, a process of carrying over the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) until the big bonus (BB) wins is performed. 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. The same applies when the regular bonus (RB) is won. Once the regular bonus (RB) is won, the winning state of the regular bonus (RB) lottery flag is carried over until the regular bonus (RB) wins, and the regular bonus (RB) is won. Even in a game in which the winning state of the bonus (RB) lottery flag is carried over, an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small role and replay are successful is performed. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game where the winning state of the bonus lottery flag is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the bonus lottery flag that has already been won and the small role that has been won in the internal lottery And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations including a replay lottery flag are set in a winning state.

  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 of the present embodiment, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. It is like that. 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. It is determined in the range of ~ 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed on the effective line when it is located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line at the time when the pressing operation is performed on Control is performed so as to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation has been performed, so that the reel is displayed at the upper display position.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the white 7 symbol “white 7” with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. , Black 7 symbol “black 7”, BAR symbol “BAR”, replay symbol “RP”, dummy symbol “DUM”, bell symbol “BL”, watermelon symbol A “WMA”, watermelon symbol B “WMB”, and cherry symbol When “CH” is arranged and a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position is drawn on the effective line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are pressed. Regardless of the detection position, it can be displayed on the effective line.

  Further, the reel control means 130 is rotating with reference to the process (logic calculation) for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by priority and the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 1913 of the storage means 190. And a process for determining the stop position of the reel (table reference process).

  First, in the logic operation, within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when pressing of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames (or 2 frames) existing in (or in the range of 0 frame to 1 frame). 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> bonus” and “small role> bonus”, and in the logic operation, lottery flags regarding two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state. In the case where the winning position is included, the symbols constituting the winning form of the role with the lower priority are selected for the stop position candidates including the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination with the higher priority according to the priority associated with each winning combination. The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the candidates for the stop positions to be included.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority for the stop position candidate when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line. There are cases where the priority is obtained and cases where the priority is obtained according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small role, and the number of symbol combinations indicating a winning form that can be displayed on the effective line. When determining the priority for the stop position candidate according to each stop position candidate, the priority becomes higher as the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line increases. If the priority for the stop position candidate is determined according to the number of medals paid out, the small part dividend corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line Medals enough priority payout increases stop position (stop position payout can be winning more small winning combination) based seeks priority for the candidate of each stop position to be higher. 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 for the candidates are treated as the same, and when the priorities for the stop position candidates are determined according to the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line, The priorities of the stop position candidates having the same number of symbol combinations indicating the displayable winning patterns 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 1 to the hit order bell 9, and a pressing order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. Then, when any of the hitting bells is won, if the type of the stop button that is pressed first corresponds to the correct hitting order, it is determined that the correct hitting order is set, and the number of medals to be paid out is maximized. The priority is obtained so that the priority of the stop position candidate is the highest. In addition, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the combination of symbols constituting the most winning form can be displayed when each reel is stopped. The priority is determined so that the priority of the possible stop position candidates is the highest.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the batting order bells is won, if stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, candidates for stop positions that can win 8 small roles (small role 6) can be won. When the logic operation is performed so that the priority of the game is the highest and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, a stop that can win one small combination (small combination 1 to 5) The logic operation is performed so that the position candidate has the highest priority.

  If the gaming state is the RB established state or the BB established state, the winning of the small role is prioritized over the bonus. Therefore, if the batting order bell is won and the stop operation is performed according to the correct batting order, 8 pieces are reduced. Even if the winning combination is won and the stop operation is performed in the incorrect order, the regular bonus (RB) or big bonus (BB) will be displayed when displaying the symbols that make up the winning form for one small winning combination on the active line. Priorities are required so that winnings are avoided. However, when winning a watermelon or cherry, the symbols that make up the winning form of the three small roles corresponding to watermelon and the two small roles corresponding to cherry cannot be displayed on the active line, and the regular bonus ( RB) and Big Bonus (BB) winning patterns can be displayed on the active line because there is a pressing detection position, so if a watermelon or cherry is won in the RB established state or BB established state In some cases, a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB) is won without a small role winning.

  In addition, when the hitting bell is elected in the RB established state or the BB established state, the stop position may be determined so that the type of the small role that is prioritized is changed according to the pressing order, for example, the RB established state or the BB established state. When winning the batting order bell in the state, the priority is calculated so that the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line becomes the maximum regardless of the pressing order is obtained. The stop position may be determined with priority given to winning a single small role over winning. As described above, if one small combination is preferentially won over eight small combinations in the RB established state or the BB established state, the expected medal acquisition value in the RB established state or the BB established state can be kept lower. Therefore, it is possible to give a motivation to win the regular bonus (RB) as soon as possible in the RB established state, or to give a player a motivation to win the big bonus (BB) as soon as possible in the BB established state.

  Also, in one game state of the RB established state and the BB established state, when the hitting bell is elected, both small winnings are won in the pressing order, and in the other gaming state, one coin is reduced in any pressing order when the hitting bell is won. The stop position may be determined so that the winning combination is won, and in this way, an index for estimating which bonus is won according to the winning frequency of the 8 winning combinations or 1 winning role Can be given to the person. In other words, the control rule for determining the stop position when the hitting bell is won may be different between the RB establishment state and the BB establishment state.

  In the present embodiment, when a common bell or JAC is won, a logic operation is performed so as to obtain a priority according to the number of medals paid out. Even if the operation is performed, the logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win 14 small combinations (small combination 10) is the highest, and when JAC is won, any press Even if stop operations are performed in order, the logic operation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can win 15 small combinations (small combination 11) is the highest.

  In the logic operation, so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing are performed as processing for obtaining reel stop position candidates. The pull-in process is a process for obtaining a priority for a reel stop position candidate so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to a winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process for obtaining a priority for a reel stop position candidate 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. A logic operation is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference processing, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation, which position is set as the stop position is determined as the stop control table storage unit 1913 of the storage unit 190. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in the table.

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

  Then, in the stop control table that is referred to when any of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 9 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 10, the correct batting order (an example of a specific operation order) for each batting order bell. ) Is set, and a pressing order different from the correct answer order is treated as an incorrect answer order.

  And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the 8 small winning combinations win a prize. Thus, when the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, one of the small combinations wins, and none of the small combinations wins. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line.

  Even if the batting order bell is won in the RB established state or the BB established state, the winning of the small role is prioritized over the bonus. Therefore, 8 small roles are won in the correct answer order and 1 small role in the incorrect answer order. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where the symbol combination is displayed on the effective line without winning any winning combination and the RT variation blank is displayed. In the present embodiment, when the first stop operation is performed at the time of winning the batting order bell in the RB established state or the BB established state, the symbols constituting the winning form of any small role are always displayed on the active line. By doing so, winning of regular bonus (RB) and big bonus (BB) is avoided, so if neither of the 8 small bonuses or 1 small bonus included in the batting order bell is won Even if there is a regular bonus (RB) or big bonus (BB), there will be no winning.

  In the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when a common bell or JAC is won, when a common bell is won, a 14-piece small combination wins regardless of the pressing operation in any order. The stop position for the press detection position is set so that when the JAC is elected, the 15 small combinations will win regardless of the press order. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, the correct batting order is set for each batting order replay as shown in FIG. 11 in the stop control table that is referred to when any of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 is won. A pressing order different from the correct answer order is treated as an incorrect answer order.

  And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when any one of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 3 is won and the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 2 wins. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when any one of the batting order replay 4 to the batting order replay 6 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 3 wins. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins.

  In the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when the normal replay is won, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins regardless of the pressing order in any case. .

  The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, with reference to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 1914 of the storage unit 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 winning combination of a predetermined combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), replay 1 to replay 6, small role A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine the presence or absence of winnings 1 to 11 and the presence or absence of display of the RT fluctuation blank.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the winning combination is won based on the determination result of the winning determination unit 140, the winning process is executed. As a winning process, for example, when a small role is won, a payout control unit 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process unit 160 performs a replay process, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, a gaming state transition control process is performed by the gaming state transition control means 170 to transition the gaming state. Further, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the active line in a state where all reels are stopped, the RT control unit 173 performs control for changing the RT state according to the displayed symbol combination. .

  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 determined by the hopper unit HP ( The payout device is controlled to pay out.

  The hopper unit HP performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit HP 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 HP 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 HP, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals.

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

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the gaming state transition control means 170 is between the normal state, the RB establishment state, the RB state (an example of the bonus state), the BB establishment state, and the BB state (an example of the bonus state). A game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and transition from the normal state to the RB establishment state and the BB establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the RB establishment state, and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the BB establishment state. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the regular lottery table 1 to the internal lottery in which the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are set as the lottery targets. An internal lottery is performed with reference to one of the tables 4 according to the RT state.

  The RB establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the internal lottery. In the RB formation state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, whether or not the small role is won is determined with the same probability as the normal state, and the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are determined. Both are excluded from the lottery object, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 5 in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  Further, in the RB formation state, whether or not to play a small role and replay is determined while the lottery flag corresponding to the regular bonus (RB) is maintained in the winning state until the regular bonus (RB) is won, and the regular bonus (RB) is won. When the symbol combination indicating the form is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the RB establishment state to the RB state based on the regular bonus (RB) winning.

  The RB state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the regular bonus (RB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the RB state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the winning probability of the small role is set higher than the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and replay is excluded from the lottery target. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 6 is performed. In other words, the RB state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in that the small role is won more frequently than the normal state.

  In the RB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the number of winnings and the number of games for the small role in the RB state, and the number of winnings for the small role reaches a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) When the number of games in the state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 12 times), the game state transition control means 170 ends the RB state and returns the game state to the normal state based on the fact that any of the conditions is satisfied. Let

  The BB establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the BB establishment state, the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are determined with the same probability as the normal state, and the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are determined. Both are excluded from the lottery object, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 5 in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  In the BB formation state, the winning combination of the small bonus and the replay is determined while the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the big bonus (BB) is won. When the symbol combination indicating the form is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the BB established state to the BB state based on the big bonus (BB) winning.

  The BB 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 BB state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 6 is performed. In other words, the BB state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in that the small role is won more frequently than the normal state.

  Further, in the BB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game in the BB state, and medals exceeding the predetermined scheduled end payout number (for example, 250). When is paid out, the gaming state transition control means 170 ends the BB state and returns the gaming state to the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the RT control means 173 includes a non-RT state (non-replay time state), an RT1 state (first replay time state), an RT2 state (second replay time state), and an RT3 state ( RT transition control processing for transitioning the RT state between the (third replay time state) is performed. In the present embodiment, the replay lottery mode varies depending on the RT state, and specifically, at least one of the replay winning probability, the type of replay subject to the lottery, and the combination of replays to be won in duplicate is different. Yes. That is, when the RT state fluctuates, the winning probability of some or all of the replays may be different before and after the fluctuation. As the transition condition for the RT state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are defined, the RT state is determined based on whether one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. Transition to another RT state is possible.

  The non-RT state is an RT state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of RT states, and a transition from the non-RT state to the RT1 state is possible. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line in the non-RT state, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the non-RT state, the normal replay is set as the winning mode of the replay among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 1 is performed. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state returns to the normal state upon completion of the RB state or the BB state, the non-RT state is set when the gaming state is the normal state. When one small combination wins, the RT state shifts to the non-RT state.

  The RT1 state is an RT state that is shifted when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line, and the transition from the RT1 state to the RT2 state and the non-RT state is possible. . Specifically, in the RT1 state, when the symbol combination showing the winning form of the replay 2 is displayed on the active line (when the replay 2 wins), the state shifts to the RT2 state, and in the RT1 state, one small role is played. When the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the active line (when one small combination wins), the state shifts to the non-RT state. In the RT1 state, in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the hitting order replay 1 to the hitting order replay 3 is set as the winning mode of the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1/7. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 2 set to 3 is performed.

  The RT2 state is an RT state that is shifted when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the replay 2 is displayed on the active line, and the transition from the RT2 state to the RT3 state, the non-RT state, and the RT1 state. Is possible. Specifically, in the RT2 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the replay 3 is displayed on the active line (when the replay 3 wins), the state shifts to the RT3 state, and in the RT2 state, one small role is played. When the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the active line (when one small winning combination wins), the state shifts to the non-RT state, and the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank in the RT2 state is displayed on the effective line. If so, the state transitions to RT1 state. Also, in the RT2 state, of the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the hit order replay 4 to the hit order replay 6 are set as the replay winning mode, and the replay winning probability is about 1/2. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 3 set to 5 is performed.

  The RT3 state is an RT state in which the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the replay 3 is displayed on the active line, and the transition from the RT3 state to the non-RT state and the RT1 state is possible. ing. Specifically, in the RT3 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of one small winning combination is displayed on the active line (when the single small winning combination wins), the state shifts to the non-RT state, and in the RT3 state When the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT3 state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the normal replay is set as the replay winning mode, and the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.5. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 4 is performed. In the internal lottery table 4 that is referred to when the user stays in the RT3 state in the normal state, the correspondence between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the result of the internal lottery is not lost.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the privilege granting means 175 changes the production state among a plurality of types of production states including a non-AT state, a CZ state, an AT preparation state, an AT state, and an AT end standby state. Whether or not the production state is set to the CZ state (chance zone state) under predetermined conditions, the success / failure condition of the CZ state is determined based on the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915, and whether the transition to the AT state is performed in the CZ state When it is decided to shift to the AT state, the production state is set to the AT state (assist time state), and the success or failure of the AT state end condition is determined based on the value of the AT end determination counter 1916. Thus, control is performed to end the AT state when the AT state end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the player stays in the CZ state, the AT preparation state, or the AT state, the effect control means 180 informs the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell, thereby making the eight-piece small combination (the small combination 6 : An example of a predetermined combination, an example of a specific small combination) is performed to assist winning, so that it is possible to perform an assist time game in which a medal can be obtained more easily than a game staying in a non-AT state. It has become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the privilege granting unit 175 can set a normal section, an internal standby section, and an advantageous section. In the normal section, the rendering state is fixed to the non-AT state and the CZ lottery is performed. An advantageous section is started on the basis of having been won, and the production state is set to the CZ state on the condition that it is an advantageous section. And the privilege granting means 175 is a CZ lottery (an example of a specific lottery) based on the fact that a watermelon, cherry, or big bonus (BB) is won in an internal lottery when the game state is a normal state in a game in a normal section. )I do. In the CZ lottery, the random value acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the CZ lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage unit 1911, and it is determined whether or not the CZ lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the CZ lottery table, winning is assigned to a part of the random numbers for internal lottery associated with watermelon, cherry, and big bonus (BB), and the random numbers acquired for the internal lottery are stored in the CZ lottery table. If it is associated with winning, it is determined that the CZ lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the CZ lottery does not vary under the influence of the set value.

  And if the privilege granting means 175 wins the CZ lottery in the normal section, the advantageous section is started based on the winning of the CZ lottery, the production state is shifted from the non-AT state to the CZ state, and the production state in the CZ state. A privilege acquisition game for acquiring the right to shift to the AT state is performed. If the CZ lottery based on the big bonus (BB) win is won, the winning information of the CZ lottery is held until the end of the BB state, and the BB state ends and the gaming state returns to the normal state. The production state is set to the CZ state.

  In addition, when the CZ lottery is won, the privilege granting unit 175 sets a predetermined value (for example, 10) corresponding to the number of games (for example, 10) as a termination condition in the CZ end determination counter 1915, and the privilege acquisition game in the CZ state. Each time is performed, a certain value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915. In the bonus acquisition game, the AT lottery is performed based on the winning of the batting order bell or the big bonus (BB) in the internal lottery, and when the AT lottery is won, the right to shift to the AT state is acquired. In the AT lottery, the random number acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage unit 1911, and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, winning is assigned to some of the random numbers for internal lottery associated with the batting order bell, and all of the random numbers for internal lottery associated with the big bonus (BB) are won. When the assigned random number value obtained for the internal lottery is associated with winning in the AT lottery table, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. In other words, in this embodiment, there are cases where the AT lottery is won and the AT lottery is not won when the batting order bell is won, but the AT lottery is always won when the big bonus (BB) is won. When the regular bonus (RB) is won in the CZ state, the CZ state is interrupted, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 is held until the end of the RB state, and the effect state is set to the CZ state after the end of the RB state. Then, the updating of the CZ end determination counter 1915 is resumed, and the bonus acquisition game for the remaining number of times is performed. In order to shift to the AT state, it is not always necessary to go through the CZ state, but a case in which the AT lottery is performed even in the non-AT state to shift to the AT state without passing through the CZ state may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the end condition for the CZ state is satisfied and the effect state returns to the non-AT state. On the other hand, even if the AT lottery is won before the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 reaches the threshold value, the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied. In this case, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 is set to “0”. At the same time, when the CZ state ends, the state shifts to the AT preparation state. However, if the AT lottery is won based on winning the big bonus (BB) in the CZ state, the AT lottery winning information is retained until the end of the BB state. Transition to the ready state. In this embodiment, the privilege granting means 175 sets the bell navigation completion flag from the off state to the on state under a predetermined condition in the advantageous section. Specifically, the bonus granting means such as the CZ state, AT preparation state, AT state, etc. When a batting order bell is won in a game that is allowed to execute an effect, the bell navigation completion flag is set from an off state to an on state. When the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 reaches the threshold value in the CZ state and the bell navigation completion flag is in the OFF state, the end condition for the CZ state is met without performing the AT lottery. However, it is treated as winning the AT lottery based on the fact that the bell navigation completion flag is off and the termination condition of the CZ state is satisfied, exceptionally acquiring the right to transition to the AT state, and with the termination of the CZ state The production state is set to the AT preparation state.

  In the present embodiment, in the AT preparation state, the prize assisting effect is executed by the effect control means 180 so as to guide the RT state to the RT3 state.

  For example, when staying in the RT1 state, which is an RT state that is likely to be staying in the non-AT state at the time of winning the AT lottery, the replay 2 is awarded in the winning order of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 3 In order to be able to perform, a winning assistance effect for informing the correct batting order is executed to guide the RT state to the RT2 state, and in the RT2 state, the replay 3 can be won when the batting order replay 4 to the batting order replay 6 are won. Then, the winning assistance effect for informing the correct hitting order is executed to guide the RT state to the RT3 state.

  In this embodiment, in the AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 performs a winning assistance effect informing the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won, but when the AT preparation state is staying in the non-RT state, the RT state In order to change the state to the RT1 state, the stop operation needs to be performed in an incorrect answering order in order to display the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank on the active line. For this reason, if the AT lottery is won while the player is staying in the non-RT state, the winning assistance effect is not executed when the batting order bell is won while staying in the non-RT state even in the AT preparation state. It is like that.

  And the privilege provision means 175 transfers an effect state from AT preparation state to AT state based on having changed RT state to RT3 state, when set to AT preparation state. The transition from the AT ready state to the AT state may be performed based on the transition from the RT state to the RT2 state when the AT ready state is set, or the AT ready state is set. When the game is over, the game may be shifted to the AT state at the end of the game based on the fact that any one of the batting order replay 4 to the batting order replay 6 is won in the RT2 state.

  In the present embodiment, if the big bonus (BB) or regular bonus (RB) is won in the AT preparation state, it is necessary to stay in the advantageous section at the end of the BB state or at the end of the RB state. The effect state after the end of the BB state or the RB state is set to the AT ready state, and after the RT state is shifted to the RT3 state, the effect state is shifted to the AT state.

  In the AT state, if the RT state falls to a non-RT state or an RT1 state due to a player's operation error, a prize winning effect is performed so that the RT state is returned to the RT3 state as long as the AT state is maintained. Is called. However, when the RT state falls to the non-RT state in the AT state, the symbol of the batting order bell is won until the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line in order to guide the RT state to the RT1 state. No winning assistance will be performed.

  Further, based on the decision to shift to the AT state, the privilege granting means 175 gives a value “50” corresponding to 50 times that is the number of games as the end condition of the AT state to the AT end determination counter 1916. In the AT state, each time an assist time game is performed, for example, when the start lever SL is pressed, this corresponds to one assist time game from the value of the AT end determination counter 1916. Decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value “1”. Further, in the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 1916 is continued even in the process of returning the RT state to the RT3 state due to the RT state falling to the non-RT state or the RT1 state due to a player's operation error.

  Further, the privilege granting means 175 performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to add a given added value to the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 based on the fact that watermelon or cherry is won in the AT state. In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the assist time game in the advantageous section can be increased by adding the added value to the value of the AT end determination counter 1916.

  In the extra lottery, the random number obtained for the internal lottery is compared with the extra lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage unit 1911, and it is determined whether or not the extra lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the extra lottery table, winning is associated with some of the random numbers for internal lottery associated with watermelon and cherry, and the random values obtained in the internal lottery are associated with winning in the extra lottery table If it is, it is determined that the winning lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the extra lottery differs depending on the winning mode obtained by the internal lottery, and it is easy to win the extra lottery in the order of “watermelon <cherry”. In addition, as the added value when winning the extra lottery, a large added value is selected in the order of “cherry <watermelon”. In addition, the relationship between the winning mode of the role in the internal lottery and the winning probability of the extra lottery, and the relationship between the winning mode of the role in the internal lottery and the added value when winning the extra lottery are not limited to those described above, but are arbitrary. Can be determined. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the added value when winning the extra lottery are not changed depending on the set value.

  Further, when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 1916 reaches the initial value “0”, the privilege granting unit 175 determines that the AT state end condition is satisfied, and the privilege granting unit 175 sets the effect state to the AT end standby state. When the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line in the AT end standby state, or when one small combination wins in the AT end standby state, the advantageous section ends and the advantage The production state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization process accompanying the end of the section. In the present embodiment, in the AT end standby state after the end of the AT state, the winning assist effect at the time of winning the batting order bell by the effect control means 180 is not performed, so the symbol combination indicating a single small role winning or RT variation blank The RT state easily falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state. Note that the advantageous section may be ended with the end of the AT state, and the effect state may be initialized to the non-AT state. Further, in the AT end standby state, for example, when the hitting bell is elected, the stop operation is performed in an incorrect answering order, or the RT state is changed to the non-RT state or the RT1 state. May be initialized to a non-AT state.

  In the present embodiment, in the AT state, when the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 reaches the initial value, the bell navigation completion flag is checked, and when the bell navigation completion flag is in the off state, the winning lottery is determined. Instead, a control is performed to extend the AT state by exceptionally adding a predetermined addition value (for example, 10) to the value of the AT end determination counter 1916. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section does not end until the winning assist effect of the eight small roles by winning the batting order bell is performed at least once.

  Further, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the privilege granting means 175 interrupts the AT state by canceling the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 1916 based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), As long as the condition for ending the advantageous section is not satisfied, the AT state is resumed as the RT state shifts to the RT3 state via the AT preparation state after the end of the BB state. In the present embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) is won in a situation where a game is being played in the AT state in the advantageous section, if the end condition for the advantageous section is not satisfied, the AT will be executed after the end of the BB state. Since the return to the state is confirmed, the advantageous section is maintained.

  In addition, when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the AT state, the privilege granting means 175 is responsive to the regular bonus (RB) in the AT end determination counter 1916 in the same manner as when the big bonus (BB) is won. The AT state is interrupted by canceling the decrement update, and the AT state is resumed as the RT state shifts to the RT3 state via the AT ready state after the end of the RB state. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the regular big bonus (RB) varies depending on the set value, and the winning of the regular bonus (RB) and the start and end of the RB state are related to the start and end of the advantageous section. If a regular bonus (RB) is won in a situation where a game is being played in the AT state in the advantageous section, the advantageous section is maintained unless the termination condition of the advantageous section is satisfied even in the RB state. In addition, even after the end of the RB state, the advantageous section is maintained unless the termination condition of the advantageous section is satisfied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) is won in a game in which the production state stays in the AT end standby state in the advantageous section, the BB state shifts with the winning of the big bonus (BB). At the end of the stage, the performance state returns to the AT end standby state. In addition, when a regular bonus (RB) is won in a game in which the performance state stays in the AT end standby state in the advantageous section, the regular bonus (RB) is elected and the start and end of the RB state starts the advantageous section. Therefore, the advantageous section is maintained in the RB state unless the termination condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, and the advantageous section is also maintained unless the termination condition of the advantageous section is satisfied even after the termination of the RB state. Is to be maintained.

  Further, the privilege granting means 175 performs an initialization process for initializing control information related to the effect state based on the end of the advantageous section. In particular, in the present embodiment, the presentation state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization process, the bell navigation completion flag is initialized to the off state, and the values of the CZ end determination counter 1915 and the AT end determination counter 1916 are initialized. It is initialized to (for example, 0) and returns to the normal section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, in addition to the normal section and the advantageous section, an internal middle standby section can be set, and the privilege granting means 175 is advantageous based on winning the CZ lottery in the normal section. The section starts, but if you won the CZ lottery at the time of winning the big bonus (BB), but the big bonus (BB) is not won and the big bonus (BB) is won An advantageous section is started via the waiting section. In the present embodiment, the CZ state, the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end standby state can be set only when it is an advantageous section. Further, in this embodiment, even if the regular bonus (RB) is won, the CZ lottery is not performed when the regular bonus (RB) is won. Therefore, the regular bonus (RB) is won even if the regular bonus (RB) is won. Even if the regular bonus (RB) winning state is carried over without winning a prize, it does not shift to the internal middle standby section.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the clear counter 1917 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1) in the game won in the CZ lottery in the normal section, and the clear counter 1917 is played every time one game is performed in the advantageous section. Incremental update is performed by adding a certain value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game to the value of the game, and the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds a threshold value (for example, 1500) (the value of the clear counter is “ 1501 "), the end condition of the advantageous section is established. In this embodiment, the clear counter 1917 is updated after all the spinning reels in each game are stopped. However, if it is determined in advance in each game, the clear counter 1917 is updated at any time. For example, a game start operation on the start lever SL may be used as an update opportunity. Also, in the advantageous section, the clear counter 1917 is updated even if a transition from the CZ state to the AT ready state or from the AT ready state to the AT state occurs unless the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. Done. If you win the CZ lottery held at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) but the big bonus (BB) does not win and the advantageous zone starts via the internal middle standby zone, the internal middle standby zone In FIG. 3, the clear counter 1917 is not updated, and the clear counter 1917 is updated with the start of the advantageous section.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value, the initialization process is executed along with the end of the advantageous section, and the normal section is restored. For this reason, when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value in the situation where the user stays in the CZ state, the CZ state is forcibly terminated by the initialization process, and the rendering state is initialized to the non-AT state. At the same time, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). If the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value while staying in the AT state, the AT state is forcibly terminated by the initialization process, the rendering state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the AT The value of the end determination counter 1916 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). Further, even when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value in a situation where the user is in the AT ready state, the AT ready state is forcibly terminated by the initialization process, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. At the same time, the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0), and is initialized when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value in a situation where the AT end standby state is maintained. The AT end standby state is forcibly terminated by the process, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state.

  In the initialization process, the clear counter 1917 is initialized as well as the above-described performance state, bell navigation completion flag, CZ end determination counter 1915, and AT end determination counter 1916. Specifically, the clear counter 1917 The value is initialized to an initial value (eg, 0). In the present embodiment, if the bell navigation completion flag is in an on state, the advantageous section is allowed to end according to an end condition that does not depend on the value of the clear counter 1917. For example, an AT lottery is won. When the CZ state is finished without a game, when one winning combination is won in the AT end standby state, or when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line in the AT end standby state, the advantageous section end condition Is determined, and the initialization process is executed when the advantageous section ends.

  Also, the privilege granting means 175 wins the CZ lottery at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) in the normal section, and even when the big bonus (BB) wins, the value of the clear counter 1917 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1). Set to to generate an advantageous section. However, in this embodiment, since the big bonus (BB) cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing, the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, and the big bonus (BB) is won. If the big bonus (BB) is not won even if the CZ lottery is won, the system shifts to the internal middle waiting zone, and the advantageous zone starts with the big bonus (BB) winning. . On the other hand, even if the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, if the CZ lottery is not won, the advantageous section does not occur and even if the gaming state is the BB established state or the BB state. When the normal section is maintained and the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal section, the CZ lottery is not performed, and the normal section is maintained even if the gaming state is the RB establishment state or the RB state. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the RB established state or the BB established state and when the gaming state is the RB state or the BB state, the CZ lottery is not executed even in the normal section. .

  In this embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the BB state to be transferred by the big bonus (BB) is set to the advantageous section in principle, and the regular bonus (RB) is set in the advantageous section. In the case of winning, the RB state to be shifted by the regular bonus (RB) is set to an advantageous section in principle. In other words, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, the BB state is set to the advantageous section only when the CZ lottery performed when the big bonus (BB) is won, while the advantageous section When the big bonus (BB) is won, the BB state which is shifted by winning the big bonus (BB) is set as the advantageous section unless the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. In addition, when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the regular section, it does not shift to the advantageous section, and when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section, the termination condition of the advantageous section is not satisfied. As long as the regular bonus (RB) is won, the RB state that shifts is set as an advantageous section.

  Even if the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, if the end condition of the advantageous section is established and the initialization process is performed before the big bonus (BB) is won, the big bonus (BB) BB state that is shifted by winning) is set as a normal section, and even when the BB state is shifted to the advantageous section, the ending condition of the advantageous section is established and the initialization process is performed before the BB state termination condition is established. In such a case, after the initialization process, the game state is changed to the BB state and the normal section is switched. Even if the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section, if the termination process of the advantageous section is established and the initialization process is performed before the regular bonus (RB) is won, the regular bonus (RB) The RB state that is shifted by winning a prize is set as a normal section. Even if the RB state is shifted to the RB state in the advantageous section, the ending condition of the advantageous section is satisfied and the initialization process is performed before the RB state termination condition is satisfied. In this case, after the initialization process, the game state is changed to the RB state and the normal section is switched.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the internal standby zone, the execution of the lottery associated with the transition of the production state such as the CZ lottery or the AT lottery is prohibited, and the execution of the CZ lottery or the AT lottery is performed in the internal lottery. Each lottery is not executed even if the winning mode is obtained. However, although it may be configured to execute the lottery associated with the transition of the production state even in the inside standby section, in that case, it is preferable to invalidate the result of the lottery.

  In this embodiment, even when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value and the BB is established, the advantageous section ends and the initialization process is performed. When the big bonus (BB) that has already been won in the game of the normal section after the end cannot be won, the winning of the big bonus (BB) does not involve the transition to the advantageous section. The section is maintained and does not shift to the internal middle standby section.

  In this embodiment, even when the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value and stays in the BB state, the advantageous section is terminated regardless of whether the BB state termination condition is satisfied. The initialization process is performed and the process shifts to the normal section. However, since the CZ lottery is not performed in the BB state in the normal section, the advantageous section ends in the situation where the BB state remains. When the initialization process is performed, the effect state after the end of the BB state is always the non-AT state. Note that the game state is not initialized depending on the initialization process that accompanies the end of the advantageous section. Therefore, when the initialization process is performed in a situation where the player stays in the BB state, the initialization process is completed. Information such as the number of payouts in a game in the BB state is not initialized by the initialization process, and the game in the BB state is performed until the end condition for the BB state is satisfied.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value and stays in the RB state, the advantageous section is ended regardless of whether or not the RB state end condition is satisfied. Then, the initialization process is performed and the process shifts to the normal section. However, since the CZ lottery is not performed in the RB state in the normal section, the advantageous section ends when the RB state is stayed. When the initialization process is performed, the effect state after the end of the RB state is always the non-AT state. Note that the game state may not be initialized depending on the initialization process that accompanies the end of the advantageous section. Therefore, when the initialization process is performed in a situation where the player stays in the RB state, the initialization process is completed. Information such as the number of games played in the RB state and the number of winnings for a small role is not initialized by the initialization process, and the game in the RB state is performed until the end condition for the RB state is satisfied.

  Further, the privilege granting means 175 notifies that the advantageous section is staying in the advantageous section by turning on the LED built in the section indicator SEC when the advantageous section is started, and based on the end of the advantageous section. Control is performed to turn off the LED built in the section indicator SEC. In the present embodiment, the LED built in the section display unit SEC is turned off in the normal section and the internal middle standby section. Therefore, it is possible to make an advantageous section by checking the lighting state of the section display unit SEC. You can judge whether you are staying or not.

  And in this embodiment, the privilege provision means 175 starts or complete | finishes the advantageous area alerting | reporting which is alert | reporting staying in an advantageous area based on the value of the clear counter 1917. FIG. For example, when a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set in the clear counter 1917 along with the shift to the advantageous section, the advantageous section is based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 1917 is larger than the initial value “0”. When the notification is started and the value of the clear counter 1917 is initialized to the initial value “0” in accordance with the end of the advantageous section and the transition to the normal section, the value of the clear counter 1917 is set to the initial value “0”. The advantageous section notification is terminated based on the fact.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the advantageous section notification, when the advantageous section is started, the LED built in the section indicator SEC is turned on and it is immediately notified that the user is staying in the advantageous section. However, it may be a non-informing section that does not notify that it is an advantageous section until the predetermined number of games (for example, 32 times) is exhausted from the start of the advantageous section. The section indicator SEC does not need to be provided exclusively as in the present embodiment. In the game information display unit DS, a credit indicator for displaying the number of medal credits, a payout indicator for displaying the number of medal payouts, and the like. You may make it also use. For example, when a credit indicator or payout indicator is composed of a 7-segment indicator, it indicates whether or not the user is staying in an advantageous section by switching on / off the dot display section that displays the decimal point, etc. The dot display unit may be turned off in the section, and the dot display unit may be turned on in the advantageous section to provide the advantageous section notification.

  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 1918. Control related to the sound production to be performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in a gaming state, or a display on a liquid crystal display LCD By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, execution control of the production for boosting the game or assisting the game is performed according to the progress of the game. The content of the effect executed in the game is determined by referring to the effect lottery table stored in the sub lottery table storage unit 1919 according to the game state, the effect state, the result of the internal lottery, and the like.

  Then, the effect control means 180 displays a winning assistance effect that informs the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell and assists the winning of 8 small roles when the producing state is the CZ state, the AT ready state, and the AT state. Control to be executed by the device 330 and the acoustic device 340 is performed. However, even if the production state is the AT ready state, if the RT state is a non-RT state, or if the player hits the batting order bell in the AT state, one small role wins and the RT state is non-RT In the case of falling to the state, even if the batting order bell is won until the symbol combination showing the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line so as to guide the gaming state to the RT1 state, the winning assist effect is not performed. Yes.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT preparation state and the RT state is staying in the RT1 state, the production control unit 180 notifies the correct batting order during the winning order of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 3 and performs the replay 2 In the situation where the display device 330 or the sound device 340 executes the winning assist effect that assists the winning of the player and the RT state stays in the RT2 state, the correct hitting order is notified in the winning order of the batting order replay 4 to the batting order replay 6. Control for causing the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the replay 3 is performed.

  In addition, even if the production state is the AT state, the production control means 180 displays the symbol combination indicating the RT variation blank on the effective line due to a player's operation mistake at the time of winning the batting order bell, and the RT state falls to the RT1 state. If the player is in the AT state, the display device 330 displays a winning assistance effect that informs the correct batting order and assists the winning of the replay 2 at the time of winning the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 3. And control to be executed by the audio device 340. In the AT state, if the RT state falls into the non-RT state or the RT1 state and stays in the RT2 state in the process of returning the RT state to the RT3 state, At the time of winning order of the batting order replay 4 to the batting order replay 6, a control for causing the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a winning assist effect for notifying the correct batting order and assisting the winning of the replay 3 is performed.

  In addition, when the privilege acquisition game is performed in the CZ state, the effect control unit 180 displays a remaining number display effect that causes the display device 330 such as a liquid crystal display LCD to display the remaining number of games until the CZ state ends. When performing the control to be executed and playing the assist time game in the AT state, the remaining number display effect is displayed on the display device 330 such as the liquid crystal display LCD until the AT state ends. To control. In the remaining number display effect, if the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 is subtracted by performing the privilege acquisition game or the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 is subtracted by performing the assist time game, the subtraction amount is reflected. As shown, the display content is changed so that the remaining number of games is reduced. When an added value is added to the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 in the AT state, the addition of the number of games corresponding to the added value is notified, and the remaining number of games reflecting the addition of the added value remains. The player is notified by a number display effect.

  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. Further, 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.), a touch panel, or a controller. This can be realized by assigning them automatically. In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit HP, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. In the present embodiment, the normal section and the advantageous section can be set, and the value of the clear counter 1917 is updated in the advantageous section to control the end of the advantageous section. There are provided a case in which the advantageous section ends in relation to the value of, and a case in which the advantageous section ends regardless of the value of the clear counter 1917 in association with the result of the internal lottery.

  Specifically, in the normal section, the production state is always set to the non-AT state, and it is determined whether or not the CZ lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery to shift to the advantageous section, When the CZ lottery is won in the normal section, the advantageous section starts, and in the advantageous section, the effect state is set to the CZ state and the privilege acquisition game can be executed. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the production state is shifted to the AT state by performing the AT lottery in the bonus acquisition game. When the AT lottery is won, the AT state is started via the AT preparation state. The assist time game can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the clear counter 1917 is updated so as to increase by a certain value every time a game is played as the advantageous section starts, and the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value. When the section ends, for example, when the production state is the AT state, the AT state is forcibly ended by the initialization process even if the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 does not reach the threshold value. The performance state is initialized to the non-AT state. If the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value even if the performance state is the CZ state or the AT preparation state, the CZ state or the AT preparation state is forcibly terminated without shifting to the AT state. The production state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization process. That is, in this embodiment, the situation that is advantageous to the player to perform the initialization process based on the value of the clear counter 1917 is prevented from continuing for a long period of time.

  The threshold value of the clear counter 1917 can be set so that the number of medals acquired (difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of medals) in the advantageous section does not exceed a predetermined number. In this embodiment, the advantageous section Is set so that the number of medals won cannot exceed 3000. Specifically, the threshold value of the clear counter 1917 is a value corresponding to the number of games calculated by 3000 pieces / tilt value. Here, the slope value is an expected value of the net increase in the number of medals per game by the assist time game and the bonus game, and in this embodiment, the highest payout rate among the six setting values of setting 1 to setting 6 In setting 6 where the expected value is high, the slope value is two.

  For this reason, the number of games in the advantageous section of this embodiment is 1500 (= 3000/2 pieces), and after the shift to the advantageous section, “1” is set in the clear counter 1917, and the number of games for 1500 times. A threshold is set so that the advantageous section ends when the number of games is counted. Thus, the period of the advantageous section depends on the upper limit number and the inclination value of the number of acquired medals, and can be arbitrarily set depending on the design. The threshold value of the clear counter 1917 can be an arbitrary value as long as the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is 1500 or less, and may be a fixed value that does not depend on the slope value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the value of the clear counter 1917 reaches the threshold value, if the CZ state ends without winning the AT lottery, one small combination wins in the AT end standby state. In this case, or when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line in the AT end standby state, the advantageous section is ended. Here, when the CZ state ends without winning the AT lottery, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 is updated by a certain value for each game, and is not affected by the result of the internal lottery. Absent. On the other hand, in the case where one small role is won in the AT end standby state and in the case where the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line in the AT end standby state, the incorrect answer order is determined when the hitting bell is won. This is caused by the stop operation being performed in step 1, and is affected by the result of the internal lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are cases where the end condition of the advantageous section is established in connection with the winning order bell being won in the advantageous section.

  In this embodiment, setting values can be set between setting values in six stages of setting 1 to setting 6, and the probability obtained by internal lottery for the common bell and the regular bonus (RB) varies depending on the setting value. As a result of the fact that the expected value of winning for the 14 small roles and the rate of transition to the RB state are affected by the set value, the higher the set value is, the higher the payout rate is. As for the batting order bell related to the establishment of the favorable section end condition, the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the set value.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the set value can be set in a plurality of stages, and the probability that a part of the winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery varies depending on the set value, but the value of the clear counter 1917 is the threshold value. The batting order bell related to the opportunity to end the advantageous section before exceeding is set as the winning mode so that the winning probability does not vary depending on the setting value, so the ease of ending the advantageous section does not change depending on the setting value Thus, the degree of advantage associated with the assist time game can be prevented from changing according to the set value.

  Further, in this embodiment, the winning of the eight small roles is assisted by the winning assistance effect, and the bell navigation completion flag is turned off when the batting order bell is won in a situation where the winning assistance effect can be executed in the advantageous section. If the state is switched from the state to the on state and the bell navigation completion flag remains in the off state, the advantageous section does not end. Specifically, when the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 reaches the initial value in the CZ state and the bell navigation completion flag is in the off state, the right to transition to the AT state is granted and the end of the CZ state The advantageous section continues by shifting to the AT state via the AT ready state without ending the advantageous section. When the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 reaches the initial value in the AT state, the bell navigation completion flag is set. In the off state, an advantageous interval continues so as not to end the AT state by always adding a predetermined added value to the AT end determination counter 1916. That is, in the present embodiment, the bell navigation completion flag needs to be turned on in order to end the advantageous section before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is advantageous that the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value on the condition that the winning assistance effect for assisting the winning of the eight small roles included in the batting order bell is performed. Since it is allowed to end the section, it is prevented that the advantageous section ends without obtaining the benefits that can be received in the advantageous section, and the existence of the advantageous section is not famous. Can be avoided.

  In this embodiment, on the condition that a winning assist effect that assists the winning of eight small roles included in the batting order bell is performed, an advantageous interval is set before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value. Although it is allowed to end, it is a game section that allows the player to play a game that is advantageous in the advantageous section and does not necessarily require assist time games, and the player is advantageous in the advantageous section If it is ensured that the game has been performed, the advantageous section may be allowed to end before the value of the clear counter 1917 reaches the threshold value.

  Specifically, in the BB state or the RB state, the player can increase the medals by the bonus game, so the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section and the gaming state becomes the BB state or RB. It can be configured to allow the advantageous section to end before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value on condition that the state has been changed. In this way, the bonus section can be played in the advantageous section, and the advantageous section can be terminated after bringing the advantageous situation to the player, so that the existence of the advantageous section does not become famous innocent. Can be. However, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the big bonus (BB) does not change depending on the set value, while the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) changes depending on the set value. Therefore, the regular bonus If it is configured to permit the end of the advantageous section in association with (RB), the ease of ending the advantageous section may change depending on the set value. For this reason, when a bonus having a change in the winning probability depending on the set value is provided as in the present embodiment, the advantageous interval before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold even if the bonus is won. It is preferable not to allow the termination of. In short, when the big bonus (BB) wins in the advantageous section and shifts to the BB state, the advantageous section is allowed to end before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value, and the advantageous section is regular. When the bonus (RB) wins and shifts to the RB state, it is not permitted to end the advantageous section before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value (permitted due to the regular bonus (RB)) May not be).

  Also, in the advantageous section, if at least one of the winning assistance effect for the small role and the bonus game is achieved, it is advantageous before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value. It may be allowed to end the section. In other words, if the requirement that the player plays an advantageous game in the advantageous section is satisfied, the advantageous section may be allowed to end before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the AT state ends, the transition to the AT end standby state is always made. However, depending on whether or not the value of the clear counter 1917 has reached a predetermined value when the AT state ends. You may comprise so that the transfer destination of a state may be changed. For example, if the value of the clear counter 1917 at the end of the AT state (the time when the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 reaches the initial value) is 1400 or less, the AT state ends and the state shifts to the CZ state and returns to the AT state. If the value of the clear counter 1917 at the end of the AT state is equal to or greater than 1401, it may be guided to end the advantageous section by shifting to the AT end standby state with the end of the AT state. If the value of the clear counter 1917 at the end of the AT state is 1400 or less, if the pull-back lottery is performed at the end of the AT state and the pull-out lottery is won, the state shifts to the CZ state and the pull-out lottery is not won. In such a case, a transition to the AT end standby state may be made.

  In the present embodiment, even if the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, it does not shift to the advantageous section unless the CZ lottery is won, and the big bonus (BB) wins and the advantageous section is selected. Even if it was started, it was made to shift to the CZ state after the end of the BB state, and the bonus acquisition game was performed. However, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, with the winning of the big bonus (BB) It is always possible to shift to an advantageous section, and in the BB state, an internal lottery may be performed so that a watermelon or a cherry may be won, and an AT lottery may be performed when a watermelon or a cherry is won. That is, a game in the BB state may be handled in the same manner as a privilege acquisition game in the CZ state. When the AT lottery is won in the BB state, the state is shifted to the AT state via the AT preparation state after the end of the BB state. When the BB state ends without winning the AT lottery, The advantageous section may end with the end of the state.

  In other words, an advantageous section is started with the transition to the BB state, and an internal lottery is performed so that there is a case where a watermelon or a cherry that becomes an AT lottery execution opportunity in the BB state exists, and the game state stays in the BB state In such a situation, there is a case where the advantageous section ends before the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value because the AT lottery executed when the watermelon or cherry is won in the internal lottery is not won. However, the winning probability of the big bonus (BB) that triggers the transition to the BB state may not be changed depending on the change of the set value. In this way, the rate of transition to the BB state affects the ease of ending the advantageous section, but the winning probability of the big bonus (BB) that triggers the transition to the BB state does not vary depending on the change of the set value Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ease of ending the advantageous section from being affected by the set value.

  In this embodiment, the CZ lottery is performed when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section. However, the CZ lottery is not performed when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, and the BB state is performed in the advantageous section. In such a case, an AT lottery may be performed. More specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, the CZ lottery is not performed. Therefore, in the BB state where the big bonus (BB) is won, the player stays in the normal section. However, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, if the value of the clear counter 1917 does not exceed the threshold value, the player stays in the advantageous section in the BB state which is shifted by winning the big bonus (BB). In this case, the AT lottery can be executed in the game in the BB state. In this case, in the internal lottery table to be referred to in the BB state, a winning mode such as cherry or watermelon can be provided, and when these winning modes are obtained, an AT lottery can be performed. As for the regular bonus (RB), since the winning probability varies depending on the set value, even if the RB state stays in the advantageous section, the AT lottery is not performed in the RB state. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming specification that the CZ lottery cannot be received in the BB state in the normal section, but the AT lottery can be received in the BB state in the advantageous section.

  In addition, when a big bonus (BB) is won in a situation where an assist time game is performed in an advantageous section, in the BB state where the big bonus (BB) is won, a lottery is performed instead of an AT lottery. On the other hand, if the regular bonus (RB) is won in the situation where the assist time game is performed in the advantageous section, it is added in the RB state where the regular bonus (RB) shifts in accordance with the winning of the regular bonus (RB). The lottery may not be performed. If the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value in the BB state in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and initialization processing is performed even if the BB state termination condition is not satisfied. In the BB state, even if the AT lottery can be received by staying in the advantageous section before the initialization process, but staying in the normal section after the initialization process. Since it becomes impossible to receive the CZ lottery and the AT lottery in the BB state, it is possible to prevent the advantageous section from continuing for a long time.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the BB state, a bonus game can be performed in which the winning probability of the small role is higher than the normal state, and the effect state is AT in the advantageous section. In the state, when the hitting bell is elected, the correct batting order is notified so that it is possible to play an assist time game that makes it easier to win 8 small roles than in the non-AT state. The bonus game and the assist time game in the AT state in the advantageous section provide a game where the player increases the number of medals he has. In the present embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value in a situation where the BB state is stayed in the advantageous section, whether or not the end condition is satisfied for the BB state. The advantageous section is ended and the initialization process is executed to return to the normal section where the assist time game cannot be performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a limit on the continuation of the advantageous section in which the assist time game can be performed, and even when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value, even in the middle of the BB state. Since the initialization process is performed to return to the normal section, it is possible to prevent an excessive number of medals from being acquired in the advantageous section, which greatly exceeds the designed 3000 expected value.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility of winning a CZ lottery when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, and the random value obtained for the internal lottery in the game where the big bonus (BB) is won. It is determined whether or not to start an advantageous section based on the above, and if the CZ lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is not won, the big bonus (BB) from the time of winning the big bonus (BB) The normal section is maintained until the BB state transitioning with the winning of the game ends, and if the CZ lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is won, it is advantageous with the winning of the big bonus (BB) The section is started and the update of the clear counter 1917 is started. In other words, in the present embodiment, with respect to winning of the big bonus (BB) related to the shift to the advantageous section where the assist time game can be performed, the clear counter is set in the BB state where the shift is made by winning the big bonus (BB). By updating the value of 1917, it becomes possible to suitably adjust the medal acquisition amount in the advantageous section to suppress the shooting performance.

  In the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the advantageous section always continues even after the big bonus (BB) is won, and the BB state to be shifted by the big bonus (BB) is always The value of the clear counter 1917 is updated by setting the advantageous section. In this way, medals acquired in the BB state transferred by winning the big bonus (BB) won in the advantageous section are also included in the medals acquired in the advantageous section. It is possible to prevent an excessive number of medals from exceeding the 3000 expected acquisition value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, an internal lottery with the big bonus (BB) as a lottery object is performed, and as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the big bonus (BB) is won. Based on the BB establishment state and the BB state based on the big bonus (BB) winning, the CZ lottery is performed when the gaming state is the normal state in the normal section. When the gaming state is the BB establishment state or the BB state, the CZ lottery is not executed even in the normal section. For example, in the BB established state, there may be a case where a winning state of watermelon or cherry is obtained by the internal lottery, but even if these winning manners are obtained, the CZ lottery is performed because the gaming state is the BB established state. In the BB state, none of the watermelon, cherry, and big bonus (BB) winning modes are obtained, so the CZ lottery is not executed. That is, after winning the big bonus (BB) in the regular section, if the CZ lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is not won, the winning big bonus (BB) is won and the big bonus is won. In the gaming machine capable of performing the assist time game while providing the big bonus (BB) as a lottery object because the opportunity to move to the advantageous section cannot be obtained until the BB state to be shifted by the winning of the bonus (BB) is completed. The player can be motivated to actively win the winning big bonus (BB). In addition, in the BB state, in order to allow a bonus game with an increased probability of winning a small role, if the gaming state is the BB state, it is advantageous from the normal section by not performing the CZ lottery even in the normal section. The fairness of the game can be ensured by keeping the transition probability to the section constant.

  It should be noted that in the BB established state, the winning aspect that triggers the execution of the CZ lottery is not obtained, so the CZ lottery may not be performed. For example, the CZ lottery is performed only when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state. If configured to execute, in the BB established state, it is possible to prevent the CZ lottery from being performed because the winning mode in which the big bonus (BB) is won is not obtained. Further, there is a case where a winning mode that can be obtained even in the normal state is obtained in the BB state, but the AT lottery may not be performed because the gaming state is not the normal state (because of the BB state). For example, an internal lottery table is provided so that the winning mode of watermelon or cherry can be obtained even in the BB state, and even if a watermelon or cherry is won in the internal lottery in the BB state, the game state is not the normal state, so the CZ lottery You can prevent it from happening.

  Even in the advantageous zone, when the BB is established, the value of the clear counter 1917 is updated, but it is preferable not to perform AT lottery or extra lottery. In this way, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the clear counter 1917 will continue to be updated without receiving the AT lottery or the extra lottery until the big bonus (BB) is won. The player can be motivated to actively win the winning big bonus (BB).

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of a small role (batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 9, watermelon, cherry, common bell) and bonuses (regular bonus (RB), big bonus (BB)) is a variation of the RT state. Regardless, there is a case in which a winning combination of a small role or bonus whose winning probability does not change depending on a change in the RT state is selected in the CZ lottery. In this embodiment, in particular, in the normal section, When a watermelon, cherry or big bonus (BB) win is obtained in the internal lottery, the CZ lottery is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the normal section, it is possible to win the CZ lottery only when the winning mode in which the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state is obtained. In the situation where the player is replaced, the opportunity to receive the CZ lottery can be given even if the player is replaced. Can be secured.

  In the present embodiment, the watermelon, cherry, and big bonus (BB), which are the winning modes for the CZ lottery in the regular section, are all the winning modes in which the winning probability does not vary depending on the set value. Yes. In other words, in the present embodiment, CZ lottery is performed with a certain probability without being affected by the set value in the normal section while changing the payout rate according to the set value, and any set value becomes an advantageous section. The opportunity to make a transition can be given equally.

  In this embodiment, when the production state is the AT state in the advantageous section, the lottery is performed even when the watermelon or cherry is won. However, the winning probability of these small roles varies depending on the set value. I try not to. In other words, in the present embodiment, because the winning mode that is the winning mode of the lottery with the addition of watermelon and cherry, which are the winning mode in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value, is set as the winning mode of the lottery. Opportunities for adding to the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 can be given equally.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of bonuses are provided, and some bonuses can be used as an opportunity to move to an advantageous section when winning, but the remaining bonuses are not triggered to move to an advantageous section even if winning. . Specifically, a regular bonus (RB) and a big bonus (BB) are provided, and when the regular bonus (RB) is won, the CZ lottery is not performed in the normal zone, and when the big bonus (BB) is won, the CZ is drawn in the normal zone. The lottery was performed, and the CZ lottery was won to shift to the advantageous section. In this way, even if the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal section, the CZ lottery is not performed even in the normal section in the RB establishment state or the RB state, so the regular bonus (RB) won in the normal section is not obtained. Even if a prize is won, it does not shift to the advantageous section, but the RB state that shifts by winning the regular bonus (RB) is set to the normal section, and when winning the big bonus (BB) in the normal section and winning the CZ lottery, The BB state that shifts by winning the big bonus (BB) is set as an advantageous section.

  In the present embodiment, the regular bonus (RB) is not related to the start or end of the advantageous section because the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) varies according to the set value. When the regular bonus (RB) is won, the advantageous section is maintained as long as the value of the clear counter 1917 does not exceed the threshold even in the RB state, but the regular bonus (RB) is won. When there is no setting difference in the probability, the RB state can be set to the normal section without fail by winning or winning the regular bonus (RB) in the advantageous section as the end condition of the advantageous section. That is, the advantageous section may be configured to end in relation to the winning of the regular bonus (RB) in the advantageous section, but in this case, the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) does not change depending on the set value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the ease of ending the advantageous section from being affected by the set value.

  If multiple types of bonuses are provided as in the present embodiment, and some bonuses can be used as an opportunity to move to an advantageous section, the remaining bonuses are not provided as an opportunity to move to an advantageous section. As shown in 8 (B), for regular bonuses (RB) that do not trigger the transition to the advantageous section, the winning probability in the internal lottery may vary depending on the set value. As for the big bonus (BB) that can be, depending on the setting value, the winning probability in the internal lottery is not changed, so that the winning probability depends on the setting value according to the setting value provided for the bonus. It is possible to prevent a setting difference from occurring in the rate of transition to the advantageous section while changing the rate. In the present embodiment, even if a regular bonus (RB) having a setting difference in the winning probability is won, an additional lottery is not performed in the advantageous section, and an additional lottery is performed when a winning mode having no setting difference in the winning probability is obtained. Like to do. For this reason, it is possible to equally give an opportunity to add to the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 in the advantageous section regardless of the set value so that the advantageous degree related to the assist time game does not change according to the set value. can do.

  In this embodiment, the case where the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) provided as bonuses are each elected as an example has been described. However, the bonus and the small role overlap. The winning mode including the same bonus, such as the winning mode for winning and the winning mode in which the bonus and replay are duplicated, are selected, and some of the winning modes among the multiple types of winning modes including the same bonus are selected. The winning probability changes depending on the set value, and the remaining winning aspects are set so that the winning probability does not change depending on the set value, and the bonus winning probability increases as the set value increases. May be. Even in this case, when a bonus winning mode in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value is obtained, the CZ lottery, the AT lottery, or the extra lottery can be executed, while the winning probability changes according to the set value. When a bonus winning mode is obtained, the CZ lottery, AT lottery, or extra lottery is not executed. In this way, the winning mode of bonuses with different settings will not affect the medal acquisition performance related to assist time games, but the bonus medal acquisition performance will affect the medal acquisition performance of the gaming machine. Setting differences can be provided. For example, there are provided a single winning mode in which a regular bonus (RB) is won independently and an overlapping winning mode in which a regular bonus (RB) is won in duplicate with a normal replay, and the single winning mode has a winning probability according to a set value. Although there is a change, the CZ lottery, the AT lottery, and the extra lottery will not be triggered, but the duplicated winning mode will be the trigger for the CZ lottery, AT lottery, and the extra lottery without changing the winning probability depending on the set value. In this case, while changing the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) according to the set value, in the winning mode including the regular bonus (RB), the lottery related to the transition to the advantageous section and the number of times of assist time games executed in the advantageous section are determined. It becomes possible to execute a lottery for increasing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is provided with a section indicator SEC that makes it possible to identify whether or not you are staying in the advantageous section by notifying the advantageous section in the normal section and performing the advantageous section notification in the advantageous section, Specifically, it is notified that the LED stays in the advantageous section by changing the lighting state of the LED incorporated in the section indicator SEC in the advantageous section from the normal section, and AT lottery can be executed in the advantageous section. In the situation, it is possible to grasp whether the player is staying in the normal section or the advantageous section.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the CZ lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) in the normal section is won, the advantageous section after the end of the BB state that shifts with the winning of the big bonus (BB) Since the privilege acquisition game is continuously performed and whether the BB state is staying in the normal section or the advantageous section can be identified by the lighting state of the section indicator SEC, after the end of the BB state Although a privilege acquisition game can be performed, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a player is replaced with the end of the BB state, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an end condition of an advantageous section that does not depend on the value of the clear counter 1917, that the CZ state has ended without winning the AT lottery, that one small role has won in the AT end standby state, Or, the symbol combination indicating RT fluctuation blank was displayed on the active line in the AT end standby state, but when the BB state ends, the production state returns to the non-AT state so that the advantageous section is ended. Also good. In this case, the big bonus (BB), which triggers the transition to the BB state, does not change the winning probability depending on the set value, so that the ease of ending the advantageous section is affected by the set value. Can be prevented.

  Further, the transition to the predetermined RT state after the end of the AT state may be set as a condition for ending the advantageous section regardless of the value of the clear counter 1917.

  For example, if the transition to the non-RT state is a condition for the initialization process, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the valid line in the AT end standby state, the transition is made to the non-AT state. If the counter 1917 does not exceed the threshold value, the advantageous period continues, and the initialization process is executed when the player shifts to the non-RT state by winning a single piece without winning the AT lottery. In this way, it is possible to generate a situation where the user stays in the advantageous section when the AT state is terminated and the non-AT state and the RT1 state are maintained.

  Also, for example, if the transition to the RT1 state is a condition for the initialization process, the transition to the non-AT state is made when one winning combination wins in the AT end standby state, but the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value. If not, the advantageous section continues, and the initialization process is executed when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line without winning the AT lottery and the RT1 state is entered. In this way, it is possible to generate a situation where the user stays in the advantageous section when the AT state is not in the non-AT state and the non-RT state after the end of the AT state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the bonus granting means 175 wins the batting order bell or batting order replay in the AT ready state or the AT state, the batting order bell (when the batting order bell is won) or batting order replay (when the batting order replay is won) Control may be performed so that game information indicating the correct hit order according to the type of game, game information indicating the result of the internal lottery, or game information indicating the winning combination is displayed on the game information display unit DS. In this case, the game information can be displayed during the reel rotation on the credit display for displaying the number of medal credits or the payout display for displaying the number of medal payouts in the game information display section DS. When the credit display or the payout display is also used as an instruction display for displaying operation instruction information related to the stop operation, the section display SEC may also be used. For example, when a credit indicator or a payout indicator is composed of a 7-segment display, operation instruction information is indicated by a 7-segment display mode for displaying numbers, etc., and a dot display section for displaying decimal points, etc. You may make it show whether it is staying in an advantageous area by light extinction. When the batting order replay is won in the CZ state, game information corresponding to the type of batting order replay is displayed on the game information display section DS, and the pressing order (correct answer batting order) indicated (or suggested) by the game information is produced. The control means 180 may notify the winning assistance effect.

  In the present embodiment, the CZ lottery, the AT lottery, and the extra lottery are determined by using a random value for internal lottery. However, when a predetermined lottery result is obtained in the internal lottery, A random number dedicated to the lottery, the AT lottery, and the extra lottery may be acquired, and the success / failure may be determined with reference to a lottery table in which the acquired random value is associated with either winning or losing.

  In the present embodiment, the CZ end determination counter 1915 is decremented in the CZ state, but it may be incremented. For example, based on the winning of the CZ lottery, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 is initialized to the initial value “0”. In the CZ state, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 is changed every time one game is performed. Incremental update by adding a constant value “1” corresponding to one game, and the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the number of games of 10:10) The CZ state may be terminated based on the above.

  Further, in this embodiment, the AT end determination counter 1916 is decremented and updated in the AT state, but may be incremented and updated. For example, based on the fact that the AT lottery is won, the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 is initialized to the initial value “0”. In the AT state, the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 is set every time one game is performed. Incremental update by adding a constant value “1” corresponding to one game, and the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the number of games of 50:50) The AT state may be terminated based on the above. Further, in this example, when the extra lottery is won (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), an update is performed by subtracting a given value from the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 (the AT end determination counter 1916 is updated from the current value). The value of the AT end determination counter 1916 may be updated so that the number of counts to be counted before reaching the threshold value is increased), or a given value is added to the threshold value to end the AT state. Reset (update) the threshold value as a condition (the threshold value of the AT end determination counter 1916 increases so that the number of counts until the AT end determination counter 1916 reaches the threshold value from the current value increases) Update).

  Further, in this embodiment, the AT end determination counter 1916 counts the number of games in the AT state, but the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 is updated according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals. The end of the AT state may be managed by a so-called difference number obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted from the number of payouts. For example, based on having won the AT lottery, a value “100” corresponding to 100 medals, which is the difference number as an AT condition end condition, is set in the AT end determination counter 1916, and once in the AT state, When the game is played, increment update is performed to add a value corresponding to the number of medals inserted (specified number of insertions) to the value of the AT end determination counter 1916, and when the small role is won and the medals are paid out. A decrement update is performed to subtract a value corresponding to the number of paid-out medals from the value of the AT end determination counter 1916, and the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) (below the threshold value) The AT state may be terminated based on the fact that Further, in this example, when an extra lottery is won (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), a given addition value is added to the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 (the AT end determination counter 1916 is set to a threshold value from the current value). Alternatively, the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 may be updated so that the number of counts to be increased until the value reaches is reached).

  Also, for example, based on the fact that the AT lottery is won, the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 is initialized to the initial value “0”. In the AT state, the number of medals inserted every time a game is played (specified insertion) The value corresponding to the number of medals is subtracted from the value of the AT end determination counter 1916, and the decrement update is performed. Incremental update to be added to the value of, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 1916 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the difference number of 100: 100 sheets) The AT state may be terminated based on (). Further, in this example, when the extra lottery is won (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), an update is performed by subtracting a given value from the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 (the AT end determination counter 1916 is updated from the current value). The value of the AT end determination counter 1916 may be updated so that the number of counts to be counted before reaching the threshold value is increased), or a given value is added to the threshold value to end the AT state. Reset (update) the threshold value as a condition (the threshold value of the AT end determination counter 1916 increases so that the number of counts until the AT end determination counter 1916 reaches the threshold value from the current value increases) Update).

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set in the clear counter 1917 as the transition to the advantageous section, and in the advantageous section, the update starts from a state where the value of the clear counter 1917 is “1”. However, the update is started from the state where the value of the clear counter 1917 is the initial value “0”, and the advantageous section is ended based on the value of the clear counter 1917 reaching the threshold value “1500”. You may make it make it.

  In this embodiment, the clear counter 1917 is incrementally updated in the advantageous section, but it may be decremented. For example, on the basis of winning the CZ lottery, a value “1500” corresponding to 1500 times that is the number of games to be the end condition of the advantageous section is set in the clear counter 1917, and one game is performed in the advantageous section. Each time the counter value is cleared, a decrement is updated by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the clear counter 1917, and the stored value of the clear counter 1917 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0). Thus, the advantageous section may be terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the clear counter 1917 is updated every time a game is played, and the value of the clear counter 1917 corresponds to the number of games in the advantageous section. It may be updated according to the number of medals inserted and the number of medals. In this way, it is possible to manage whether or not to end the advantageous section with a so-called difference number (acquired number) obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted from the number of medals paid out.

  For example, based on having won the CZ lottery, a value “3000” corresponding to 3000 medals, which is the difference number as an end condition of the advantageous section, is set in the clear counter 1917, and one game is played in the advantageous section. Is incremented by adding a value corresponding to the number of medals inserted (specified number of insertions) to the value of the clear counter 1917 each time a small role is won and the medals are paid out when the medals are paid out. The decrement is updated by subtracting the value corresponding to the value of the clear counter 1917, and it is advantageous based on the value of the clear counter 1917 reaching a threshold value (for example, 0) (being less than the threshold value). The section may be terminated.

  Also, for example, a predetermined value (for example, 3) is set in the clear counter 1917 based on the winning of the CZ lottery, and in the advantageous section, the number of medals inserted (specified number of insertions) every time a game is played. The increment corresponding to the value of the clear counter 1917 is added to the value corresponding to the number of medals paid out when the small role is won and the medals are paid out. The advantageous interval is terminated based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 1917 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the difference number of 3000: 3000 sheets) (or exceeds the threshold value). You may do it. In this example, the predetermined value is not set in the clear counter 1917 when the CZ lottery is won, and the clear counter 1917 is updated from the initial value “0” in the advantageous section, and reaches the threshold value “3000”. The advantageous section may be terminated based on what has been done (or has exceeded “3000”).

In addition, when the difference count of medals is counted by the AT end determination counter 1916 and the clear counter 1917, when the replay wins, the number of medals paid out is treated as “0”, and the next game of the game won by the replay ( In replay, it is desirable not to update the counter by treating the number of medals inserted as “0”.

In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small role is increased in the BB state. However, in the BB state, the lottery flags of all the small roles are forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In the game in the BB state, the bonus game may be performed so that the drawing range is 0 frame to 1 frame for any one or more of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  In this case, when the gaming state is the BB state, for example, the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 correspond to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed. The rotating reel stops, but for the third reel R3, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 75 ms from the time when the stop button B3 is pressed. When the rotating third reel R3 is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the third reel R3 is stopped at the stop position of the rotating third reel R3 from the time when the stop button B3 is pressed. The number of frames required to do so is determined within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame (predetermined pull-in range). The reel control means 130 corresponds to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating third reel R3 corresponding to the stop button B3 that has been pressed in the BB state. When the symbol is located within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame with respect to the display position on the active line at the time when the stop button B3 is pressed, the lottery flag is set to the winning state. Control is performed to stop the rotating third reel R3 corresponding to the stop button B3 on which the pressing operation has been performed so that the corresponding symbol is displayed at the display position on the active line.

  In this aspect, in the BB state, a game in which a small role is always selected in each game can be performed, and the player has a game held by the game in the BB state and the assist time game in the advantageous section. Providing a game with increasing media. Even in this mode, there is a restriction on the continuation of the advantageous section in which the assist time game can be performed, and when the value of the clear counter 1917 exceeds the threshold value, a predetermined initial value is obtained even in the middle of the BB state. If it is made to return to the normal section by performing the conversion process, it will be possible to prevent excessive medals from being obtained in the advantageous section, which will greatly exceed the expected expected value of design, so it is preferable to acquire medals It becomes possible to adjust the performance and suppress the shooting characteristics.

  In addition, an internal lottery table is provided so that the batting order bell is won in the RB state and the BB state. In the normal section, it may be prohibited to perform the winning assistance effect at the time of winning the batting order bell in the RB state or the BB state so that the correct batting order is not notified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the end condition of the AT state based on the value of the AT end determination counter 1916 is satisfied, the AT state is waited for and the transition to the non-AT state is performed by the initialization process accompanying the end of the advantageous section. However, the AT end standby state may not be provided, and when the AT state end condition is satisfied, regardless of the RT state, the advantageous section is ended and initialization processing is performed to shift to the non-AT state. You may do it.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 times) are performed in the CZ state, the termination condition for the CZ state is established, but whether or not the CZ state is continued in the CZ state. The CZ state is continued when the continuous lottery is won, and when the result of the continuous lottery is lost, the CZ state is terminated and the effect state is returned to the non-AT state. It may be. For example, a continuous lottery is performed based on the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 reaching a threshold value, and when the continuous lottery is won, a predetermined value (for example, 10) is reset in the CZ end determination counter 1915. The CZ state may be continued, or the continuous lottery is performed every time the AT lottery is won in the game after the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 reaches the threshold value or the result of the continuous lottery is lost. A game may be performed, or a continuous lottery may be performed every game in the CZ state.

  In addition, for example, when a CZ lottery is won, a prize winning effect is executed so as to guide the RT state to the RT3 state, and the effect state is changed to the non-AT state until the RT state shifts to the RT3 state, and the RT3 state is shifted to. Based on the result, the effect state is shifted to the CZ state. In the CZ state, until the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 reaches the threshold value, a winning assist effect is performed at the time of winning the batting order bell, and the CZ end determination counter 1915 After the value reaches the threshold, the RT state has fallen to the non-RT state or RT1 state so that no winning assist effect is performed when the batting order bell is won (a specific symbol combination is displayed on the active line) The CZ state may be terminated based on the CZ state, or even if the value of the CZ end determination counter 1915 has not reached the threshold value, the RT state is non-RT It may be to terminate the CZ state even when slipped to state or RT1 state. Note that an RT state for the CZ state may be separately prepared and a game in the CZ state may be performed in the RT state.

  Also, in this embodiment, the advantageous section is not terminated depending on the change of the RT state, but the advantageous section is ended on the condition that the RT state has changed without winning the CZ lottery after the completion of the CZ state. The initialization process may be executed when the advantageous section ends.

  For example, if the player stays in the non-RT state at the end of the CZ state, the RT state does not change even if one winning combination wins in the game after the end of the CZ state. If it does not exceed the advantageous section, the advantageous section continues, and when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line, the advantageous section ends when the transition to the RT1 state is performed, and the initialization process is executed.

  Also, for example, if the RT1 state is stayed at the end of the CZ state, the RT state does not change even if a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line in the game after the end of the CZ state. If the clear counter 1917 does not exceed the threshold value, the advantageous period continues and the RT2 state is displayed when the RT1 state is entered because the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line or when the replay 2 is won. When the process shifts to, the advantageous section ends and the initialization process is executed.

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,
RS reset switch, SS setting change switch,
EU power unit, ES power switch,
PS reel unit storage space,
HP hopper unit, MT medal storage tank, BT surplus medal storage tank,
SEC section indicator,
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,
103 setting change 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,
173 RT control means, 175 privilege grant means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means, 1910 set value storage means,
1911 main lottery table storage means, 1912 lottery flag storage means,
1913 stop control table storage means, 1914 winning determination table storage means,
1915 CZ end determination counter, 1916 AT end determination counter,
1917 clear counter, 1918 effect data storage means,
1919 Sub lottery table storage means, 1920 CZ end determination counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
325 payout medal detection switch, 330 display device, 340 sound device

Claims (4)

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 rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation;
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;
It is possible to set a normal section and an advantageous section, determine whether to move to the advantageous section by performing a specific lottery in the normal section, start the advantageous section based on winning the specific lottery, A privilege granting means for performing an assist time game under a predetermined condition and executing a predetermined initialization process to return to the normal section when the advantageous section ends,
Production control means for performing control to cause the production device to perform a winning assistance production for assisting the winning of a predetermined role in the assist time game;
A setting change means for storing a setting value selected from a plurality of setting values in a setting value storage means;
A game machine in which the assist time game can be executed only in the advantageous section, and the probability that a part of the winning mode is obtained in the internal lottery varies according to the set value,
The privilege granting means is
In the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter is updated, and when the advantageous section ends based on the value of the clear counter reaching a predetermined value, the specific winning mode is obtained by the internal lottery in the advantageous section. In association with the clear counter, the control of the end of the advantageous section is performed so that there is a case where the advantageous section ends before the value of the clear counter reaches a predetermined value,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific winning mode is set according to a winning mode in which a winning probability does not vary depending on a change in the set value. In claim 1,
When assisting the winning of a specific small role in which the game medium is paid out along with the winning by the winning assisting effect,
The privilege granting means is
Permitting the end of the advantageous section before the value of the clear counter reaches a predetermined value on the condition that the winning assistance effect for assisting the winning of the specific small role is performed in the advantageous section. A gaming machine characterized by In claim 1 or 2,
Including a game state transition control means for performing control to shift the game state between a plurality of types of game states including a normal state in which an internal lottery with a bonus as a lottery target is performed and a bonus state to be shifted by winning a bonus,
The internal lottery means
An internal lottery is performed so that there is a case where the specific winning mode is obtained in the bonus state,
There is a case where the advantageous period ends before the value of the clear counter reaches a predetermined value in connection with the fact that the specific winning mode is obtained by internal lottery while the gaming state stays in the bonus state. ,
A gaming machine, wherein the winning probability of the bonus does not change depending on the change of the set value. In claim 1,
Including a game state transition control means for performing control to shift the game state between a plurality of types of game states including a normal state in which an internal lottery with a bonus as a lottery target is performed and a bonus state to be shifted by winning a bonus,
The privilege granting means is
Permitting the bonus section to be terminated before the value of the clear counter reaches a predetermined value, on condition that the bonus is won in the advantageous section and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. To play.

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