JP2021176387A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which a ball coming property is appropriately managed.SOLUTION: A state where a probability of transition to an instruction performance state to be determined is a predetermined probability is defined as a normal probability state, and a state where the probability of transition to the instruction performance state to be determined is lower than the predetermined probability is defined as a low probability state. In that case, as a setting value is higher, a probability of transition to a section consisting of the low probability state and the normal probability state after the start of an advantageous section is higher, and as the setting value is lower, a probability of transition to a section consisting of the normal probability state after the start of the advantageous section is higher.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine, a slot machine having a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface has been known. In the slot machine, the reels start rotating with the start of the game, and an internal lottery using the lottery table is performed. Further, when the reels are stopped, the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations won in the internal lottery are displayed by a plurality of reels, and when the winning combination is won, as a process corresponding to the winning winning combination, for example, a medal. A medal payout process for paying out (game value) and a re-game process for enabling another game without consuming new medals are performed.

In addition, when a specific role is won, a slot machine provided with an AT effect state (assist time effect state), which is an effect state in which a batting order navigation effect (instruction effect) that assists the winning of this specific role can be executed, is known. Has been done. In such a slot machine, since the batting order navigation effect is performed in the AT effect state, it becomes easy for the player to win the specific combination, and the number of medals can be increased.

On the other hand, there is known a slot machine in which the number of games played in the AT effect state is limited. That is, the game section is divided into a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section, and it is possible to shift to the AT effect state and perform batting order navigation effect only in the advantageous section, and the upper limit of the number of games in the advantageous section ( When it reaches (for example, 1500 times), there is a device that shifts to a non-advantageous section (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-22214

By the way, in gaming machines, it is required to appropriately manage the ball ejection performance.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the ball ejection performance is appropriately controlled.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
An instruction function control means for controlling the execution of an instruction effect that assists the winning of a predetermined role,
A game section control means for controlling the transfer of a game section between a plurality of game sections including an advantageous section in which the instruction effect can be executed, and a game section control means.
An effect state control means that controls the transition of the effect state between a plurality of effect states including the instruction effect state in which the instruction effect is executed, and
A gaming machine equipped with a setting changing means capable of changing a setting value selected from a plurality of setting values.
A state in which the probability of determining the transition to the instruction effect state is a predetermined probability is defined as a normal probability state.
Assuming that the probability of determining the transition to the instruction effect state is lower than the predetermined probability is defined as the low probability state.
The higher the set value, the higher the probability of transitioning to the section consisting of the low probability state and the normal probability state after the start of the advantageous section.
The lower the set value, the higher the probability of transitioning to the section consisting of the normal probability state after the start of the advantageous section.

According to such a configuration, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of transitioning to the first section consisting of the low probability state and the normal probability state after the start of the advantageous section, and the lower the set value, the more advantageous. After the start of the section, the probability of shifting to the second section consisting of the normal probability state is high. In other words, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of transitioning to the first section having a low probability state, and the lower the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the second section having no low probability state. .. In the first section, where the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of transition is, the transition to the instruction effect state in which the instruction effect is executed is shifted to the low probability state in which the probability of determining the transition to the instruction effect state is lower than the normal probability state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball ejection performance from becoming excessive in the case of a high setting, and to appropriately manage the ball ejection performance.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention may be used.
An instruction function control means for controlling the execution of an instruction effect that assists the winning of a predetermined role,
A game section control means for controlling the transfer of a game section between a plurality of game sections including an advantageous section in which the instruction effect can be executed, and a game section control means.
An effect state control means that controls the transition of the effect state between a plurality of effect states including the instruction effect state in which the instruction effect is executed, and
A gaming machine equipped with a setting changing means capable of changing a setting value selected from a plurality of setting values.
The effect state that shifts in the advantageous section includes the instruction effect state and the low expected value effect state in which the expected value regarding the acquisition of the game value is lower than the instruction effect state.
The higher the set value, the higher the probability that the number of games played in the low expected value effect state will be higher than when the set value is low.

According to such a configuration, the low expected value effect state has a lower expected value regarding the acquisition of the game value than the instruction effect state, and the higher the set value, the lower the expected value effect than when the set value is low. There is a high probability that the number of games played in the state will be large. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball ejection performance from becoming excessive in the case of a high setting, and to appropriately manage the ball ejection performance.

According to the present invention, the ball ejection performance can be appropriately managed.

It is a perspective view which shows an example of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the internal lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning mode of a small winning combination. It is a figure for explaining the dividend of a small role. The same is a state transition diagram of the gaming state. The same is a state transition diagram of the effect state. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of the reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the control in the AT effect state. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the gaming machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of the reel. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the internal lottery table. The same is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the mode of the stop operation and the winning combination at the time of winning in each winning area. The same is a state transition diagram of the gaming state. It is a state transition diagram of the game section and the effect state. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the special effect state in the modification. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming section and the effect state of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the point lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the distribution of the section. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the mode of the stop operation at the time of winning of the batting order bell of the gaming machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the increase / decrease of the storage value of the winning counter.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although the slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, will be described below, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the slot machine, and may be other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. In the following description, "front and back" basically means "front" on the player side and "rear" on the slot machine side when the player is on the front side of the slot machine, and "up and down". Means "upper" on the upper surface side of the slot machine, "lower" on the lower surface side, and "left and right" means "left" on the left hand side of the player playing the slot machine, and "right" on the right hand side. do.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 is a medalless gaming machine (managed gaming machine) (medalless slot machine) that does not require a medal (game value). Note that the slot machine 10 does not have a medal slot, a hopper unit, a cash box, or the like, unlike the slot machine shown in the second embodiment.

The slot machine 10 includes a housing (back box) 1. Further, the housing 1 includes a top plate 2, a back plate 3, a bottom plate, a left side plate 5 and a right side plate 6, and is formed in a box shape having a front opening opening on the front side of the housing 1. The housing 1 is made of wood, synthetic resin, metal, or the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front door 12 is provided on the front side of the housing 1 to close the front opening of the housing 1 so as to be openable and closable. In the present embodiment, the front door 12 is divided into an upper door 12a and a lower door 12b, and the upper door 12a and the lower door 12b can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1, respectively. The upper door 12a is rotatably connected via a hinge to open and close the upper part of the opening of the housing 1. Further, the lower door 12b is rotatably connected via a hinge to open and close the lower part of the opening of the housing 1. The front door 12 may have an integral structure in which the upper door 12a and the lower door 12b are not separated.

The upper door 12a is provided with a liquid crystal display 13 (display device 13), an effect device such as a speaker 14, a display window 16, and the like. The liquid crystal display displays images (moving images, still images) for various effects. Further, the speaker 14 outputs sounds for various effects (music, sound effects, voice, etc.). In addition to the liquid crystal display and the speaker 14, the effect device may be provided with a lighting device such as a lamp (LED), a movable accessory that can be operated by an actuator, or the like.

At the back of the display window 16, three reels 20a to 20c are provided in a horizontal row. Then, a part of the reels 20a to 20c can be visually recognized through the display window 16. On the outer peripheral surface of the reels 20a to 20c, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a row along the circumferential direction, and when the reels 20a to 20c are stopped, three consecutive symbols per reel are arranged through the display window 16. (Upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol) are displayed. Further, the display window 16 is provided with an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage as display positions for visually recognizing the symbols of the reels 20a to 20c, and an effective line is set by a combination of the display positions of the reels 20a to 20c. There is. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effective line is composed of the middle stage of the first reel 20a, the middle stage of the second reel 20b, and the middle stage of the third reel 20c. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals (specified number of medals) required for one game is set to 3, and when the specified number of medals are inserted, the effective line is activated. It has become like.

In the slot machine 10, the reels 20a to 20c start rotating with the start of the game, and the winning combination lottery is executed to determine the winning or losing (non-winning) of any of the winning combinations. Then, when the reels 20a to 20c are stopped, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the winning combination lottery is displayed on the valid line, this winning combination becomes a prize, and the process corresponding to the winning combination (the winning combination). Winning process) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 12 has a MAX bet button (bet button) 23 that is operated when betting (investing) a credited medal (operated when setting the maximum number of bets). , Start lever 24 operated when starting the game, 3 stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c operated when stopping the rotation of the three reels 20a to 20c, when changing the mode of production, etc. There are production buttons and the like that can be operated on.

In the slot machine 10, the bet button 23 is operated, and when a predetermined number of medals are bet, the operation of the start lever 24 is activated. Further, when the activated start lever 24 is operated, the game is started. Further, when the game is started, the reels 20a to 20c start to rotate, and when the rotation speed of the reels 20a to 20c reaches a constant speed and becomes a steady rotation, the operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is enabled. NS. Further, when the activated stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the reels 20a to 20c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 26a to 26c are stopped.

In the slot machine 10, the game value is added to the credit (game medal) according to the lending operation or the like. The added number of credits (number of game medals) is displayed on the credit display 28 provided on the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is provided with a counting button 29 that is operated when a credit (game medal) is held and converted into a medal.

A power supply unit, a reel unit, a main board unit, and the like are provided inside the housing 1. The power supply unit includes a power supply board, a power supply board case, a power supply switch, and the like. The power supply unit is provided on the upper surface of the bottom plate and can supply electric power to each component. The reel unit integrally supports three reels 20a to 20c having a plurality of symbols around them, a drive motor (stepping motor) for rotating the reels 20a to 20c, reels 20a to 20c, a drive motor, and the like. It is equipped with a reel frame (frame member) and the like.

The main board unit includes a main board 31 (main control board) (main control device) (see FIG. 2), which is an electronic circuit board including electronic components such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O. The main board 31 receives input signals from input devices such as the bet button 23, the start lever 24, and the stop buttons 26a to 26c, performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results, the reel unit or the like Control the output device.

Further, a sub-board unit or the like is provided on the back side of the upper door 12a. The sub-board unit includes a sub-board 32 (sub-control board) (sub-control device) (see FIG. 2), which is an electronic circuit board including electronic components. The sub-board 32 receives a signal sent from the main board 31 and performs various calculations for executing the effect, and controls the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14 based on the calculation result.

The main board 31 and the sub board 32 are electrically connected to each other, and various information (signals) such as information indicating the game state can be transmitted from the main board 31 to the sub board 32. Information cannot be transmitted from 32 to the main board 31. Further, the functions of each board such as the main board 31 and the sub board 32 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ICs, hardware such as information storage media such as ROM and RAM, and ROM and the like. It is realized by software consisting of a predetermined program.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 31 includes an input receiving means 40, a random number generating means 41, an internal lottery means 42 that performs an internal lottery to determine the winning or failing of the winning combination, and a reel control means that controls the rotation of the reels. 43, a winning determination means 44 for determining whether or not a winning combination has won when all reels are stopped, a payout control means 45, a setting changing means 47, an initialization means 48, and a game state control means. 49, an instruction function control means 51, an effect main control means 52, and a storage means 60 are provided. Further, the storage means 60 includes a ROM and a RAM. Further, the sub-board 32 includes an effect sub-control means 70 and a sub-side storage means 72. Further, the sub-side storage means 72 includes a ROM and a RAM.

In the above, it is assumed that the main board 31 includes the charging receiving means 40 and the payout control means 45, but the charging receiving means 40 and the payout control means 45 may be provided separately from the main board 31. That is, the slot machine 10 may include a payout board (payout control board) that controls game value, and the payout board may include a payout receiving means 40 and a payout control means 45. The payout board is an electronic circuit board provided with electronic components such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O. A counting button 29, a MAX bet button (bet button) 23, and a RAM clear switch (not shown) for erasing the information stored in the RAM are connected to the payout board, and input signals are input from these. It is supposed to receive. Further, a credit display 28 is connected to the payout board, and the payout board controls the display of the credit display 28. In addition, the payout board transmits various commands to the main board. In addition, the main board transmits various commands to the payout board. Communication between the payout board and the main board is bidirectional communication. The payout board is provided with a backup power supply, and the payout board can supply the backup power supply to the main board. Further, the payout board stores credits in a predetermined area of the RAM. Specifically, the number of credits (number of game medals) is stored in the credit counter.

Further, the effect control means 100 is configured by the effect main control means 52 and the effect sub control means 70. The effect main control means 52 determines whether or not to perform the navigation effect based on the game state, the effect state, and the like. Further, the effect sub-control means 70 is for effect stored in the sub-side storage means 72 based on the game state, information on the effect state, or the determination of whether or not to perform the navigation effect transmitted from the effect main control means 52. The data is used to control the device for production. The control performed by the effect main control means 52 described in the present embodiment may be performed by the effect sub control means 70, and the control performed by the effect sub control means 70 may be performed by the effect main control means 52.

The insertion receiving means 40 accepts the insertion of medals (electronic medals insertion) for each game, and based on the fact that a predetermined number of medals have been inserted, performs a process of validating the game start operation with respect to the start lever 24. conduct. Specifically, when medals are inserted, the insertion receiving means 40 sets the inserted medals to the inserted state (bet state) up to the specified number. Further, when the bet button 23 is pressed while the medals are credited, the insertion receiving means 40 sets the credited medals to the insertion state up to a specified number. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation on the start lever 24 activated based on the insertion of a predetermined number of medals is accepted as the game start operation, and the reels 20a to 20c are triggered by the operation. As the rotation starts, a lottery such as an internal lottery is performed.

Further, the insertion receiving means 40 controls so that the medal owned by the player is not newly set in the insertion state in the next game of the game in which the replay wins. Specifically, when the replay wins in the previous game, even if the medals are inserted while the medals are being inserted, the inserted medals are not set to the inserted state, and the maximum number of credits (for example) , 50), and credit the inserted medals. Further, the operation on the bet button 23 is not accepted in the state where the insertion of medals is accepted, and the credited medal is not set in the insertion state even if the bet button 23 is pressed.

The random number generation means 41 generates a random number value for lottery. The random number value can be generated based on, for example, the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the “random number” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but also is substantially generated because the acquisition timing and the like are irregular even if the generation itself is regular. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 42 performs an internal lottery using the internal lottery table based on the operation of the activated start lever 24 (that is, the start of the game). In the internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various winning combinations and losses (unwinning) including small wins, replays and bonuses. A plurality of them are stored in the internal lottery table storage area 61 provided in the ROM of the storage means 60. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present embodiment has a plurality of internal lottery tables including three types of internal lottery tables from the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 3 shown in FIG. The internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the game state and the set value, and performs an internal lottery.
The small winning combination is a role in which a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the winning small winning combination. In addition, replay is a role in which a player can play a game again without consuming a new medal by winning a prize. When the replay wins, the operation of the start lever 24 is activated without using the player's medal, and the game can be started by operating the start lever 24.

In the internal lottery, a random number value for lottery is acquired from the random number generating means 41, the random number value is collated with the internal lottery table to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won, and the winning associated with the random number value is determined. The role is won. Further, each random value has one associated with one winning combination and one associated with a plurality of winning combinations. Therefore, there are cases where one winning combination is won by the internal lottery and cases where a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as small roles, normal bell A, bell B, bell C, special small role A1, special small role A2, special small role A3, special small role A4, special small role B, weak cherry, Strong cherries and watermelons are prepared, and batting order bells (batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 8: first winning mode) and JAC1 (second winning mode) are used as winning modes for small winning combinations in which multiple types of small winning combinations are won in duplicate. Winning mode) and JAC2 are set.

The batting order bell will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4A, the batting order bells 1 to 4 are the bell A, the bell B, and the special small combination A1 to the special small combination. It shows that any one of A4 and the special small winning combination B are won in duplicate. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 4, the bell A, the bell B, and the two types of special small winning combinations are won in duplicate, and the bell A and the bell B overlap. The combination of the two types of special small wins that are won is different. Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the batting order bells 5 to 8 are the bell A, the bell C, one of the special small winning combination A1 to the special small winning combination A4, and the special small winning combination B. Indicates that the winners will be duplicated. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the batting order bells 5 to 8, the bell A, the bell C, and the two types of special small winning combinations are won in duplicate, and the bell A and the bell C are overlapped. The combination of the two types of special small wins that are won is different.

Further, when JAC is specifically described with reference to FIG. 4B, JAC1 includes bell A, bell B, bell C, special small role B, watermelon, weak cherry, and strong cherry. Indicates that the winners will be duplicated. Further, JAC2 indicates that the special small winning combination A1 to the special small winning combination A4, the special small winning combination B, and the bell A are duplicated and won.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small winning combination is the same in the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2. In addition, the winning probabilities of replays are the same in the internal lottery tables 1 to 3. Further, in the internal lottery table 3, a small winning combination is won in a manner different from that of the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2. In the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2, the batting order bells 1 to 8 allow the bells B and C to win without overlapping each other, and in the internal lottery table 3, the bell B and the bell B are won by JAC1. Bell C is winning more than once.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table 1, the big bonus is set as a lottery target, but the internal lottery table 2 and the internal lottery table 3 Then, the big bonus is excluded from the lottery.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as a bonus, a continuous operation device for a so-called first-class special bonus is assumed, but a first-class special bonus or a second-class special bonus It may be an object continuous operation device or the like. Further, the bonus is not limited to one type, and a plurality of bonuses may be installed.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the replay and the bonus are set to be individually won, but the case where the replay and the bonus are won in duplicate may be set. For example, a case where the replay and the bonus are won at the same time, a case where the small winning combination and the bonus are won at the same time, a case where a plurality of types of replays are won at the same time, and the like may be set.

The internal lottery means 42 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination as a result of the internal lottery from the non-winning state (off state) to the winning state (on state). In addition, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, the winning flag corresponding to each of the winning combinations is set from the non-winning state to the winning state. Further, the winning flag setting information is stored in the winning flag storage area 62 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60.

In addition, the winning flag includes a winning flag (carry-over flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and a non-winning state in which the winning state is not carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of winning. There is a winning flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to. There is a big bonus as a role to which the carry-over flag is associated. In addition, there are small roles and replays as the roles to which the carry-over non-carryable flag is associated. For example, when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery, the internal lottery means 42 carries over the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus until the big bonus is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 42 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small winning combination and the replay are successful even in the game in which the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus is carried over. That is, in a game in which the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus is carried over, if a small winning combination or replay is won, the winning flag of the big bonus that has already been won and the small winning combination or replay won by the internal lottery The winning flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations with the winning flag is set in the winning state.

Further, in the slot machine 10, the winning probability of the winning combination differs depending on the difference in the set values for the six set values from the setting 1 to the setting 6. Specifically, when the setting is changed, the internal lottery table group consisting of the internal lottery tables 1 to 3 is changed to the internal lottery table group associated with each setting. , The odds of winning a bonus are changed to different internal lottery tables.

The setting changing means 47 controls to change the set value stored in the set value storage area 63 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. Specifically, the setting change key is inserted into the setting change key cylinder provided inside the slot machine 10, and the slot is in a state where the setting change key (setting change key cylinder) is turned 90 degrees clockwise from the initial position. When the power of the machine 10 is turned on, the setting changing means 47 starts the slot machine 10 in the setting changing mode. The set value can be selected from 6 levels of set values from setting 1 to setting 6, and an internal lottery is made so that the expected value of the ball output rate increases in order from setting 1 to setting 6. The winning probability of is fluctuating. The setting changing means 47 is set in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 → ... setting 6 → setting 1 → ... each time the setting change button provided inside the slot machine 10 is pressed in the setting change mode. When the set value is changed and the start lever 24 is pressed, the set value is fixed and the fixed set value is stored in the set value storage area 63. In addition, the setting change mode can be shifted to the game mode by returning the setting change key inserted in the setting change key cylinder to the initial position.
In this embodiment, the height of the set value is expressed in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6.

Further, when the power is turned on with the setting change key cylinder in the initial position, the slot machine 10 is started in the game mode. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game can be played in the game mode, but the set value cannot be changed, and the set value can be changed in the setting change mode, but the game cannot be played. It is not possible.

The initialization means 48 performs an initialization process that initializes at least a part of the information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 when the set value is changed. Specifically, when the set value is changed, the initialization means 48 performs a process of returning the game state, the game section, and the effect state, which will be described later, to the initial state. That is, when the set value is changed, the game state becomes the normal state, the game section becomes the non-advantageous section, the effect state becomes the normal effect state, and these states are the same as when the power is first turned on after the factory shipment. It becomes a state. In addition, the initialization means 48 also initializes information and the like related to the effect stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 in the initialization process. Further, the sub control board 32 also includes an initialization means (not shown), and when a signal notifying that the set value has been changed is transmitted from the main control board 31, the initialization means of the sub control board 32 becomes available. The information about the effect stored in the RAM of the sub-side storage means 72 is initialized.
Even if the set value is changed, the game state, the game section, and the effect state may not be returned to the initial state.

The reel control means 43 starts the rotation of each reel 20a to 20c and activates it when the start lever 24 activated under the control of the main control board 31 is operated (that is, the game starts). When the stopped buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is performed.

The reel control means 43 determines and determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the operated button among the first reel 20a to the third reel 20c each time each of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is operated. Control is performed to stop the reel at the stopped position. In the slot machine 10, when the stop button 26a is operated, the rotation of the first reel 20a is stopped, and when the stop button 26b is operated, the rotation of the second reel 20b is stopped and the stop button 26c is operated. Then, the rotation of the third reel 20c is stopped. Therefore, the stop order of the first reel 20a to the third reel 20c changes depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 26a to 26c.

In the following, regarding the order of stop operations (operation order of stop buttons 26a to 26c), the order of one group of stop operations for operating all the stop buttons 26a to 26c is referred to as "batting order". Of the stop operations that make up the batting order, the first stop operation is the "first stop operation", the second stop operation is the "second stop operation", and the third stop operation is the "third stop operation". ".

Further, in the following, the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the rotating reels in the order of the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and the third reel 20c is referred to as "stroke order 1", and the first reel 20a, the third reel The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c for stopping the rotary reels in the order of 20c and the second reel 20b is set to "striking order 2", and the rotary reels are stopped in the order of the second reel 20b, the first reel 20a, and the third reel 20c. The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c is defined as "striking order 3", and the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the rotating reels in the order of the second reel 20b, the third reel 20c, and the first reel 20a is "striking order 4". The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the rotating reels in the order of the third reel 20c, the first reel 20a, and the second reel 20b is set to "striking order 5", and the third reel 20c, the second reel 20b, The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c for stopping the rotary reels in the order of the first reel 20a is referred to as "striking order 6".

In the stop control when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the reel control means 43 stops each reel 20a to 20c so that the winning combination whose winning flag is set to the winning state wins a prize. Specifically, when the winning flag of one winning combination is set to the winning state, the stop control of each reel 20a to 20c is performed so that the winning combination wins. In addition, when the winning flags of a plurality of winning combinations are set to the winning state in duplicate, each reel 20a to 20c is stopped so that a predetermined winning combination wins according to the priority determined for each combination. Let me. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of "replay> small role> bonus". Then, in the reel control means 43, the reel 20a is displayed so that the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination having a high priority are displayed on the effective line in preference to the symbols forming the winning form of the winning combination with a low priority. ~ 20c is stopped.

In addition, when multiple types of small wins are won in the internal lottery, the priority of the stop position candidates is determined in advance when the priority is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the valid line and in advance for the small wins. There are cases where the priority is obtained according to the number of medals paid out based on the specified dividend. When determining the priority of stop position candidates according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line, priority is given to the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning form that can be displayed on the effective line increases. The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so that the order is high. When finding the priority of the stop position candidates according to the number of medals paid out, the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the valid line increases. The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so that the position (the stop position where a small winning combination with a large payout can be won) has a higher priority. However, when seeking priority for candidates for stop positions according to the number of medals paid out, if small wins with the same payout are won more than once, each small win can be won. The priorities for each candidate are treated as the same.

Further, the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8 are set with a correct batting order and a specific batting order, respectively, and an order different from both the correct batting order and the specific batting order is treated as an incorrect batting order. In particular, in the present embodiment, the correct batting order and the specific batting order have the same reel to be stopped first, and the reel to be stopped second is determined to be the correct batting order and the specific batting order. It is designed to branch to. If any of the batting order bells is won and the type of stop button pressed first corresponds to the correct batting order and the specific batting order, the number of medals paid out is the largest for the reel that stops first. The priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidate with the largest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is the highest, and the effective line is used for the reels that stop after the second. The priority is calculated so that the candidate for the stop position having the largest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed above has the highest priority. Further, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the incorrect batting order, priority is given to the candidate stop position capable of displaying the symbol combinations constituting the most winning forms. Priority is required so that the ranking is the highest.

Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the specific batting order, the priority of the stop position candidates capable of winning the bell A is set. The priority is required so as to be the highest, and when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order, the game is performed so that the priority of the candidate for the stop position where the bell B or bell C can be won is the highest. When the order is required and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the wrong batting order, the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the special small winning combination A1 to the special small winning combination A4 or the special small winning combination B is the highest. Priority is required so that

In addition, if JAC1 is won, Bell B or Bell C can be won regardless of the batting order, and if JAC2 is won, Bell A can be played in any batting order. Can be awarded.

The winning determination means 44 is activated when the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c is stopped, and determines whether or not the winning combination has won a prize based on the stopping mode of the reels 20a to 20c. Specifically, the symbol combination displayed (stop display) on the effective line when the reels 20a to 20c are stopped is collated with the winning determination table stored in the ROM of the storage means 60. In the winning judgment table, each winning form of each winning combination (a combination of symbols that wins when stopped is displayed) is stored, and the presence or absence of winning and the type of winning combination can be determined by the above-mentioned collation. do. When the winning combination wins, the main control board 31 executes the winning process corresponding to the winning combination. Specifically, as the winning process, if a small winning combination is won, a payout process is performed, if a replay is won, a replay process (replay process) is performed, and if a bonus is won, the game state is displayed. Performs the process of shifting (game state transition control process).

Here, the payout process is a process of paying out a number of medals determined based on the payout determined for each winning combination when a small winning combination is won, and is performed by the payout control means 45. When a small winning combination is won, the payout control means 45 determines the number of medals to be paid out based on the payout determined for each winning combination, and stores the medals in the credit storage area provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. A credit addition process is performed to add the number of payouts to the number of credits (the number of medals credited), and the medals are virtually paid out.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, one medal is paid out when the bell A, the special small winning combination A1 to A4 or the special small winning combination B is won, and 7 when the bell B or the bell C is won. One medal is paid out, three medals are paid out when a watermelon is won, and two medals are paid out when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won.

Further, the replay process is a process of setting the same game start standby state as the previous game without requiring the player to insert a medal owned by the player for the next game when the replay wins, and the replay control means conduct. If the replay wins, the same number of medals as the number set in the input state in the previous game (the game in which the replay won) is used without using the player's medals (credited medals). The automatic insertion process for automatically inserting is performed, and the game start operation for the next start lever 24 is waited for in a state where the effective line corresponding to the number of medals inserted by the automatic insertion process is set. In addition, when the automatic insertion process is performed, additional medals cannot be inserted.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game state control means 49 performs a game state transition control process for shifting the game state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. As the transition condition of the gaming state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are set, the gaming state may be shifted based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, and a plurality of the plurality of predetermined conditions or a plurality of predetermined conditions may be set. The gaming state may be shifted based on the fact that everything is established.

The internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table from the internal lottery tables shown in FIG. 3 according to the game state, and performs an internal lottery. Specifically, in the normal state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 1 in which the big bonus is set as the lottery target. Further, in the bonus established state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 2 in which the big bonus is excluded from the lottery target. Further, in the bonus state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 3 in which the big bonus is excluded from the lottery target. The slot machine 10 is provided with a plurality of internal lottery tables having different replay winning probabilities, and the game state control means 49 determines the replay winning probability at a predetermined opportunity (for example, based on the winning of a predetermined combination). The gaming state may be shifted between a plurality of different gaming states (RT states).

The game state is a normal state in the initial state. In addition, it is possible to shift from the normal state to the bonus establishment state. The game state control means 49 shifts the game state to the bonus establishment state when the big bonus is won in the normal state.

The bonus establishment state is a game state in which the game shifts when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus is won, and when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus is displayed on the valid line, the game state control means 49 , Shift the game state from the bonus state to the bonus state.

The bonus state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus is displayed on the valid line. Further, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and when the number of medals exceeding a predetermined predetermined number (for example, 100) is paid out, the game is played. The state control means 49 ends the bonus state and shifts the gaming state to the normal state.
In the present embodiment, the end condition of the bonus state is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the end condition may be determined by the number of games played in the bonus state, the number of winning small wins, and the like. Further, the bonus state may be one in which the end condition is set so as to end in one game.

The instruction function control means 51 includes an effect state control means 81 and a privilege giving means 82. The instruction function control means 51 performs a process related to the operation of the instruction function that assists the winning of a specific winning combination. Specifically, when a predetermined combination is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction effect to assist the winning of this combination. More specifically, when the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction effect (batting order navigation effect) that notifies the correct batting order and assists the winning of bells B and C. decide. Then, based on this determination, the effect control means 100 causes the effect device such as the display device 13 and the speaker 14 to execute the batting order navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state between a plurality of types of effect states including a normal effect state, a non-AT effect state, and an AT effect state (instructed effect state). Perform processing. As the transition condition of the effect state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are set, the effect state may be shifted when one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, and the plurality or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions may be set. The production state may be changed based on the establishment.

The normal effect state is an effect state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states. In the normal production state, the privilege granting means 82 determines whether or not to shift to the non-AT production state at a predetermined opportunity (based on the winning of watermelon, weak cherry or strong cherry (winning of the rare role)). 1 Lottery is held. When the transition to the non-AT effect state is determined in the first lottery, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the non-AT effect state.

In the non-AT production state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (AT lottery: first AT lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to the AT production state at a predetermined opportunity (based on the winning of the rare role). When the first AT lottery is won, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the AT effect state. In the non-AT effect state, the probability of transition to the AT effect state is higher than that in the normal effect state, which is more advantageous for the player than in the normal effect state. Further, in the non-AT effect state, the batting order navigation effect is performed less frequently than in the AT effect state, and the batting order navigation effect is hardly performed or is not performed at all.

It should be noted that the normal effect state may be directly shifted to the AT effect state. For example, in the first lottery, instead of simply deciding whether or not to shift to the non-AT effect state, the effect state is shifted to the AT effect state, the non-AT effect state, or the normal effect state remains. It may be decided not to shift or to draw a lottery. Further, the probability of directly shifting from the normal effect state to the AT effect state may be different for each setting, such that the setting 6 is higher than the setting 1, and the probability may be the same for all the set values.

Further, the AT effect state may be set according to the game state that shifts based on the winning or winning of the bonus. For example, when the game state is the bonus established state, the state may shift to the AT effect state, and in the normal state or the bonus state, the state may not shift to the AT effect state. In other words, in the normal state or the bonus state, for example, even if the AT lottery is won, the AT effect state may not be entered, or the AT lottery may not be performed.

In addition, if a bonus is won when the production state is the AT production state and the game state is the bonus establishment state, the bonus is established again via the normal state after the end of the bonus state that shifts due to the winning of this bonus. The AT effect state may be interrupted until the transition. That is, the navigation effect may be stopped when the bonus is won, and the navigation effect may be restarted when the bonus is established again.

When any one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 8 is won and the instruction function control means 51 determines that the batting order navigation effect is performed in the AT effect state, the effect control means 100 notifies the correct batting order and the bell B or bell. The batting order navigation effect that assists the winning of C is executed. Specifically, the batting order navigation effect is executed by an effect device such as the display device 13 and the speaker 14. When the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in accordance with the correct batting order notified by the batting order navigation effect, the bell B or the bell C always wins a prize and seven medals can be obtained. When the batting order navigation effect is performed, information indicating the correct batting order is also displayed on the 7-segment display of the game information display unit 17.

As shown in FIG. 8, on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 20a to 20c, red 7 symbol "red 7", BAR symbol "BAR", special symbol "SP", replay symbol A "RPA", replay symbol B "RPB", The bell symbol A "BLA", the bell symbol B "BLB", the watermelon symbol A "WMA", the watermelon symbol B "WMB", and the cherry symbol "CH" are arranged.

In the present embodiment, the continuation of the AT effect state is managed by the difference number of medals acquired in the AT effect state (the difference number will be described later). When the AT lottery (first AT lottery) is won and it is decided to shift the effect state to the AT effect state, the effect state control means 81 stores the storage value of the AT end determination counter 69 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. Is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined difference number of sheets, and the effect state is shifted to the AT effect state. The value set in the AT end determination counter 69 at the start of the AT effect state may be determined by lottery or the like. In the following, a case where “500” corresponding to 500 sheets is set as a value corresponding to a predetermined difference number of sheets will be described as an example in the AT end determination counter 69 at the start of the AT effect state.

The effect state control means 81 performs a process of subtracting a value corresponding to the difference in the number of games from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 69 each time a game is played in the AT effect state. The difference in the number of games (one game) is a value equivalent to the number of medals paid out (for example, if 7 medals are paid out, it is set to "7", and no winning combination is paid out. (If there is no medals, it is set to "0"), subtract the value corresponding to the number of medals used in the game (for example, if there are 3 medals, set it to "3"). Desired. Then, when the storage value of the AT end determination counter 69 reaches the threshold value “0”, the effect state control means 81 ends the AT effect state and shifts the effect state to the normal effect state.

Further, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not the ball ejection performance (the number of medals acquired) in the AT effect state corresponds to the excess state at a predetermined opportunity (excess determination process). I do. In the present embodiment, the excess state is defined as "a state in which the number of acquired cards exceeds 2400 in 1500 or less games in the AT effect state". In addition, the excess state includes "a state in which the number of acquired cards exceeds 4800 in the AT production state with 3000 or less games", "a state in which the number of acquired cards exceeds 15000 in the AT production state with 10,000 or less games", and the like. May be.

In the present embodiment, the expected value of the increase in the number of medals per game (hereinafter referred to as the net increase in number) is designed to be "6" at the start of the AT effect state. The net increase in the number of medals is calculated by subtracting the expected value of the number of medals inserted per game from the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game. In addition, although the winning of the replay is taken into consideration in the calculation, the winning of the replay may be calculated as, for example, paying out the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the game, and the winning of the replay may be calculated in the next game. It may be calculated assuming that the number becomes "0".

The instruction function control means 51 performs the excess determination process when the value (initial value) to be set in the storage value of the AT end determination counter 69 is determined at the start of the AT effect state. Here, the instruction function control means 51 performs the excess determination process when "500" is set as the initial value. Here, in the instruction function control means 51, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 69 is "500", and the number of acquired sheets in the AT effect state does not exceed 2400, that is, the ball ejection performance in the AT effect state is exceeded. It is determined that it does not correspond to the state (the number of acquired cards exceeds 2400 in 1500 or less games). When it is determined in the excess determination process that the ball ejection performance in the AT effect state does not correspond to the excess state, the instruction function control means 51 does not perform the excess avoidance process (described later).

Next, a case where the instruction function control means 51 determines in the excess determination process that the ball ejection performance in the AT effect state corresponds to the excess state will be described.
In the AT effect state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (additional lottery) to determine whether or not to increase the duration of the AT effect state at a predetermined opportunity (for example, based on the winning of a rare role). When the privilege giving means 82 wins the additional lottery and decides to increase the duration of the AT effect state, the value corresponding to the predetermined difference number is added to the AT end determination counter 69. In other words, when the additional lottery is won (when it is determined by the additional lottery to execute the additional lottery), a value corresponding to a predetermined difference number is added to the AT end determination counter 69. The difference number given by the addition may be selected from a plurality of types of difference numbers at the time of winning the addition lottery. When the difference number to be added is, for example, 2000, it can be said that the addition performance is higher (high-performance addition) than when the difference number to be added is 100. In addition, it can be said that the higher the expected value of the number of sheets to be added, the higher the performance of the addition.

As shown in FIG. 9, after the start of the AT effect state, medals are paid out so that the net increase number is "6" in all 30 games, and when the 30 games are performed, the AT effect is produced. It is assumed that the number of medals won in the state is 180. At this time, the stored value of the AT game number counter 67, in which the value "1" corresponding to one game is added each time the game is played in the AT production state, becomes "30", and the medal acquired in the AT production state The stored value of the AT acquisition number counter 68 to which the value corresponding to the number of sheets is added is "180". Here, it is assumed that the additional lottery is won when the 30 games are played, and the value "2000" corresponding to the difference number of 2000 is added to the AT end determination counter 69. At this time, the stored value (remaining number of sheets) of the AT end determination counter 69 becomes "2320".

The instruction function control means 51 performs an excess determination process when the additional lottery is won (when the additional lottery is performed). Here, the instruction function control means 51 wins the additional lottery and performs the excess determination process when the value (“2000”) to be set in the storage value of the AT end determination counter 69 is determined. In the present embodiment, the excess lottery is performed when the additional lottery is won, but the execution of the predetermined additional lottery is used as an opportunity (regardless of whether or not the additional lottery is actually performed). , Excess determination processing may be performed. In the present embodiment, the instruction function control means 51 has the number of medals acquired in the “AT effect state (high net increase section)” (AT acquisition number counter 68) in the high net increase section (section in which the net increase number is “6”). When the total of "memory value)" and "the number of medals determined to be acquired in the AT production state (memory value of the AT end determination counter 69)" exceeds the threshold value (2400), the game proceeds as it is. If it is, it is determined that the excess state is applicable (there is a high possibility that it will be applicable). In the example shown in FIG. 9, the instruction function control means 51 has a storage value of the AT acquisition number counter 68 of "180" and a storage value of the AT end determination counter 69 of "2320" in the high net increase section. If the total of both exceeds 2400 and the stored value of the AT game number counter 67 is "30", and the game is proceeded as it is in the high net increase section, the AT acquisition number counter 68 will have the number of games of 1500 or less. Based on the fact that the stored value exceeds "2400", it is determined that the ball ejection performance in the AT production state corresponds to the excess state (the number of acquired cards exceeds 2400 in a game of 1500 times or less).

In the excess determination process, the instruction function control means 51 performs a process (excess avoidance process) for avoiding the excess state when it is determined that the ball ejection performance in the AT effect state corresponds to the excess state. .. The instruction function control means 51 controls (changes) the net increase in the number of medals and reduces the rate of increase in medals. Specifically, the instruction function control means 51 changes the net increase number from "6" to "1" (decreases the net increase number). In other words, in the present embodiment, in the AT effect state, there are two sections in which the net increase number is different, that is, a section in which the net increase number is "6" (high net increase section) and a section in which the net increase number is "1" (1). Low net increase section), and the instruction function control means 51 shifts from the high net increase section to the low net increase section.

The instruction function control means 51 realizes a low net increase section by reducing the occurrence frequency (occurrence rate) of the batting order navigation effect. In other words, even if the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 increases the probability of determining not to execute the batting order navigation effect that notifies the correct batting order, and realizes a low net increase section. For example, if a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to generate a batting order navigation effect when a batting order bell is won, the winning probability of the lottery is lowered so that even if the batting order bell is won. The probability that the batting order navigation effect will not be executed increases. Further, in the AT effect state, when the batting order navigation effect is executed at a rate of once for a predetermined number of games, the batting order bell is won by setting the value of the predetermined number of games to a larger value. Even so, there is a high probability that the batting order navigation effect will not be executed. Even if the batting order bell is won, if the batting order navigation effect is not executed, the probability that the stop buttons 26a to 26c will not be pressed along the correct batting order will increase (the probability that Bell B or Bell C will win will decrease). The net increase will be reduced.

Return to FIG. When the net increase number is changed from "6" to "1", 30 games have been played in the AT production state, so the number of games to reach 1500 games is 1470. .. If 1470 games are played with the net increase number "1", the number of acquired cards at the time of 1500 games is 1650. That is, when the stored value of the AT game number counter 67 reaches "1500", the stored value of the AT acquisition number counter 68 becomes "1650" (smaller than 2400). Therefore, by changing the net increase number from "6" to "1", it is possible to avoid the situation where the ball ejection performance in the AT production state is exceeded (the number of acquired cards exceeds 2400 in games of 1500 times or less). can.

In the present embodiment, the low net increase section (second instruction effect state) has a smaller net increase number than the high net increase section (first instruction effect state), but the predetermined performance (described later) is more advantageous than the high net increase section. It has become. In other words, in the AT production state, there is a trade-off relationship between the fact that the net increase in the number of sheets is relatively small and that the predetermined performance is advantageous. In other words, both the low net increase section and the high net increase section are sections where medals (game value) increase, and the expected value regarding the increase in medals per game is different, and the expected value is high in the low net increase section. Although it is lower than the net increase section, the predetermined performance is more advantageous than the high net increase section.
In the low net increase section, the predetermined performance is more advantageous than the high net increase section, and in the low net increase section, the additional performance may be more advantageous than the high net increase section. The advantage of the additional performance is that the winning probability of the additional lottery is high, and the winning probability of the additional lottery is the same, but the expected value of the number of additional lottery is high (more). Alternatively, the probability that the additional lottery will be executed is high.

If the net increase in the number of medals is relatively small in the AT production state (the rate of increase in medals is relatively low), the player may be dissatisfied. However, in the present embodiment, in the AT effect state, in the section where the net increase in the number of sheets is relatively small, the predetermined performance is advantageous as described above, so that there is a high probability that the game can be played for a relatively long period of time. It has become. As a result, the total amount of medals that can be finally obtained is relatively large. In the example shown in FIG. 9, when the game reaches 1500 times, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 69 is "850", not "0", so that the game in the AT production state is further continued. The player can finally win 2500 medals, which is more than 2400 medals. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of conviction to the player and reduce the risk that the player will be dissatisfied.

In the present embodiment, in the AT effect state, in the low net increase section, the probability that the batting order navigation effect is not executed when the batting order bell is won is higher than in the high net increase section, but the probability that the batting order navigation effect is executed is high. The predetermined performance (additional performance) is more advantageous than the high case (that is, the high net increase section). As an example, the probability of winning the additional lottery is high. In the low net increase section, if the batting order navigation effect is not executed when the batting order bell is won, a special lottery that is advantageous to the player may be performed.
Further, in the low net increase section, when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order in the game in which the batting order navigation effect is not performed, the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed without following the correct batting order. The predetermined performance may be further advantageous than in the case (for example, the winning probability of the additional lottery may be further increased).

Further, in the present embodiment, the continuation of the AT effect state is managed by the difference number of medals, but the continuation of the AT effect state is the execution of the number of games played in the AT effect state and the batting order navigation effect in the AT effect state. It may be managed according to the number of times. That is, a value corresponding to the number of games played in the AT effect state and the number of times the batting order navigation effect is executed in the AT effect state may be added to the AT end determination counter 69 in an additional lottery or the like.

Further, in the AT effect state, a lottery (AT lottery: second AT lottery) may be performed to determine whether or not to grant the right to shift to the AT effect state at a predetermined opportunity. The right to shift to the AT effect state here is not limited to one set of AT effect states when one set of AT effect states is set, and may be two or more sets of AT effect states. Further, the number of sets (stock number) in the AT effect state may be selected from a plurality of types of sets at the time of winning the second AT lottery. When the second AT lottery is won, a value corresponding to a predetermined number of sets is added to the AT stock counter. In this case, if the stored value of the AT stock counter is "1" or more at the end of one set of AT effect states, the effect state control means 81 starts the next set of AT effect states.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the additional lottery in the low net increase section is set to be higher than the additional winning probability in the high net increase section, but when the second AT lottery (stock lottery) is performed as described above, The winning probability of the second AT lottery in the low net increase section may be higher than the winning probability of the second AT lottery in the high net increase section. In this case, the low net increase section has a higher probability of stocking the AT effect state than the high net increase section. In the low net increase section, the net increase number is relatively small, but the probability that the game can be played for a relatively long period of time is high, so that the player can be convinced and the risk of the player being dissatisfied can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, if the instruction function control means 51 is in the AT effect state and the game is continued in this state, it (certainly) exceeds 2400 sheets in the game in the excess state (in the AT effect state, 1500 times or less). It was decided to reduce the net increase number when it is judged that it corresponds to the state), but it is not limited to this, and if the game is continued in this state, there is a high possibility that it will correspond to the excess state. In that case (that is, when the probability of falling into the excess state becomes a predetermined value or more), the net increase in the number of sheets may be reduced. As an example, in the AT production state, if the game is continued in this state, it corresponds to the excess state when the number of acquired cards exceeds 2000 in the game of 1500 times or less. It may be determined that the possibility is high. By reducing the net increase in the number of sheets when it is determined that there is a high possibility that the excess state will be applied, it is possible to more reliably avoid the excess state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the net increase number is reduced from "6" to "1" to avoid the excess state is shown, but if it is possible to avoid the excess state, if it is possible to avoid the excess state, The net increase may be gradually reduced. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the net increase number is reduced is shown, but for example, the number of remaining games until reaching 1500 times is relatively small, and even if the net increase number is increased, it is in an excess state (1500 in the AT effect state). The net increase in the number of cards may be increased when it is determined that the number of games is less than 2400 in a game of 2 or less times.

Further, in the present embodiment, control is performed so as to avoid the excess state, but for example, in the game hall, the standard such that the number of gaming machines corresponding to the excess state is 50% or less of the total is set. If it is provided, there may be a gaming machine that falls under the excess state within the range that satisfies the standard.

Further, in the present embodiment, the so-called medalless gaming machine has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that plays a game using medals as shown in the second embodiment below. In that case, the instruction function control means performs a process of determining whether or not the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied (advantageous section end determination process) at a predetermined opportunity in the advantageous section. Then, when it is determined that the value of the difference number counter that manages the number of medals acquired in the advantageous section exceeds the threshold value (2400), the instruction function control means performs a process of reducing the net increase number. With this configuration, the timing at which the advantageous section ends can be delayed.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment will be described by taking the case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is one of the gaming machines as an example, but the present invention is not limited to the slot machine but is applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. May be good.
As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine (game machine) 10 of the present invention opens and closes a box-shaped housing 11 having an opening on the front side, which is a surface facing the player side, and an opening on the front side of the housing 11. It is provided with a front door 12 to be used. The housing 11 houses a reel unit in which a rotatable first reel 20a, a second reel 20b, and a third reel 20c are unitized, a hopper device for paying out medals (game value), and the like. Further, the front door 12 is divided into an upper door 12a and a lower door 12b, and the upper door 12a and the lower door 12b can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 11, respectively.

The upper door 12a is provided with an effect device such as a liquid crystal display (display means) 13, a speaker (sound output means) 14, and a display window 16. The liquid crystal display 13 displays images (moving images, still images) for various effects. Further, the speaker 14 outputs sounds for various effects (music, sound effects, voice, etc.). In addition to the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14, the device for producing may be provided with an illumination device such as a lamp (LED), a movable accessory that can be operated by an actuator, or the like.

At the back of the display window 16, a reel unit is arranged so that a part thereof can be visually recognized from the outside of the display window 16. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a row on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 20a to 20c, and when each reel 20a to 20c is stopped, three symbols per reel (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower row) are arranged through the display window 16. Design) is displayed. Further, the display window 16 is provided with an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage as display positions for visually recognizing the symbols of the reels 20a to 20c, and an effective line is set depending on the combination of the display positions of the reels 20a to 20c. Has been done. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effective line is composed of the upper stage of the first reel 20a, the middle stage of the second reel 20b, and the lower stage of the third reel 20c. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals (specified number of medals) required for one game is set to 3, and when the specified number of medals are inserted, the effective line is activated. NS.

On the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 20a to 20c, as shown in FIG. 11, red 7 symbol "red 7", blue 7 symbol "blue 7", BAR symbol "BAR", special symbol A "SPA", special symbol B Each symbol of "SPB", replay symbol "RP", bell symbol A "BLA", bell symbol B "BLB", watermelon symbol "WM" and cherry symbol "CH" is arranged. Further, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are associated with each symbol of each reel 20a to 20c.

In the slot machine 10, each reel 20a to 20c starts rotating with the start of the game, and an internal lottery is executed to determine whether any of the winning combinations is won or lost (unwinned). Next, when the reels 20a to 20c are stopped, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery is displayed on the valid line, this winning combination becomes a prize, and the process corresponding to the winning combination (winning). Processing) is executed.

Below the display window 16, a game information display unit 17 and an advantageous section display 18 are provided. The game information display unit 17 includes LEDs, lamps, a 7-segment display, and the like, and displays various game information such as the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and error information. Further, the advantageous section indicator 18 has an LED, and by turning on and off the LED, it is notified whether or not the user is staying in the advantageous section.

The lower door 12b has a medal insertion slot 22 for inserting medals, a bet button 23 for betting a credited medal, a start lever (game start operating means) 24 operated when starting a game, and a rotating A stop button (stop operation means) 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the current reel, a payout port 27 for paying out medals by a hopper device, and a medal tray 28 for receiving medals paid out from the payout port 27 are provided. .. Further, behind the medal insertion slot 22, a medal sensor 29 (see FIG. 12) for detecting the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 is provided.

In the slot machine 10, the operation of the start lever 24 is enabled by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22 or operating the bet button 23 to bet a predetermined number of medals. Further, when the activated start lever 24 is operated, the game is started. When the game is started, the reels 20a to 20c start to rotate, and when the rotation speed of the reels 20a to 20c reaches a constant speed and becomes a steady rotation, the operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is enabled. Further, when the activated stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the reels 20a to 20c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 26a to 26c are stopped.

As shown in FIG. 12, a main control board (main control device) 31 and a sub control board (sub control device) 32 are provided inside the slot machine 10. The main control board 31 receives input signals from input means such as the bet button 23, the start lever 24, the stop buttons 26a to 26c, and the medal sensor 29, performs various calculations for executing the game, and obtains the calculation result. Based on this, the output means such as the reel unit and the hopper device are controlled. Further, the sub control board 32 receives a signal sent from the main control board 31 and performs various calculations for executing the effect, and based on the calculation results, the sub control board 32 is used for the effect of the liquid crystal display 13, the speaker 14, and the like. Control the device.

Further, the main control board 31 and the sub control board 32 are electrically connected to each other, and various information (signals) such as information indicating the game state can be transmitted from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 32. However, information cannot be transmitted from the sub control board 32 to the main control board 31.
Further, the functions of each board such as the main control board 31 and the sub control board 32 are preliminarily applied to various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ICs, hardware such as information storage media such as ROM and RAM, and ROM and the like. It is realized by software consisting of a predetermined program stored.

The main control board 31 includes an input receiving means 40, a random number generating means 41, an internal lottery means 42 that performs an internal lottery to determine the winning or failing of the winning combination, a reel control means 43 that controls the rotation of the reels, and all reels. Winning determination means 44, payout control means 45, replay control means 46, setting change means 47, initialization means 48, and game state control means for determining whether or not the winning combination has won when the game is stopped. 49, an instruction function control means 51, an effect main control means 52, and a storage means 60 are provided. Further, the storage means 60 includes a ROM and a RAM.
Further, the sub control board 32 includes an effect sub control means 70 and a sub side storage means 72. Further, the sub-side storage means 72 includes a ROM and a RAM.

Further, the effect control means 100 is configured by the effect main control means 52 and the effect sub control means 70. The effect main control means 52 issues an instruction to the effect sub control means 70 based on the game state, the effect state, and the like. Further, the effect sub-control means 70 is for effect stored in the sub-side storage means 72 based on the game state, the information on the effect state, or the information on whether or not to perform the instruction effect, which is transmitted from the effect main control means 52. The data is used to control the device for production. The control performed by the effect main control means 52 described in the present embodiment may be performed by the effect sub control means 70, and the control performed by the effect sub control means 70 may be performed by the effect main control means 52. Further, the control performed by the effect control means 100 described in the present embodiment may be performed by the instruction function control means 51, and the control performed by the instruction function control means 51 may be performed by the effect control means 100.

The insertion receiving means 40 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and performs a process of validating the game start operation with respect to the start lever 24 based on the insertion of a predetermined number of medals. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, the medal sensor 29 detects the medal, and the insertion receiving means 40 inserts the inserted medals up to a specified number (a state in which the inserted medals are inserted (up to a specified number). Bet state) is set. Further, when the bet button 23 is pressed while the medals are credited, the insertion receiving means 40 sets the credited medals to the insertion state up to a specified number. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation on the start lever 24 activated based on the insertion of a predetermined number of medals is accepted as the game start operation, and the reels 20a to 20c are triggered by the operation. As the rotation starts, a lottery such as an internal lottery is performed.

Further, the insertion receiving means 40 controls so that the medal owned by the player is not newly set in the insertion state in the next game of the game in which the replay wins. Specifically, when the replay wins in the previous game, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 while accepting the insertion of medals, the inserted medal is not set to the inserted state. Credit the inserted medals up to the maximum number of credits (for example, 50). Further, the operation on the bet button 23 is not accepted in the state where the insertion of medals is accepted, and the credited medal is not set in the insertion state even if the bet button 23 is pressed.

The random number generation means 41 generates a random number value for lottery. The random number value can be generated based on, for example, the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the “random number” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but also is substantially generated because the acquisition timing and the like are irregular even if the generation itself is regular. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 42 performs an internal lottery using the internal lottery table based on the operation of the activated start lever 24 (that is, the start of the game).
In the internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various winning combinations and losses (unwinning) including small wins, replays and bonuses. A plurality of them are stored in the internal lottery table storage area 61 provided in the ROM of the storage means 60. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as described later, the general medium state, the RBB internal medium state, and the RBB operating state can be set as the game state, and six settings 1 to 6 are set as the setting values. The value can be set, and the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the gaming state and the set value to perform an internal lottery.
The small winning combination is a role in which a predetermined number of medals can be paid out according to the winning small winning combination. In addition, replay is a role in which a player can play a game again without consuming a new medal by winning a prize. When the replay wins, the operation of the start lever 24 is activated without using the player's medal, and the game can be started by operating the start lever 24.

In the internal lottery, a random number value for lottery is acquired from the random number generating means 41, the random number value is collated with the internal lottery table to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won, and the winning associated with the random number value is determined. The role is won. Specifically, the internal lottery table is provided with a plurality of winning areas as shown in FIG. 13, and each of the random number values acquired from the random number generating means 41 is associated with any of the winning areas. There is. In addition, the winning area includes a winning area that includes one or more winning combinations (corresponding to winning combinations) and a winning area that does not include any winning combination (corresponding to a loss). .. In addition, the combination of winning combinations included in each winning area is different. Then, all the winning combinations belonging to the winning area associated with the random number value acquired from the random number generating means 41 are won as a result of the internal lottery. In the following, in the internal lottery, winning a combination belonging to the winning area is also referred to as "winning area wins". In addition, the case where neither role is won is also referred to as "winning area" unwinned "wins".

As shown in FIG. 13, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, small winning combination 1 to small winning combination 45 are prepared as small winning combination. In addition, as winning areas including small roles, "small role ALL", "3 sheets ALL", "1 sheet ALL", "batting order bell A blue 1" to "batting order bell A blue 4", "batting order bell A red 1""Batting order bell A red 4", "Batting order bell B blue 1"-"Batting order bell B blue 4", "Batting order bell B red 1"-"Batting order bell B red 4", "Batting order bell A1"-"Batting order bell A1""BellA4","Batting order bell B1"-"Batting order bell B4", "Batting order chance role 1"-"Batting order chance role 10", "Common 3 sheets 1", "Common 3 sheets 2", "Common 1 sheet", "Watermelon", "Chance eye A", "Chance eye B", "Weak cherry" and "Strong cherry" are prepared. In addition, small roles 1 to 17 are 15-card roles in which 15 medals are paid out when a prize is won, and small roles 18 are 14-card roles in which 14 roles are paid out when a prize is won. 19 and 20 are three-card roles in which three roles are paid out when a prize is won, and small roles 21 to 45 are one-card roles in which one role is paid out when a prize is won.
In the following, the winning areas "Batting Order Bell A Blue 1"-"Batting Order Bell A Blue 4", "Batting Order Bell A Red 1"-"Batting Order Bell A Red 4", "Batting Order Bell B Blue 1"-"Batting Order Bell B Blue 1""B blue 4", "Batting order bell B red 1"-"Batting order bell B red 4", "Batting order bell A1"-"Batting order bell A4" and "Batting order bell B1"-"Batting order bell B4" are collectively referred to as batting order bell. I will call it.

The winning area "Small role ALL" is a winning area where all the small roles (small roles 1 to 45) are duplicated and won. In addition, the winning area "3 cards ALL" is a winning area in which all 3 cards (small winning combination 19 and small winning combination 20) are won in duplicate. In addition, the winning area "1 piece ALL" is a winning area in which all 1 piece combinations (small wins 21 to 45) are duplicated and won. In addition, the winning areas "Batting Order Bell A Blue 1" to "Batting Order Bell A Blue 4", "Batting Order Bell A Red 1" to "Batting Order Bell A Red 4", "Batting Order Bell B Blue 1" to "Batting Order Bell B Blue 4" "And" batting order bell B red 1 "to" batting order bell B red 4 "are winning areas in which any one of the 15-card combination and the one-card combination are duplicated. In addition, in the winning areas "Batting Order Bell A1" to "Batting Order Bell A4" and "Batting Order Bell B1" to "Batting Order Bell B4", any two of the 15-card winning combination and the 1-card winning combination are won. It is an area. In addition, the winning areas "Batting Order Chance 1" to "Batting Order Chance 10" are the winning areas where the 15-card role (small role 17), the 14-card role (small role 18), and the 1-card role are duplicated. It has become. In addition, the winning areas "common 3 cards 1" and "common 3 cards 2" are winning areas in which the 3-card combination (small combination 20) and the 1-card combination are duplicated. In addition, the winning area "common 1-card" is a winning area in which a plurality of types of 1-card roles are duplicated and won. In addition, the winning areas "Watermelon", "Chance Eye A", "Weak Cherry" and "Strong Cherry" have different single roles (small role 43, small role 44, small role 41 or small role 42) alone. It is a winning area to win. In addition, the winning area "Chance Eye B" is a winning area in which a three-card role (small role 19) is independently won.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replays 1 to 7 are prepared as replays. In addition, "Replay 1" to "Replay 4" are prepared as winning areas including replays.

Winning areas "Replay 1" to "Replay 4" are winning areas where a plurality of types of replays are duplicated and won.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus is prepared as a bonus. In addition, as a winning area to which the bonus is associated, a winning area "RBB" in which the big bonus is won independently is prepared, and the winning areas "common one", "watermelon", "chance eye A", "chance eye A", ""ChanceB","WeakCherry" and "Strong Cherry" are set so that big bonuses are duplicated and won. In addition, the winning areas "common one", "watermelon", "chance eye A", "chance eye B", "weak cherry" and "strong cherry" are big bonuses when the game state is in the general medium state. On the other hand, when the game state is in the RBB internal middle state, the big bonus is not duplicated and won.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as a bonus, a character continuous operation device related to a so-called first-class special character is assumed, but other bonuses may be used. In addition, other bonuses may be installed at the same time. In addition, each of the installed bonuses may be set to be won independently, or may be set to be won in duplicate with a replay or a small role.

In addition, "unwinning" is prepared as a winning area to which the loss is associated.

Each winning area is set to be won or not to be won according to the game state. In other words, the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the game state and performs an internal lottery, whereby the winning combination changes. In other words, in each game state, an internal lottery is performed using an internal lottery table in which the winning areas that can be won in each game state are included in the lottery target. In FIG. 4, whether or not each winning area can be won in each gaming state is indicated by a “◯” mark. That is, the winning areas "Unwinned", "Small role ALL", "3 cards ALL" and "1 card ALL" are won when the game state is in the RBB operating state, and in the general medium state or the RBB internal medium state. It is designed not to win. In addition, the winning areas "Batting order bell A blue 1" to "Batting order bell A blue 4", "Batting order bell A red 1" to "Batting order bell A red 4", "Batting order bell B blue 1" to "Batting order bell B blue 4" , "Batting order bell B red 1"-"Batting order bell B red 4", "Batting order bell A1"-"Batting order bell A4", "Batting order bell B1"-"Batting order bell B4", "Batting order chance role 1"-" Batting order chance role 10 "," common 3 pieces 1 "," common 3 pieces 2 "," common 1 piece "," watermelon "," chance eye A "," chance eye B "," weak cherry "and" strong cherry Is won when the game state is the general middle state or the RBB internal middle state, and is not won when the RBB is in operation. Further, the winning area "RBB" is won when the gaming state is in the general middle state, and is not won in the RBB internal middle state or the RBB operating state.

Each winning area has a different winning area number. Then, each winning area can be identified by the winning area number.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small winning combination is the same in the general medium state and the RBB internal medium state. In addition, the winning probability of the replay is the same in the general medium state and the RBB internal medium state. In addition, the replay is not won while the RBB is operating. In other words, in the general medium state and the BB internal medium state, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in the RBB operating state.

The internal lottery means 42 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination as a result of the internal lottery from the non-winning state (off state) to the winning state (on state). In addition, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, the winning flag corresponding to each of the winning combinations is set from the non-winning state to the winning state. Further, the winning flag setting information is stored in the winning flag storage area 62 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60.

In addition, the winning flag includes a winning flag (carry-over flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and a non-winning state in which the winning state is not carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of winning. There is a winning flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to. There is a big bonus as a role to which the carry-over flag is associated. In addition, there are small roles and replays as the roles to which the carry-over non-carryable flag is associated. For example, when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery, the internal lottery means 42 carries over the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus until the big bonus is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 42 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small winning combination and the replay are successful even in the game in which the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus is carried over. That is, in a game in which the winning state of the winning flag of the big bonus is carried over, if a small winning combination or replay is won, the winning flag of the big bonus that has already been won and the small winning combination or replay won by the internal lottery The winning flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations with the winning flag is set in the winning state.

Further, in the slot machine 10, the winning probability of the winning combination differs depending on the difference in the set values for the six set values from the setting 1 to the setting 6. Specifically, when the setting is changed, the internal lottery table group consisting of a plurality of internal lottery tables selected according to the game state is changed to the internal lottery table group associated with each setting. Depending on the setting, the winning probability of small wins, replays, and bonuses will change to a group of internal lottery tables.

The setting changing means 47 controls to change the set value stored in the set value storage area 63 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. Specifically, the setting change key is inserted into the setting change key cylinder provided inside the slot machine 10, and the slot is in a state where the setting change key (setting change key cylinder) is turned 90 degrees clockwise from the initial position. When the power of the machine 10 is turned on, the setting changing means 47 starts the slot machine 10 in the setting changing mode. The set value can be selected from 6 levels of set values from setting 1 to setting 6, and an internal lottery is made so that the expected value of the ball output rate increases in order from setting 1 to setting 6. The winning probability of is fluctuating. The setting changing means 47 is set in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 → ... setting 6 → setting 1 → ... each time the setting change button provided inside the slot machine 10 is pressed in the setting change mode. When the set value is changed and the start lever 24 is pressed, the set value is fixed and the fixed set value is stored in the set value storage area 63. In addition, the setting change mode can be shifted to the game mode by returning the setting change key inserted in the setting change key cylinder to the initial position.
In this embodiment, the height of the set value is expressed in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6.

Further, when the power is turned on with the setting change key cylinder in the initial position, the slot machine 10 is started in the game mode. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game can be played in the game mode, but the set value cannot be changed, and the set value can be changed in the setting change mode, but the game cannot be played. It is not possible.

The initialization means 48 performs an initialization process that initializes at least a part of the information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 when the set value is changed. Specifically, when the set value is changed, the initialization means 48 performs a process of returning the game state, the game section, and the effect state, which will be described later, to the initial state. That is, when the set value is changed, the game state becomes the general medium state, the game section becomes the non-advantageous section, the effect state becomes the normal effect state (non-advantageous section effect state), and these states are the first after factory shipment. It will be in the same state as when the power is turned on. In addition, the initialization means 48 also initializes information and the like related to the effect stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 in the initialization process. Further, the sub control board 32 also includes an initialization means (not shown), and when a signal notifying that the set value has been changed is transmitted from the main control board 31, the initialization means of the sub control board 32 becomes available. The information about the effect stored in the RAM of the sub-side storage means 72 is initialized.
Even if the set value is changed, the game state, the game section, and the effect state may not be returned to the initial state.

The reel control means 43 starts the rotation of each reel 20a to 20c and activates it when the start lever 24 activated under the control of the main control board 31 is operated (that is, the game starts). When the stopped buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is performed.

That is, each time each of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is operated, the reel control means 43 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the operated button among the first reel 20a to the third reel 20c. , Controls to stop the reel at the determined stop position. In the slot machine 10, when the stop button 26a is operated, the rotation of the first reel 20a is stopped, and when the stop button 26b is operated, the rotation of the second reel 20b is stopped and the stop button 26c is operated. Then, the rotation of the third reel 20c is stopped. Therefore, the stop order of the first reel 20a to the third reel 20c changes depending on the operation order (batting order) of the stop buttons 26a to 26c.

In the following, regarding the order of stop operations (operation order of stop buttons 26a to 26c), the order of one group of stop operations for operating all the stop buttons 26a to 26c is referred to as "batting order". Of the stop operations that make up the batting order, the first stop operation is the "first stop operation", the second stop operation is the "second stop operation", and the third stop operation is the "third stop operation". ".

Further, in the following, the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the rotating reels in the order of the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and the third reel 20c is referred to as "stroke order 1", and the first reel 20a, the third reel The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c for stopping the rotary reels in the order of 20c and the second reel 20b is set to "striking order 2", and the rotary reels are stopped in the order of the second reel 20b, the first reel 20a, and the third reel 20c. The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c is defined as "striking order 3", and the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the rotating reels in the order of the second reel 20b, the third reel 20c, and the first reel 20a is "striking order 4". The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the rotating reels in the order of the third reel 20c, the first reel 20a, and the second reel 20b is set to "striking order 5", and the third reel 20c, the second reel 20b, The operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c for stopping the rotary reels in the order of the first reel 20a is referred to as "striking order 6".

In the stop control when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the reel control means 43 stops each reel 20a to 20c so that the winning combination whose winning flag is set to the winning state wins a prize. Specifically, when the winning flag of one winning combination is set to the winning state, the stop control of each reel 20a to 20c is performed so that the winning combination wins. In addition, when the winning flags of a plurality of winning combinations are set to the winning state in duplicate, each reel 20a to 20c is stopped so that a predetermined winning combination wins according to the priority determined for each combination. Let me. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of "replay> small role> bonus". Then, in the reel control means 43, the reel 20a is displayed so that the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination having a high priority are displayed on the effective line in preference to the symbols forming the winning form of the winning combination with a low priority. ~ 20c is stopped.

In addition, when multiple types of small wins are won in the internal lottery, the priority of the stop position candidates is determined in advance when the priority is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the valid line and in advance for the small wins. There are cases where the priority is obtained according to the number of medals paid out based on the specified dividend. When determining the priority of stop position candidates according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line, priority is given to the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning form that can be displayed on the effective line increases. The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so that the order is high. When finding the priority of the stop position candidates according to the number of medals paid out, the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the valid line increases. The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so that the position (the stop position where a small winning combination with a large payout can be won) has a higher priority. However, when seeking priority for candidates for stop positions according to the number of medals paid out, if small wins with the same payout are won more than once, each small win can be won. The priorities for each candidate are treated as the same.

As shown in FIG. 14, the batting order bell has a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order, respectively. Note that FIG. 14 shows the relationship between the mode of the stop operation and the winning combination when each winning area is won in the RBB internal medium state. In each winning area of the batting order bell, if you win in the middle state inside the RBB, 15 cards can be won if you operate in the correct batting order, and 1 card if you operate in the incorrect batting order. The role can be won. In other words, if any of the batting order bells is won in the RBB internal middle state and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order, priority is given to the candidate for the stop position where the small winning combination 1 to 16 can be won. Priority is required so that the ranking is the highest, and when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the small winning combination 21 to 40 is the highest. Priority is required to be higher.

Specifically, the winning areas "Batting Order Bell A Blue 1" to "Batting Order Bell A Blue 4" and "Batting Order Bell B Blue 1" to "Batting Order Bell B Blue 4" are operated in the correct batting order and are the first. A symbol within a predetermined range (for example, any symbol of symbol numbers 0 to 9) including the blue 7 symbol on the reels 20a to 20c stopped at is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on an effective line). If the first stop operation is performed while the player is playing, the 15-card combination will win a prize. In other words, by operating in the correct batting order and performing the first stop operation aiming at the blue 7 symbol, it is possible to win a prize of 15 cards. In addition, "Batting order bell A blue 1" to "Batting order bell A blue 4" and "Batting order bell B blue 1" to "Batting order bell B blue 4" are used when the operation is performed in the incorrect batting order and in the correct batting order. A symbol within a predetermined range (for example, any symbol among symbol numbers 10 to 19) that does not include the blue 7 symbol on the reels 20a to 20c that is operated and stopped first is a predetermined display position (for example, an effective line). If the first stop operation is performed while the player is located at (above), one winning combination or none of the winning combinations will be won.

In addition, the winning areas "Batting Order Bell A Red 1" to "Batting Order Bell A Red 4" and "Batting Order Bell B Red 1" to "Batting Order Bell B Red 4" are operated in the correct batting order and are stopped first. When a symbol within a predetermined range (for example, any symbol among symbol numbers 10 to 19) including the red 7 symbols on the reels 20a to 20c is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on an effective line). When the first stop operation is performed, the 15-card combination wins a prize. In other words, by operating in the correct batting order and performing the first stop operation aiming at the red 7 symbol, it is possible to win a prize of 15 cards. In addition, "Batting order bell A red 1" to "Batting order bell A red 4" and "Batting order bell B red 1" to "Batting order bell B red 4" are used when the operation is performed in the incorrect batting order and in the correct batting order. A symbol within a predetermined range (for example, any symbol between symbol numbers 0 to 9) that does not include the red 7 symbol on the reel that is operated and stopped first is placed in a predetermined display position (for example, on the effective line). If the first stop operation is performed while the player is in the position, one winning combination or none of the winning combinations will be won.

Further, in the winning areas "Batting Order Bell A1" to "Batting Order Bell A4" and "Batting Order Bell B1" to "Batting Order Bell B4", when the batting order is operated in the correct batting order, 15 cards are won. In addition, "Batting order bell A1" to "Batting order bell A4" and "Batting order bell B1" to "Batting order bell B4" are won by one piece or both of them when they are operated in the wrong batting order. It is designed not to be done.

In addition, each batting order bell has one correct batting order, and the other five batting orders are incorrect batting orders. In addition, in the winning areas "Batting Order Bell A Blue 1" to "Batting Order Bell A Blue 4", different batting orders are set in the correct batting order, and the winning areas "Batting Order Bell A Red 1" to "Batting Order Bell A Red 4" In the winning areas "Batting Order Bell B Blue 1" to "Batting Order Bell B Blue 4", different batting orders are set in the correct batting order, and the winning area "Batting Order Bell B Blue 4" is set. In "B red 1" to "Batting order bell B red 4", different batting orders are set in the correct batting order, and in "Batting order bell A1" to "Batting order bell A4", different batting orders are set in the correct batting order. , "Batting order bell B1" to "Batting order bell B4" have different batting orders set in the correct batting order. In addition, the winning area "Batting order bell A blue 1" to "Batting order bell A blue 4", the winning area "Batting order bell A red 1" to "Batting order bell A red 4", the winning area "Batting order bell B blue 1" to "Batting order" "Bell B Blue 4", winning area "Batting Order Bell B Red 1"-"Batting Order Bell B Red 4", "Batting Order Bell A1"-"Batting Order Bell A4" and "Batting Order Bell B1"-"Batting Order Bell B4" Any one of 3 to 6 is set in the correct batting order, and batting order 1 and batting order 2 are set in the incorrect batting order.

In addition, when each winning area of the batting order bell is won in the general middle state, the stop operation is performed in a mode (correct batting order and predetermined timing) in which 15 cards are won if the RBB is in the internal middle state. However, the 1-card role wins (15-card role does not win). In addition, each winning area of the batting order bell is a case where the player wins in the general middle state, and the first stop operation conforms to the correct batting order in the RBB internal middle state (the first stop operation is the correct answer). (In case of), one piece of batting is always won (no omission).

In the winning areas "Batting Order Chance 1" to "Batting Order Chance 10", if the player wins in the RBB internal state, 14 cards will be won if the stop operation is performed in batting order 1 or batting order 2. .. Further, in the winning areas "Batting order chance combination 1" to "Batting order chance combination 10", when the player wins in the middle state inside the RBB, if the stop operation is performed in any of the batting order 3 to 6, the stop operation depends on the timing of the stop operation. The 15-card winning combination is won with a predetermined probability (1/10 probability), and the 1-card combination is won with a predetermined probability (9/10 probability). The timing of the stop operation for winning the 15-card combination is different in each of the winning areas "Batting order chance combination 1" to "Batting order chance combination 10".

In addition, in the winning areas "Batting Order Chance 1" to "Batting Order Chance 10", when the player wins in the general medium state, the stop operation is performed in the batting order (batting order 1 and batting order 2) in which the 14-card combination in the RBB internal medium state wins. Even if it is done, one piece will (always) win a prize.

In addition, the content of the parentheses in FIG. 14 is a stop operation in the batting order (and a predetermined state in which the symbols within the predetermined range including the blue 7 symbol or the red 7 symbol described above are located at the predetermined display positions). The winning rate of the 1-card combination and the 15-card combination is shown when the above is performed. For example, the notation "1 card (1/4)" is based on the assumption that the timing of the stop operation is random (within the predetermined range), and there is a 1/4 chance that the 1 card combination will win 3 /. It shows that there is a probability of 4 that one card will be missed (one card won't win).

The winning determination means 44 is activated when the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c is stopped, and determines whether or not the winning combination has won a prize based on the stopping mode of the reels 20a to 20c. Specifically, the symbol combination displayed (stop display) on the effective line when the reels 20a to 20c are stopped is collated with the winning determination table stored in the ROM of the storage means 60. In the winning judgment table, each winning form of each winning combination (a combination of symbols that wins when stopped is displayed) is stored, and the presence or absence of winning and the type of winning combination can be determined by the above-mentioned collation. do. When the winning combination wins, the main control board 31 executes the winning process corresponding to the winning combination. Specifically, as the winning process, if a small winning combination is won, a payout process is performed, if a replay is won, a replay process (replay process) is performed, and if a bonus is won, the game state is displayed. Performs the process of shifting (game state transition control process).

Here, the payout process is a process of paying out a number of medals determined based on the payout determined for each winning combination when a small winning combination is won, and is performed by the payout control means 45. When a small winning combination is won, the payout control means 45 determines the number of medals to be paid out based on the payout determined for each winning combination, and causes the hopper device to pay out the determined number of medals to be paid out. If credits are permitted, the number of credits stored in the credit storage area provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 (the number of credited medals) instead of actually paying out the medals by the hopper device. ), The credit addition process for adding the number of payouts is performed, and the medals are virtually paid out.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, 15 medals are paid out when the small winning combination 1 to 17 are won, and 14 medals are paid out when the small winning combination 18 is won, and the small winning combination 19 and the small winning combination 20 are paid out. When a prize is won, three medals are paid out, and when a small role 21 to a small role 45 is won, one medal is paid out.

Further, the replay process is a process of setting the replay control means 46 to the same game start standby state as the previous game without requiring the player to insert a medal owned by the player for the next game when the replay wins a prize. Do. If the replay wins, the same number of medals as the number set in the input state in the previous game (the game in which the replay won) will be added to the player's own medals (including credited medals). The automatic insertion process of automatically inserting without using the medals is performed, and the game start operation for the next start lever 24 is waited for in a state where the effective line corresponding to the number of medals inserted by the automatic insertion process is set. In addition, when the automatic insertion process is performed, additional medals cannot be inserted.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game state control means 49 performs a game state transition control process for shifting the game state between the general middle state, the RBB internal middle state (bonus establishment state), and the RBB operating state (bonus state). conduct. As the transition condition of the gaming state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are set, the gaming state may be shifted based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, and a plurality of the plurality of predetermined conditions or a plurality of predetermined conditions may be set. The gaming state may be shifted based on the fact that everything is established.

Further, as described above, the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the game state and performs an internal lottery. Specifically, in the general middle state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table in which the big bonus is set as the lottery target. Further, in the internal RBB state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table in which the big bonus is excluded from the lottery target. Further, in the RBB operating state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table in which the big bonus is excluded from the lottery target.

The game state is a general medium state in the initial state. In the general middle state, refer to the internal lottery table in which all the winning areas except the winning areas "Unwinning", "Small role ALL", "3 pieces ALL" and "1 piece ALL" are set as lottery targets. An internal lottery will be held. In addition, it is possible to shift from the general medium state to the internal medium state of the RBB. The game state control means 49 shifts the game state to the RBB internal middle state when the big bonus is won in the general middle state.

The RBB internal medium state is a gaming state that shifts when a big bonus is won in an internal lottery. In the RBB internal medium state, an internal lottery table in which all winning areas except the winning areas "Unwinning", "Small role ALL", "3 pieces ALL", "1 piece ALL" and "RBB" are set as lottery targets. An internal lottery will be held with reference to. Further, in the RBB internal medium state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus is won, and when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus is displayed on the valid line, the game state control The means 49 shifts the gaming state from the RBB internal medium state to the RBB operating state.

The RBB operating state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus is displayed on the effective line. In the RBB operating state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table in which the winning areas "unwinning", "small winning combination ALL", "three-card ALL" and "one-card ALL" are set as lottery targets. Further, in the RBB operating state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state, and the number of medals exceeding a predetermined predetermined number (for example, 83) is determined. When paid out, the game state control means 49 terminates the RBB operating state and shifts the game state to the general middle state.
In the present embodiment, the end condition of the RBB operating state is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the end condition is determined by the number of games played in the RBB operating state, the number of winning small wins, and the like. You may. Further, the RBB operating state may be one in which the end condition is set so as to end in one game.

The instruction function control means 51 includes a game section control means 80, an effect state control means 81, and a privilege giving means 82. The instruction function control means 51 performs a process related to the operation of the instruction function that assists the winning of a specific winning combination in the advantageous section. Specifically, when a predetermined combination is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction effect to assist the winning of this combination. More specifically, when the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction effect (batting order navigation effect) that notifies the correct batting order and assists in winning the 15-card combination. .. Then, based on this determination, the effect control means 100 causes the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14 to execute the batting order navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game section control means 80 performs a game section shift control process for shifting the game section between the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section according to the progress of the game. The non-advantageous section is a game section corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game sections. In the non-advantageous section, the privilege granting means 82 performs the advantageous section transition lottery, and when the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the game section control means 80 shifts the game section to the advantageous section. Further, the advantageous section is a game section in which an upper limit value (here, 1500 times) is provided for the number of times the game can be played. Further, the instruction effect cannot be performed when the game section is set to the non-advantageous section, and the instruction effect can be performed only when the game section is set to the advantageous section. The game section control means 80 ends the advantageous section when the number of times the game is played in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit of 1500 times, and shifts the game section to the non-advantageous section.

In the non-advantageous section, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (advantageous section transition lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous section at a predetermined opportunity. Specifically, the privilege granting means 82 includes predetermined roles (for example, winning area "watermelon", "chance eye A", "chance eye B", "weak cherry", "strong cherry", etc .: Based on the winning of the winning area (the winning area is called a rare role), a lottery (advantageous section transition lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous section. Then, when the advantageous section transition lottery is won, the game section control means 80 shifts the game section from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section.

Further, the game section control means 80 stores the advantageous section game number counter 65 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60, triggered by the game start operation with respect to the start lever 24, each time a game is played in the advantageous section. Increment processing is performed by adding "1" to the value as a value corresponding to one game. The game section control means 80 does not add to the advantageous section game number counter 65 in the non-advantageous section. Further, at the time of transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the stored value of the advantageous section game number counter 65 is "0". Then, when the stored value of the advantageous section game number counter 65 reaches the threshold value (upper limit value) "1500", the game section control means 80 considers that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, and sets the game section from the advantageous section. Move to an advantageous section. That is, the upper limit of the number of games played in the advantageous section is set to 1500 times, and the games exceeding 1500 times are not continuously performed in the advantageous section.

Further, in the advantageous section, the game section control means 80 updates the stored value of the difference number counter 64 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 according to the difference number of medals, and is a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out (for example, 15). If one medal is paid out, it will be set to "15", and if no winning combination is made and no payout is made, it will be set to "0"), which corresponds to the number of medals used in the game. The value (for example, "3" when three cards are inserted) is subtracted to obtain the calculation result of the difference number in the game, and this calculation result is added to the stored value of the difference number counter 64. Perform update processing. The game section control means 80 does not add to the difference number counter 64 in the non-advantageous section. Further, at the time of transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the stored value of the difference number counter 64 is "0". Then, the game section control means 80 determines that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied when the stored value of the difference number counter 64 exceeds the threshold value (for example, "2400"), and sets the game section from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous. Move to the section. The stored value of the difference number counter 64 is controlled so as not to fall below the initial value "0". For example, the stored value of the difference number counter 64 at the start of the game is "2", and as a result of playing the game, eventually If the winning combination is not won and the medals are not paid out, the calculation result of the difference number in the game becomes "-3", and when the calculation result of the difference number is added to the stored value of the difference number counter 64, the initial value is obtained. Although it falls below "0", the stored value of the difference number counter after the update is counted and stopped with the initial value "0" as the lower limit value. That is, an upper limit is set for the number of medals that can be obtained in the advantageous section, and the number of medals increased from the standard exceeds 2400, with the time when the number of medals decreases most in the advantageous section as the reference "0". In that case, the advantageous section ends. In addition, if there is a replay prize in a game, it will be treated as if the medals corresponding to the specified number of medals for the game were paid out in the replay prized game, and the difference will be calculated, and the replay prize will be free of charge. The next game to be provided may be treated as if medals corresponding to the specified number of medals inserted in the game have been inserted even if the actual medals have not been inserted, and the difference number may be calculated.

Further, the advantageous section indicator 18 is turned off in the non-advantageous section and turned on in the advantageous section.
The advantageous section indicator 18 does not need to be turned on at the same time as the transition to the advantageous section, and may be turned on before the first instruction effect is performed. Moreover, once it is turned on, it is not turned off until the advantageous section ends.

As shown in FIG. 16, the effect state control means 81 sets the effect state among a plurality of types of effect states including the non-advantageous section effect state, the normal effect state, the special effect state, and the AT effect state (instruction effect state). Performs the effect state transition control process to be transferred. As the transition condition of the effect state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are set, the effect state may be shifted when one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, and the plurality or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions may be set. The production state may be changed based on the establishment.

The non-advantageous section effect state is an effect state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of effect states. In the non-advantageous section, the effect state control means 81 sets the effect state to the non-advantageous section effect state. In the non-advantageous section effect state (non-advantageous section), the privilege granting means 82 performs the advantageous section transition lottery as described above, and when the transition to the advantageous section is determined in the advantageous section transition lottery, the effect state control The means 81 shifts the effect state to the normal effect state.

When the batting order bell is won when the batting order state is the special batting order state or the AT batting order state, the effect control means 100 notifies the correct batting order and assists the winning of the 15-card combination on the liquid crystal display. Control is performed on the effect device such as the display 13 and the speaker 14. When the batting order bell is won and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed according to the correct batting order notified by the instruction effect, the 15-card combination wins and 15 medals can be obtained. .. When the batting order navigation effect is performed, information indicating the correct batting order is also displayed on the 7-segment display of the game information display unit 17. Further, the batting order navigation effect may be performed in the normal effect state, but the frequency of occurrence is lower than that in the special effect state and the AT effect state, and the batting order navigation effect is hardly performed or is not performed at all. It has become like.

The normal effect state is an effect state that basically shifts when the advantageous section starts, and at the start of the advantageous section, the probability of shifting to the normal effect state is higher than the probability of shifting to another effect state. It is set. In the normal production state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (special lottery) to determine whether or not to shift to the special production state at a predetermined opportunity (based on winning the rare role). When the privilege giving means 82 determines to shift to the special effect state in the normal effect state, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the special effect state. In the present embodiment, the special effect state is designed so that the net increase in the number of sheets is "6". The special effect state includes a special effect state A, a special effect state B, and a special effect state C. The special effect state A to the special effect state C have different profits (the number of medals acquired), and the number of medals paid out in the special effect state A is 80. The number of medals paid out in the special production state B is 120. The number of medals paid out in the special production state C is 180. In other words, the special production state A ends with the payout of more than 80 medals, the special production state B ends with the payout of more than 120 medals, and the special production state C ends with the payout of more than 180 medals. ..

In the special production state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (first AT lottery) for determining whether or not to grant the right to shift to the AT production state at a predetermined opportunity (based on winning the rare role). When the privilege granting means 82 decides to grant the right to shift to the AT effect state as a result of the first AT lottery, the AT stock counter 90 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 corresponds to one set of AT effect states. Set the value to be "1" (increase the number of stocks in the AT effect state by "1"). The number of sets (stock number) given by winning the 1st AT lottery is not limited to 1 set, and may be 2 or more sets, and may be selected from a plurality of types of sets at the time of winning the 1st AT lottery. good.

The effect state control means 81 ends the special effect state when the number of medals exceeding a predetermined number is paid out in the special effect state. At this time, if the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the AT effect state and subtracts the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 by "1". .. On the other hand, when the special effect state is terminated, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the normal effect state if the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 is "0". At this time, the effect state may be shifted to the non-advantageous section effect state. In that case, the game section control means 80 shifts the game section from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section.

In the present embodiment, the AT effect state is provided with a special AT effect state and a present AT effect state. When shifting from the special effect state to the AT effect state, the game is first performed in the special AT effect state. The special AT effect state ends when a predetermined number of games are played. When shifting the effect state to the special AT effect state, the effect state control means 81 causes the special AT game number counter 67 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 to display a predetermined number of games (for example, 10) in the special AT effect state. Set a value equivalent to (times). The number of games played in the special AT effect state may be determined by a lottery or the like. The effect state control means 81 subtracts a value “1” corresponding to the number of games played once from the stored value of the special AT game number counter 67 each time a game is played in the special AT effect state. Then, when the effect state control means 81 is played a predetermined number of times in the special AT effect state (when the stored value of the special AT game number counter 67 becomes "0"), the effect state control means 81 ends the special AT effect state and is in the effect state. To this AT production state.

Further, in the special AT effect state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (first additional lottery) for determining the number of games played in the present AT effect state. The number of games played in the AT effect state is determined based on, for example, the lottery result of the first additional lottery. In the present embodiment, the privilege granting means 82 shall perform the first additional lottery in each game in the special AT production state, but the first additional lottery is performed based on the winning of a predetermined combination. It may be performed once in a predetermined number of games (for example, twice). The privilege giving means 82 sets a value corresponding to the number of games in the present AT effect state determined in the first additional lottery in the present AT game number counter 68. Then, when the present AT effect state is started, each time a game is played in the present AT effect state, the effect state control means 81 has a value corresponding to the number of games played once from the stored value of the AT game number counter 68. Subtract "1".

Here, the special AT effect state in which a predetermined number of games are performed and the main AT effect state in which the games determined in the special AT effect state are performed are defined as one set of AT effect states. In the AT production state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (second AT lottery) for determining whether or not to grant the right to shift to the AT production state at a predetermined opportunity (based on winning the rare role). .. The right to shift to the AT effect state is not limited to one set of AT effect states when one set of AT effect states is set, and may be two or more sets of AT effect states. Further, the number of sets (stock number) in the AT effect state may be selected from a plurality of types of sets at the time of winning the second AT lottery. When the second AT lottery is won, the privilege granting means 82 adds a value corresponding to a predetermined number of sets to the AT stock counter 90.

When the game is played in the AT effect state and the stored value of the AT game number counter 68 becomes "0", the effect state control means 81 ends the AT effect state. At this time, if the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more, the effect state control means 81 starts the next set of AT effect states and sets the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 to "1". Subtract. On the other hand, when the effect state control means 81 ends the AT effect state, if the storage value of the AT stock counter 90 is "0", the effect state shifts to the non-advantageous section effect state. At this time, the game section control means 80 shifts the game section from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. At this time, the effect state control means 81 may shift the effect state to the special effect state or the normal effect state, and in that case, the game section control means 80 does not shift the game section to the non-advantageous section.

In the present embodiment, the non-advantageous section effect state is changed to the normal effect state, the normal effect state is changed to the special effect state, and the special effect state is changed to the AT effect state. It may be possible to directly shift to the special effect state or the AT effect state. For example, in the advantageous section transition lottery, instead of simply deciding whether or not to shift to the advantageous section, whether to shift the effect state to the AT effect state, to the special effect state, or to the normal effect state. Alternatively, a lottery may be made to see if the transition is made in the non-advantageous section production state. Further, the normal effect state may be directly shifted to the AT effect state. The probability of directly shifting from the non-advantageous section effect state (or normal effect state) to the AT effect state may be different for each setting, such that setting 6 is higher than setting 1, and all the set values. May have the same probability.

Further, the AT effect state may be set according to the game state that shifts based on the winning or winning of the bonus. For example, when the game state is the bonus established state, the state may shift to the AT effect state, and when the game state is the normal state or the bonus state, the state may not shift to the AT effect state. In other words, in the normal state or the bonus state, for example, even if the first AT lottery is won, the state may not be shifted to the AT effect state, or the first AT lottery may not be performed.

In addition, if a bonus is won when the production state is the AT production state and the game state is the bonus establishment state, the bonus is established again via the normal state after the end of the bonus state that shifts due to the winning of this bonus. The AT effect state may be interrupted until the transition. That is, the batting order navigation effect may be stopped when the bonus is won, and the batting order navigation effect may be restarted when the bonus is established again.

The instruction function control means 51 initializes the information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 as the information related to the instruction function when the advantageous section ends and the game section shifts to the non-advantageous section. Perform the conversion process. Specifically, the instruction function control means 51 stores the storage value of the advantageous section game number counter 65, the storage value of the difference number counter 64, the flag related to the lottery related to the instruction function (lottery result), and the storage of the special AT game number counter 67. The value, the stored value of the AT game number counter 68, the stored value of the AT stock counter 90, and the like are initialized. That is, the information related to the instruction function is not carried over across a plurality of advantageous sections. Further, when the initialization means 48 performs the above-mentioned initialization process performed when the set value is changed, the information related to the instruction effect shown here is also initialized.

(AT level)
In the special AT effect state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (AT level lottery) for determining the AT level (net increase number of sheets) in the AT effect state. In the present embodiment, the AT level has four levels of AT level 1, AT level 2, AT level 3, and AT level 4, and which AT level is to be determined by the AT level lottery. .. It is said that the AT level increases from AT level 1 to AT level 4, and the AT level decreases from AT level 4 to AT level 1. The higher the AT level, the more advantageous it is for the player. In the present embodiment, the net increase number is different between AT level 1 to AT level 4, and the higher the AT level, the larger the net increase number and the higher the advantage. AT level 1 is designed so that the net increase number is "1". AT level 2 is designed so that the net increase is "2". AT level 3 is designed so that the net increase is "4". AT level 4 is designed so that the net increase is "6". In this way, the net increase in the number of sheets increases from AT level 1 to AT level 4. The privilege granting means 82 may perform an AT level lottery when ending the special AT effect state to determine the AT level of the present AT effect state.

In the first special AT effect state (special AT effect state at the start of a series of AT effect states) after the advantageous section is started, the AT level lottery results in an AT with a relatively small net increase in the number of sheets compared to the main AT effect state. The probability that a level (low AT level) will be set is high. That is, in the AT level lottery, the probability of being set in the order of AT level 1, AT level 2, AT level 3, and AT level 4 is low.

In the special AT production state, the net increase number is designed to be "6". At the end of this AT production state (the storage value of the AT game counter 68 is "0"), if the storage value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more, the game shifts to the special AT production state, and the special AT production is performed. In the state, the AT level of the present AT effect state is redetermined (reset). In addition, while the game is being performed in the main AT production state (in the middle of the main AT production state), the special AT production state is shifted to the special AT production state (based on the winning of the rare role) at a predetermined opportunity, and the special AT production is performed. The AT effect state may be restarted after the state ends. In that case, the AT level is not reset when shifting from the special AT effect state to the main AT effect state, and the AT level set in the main AT effect state before the transition to the special AT effect state is used. Same AT level.

When the storage value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more and the game shifts to the special AT production state at the end of the AT production state (the storage value of the AT game counter 68 is "0"), the relevant case is concerned. The net increase number (AT level) in the special AT effect state may be the same as (take over) the net increase number (AT level) in the present AT effect state immediately before. For example, when shifting to the special AT effect state after the end of the AT level 1 main AT effect state, the special AT effect state may be set to AT level 1.

In addition, while the game is being performed in the main AT production state, the game shifts to the special AT production state (based on the winning of the rare role) at a predetermined opportunity, and the main AT production state is changed after the end of the special AT production state. You may want to restart it. In that case, in the special AT effect state, the AT level (net increase number of sheets) in the present AT effect state may be inherited. That is, in the special AT effect state, the game may be performed at the same AT level (net increase number) as the AT level (net increase number) in the present AT effect state.

In the first (first time) special AT effect state after the advantageous section is started, the AT level of the present AT effect state is determined to be one of AT level 1 to AT level 4 by the AT level lottery. At the end of the main AT production state (the storage value of the AT game counter 68 is "0"), if the storage value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more, the game shifts to the special AT production state, but the second time. In the subsequent special AT production state, an AT level promotion lottery is performed. If you win the AT level promotion lottery, your AT level will increase by one level. That is, in the AT level promotion lottery, it is determined whether or not the AT level in the present AT production state is set to the AT level one level higher. In this AT level promotion lottery, the probability of winning (the probability of deciding to be promoted by one step) is higher as the set AT level (AT level in the immediately preceding AT production state) is lower. If the AT level promotion lottery is not won (if the AT level is not won), the AT level in the present AT production state may be left as the set AT level so that the AT level is not demoted.
Further, the AT level lottery (lottery for deciding which of AT level 1 to AT level 4) may be performed even in the second and subsequent special AT production states. In this case, as for the AT level, the lower the set AT level (AT level in the immediately preceding AT production state), the higher the probability that a higher (higher) AT level will be determined (selected) in the AT level lottery. Is higher, and the higher the set AT level (AT level in the previous AT production state), the higher the probability that a higher (higher) AT level will be determined (selected) in the AT level lottery. It's getting low. For example, in the AT level lottery after the main AT production state of AT level 1 is performed, the probability that AT level 2 is determined is determined in the AT level lottery after the main AT production state of AT level 3 is performed. It is higher than the probability that AT level 4 is determined. That is, the lower the AT level, the higher the probability that the AT level in the next AT effect state will be a higher AT level than when the AT level is high.

In the present embodiment, in a series of AT production states, the net increase in the number of sheets is relatively small, and the probability that the higher AT level is determined in the lottery for determining the AT level (AT level lottery or AT level promotion lottery). There is a trade-off relationship with the high value. Here, the section in which the net increase in the AT effect state is relatively large is referred to as the first instruction effect state (high net increase section), and the section in which the net increase in the AT effect state is relatively small is referred to as the second instruction effect state (low net increase section). do. In other words, the high net increase section is in the AT effect state with a high AT level, and the low net increase section is in the AT effect state with a low AT level. Both the first instruction effect state and the second instruction effect state are sections in which medals increase, and the expected value regarding the increase in medals per game is different. In the second instruction effect state, the expected value is the first instruction effect. Although it is lower than the state, the predetermined performance (probability of determining the higher AT level in the lottery for determining the AT level) is more advantageous than the first instruction effect state.

If the net increase in the number of medals is relatively small in the AT production state (the rate of increase in medals is relatively low), the player may be dissatisfied. However, in the present embodiment, when the net increase in the number of sheets is relatively small, the probability that the net increase in the number of sheets in the next AT effect state is relatively large is high. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of conviction to the player and reduce the risk that the player will be dissatisfied.

In addition, when the special effect state C is changed to the AT effect state, the normal effect state (or the non-advantageous section effect state) is directly changed to the AT effect state, and the number of medals acquired (difference number) is 2400. AT level 4 may be set in the AT level lottery when the transition to the AT effect state is confirmed. Further, the freeze effect may be performed in a predetermined game in the special effect state C. In the freeze effect, for example, the detection of the stop operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is invalidated for a predetermined time, and the reels 20a to 20c are rotated and controlled in a predetermined mode.

In addition, in the AT production state, when it is confirmed that the number of medals acquired (difference number) in the advantageous section reaches 2400 due to addition or the like, AT level 4 is set regardless of which AT level it is. You may do it. In that case, a predetermined effect (for example, an ending effect) for notifying the confirmation may be executed. Further, the ending effect may not be started at the time when the medals are confirmed, but may be started at the time when the number of medals acquired reaches a predetermined value (for example, 2000).

Further, when the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 is "0" at the end of the present AT effect state, and the AT level of the present AT effect state is AT level 2 or higher, the AT stock counter 90 Even if the stored value is "0", the transition to the special AT effect state may be performed. In that case, the special AT effect state may be started as an AT level one step lower than the AT level set in the present AT effect state immediately before.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the storage value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more at the end of the present AT effect state, the state is shifted to the special AT effect state, but the state is not shifted to the special AT effect state. This AT production state may be started. In that case, a lottery to determine the AT level is performed before starting the main AT effect state, and the AT level of the (next) main AT effect state is determined.
Further, when the first AT lottery is won and the state shifts from the special effect state to the AT effect state, the state may directly shift from the special effect state to the main AT effect state without shifting to the special AT effect state. .. In that case, a lottery to determine the AT level is performed before starting the present AT effect state, and the AT level of the present AT effect state is determined.

Further, when the present AT effect state (1 set) is continuously performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) and all the present AT effect states are AT level 1, the next AT effect state is AT level 2. The above may be achieved. As a result, it is possible to rescue the player who repeats the present AT production state with a small net increase in the number of sheets. Further, when the present AT effect state (1 set) is started, the AT level may not fall (demotion) until the present AT effect state (1 set) ends.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the first special AT effect state after the start of the advantageous section, the AT level with the smaller net increase number is more likely to be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT level may be determined based on the number of games required until the transition to the AT effect state is confirmed (for example, the number of games executed in the normal effect state). The higher the set value, the higher the probability that the transition to the AT effect state is determined, and as a result, the higher the setting value, the higher the probability that the transition to the AT effect state is determined in a relatively short period of time. Therefore, the higher the setting, the higher the probability that the lower AT level is selected, and the lower the setting, the higher the probability that the higher AT level is selected.

(Modified example of the second embodiment)
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the net increase number of sheets is constant (uniform) in the special effect state, but as shown in FIG. 17, a plurality of states (that is, the first special effect) in which the net increase number is different are set in the special effect state. A state and a second special effect state) may be provided.

(2nd special production state)
The net increase in the number of sheets in the second special effect state (second instruction effect state: low net increase section) is designed to be "2". In addition, the number of games played in the second special production state is indefinite. In the second special effect state, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the first special effect state at a predetermined opportunity (based on the winning of the replay).

(1st special production state)
The net increase number of sheets in the first special effect state (first instruction effect state: high net increase section) is designed to be "6". In addition, the number of games played in the first special production state is 15 times. When the game is played 15 times in the first special effect state, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the second special effect state.

The number of games played in the first special production state is indefinite, and the winning probability of the replay (1 / 7.3) is lower than the winning probability of the batting order bell (the winning probability of the batting order bell is the winning of the replay). It is higher than the probability). Therefore, the number of games played in the first special effect state can be larger than the number of games played in the second special effect state (15 times).

In the special production state of this modified example, there is a trade-off relationship between the net increase in the number of sheets being relatively small and the number of games being able to be relatively large (the period can be relatively long). Both the first special effect state and the second special effect state are sections in which medals increase, and the expected value regarding the increase in medals per game is different. In the second special effect state, the expected value is the first special. Although it is lower than the effect state, it is advantageous because the predetermined performance (number of games) can be relatively higher than that of the first special effect state. That is, the second special effect state is designed so that the game can be played for a longer period than the first special effect state, although the net increase in the number of sheets is smaller than that in the first special effect state.

In the AT production state, if the net increase in the number of medals is relatively small (the rate of increase in medals is relatively low), the player may be dissatisfied. However, in this modified example, when the net increase in the number of sheets is relatively small, the game can be played for a relatively long period of time. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of conviction to the player and reduce the risk that the player will be dissatisfied. In addition, the AT lottery (first AT lottery) is performed in the special production state, but the relatively long period of the second special production state means that the player can play longer in the section where medals increase (the section where medals do not decrease). , The opportunity of the 1st AT lottery will be given more. Therefore, the risk of the player being dissatisfied can be reduced.

(penalty)
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the winning areas "batting order bell A blue 1" to "batting order bell A blue 4" and the winning areas "batting order bell A red 1" to "batting order bell A red 4" , Winning area "Batting order bell B blue 1"-"Batting order bell B blue 4", Winning area "Batting order bell B red 1"-"Batting order bell B red 4", "Batting order bell A1"-"Batting order bell A4" and "Batting order bell A4" In the batting order bell B1 to "batting order bell B4", any one of batting order 3 to 6 is set in the correct batting order, and batting order 1 and batting order 2 are set in the incorrect batting order (that is, set in the correct batting order). It has not been). Then, when the stop operation is performed in batting order 1 or batting order 2, the winning combination is (always) won. Based on the fact that there is a difference between batting order 1 to 2 and batting order 3 to 6 (based on the fact that they are not even), the winning areas "Batting order bell A blue 1" to "Batting order bell A blue 4" , Winning area "Batting order bell A red 1"-"Batting order bell A red 4", Winning area "Batting order bell B blue 1"-"Batting order bell B blue 4", Winning area "Batting order bell B red 1"-"Batting order If you win any of "Bell B Red 4", "Batting Order Bell A1" to "Batting Order Bell A4" and "Batting Order Bell B1" to "Batting Order Bell B4", not Batting Order 1 or Batting Order 2 but Batting Order 3 A penalty may be given when the stop operation is performed in any of the batting order 6. As a penalty, for example, a predetermined lottery may not be performed in the game (one game). The predetermined lottery includes a lottery for determining whether or not to grant a predetermined privilege, for example, an AT lottery for determining whether or not to grant the right to shift to the AT production state. In addition, a predetermined lottery may be performed in the game. In that case, even if the lottery (for example, AT lottery) is won and the grant of a predetermined privilege (for example, the right to shift to the AT production state) is decided, it is considered that the winning (decision) has not been made. And. Since the penalty is given only to the game (one game), even if the player stops the game and another player starts the game, the later player will be penalized. You will not suffer any disadvantages based on.

In the winning areas "Batting Order Chance 1" to "Batting Order Chance 10", if the player wins in the middle state of the RBB, if the stop operation is performed in batting order 1 or batting order 2, 14 cards will win and the batting order 3 ~ When the stop operation is performed in any of the batting order 6, 15 cards are won with a predetermined probability (1/10 probability) according to the timing of the stop operation, and 1 with a predetermined probability (9/10 probability). The batting order is supposed to win. The 15-card winning combination that may be won by the stop operation in batting order 3 to 6 has a larger payout than the 14-card winning combination that is won by the stop operation in batting order 1 to 2.

In a game in which a batting order navigation effect is executed in which the winning areas "Batting Order Chance 1" to "Batting Order Chance 10" are won and any of the batting orders 3 to 6 is notified as the correct batting order in the RBB internal medium state. When the stop operation is performed according to the batting order navigation effect, the probability that the 1-card combination will be won is higher than the probability that the 15-card combination will be won. On the other hand, if the batting order 1 or batting order 2 is stopped without following the batting order navigation effect, the 14-card combination wins. Therefore, as in the latter case, a penalty may be given when a batting order 1 or a batting order 2 is stopped and a 14-card combination is won without following the batting order navigation effect. As a penalty, there is a case where a predetermined lottery (for example, AT lottery) is not performed in the game (one game). In addition, although the predetermined lottery is performed, the winning probability of the lottery when the 14-card combination is won without following the batting order navigation effect is the winning probability of the lottery when the 1-card combination is won according to the batting order navigation effect. It may be lower than the winning probability.
In addition, in a game in which a batting order navigation effect is executed in which the winning areas "Batting Order Chance 1" to "Batting Order Chance 10" are won and any of the batting orders 3 to 6 is notified as the correct batting order. A similar penalty may be given when the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing according to the effect and the 15-card winning combination is won. For example, if the stop operation is performed according to the batting order navigation effect and at the timing when the predetermined symbol is displayed at the predetermined display position, one winning combination is won, and the predetermined symbol is determined according to the batting order navigation effect. If the 15-card combination wins when the stop operation is not performed at the timing displayed at the display position, and if the latter wins, a penalty may be given.

Further, as a penalty, the value corresponding to the number of games (1 time) of the game may not be added to the predetermined counter. The predetermined counter is, for example, a counter used for determining whether or not to give a privilege (a counter that is advantageous to the player by adding the values). For example, when a predetermined number of games are played in a predetermined effect state (for example, a normal effect state) and the stored value of the counter for measuring the number of times of the game reaches a threshold value, the right to shift to the AT effect state as a privilege is granted. (Sometimes a so-called ceiling is set). If a penalty is given in that case, the number of games played (1 time) of the game is not added to the stored value of the counter. As a result, the period required for the grant of benefits to be decided will be longer.

In the present embodiment, a machine that uses a game medium (medal) as a slot machine is shown, but the slot machine is a game machine that can play a game without using a game medium (so-called medalless game machine). It may be. In this medalless gaming machine, game media such as medals are managed by electronic information (electronic information), and bets and payouts are made based on this electronic information. That is, it is possible to play a game without using a game medium such as a medal. In the present embodiment, the game value is a concept including a game medium such as a medal and electronic information obtained by digitizing the game medium.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Since the gaming machine according to the present embodiment basically has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. Is omitted or simplified.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the effect state control means 81 includes a non-advantageous section effect state, a section determination effect state, a low probability effect state (low probability state), and a normal probability effect state (normal probability state). The effect state transition control process for shifting the effect state between a plurality of types of effect states including the AT effect state (instructed effect state) is performed.

In the non-advantageous section production state (non-advantageous section), the privilege granting means 82 performs the advantageous section transition lottery (based on the winning of the rare role) at a predetermined opportunity, and shifts to the advantageous section in the advantageous section transition lottery. When is determined, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the section determination effect state. This section determination effect state is an effect state that always shifts at the start of the advantageous section.

In the section determination effect state, a predetermined number of games are played. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is set to 5 times. In the section determination effect state, the privilege awarding means 82 performs a point awarding lottery for each game (in each game), and the effect control means 100 executes a point awarding effect for notifying the result of the point awarding lottery. If it is determined as a result of the point granting lottery that points will not be granted (0 points will be granted), the point granting effect may not be executed.

The privilege granting means 82 performs a point granting lottery with reference to the set value stored in the set value storage area 63 and the table (point lottery table) (FIG. 19) stored in the ROM of the storage means 60. .. As shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, a different table is prepared for each set value, and the privilege giving means 82 performs a point giving lottery using the table according to the set value. Based on the lottery result of the point granting lottery, the privilege granting means 82 adds a value corresponding to a predetermined point to the point counter 91 (see FIG. 12) provided in the RAM of the storage means 60.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the case of setting 1, the probability that 0 points will be given (that is, it will be decided not to add points) is 95.0% in the point giving lottery. In addition, the probability that 1 point will be awarded is 1.0%. In addition, the probability that 2 points will be awarded is 1.0%. In addition, the probability that 3 points will be awarded is 1.0%. In addition, the probability that 5 points will be awarded is 1.0%. In addition, the probability that 10 points will be awarded is 1.0%. The average of the points given in one game is 0.21 points, and the average of the points given in five games is 1.05 points.

In the case of setting 6, the probability that 0 points will be given (that is, it will be decided not to add points) is 37.5% in the point giving lottery. In addition, the probability that 1 point will be awarded is 12.5%. In addition, the probability that 2 points will be awarded is 12.5%. In addition, the probability that 3 points will be awarded is 12.5%. In addition, the probability that 5 points will be awarded is 12.5%. In addition, the probability that 10 points will be awarded is 12.5%. The average number of points given in one game is 2.63 points, and the average number of points given in five games is 13.13 points.

Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the higher the set value (from setting 1 to setting 6), the average and total points given in one game (five games). A point lottery table is provided so that the average of the points given in) gradually increases.

When the game of the predetermined number of times in the section determination effect state is completed, the effect state control means 81 refers to the stored value of the point counter 91 (refers to the total value of the points given in the point award effect), and becomes the first. It is determined whether to shift to one section (consisting of a low probability effect state and a normal probability effect state) or to a second section (consisting of a normal probability effect state).

As shown in FIG. 20, when the effect state control means 81 has played a predetermined number of games in the section determination effect state, the storage value of the point counter 91 exceeds a predetermined threshold value “5”. Decide to move to one section. The higher the setting, the higher the probability that the points given in the section determination effect state (point awarding effect) will increase, and the higher the probability that the stored value of the point counter 91 will exceed the threshold value at the end of the section determination effect state. Therefore, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of shifting to the first section.

On the other hand, the effect state control means 81 shifts to the second section when the stored value of the point counter 91 is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold value "5" when the game is played a predetermined number of times in the section determination effect state. To determine. The lower the setting, the higher the probability that the points given in the section determination effect state (point awarding effect) will decrease, and the higher the probability that the stored value of the point counter 91 will be equal to or less than the threshold value at the end of the section determination effect state. Therefore, the lower the setting, the higher the probability of shifting to the second section.

In the first section and the second section, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (AT lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to the AT production state at a predetermined opportunity (based on winning the rare role). When the effect state control means 81 determines the transition to the AT effect state as a result of the AT lottery, the effect state shifts the effect state to the AT effect state.

The winning probability of the AT lottery is different between the normal probability effect state and the low probability effect state. The first section is a section including a low probability effect state and a normal probability effect state. On the other hand, the second section is a section consisting of a normal probability effect state.

In the normal probability production state, the probability of winning the AT lottery is a predetermined probability. In the present embodiment, the AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state is about 1/300. The higher the set value, the higher the AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state. The AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state may be the same regardless of the set value.
In the low probability production state, the probability of winning the AT lottery (probability of being granted the right to shift to the AT production state) is lower (extremely lower) than in the normal probability production state. For example, the AT winning probability in the low probability effect state is 1/10, 1/100, or the like of the AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state. In this embodiment, the AT winning probability in the low probability effect state is 1/32000.
Further, in the first section, after a predetermined number of games are played in the low probability effect state, the game in the normal probability effect state is started. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is 100 times. In other words, the low-probability effect state is an effect state that shifts to the start of the first section, ends when a predetermined number of games (100 times) are played, and shifts to the normal probability effect state.
It can be said that the second section consists only of the normal probability effect state, and the probability of winning the AT lottery is constant (uniform). The second section does not stay in the low-probability production state.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a predetermined number of games (100 times) are played in the low-probability effect state at the start of the first section, but the game is not limited to this, and the game shifts to the low-probability effect state in the middle of the first section. It may be the one to do. In addition, the predetermined number of games (100 times) in the low-probability effect state is not limited to those played continuously, and the game shifts to the low-probability effect state every time the predetermined number of games are performed in the first section. , The number of games played in the low-probability production state may be a predetermined number of times (100 times) in total.

The higher the set value, the higher the AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state. Therefore, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the AT effect state. Therefore, in the case of the high setting, the probability that the transition to the AT effect state is determined within a relatively short period of time after the start of the advantageous section is higher. Therefore, in the case of a high setting, there is a high probability that the expected value for the increase in medals per game stays in a section lower than the AT effect state for a relatively short period of time, and the game shifts to the AT effect state. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the ball ejection performance (medal acquisition performance) in a short period of time will be excessive. On the other hand, in the case of the low setting, there is a high probability that the transition to the AT effect state will be decided after a relatively long period of time after the start of the advantageous section. That is, there is a high probability that the player stays in a section where the expected value for the increase in medals per game is lower than the AT effect state for a relatively long period of time and shifts to the AT effect state. Therefore, it is unlikely that the ball ejection performance in a short period of time will be excessive as in the case of a high setting. In the present embodiment, in view of such a difference, the shift is made to either the first section or the second section.

The higher the setting, the higher the probability of shifting to the first section, but the first section shifts to the low probability effect state. In the first embodiment, after the start of the first section, a predetermined number of games (100 times) are played with an extremely low probability of winning the AT lottery. Therefore, the probability that the first section shifts to the AT effect state in a relatively short period of time (in the present embodiment, 100 times or less) is extremely low. As a result, it is possible to suppress the problem that the ball ejection performance in a short period of time becomes excessive in the case of a high setting, and it is possible to appropriately manage the ball ejection performance.

Further, the lower the setting, the higher the probability of shifting to the second section, but the second section does not shift to the low probability effect state. In the second embodiment, in the second section, after the start, the game is not played a predetermined number of times in a state where the probability of winning the AT lottery is extremely low. If the transition to the low-probability effect state is made even in the case of the low setting, there is a high probability that the period required for the transition to the AT effect state in the case of the low setting will be longer. In this case, there may be a problem of reducing the player's willingness to play. In the present embodiment, when the setting is low, the probability of shifting to the second section is high, so that the occurrence of such a problem can be suppressed.

In the present embodiment, the expected value of the medals acquired in the AT production state is the AT lottery winning in the first section and the AT production state as compared with the case where the AT lottery is won in the second section and the state shifts to the AT production state. It is larger when moving to.

Further, as described above, the higher the set value, the higher the AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state. Therefore, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of shifting to the AT effect state. Further, the AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state may be different between the first section and the second section. For example, the AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state in the first section may be higher than the AT winning probability in the normal probability effect state in the second section. In this case, the probability that the first section (with the low-probability effect state) requires a shorter period until the transition to the AT effect state is determined is higher than the second section (without the low-probability effect state). be able to.

Here, one AT production state is set as one set. In the AT effect state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (additional lottery) for determining whether or not to grant the right to shift to the AT effect state at a predetermined opportunity. The right to shift to the AT effect state is not limited to one set of AT effect states, and may be two or more sets of AT effect states. Further, the number of sets (number of stocks) in the AT effect state may be selected from a plurality of types of sets at the time of winning the additional lottery. When the privilege giving means 82 wins the additional lottery, the privilege giving means 82 adds a value corresponding to a predetermined number of sets to the AT stock counter 90. When the storage value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more at the end of one set of AT effect states, the effect state control means 81 starts the next set of AT effect states and of the AT stock counter 90. Subtract "1" from the stored value. The additional lottery is not limited to determining whether or not to grant set stock, and may be used to determine whether or not to extend the period (continuation) of the AT effect state.
In the present embodiment, in the additional lottery, the privilege giving means 82 refers to the stored value of the point counter 91 (the total value of the points given in the point giving effect). At this time, the larger the stored value of the point counter 91, the more advantageous the result of the additional lottery is for the player. The advantage for the player is that the probability of winning the additional lottery is high, and the profit (privilege) given when the additional lottery is won is larger. For example, the larger the value given, the higher the probability that a larger number of sets (set stock) will be given. The larger the number of points given, the longer the AT effect state. The higher the probability of the period, the larger the value given, the larger the expected value of the number of medals to be acquired in the AT production state, and the larger the value given. The more the AT production state becomes advantageous for the player, and so on.

In the present embodiment, the second section is composed of only the normal probability effect state and does not include the low probability effect state, but the second section may be composed of the normal probability effect state and the low probability effect state. good. However, it is assumed that the period of the low-probability effect state of the second section is shorter than the period of the low-probability effect state of the first section. In other words, it is assumed that the number of games played in the low-probability effect state of the second section is less than the number of games played in the low-probability effect state of the first section. It is sufficient that the expected value of the number of games played in the low-probability effect state of the second section is less than the expected value of the number of games played in the low-probability effect state of the first section.

Further, when the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more at the end of one set of AT effect effect state, the mode is shifted to the low expected value effect state, and a predetermined number of games are played in the low expected value effect state. Later, one set of AT effect states may be started. The low expected value effect state is a section (interval section) between the AT effect state and the AT effect state. In the low expected value effect state (interval section), the batting order navigation effect is executed less frequently than in the AT effect state (including the case where the batting order navigation is not performed at all), and the expected value for winning medals is higher than in the AT effect state. It's getting low. In the present embodiment, the low expected value production state is a section in which medals decrease. The interval section can also be said to be a number adjustment section in a series of AT production states.

The higher the setting, the higher the probability that the points given in the section determination effect state (point award effect) will increase. The higher the setting (the larger the value given), the higher the probability that a predetermined number of AT effect states will be given in the additional lottery. Therefore, at the end of one set of AT effect states, if a predetermined number (threshold value) or more of AT effect states are stocked (when the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 is equal to or more than the predetermined value), the ball is ejected. In order to prevent the performance from becoming excessive, it may be possible to shift to the low expected value production state. In other words, when the number of AT effect states in stock is less than a predetermined number, it may not be possible to shift to the low expected value effect state.

Further, when the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more at the end of one set of AT effect state, the higher the setting (the larger the value given), the next one set. Before starting the AT effect state of, the probability of shifting to the low expected value effect state may be increased. In other words, the higher the setting (the larger the value given), the higher the probability of shifting to the low expected value effect state after the end of one set of AT effect state than the case of the low setting. You may. In other words, the lower the setting (the smaller the given points), the higher the probability that the next set of AT production states will be started without shifting to the low expected value production state. You may.

If the stored value of the AT stock counter 90 is "1" or more at the end of one set of AT effect states, the higher the setting (the larger the value given), the lower the setting. The period of the low-expected value effect state that shifts before starting the next set of AT effect state is longer than in a certain case (the number of games played in the low-expected value effect state is relatively large). The probability may be increased. The higher the setting, the greater the number of games played in the low expected value effect state than in the low setting, because the number of games played in the low expected value effect state is 0 in the low setting. It is assumed that the case of times (that is, the case of not shifting to the low expected value effect state) is included. It should be noted that the lower the setting (the smaller the value given), the shorter the period of the low expected value effect state than the case of the high setting (game in the low expected value effect state). It can be said that the probability is high (the number of times is relatively small).

As described above, it is important to decide whether to shift to the low expected value effect state or to extend the period of the low expected value effect state at the end of one set of AT effect state. When referring to, the points determined in the section determination effect state may be used, or the point award lottery may be performed in the AT effect state or the like separately from the section determination effect state, and the point award lottery may be performed. As a result, the accumulated points may be used. For example, a plurality of games for determining points may be performed before starting the next set of AT production states, or a point-giving lottery may be performed at a predetermined opportunity in the games in the AT production state. May be done. Even when the point award lottery is performed in a state other than the section determination effect state, the higher the setting, the higher the probability that the total value of the awarded points will be a large value.

The higher the set value, the higher the probability that the number of games played in the low expected value effect state will be larger than when the set value is low. The higher the setting, the higher the probability that the number of games played in the low expected value production state will be relatively large, and the higher the probability that the games will be played for a relatively long period of time in the section where the number of medals decreases. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ball ejection performance from becoming excessive in the case of a high setting, and it is possible to appropriately manage the ball ejection performance. On the other hand, in the case of a low setting, there is a high probability that the number of games played in the low expected value production state will be relatively small (including 0 times), and the games in the section where medals decrease will be relatively short. Since there is a high probability that the game will be played (including 0 times), the player may be dissatisfied with the relatively long period required to shift to the next set of AT production states when the setting is low. Can be reduced.

(Fourth Embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Since the gaming machine according to the present embodiment basically has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. Is omitted or simplified.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the mode of the stop operation at the time of winning the “batting order bell” in the present embodiment and the winning combination. In the present embodiment, the batting order bells ("Batting order bell A blue 1" to "Batting order bell A blue 4", "Batting order bell A red 1" to "Batting order bell A red 4", "Batting order bell" shown in FIGS. "B blue 1"-"Batting order bell B blue 4", "Batting order bell B red 1"-"Batting order bell B red 4", "Batting order bell A1"-"Batting order bell A4", "Batting order bell B1"-"Batting order bell B1" Instead of B4 "), batting order bells ("Batting order bell blue 1" to "Batting order bell blue 6", "Batting order bell red 1" to "Batting order bell red 6") shown in FIG. 22 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 21, the batting order bell has a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order, respectively. Note that FIG. 21 shows the relationship between the mode of the stop operation and the winning combination when each winning area is won in the RBB internal medium state. In each winning area of the batting order bell, if you win in the middle state inside the RBB, 15 cards can be won if you operate in the correct batting order, and 1 card if you operate in the incorrect batting order. The role can be won. In other words, if one of the batting order bells is won in the RBB internal middle state and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win the 15-card combination is Priority is required so that it is the highest, and when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the wrong batting order, the priority is so that the candidate for the stop position that can win a single winning combination has the highest priority. Is required.

Specifically, the winning areas "Batting Order Bell Blue 1" to "Batting Order Bell Blue 6" are within a predetermined range in which the blue 7 symbols on the reels 20a to 20c that are operated in the correct batting order and are stopped first are included. When the first stop operation is performed while the symbol of (for example, any of the symbols 0 to 9) is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on the effective line), the 15-card combination is played. It is supposed to win a prize. In other words, by operating in the correct batting order and performing the first stop operation aiming at the blue 7 symbol, it is possible to win a prize of 15 cards. In addition, "batting order bell blue 1" to "batting order bell blue 6" include blue 7 symbols on reels 20a to 20c that are operated in the incorrect batting order and that are operated in the correct batting order and stopped first. When the first stop operation is performed when a symbol within a predetermined range (for example, any symbol among symbol numbers 10 to 19) is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on an effective line). Is designed so that one winning combination or none of the winning combination wins. In addition, it may be said that the 0-card combination wins the prize if none of the roles wins.

The winning areas "Batting Order Bell Red 1" to "Batting Order Bell Red 6" are operated in the correct batting order and are within a predetermined range including the red 7 symbols on the reels 20a to 20c that are stopped first (for example,). If the first stop operation is performed while any of the symbol numbers 10 to 19 is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on the effective line), the 15-card combination will be won. ing. In other words, by operating in the correct batting order and performing the first stop operation aiming at the red 7 symbol, it is possible to win a prize of 15 cards. Further, "Batting order bell red 1" to "Batting order bell red 6" do not include the red 7 symbol when the operation is performed in the incorrect batting order and the red 7 symbol on the reel which is operated in the correct batting order and is stopped first. If the first stop operation is performed while a symbol within the range (for example, any symbol between symbol numbers 0 to 9) is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on the effective line), 1 The batting order wins or neither role wins.

The correct batting order for each batting order is set to one, and the other five batting orders are incorrect batting orders. Further, in the winning areas "Batting order bell blue 1" to "Batting order bell blue 6", different batting orders are set in the correct batting order, and the winning areas "Batting order bell red 1" to "Batting order bell red 6" are different from each other. The batting order is set in the correct batting order.

In addition, when each winning area of the batting order bell is won in the general middle state, the stop operation is performed in a mode (correct batting order and predetermined timing) in which 15 cards are won if the RBB is in the internal middle state. However, the 1-card role wins (15-card role does not win). In addition, each winning area of the batting order bell is a case where the player wins in the general middle state, and the first stop operation conforms to the correct batting order in the RBB internal middle state (the first stop operation is the correct answer). (In case of), one piece of batting is always won (no omission).

The content in parentheses in FIG. 21 is a stop operation in the batting order (and a predetermined state in which the symbols within a predetermined range including the blue 7 symbol or the red 7 symbol described above are located at a predetermined display position). Shows the winning rate of the single-card combination when is performed. The notation "1 card (1/4)" is based on the assumption that the timing of the stop operation is random (within the predetermined range), and there is a 1/4 chance that the 1-card combination will win a prize of 3/4. It shows that there is a probability that one card will be missed (one card won't win).

When the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction effect (batting order navigation effect) that notifies the correct batting order and assists in winning the 15-card combination. Then, when the instruction function control means 51 determines to execute the batting order navigation effect, the effect control means 100 causes the effect device to execute the batting order navigation effect.

In the present embodiment, the AT effect state is provided with two sections in which the net increase in the number of sheets (expected value of the increase in the game value per game) is different. That is, in the AT effect state, there are a section in which the net increase number is relatively large (high net increase section) (first instruction effect state) and a section in which the net increase number is relatively small (low net increase section) (second instruction effect state). It is provided. In the low net increase section, the expected value of the increase in the game value per game is lower than that in the high net increase section.

The frequency (occurrence rate) of the batting order navigation effect is different between the high net increase section and the low net increase section. In other words, the instruction function control means 51 controls the frequency of occurrence of the batting order navigation effect when the batting order bell is won, and realizes a high net increase section and a low net increase section. In the low net increase section, the probability that the batting order navigation effect that notifies the correct batting order is executed when the batting order bell is won is lower than in the high net increase section. If the batting order navigation effect is not executed when the batting order bell is won, the probability that the stop buttons 26a to 26c will not be pressed along the correct batting order is high (the probability that the 15-card combination will be won is low), and the net increase in the number of cards will be reduced.
As a method of controlling the frequency of occurrence of the batting order navigation effect when the batting order bell is won and realizing the high net increase section and the low net increase section, the instruction function control means 51 performs the batting order navigation effect when the batting order bell is won. A lottery (batting order navigation production lottery) to decide whether or not to execute is performed, and when the batting order navigation production lottery is won, the batting order navigation production is executed, and the section where the winning probability of the lottery is relatively high (high net increase) There is a method of providing a section) and a relatively low section (low net increase section) (complete probability method). In other words, in the high net increase section, a batting order navigation production lottery with a high winning probability is performed, and in the low net increase section, a batting order navigation production lottery with a low winning probability is performed.

In the case of this method, although the winning probability of the batting order navigation effect lottery is low in the low net increase section, the decision to execute the batting order navigation effect may be continuously made depending on the result of the batting order navigation effect lottery (continuously). (The batting order navigation effect may be executed consecutively in multiple games), and in that case, there is a possibility that 15 cards will be won in succession. In addition, even if the batting order navigation effect lottery is not won and it is decided that the batting order navigation effect is not executed, the stop buttons 26a to 26c may be pressed in the correct batting order, and the 15-card combination may be won. be. Due to these causes, the number of medals may increase sharply in the low net increase section (the net increase in the low net increase section may be higher than the design value). In particular, if a player wins a relatively large number of 15-card winnings (maximum payout) during a period with a relatively small number of games (short period: for example, 400 games), the short-term payout performance may become excessive. ..

In addition, in order to suppress the rapid increase of medals in the low net increase section, it is possible to separately provide a winning area in which a winning combination with a payout of less than 15 cards can be won, and to realize the low net increase section using the winning area. Conceivable. However, in that case, the number of winning areas increases, which causes problems such as complicated processing and pressure on the capacity of the storage means 60 (ROM).

In view of the above, the gaming machine of the present embodiment realizes a stable low net increase section in which medals do not increase sharply without increasing the number of winning areas. Specifically, a winning counter 92 (see FIG. 12) for counting the number of times a predetermined privilege is given is provided in the RAM of the storage means 60, and the batting order bell 51 is used for the instruction function control means 51 in the low net increase section in the AT effect state. When the player wins the prize, it is determined whether or not to execute the batting order navigation effect by referring to the stored value of the winning counter 92.

(Winning counter 92)
The winning counter 92 (counter) is a counter whose value (stored value) increases or decreases depending on whether or not a predetermined privilege is given in a predetermined game in a low net increase section. Whether or not a predetermined privilege is given depends on whether or not the condition for paying out a predetermined number or more of medals (15 medals in this embodiment) is satisfied, and in this embodiment, the maximum payout combination (15). Whether or not the winning combination) will win. It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not the reels 20a to 20c are stopped in the stop mode in which the 15-card combination wins. Hereinafter, the maximum payout winning combination (15-card winning combination) is said to be the maximum payout winning combination. When the batting order bell is won and the maximum payout is won in the game in which the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 adds "1" to the winning counter 92. In addition, in the game in which the batting order bell is won, the batting order navigation effect may not be executed, but the maximum payout may be won. Even in that case, "1" is added to the winning counter 92.

On the other hand, the instruction function control means 51 subtracts "1" from the winning counter 92 unless the batting order bell is won and the maximum payout is won in the game in which the batting order bell is won. Here, "not winning the maximum payout" means that one winning combination wins or none of the winning combination wins. The lower limit of the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "0" and does not become a negative value. Further, the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "0" at the start of the low net increase section.

The instruction function control means 51 determines that the batting order navigation effect is executed when the batting order bell is won and the storage value of the winning counter 92 is "0". On the other hand, the instruction function control means 51 performs a batting order navigation effect when the batting order bell is won and the stored value of the winning counter 92 is not "0" (when it is other than 0) (when it is 1 or more). Decide not to run.

This will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
(1) When the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "0" (a) When the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 executes the batting order navigation effect because the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "0". Then decide. (B) The instruction function control means 51 adds "1" to the winning counter 92 when the maximum payout is won in the game accompanied by the execution of the batting order navigation effect.

(2) When the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "1" (c) When the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 executes the batting order navigation effect because the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "1". Decide not to. (D) The instruction function control means 51 subtracts "1" from the winning counter 92 unless the maximum payout is won in the game that does not involve the execution of the batting order navigation effect. (E) When the instruction function control means 51 wins the maximum payout in a game that does not involve the execution of the batting order navigation effect (the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order even if the batting order navigation effect is not performed). And), add "1" to the winning counter 92.

(3) When the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "2" (f) When the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 executes the batting order navigation effect because the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "2". Decide not to. (G) The instruction function control means 51 subtracts "1" from the winning counter 92 unless the maximum payout is won in the game that does not involve the execution of the batting order navigation effect. (H) The instruction function control means 51 adds "1" to the winning counter 92 when the maximum payout is won in a game that does not involve the execution of the batting order navigation effect.

As described above, when the batting order navigation is won and the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "n" (n is an integer of 1 or more), the batting order navigation effect is not executed. Further, since the batting order navigation effect is executed when the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "0", the larger the value of "n", the longer the period required until the next batting order navigation effect is executed. Become.

The probability of winning the maximum payout in a game in which the batting order navigation effect is not executed is lower than the probability of winning the maximum payout when the batting order navigation effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when the batting order bell is won and the storage value of the winning counter 92 is "0", the batting order navigation effect is executed, so that the probability of winning the maximum payout is high. On the other hand, when the batting order bell is won and the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "n" (n is 1 or more), the batting order navigation effect is not executed, so the probability of winning the maximum payout is low. ..
If the batting order navigation is won in two consecutive games from the state where the stored value of the winning counter 92 is "0", the batting order navigation effect is executed in the first game, and the batting order is operated in the correct batting order. If the first stop operation is performed aiming at a predetermined symbol (blue 7 symbol or red 7 symbol) and the maximum payout is won, the batting order navigation effect is not executed in the second game. Therefore, the probability of winning the maximum payout in the second game (without batting order navigation effect) is lower than the probability of winning the maximum payout in the first game (with batting order navigation effect). In other words, the probability that the winning combination of the maximum payout (15 cards) will be won in succession is low.

In the present embodiment, in the low net increase section, the instruction function control means 51 refers to the stored value of the winning counter 92 when the batting order bell is won, and determines whether or not to execute the batting order navigation effect. For this reason, the probability that the winning combination of the maximum payout will be won consecutively is low. By reducing the probability that the winning combination (15-card combination) of the maximum payout will be won consecutively in the low net increase section in this way, it is possible to suppress a rapid increase in medals in the low net increase section. As a result, it is possible to prevent the ball ejection performance of the gaming machine from becoming excessive for a short period of time, and to appropriately manage the ball ejection performance.

In the present embodiment, a high net increase section with a relatively large number of net increases is realized by using a high payout combination (15-card combination). The net increase in the high net increase section is 6.87. As described above, the more the high payout combination (15-card combination) is used, the more the medals tend to increase rapidly in the low net increase section and the more difficult it becomes to stabilize. However, according to the method of the present embodiment, the medals are as described above. It is possible to realize a stable low net increase section by suppressing the rapid increase of. The method of the present embodiment, which can stabilize the low net increase section while using the 15-card combination, is particularly effective when the net increase number of the low net increase section is a relatively large number, and the net increase number is, for example. It can be 2.74 sheets.

Further, in the present embodiment, the 15-card combination is used, and the net increase in the high net increase section is 6.87, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an 8-card combination is used instead of the 15-card combination. The net increase number of sheets in the high net increase section may be 4 or more.

In this embodiment, the stored value of the winning counter 92 is increased or decreased based on whether or not the winning combination (15-card combination) of the maximum payout when the winning area "batting order bell" is won is won. , If you win in a winning area other than the batting order bell (which is the designated winning area) and there is a winning combination (15 winning combination) in which 15 medals are paid out in connection with the winning, the relevant winning combination is provided. The stored value of the winning counter 92 may be increased or decreased based on whether or not the 15-card winning combination wins in the predetermined winning area at the time of winning. By doing so, when a winning area other than the batting order bell is won and 15 cards are won, "1" is added to the stored value of the winning counter 92, and based on this, a batting order navigation effect is generated when the batting order bell is won. Will not. As a result, even if there is a 15-card winning combination that can be won when winning in a winning area other than the batting order bell, the probability that the 15-card winning combination will be won in succession can be reduced, and a stable low net increase section can be achieved. Can be realized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stored value of the winning counter 92 is increased or decreased based on whether or not the batting order bell is won and the winning combination (15-card winning combination) is won, but the winning combination is limited to 15-card winning combination. Instead, the stored value of the winning counter 92 may be increased or decreased based on whether or not a winning combination having a payout of a predetermined number (for example, three cards, which is a specified number) or more wins a prize. In that case, when the batting order bell is won and the winning combination with a payout of a predetermined number or more wins, "1" is added to the stored value of the winning counter 92, and the batting order navigation effect does not occur when the next batting order bell is won. .. If the batting order bell is won and a winning combination with a payout of a predetermined number or more is not won, "1" is subtracted from the stored value of the winning counter 92. As a result, it is possible to reduce the probability that the winning combination with a payout of a predetermined number or more will win consecutively, and it is possible to realize a stable low net increase section. This method is particularly effective when realizing a low net increase section in which the net increase number is lower.

In the high net increase section, it may be decided whether or not to execute the batting order navigation effect without referring to the stored value of the batting order counter 92 when the batting order bell is won. However, even in the high net increase section, the winning counter when the batting order bell is won. It may be decided whether or not to execute the batting order navigation effect by referring to the stored value of 92. In that case, even if the maximum payout is won when the batting order bell is won, "1" may not be added to the winning counter 92. That is, in the high net increase section, the winning counter 92 is always "0", and the batting order navigation effect may be executed without fail when the batting order bell is won. Further, even in the high net increase section, when the maximum payout is won when the batting order bell is won, a predetermined value (for example, "1") may be added to the winning counter 92. In that case, the low net increase may be added. In the section, when the maximum payout is won when the batting order bell is won, a value larger than the predetermined value (for example, "2" or "3") may be added.

(Modification example)
In the present embodiment, in the low net increase section, the instruction function control means 51 refers to the stored value of the winning counter 92 when the batting order bell is won, and determines whether or not to execute the batting order navigation effect. It may be configured as follows. That is, in the low net increase section, the instruction function control means 51 refers to the stored value of the batting order navigation counter 93 (see FIG. 12) when the batting order bell is won, and determines whether or not to execute the batting order navigation effect. good.

(Batting order navigation counter 93)
The batting order navigation counter 93 (counter) is a counter whose value (stored value) increases or decreases depending on whether or not a predetermined privilege is given in a predetermined game in a low net increase section. In this example, the value increases or decreases depending on whether or not the batting order navigation effect as a predetermined privilege is executed. When the batting order bell is won and the batting order navigation effect is executed in the game in which the batting order bell is won, the instruction function control means 51 adds "1" to the batting order navigation counter 93. Further, the instruction function control means 51 subtracts "1" from the batting order navigation counter 93 when the batting order bell is won and the batting order navigation effect is not executed in the game in which the batting order bell is won. The lower limit of the stored value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "0", and a negative value is never set. Further, the stored value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "0" at the start of the low net increase section.

When the storage value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "0", the instruction function control means 51 has the storage value of the batting order navigation counter 93 "0" when the batting order bell is won. It is decided to execute the batting order navigation effect. At this time, the instruction function control means 51 adds "1" to the winning counter 92 based on the execution of the batting order navigation effect. On the other hand, when the storage value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "1", the instruction function control means 51 wins the batting order bell because the storage value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "1" when the batting order bell is won. Do not perform batting order navigation production in the game. At this time, the instruction function control means 51 subtracts "1" from the winning counter 92 based on the batting order navigation effect not being executed.

In this modification, the storage value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is increased or decreased based on whether or not the batting order bell effect is executed when the batting order bell is won, regardless of whether or not the maximum payout is won when the batting order bell is won. Occasionally, when the stored value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "0", the batting order navigation effect is executed. Therefore, the batting order navigation effect is not continuously executed.

When the batting order bell is won and the storage value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "0", the batting order navigation effect is executed, so that the probability of winning the maximum payout is high. On the other hand, when the batting order bell is won and the storage value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "1", the batting order navigation effect is not executed, so that the probability of winning the maximum payout is low.
If the batting order navigation is won in two consecutive games from the state where the storage value of the batting order navigation counter 93 is "0", the batting order navigation effect is executed in the first game, but in the second game. Batting order navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, the probability of winning the maximum payout in the second game (without batting order navigation effect) is lower than the probability of winning the maximum payout in the first game (with batting order navigation effect). In other words, the probability that the winning combination of the maximum payout will win consecutively is low. By reducing the probability that the winning combination of the maximum payout (15 cards) will be won consecutively in the low net increase section, it is possible to suppress the rapid increase of medals in the low net increase section. As a result, it is possible to prevent the ball ejection performance of the gaming machine from becoming excessive for a short period of time, and to appropriately manage the ball ejection performance.

In the low net increase section, when the batting order navigation effect is executed in the game in which the batting order bell is won, "n" (n is a value of 2 or more) other than "1" is added to the batting order navigation counter 93. You may. That is, in the low net increase section, the batting order navigation effect may be executed at a rate of once for every three batting order bells being won, for example. Further, the "n" added to the batting order navigation counter 93 may be determined by a lottery or the like each time the batting order navigation effect is executed, or by a lottery or the like when the low net increase section is started. It may be determined.

In the high net increase section, it may be decided whether or not to execute the batting order navigation effect without referring to the stored value of the batting order navigation counter 93 when the batting order bell is won, but even in the high net increase section, the batting order when the batting order bell is won. The storage value of the navigation counter 93 may be referred to to determine whether or not to execute the batting order navigation effect. In that case, even if the batting order navigation effect is executed in the game in which the batting order bell is won, "1" may not be added to the batting order navigation counter 93. That is, in the high net increase section, the batting order navigation counter 93 is always "0", and the batting order navigation effect may be executed without fail when the batting order bell is won. Further, even in the high net increase section, when the batting order navigation effect is executed in the game in which the batting order bell is won, a predetermined value (for example, "1") may be added to the batting order navigation counter 93. Is to add a value larger than the predetermined value (for example, "2" or "3") when the batting order navigation effect is executed in the game in which the batting order bell is won in the low net increase section. good.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified in various ways without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the game control mode and configuration of the slot machine are not limited to those of the above-described embodiment. Further, the control operation described above can be applied not only to slot machines but also to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and medalless gaming machines. The present invention can be applied to gaming machines, and gaming machines include slot machines, pachinko gaming machines, medalless gaming machines, and the like.

It should be noted that, within the scope of the present invention, any combination of embodiments can be freely combined, any component of each embodiment can be modified, or any component can be omitted in each embodiment. ..

47 Setting change means 51 Instruction function control means 80 Game section control means 81 Effect state control means

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An instruction function control means for controlling the execution of an instruction effect that assists the winning of a predetermined role,
A game section control means for controlling the transfer of a game section between a plurality of game sections including an advantageous section in which the instruction effect can be executed, and a game section control means.
An effect state control means that controls the transition of the effect state between a plurality of effect states including the instruction effect state in which the instruction effect is executed, and
A gaming machine equipped with a setting changing means capable of changing a setting value selected from a plurality of setting values.
A state in which the probability of determining the transition to the instruction effect state is a predetermined probability is defined as a normal probability state.
Assuming that the probability of determining the transition to the instruction effect state is lower than the predetermined probability is defined as the low probability state.
The higher the set value, the higher the probability of transitioning to the section consisting of the low probability state and the normal probability state after the start of the advantageous section.
A gaming machine characterized in that the lower the set value, the higher the probability of transitioning to the section consisting of the normal probability state after the start of the advantageous section. An instruction function control means for controlling the execution of an instruction effect that assists the winning of a predetermined role,
A game section control means for controlling the transfer of a game section between a plurality of game sections including an advantageous section in which the instruction effect can be executed, and a game section control means.
An effect state control means that controls the transition of the effect state between a plurality of effect states including the instruction effect state in which the instruction effect is executed, and
A gaming machine equipped with a setting changing means capable of changing a setting value selected from a plurality of setting values.
The effect state that shifts in the advantageous section includes the instruction effect state and the low expected value effect state in which the expected value regarding the acquisition of the game value is lower than the instruction effect state.
A gaming machine characterized in that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the number of games played in the low expected value effect state will be larger than when the set value is low.

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