JP2019177185A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique to strengthen a countermeasure of a game machine to fraudulence.SOLUTION: When an advantageous interval is finished and in a setting change mode, regarding a main RAM of game information storage means 190a, some storage area is designated as an information retention area and information stored in the storage area except in the information retention area is initialized. In the information retention area, a ratio information storage area 1921 for storing information on an advantageous interval staying ratio, an accessory ratio, and a continuous accessory ratio is included, but a presentation state storage area 1918 that is a storage area for storing information associated with a performance of an assist time game, an AT termination determination counter 1919, and a clear counter 1920 are configured not to be included.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

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 this type of gaming machine, a RAM for storing information necessary for the progress of the game and a memory capable of temporary storage called RWM are provided to control the game play rate of the gaming machine. The memory is initialized at various occasions, such as when changing the set value (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-240186 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine, there is an actual situation that various illegal acts due to unauthorized modification of the gaming machine are unending. For this reason, if the behavior of the gaming machine deviates from the specifications of the gaming machine that should be, the anti-fraud measures must be strengthened by detecting such a situation at an early stage or preventing the concealment of the evidence. I must.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for strengthening anti-fraud measures for gaming machines.

  (1) The present invention relates to a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations are successful, and the plurality of reels for each game. Reel control means for controlling to stop the rotating reel in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery with the rotation operation as a trigger, and predetermined for each combination with the plurality of reels stopped Based on the fact that the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the active line, it is possible to set a winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and a normal section and an advantageous section, and a specific lottery in the normal section. Based on the winning of the specific lottery, the advantageous section is started, the clear counter value is updated in the advantageous section, and the assist time game is performed under the predetermined condition. Privilege granting means for returning to the normal section after performing an initialization process for ending the advantageous section based on reaching a fixed value and initializing information stored in a predetermined storage area of the game information storage means; Based on the total number of games totaled for all games stored in the ratio information storage area of the game information storage means and the number of advantageous section games totaled for games in the advantageous section A ratio calculating means for calculating an advantageous section stay ratio, which is a ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the number of times, a ratio indicator configured to be able to display the advantageous section stay ratio, and a winning of a predetermined role in the assist time game An effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute an assisting prize winning effect, and a setting value selected from a plurality of setting values in the game information storage means. Setting change means for storing in the memory area, and the probability that a part of the winning mode is obtained by internal lottery changes according to the set value, and the set value can be changed, but a game is performed A game machine capable of setting a setting change mode that cannot be changed and a game mode in which the setting value cannot be changed but a game can be performed, wherein the setting change means includes the setting change mode. The first information is stored in a storage area other than the first storage area of the game information storage means, and the privilege granting means is based on the fact that the advantageous section ends. Performing a second initialization process for initializing information stored in a storage area other than the second storage area of the game information storage means, and the first storage area and the second storage area are: Izu This also relates to a gaming machine that includes the ratio information storage area but does not include a storage area that stores information related to the execution of the assist time game.

  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. By ending the advantageous section based on reaching the predetermined value and returning to the normal section, it is possible to prevent the game media from being excessively acquired in the advantageous section and exceeding the designed expected expected value. Is suppressed.

  In the present invention, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games based on the total number of games totaled for all games and the number of advantageous section games counted for the games in the advantageous section. It is possible to check whether or not the gaming machine has been tampered with by calculating an advantageous section stay ratio and providing a ratio indicator formed so that the advantageous section stay ratio can be displayed.

  In the present invention, the setting change mode and the game mode can be set. In the setting change mode, a game cannot be performed, but the setting value can be set in a plurality of stages, and an internal lottery can be set according to the setting value. The probability of obtaining a part of the winning modes can be changed.

  In the present invention, in the setting change mode, a first initialization process for initializing information stored in a storage area other than the first storage area of the game information storage means is performed. A second initialization process for initializing information stored in a storage area other than the second storage area of the storage means is performed. In the first storage area and the second storage area, Each of them includes a ratio information storage area for storing information on the advantageous section stay ratio, but does not include a storage area for storing information related to the execution of the assist time game.

  In other words, according to the present invention, regardless of whether the first initialization process or the second initialization process is performed, information related to the execution of the assist time game is surely initialized, and depending on each initialization process, an advantageous section stay is maintained. Since the information regarding the ratio is not erased, it is possible to secure the accuracy of the information for confirming that the gaming machine has not been tampered with illegally and to strengthen the anti-fraud measures.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the ratio information storage area of the game information storage means, the bonus is the total number of game media payouts totaled for the bonus game performed by the action of the bonus The number of payouts and the total payout number that is the total number of game media payouts totaled for all games are stored, and the ratio calculation means is stored in the ratio information storage area of the game information storage means. Based on the stored feature payout number and the total payout number, a feature ratio that is a ratio of the feature payout number to the total payout number is calculated, and the ratio indicator displays the bonus rate May be formed so as to be displayable.

  In this way, it becomes possible to check whether the proportion of the number of game media paid out in the bonus game in accordance with the operation of the accessory is in accordance with the design specifications of the gaming machine. Whether the game machine has been tampered with illegally or not, since the bonus payout amount and the total payout amount stored in the ratio information storage area are not erased regardless of whether the process is performed or the second initialization process is performed. Therefore, it is possible to secure the accuracy of the information and strengthen the countermeasures against fraud.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the ratio information storage area of the gaming information storage means, a role related to a first type special combination that continuously operates a first type special combination that is a type of the combination. The number of consecutive combination payouts, which is the total number of game medium payouts totaled for the bonus game performed by the operation of the object continuous operation device, is further stored, and the ratio calculation means is stored in the game information storage means. Based on the consecutive feature payout number stored in the ratio information storage area and the total payout number, a continuous feature ratio that is a ratio of the continuous feature payout number to the total payout number is calculated, The ratio indicator may be formed so as to be able to display the continuous accessory ratio.

  In this way, it is confirmed whether the ratio of the number of game media paid out in the bonus game in accordance with the operation of the continuous action device for the first type special object is in accordance with the design specifications of the gaming machine. The number of consecutive payouts and the total number of payouts stored in the ratio information storage area is not erased regardless of whether the first initialization process or the second initialization process is performed. It is possible to strengthen fraud countermeasures by ensuring the accuracy of information for confirming that the machine has not been tampered with.

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. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine concerning the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the production state in the gaming machine according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the game section in the game machine concerning the modification 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 gaming machine case of the present embodiment, for example, a main board MAIN is attached above the reel unit storage space PS, and a sub board SUB is attached to the side of the reel unit storage space PS. These control boards (main board MAIN, sub-board SUB) are equipped with a CPU (an example of a calculation means), a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM (an example of a temporary storage means), etc. The operation can be controlled. In addition, a ratio indicator RAT capable of displaying four digits and seven segments is attached to the surface of the main board MAIN so that an advantageous section stay ratio, a continuous accessory ratio, an accessory ratio, and the like can be confirmed. . 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 surface of the main board MAIN.

  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 game control means (main board MAIN and sub board SUB) 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, ratio calculation means 177, effect control means 180, game information storage means 190a, and effect information storage means 190b. In this embodiment, the setting change means 103, the insertion acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, and the game state transition control. The means 170, the RT control means 173, the privilege grant means 175, and the ratio calculation means 177 are realized by the CPU of the main board MAIN executing various programs, and the effect control means 180 is executed by the CPU of the sub board SUB. This is realized by executing the program. The game information storage means 190a is constituted by a main ROM and a main RAM mounted on the main board MAIN, and the effect information storage means 190b is constituted by a sub ROM and a sub RAM mounted on the sub board SUB. . Various programs executed by the CPU of the main board MAIN are stored in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a, and various programs executed by the CPU of the sub board SUB are stored in the sub ROM of the effect information storage means 190b. The stored setting change means 103 performs control to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage area 1913 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. 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 setting values are changed in the order of, and the setting values are determined based on the game start signal from the start switch 230 that is activated by pressing the start lever SL, and the determined setting values are stored in the setting value storage area 1913. 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 setting change means 103 also initializes information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a based on the setting value being confirmed in the setting change mode. I do. Particularly in the present embodiment, with respect to the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a, a lottery flag storage area 1915, a game state storage area 1916, an RT state storage area 1917, an effect state storage area 1918, an AT end determination counter 1919, and a clear counter The information stored in 1920 is initialized by the first initialization process. More specifically, except for the lottery flag storage area 1915, the game state storage area 1916, the RT state storage area 1917, the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. A storage area (an example of a first storage area) is designated as an information holding area, and information stored in a storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM is initialized. Therefore, in the main RAM, the set value storage area 1913, the credit information storage area 1914, and the ratio information storage area 1921 are designated as information holding areas, and the information stored in these storage areas is stored in the first initialization area. Depending on the processing, it is held without being initialized.

  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. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to store (store) a maximum of 50 medals in the credit information storage area 1914 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. When the bet button B0 is pressed in a state where medals are stored in the gaming machine with credits, the insertion accepting means 105 limits the specified number of insertions to accompany the bet switch 220 and the credit information storage area. The medal memorized in 1914 is set 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, which internal lottery table is used for internal lottery among a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage unit 190a? To decide. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main lottery table storage area 1910 stores six types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 6) as shown in FIGS. 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 the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9, the common bell, the watermelon A, the watermelon B, Watermelon C, cherry, and JAC are 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 type of 8 small roles (a small role with 8 dividends (small role 6): an example of a predetermined role) are shown to be won in common. Means that one type of thirteen small roles (dividends of thirteen (small role 9)) and one type of small 14 (dividends of 14 small roles (small role 10)) overlap. Indicates that they 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 as a winning mode of replay, normal replay 1, normal replay 2, special replay, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12, Is set.

  The winning mode of each replay will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7. The normal replay 1, the normal replay 2, and the special replay indicate that two types of replay including the replay 1 are won in duplicate. , Batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 indicate that two to five kinds of replays including replay 1 and replay 2 are won, and batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 are replay 1 and replay 3. It shows that 2 to 5 types of replays including the same are 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 the present embodiment, the normal state, the RB establishment state (an example of the bonus establishment state), the RB state (an example of the bonus state), the BB establishment state (an example of the bonus establishment state), and the BB state as the gaming state (An example of a bonus state) can be set, and a non-RT state, an RT1 state, an RT2 state, and an RT3 state can be set as an RT state (replay lottery state). In the lottery table selection process, Any one of the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the RT state.

  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, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation means 110 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 230, and the acquired random number value is provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910.

  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 a lottery flag storage area 1915 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state on the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The combination 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 to the case where 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 in which the winning state of the bonus lottery flag is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the bonus lottery flag already won and the small role 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 obtains a stop position (logic calculation) of the rotating reel based on the priority, and a stop stored in a stop control table storage area 1911 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. A process of determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process) is performed with reference to the control table.

  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 according to the present embodiment, priorities are set 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 winning state. If there is a symbol indicating a winning position of a combination with a low priority for a candidate for a stop position including a symbol forming a winning pattern for a combination with a high priority according to the priority associated with each combination. The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the stop position candidate.

  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 process, 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 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage unit 190a. The stop control table stored in the stop control table storage area 1911 is determined with reference to the stop control 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 this embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when any one of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 12 is won, the correct batting order is set for each batting order replay as shown in FIG. A pressing order different from the correct answer order is treated as an incorrect answer order.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when any one of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are 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 7 to the batting order replay 12 is won and the stop button B1 to B3 is 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 this embodiment, in the stop control table that is referenced when either normal replay 1 or normal replay 2 is won, in any case, replay 1 wins regardless of the pressing order, and special replay wins. In the stop control table referred to in this case, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that the replay 4 wins regardless of the pressing order.

  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, all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage area 1913 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the active line at the time is a predetermined winning 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.

  When medal credit storage (storage storage) is permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit HP, the credit information storage area 1914 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a is used. A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the stored number of credits (number of medals stored in credit) 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 in a normal state, an RB establishment state (an example of a bonus establishment state), an RB state (an example of a bonus state), and a BB establishment state (an example of a bonus establishment state). ) And a BB state (an example of a bonus state), a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state is performed. In the present embodiment, information indicating the staying game state is stored in a game state storage area 1916 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a. 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.

  Also, 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 In the present embodiment, count information regarding the number of winnings of a small role in the RB state and the number of games in the RB state is stored in the game state storage area 1916.

  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 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 targets. 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. In the present embodiment, count information regarding the number of payouts in the BB state is stored in the gaming state storage area 1916.

  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 information indicating the staying RT state is stored in the RT state storage area 1917 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a. Further, in the present embodiment, the replay lottery mode differs depending on the RT state, and specifically, at least one of the replay winning probability, the type of replay to be a lottery, and the combination of replays to be won in duplicate is different. ing. 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, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, normal replay 1 and normal replay 2 are set as the winning mode of replay, and the winning probability of replay is about 1 / An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 1 set in 7.3 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. Also, in the RT1 state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, normal replay 1 and batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 are set as replay winning modes, and the replay winning probability is set. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 2 set to about 1 / 7.3 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 process shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT2 state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, normal replay 1 and batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 are set as the replay winning mode, and the replay winning probability is set. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 3 set to about 1 / 2.5 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. Also, in the RT3 state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, normal replay 1, normal replay 2, and special replay are set as the replay winning mode, and the replay winning probability is about An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 4 set to 1 / 2.0 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, an AT preparation state, an AT state, and an AT end standby state, To set the production state to the AT state (assist time state), determine the success or failure of the AT state end condition based on the value of the AT end determination counter 1919, and end the AT state when the AT state end condition is satisfied. To control. In the present embodiment, the information indicating the staying effect state is stored in the effect state storage area 1918 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a. Further, in this embodiment, when the player is in the AT preparation state or AT state, the effect control means 180 notifies the correct strike order when winning the strike order bell, thereby making the eight small combinations (pocket 6: predetermined). A winning assist effect that assists the winning of an example of a small role is performed, and an assist time game in which a medal can be obtained more easily than a game staying in a non-AT state can be performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the privilege granting means 175 can set a normal section, an internal standby section, and an advantageous section, and in the normal section, the rendering state is fixed to the initial non-AT state, and AT lottery is performed. The advantageous state is started by winning the AT lottery, and the production state can be set to the AT state on the condition that it is the advantageous region. And, in the game of the normal section, when the game state is the normal state, the privilege granting means 175 is based on the fact that the result of the internal lottery is different from any of the common bell, the regular bonus (RB), and the lose. An example of a specific lottery). That is, in this embodiment, the hitting bell 1 to the hitting bell 9, the watermelon, the cherry, the normal replay 1, the normal replay 2, the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 12, the special replay, and the big bonus (BB) whose winning probability does not vary depending on the set value. The AT lottery is performed in the game in which one of the winnings is obtained. 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 area 1910, and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, the winning probability of the AT lottery is set to 1/256, and the random number value for internal lottery associated with the normal replay 1, watermelon, cherry, and big bonus (BB) is won or lost. All of the random numbers for the internal lottery assigned to the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9, the normal replay 2, the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 12, and the special replay are all assigned to be lost. If the random value acquired for the internal lottery is associated with winning in the AT lottery table, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery does not vary under the influence of the set value. Further, in this embodiment, even in the advantageous section, when the performance state is the non-AT state and the gaming state is the normal state, the AT lottery is executed based on the random number value acquired by the internal lottery, and is the same as the normal section. If the AT lottery is determined based on the above conditions and one of watermelon, cherry, normal replay 1 and big bonus (BB) is won, the AT lottery may be won.

  Then, when the bonus granting means 175 wins the AT lottery in the normal zone, it starts the advantageous zone based on the fact that the AT lottery is won and shifts the production state from the non-AT state to the AT state via the AT preparation state. Thus, assist time games are performed in advantageous sections. If an AT lottery based on the Big Bonus (BB) win is won, the winning information of the AT 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 AT ready state, and the state is shifted to the AT state via the AT ready 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 highly likely to be staying in the non-AT state at the time of winning the AT lottery, the replay 2 is awarded at the time of winning the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 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 7 to the batting order replay 12 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 the present embodiment, in the AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 performs a winning assistance effect informing the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell, 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 the incorrect answering order so that the symbol combination indicating the RT variation blank is displayed on the active line. For this reason, if the AT lottery is won while 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 ready 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 based on the fact that any one of the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 is won in the RT2 state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when 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 RB state is set to the AT ready state, and the effect state is shifted to the AT state after the RT state is shifted to the RT3 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 effective line in order to guide the RT state to the RT1 state. No winning assistance will be performed.

  Further, the privilege granting means 175 is provided with a value “50” corresponding to 50 times as the number of games that is the end condition of the AT state in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a based on the winning of the AT lottery. In the AT state, each time an assist time game is performed, for example, one time from the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 when the start lever SL is pressed. The decrement is updated by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to the assist time game. Further, in the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 1919 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.

  Then, when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 1915 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 RT state shifts to the non-RT state or the RT1 state in the AT end standby state, the effect state is returned to the non-AT state. 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. It should be noted that the presentation state after the end of the AT state may return to the non-AT state without providing the AT end standby state. The return condition from the AT end standby state to the non-AT state is, for example, that the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer hit order when the hitting bell is selected, and the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line. Or it may be that one small role wins.

  In addition, 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 1919 in the AT state, and the winning mode obtained by the internal lottery is a watermelon, cherry Or, if it is a special replay, it may win a lottery. In the present embodiment, by adding an added value to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919, the number of executions of the assist time game in the advantageous section can be increased.

  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 area 1910, and it is determined whether or not the extra lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the extra lottery table, winning or losing is associated with random numbers for internal lottery associated with watermelon, cherry, and special replay. If it is associated, it is determined that the winning lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the number of random numbers associated with the winning of the extra lottery differs according to the winning mode obtained by the internal lottery, and it becomes easier to win the extra lottery in the order of “watermelon <cherry <special replay”. It is like that. In addition, the added value when winning the extra lottery is selected in the order of “special replay <cherry <watermelon”. The relationship between the winning mode of the internal lottery and the number of random values associated with the winning of the extra lottery, and the relationship between the winning mode of the internal lottery and the added value when winning the extra lottery are described above. It is not restricted to a thing, It can determine arbitrarily. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the extra lottery (the ratio that the winning is associated with the total number of random numbers for internal lottery) and the added value when winning the extra lottery are not changed depending on the set value. It has become.

  In addition, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the privilege granting means 175 interrupts the AT state by stopping the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 1915 based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), 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 the big bonus (BB) is won in the situation where the game is performed in the AT state in the advantageous section, the return to the AT state is confirmed after the end of the BB state. Is to be maintained.

  In addition, when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the AT state, the privilege granting means 175 is also based on the regular bonus (RB) winning 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 according to 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 performed in the AT state in the advantageous section, the advantageous section is maintained even in the RB state and is advantageous even after the end of the RB state. As long as the end condition of the section is not satisfied, the advantageous section is maintained.

  Also, in this embodiment, if a big bonus (BB) is won in a game where the production state is staying in the non-AT state in the advantageous section, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the AT lottery, After completing the BB state, if the AT transition is made through the AT preparation state, and the AT lottery is not won at the time of winning the big bonus (BB), the effect state returns to the non-AT state after the end of the BB state. As a result, the advantageous section ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) is won in a game in which the effect state is staying in the AT end standby state in the advantageous section, the BB state is established because the AT lottery is not performed in the AT end standby state. At the end of the stage, the effect state is to return to the non-AT state, and when the effect state returns to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state, the advantageous section ends. On the other hand, when a regular bonus (RB) is won in a game in which the production state is in the AT end standby state in the advantageous section, the regular bonus (RB) winning and the start and end of the RB state are the start of the advantageous section Therefore, the advantageous section is maintained even in the RB state, and the advantageous section is maintained even after the end of the RB state unless the termination condition of the advantageous section is satisfied.

  Further, the privilege granting means 175 performs a second initialization process for initializing information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a based on the end of the advantageous section. In particular, in the present embodiment, with respect to the main RAM of the game information storage means 190, information stored in the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 is initialized by the second initialization process. More specifically, a storage area (an example of a second storage area) other than the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a is designated as the information holding area. The information stored in the storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM is initialized. Therefore, when the second initialization process is performed along with the end of the advantageous section, unlike the case where the first initialization process is performed in the setting change mode, the set value storage area 1913, the credit information storage area 1914, In addition to the ratio information storage area 1921, the lottery flag storage area 1915, the gaming state storage area 1916, and the RT state storage area 1917 are also designated as information holding areas, and the information stored in these storage areas is 2 In some initialization processes, they are held without being initialized. When the second initialization process is performed, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the values of the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0), and the normal period To come back.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, in addition to the normal section and the advantageous section, it is possible to set an internal middle standby section, and the privilege granting means 175 is advantageous based on winning the AT lottery in the normal section. The section starts, but it was won in the AT lottery at the time of winning the big bonus (BB), but the big bonus (BB) was not won and the big bonus (BB) was won. The advantageous section starts via the waiting section. In the present embodiment, the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end standby state can be set only in the advantageous zone. Further, in this embodiment, even if the regular bonus (RB) is won, no AT lottery is performed when the regular bonus (RB) is won. Therefore, even if the regular bonus (RB) is won, the regular bonus (RB) is won. However, even if the regular bonus (RB) winning state is carried over without winning a prize, it will not shift to the internal middle standby section.

  In this embodiment, the value of the clear counter 1920 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1) in the game in which the AT lottery is won in the normal section, and in the advantageous section, Every time a game is played, increment update is performed by adding a constant value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game to the value of the clear counter 1920, and the value of the clear counter 1920 is set to a threshold value (for example, 1500). ) Has been exceeded (the value of the clear counter has reached “1501”), the end condition of the advantageous section is established. In this embodiment, the clear counter 1920 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 1920 is updated at any timing. For example, a game start operation on the start lever SL may be used as an update opportunity. In the advantageous section, the clear counter 1920 is updated even if a transition to each effect state such as the AT preparation state or the AT preparation state occurs unless the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. If you win the AT lottery 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 standby zone, the internal standby zone In FIG. 5, the clear counter 1920 is not updated, and the clear counter 1920 is updated with the start of the advantageous section.

  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 AT lottery, a value “1500” corresponding to 1500 times that is the number of games to be an end condition of the advantageous section is set in the clear counter 1920, and one game is performed in the advantageous section. Each time the counter value is cleared, a decrement is updated by subtracting a certain value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the clear counter 1920, and the stored value of the clear counter 1920 reaches an initial value (for example, 0). The advantageous section may be terminated.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, the second 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 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the situation where the user stays in the AT state, the AT state is forcibly terminated by the second initialization process, and the rendering state is initialized to the non-AT state. At the same time, the values of the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0). Further, even when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the situation where the AT preparation state is stayed, the AT preparation state is forcibly terminated by the second initialization process, and the production state is initialized to the non-AT state. At the same time, the values of the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0), and the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the situation where the AT end standby state is maintained. In such a case, even if the condition for returning to the non-AT state is not satisfied, the AT end standby state is forcibly terminated by the second initialization process, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the value of the clear counter 1920 is It is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). In the present embodiment, the production state is not initialized by turning on / off the power, but when activated in the setting change mode, the first initialization process is performed in the setting change mode. The effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the values of the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0).

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied even when the effect state returns to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state, and the effect state storage area 1918 in the main RAM is accompanied with the end of the advantageous section. Then, a second initialization process for initializing information stored in the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 is executed.

  Also, the privilege granting means 175 wins the AT 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 1920 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1). Set to to generate a favorable 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 when winning the AT lottery at that time, it shifts to the internal middle standby section, and the advantageous section starts with the big bonus (BB) winning. . On the other hand, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section but the AT lottery is not won, the advantageous section will 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 AT 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 establishment state or the BB establishment state and when the gaming state is the RB state or the BB state, the AT 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. That is, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, the BB state is set to the advantageous section only when the AT 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 second initialization process is performed before the big bonus (BB) is won, the big bonus is awarded. The BB state that is shifted by winning the (BB) is set to the normal section, and even if the BB state is shifted to the advantageous section, the ending condition for the advantageous section is established before the BB state termination condition is established, and the second initial state is established. In the case where the conversion process is performed, after the second initialization process, the game state is changed to the BB state and switched to the normal section. In addition, even if the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section, if the second initialization process is performed before the regular bonus (RB) is won and the second initialization process is performed, the regular bonus (RB) The RB state that is shifted by winning the RB) is set to the normal section, and even if the RB state is shifted to the RB state in the advantageous section, the ending condition of the advantageous section is satisfied before the RB state termination condition is satisfied, and the second initialization is performed. When the process is performed, after the second initialization process, the game state is changed to the RB state and switched to the normal section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, execution of the AT lottery is prohibited when it is an internal medium waiting section, and each lottery is not executed even if a winning mode that triggers the execution of the AT lottery is obtained in the internal lottery. It has become. However, the AT lottery may be executed also in the internal standby section, but in that case, it is preferable to invalidate the result of the AT lottery.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value and the BB is established, the advantageous section ends and the second initialization process is performed. In this case, When the big bonus (BB) that has already been won in the game of the normal section after the advantageous section has not been won, the winning of the big bonus (BB) is not accompanied by the transition to the advantageous section. Therefore, the normal section is maintained and the transition to the internal middle standby section is not made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the clear counter 1920 value 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 second initialization process is performed to shift to the normal section, but since the AT lottery is not performed in the BB state in the normal section, the advantageous section ends in the situation where the BB state is stayed. When the second initialization process is performed, the effect state after the end of the BB state is always the non-AT state. Since the gaming state is not initialized by the second initialization process associated with the end of the advantageous section, the second initialization process is performed when the second initialization process is performed in a situation where the player stays in the BB state. Information such as the number of payouts in a game in the BB state that has been digested before the game is performed is not initialized by the second initialization process because the game state storage area 1916 is designated as the information holding area. The game in the BB state is played until the end condition for the BB state is satisfied.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the clear counter 1920 value exceeds the threshold value and stays in the RB state, the advantageous section is terminated regardless of whether the RB state termination condition is satisfied. The second initialization process is performed to shift to the normal section, but since the AT lottery is not performed in the RB state in the normal section, the advantageous section ends in the situation where the RB state is stayed. When the second initialization process is performed, the effect state after the end of the RB state is always the non-AT state. Since the gaming state is not initialized by the second initialization process accompanying the end of the advantageous section, the second initialization process is performed when the second initialization process is performed in a situation where the player stays in the RB state. Information such as the number of payouts in the game in the RB state that has been consumed until the game is executed is not initialized by the second initialization process because the game state storage area 1916 is designated as the information holding area. The game in the RB state is played until the end condition for the RB state is satisfied.

  Further, in this embodiment, the advantageous section is started by winning the AT lottery in the normal section, and in the advantageous section, the performance state is set to the AT state and the assist time game is performed, but the AT state is ended. Even if the end condition of the advantageous section is not established, the advantageous section is maintained. That is, in this embodiment, since the advantageous section continues even after the end of the AT state, there is a case where the advantageous state stays in the advantageous section even if the performance state returns to the non-AT state.

  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 1920. For example, when a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set in the clear counter 1920 in accordance with the transition to the advantageous section, the advantageous section is based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 1920 becomes larger than the initial value “0”. When the notification is started and the value of the clear counter 1920 is initialized to the initial value “0” along with the end of the advantageous section and the transition to the normal section, the value of the clear counter 1920 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. Further, the section indicator SEC does not need to be provided exclusively as in the present embodiment. In the game information display section DS, a credit indicator for displaying the number of medals credits, a payout indicator for displaying the number of medals paid out, 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 you are staying in an advantageous section by switching on / off the dot display 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 so that the advantageous section is notified.

  The ratio calculation means 177 includes an advantageous section stay ratio that is a ratio of the total number of games in the advantageous section with respect to the total number of games, and a BB state with respect to the number of medals that the gaming machine has paid out (a continuous function related to the first type special object). In the actuating device), the RB state (first type special feature) and the BB state (first type special) with respect to the continuous character ratio that is the ratio of the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine and the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine In the accessory continuous action device), the accessory ratio that is the ratio of the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine is calculated. In the present embodiment, with respect to a bonus game in which an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 6, the consecutive character ratio is calculated using the total number of payouts in the bonus game in the BB state, and the bonus game in the RB state The bonus rate is calculated using the total number of payouts in the bonus game in the BB state.

  First, when calculating the stay ratio of the advantageous section, the total number of games updated in each ratio play in the ratio information storage area 1921 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a and the advantageous section The number of advantageous section games updated every time a game is played is counted. The total number of games is counted every time a game is played regardless of the game section, the game state, the production state, and the RT state, and the advantage section game count is a game staying in the advantage section. It is counted only when is performed.

  Then, the ratio calculation means 177 calculates the ratio of the advantageous section game frequency with respect to the total number of games as the advantageous section stay ratio (%) based on the total number of games and the advantageous section game count accumulated in the ratio information storage area 1921. The calculated advantageous section stay ratio is stored in the ratio information storage area 1921 of the main RAM.

  In addition, when calculating the consecutive character ratio and the character ratio, every time a small role is won in the bonus game in the BB state, the payout number of medals corresponding to the winning small role is totaled, and the ratio information storage area 1921 is saved as the number of consecutive winnings, and every time a small combination wins in a bonus game in the BB state and a bonus game in the RB state, the number of medals paid out corresponding to the winning small combination is totaled and ratio It is stored in the information storage area 1921 as the number of winning items to be paid out, and every time a small role is won in the game regardless of the game section, gaming state, production state, and RT state, the medal corresponding to the winning small portion is paid out. The numbers are totaled and stored in the ratio information storage area 1921 as the total number of payouts.

  Then, the ratio calculation means 177 sets the ratio of the number of consecutive feature payouts with respect to the total number of payouts as the continuous feature ratio (%) based on the total number of payouts and the number of consecutive feature payouts accumulated in the ratio information storage area 1921. In addition to calculating, based on the total number of payouts and the number of items paid out, the ratio of the number of items paid out with respect to the total number of payouts is calculated as an accessory ratio (%), and these calculation results are stored in the ratio information storage area 1921. save. In addition to the type 1 special features employed in the present embodiment, the types included in the number of paid out items are type 2 special features (explained later) and normal features (bonus). There is a role that allows the game to be played only once).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the processing for calculating the advantageous section stay ratio, the consecutive character ratio, and the character ratio is performed by performing a next game after the winning determination process is performed and the game result is determined. This is performed based on the pressing of the setting change button until it is set to the throwing state (non-game). As described above, in this embodiment, it is necessary to open the lower front door DD to operate the setting change button. If the lower front door DD is opened while the power is on, the gaming machine is in an error state. The error type is set to the door opening error on condition that no error other than the door opening error has occurred. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, in addition to a door opening error due to the opening of the lower front door DD, a hopper empty error due to the absence of medals in the hopper unit HP, and a medal inserted from the medal slot MI are detected as errors. There is a selector error due to clogged medals in the selector (not shown), and other errors are given priority over the door opening error, and multiple types of errors including door opening errors occur. If the error is not solved, the door opening error is not set unless other errors are resolved. In this embodiment, the advantageous section stay ratio and the like are calculated based on the fact that the setting change button is pressed when the game is not playing and the error type is set to the door opening error in the error state. In the present embodiment, the advantageous section stay ratio may be calculated every time a game is played, and the consecutive character ratio and the character ratio are played a predetermined number of times (for example, 400 times). It may be calculated every time.

  Further, the ratio information storage area 1921 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a is not initialized by an operation on the operation means provided in the gaming machine, and the data is retained, for example, the setting value is changed. Even in this case, the data is retained without being initialized, and the data is retained without being initialized even when the power is turned ON / OFF. Regarding the ratio information storage area 1921, when the total value of the total number of games, the number of advantageous section games, or the total number of payouts has reached the upper limit, it is based on the fact that one of the total values has reached the upper limit. Processing related to counting of the number of games and the number of payouts is stopped.

  And in this embodiment, the calculation result regarding the advantageous section stay ratio, the continuous character ratio, and the character ratio stored in the ratio information storage area 1921 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a is the ratio indicator RAT. Is displayed. Specifically, when the lower section front door DD is opened and the setting change button is pressed, the ratio calculation means 177 calculates the advantageous section stay ratio and the like and stores it in the ratio information storage area 1921. Whether or not the gaming machine has been tampered with by displaying the advantageous section stay ratio, the continuous character ratio, and the character ratio corresponding to the calculation result stored in the information storage area 1921 sequentially on the ratio indicator RAT. It can be confirmed.

  The effect control unit 180 uses the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage area 1922 provided in the sub ROM of the effect information storage unit 190b. Control relating to the sound effect performed using the sound device 340 (an example of the effect device) is performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state, or a display on a liquid crystal display LCD By changing the contents or outputting sound from the speaker SP, execution control of effects for exciting the game or assisting the game is performed according to the progress of the game. The contents of the effects executed in the game are based on the effect lottery table stored in the sub-lottery table storage area 19123 provided in the sub ROM of the effect information storage means 190b in the game state, effect state, internal lottery result, etc. It is determined by referring accordingly. In this embodiment, image data corresponding to the progress of the game is read from the effect data storage area 1922 of the sub ROM into the image buffer 1924 provided in the sub RAM, and is based on the image data read into the image buffer 1924. The image is output to the liquid crystal display LCD, the sound data corresponding to the progress of the game is read from the effect data storage area 1922 of the sub ROM into the sound buffer 1925 provided in the sub RAM, and the sound read into the sound buffer 1925 is read. Sound based on the data is output from the speaker SP.

  Then, when the production states are the AT preparation state and the AT state, the production control means 180 notifies the winning assistance effect for notifying the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell and assisting the winning of 8 small roles, on the display device 330 and the sound. Control to be executed by the device 340 is performed. However, even if the production state is the AT ready state, the RT state is a non-RT state, or in the AT state, when the batting order bell is won, a small player wins due to a player's operation mistake 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.

  Further, when the production state is the AT preparation state, the production control means 180 informs the correct batting order at the time of winning order of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 when the RT state stays in the RT1 state. In the situation where the display device 330 or the sound device 340 executes the winning assistance effect that assists the winning of the player, and the RT state stays in the RT2 state, the correct batting order is notified when the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 are won. 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 6. 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 7 to the batting order replay 12, 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 assist control game is played in the AT state, the effect control unit 180 displays a remaining number display effect for displaying the remaining number of games until the AT state is ended on the display device 330 such as a liquid crystal display LCD. Control to be executed. In the remaining number display effect, when the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 is subtracted by performing the assist time game, the display content is changed so that the remaining number of games is reduced to reflect the subtraction. . When the added value is added to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919, the addition of the number of games corresponding to the added value is notified and the remaining number of games reflecting the added value is displayed as the remaining number display effect. Is notified to the player.

  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. Method of this embodiment In this embodiment, it is possible to set a normal section and an advantageous section as a gaming section, and AT lottery is performed when the performance state is a non-AT state in any gaming section. Assist time games can be played only when

  Specifically, the production state is always set to the non-AT state in the normal section, and the AT lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery, but the winning probability of the AT lottery in the normal section is about 1 / 256 is fixed. In the present embodiment, when the AT lottery is won in the normal section, the advantageous section starts, and the production state can be set to the AT state in the advantageous section. The advantageous period continues until the production state returns to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state or the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, and the production state changes from the AT state to the non-AT state. Even if it falls, the situation that stays in the advantageous section occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, there are a case where the user stays in the normal section and a case where the user stays in the advantageous section in the non-AT state.

  In this embodiment, when the advantageous section ends when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 is set to the threshold value when the effect state is the AT state. Even if not reached, the AT state is forcibly ended by the second initialization process, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. If the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value even if the performance state is the AT preparation state, the AT preparation state is forcibly terminated without shifting to the AT state, and the second initialization process is performed. The performance state is initialized to the non-AT state. That is, in the present embodiment, the situation that is advantageous for the player to perform the second initialization process based on the value of the clear counter 1920 is prevented from continuing for a long time. Note that the threshold value of the clear counter 1920 can be set so that the number of acquired medals in the advantageous section (the difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out medals) 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 1920 is a value corresponding to the number of games calculated by 3000 pieces / tilt value. Here, the inclination 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 ratio 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 the present embodiment is 1500 (= 3000/2 pieces), and after the shift to the advantageous section, “1” is set in the clear counter 1920, and 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 these designs. The threshold value of the clear counter 1920 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.

  In this embodiment, based on the end of the advantageous section, the set value storage area 1913, the credit information storage area 1914, the lottery flag storage area 1915, and the game state storage provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. A second initialization process for initializing information stored in a storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM by designating the area 1916, the RT state storage area 1917, and the ratio information storage area 1921 as information holding areas By executing, the main RAM initializes information stored in the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 (information related to the execution of the assist time game). When the second initialization process is performed at the end of the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter 1920 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0), so the value of the clear counter 1920 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1). As described above, the section indicator SEC that performs the advantageous section notification ends the advantageous section notification with the initialization process.

  In the present embodiment, in the setting change mode, the setting value can be set between six setting values of setting 1 to setting 6, and the main RAM is set based on the setting value being determined in the setting changing mode. A first initialization process for initializing a part of the storage area is executed. In this case, an initialization process for initializing a storage area different from the second initialization process performed at the end of the advantageous section is performed. Executed. Specifically, when the first initialization process is performed in the setting change mode, the setting value storage area 1913, the credit information storage area 1914, and the ratio information storage area 1921 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. Is designated as an information holding area, and information stored in a storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM is initialized. Therefore, in the setting change mode, not only the main RAM effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920, but also the lottery flag storage area 1915, the game state storage area 1916, and the RT state storage area 1917. The stored information is also initialized, all lottery flags are initialized to the non-winning state, the gaming state is initialized to the normal state, and the RT state is initialized to the non-RT state.

  In the gaming machine as in the present embodiment, since a game cannot be performed in the setting change mode, in the first initialization process in the setting change mode, the lottery flag storage area 1915 provided in the main RAM, the gaming state Even if the storage area 1916 and the RT state storage area 1917 are initialized, the progress of the game is not affected. On the other hand, since the second initialization process at the end of the advantageous section is executed in the game mode, the lottery flag storage area 1915, the game state storage area 1916, and the RT state storage area 1917 provided in the main RAM are initialized. If it does, it will have a significant impact on the progress of the game and will cause the inconvenience that technical standards for providing gaming machines to the market cannot be met. Originally, when performing the initialization process, it is easiest to initialize all the information stored in the main RAM without distinguishing, but the total number of games, the number of advantageous section games, the total number of payouts If the information derived from the gaming history such as the number of items paid out or the number of consecutive items paid out is lost, it is possible to provide accurate information on whether or not the gaming machine has been tampered with in the ratio indicator RAT. There is also the inconvenience that it cannot be done. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first initialization process performed in the setting change mode and the second initialization process performed at the end of the advantageous section, any initialization process is performed for the ratio information storage area 1921. However, by including it in the information holding area, the counter measure is strengthened by preventing the total information from being lost and the accuracy of the information provided via the ratio indicator RAT from being lost. In particular, the information to be displayed on the ratio display RAT is a means for confirming that the gaming machine is operating in accordance with the design specifications and has not been tampered with illegally after the gaming machine is shipped to the market. It is not preferable that information to be displayed on the ratio indicator RAT is initialized in accordance with a setting value change operation that can be arbitrarily performed in a game hall where a player conducts a game by installing In addition, since the information on the advantageous section stay ratio and the like should not be initialized every time the advantageous section ends, the ratio information storage area 1921 is stored in the first initialization process and the second initialization process as in the present embodiment. In any case, by including the information in the information holding area, the control information related to the execution of the assist time game in the advantageous section is surely erased in each initialization process, and the gaming machine is illegally operated. It is possible to prevent the accuracy of the information provided in a ratio indicator RAT to confirm that it is not granulated is lost. Further, in this embodiment, both the first initialization process and the second initialization process are necessary for normal operation of gaming machines such as the main RAM setting value storage area 1913 and the credit information storage area 1914. Since the information is included in the information holding area, normal operation of the gaming machine after the initialization process can be ensured.

  In the present embodiment, the setting value is determined when the first initialization process is performed in the setting change mode. However, the first initialization process is performed when the gaming machine is activated in the setting change mode. Alternatively, the first initialization process may be performed when an operation performed on either the operation on the reset switch RS for selecting the setting value or the operation on the start lever SL for confirming the setting value is accepted. Various execution triggers such as performing a first initialization process when returning from the setting change mode to the game mode may be employed as appropriate.

  Further, the initialization process of the sub-RAM of the effect information storage means 190b may be performed at the end of the advantageous section or in each initialization process performed in the setting change mode. In this case, all the storage areas of the sub RAM may be initialized, or only a part of the storage areas including the image buffer 1924 and the sound buffer 1925 in the sub RAM may be initialized. . Also, one of the first initialization process in the setting change mode and the second initialization process at the end of the advantageous interval is performed, but the sub RAM initialization process is not performed on the other side. However, considering the reduction in the size of the program storage area, it is preferable to share the initialization processing of these sub-RAMs.

  The storage area designated as the information holding area in the main RAM when the first initialization process and the second initialization process are executed is necessary for stable and normal operation of the gaming machine after each initialization process. A storage area for storing information can be included. For example, a storage area for storing information on excitation of a reel, a storage area for storing information on errors, and the like can be included.

  In the setting change mode, the first initialization process may be executed with the same storage area as the second initialization process performed at the end of the advantageous section being initialized. That is, even when the first initialization process is performed in the setting change mode, the setting value storage area 1913, the credit information storage area 1914, the lottery flag storage area 1915, and the gaming state storage provided in the main RAM of the gaming information storage means 190a. Information stored in a storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM can be initialized by designating the area 1916, the RT state storage area 1917, and the ratio information storage area 1921 as information holding areas.

  In this way, if the first initialization process in the setting change mode is limited to information related to control in the advantageous section, which is information to be initialized at the end of the advantageous section, the initialization process is shared. Can be realized. If the first initialization process performed in the setting change mode and the second initialization process performed at the end of the advantageous section are shared, the size of the program storage area of the main ROM of the game information storage unit 190a is reduced. The design environment of the gaming machine can be greatly improved.

  In the first initialization process in the setting change mode, the RT state storage area 1917 is designated as the information holding area, but the lottery flag storage area 1915 and the gaming state storage area 1916 are not designated as the information holding areas and are to be initialized. The lottery flag storage area 1915 and the gaming state storage area 1916 are designated as information holding areas, but the RT state storage area 1917 may be designated as an initialization target without being designated as the information holding area.

  In the present embodiment, the second initialization process is executed by returning the performance state to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state as the end condition of the advantageous section that does not depend on the value of the clear counter 1920. After the state ends, the second initialization process may be executed by ending the advantageous section on the condition that the state has shifted to a predetermined RT state without winning the AT lottery.

  For example, when the transition to the non-RT state is set as the end condition of the advantageous section, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line in the AT end standby state, the transition is made to the non-AT state. If the counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the advantageous section continues, and when the player shifts to the non-RT state by winning a single piece without winning the AT lottery, the advantageous section ends and the second initialization process is performed. Executed. 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, when the transition to the RT1 state is used as the end condition of the advantageous section, the transition to the non-AT state is made when one winning combination is won in the AT end standby state, but the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value. If not, the advantageous section continues, and when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the active line without winning the AT lottery, the advantageous section ends and the second initialization is performed when the state transitions to the RT1 state. Processing is executed. 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.

  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 the gameability in which the player increases the number of medals on hand. In the present embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the situation where the BB state is stayed in the advantageous section, whether or not the end condition is satisfied with respect to the BB state. The advantageous section is ended and the second 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 particularly when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, even in the middle of the BB state. Since the second initialization process is performed to return to the normal section, it is possible to prevent an excessive number of medals from being obtained in the advantageous section by far exceeding the designed expected value of 3000. Yes.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility of winning the AT 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. Based on the above, it is decided whether to start the advantageous section, and if the big bonus (BB) is not won, the big bonus (BB) will start from the big bonus (BB). The normal section is maintained until the BB state that shifts with the winning of the game ends, and if the AT 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 1920 is started. In other words, in the present embodiment, with respect to the 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 that shifts by winning the big bonus (BB). By updating the value of 1920, it is possible to suitably adjust the medal acquisition amount in the advantageous section and suppress the shooting performance.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the advantageous section always continues 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 1920 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 game state is the normal state in the normal section as shown in FIG. While performing the AT lottery, the AT lottery is not executed even in the normal section when the gaming state is the BB establishment state or the BB state. For example, in the BB established state, there may be a case where the winning mode of normal replay 1, cherry or watermelon is obtained by internal lottery, but even if these winning modes are obtained, the gaming state is the BB established state. The AT lottery is not executed, and in the BB state, any winning mode of normal replay 1, cherry, watermelon, and big bonus (BB) is not obtained, so the AT lottery is executed. Absent. That is, after winning the big bonus (BB) in the regular section, if the AT 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, the AT lottery may be won even in the BB state in the specifications that may be won in the AT lottery when some of the small roles are won In this embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery in the normal section changes substantially with the increase in the winning probability of the small role in the BB state. In this embodiment, the gaming state In the BB state, the AT lottery is not performed even in the normal section, so that the winning probability of the AT lottery in the normal section can be kept constant and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  It should be noted that the AT lottery may not be performed because the winning mode that triggers the AT lottery is not obtained in the BB establishment state, for example, the AT lottery is performed only when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state. If configured to execute, in the BB establishment state, it is possible to prevent the AT 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 a 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 AT lottery is not performed because the gaming state is not the normal state. You can prevent it from happening.

  Even in the advantageous zone, the value of the clear counter 1920 is updated when the BB is established, 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 1920 will continue to be updated without receiving the AT lottery or the additional lottery until the big bonus (BB) wins. The player can be motivated to actively win the winning big bonus (BB).

  In the present embodiment, the winning mode of replay (normal replay 2, batting order replays 1 to 12 and special replay) in which the winning probability fluctuates due to a change in the RT state is not won in the AT lottery. On the other hand, for the replay winning mode (normal replay 1) in which the winning probability does not change depending on the change in the RT state, the winning probability of the AT lottery is fixed regardless of the change in the RT state, and the change in the RT state is the winning of the AT lottery. It does not affect the probability. As described above, in the present embodiment, the RT state is changed among a plurality of types of RT states, and the transition to the advantageous section is made based on the fact that the winning aspect of the replay in which the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state is obtained. While there is a case, control related to the transition to the advantageous section is performed so that the transition to the advantageous section is not made based on the fact that the winning aspect of the replay whose winning probability varies depending on the RT state is obtained. .

  In the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of small roles (batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 9, watermelon, cherry, common bell) and bonuses (regular bonus (RB), big bonus (BB)) are affected by fluctuations in the RT state. Regardless, it is constant, and there is a case where a winning combination of a small role or bonus whose winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state is also selected in the AT lottery. Especially in this embodiment, When a watermelon, cherry or big bonus (BB) win is obtained in the internal lottery, an AT lottery is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the normal section, it is possible to win the AT 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 an AT lottery can be impartially granted even if the player is replaced. Can be secured.

  In the present embodiment, the probability obtained by the internal lottery for the common bell and the regular bonus (RB) is changed according to the set value, so that the expected winning value for the 14 small roles and the RB state are changed. As the set value increases as the transition rate is affected by the set value, the payout rate increases. However, the normal replay 1, watermelon, cherry, which is the winning mode that triggers the AT lottery in the normal section , And Big Bonus (BB) both have a winning mode in which the winning probability does not vary depending on the set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the lottery rate is changed according to the set value, and the AT lottery is performed with a certain probability without being affected by the set value in the normal section, and the advantageous section is shifted to any set value. Can be given equal opportunity.

  Further, in the present embodiment, assist time game is performed in a situation where the player stays in the RT3 state where a special replay can be obtained in an advantageous section, and assist is performed based on the special replay winning in the internal lottery in the assist time game. An extra lottery is performed to increase the number of times the time game is executed. In this embodiment, the special replay is subject to the internal lottery only in the RT3 state. However, depending on the setting value, the special replay whose winning probability does not vary will be added to provide an opportunity to win the lottery. It is possible to improve the playability of the assist time game while preventing the degree of advantage related to the game from being affected by the set value.

  In the present 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, but the winning probability of these small roles varies depending on the set value. I try not to. In other words, in the present embodiment, since the winning mode in which the winning probability does not change depending on the setting value is set as the winning mode that becomes the winning trigger of the lottery by adding the watermelon, cherry, and special replay, whichever setting value, In addition, in the advantageous section, it is possible to give an equal opportunity to add to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919.

  In the present embodiment, the replay 1 is included in any winning mode in the normal replay 1 in which the winning probability does not change depending on the RT state and the special replay in which the winning probability changes in accordance with the RT state. While replay 1 wins when normal replay 1 is won, replay 1 does not win when special replay is won, and replay 4 wins. And when normal replay 1 is won in the normal section, there is an opportunity to shift to the advantageous section, but even if special replay is won in the normal section, it does not shift to the advantageous section, and the special replay is won in the advantageous section In such a case, there is an opportunity to increase the number of executions of the assist time game, but no increase occurs even if the normal replay 1 is won in the advantageous section. In other words, according to the present embodiment, when replay 4 is won in the normal section, the AT lottery can not be expected, and when replay 1 is won in the normal section, the AT lottery can be expected and the advantageous section In the case of Replay 1 at the time of winning, it is not possible to expect the winning of the extra lottery, and when the Replay 4 is won in the advantageous section, the specification of the winning of the extra lottery can be expected.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of bonuses are provided, and some bonuses can be used as an opportunity to move to the advantageous section when winning, but the remaining bonuses are not triggered to move to the 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 AT lottery is not performed in the normal section. A lottery was performed, and it was configured to shift to an advantageous section by winning the AT lottery. In this way, even if the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal section, the AT 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 Even if winning, the RB state that shifts by the regular bonus (RB) winning is not set to the advantageous section, but the normal section is set to the normal section. When the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section and the AT lottery is won, The BB state which is shifted by winning the big bonus (BB) is set as an advantageous section.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) varies according to the set value, so that when the regular bonus (RB) wins in the advantageous section, the advantageous section is maintained even in the RB state. However, if there is no setting difference in the probability of winning the regular bonus (RB), the RB state is set with the regular bonus (RB) winning or winning in the advantageous section as the ending condition of the advantageous section. It is also possible to configure so that is always set to the normal section.

  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, but the opportunity to transition to the advantageous section. For the big bonus (BB) that can be, depending on the setting value, the winning probability in the internal lottery does not fluctuate, and the difference in the winning probability according to the setting value provided for the bonus depends on the setting value. 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 the winning 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 uniformly give an opportunity to add to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 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 the present 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. Also in this case, when a bonus winning mode in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value is obtained, an AT lottery or an additional lottery can be executed, while a bonus winning mode in which the winning probability changes according to the set value. If it is obtained, the AT lottery or the 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, 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 the normal replay 1 are provided. The single winning mode has a winning probability according to a set value. However, there is no trigger for the AT lottery or the extra lottery, but if the duplicate winning mode is set to trigger the AT lottery or the extra lottery without changing the winning probability depending on the set value, the regular bonus ( (RB) The winning probability is changed according to the set value, and in the winning mode including the regular bonus (RB), the lottery for the transition to the advantageous section and the lottery for increasing the number of times of assist time games in the advantageous section are executed. Will be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is provided a section indicator SEC that makes it possible to identify whether or not the user is 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 an AT lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is won, the advantageous section is continued after the end of the BB state which shifts with the winning of the big bonus (BB). Since the assist time game can be performed and whether the normal section or the advantageous section stays in the BB state can be identified by the lighting state of the section indicator SEC, the assist time game can be performed after the end of the BB state. In spite of being able to perform the game, 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 this embodiment, when the bonus granting means 175 wins the batting order bell or batting order replay in the AT ready state or AT state, the batting order bell (when the batting order bell is won) or batting order replay (when the batting order replay is won) The game information display unit DS may be controlled to display 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. In this case, game information can be displayed during the rotation of the reel 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. In addition, when the credit display or the payout display is also used as an instruction display for displaying operation instruction information regarding the stop operation, the section display SEC may also be used. For example, when a credit indicator or 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 is displayed. You may make it show whether it is staying in an advantageous area by light extinction.

  Further, in this embodiment, whether or not the AT lottery or the extra lottery is determined by using a random value for internal lottery, but when a predetermined lottery result is obtained in the internal lottery, the AT lottery or extra lottery is obtained. It is also possible to acquire a dedicated random value for and determine the success or failure by referring to a lottery table in which the acquired random value is associated with either winning or losing.

  In the present embodiment, the clear counter 1920 is updated every time a game is played, and the value of the clear counter 1920 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 payouts. 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, on the basis of winning the AT lottery, a value “3000” corresponding to 3000 medals, which is a difference number as an end condition of the advantageous section, is set in the clear counter 1920, and one game is played in the advantageous section. Every time a medals are performed, an increment update is performed to add a value corresponding to the number of medals inserted (specified number of insertions) to the value of the clear counter 1920. The decrement is updated by subtracting a value corresponding to the value of the clear counter 1920 from the value of the clear counter 1920. The section may be terminated.

  Also, for example, a predetermined value (for example, 3) is set in the clear counter 1920 based on the fact that the AT lottery has been won. The increment corresponding to the value of the clear counter 1920 is added to the value of the clear counter 1920 when the small role is won and the medal is paid out. The advantageous interval is terminated based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 1920 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 clear counter 1920 is not set to a predetermined value when the AT lottery is won, and the clear counter 1920 is updated from the initial value “0” in the advantageous section to reach the threshold value “3000”. The advantageous section may be terminated based on what has been done (or has exceeded “3000”).

  Further, in this embodiment, the AT end determination counter 1919 counts the number of games in the AT state, but the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 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.

  In addition, when the difference count of medals is counted by the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920, when the replay is won, 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 this embodiment, the AT lottery is performed when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section. However, the AT lottery is not performed when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, and the BB state is displayed 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 AT lottery is not performed. Therefore, in the BB state where the big bonus (BB) is won, the player stays in the normal section. However, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, if the value of the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the player stays in the advantageous section in the BB state that 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, 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 AT 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. If a big bonus (BB) is won while assist time games are being played in an advantageous section, an additional lottery is performed instead of an AT lottery in the BB state in which the big bonus (BB) is won. 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. When the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the BB state in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and the second initialization process is performed even if the BB state termination condition is not satisfied, It will return to the normal section, and in the BB state, it stays in the normal section after the second initialization process even though it can receive the AT lottery by staying in the advantageous section before the initialization process. This makes it impossible to receive an AT lottery in the BB state, so that it is possible to prevent the advantageous section from continuing for a long time.

  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 a game in the BB state, a bonus game may be performed with respect to any one or more of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 such that the pull-in range is narrower than other reels. In addition, this BB state belongs to the accessory continuous operation apparatus related to the so-called second type special accessory, and the number of medals paid out in the bonus game in this BB state is not included in the continuous accessory ratio. It is only included in the ratio of items.

  In this case, when the gaming state is the BB state, for the first reel R1 and the second reel R2, the rotation corresponding to the pressed stop button is within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed. The inner 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 in 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 pressing operation on the stop button B3 is performed, 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 that has been pressed so that the corresponding symbol is displayed at the display position on the active line.

  In this mode, in the BB state, a game in which a small role is always selected in each game can be performed, and a game held by the player by the game in the BB state and the assist time game in the advantageous section Providing a game with increasing media. Also in this aspect, 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 1920 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 exceeding the designed expected value in the advantageous section, 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, and in the case of an advantageous section, a winning assistance effect is performed to notify the correct answer batting order when 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 this embodiment, when the end condition of the AT state based on the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 is satisfied, the AT end standby state is shifted to the non-AT state, but the AT end standby state is not provided. A mode may be adopted, and when the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, the state may be shifted to the non-AT state regardless of the RT state.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to perform AT lottery in the non-AT state and determine whether or not to shift to the AT state. However, the CZ state is provided as the effect state, and AT lottery is not performed in the non-AT state To determine whether or not to shift to the CZ state (another example of the special effect state), perform an AT lottery in the CZ state, and shift the effect state to the AT state based on winning the AT lottery. May be. Even in the case where the CZ state is provided, the production state is fixed to the non-AT state in the normal section, and the CZ state can be set in the advantageous section, and the non-AT state does not include the CZ state.

  FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine in the embodiment in which the CZ state is provided as the effect state.

  In this aspect, a CZ end determination counter 1926 is provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a, and the privilege granting unit 175 responds to the result of the internal lottery instead of the AT lottery when the effect state is the non-AT state. Performing CZ lottery (another example of specific lottery), winning the CZ lottery, causing the production state to shift to the CZ state as shown in FIG. 18, and performing AT lottery according to the result of the internal lottery in the CZ state It is determined whether or not to shift to the AT state. The CZ lottery winning opportunity and the AT lottery winning opportunity may be the same or different. In the following, the winning opportunity for the CZ lottery will be the normal replay 1, watermelon, cherry, and big bonus (BB) wins, and the winning lot for the AT lottery will be the normal replay 1, special replay, and big bonus (BB) wins Will be described. The CZ lottery is performed when a lottery result (lottery result with no setting difference) different from the common bell, regular bonus (RB), and losing is obtained in the internal lottery. Usually, replay 1, watermelon, cherry, Refer to the CZ lottery table (stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910) in which winning is associated with a part of the random numbers for internal lottery associated with the big bonus (BB). The AT lottery is performed when a lottery result (lottery result with no setting difference) different from the common bell, regular bonus (RB), and losing is obtained in the internal lottery, but normal replay 1 and special replay Winning is supported for some of the random values associated with and all the random values associated with the big bonus (BB) Spruce is determined with reference to the AT lottery table that has been kicked. That is, in this example, there is a possibility of winning the CZ lottery only when normal replay 1, watermelon, cherry, and big bonus (BB) are won in the normal section, and normal replay 1, special replay, and big bonus (BB) in the advantageous section There is a possibility of winning the AT lottery only when winning.

  As described above, also in this example, the RT state is changed among a plurality of types of RT states, and the winning section of the normal replay 1 in which the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state is shifted to the advantageous section. While there are cases, the transition to the advantageous section is based on the fact that the winning aspect of replay (normal replay 2, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12, special replay) whose win probability varies according to the RT state is obtained. In order to avoid this, control related to the transition to the advantageous section is performed.

  When the CZ lottery is won, the privilege granting unit 175 sets a predetermined value (for example, 32) corresponding to the number of games (for example, 32) as a termination condition in the CZ end determination counter 1926, and plays the game in the CZ state. Every time it is performed, a certain value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926. When the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 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 when the AT lottery is won before the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches the threshold value, the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied. In this case, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 is set to “0”. At the same time, after completing the CZ state, the state shifts to the AT preparation state. In the CZ state, a prize winning effect is performed so as to guide the RT state to the RT3 state, but when the batting order bell is won, the winning assist effect is not performed. For this reason, in order to maintain the RT3 state in which special replay that is one of the chances of winning the AT lottery can be won, it is necessary to perform a stop operation in anticipation of the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won. Even if the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answering order when the batting order bell is won and the RT state falls, the prize winning assist effect is performed so as to guide the RT state to the RT3 state as long as the CZ state remains. That is, in the CZ state, maintaining the RT3 state as much as possible increases the possibility of winning the AT lottery.

  In particular, in this example, as described above, when the player is in the CZ state in the advantageous section, a game for acquiring the right of the assist time game is performed by guiding the RT state to the RT3 state where the special replay can be obtained. In the game in the state, when the normal replay 1 or special replay is won in the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not to grant the right of assist time game by the AT lottery.

  As described above, in this example, not only is a random value to be selected in the AT lottery assigned to the normal replay 1 that is subject to the lottery in all RT states, but the lottery target is selected only in the RT3 state. For special replays that do not fluctuate, assign random numbers that will be selected for AT lottery, so that the advantage associated with assist time games is not affected by the set value, and the game performance of assist time games is improved. be able to.

  Further, when the CZ state ends without winning the AT lottery, the privilege granting means 175 returns the effect state to the non-AT state, and continues to update the clear counter 1920 until the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. Do it. In this example, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, when the CZ lottery performed when the big bonus (BB) is won, The advantage section is continued by shifting to the CZ state, but if the CZ lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is not won, the production state is changed to the non-AT state when the BB state ends. By returning to, the end condition of the advantageous section is established, and even if the value of the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the advantageous section ends and the second initialization process is performed.

  In this example, the first initialization process and the second initialization are performed so that the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a includes the CZ end determination counter 1926 as an initialization target at the end of the advantageous section and the setting change mode. Process. Specifically, in the first initialization process, the setting value storage area 1913, the credit storage area 1914, and the ratio information storage area 1921 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a are designated as information holding areas, By initializing information stored in a storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM, a lottery flag storage area 1915, a gaming state storage area 1916, an RT state storage area 1917, and an effect state storage area 1918 are stored in the main RAM. , The information stored in the AT end determination counter 1919, the clear counter 1920, and the CZ end determination counter 1926 is initialized. On the other hand, in the second initialization process, a set value storage area 1913, a credit information storage area 1914, a lottery flag storage area 1915, a game state storage area 1916, and an RT state storage area 1917 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. , And the ratio information storage area 1921 as the information holding area, and the information stored in the storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM is initialized. Information stored in the end determination counter 1919, the clear counter 1920, and the CZ end determination counter 1926 (information related to the execution of the assist time game) is initialized.

  Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 19, when winning the CZ lottery in the normal section and shifting to the advantageous section, a game for acquiring the right to perform the assist time game by receiving the AT lottery in the advantageous section is performed. In the normal section, the AT lottery is not performed regardless of the gaming state in which the player is staying. When the gaming state is the normal state in the normal section, the CZ lottery is performed. Is in the BB established state or the BB state, the CZ lottery is not executed even in the normal section, and neither the CZ lottery nor the AT lottery is executed in the internal middle standby section. 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 big bonus (BB) is won and the big bonus (BB) is won. The big bonus won in the gaming machine that can play 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 transferred by the winning of the game is completed. Motivation for positively winning (BB) can be given to the player. In addition, in the BB state, in order to allow a bonus game with an increased probability of winning a small role, if the winning mode of some small roles is obtained, the CZ lottery may be won. If the CZ lottery is performed, the winning probability of the CZ lottery in the normal section will change substantially with the increase in the winning probability of the small role in the BB state. In the present embodiment, When the game state is the BB state, the CZ lottery is not performed even in the normal section, so that the winning probability of the CZ lottery in the normal section can be made constant and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  It should be noted that in the BB established state, the winning aspect that triggers 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 constituted in this way, in the BB establishment 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 CZ 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 and 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. You can prevent it from happening.

  Even in the advantageous zone, when the BB is established, the value of the clear counter 1920 is updated, but it is preferable not to perform CZ lottery or the like. In this way, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the CZ lottery cannot be received until the big bonus (BB) wins, but the clear counter 1920 will continue to be updated, so the winning in the advantageous section The player can be motivated to actively win the big bonus (BB). Even in the advantageous zone, in the RB establishment state, it is preferable that the value of the clear counter 1920 is updated but the CZ lottery is not performed. In this way, the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section, and the opportunity to receive the CZ lottery cannot be obtained until the RB state ends, but the update of the clear counter 1920 is continued, so in the advantageous section The player can be motivated to actively win the elected regular bonus (RB).

  Further, in this example, the CZ lottery is executed when staying in the normal section in the normal state. However, in the normal state, the type of replay to be selected and the winning probability of the replay according to the RT state The replay 1 is usually won with a certain probability regardless of the RT state, and a small role (batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 9, watermelon, cherry, common bell), The winning probability of regular bonus (RB) and big bonus (BB) is constant regardless of the fluctuation of RT state, and the winning mode in which the winning probability does not fluctuate depending on the fluctuation of RT state is adopted as the trigger for the CZ lottery. In particular, in this example, the CZ lottery can be won if the normal replay 1, watermelon, cherry, or big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. It is way. That is, in this example, in the normal section, it is possible to impart an opportunity to shift to the CZ state evenly even if the player is switched in any RT state. The fairness at the time of replacement of the player in the normal section can be ensured.

  Further, in this mode, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, it is determined whether or not to start the advantageous section by performing the CZ lottery, and the CZ lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is determined. If not won, the regular section will be maintained from the time of winning the Big Bonus (BB) until the end of the BB state where the Big Bonus (BB) is won and the Big Bonus (BB) will be won. When the winning CZ lottery is won, an advantageous section is started in accordance with the big bonus (BB) winning and the update of the clear counter 1920 is started. That is, in the examples shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, regarding the winning of the big bonus (BB) related to the transition to the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter 1920 is set in the BB state that is shifted by winning the big bonus (BB). By updating, it becomes possible to suitably adjust the amount of medals acquired in the advantageous section to suppress the shooting performance.

  Also in this example, a regular bonus (RB) and a big bonus (BB) are provided as bonus winning modes, and the winning probability for the big bonus (BB) is the same at any set value while the regular bonus (RB) )), The winning probability varies according to the set value, and the winning of the big bonus (BB) is used as an opportunity to execute the CZ lottery in the normal section and the AT lottery in the advantageous section, while the regular bonus (RB) ), The CZ lottery and AT lottery are not performed. For this reason, even in this example, the regular bonus (RB) with a set difference in the winning probability is changed according to the set value, and the transition rate from the normal section to the advantageous section or the AT state in the advantageous section is changed. The transition rate of the game is not changed depending on the set value, and the degree of advantage associated with the assist time game can be prevented from changing according to the set value.

  Further, in this aspect, as shown in FIG. 18, the value of the clear counter 1920 is set to the threshold value “1500 when the privilege granting means 175 stays in the AT preparation state, the AT state, or the AT end standby state. ”(When the value of the clear counter 1920 reaches“ 1501 ”), as in the case of the above embodiment, the non-AT state is restored by the initialization process at the end of the advantageous section, and the CZ state Even when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value “1500” in the situation where the user is staying in the vehicle, the second initialization process associated with the end of the advantageous section is used to shift to the non-AT state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18, in this mode, the CZ state is always passed from the non-AT state to the AT state, and the privilege granting means 175 stays in the normal section as shown in FIG. If the CZ lottery is won in the normal section, an advantageous section is generated. Even if the CZ state ends, the advantageous section is maintained if the value of the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value. Even if the CZ state ends, there are cases where the production state stays in the non-AT state while maintaining the advantageous zone, and if the production state is in the non-AT state even in the advantageous zone, the CZ lottery 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.

  Also, in this aspect, when the batting order replay is won in the CZ state, the game information corresponding to the type of batting order replay is displayed on the game information display section DS, and the pressing order indicated by (or implied by) the game information (correct answer batting order) ) May be notified by the winning assisting effect.

  Also, in this aspect, in the CZ state, a continuous lottery that determines whether or not to continue the CZ state is performed. If the continuous lottery is won, the CZ state is continued, and if the result of the continuous lottery is lost The CZ state may be terminated and the effect state may be returned to the non-AT state. For example, continuous lottery is performed based on the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaching a threshold value, and when the continuous lottery is won, a predetermined value (for example, 32) is reset in the CZ end determination counter 1926. The CZ state may be continued, or in each game after the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches the threshold value, the lottery is continued until the AT lottery is won 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.

  Further, for example, when the CZ lottery is won, the rendering state is changed to the non-AT state until the RT state transitions to the RT3 state, and the rendering state is transitioned to the CZ state based on the transition to the RT3 state. Until the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches a threshold value, a winning assistance effect is performed at the time of winning the batting order bell, and after the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches the threshold value, winning assistance is performed at the time of winning the batting order bell. The CZ state may be terminated based on the fact that the RT state has fallen to the non-RT state or the RT1 state (a specific symbol combination has been displayed on the active line) without performing the production. Even if the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 has not reached the threshold value, the CZ state is also ended when the RT state falls into the non-RT state or the RT1 state. Unishi may be. Note that an RT state for the CZ state (an RT state in which a special replay can be won) is separately prepared, and a game in the CZ state may be performed in the RT state.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the advantageous section is continued even after the end of the CZ state, and the advantageous section does not end depending on the change of the RT state. However, the CZ lottery is won after the end of the CZ state. Alternatively, the advantageous section may be terminated on the condition that the RT state has fluctuated, and the second initialization process may be executed upon completion of the advantageous section. Even in this way, it is possible to generate a situation where the user stays in the advantageous section in the non-AT state even after the CZ state 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 is won in the game after the end of the CZ state. If it does not exceed the advantageous section, the advantageous section is continued, and when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line, the advantageous section is ended when the transition to the RT1 state is performed, and the second initialization process is executed. .

  In addition, 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 1920 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 second initialization process is executed.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, whether or not the CZ lottery is determined is determined by using a random value for internal lottery. A random number value may be acquired, and whether or not to be determined may be determined with reference to a lottery table in which either the winning or losing is associated with the acquired random value.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the CZ end determination counter 1926 is decremented in the CZ state, but may be incremented. For example, based on the winning of the CZ lottery, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 is initialized to the initial value “0”. In the CZ state, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 is set every time one game is performed. Incremental update that adds a constant value “1” corresponding to one game, and the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches a threshold (for example, a value corresponding to the number of games of 32:32) The CZ state may be terminated based on the above.

  Also, in the normal section, the CZ lottery is not performed when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, but the CZ lottery is performed in the advantageous section when the big bonus (BB) is won. When the CZ lottery is won, the AT lottery may be performed in the BB state. 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 BB state stays in the normal section. However, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, if the value of the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the player stays in the advantageous section in the BB state that is shifted by winning the big bonus (BB), If the CZ lottery is won when the bonus (BB) is won, 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, 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 CZ lottery is not performed in the RB state. In this way, the AT 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 if the CZ lottery is won at the time of winning the big bonus (BB). Game specifications can be provided. If a big bonus (BB) is won while assist time games are being played in an advantageous section, an additional lottery is performed instead of an AT lottery in the BB state in which the big bonus (BB) is won. 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. When the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the BB state in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and the second initialization process is performed even if the BB state termination condition is not satisfied, In the BB state where the CZ lottery was won when the big bonus (BB) was won, the AT lottery can be received by staying in the advantageous zone before the second initialization process. However, since the AT lottery cannot be received in the BB state due to staying in the normal section after the second initialization process, it is possible to prevent the advantageous section from continuing for a long time. If the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, you may be able to receive the AT lottery in the BB state without performing the CZ lottery. Even in this case, the regular bonus (RB) will be won in the advantageous section. However, the CZ lottery may not be performed, and the AT lottery may not be performed even in the RB state.

  Further, the advantageous section may be a game section in which the winning probability of a predetermined combination in the internal lottery is changed, or a game section in which the probability of obtaining a predetermined winning mode in the internal lottery is changed. That is, you may make it set an advantageous area as a probability fluctuation area about an internal lottery. In this case, in the advantageous section, the winning probability of the bonus may be changed, or the probability that the winning mode including the bonus is obtained may be changed. In this way, when the advantageous section is set as the probability variation section of the internal lottery, information regarding the probability variation in the internal lottery is initialized at the end of the advantageous section, but is stored in the ratio information storage area 1921. Information regarding the advantageous section stay ratio, the accessory ratio, and the continuous accessory ratio can be prevented from being initialized.

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, SP speaker,
PS reel unit storage space, MAIN main board, SUB sub board,
HP hopper unit, MT medal storage tank, BT surplus medal storage tank,
SEC section indicator, RAT ratio 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, 177 ratio calculation means,
180 production control means,
190a Game information storage means, 1910 main lottery table storage area,
1911 stop control table storage area, 1912 winning determination table storage area,
1913 setting value storage area, 1914 credit information storage area,
1915 lottery flag storage area, 1916 gaming state storage area,
1917 RT state storage area, 1918 effect state storage area,
1919 AT end determination counter, 1920 clear counter,
1921 ratio information storage area, 1926 CZ end determination counter,
190b effect information storage means, 1922 effect data storage area,
1923 sub lottery table storage area,
1924 image buffer, 1925 sound buffer,
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 (1)

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 the success or failure of multiple types of roles including replays;
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;
Replay processing means for performing a replay process for providing the next game without newly requiring a game value owned by the player based on the winning of the replay,
It is possible to set a normal section in which the production state cannot be changed and an advantageous section in which the production state can be changed, and the advantageous section is started based on winning the specific lottery in the normal section. Update the clear counter to be measured, change the production state to the special production state under the predetermined conditions, terminate the advantageous section based on the fact that the value of the clear counter has reached the predetermined value, and execute the predetermined initialization process Privilege granting means to return to the normal section,
Production control means for performing control for causing the production device to perform a prize winning production for assisting the winning of a predetermined role in the special production state,
A game machine in which a first replay state and a second replay state are different, wherein the lottery aspect of the replay is different,
Even if the special effect state ends in the advantageous section and the effect state stays in an effect state different from the special effect state, there is a case where it is the advantageous section,
The privilege granting means is
When performing the initialization process, if the production state is the special production state, the special production state is terminated even if a predetermined termination condition for the special production state is not satisfied,
There is a specific winning mode in which the winning probability does not vary between the first replaying state and the second replaying state, and a specific winning mode is obtained by internal lottery in the first replaying state and the second replaying state. In the case of the specific lottery,
A gaming machine characterized by notifying that the user is staying in the advantageous section in a situation where the specific lottery can be executed in the advantageous section.

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