JP2021083840A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game on the basis of an execution opportunity of a specific state in a game machine in which the specific state for reporting information regarding completion of an advantageous game is provided.SOLUTION: A specific state executed based on satisfaction of specific conditions is provided as a state for reporting information regarding completion of an advantageous game, the specific conditions include a first specific condition corresponding to a first setting value, and a second specific condition corresponding to a second setting value having a higher imparting rate of game value than the first setting value, a ratio of earlier satisfaction of the second specific condition is higher in the first specific condition and the second specific condition, and a ratio of a shorter game period of an advantageous game until a specific state is completed is higher when a specific state is executed based on satisfaction of the second specific condition between when the specific state is executed based on satisfaction of the first specific condition and when the specific state is executed based on satisfaction of the second specific condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine provided with an ending state, which is a state of notifying information regarding the end of an advantageous section.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-240437

Here, in the gaming machine provided with the ending state as in Patent Document 1, no device has been sufficiently devised to enhance the interest of the game based on the execution trigger of the ending state.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game based on the execution trigger of the specific state in the gaming machine provided with the specific state for notifying the information regarding the end of the advantageous game.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configurations.
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which any of the above-mentioned set values is set from a plurality of set values having different game value grant rates, and can be switched between the normal game and the above-mentioned normal game. A state in which an upper limit is set in the game, an advantageous game that shifts to the normal game based on the arrival of the upper limit is provided, and the advantageous game is notified of information regarding the end of the advantageous game. As a method, a specific state is provided, which is executed based on the establishment of the specific condition, and the game is shifted to the normal game based on the end of the specific state. The specific condition is one or more of the plurality of set values. The first specific condition according to the first set value, which is the set value, and one or more of the set values, which have a higher rate of granting the game value than the first set value among the plurality of set values. 2 The second specific condition according to the set value is provided, and the second specific condition is satisfied earlier than the first specific condition in the first specific condition and the second specific condition. The ratio is high, the specific state is executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition, and the game shifts to the normal game based on the end of the specific state, and the specific state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition. Then, the case where the game shifts to the normal game based on the end of the specific state and the case where the specific state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition is the advantageous game until the specific state ends. The rate of shortening the game period is high.

According to this configuration, in a gaming machine provided with a specific state for notifying information regarding the end of an advantageous game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game based on the execution trigger of the specific state.
Specifically, according to this configuration, whether the set value set in the gaming machine is the first set value or the second set value differs depending on the specific condition that triggers the execution of the specific state. , It is possible to provide a game property in which a set value is estimated based on an execution trigger of a specific state.

Further, according to this configuration, when the first set value is set for one advantageous game, the game period becomes long and the profits obtained are large and advantageous, but the information based on the situation is disadvantageous. Suggesting (low setting), if the second set value is set, the game period will be shortened, the profits obtained will be small and disadvantageous, while the information based on the situation is advantageous (high setting). Can be suggested. Therefore, according to this configuration, regardless of whether the set value estimated based on the execution trigger of the specific state is a low setting or a high setting, one advantage remains with dissatisfaction. It is possible to suppress the situation where the game is finished.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the advantageous game is further provided with a predetermined state different from the specific state, and in the predetermined state, a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value is performed. However, in the specific state, the setting suggestion effect having a content contradictory to the specific condition that triggered the execution of the specific state is not performed.

According to this configuration, since the setting suggestion effect of the content contradictory to the specific condition that triggered the execution of the specific state is not performed, it is possible to suppress the confusion of the player who estimates the set value based on the execution trigger of the specific state. ..

It is a schematic front view of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the main control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the sub control means of FIG. It is a schematic block diagram for demonstrating the detail of the counting means of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the game state in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production state in this embodiment. This is a display example of the transition confirmation notification in the present embodiment. This is a display example of the challenge effect in the present embodiment. It is a display example of the suggestion display in this embodiment. This is a display example of the first ending effect in the present embodiment. This is a display example of the second ending effect in the present embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the game in this embodiment.

(Game machine 10)
In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player facing the game machine 10 is seen from the game machine 10 in front of the player. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right direction such as "left" and "right" and the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" are also left and right, or up and down when viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.
The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Case 12, front door 14)
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment covers a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens toward the front and the front opening of the housing 12 so as to be openable and closable. It has a front door 14.

(Rotating reel 62)
An upper panel 20 made of thin resin is provided on the upper part of the front door 14. At the substantially center of the upper panel 20, a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left side when facing the front, middle rotating reel 66 in the center, right rotating reel 68 on the right side) A transparent pattern display window portion 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window portion 16 is formed so that when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped, a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. .. The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. Is. The rotary reel 62 is capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Credit display 87, payout number display 88)
Below the symbol display window 16, a credit display 87 that displays the number of stored credit medals (hereinafter referred to as “the number of credit medals”) and a credit display 87 that is arranged on the left side of the credit display 87 and is arranged on the left side of the credit display 87. A payout number indicator 88 is provided to display the total number of medals paid out from. These displays are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and each 7-segment LED has a numerical unit consisting of 7 segments for displaying a single-digit number and a dot for displaying one dot (dot). It has a department. With such a configuration, the credit display 87 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of credit medals, and the payout number display 88 can display a two-digit number corresponding to the number of payouts. It has become. Further, in the payout number display 88, in addition to the payout number, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 can be notified by lighting each segment in a specific mode.

Here, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a credit function (the number of inserted medals is electronically stored as electronic data) capable of internally storing up to 50 medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38, which will be described later, as credit medals. It has a function to manage and manage). Then, 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored, is defined as the "maximum number of credit medals".

(Section notification lamp 90)
Of the front door 14, a section notification lamp 90 is provided between the credit display 87 and the payout number display 88 to notify that the current state is the “advantageous section” by the light emitting mode.
Here, the "advantageous section" is a section that can be shifted from the normal section described later, and is a section in which the upper limit of the game in the section is set and the normal section is shifted based on the arrival of the upper limit. The advantageous section is an example of an advantageous game, and the normal section is an example of a normal game.

This section notification lamp 90 is the main, which will be described later, at any time during the advantageous section from the transition to the advantageous section until the predetermined ball output rate is exceeded and the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is displayed. It is lit by the control means 200. Then, when the section notification lamp 90 is turned on by the main control means 200 during the advantageous section, the section notification lamp 90 is always turned on during the advantageous section. The section notification lamp 90 is turned off by the main control means 200 when the section shifts from the "advantageous section" to the "normal section".

In the present embodiment, the section notification lamp 90 is turned on by the main control means 200 based on the transition to the AT state described later in the advantageous section.
Here, the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to notifying that the current state is the "advantageous section" by the light emitting mode, and for example, the specific seven segments constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88. Both the dot portion of the LED and the section notification lamp 90 may be used to notify that the current state is the "advantageous section" according to the light emitting mode.

Further, without providing the section notification lamp 90, for example, the dot portion of the specific 7-segment LED constituting the credit display 87 or the payout number display 88 is used to indicate that the current state is the "advantageous section". It may be notified according to the light emitting mode.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and projects toward the front of the front door 14. The operation unit 30 includes a medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36, a stop switch 50, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, and a production button switch 42.

(Medal slot 38)
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting medals into the inside of the gaming machine 10 is provided on the right side portion of the operation unit 30.

(Payment switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a checkout switch 36 for paying out all the medals credited by the credit function is provided.

(Stop switch 50)
In the center of the operation unit 30, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 62 by the operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62, the fluctuation of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 is performed by the player's operation. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is provided on condition that a medal is inserted or a bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 by the operation of the player.

(Bet switch 32)
Above this start switch 40, as a bet switch 32, the number of medals that can be inserted is reduced from the number of credited medals until the maximum number of medals (specifically, 2 or 3) is reached, and 3 medals are inserted. A max bet switch 34 is provided as a substitute, and a single bet switch 35 is provided as a substitute for inserting one medal by subtracting the number of medals from the number of credited medals.

(Button switch 42 for production)
On the right side of the max bet switch 34, a production button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a specific production is provided.

(Medal payment exit 28, etc.)
A medal payout outlet 28 is formed in the lower part of the front door 14 to pay out medals from the hopper unit 24, which will be described later in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number of medals reaches 50.

(Direction device 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning a role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, a display unit 84, and a back lamp 67 (see FIG. 2).

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 arranged on the upper left and right of the front door 14, and a lower speaker 76 arranged on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14, and lower lamps 82 arranged on the left and right below the front door 14.

(Display unit 84)
The display unit 84 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various images on the screen.

(Back lamp 67)
The back lamp 67 is provided on the reel unit 60 and is for illuminating the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 62.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged on the back side of the front door 14.

(Door opening / closing switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on by pressing the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19, and as the front door 14 opens, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on. When the back surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressure is released, the door is turned off.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays a set value related to a medal grant rate as a game value by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The setting value of the gaming machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed after the setting so as not to be visible from the outside.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the manager of the gaming hall operates the setting change switch 46 to set one of a plurality of setting values having different medal award rates. .. The plurality of set values in the present embodiment are set in six stages from the set values "1" to "6". If the set value is in a plurality of stages, the setting value is not limited to 6 stages from "1" to "6", and is, for example, "1 ・ 3 ・ 6", "2 ・ 4 ・ 6" or "1.6". May be good.

Here, the above-mentioned "different medal grant rates" means high or low medal grant rates. In the present embodiment, the larger the set value is, the higher the medal award rate is, and the smaller the set value is, the lower the medal award rate is.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, three reel drive motors 65, a total of three rotary reels 62 rotated by each reel drive motor 65, and the reel drive motor 65. And a reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is arranged. The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control means 200, which will be described later. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 in order to detect that the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is a reference position (reference position).

Further, inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, there is a hopper unit 24 capable of storing medals and paying out medals, and an operation for turning on or shutting off the power. It has a possible power switch 44 and is arranged with a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component.

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 is provided with a hopper motor 95 for paying medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by its drive, and a hopper motor 95 provided at the outlet of the hopper unit 24 to detect medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one. It is provided near the payout sensor 94 and the auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24, detects that the medals in the auxiliary tank are full, and goes to the main control means 200 described later. An overflow sensor 96 that outputs a signal is provided.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power supply switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power, and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

(Medal Selector 17)
On the back side of the front door 14, in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 38, it is selected whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 38 are genuine, and only the regular medals are guided to the hopper unit 24. A medal selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one.

A medal passage (not shown) is provided on the back side of the front door 14, and medals excluded as non-regular medals in the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. Then, it is paid out from the medal payment exit 28.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 2, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 receives information (commands) from the main control means 200 that advances the game and controls the game, and the information (command) from the main control means 200, and controls the production according to the progress of the game, mainly the game. It is equipped with a sub-control means 500 that performs an effect of notifying the player of information about the content.

Here, among the operating states of the slot machine based on the control of the main control means 200, the "normal state", "bonus internal medium state" and "bonus state" described later are collectively referred to as the gaming state, and the "normal section" described later. "Normal state", "Advantageous section normal state", "Transitionable state", "Transition standby state", "1st AT state", "2nd AT state", "3rd AT state" and "Ending state" are collectively produced. Make it a state. The main control means 200 and the sub control means 500 are communicated in one direction from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500 in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control means 200. There is no reverse communication from the control means 500 to the main control means 200 (ie, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 is an input of a medal selector 17, a start switch 40, a bet switch 32, a stop switch 50, a setting change switch 46, a checkout switch 36, a door opening / closing switch 19, a power supply unit 43, a reel unit 60 and a hopper unit 24. Is received, and the operation of the credit display 87, the payout number display 88, the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 24, the setting display 89, and the section notification lamp 90 is controlled. The sub control means 500 inputs signals from the main control means 200 and the effect button switch 42, and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the effect lamp 78. Each part of the effect lamp 78, the speaker 72, the display unit 84, and the back lamp 67 as the effect device 70 is connected to the sub control means 500.

Although not particularly shown, the main board having the main control means 200 and the sub board having the sub control means 500 are housed inside a dedicated board case, respectively. Specifically, the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control means 500 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part on the back side inside the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side when viewed from the front inside the housing 12.

The main control means 200 and the sub control means 500 are composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as a program executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a storage for storing the state of the game machine 10. It is used as an area or a storage area for storing the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

(External centralized terminal board 18)
Further, an external centralized terminal plate 18 is provided on the right side of the inside of the housing 12 when viewed from the front.
The external centralized terminal plate 18 outputs game data to the outside of the gaming machine 10, and is a connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control means 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is provided on the terminal board. Although not shown, the external centralized terminal plate 18 is connected to a game island facility (for example, a data display) or a hall computer.

(Main control means 200)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control means 200 includes a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout giving means 240, a game state control means 250, an effect state control means 260, and a transition lottery means 270. , A counting means 280, and a game history monitoring means 290. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the flow of the game controlled by the main control means 200 will be described.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35, or the like or inserting medals. When the specified number of bets (2 or 3) is set, a line in which medals are awarded when a combination of symbols 61 of a predetermined combination is aligned on the line (hereinafter referred to as "valid line 86"). (See FIG. 1)) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, "2" and "3" are set as the prescribed number of bets, and the number of bets of 2 or 3 is set according to each gaming state. This makes it possible to start the game.

Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on the condition that the specified number of bets (2 or 3) is set, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 210 determines at least one of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held to win or lose. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. After that, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the present embodiment, after the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is detected as a reference position by a predetermined sensor. ) Is satisfied, the stop switch 50 is in a state in which it can be operated (stop operation is possible).
After that, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. Then, when the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.

At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of the symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a medal is given to a player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86. For example, when the combinations of the symbols 61 corresponding to the small winning combination are aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small winning combination is given to the player.

In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role (the role that enables the start of the next game without using the player's own medal, the so-called replay role) is aligned on the effective line 86, the medal will be paid out. Although there is no such thing, the number of bets can be automatically set and the game can be played without using the player's own medal in the next game. With the above flow, one game is completed.

(Role lottery means 210)
The winning combination lottery means 210 executes a winning combination lottery to determine the winning combination. Specifically, the combination lottery means 210 is for performing a combination lottery for winning or losing at least one of a plurality of combinations, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. The role lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of role lottery tables for determining whether or not a role has been won, as main categories, corresponding to each of the normal state, the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus state. , Stored in the ROM of the main control means 200. The combination lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the prize is won.

The winning probability used for the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 210 is formed to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a range programmed in advance by the winning combination lottery table (not shown). Then, the winning combination lottery means 210 performs a winning combination lottery with a winning probability predetermined for each selected set value.
In the present embodiment, the winning roles drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 are roughly classified into a small winning combination (a winning combination with a medal payout), a replay winning combination, and a bonus transition winning combination (a winning combination with a transition of the gaming state). ing. In addition, as a small role, a bell role, a cherry role as a rare role, a watermelon role, a chance role, etc. are provided.

In addition, as the bonus transfer role, among the bonus states, the "first bonus transfer role" related to the transition to "RBB1" described later and the "second bonus transfer role" related to the transition to "RBB2" described later. Is provided. Then, the first bonus transfer combination can be won by the combination lottery only when the number of bets of three is set in the normal state, and the second bonus transfer combination is two in the normal state. Only when the number of bets is set, it is set so that the winning combination can be won. In other words, the first bonus transfer combination is subject to the lottery lottery only when the number of bets of three cards in the normal state is set, and the second bonus transfer combination has the number of bets of two cards in the normal state. It is configured to be subject to the lottery of the winning combination only when it is set.

Then, in the present embodiment, the result of the winning combination lottery is written in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control means 200, and can be read out in the subsequent processing.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the result of the winning combination lottery and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. In addition, the reel control means 220 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the pressing order of each stop switch 50 conforms to a predetermined condition, if necessary.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 is for storing the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped and for determining a winning or the like.

(Dividend granting means 240)
The dividend giving means 240 grants a predetermined dividend such as a medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. The payout giving means 240 pays out medals as a payout when it is determined that the small winning combination has won as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determining means 230.

(Game state control means 250)
The game state control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the game state control means 250 includes the normal state control means 251, the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and the bonus state control means 253.

(Normal state control means 251)
The normal state control means 251 controls the "normal state". Here, the "normal state" refers to a state other than the bonus internal medium state by the bonus internal medium state control means 252 or the bonus state by the bonus state control means 253.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 252)
The bonus internal medium state control means 252 controls the “bonus internal medium state”.
The "bonus internal medium state" is a state in which the bonus transfer combination is won in the combination lottery in the normal state, and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86. In the present embodiment, as the bonus internal medium state, "RBB1 internal medium" corresponding to the bonus state "RBB1" described later and "RBB2 internal medium" corresponding to the bonus state "RBB2" described later are provided. ing. Then, in the bonus internal medium state, the symbol 61 corresponding to each bonus transition combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line 86 to end (shift to the bonus state).

(Bonus state control means 253)
The bonus state control means 253 controls the “bonus state”. In the present embodiment, "RBB1" and "RBB2" are provided as bonus states. In the bonus state, as an example, a BB (big bonus) in which a so-called RB (regular bonus) continuously operates is performed. Then, the bonus state ends with a predetermined number of medals, for example, RBB1 pays out more than 36 medals, and RBB2 pays out more than 5 medals.

(Production state control means 260)
The effect state control means 260 is for controlling the effect state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect state control means 260 includes the normal state control means 261, the AT state control means 262, and the ending state control means 263.

(Normal state control means 261)
The normal state control means 261 controls the "normal section normal state" belonging to the normal section and the "advantageous section normal state" belonging to the advantageous section.
Here, the "normal section" means a section in which the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which is advantageous for the player, is not displayed. That is, the "normal section" is a section in which the AT game described later is not allowed to be performed.

(AT state control means 262)
The AT state control means 262 controls the "transitionable state", the "transition standby state", the "first AT state", the "second AT state", and the "third AT state" that belong to the advantageous section.

Here, "AT" in the AT game is an abbreviation for "assist time", and when the "AT game" is performed, the stop switch 50 is advantageous for the player, such as notifying the pushing order of the winning small winning combination. The pressing order of is displayed. As a result, when the "AT game" is performed, by operating the stop switch 50 according to the displayed pressing order, for example, the combination of the winning small winning combination symbols 61 is stopped and displayed, and the winning small winning combination is supported. A predetermined number of medals can be obtained.

(Ending state control means 263)
The ending state control means 263 controls the "ending state" (AT game) belonging to the advantageous section. In this ending state, the AT game can be executed. Then, the ending state control means 263 controls to end the current advantageous section and shift to the normal section after the ending state ends.

In the following, among the effect states belonging to the advantageous section, the advantageous section normal state, the shiftable state, the shift standby state, the first AT state, the second AT state, and the third AT state excluding the ending state are collectively referred to as “non-profitable section”. "Ending state" is described.

(Transition lottery means 270)
The transition lottery means 270 is for drawing a lottery regarding the transition to each state.
The transition lottery means 270 performs a specific transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the shiftable state each time 100 games are played in the advantageous section normal state.

The transition lottery means 270 determines whether or not to shift to the first AT state when the first AT transition combination related to the transition to the first AT state is won in the combination lottery in the advantageous section normal state. Make a lottery.
The transition lottery means 270 determines whether or not to shift to the second AT state when the second AT transition combination related to the transition to the second AT state is won in the combination lottery in the advantageous section normal state. Make a lottery.

The transition lottery means 270 performs a second AT transition lottery at AT to determine whether or not to transition to the second AT state at the start of the first AT state that has transitioned for the first time in the advantageous section without going through the second AT state. ..
The transition lottery means 270 performs a third AT transition lottery to determine whether or not to transition to the third AT state when the third AT transition combination related to the transition to the third AT state is won in the combination lottery in the second AT state. ..

The transition lottery means 270 determines whether or not to shift to the first AT state when the first AT transition combination related to the transition to the first AT state is won in the combination lottery in the third AT state. I do.

(Counting means 280)
The counting means 280 stores a certain number of games and counts the number of games. As shown in FIG. 5, the counting means 280 includes, as counters for counting the number of games, an advantageous section elapsed game number counter 281 for counting the number of advantageous section elapsed games indicating the number of elapsed games in the advantageous section, and a second. The first AT game number counter 282 for counting the number of first AT games, which is the number of games in the 1AT state, the second AT game number counter 283 for counting the number of second AT games, which is the number of games in the second AT state, and the second It is provided with a third AT game number counter 284 for counting the number of third AT games, which is the number of games in the 3AT state, and an ending game number counter 285 for counting the number of ending games, which is the number of games in the ending state. ..

The counting means 280 adds a value (1500) corresponding to "1500 games", which is the maximum number of games that can be played in one advantageous section, to the advantageous section elapsed game number counter 281, and plays one game in the advantageous section. Each time it is performed, "1" is subtracted from the value of the advantageous section elapsed game number counter 281.

The counting means 280 adds the value corresponding to the number of 1st AT games to the 1st AT game number counter 282, and decrements "1" from the value of the 1st AT game number counter 282 every time one game is played in the 1st AT state. ..
The counting means 280 adds the value corresponding to the number of the second AT games to the second AT game number counter 283, and decrements "1" from the value of the second AT game number counter 283 every time one game is played in the second AT state. ..

The counting means 280 adds a value corresponding to the number of 3rd AT games to the 3rd AT game number counter 284, and decrements "1" from the value of the 3rd AT game number counter 284 every time a game is played in the 3rd AT state. ..
The counting means 280 adds a value corresponding to the number of ending games to the ending game number counter 285, and decrements "1" from the value of the ending game number counter 285 each time a game in the ending state is played.

The counting means 280 initializes the value of each counter, that is, sets the value of each counter to "0" each time one advantageous section ends.
Further, in the present embodiment, the subtraction method is adopted in which the count of each counter by the counting means 280 is subtracted from the predetermined value toward “0”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the count is added from “0” toward the predetermined value. It may be an addition method.

(Game history monitoring means 290)
The game history monitoring means 290 monitors at least the game history such as the number of medals paid out and the payout rate.
In the present embodiment, the game history monitoring means 290 monitors the difference number of medals from the state where the number of medals is reduced most in one advantageous section, and the difference number in the advantageous section (from the lowest point in the advantageous section). It is detected that the increased number) has reached a predetermined number. Specifically, the game history monitoring means 290 reaches "1800 sheets (so-called MY 1800 sheets)", "2000 sheets (so-called MY 2000 sheets)", and "2400 sheets (so-called MY 2400 sheets)" in the advantageous section. Detect what you have done.

(Sub control means 500)
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control means 500 has a notification means 510. The details of the notification means 510 will be described later.
With the above configuration, the sub control means 500 receives a signal from the main control means 200 and performs an effect as the game progresses.

Specifically, the sub-control means 500 outputs data that regulates the lighting and extinguishing of the LED to the LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data that specifies the sound to be output to the sound output circuit (not shown) for output, or is output to the liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display unit 84. Outputs data that specifies.

(Notification means 510)
The notification means 510 is for notifying the player of various information, specifically, the production by using the effect device 70.
The notification means 510 notifies the player of an effect according to the winning combination based on the result of the combination lottery, an effect according to each game state, an effect according to each effect state, an effect for notifying the push order, and the like. To do. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the notification means 510 notifies the player of the effects selected by lottery and the effects corresponding to the signals (commands) from the main control means 200 by using the effect device 70. ..

(Explanation of the game state using FIG. 6)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The game state is managed by the main control means 200, and as shown in FIG. 6, it is roughly classified into a normal state, a bonus internal medium state, and a bonus state.

The normal state is controlled by the normal state control means 251. The probability of winning the replay combination in the normal state is set higher than the bonus internal medium state and the bonus state. In the normal state, the prescribed number of medals bet is set to 2 or 3.

The bonus internal medium state is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and in the normal state, the bonus transfer combination can be won by the combination lottery, and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86. If not, move to. In this bonus internal medium state, the winning probability for the replay combination is set to 1 / 7.3 (normal). Further, in the internal bonus state, the prescribed number of medals bet is set to 2 or 3.

In the present embodiment, the inside of the RBB1 and the inside of the RBB2 are provided as the inside of the bonus. Then, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the first bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery and the symbol 61 corresponding to the first bonus transfer combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86, the inside of the RBB1 is formed. Move in. Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the second bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery and the symbol 61 corresponding to the second bonus transfer combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86, the inside of the RBB2 is inside. Move in.

As described above, the first bonus transfer combination can be won by the combination lottery only when the number of bets of three is set in the normal state, and the second bonus transfer combination is in the normal state. It is set so that the winning combination can be won only when the number of bets of two cards is set. That is, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the number of bets of 3 cards is set, the game does not move into the inside of RBB2, and when the number of bets of 2 cards is set, the inside of RBB1 is set. There is no transition inside.

Then, in the RBB1, when the number of bets of two cards is set, the reel control means 220 uses the symbol 61 corresponding to the other winning combination rather than the symbol 61 corresponding to the first bonus transition combination. Since the control for pulling in is prioritized, the symbol 61 corresponding to the first bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed on the effective line 86. That is, in order to shift from the inside of the RBB1 to the RBB1, it is necessary to set the number of bets of 3 inside the RBB1. On the contrary, in order not to shift from the inside of the RBB1 to the RBB1, that is, to maintain the inside of the RBB1, two bets may be set inside the RBB1.

Further, in the RBB2, when three bets are set, the reel control means 220 uses the symbol 61 corresponding to another winning combination rather than the symbol 61 corresponding to the second bonus transition combination. Since the control for pulling in is prioritized, the symbol 61 corresponding to the second bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed on the effective line 86. That is, in order to shift from inside RBB2 to RBB2, it is necessary to set the number of bets of two inside RBB2. On the contrary, in order not to shift from the inside of the RBB2 to the RBB2, that is, to maintain the inside of the RBB2, three bets may be set inside the RBB2.

The bonus state is controlled by the bonus state control means 253, and RBB1 or RBB2 is performed as a bonus game. In this bonus state, the winning probability for the replay combination is set to "0".

The RBB1 shifts by stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the first bonus transition combination on the effective line 86 inside the RBB1. Further, the RBB1 shifts by winning the first bonus transition combination and stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the first bonus transition combination on the effective line 86 in the normal state. In RBB1, the prescribed number of medals bet is set to three.

The RBB2 shifts by stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the second bonus transition combination on the effective line 86 inside the RBB2. Further, the RBB2 shifts by winning the second bonus transition combination and stopping and displaying the symbol 61 corresponding to the second bonus transition combination on the effective line 86 in the normal state. In RBB2, the prescribed number of medals bet is set to two.

The "bonus state" ends based on the continuous operation of the RB and the satisfaction of a predetermined end condition. In the bonus state in the present embodiment, the predetermined end condition is "payment of a predetermined number of medals". For example, RBB1 pays out more than 36 medals, and RBB2 pays out more than 5 medals. To do. Then, after the end of the "bonus state", the state shifts to the "normal state".

(Explanation of the production state using FIG. 7)
Next, the effect state will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, a normal section and an advantageous section are provided as the effect state.

(Normal section)
In the normal section, the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which is advantageous for the player, is not displayed, that is, the AT game is not performed. Therefore, if the normal section is continued, as a result, the total number of medals owned by the player will decrease. The "normal section" includes a "normal section normal state".

(Normal section normal state)
"Normal section normal state" includes "advantageous section normal state", "transitionable state", "transition standby state", "first AT state", "second AT state", "third AT state" and "advantageous section". This is the state excluding the "ending state".

(Advantageous section)
In the advantageous section, it is possible to display the pressing order of the stop switch 50, which is advantageous for the player, that is, it is allowed to perform the AT game.
In addition, the advantageous section shifts to the normal section based on the upper limit of the game in the section being set and reaching the upper limit. In the "upper limit of games in the advantageous section", the difference between the case where 1500 games, which is the upper limit of the number of games that can be played in one advantageous section, has passed and the number of difference in the advantageous section reaches "2400" (so-called MY2400). There are two types, one is the case and the other is. Then, when either of these two types of upper limits is satisfied, the advantageous section ends and the normal section shifts to the normal section.

Specifically, when the value of the advantageous section elapsed game number counter 281 counted by the counting means 280 becomes “0”, the effect state control means 260 shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section. Further, when the difference number in one advantageous section monitored by the game history monitoring means 290 reaches "2400", the effect state control means 260 shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section. In the present embodiment, when the advantageous section is shifted to the normal section, the information regarding the advantageous section before the shift is initialized.

Here, the "advantageous section" includes "advantageous section normal state", "transitionable state", "transition standby state", "first AT state", "second AT state", "third AT state", and "ending state". There is.

(Advantageous section normal state)
The advantageous section normal state belongs to the "advantageous section" and is the state of staying first when the transition from the "normal section" to the "advantageous section" occurs. From "normal section" to "advantageous section", specifically, from "normal section normal state" to "advantageous section normal state", the winning combination was won in the combination lottery in the normal section normal state. Migrate based on.

When the advantage section shifts to the normal state, the counting means 280 adds a value (1500) corresponding to "1500 games", which is the maximum number of games that can be played in one advantageous section, to the advantage section elapsed game number counter 281. Will be done. When the normal state of the advantageous section is entered, the game history monitoring means 290 starts monitoring (counting) the difference number of sheets in the advantageous section.

Advantageous section In the normal state, a specific transition lottery is performed by the transition lottery means 270 each time 100 games are played, and when the specific transition lottery is won, the transition is possible.
Further, in the advantageous section normal state, when the first AT transition combination is won in the combination lottery, the transition lottery means 270 performs the first AT transition lottery in the normal time, and when the first AT transition lottery in the normal time is won, the transition standby. Move to the state. When the normal 1st AT transition lottery is won and the transition to the 1st AT state is confirmed, as shown in FIG. 8A, a transition confirmation notification indicating that the transition to the 1st AT state is confirmed is a notification means. It is displayed on the display unit 84 by 510.

Further, in the advantageous section normal state, when the second AT transition combination is won in the combination lottery, the transition lottery means 270 performs the second AT transition lottery in the normal time, and when the second AT transition lottery in the normal time is won, the second AT Move to the state. When the normal second AT transition lottery is won and the transition to the second AT state is confirmed, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), the transition confirmation notification indicating that the transition to the second AT state is confirmed is the notification means. It is displayed on the display unit 84 by 510.

(AT state)
The AT state is provided with a "transitionable state", a "transition standby state", a "first AT state", a "second AT state", a "third AT state", and an "ending state".

(Migrateable state)
The transitionable state belongs to the "advantageous section" and the transition to the first AT state is confirmed.

In the shiftable state, when the bell role is won in the role lottery, the challenge effect is displayed on the display unit 84 by the notification means 510. The challenge effect is an effect in which only the pressing order of the first stop is displayed on the display unit 84, and the remaining two choices are left to the player's selection. For example, in the challenge effect, as shown in FIG. 9, the Arabic numeral “1” is displayed on the extension line of the left rotation reel 64 and the question mark “?” Is displayed on the extension line of the middle rotation reel 66 on the display unit 84. , The question mark "?" Is displayed on the extension of the right-handed reel 68. In this case, the player knows that the left stop switch L is operated at the first stop, but does not know the pressing order after the second stop.

In the challenge production, if the stop switch 50 is operated in the pressing order (correct pressing order) corresponding to the winning bell role, the challenge production is successful. For example, when the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell combination is "123" in the order of the left stop switch L, the middle stop switch C, and the right stop switch R, the left stop switch L, the middle stop switch C, and the right stop switch. When the stop switch 50 is operated in the order of R, the challenge production is successful.

On the other hand, in the challenge production, if the stop switch 50 is not operated in the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell role, the challenge production fails. For example, when the pressing order corresponding to the winning bell combination is "123" in the order of the left stop switch L, the middle stop switch C, and the right stop switch R, the left stop switch L, the right stop switch R, and the middle stop switch R. When the stop switch 50 is operated in the order of C, the challenge production fails.

At this time, the number of successes and the number of failures in the challenge effect are stored by the AT state control means 262 each time the challenge effect is performed. Then, the game result in the transitionable state is determined by the number of successful challenge productions. Specifically, a game result flag is provided in the transferable state, and when the game result in the transferable state is "win", the game result flag is set to "ON", and the transferable state is in the transferable state. If the game result is "defeated", the game result flag is set to "OFF". The game result flag set here continues until the advantageous section ends.

In the transitionable state, the transition standby state is entered when the bell role is won eight times in the combination lottery, that is, when the challenge effect is performed eight times. At this time, if the number of successful challenge effects is 4 or more, the game result in the transitionable state becomes "win", and the game result flag is set to "ON". On the other hand, when the number of successful challenge productions is 3 or less, the game result in the transitionable state is "defeated", and the game result flag is set to "OFF". Regardless of whether the game result in the transferable state is "victory" or "defeat", the state shifts to the transition standby state in the same manner, but if the game result is "victory", a privilege advantageous to the player is given. It is supposed to be done. This benefit will be described later.

(Migration standby state)
The transition standby state belongs to the "advantageous section" and is a state in which the transition to the first AT state is confirmed.
In the transition standby state, a predetermined replay combination is won in the combination lottery, and when the stop switch 50 is stopped in the pressing order corresponding to the winning replay combination, the state shifts to the first AT state.

(1st AT state)
The first AT state is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the second AT state and the third AT state among the AT states. Specifically, unlike the second AT state and the third AT state, the first AT state is different from the second AT state and the third AT state, and when the bell combination is won in the combination lottery, the push order corresponding to the bell combination is always displayed on the display unit 84. The number of medals that can be obtained is larger than that in the 2nd AT state and the 3rd AT state. Then, in this first AT state, the number of medals owned by the player increases. The first AT state is an example of a predetermined state.

In the 1st AT state, a game period of 40 games is provided, and based on the transition to the 1st AT state, the value (40) corresponding to the number of 1st AT games (40 games) is displayed in the 1st AT game number counter 282. Is added.

Further, in the first AT state, a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value set in the gaming machine 10 is performed at the time of transition to the first AT state. As this setting suggestion effect, for example, when the set value set in the gaming machine 10 is "1", it is "red", when the set value is "2", it is "blue", and when the set value is "3". Is "green", "yellow" when the set value is "4", "purple" when the set value is "5", and "rainbow color" when the set value is "6". Is displayed on the display unit 84. The character in the setting suggestion effect may be different for each set value, or may be common to each set value, and only the color may be different for each set value.

In the first AT state where the transition is made for the first time in the advantageous section without going through the second AT state, the second AT transition lottery at the time of AT is performed by the transition lottery means 270 at the start, and the second AT transition lottery at the time of AT is won. In the AT state control means 262, a second AT game number acquisition lottery for determining the initial value of the second AT game number is performed. Then, the counting means 280 adds a value corresponding to the number of the second AT games acquired in the second AT game number acquisition lottery to the second AT game number counter 283. The second AT game number acquisition lottery performed here does not include "0 game" in the lottery result, and for example, any one of "20 games", "40 games", and "60 games" is selected.

When the game result flag is set to "ON", the transition to the second AT state is confirmed as an advantageous privilege for the player, and the value (100) corresponding to 100 games is the second AT. The number of games is added to the second AT game number counter 283.

In the first AT state that has been transferred via the second AT state, if the additional game is won in the combination lottery, the additional game number determination lottery that determines the number of additional games in the second AT game is the AT state control means 262. Is done by. Then, the counting means 280 adds a value corresponding to the number of additional games acquired in the lottery for determining the number of additional games to the second AT game number counter 283. The lottery for determining the number of additional games performed here includes "0 games" in the lottery result, and for example, any one of "0 games", "10 games", "30 games", and "50 games" is selected. Will be done.

Further, not only the winning of the additional game trigger, but also the lottery for determining the number of additional games may be performed at the start of the first AT state that has been transferred via the second AT state.
Further, even in the first AT state where the transition is made for the first time in the advantageous section without going through the second AT state, if the second AT transition lottery at the time of AT is won, the same number of additional games for the second AT game is determined. It may be.

Then, in the first AT state, when the value of the first AT game number counter 282 counted by the counting means 280 becomes "0", that is, the value of the second AT game number counter 283 becomes "0". When is "1" or more, the state shifts to the second AT state. When shifting from the first AT state, which has transitioned for the first time in the advantageous section, to the second AT state without going through the second AT state, the transition is confirmed to indicate that the transition to the second AT state shown in FIG. 8B has been confirmed. The notification is displayed on the display unit 84 by the notification means 510. On the other hand, when shifting from the first AT state, which has shifted via the second AT state, to the second AT state, the shift confirmation notification shown in FIG. 8B is not displayed on the display unit 84.

On the other hand, in the first AT state, when the value of the first AT game number counter 282 counted by the counting means 280 becomes "0", that is, the value of the second AT game number counter 283 becomes "0". Is "0", that is, when the number of second AT games is "0", the first AT state is terminated and the normal section normal state is entered.

(2nd AT state)
The second AT state is more disadvantageous to the player than the first AT state and the third AT state among the AT states. Specifically, since the second AT state is set so that the frequency of AT games (frequency of notification of the push order) is lower than that of the first AT state and the third AT state, the winning small winning combination symbol 61. The number of times that the combination of can be stopped and displayed is reduced, and the number of medals that can be obtained is smaller than that in the first AT state and the third AT state. Therefore, in this second AT state, the medals owned by the player are maintained or slightly increased or decreased.

Advantageous section When the state shifts from the normal state to the second AT state, the second AT game number acquisition lottery for determining the initial value of the second AT game number is performed by the AT state control means 262, and is acquired by the second AT game number acquisition lottery. The value corresponding to the number of the second AT games is added to the number counter 283 of the second AT games. The second AT game number acquisition lottery performed here does not include "0 game" in the lottery result, and for example, any one of "20 games", "40 games", and "60 games" is selected.

Then, in the second AT state, when the third AT transition combination is won in the combination lottery, the third AT transition lottery is performed by the transition lottery means 270, and when the third AT transition lottery is won, the transition to the third AT state occurs. When the state shifts from the second AT state to the third AT state, the value of the second AT game number counter 283 before the shift is maintained. Then, when the third AT transition lottery is won and the transition to the third AT state is confirmed, as shown in FIG. 8C, a transition confirmation notification indicating that the transition to the third AT state is confirmed is a notification means. It is displayed on the display unit 84 by 510.

Further, when the 3rd AT transition combination is won in the combination lottery, not only the 3rd AT transition lottery is performed by the transition lottery means 270, but also the 1st AT transition lottery at the time of AT may be performed, or the 3rd AT may be performed. The first AT transition lottery at the time of AT may be performed at a predetermined opportunity different from the winning of the transition combination.

If the lottery for shifting to the first AT at the time of AT is won, the state shifts to the third AT state, and after the end of the third AT state, the transition to the first AT state is confirmed and the state shifts to the transition standby state.
On the other hand, in the second AT state, when the value of the second AT game number counter 283 counted by the counting means 280 becomes "0", that is, when the number of the second AT games becomes "0", the second AT state is terminated. Normal section Shifts to the normal state.

(3rd AT state)
Of the AT states, the third AT state is more advantageous to the player than the second AT state and more disadvantageous to the player than the first AT state. Specifically, in the third AT state, the frequency of AT games (frequency of notification of push order) is higher than that of the second AT state, and the frequency of AT games (frequency of notification of push order) is higher than that of the first AT state. Is set to be small. Therefore, in the 3rd AT state, the number of medals that can be obtained is larger than that in the 2nd AT state, and the number of medals that can be obtained is smaller than that in the 1st AT state. The third AT state is less than the first AT state, but the number of medals owned by the player increases. Not limited to this, the advantage of the third AT state may be the same as that of the first AT state. That is, as in the case of the first AT state, when the bell combination is won in the combination lottery, the push order corresponding to the bell combination may be displayed on the display unit 84 without fail.

When the state shifts to the 3rd AT state, the 3rd AT game number acquisition lottery for determining the 3rd AT game number is performed by the AT state control means 262, and the value corresponding to the 3rd AT game number acquired in the 3rd AT game number acquisition lottery. Is added to the third AT game number counter 284. The third AT game number acquisition lottery performed here does not include "0 game" in the lottery result, and for example, any one of "30 games", "60 games", and "90 games" is selected.

In the third AT state, when the additional game number is won in the combination lottery, the additional game number determination lottery for determining the number of additional games for the second AT game is performed by the AT state control means 262, and the additional game number determination lottery is performed. The value corresponding to the number of additional games acquired in is added to the second AT game number counter 283. The lottery for determining the number of additional games performed here includes "0 games" in the lottery result, and for example, any one of "0 games", "5 games", "15 games", and "25 games" is selected. Will be done.

As described above, in the lottery for determining the number of additional games performed in the third AT state, the number of additional games that can be acquired is smaller than that in the lottery for determining the number of additional games performed in the first AT state. That is, the third AT state is in a state in which the additional performance is lower than that in the first AT state.
In the 3rd AT state, when the 1st AT transition combination is won in the combination lottery, the 1st AT transition lottery at the time of AT is performed by the transition lottery means 270, and when the 1st AT transition lottery at the time of the AT is won, the 1st AT state is entered. Acquire the transition right.

In addition, not only when the first AT transition combination is won in the combination lottery, the first AT transition lottery at the time of AT may be performed at the start of the third AT state.
Then, in the third AT state, when the value of the third AT game number counter 284 counted by the counting means 280 becomes "0", that is, when the number of the third AT games becomes "0", the above transition right is acquired. If not, the game shifts to the second AT state, and the second AT state is continued according to the value of the second AT game number counter 283 maintained as described above.

On the other hand, in the third AT state, when the value of the third AT game number counter 284 counted by the counting means 280 becomes "0", that is, when the number of the third AT games becomes "0", the above transition right is acquired. If there is, it shifts to the transition standby state. In this case, the notification means 510 displays the transition confirmation notification indicating that the transition to the first AT state shown in FIG. 8A has been confirmed on the display unit 84.

Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion display 84A (see FIG. 10) suggesting the progress of a specific condition, which is a condition for starting the ending state, is displayed on the display unit 84 by the notification means 510 in the advantageous section. .. Specifically, the suggestion display 84A is a display indicating the number of medals to be paid out in each of the first AT state, the second AT state, and the third AT state as a predetermined effect state. For example, in the suggestion display 84A shown in FIG. 10, it is shown that the number of medals acquired in the first AT state is "200". Then, the suggestion display 84A is displayed on the display unit 84 at the end of the above-mentioned predetermined effect state, so that the player who sees the suggestion display 84A roughly determines the difference number (MY) in the advantageous section in the advantageous section. Can be recognized.

(Ending state)
The ending state belongs to the "advantageous section" and is a state of transitioning from the non-ending state when a specific condition is satisfied. The ending state is an example of a specific state.

The specific condition is that a predetermined amount of medals have been awarded during the advantageous section. Then, as the specific condition, the first specific condition corresponding to the first set value which is one or more set values among the plurality of set values and the medal are given more than the first set value among the plurality of set values. A second specific condition corresponding to a second set value, which is one or more set values having a high rate, is provided. In the present embodiment, the first set value is set to four stages from the set value "1" to "4", and the second set value is set to two stages of the set values "5" and "6". As described above, in the present embodiment, the set value included in the second set value is configured to be larger than the set value included in the first set value. In other words, the second set value is assigned a set value that is higher than the first set value.

The first specific condition is that the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 2000 (so-called MY2000). This first specific condition is set to a value smaller than the upper limit of the game (MY2400 sheets) in the advantageous section.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first specific condition is satisfied when it is detected by the game history monitoring means 290 that the difference number of sheets in the advantageous section reaches "2000 sheets". Then, after the operation of the start switch 40 in the next game in which the first specific condition is satisfied, the game shifts to the ending state, and the notification means 510 displays the first ending effect described later on the display unit 84.

The second specific condition is that the difference number in the advantageous section reaches 1800 (so-called MY1800). This second specific condition is set to a value in which the difference number in the advantageous section is smaller than that of the first specific condition.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second specific condition is satisfied when it is detected by the game history monitoring means 290 that the difference number of sheets in the advantageous section reaches "1800 sheets". Then, after the operation of the start switch 40 in the next game in which the second specific condition is satisfied, the game shifts to the ending state, and the notification means 510 displays the second ending effect described later on the display unit 84.

As described above, since the difference between the first specific condition (MY2000 sheets) and the second specific condition (MY1800 sheets) in the advantageous section required for the establishment of the specific condition is small, the difference number is smaller than that of the first specific condition. , The ratio that the second specific condition is satisfied earlier is higher. In addition, "established early" in the above means that the number of elapsed games of the advantageous section required until the first specific condition or the second specific condition is satisfied is small.

In the ending state, a game period of 40 games is provided, and a value (40) corresponding to the number of ending games (40 games) is added to the ending game number counter 285 based on the transition to the ending state. ..

Further, the ending state is a state in which information regarding the end of the advantageous section is notified, and the ending effect as information regarding the end of the advantageous section is displayed on the display unit 84 by the notification means 510. This ending effect is an effect that allows the player to recognize that the advantageous section will soon end. The ending effect includes a first ending effect according to the ending state executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition, and a second ending effect according to the ending state executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition. Is provided.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first ending effect and the second ending effect are different. That is, different effects are displayed on the display unit 84 between the ending state executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition and the ending state executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition. Therefore, by confirming the effect in the ending state, the player can recognize the specific condition that triggered the execution of the ending state.

When the state shifts to the ending state based on the establishment of the first specific condition, the notification means 510 causes the display unit 84 to display the first ending effect in the ending state. For example, in the first ending effect, the notification means 510 causes the display unit 84 to display the characters “ending” as shown in FIG. 11 in order to make the player recognize that the end of the advantageous section is near. .. Therefore, the player who sees the first ending effect can recognize that the advantageous section will end soon.

When the state shifts to the ending state based on the establishment of the second specific condition, the notification means 510 causes the display unit 84 to display the second ending effect in the ending state. For example, in the second ending effect, the notification means 510 causes the display unit 84 to display the characters “ending” as shown in FIG. 12 in order to make the player recognize that the end of the advantageous section is near. Therefore, the player who sees the second ending effect can recognize that the advantageous section will end soon.

Then, in the ending state, when the value of the ending game number counter 285 counted by the counting means 280 becomes "0", that is, when the number of ending games becomes "0", the ending state is terminated and the normal section normal state is reached. Move to. Even before the number of ending games reaches "0", if the number of elapsed games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games during the ending state, the ending state is terminated and the normal section shifts to the normal state. To do.

As described above, the number of games in which the first ending effect is displayed on the display unit 84 and the number of games in which the second ending effect is displayed on the display unit 84 are the same. That is, the number of games that can execute the ending state is the same regardless of whether the ending state is entered based on the establishment of the first specific condition or the ending state is entered based on the establishment of the second specific condition. It is 40 games.

Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the first specific condition (MY2000 sheets) and the second specific condition (MY1800 sheets), the second specific condition is faster than the first specific condition. The rate of establishment is high. Further, the number of games that can execute the ending state is the same "40 games" between the ending state executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition and the ending state executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition. ing.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition, the transition to the normal section is performed based on the end of the ending state, and the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition. In the case where the game shifts to the normal section based on the end of the ending state, and when the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition, the number of games elapsed in the advantageous section until the ending state ends is greater. The rate of decrease is high.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the ending state, the setting suggestion effect of the content contradictory to the specific condition that triggered the execution of the ending state is not performed. For example, when the specific condition that triggered the execution of the ending state is the first specific condition, that is, when the ending state is changed based on the establishment of the first specific condition, the setting value is set to "5" as a setting suggestion effect. It is configured so that the corresponding "purple" and "rainbow-colored" characters corresponding to the set value "6" are not displayed on the display unit 84. On the other hand, when the specific condition that triggered the execution of the ending state is the second specific condition, that is, when the ending state is changed based on the establishment of the second specific condition, the setting value is set to "1" as a setting suggestion effect. The corresponding "red", the "blue" corresponding to the set value "2", the "green" corresponding to the set value "3", and the "yellow" character corresponding to the set value "4" are displayed on the display unit 84. It is configured so that it will not be done.

Then, in the present embodiment, by not performing the setting suggestion effect performed in the first AT state in the ending state, the setting suggestion effect having a content contradictory to the specific condition that triggered the execution of the ending state can be obtained. What is not done "is realized. Not limited to this, when the character shifts to the ending state based on the establishment of the first specific condition, the character of "purple" corresponding to the setting value "5" and the character of "rainbow color" corresponding to the setting value "6". Is displayed on the display unit 84. Instead of performing only the setting suggestion effect, the character of the color corresponding to the setting value set for the gaming machine 10 among the setting values "1" to "4" is displayed on the display unit 84. Setting suggestion effect may be performed. Similarly, when the ending state is entered based on the satisfaction of the second specific condition, the setting value is changed to "red" corresponding to the set value "1", "blue" corresponding to the set value "2", and the set value "3". The corresponding "green" and "yellow" characters corresponding to the set value "4" are displayed on the display unit 84. The gaming machine in the set values "5" and "6" does not perform only the setting suggestion effect. A setting suggestion effect may be performed in which a character having a color corresponding to the set value set to 10 is displayed on the display unit 84.

That is, in the above-mentioned "the setting suggestion effect of the content contradictory to the specific condition that triggered the execution of the ending state is not performed", only the case where the setting suggestion effect itself is not performed and the setting suggestion effect of the contradictory content are performed. This includes the case where the setting suggestion effect of the content that does not contradict is performed without performing.

(Explanation of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 13)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, a general game control process executed by the main control means 200 for each game will be described.
In step S10, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the bet number cannot be set. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, step S10 is performed again.

As a premise of this step S10, the bet number setting process is performed. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number is set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control means 200 executes a determination as to whether or not the number of medals set as the bet number of the game has reached the predetermined bet number (3 or 2).

In step S11, the winning combination lottery process is executed by the winning combination lottery means 210. At this time, the result of the winning combination lottery is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. When the role lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

In step S12, the rotation variation processing of the rotary reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is executed. After the rotary reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotational speed, when the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotary reel 62 is operated, the reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main control means 200, and is also stored. It is read out in the subsequent processing.

Further, after all the stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of the full rotation reel 62 is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. Then, when the rotation fluctuation processing of all the rotating reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.

In step S13, the stop symbol determination means 230 executes a stop symbol determination process for determining whether or not a combination of symbols 61 having a predetermined combination is aligned with the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub control means 500. Then, when the determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

In step S14, the payout giving means 240 executes the payout giving process corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determining means 230. As a result of the determination, if the payout or the like is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process is terminated.

(Action effect)
In the present embodiment, since it is configured as described above, in the gaming machine 10 provided with the ending state for notifying the information regarding the end of the advantageous section, the interest of the game is enhanced based on the execution opportunity of the ending state. Can be done.
Specifically, according to the present embodiment, whether the set value set in the gaming machine 10 is the first set value or the second set value according to the specific condition that triggers the execution of the ending state. Is different, so it is possible to provide playability in which the set value is estimated based on the execution trigger of the ending state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is performed in the first AT state, but in the ending state, the setting suggestion effect having a content contradictory to the specific condition that triggered the execution of the ending state is not performed. ing. As a result, according to the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect of the content contradictory to the specific condition that triggered the execution of the ending state is not performed, so that the player who estimates the set value based on the execution trigger of the ending state. Can suppress the confusion.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition, the transition to the normal section is performed based on the end of the ending state, and the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition. In the case where the game shifts to the normal section based on the end of the ending state, and when the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition, the number of games elapsed in the advantageous section until the ending state ends is greater. The rate of decrease is high.

As a result, in the present embodiment, when the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition according to the first set value in which the medal award rate is lower than the second set value, and the advantageous section ends. , The number of elapsed games in the advantageous section can be increased as compared with the case where the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first set value, which is a lower setting than the second set value, is set as the set value of the gaming machine 10, the number of games that can execute the advantageous section is lengthened. It is possible to prevent the advantageous section from suddenly ending when a large number of medals can be obtained fortunately in the advantageous section. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first set value is set to the set value of the gaming machine 10, it is possible to suppress the situation where the advantageous section ends while the player is dissatisfied. Then, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that the setting is low when the number of games that can execute the advantageous section is long, that is, when the execution trigger of the ending state is late, and this time for the player. It is possible to give an opportunity to decide whether or not to continue the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition according to the second set value in which the medal award rate is higher than the first set value, and the advantageous section ends, the advantageous section ends. The number of elapsed games in the advantageous section can be reduced as compared with the case where the ending state is executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second set value, which is set higher than the first set value, is set as the set value of the gaming machine 10, the number of games that can execute the advantageous section is shortened. It suggests that the setting is high, and can give the player an opportunity to decide whether or not to continue the next game. Then, in the present embodiment, even if the number of games that can execute the advantageous section is short, it is suggested that this configuration is a high setting. Therefore, when the second set value is the set value of the gaming machine 10. In addition, it is possible to suppress the situation where the advantageous section ends while the player is dissatisfied.

(Other)
In the above embodiment, the specific condition is that a predetermined amount of medals are given during the advantageous section. However, instead of or in addition to this, a specific condition may be set to reach a predetermined number of elapsed games in an advantageous section. For example, the first specific condition may be "the number of elapsed games in the advantageous section of 1300 games has been reached", and the second specific condition may be "the number of elapsed games in the advantageous section of 1100 games has been reached". Then, the first specific condition in this case is set to a value smaller than the upper limit of the game in the advantageous section (the number of games elapsed in the advantageous section: 1500 games), and the second specific condition is the advantageous section than the first specific condition. The number of elapsed games is set to a small value.

Then, as described above, when "the number of elapsed games in a predetermined number of advantageous sections has been reached" is set as a specific condition, the suggestion display 84A is used instead of or in addition to the configuration of the above embodiment. , In each production state of the advantageous section, the number of elapsed games of the advantageous section may be displayed on the display unit 84. Further, as the suggestion display 84A, not only the number of elapsed games in the advantageous section is directly shown, but also another index (example: points) corresponding to the number of elapsed games in the advantageous section is displayed on the display unit 84, which is advantageous. The number of elapsed games in the section may be indirectly indicated.

In the above embodiment, in the setting suggestion effect, the display mode (specifically, "character color") of the display unit 84 is different for each set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of set values are not limited to this. As one group, the display mode of the display unit 84 may be different for each group. This group may be composed of, for example, three groups of set values "1" and "2", set values "3" and "4", and set values "5" and "6", or an odd number. It is assumed that it is composed of two groups of set values "1", "3" and "5" and even set values "2", "4" and "6".

In the above embodiment, the first AT state is taken as an example of the predetermined state, but the predetermined state is not limited to this, and the predetermined state may be another effect state such as the “second AT state” or the “third AT state”.

In the above embodiment, the first set value is set to four stages from the set value "1" to "4", and the second set value is set to two stages of the set values "5" and "6", and the first set value and the first set value are set. 2 The set value was composed of two or more set values. However, the first set value and the second set value may be set as one set value. For example, the first set value may be set to the set value "1" and the second set value may be set to the set value "6".

Further, it is not limited to configuring both the first set value and the second set value with two or more set values, or configuring both the first set value and the second set value with one set value. One of the first set value and the second set value may be composed of two or more set values, and the other of the first set value and the second set value may be composed of one set value.

In the above embodiment, the condition for starting the ending state (hereinafter, "ending start condition") is the first specific condition according to the first set value and the second specific condition according to the second set value. Was different. That is, in the above embodiment, two types of ending start conditions are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more specific conditions may be provided and three or more ending start conditions may be provided. For example, a specific condition according to the set value "1" (example: "MY2200 sheets"), a specific condition according to the set value "2" (example: "MY2150 sheets"), and a set value "3". Specific conditions (example: "MY2100 sheets"), specific conditions according to the set value "4" (example: "MY2050 sheets"), and specific conditions according to the set value "5" (example: "MY2000 sheets") 6 types of ending start conditions may be provided, that is, a specific condition (example: "MY1800 sheets") according to the set value "6".

In the above embodiment, the first specific condition is "MY 2000 sheets" and the second specific condition is "MY 1800 sheets", which are common conditions in each advantageous section. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different conditions may be set for each advantageous section. For example, at the time of transition of the advantageous section, a condition determination lottery for determining the first specific condition and the second specific condition may be performed to determine the conditions in the advantageous section. In addition, as described above, when "the number of elapsed games of a predetermined number of advantageous sections has been reached" is set in the specific condition, "the number of elapsed games of a predetermined number of advantageous sections" is set in the above condition determination lottery. Will be decided.

Further, the first specific condition "MY 2000 sheets" and the second specific condition "MY 1800 sheets" in the above embodiment are examples, and different numerical values can be set as appropriate. However, it is desirable to set the number of ending games to a value that can be digested so that the player can see all of the ending effects.

In the above embodiment, since the difference number of sheets in the advantageous section required for the establishment of the specific condition is small, the first specific condition (MY2000 sheets) and the second specific condition (MY1800 sheets) are compared with the first specific condition. , Explained that the ratio of the second specific condition being satisfied earlier is higher. However, the means for achieving this is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment.

For example, a special role related to the granting of medals is provided to the winning combination in the combination lottery, and this special combination is configured so that the winning probability in the combination lottery differs depending on the set value. Then, in the first set value and the second set value, the second set value is configured so that the winning probability of the special combination is higher.
The special role is assumed to be a small role with a large number of medals paid out, a transition trigger role that triggers a transition to a state in which the number of medals paid out is large (example: AT state), and the like.

With this configuration, for example, even if the difference number in the advantageous section required for the establishment of the specific condition is the same for the first specific condition and the second specific condition, the first specific condition and the second specific condition may have the same number. Compared to the first specific condition, the second specific condition is more likely to be satisfied earlier. Further, the configuration may be provided in place of the configuration of the above-described embodiment, or may be provided in addition to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

In the above embodiment, as the ending effect, the characters "ending" are displayed on the display unit 84 (first ending effect), and the characters "ending" are displayed on the display unit 84 (second ending). Directed). That is, in the above embodiment, by directly indicating to the player that the player is in the ending state, it is suggested that the advantageous section will end soon. However, it is not limited to directly indicating that it is in the ending state in this way, and it may be indirectly indicated that it is in the ending state. For example, as an ending effect, the characters "ending" and "ending" are not used, and a moving image or a still image that occurs only in the ending state is displayed on the display unit 84 to indirectly indicate that the ending state is in effect. May be shown.

In the above embodiment, by setting the number of ending games to the same 40 games, there are a case where the ending state is shifted based on the establishment of the first specific condition and a case where the ending state is shifted based on the establishment of the second specific condition. The length of stay in the ending state of was the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period of stay in the ending state may be managed by the number of payouts. For example, in both the case of shifting to the ending state based on the establishment of the first specific condition and the case of shifting to the ending state based on the fulfillment of the second specific condition, the ending state is terminated by paying out more than 100 medals. It may be configured as follows.

In the above embodiment, the first ending effect and the second ending effect are different from each other by making the characters displayed on the display unit 84 different between the first ending effect and the second ending effect. However, not limited to this, the first ending effect and the second ending effect can be produced by making the moving image, the still image, or the characters appearing different from each other, or by combining them. May be a different production.

Further, the effects are not limited to be different from the beginning to the end of the first ending effect and the second ending effect, and may be different in a part of the ending effect. For example, the same moving image is displayed on the display unit 84 for a certain period of time in the first ending effect and the second ending effect, but the color of the image (example: bronze statue) displayed at the end of the moving image may be different.

In the above embodiment, one advantageous section elapsed game number counter 281 is provided as a counter for counting the number of advantageous section elapsed games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more may be provided. For example, two counters, a first advantageous section counter and a second advantageous section counter, may be provided as counters for counting the number of advantageous section elapsed games. Hereinafter, a modified example of the above embodiment assumed in this case will be described.

The first advantageous section counter is a counter that counts every time one game is played during the stay in the advantageous section regardless of the gaming state. The value "1500" corresponding to the upper limit number of games that can be played in one advantageous section, "1500 games", is set in the first advantageous section counter based on the shift to the advantageous section.

The second advantageous section counter is a counter that counts each time a game is played in the advantageous section during the stay in the advantageous section when the game state is the “bonus internal medium state”. That is, the second advantageous section counter is a counter that does not count when the gaming state is the "normal state" or the "bonus state" even during the stay in the advantageous section. The second advantageous section counter does not count either when the game state is "normal state" or "bonus state", or when the game state is "normal state" or "bonus state". On the other hand, counting may be performed without counting.
Then, a value smaller than the value set in the first advantageous section counter (example: 1450) is set in the second advantageous section counter based on the shift to the advantageous section.

Here, the conditions for ending the advantageous section in this modification are as follows.
(1) When the value of the first advantageous section counter becomes "0" (2) When the value of MY2400 sheets is reached (3) When the value of the second advantageous section counter becomes a specified value (example: "0") When the ending state is terminated based on the above (4) When the ending state is terminated based on the arrival of MY1800 sheets or MY2000 sheets.

(1) and (2) are the same as in the above embodiment, "when the upper limit of the game in the advantageous section is reached".
Here, unlike the above embodiment, the present modification shifts to the ending state based on the value of the second advantageous section counter reaching the specified value (example: “0”). Therefore, in this modification, the above (3) is provided as a condition for ending the advantageous section.
In (4), the same as in the above embodiment, "based on the establishment of the specific condition according to the set value (based on reaching the specified number of MY sheets), the process shifts to the ending state, and the ending state ends. If ".

That is, in this modified example, the condition for shifting to the ending state is
(A) When the value of the second advantageous section counter reaches the specified value (example: "0") (B) When the specific condition according to the set value is satisfied (when the specified number of MY sheets is reached)
There are two types.

Next, two types of game flows assumed in this modified example will be described.
First, a case where the gaming state frequently shifts to the "normal state" or the "bonus state" during one stay in the advantageous section and the stay period in the "bonus internal medium state" is short will be described.

In this case, since the period of stay in the "bonus internal medium state" is short, it is assumed that the count of the second advantageous section counter does not advance and the count of the first advantageous section counter that is counted regardless of the gaming state advances. To. Therefore, in this case, the ratio that the value of the first advantageous section counter becomes "0" is high, and the ratio that the advantageous section ends without shifting to the ending state by reaching the upper limit of the game in the advantageous section is high.

Next, as a second explanation, a case where the gaming state does not frequently shift to the "normal state" or the "bonus state" during one stay in the advantageous section and the stay period in the "bonus internal medium state" is long will be described. To do.

In this case, since the period of stay in the "bonus internal medium state" is long, it is expected that the counts of both the first advantageous section counter and the second advantageous section counter will proceed. Therefore, in this case, the ratio of the value of the second advantageous section counter having a small set value to "0" is high, and the ending state can be entered, and the advantageous section ends based on the end of the ending state. The ratio is high.

By configuring as in this modification, in the case of a model that recommends mainly staying in the "bonus internal medium state" that has become mainstream in recent years, by performing the operation mode of the stop switch 50 that is not recommended, " Frequent transitions to the "normal state" or "bonus state" make it impossible to transition to the ending state, which can motivate the player to perform the recommended operation mode of the stop switch 50.

In the above embodiment, the advantageous section is taken as an example of the advantageous game, but the advantageous game may be any game that is more advantageous than the normal game, and the state such as AT, ART, or bonus may be the advantageous game. Similarly, in the normal game, if the game is disadvantageous as compared with the advantageous game, a state other than the normal section may be applied. Further, the upper limit of the game and the ending start condition in the advantageous game are not limited to the determination using the number of elapsed games and MY, but may be determined by using the number of sets of the advantageous game.

10 Pachinko machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Design display window
17 Medal selector 18 External centralized terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Top panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal saucer 28 Medal payment exit
30 Operation unit 32 Bet switch
34 Max Bet Switch 35 Single Bet Switch
36 Settlement switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Production button switch
43 Power supply unit 44 Power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Medium stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61 design
62 Rotating reel 63 Reel position sensor
64 Left-handed reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Right-handed reel 70 Production device
72 Speaker 74 Top Speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Directing lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting indicator 90 Section notification lamp
92 Input sensor
94 Payout sensor 95 Hopper motor
96 Overflow sensor
100 controller
200 Main control means 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol determination means
240 Dividend granting means 250 Game state control means
251 Normal state control means 252 Bonus internal medium state control means
253 Bonus state control means
260 Effect state control means 261 Normal state control means
262 AT state control means 263 Ending state control means
270 Transition lottery means 280 Counting means
290 Game history monitoring means
500 Sub control means 510 Notification means

Claims (2)

A gaming machine in which any of the above set values is set from a plurality of set values having different game value grant rates.
A normal game and a game that can be transferred from the normal game, an upper limit in the game is set, and an advantageous game that shifts to the normal game based on the arrival of the upper limit are provided.
The advantageous game is provided with a specific state executed based on the establishment of a specific condition as a state for notifying information regarding the end of the advantageous game, and is shifted to the normal game based on the end of the specific state.
The specific condition includes a first specific condition corresponding to one or more of the set values, which is the first set value among the plurality of set values, and the first set value among the plurality of set values. A second specific condition corresponding to the second set value, which is one or more of the set values having a high rate of giving value for games, is provided.
In the first specific condition and the second specific condition, the ratio of the second specific condition being satisfied earlier than the first specific condition is higher.
The specific state is executed based on the establishment of the first specific condition, and the game shifts to the normal game based on the end of the specific state, and the specific state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition. In the case of shifting to the normal game based on the end of the state, in the case where the specific state is executed based on the establishment of the second specific condition, the game period of the advantageous game until the end of the specific state is longer. A gaming machine with a high rate of shortening. The advantageous game is provided with a predetermined state different from the specific state.
In the predetermined state, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value is performed, but in the specific state, the setting suggestion effect having a content contradictory to the specific condition that triggered the execution of the specific state is not performed. Item 1. The gaming machine according to item 1.

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