JP2021176392A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can enhance playability.SOLUTION: A game machine includes instruction function control means for controlling the execution of an instruction performance that assists the winning of a specific winning combination. The instruction function control means shifts a performance state among the plurality of types of performance states including an AT performance state in which the instruction performance is executed, in a predetermined performance state, executes the addition in which the AT performance state is extended, on the basis of the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and increases the probability in which the addition occurs, on the basis of the winning of a predetermined winning combination, in a predetermined performance state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

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.

Further, as a slot machine, a machine having an instruction function for assisting a winning of a specific winning combination is known. In such a slot machine, the instruction function is activated in the so-called AT effect state (assist time effect state: instruction effect state), and the batting order for winning a specific combination is notified, so that the player can specify the specific combination. It becomes easy to win a role. Further, as such a slot machine, a gaming machine or the like that executes an addition for extending an AT effect state is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-135576

By the way, in gaming machines, it is required to improve the playability.

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 capable of improving game playability.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
An internal lottery means to perform an internal lottery to determine the winning or failing of a role,
A reel control means that rotates the plurality of reels for each game and controls the reels to be stopped in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery triggered by the stop operation.
An instruction function control means that controls the execution of an instruction effect that assists the winning of a specific role,
With
The instruction function control means
The effect state is shifted between a plurality of types of effect states including the AT effect state in which the instruction effect is executed.
In a predetermined effect state, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, an addition for extending the AT effect state is executed.
It is characterized in that, in the predetermined effect state, the probability that the addition occurs is increased based on the winning of a predetermined combination.

According to the present invention, in a predetermined effect state, the probability that an addition will occur is increased based on the winning of a predetermined combination. Therefore, in the predetermined effect state, not only waiting for the addition to occur but also the addition occurs. You can enjoy increasing the probability of playing, and the playability will improve.

Further, in the above-mentioned configuration of the present invention,
Equipped with a setting change means that allows the setting value to be changed between multiple levels of setting value
When the addition is executed, the instruction function control means executes a process of determining whether or not to give an increase game, which is a game for increasing the number of additions.
The higher the set value, the higher the probability that the addition will occur in the predetermined effect state.
The higher the set value, the lower the degree of expectation regarding the increase in the number of additions due to the increased game.

According to such a configuration, the expectation for the increase in the number of additions due to the increase game is set low for the high setting where the addition is likely to occur, so that the medal acquisition performance becomes too high and the gambling is high at the high setting. It can be prevented from becoming too high.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the playability can be improved.

It shows an example of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and is the perspective view. 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 winning probability of each special privilege in the privilege type lottery. The same is a diagram for explaining the level related to the additional lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the display means in the 2nd special AT effect state.

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. 1, 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. 2, 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. 3) 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. 3, 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 90 and a sub side storage means 92. Further, the sub-side storage means 92 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 90. The effect main control means 52 issues an instruction to the effect sub control means 90 based on the game state, the effect state, and the like. Further, the effect sub-control means 90 is for effect stored in the sub-side storage means 92 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 90, and the control performed by the effect sub control means 90 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. 4, 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. 4, 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 non-advantageous section effect state, and these states are the first when the power is turned on after the factory shipment. It becomes the same state as. 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 92 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. 5, the batting order bell has a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order, respectively. Note that FIG. 5 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. 5 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. 6, 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 liquid crystal display 13 to execute the batting order navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 7, 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. 7, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state between a plurality of types of effect states including a non-advantageous section effect state, a non-AT effect state, and an AT effect state (instruction effect state). Performs state transition control processing. Further, the AT effect state includes an AT preparation effect state, a normal AT effect state, a first special AT effect state, and a second special AT effect state. 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 non-AT effect state.

The non-AT 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 non-AT effect state is higher than the probability of shifting to another effect state. Is also set high. As will be described in detail later, in the non-AT effect state, the privilege granting means 82 grants a predetermined point when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and based on the fact that the accumulated number of the points reaches a predetermined number, the AT effect is produced. Grant a privilege (special privilege) that makes the condition advantageous.

Further, in the non-AT effect state, the batting order navigation effect is executed less frequently than in the AT effect state, and the batting order navigation effect is hardly performed or is not performed at all.

Further, in the non-AT effect state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (AT lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to the AT effect state. Specifically, the privilege granting means 82 performs an AT lottery when, for example, a rare role is won in a non-AT effect state (during a predetermined period in the non-AT effect state). Then, when the transition to the AT effect state is determined based on the AT lottery, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the AT effect state. Specifically, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the AT preparation effect state.

Further, an upper limit is set for the number of games in the non-AT effect state, and when a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times) are executed in the non-AT effect state, the effect state control means 81 sets the effect state. Shift to the AT production state (AT preparation production state). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a so-called ceiling is set for the number of games until the transition to the AT effect state. The number of games played in the non-AT effect state may be managed by, for example, providing a counter for counting the number of games in the RAM of the storage means 60.

In the AT effect state, the instruction function control means 51 determines the execution of the batting order navigation effect that notifies the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won. Further, when the execution of the batting order navigation effect is determined, the effect control means 100 causes the liquid crystal display 13 to display the correct batting order. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in any of the AT preparation effect state, the normal AT effect state, the first special AT effect state, and the second special AT effect state, the batting order bell is won when the batting order is won. Although the navigation effect is executed, even if the batting order navigation effect occurs in the AT preparation effect state, the first special AT effect state, or the second special AT effect state, the frequency of occurrence is lower than that in the normal AT effect state. good. Here, the low frequency includes the case where the batting order navigation effect is not performed at all.

The continuation of the AT effect state is the AT end determination counter 67 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60.
It is managed based on the stored value of. The instruction function control means 51 determines a value to be set in the AT end determination counter 67 in the first special AT effect state and the second special AT effect state that shift through the AT preparation effect state. In other words, the instruction function control means 51 increases the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 in the first special AT effect state and the second special AT effect state. In other words, the AT preparation effect state, the first special AT effect state, and the second special AT effect state are the effect states that determine the initial value of the value related to the continuation of the AT effect state (the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67). It has become. Specific processing in the AT preparation effect state, the first special AT effect state, and the second special AT effect state will be described later.

Further, the effect state control means 81 sets a value corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out (for example, "15" when 15 medals are paid out" in the normal AT effect state, and neither combination wins a prize. If there is no payout, the value is "0"), and the value corresponding to the number of medals used in the game (for example, if 3 medals are inserted, the value is "3") is subtracted. The calculation result of the difference number in the game is obtained, and the update process of subtracting the calculation result from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 is performed. Then, when the storage value of the AT end determination counter 67 reaches the threshold value “0” in the normal AT effect state, the effect state control means 81 satisfies the end condition (one of the end conditions) of the AT effect state. As a result, the effect state is changed from the normal AT effect state to the non-advantageous section effect state. Further, at this time, the game section control means 80 shifts the game section from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals acquired in the AT effect state (normal AT effect state) reaches a predetermined number (the number set in the first special AT effect state and the second special AT effect state). Based on the above, the AT production state is terminated.
In the normal AT effect state, when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 reaches the threshold value "0", the user has the right to shift to the first special AT effect state or the second special AT effect state. If so, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the first special AT effect state or the second special AT effect state.

The number of medals acquired in the AT effect state may be counted as follows, for example. That is, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 when the AT effect state is started is set to "0", and in the normal AT effect state, the value corresponding to the number of medals inserted each time the game is played is set to AT. A process of subtracting from the stored value of the end determination counter 67 is performed, and a process of adding a value corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 when a small winning combination is won and a medal is paid out. It may be that. Then, the AT effect state may be terminated based on the storage value of the AT termination determination counter 67 reaching a threshold value (for example, "1000": a value corresponding to a difference of 1000 sheets). Further, in this example, when the addition is performed by winning the addition lottery described later, a process of subtracting the value corresponding to the addition number from the value of the AT end determination counter 67 may be performed. A value corresponding to the number of additions may be added to the threshold value to reset (update) the threshold value that is the end condition of the AT effect state.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the continuation of the AT effect state is managed based on the number of medals acquired in the AT effect state, and specifically, the difference number of medals acquired in the AT effect state is used. Although it is managed based on, for example, it may be managed based on the number of games played in the AT effect state, the number of batting order navigation effects, and the like. That is, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 represents the number of games that can be executed in the AT effect state (AT game number), the number of batting order navigation effects that can be executed in the AT effect state (batting order navigation number), and the like. May be. In other words, the value added by the additional lottery or the like, which will be described later, may indicate the number of AT games or the number of batting order navigations. Then, in the first special AT effect state and the second special AT effect state, the AT end determination counter 67 is set to the number of AT games, the number of batting order navigations, and the like, and in the normal AT effect state, each time a game is performed or the batting order navigation is performed. The storage value of the AT end determination counter 67 may be updated each time the effect is performed, and the AT effect state may be terminated based on the storage value of the AT end determination counter 67 reaching the threshold value.

It should be noted that the non-advantageous section effect state may be directly shifted to 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 (non-AT production state), the production state is shifted to the AT production state, the non-AT production state, or the non-AT production state. It is also possible to draw a lottery to see if the transition is made in the non-advantageous section production state. In other words, the AT lottery may be performed in the non-advantageous section production state.

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, it may be possible to shift to the AT effect state when the game state is the RBB internal middle state, and it may not be possible to shift to the AT effect state in the general middle state or the RBB operating state. In other words, in the general middle state or the RBB operating 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 effect state is the AT effect state and the game state is the RBB internal medium state, after the end of the RBB operating state that shifts due to the winning of this bonus, the general medium state is used again. The AT effect state may be interrupted until the state shifts to the RBB internal medium state. 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 state shifts to the RBB internal medium state 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 includes a storage value of the advantageous section game number counter 65, a storage value of the difference number counter 64, a flag related to the lottery related to the instruction function (lottery result), and a storage value of the AT end determination counter 67. , The storage value of the point counter 68, the storage value of the privilege stock counter 69, the storage value of the first special AT effect state stock counter 70, the storage value of the second special AT game number counter 71, 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.

When the batting order bell is won, the effect control means 100 notifies the correct batting order and assists the winning of the 15-card combination (batting order navigation effect) on the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker. Control is performed by the effect device such as 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 performing an instruction effect, information indicating the correct batting order is also displayed on the 7-segment display of the game information display unit 17.

Next, the processing related to the instruction function will be described in detail.
The RAM of the storage means 60 is provided with a point counter 68. Then, when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches the predetermined value "100", the privilege granting means 82 grants the special privilege to the player. In other words, the privilege granting means 82 grants a special privilege when the points reach 100 points.

At the start of the non-AT effect state, the stored value of the point counter 68 is basically "0". However, when the non-AT effect state is first started after the setting is changed, the stored value of the point counter 68 becomes "50".

The privilege giving means 82 updates the stored value of the point counter 68 according to the result of the internal lottery in the non-AT effect state. In other words, the privilege giving means 82 gives points to the player according to the result of the internal lottery in the non-AT effect state. Specifically, the privilege giving means 82 increases the stored value of the point counter 68 by "5" (giving 5 points) when the winning area "watermelon" or "weak cherry" is won in the internal lottery. Further, the privilege giving means 82 increases the stored value of the point counter 68 by "10" when the winning area "chance eye A" or "chance eye B" is won in the internal lottery. Further, the privilege giving means 82 increases the stored value of the point counter 68 by "20" when the winning area "strong cherry" is won in the internal lottery. In addition, the privilege granting means 82 is a lottery that determines whether or not to increase the stored value of the point counter 68 (whether or not to grant points) when a winning area (other combination) other than these is won in the internal lottery. (Point award lottery) will be held. Then, when the point granting is determined in the point granting lottery, the privilege granting means 82 increases the stored value of the point counter 68 by "1".
In the following, the winning areas "watermelon", "weak cherry", "chance eye A", "chance eye B" and "strong cherry" are called rare roles, and the other (all) winning areas are other roles. I will call it. The other roles may not include the winning area including the replay. In other words, the other role may be a winning area including a small role and may be a winning area other than the rare role.

Further, the privilege giving means 82 increases the stored value of the point counter 68 by "30" when a specific reel effect is executed in the non-AT effect state. Here, the reel effect is an effect in which the reel control means 43 operates the reels 20a to 20c in a specific mode. In the reel effect, for example, the reels 20a to 20c are rotated by a predetermined angle in a direction opposite to the normal rotation direction, or the reels 20a to 20c are stopped at a position rotated by a predetermined angle. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reel effects are prepared, and when the winning areas "chance eye A", "chance eye B" or "strong cherry" are won in the internal lottery, a specific reel has a predetermined probability. The production is to be executed. Then, when this specific reel effect is executed, the stored value of the point counter 68 is increased by "30".
In addition, the specific reel production is executed for the awarding of 10 points based on the winning of the above-mentioned winning area "Chance A" or "Chance B" and the awarding of 20 points based on the winning of the winning area "Strong Cherry". When 30 points are awarded, they may not be duplicated or may be duplicated.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the non-AT effect state, there are a point normal probability state, a first point high probability state, and a second point high probability state as a plurality of states having different expectations for the acquisition of points. It is prepared. In addition, the first point high probability state has a higher expectation for the acquisition of points than the point normal probability state (the probability that more points will be awarded in a predetermined number of games) is higher. In addition, the second point high probability state has a higher expectation for the acquisition of points than the first point high probability state.

The effect state control means 81 shifts the state between the point normal probability state, the first point high probability state, and the second point high probability state in the non-AT effect state. Point The normal probability state is basically a state of staying in the non-AT production state. In addition, the first point high probability state is a state in which the point normal probability state shifts to a predetermined opportunity (for example, winning a rare role). In addition, the second point high probability state is a state in which the state shifts with the end of the AT effect state. In addition, the second point high probability state ends when a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 times) are executed, and the state shifts to the point normal probability state.

The probability that points will be awarded is different between the point normal probability state, the first point high probability state, and the second point high probability state based on the point award lottery. Specifically, in the point award lottery in the point normal probability state, points are given with a probability of about 13.3% to 15.5% depending on the set value, whereas the first point high probability state and the first point are given. In the point award lottery in the 2-point high probability state, points are awarded with a probability of about 66.4%, which is higher than the point normal probability state. In the point normal probability state, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that points will be awarded based on the point grant lottery. On the other hand, in the first point high probability state and the second point high probability state, the probability that points are given based on the point giving lottery is the same regardless of the set value.

Further, the privilege granting means 82 executes a lottery (point increase lottery) for increasing the number of points determined according to the result of the internal lottery in the first point high probability state and the second point high probability state. In the point increase lottery, it is decided whether to multiply, double, or quadruple the number of points determined according to the result of the internal lottery. Further, in the second high probability state, the probability that a high magnification is selected in the point increase lottery is higher than in the first high probability state. The privilege giving means 82 increases the stored value of the point counter 68 by the value obtained by doubling the number of points determined according to the result of the internal lottery by the magnification determined in the point increase lottery.
The point increase lottery may be executed in a game in which the number of points to be increased (doubled) is determined, or may be executed after the next game of the game.

When the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches the predetermined value "100", the privilege granting means 82 grants a special privilege to the player. Further, the privilege granting means 82 subtracts the predetermined value "100" from the stored value of the point counter 68 (sets the stored value of the point counter 68 to "0") in association with the granting of the special privilege. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the accumulation of points is repeated from the start of the non-AT effect state to the start of the AT effect state, and the number of times the points reach a predetermined value. Special benefits are being granted.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches a predetermined value "100" as a threshold value, a special privilege is given so that the threshold value does not fluctuate. It has become. However, if certain conditions are met (for example, if you win a lottery that is executed based on the winning of a rare role), the threshold will be lowered and the number of points required to acquire special benefits will be reduced. It may be. Further, at the start of the non-AT effect state or at a predetermined timing such as the timing when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches the threshold value, a lottery or the like for determining the threshold value is performed to set the threshold value. It may be that. That is, the threshold value may fluctuate.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, three types of special benefits are prepared: a first special privilege, a second special privilege, and a third special privilege. Further, the degree of advantage for the player is higher in the second special privilege than in the first special privilege, and in the third special privilege than in the second special privilege.

Further, the number of each special privilege given is managed by the privilege stock counter 69 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. That is, the privilege stock counter 69 stores the number of stocks of each of the first to third special benefits, and the privilege granting means 82 receives the privilege stock counter 69 when granting each special privilege. Increase the memory value (number of stocks) for each special benefit of.

The type of special privilege to be granted is determined by a lottery (privilege type lottery). That is, when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches the predetermined value "100", the privilege granting means 82 grants any special privilege determined by the privilege type lottery.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the privilege type lottery is executed at the start of the non-AT effect state and immediately after the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches a predetermined value and any special privilege is given. It has become. That is, when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches a predetermined value, which special privilege is to be granted is determined in advance before reaching the predetermined value (when starting counting points), and the point counter When the stored value of 68 reaches a predetermined value, this predetermined special privilege is given. The type of special privilege to be granted may be determined at any time. For example, when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches a predetermined value, it is determined which special privilege is to be granted, and the determined special privilege is granted. You may do it.

The winning probability of each special privilege in the privilege type lottery is set as shown in FIG. In addition, the winning probability of each special privilege is different between the first privilege type lottery in the non-AT production state and the second and subsequent privilege type lottery. Specifically, in the first privilege type lottery, the winning probability of the first special privilege is set to 0%, the winning probability of the second special privilege is set to about 66.8%, and the winning probability of the third special privilege is set to about 66.8%. The winning probability of the award is set to about 33.2%. That is, in the first privilege type lottery, the first special privilege having the lowest degree of advantage for the player is not selected. In other words, in the first privilege type lottery, a special privilege having a higher degree of advantage for the player than a predetermined degree of advantage is selected. In the second and subsequent privilege type lottery, the winning probability of the first special privilege is set to about 79.7%, and the winning probability of the second special privilege is set to about 17.2%. The winning probability of 3 special benefits is set to about 3.1%.
In the first privilege type lottery and the second and subsequent privilege type lottery in the non-AT production state, the winning probability of each special privilege is the same regardless of the set value.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches a predetermined value "100", a special privilege is always given. In other words, in the privilege type lottery, there is no loss that does not win any special privilege. In addition, there may be a loss in the privilege type lottery, and when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches the predetermined value "100", none of the special benefits may be given.

The accumulated number of points (stored value of the point counter 68) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 13. Specifically, the number obtained by multiplying the stored value of the point counter 68 by 10 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 13. That is, when the number of points displayed on the liquid crystal display 13 reaches "1000", a special privilege is given. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of points displayed on the liquid crystal display 13 may be made to appear lower than the number of points actually accumulated. Specifically, for example, even when the stored value of the point counter 68 is "100", the display of the number of points on the liquid crystal display 13 may be set to "800" instead of "1000". That is, internally, even when the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches the value "100" to which the special privilege is given, the player may be notified as if it has not yet reached the value. be. Then, in accordance with a predetermined timing or the like that can notify the player that the special privilege has been acquired, the player is notified that the stored value of the point counter 68 has reached (has reached) "100". , The player is notified that he / she has acquired (has acquired) a special privilege. In addition, when the transition to the AT production state is confirmed or when the transition to the AT production state is confirmed before notifying the player that the special privilege has been acquired (acquired). May notify that the special privilege has been acquired after notifying the shift to the AT effect state (after displaying the notification screen on the liquid crystal display 13) or after shifting to the AT effect state.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of points displayed on the liquid crystal display 13 does not appear to be higher than the number of points actually accumulated. For example, even though the stored value of the point counter 68 is only "50", the display of the number of points on the liquid crystal display 13 is not set to "600" or the like (higher than "500"). There is.

Further, the number of special benefits acquired by the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display 13 for each type of special benefits. Specifically, when the privilege stock counter 69 has two first special benefits, three second special benefits, and one third special privilege, the effect control means 100 sets the "first". It is designed to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 13 such as "special privilege x 2", "second special privilege x 3", and "third special privilege x 1".

In addition, if the storage value of the point counter 68 is "1" or more and less than "99" when the transition to the AT production state is confirmed or when the transition to the AT production state is confirmed, whether or not to grant the special privilege. A lottery to decide is performed, and special benefits are given when the lottery is won. In the lottery, the probability of losing any special privilege is higher than the probability of being granted any special privilege. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability that the special privilege will be given in the lottery is the same regardless of whether the stored value of the point counter 68 is "1" or more and less than "99". However, the probability that the special privilege will be given in the lottery may be different depending on the stored value of the point counter 68. Specifically, for example, the larger the stored value, the higher the probability that the special privilege will be granted, and the higher the probability that the special privilege will be granted when the stored value is a specific value. You may.

When the production state shifts from the non-AT production state to the AT production state, if the special privilege is stocked with "1" or more (when the stored value of the privilege stock counter 69 is "1" or more), the first special AT A game for determining whether or not to acquire the right to shift to the production state is executed (first special AT acquisition game). In the first special AT acquisition game, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (first special AT granting lottery) for determining whether or not to grant the right to shift to the first special AT production state. Further, the privilege granting means 82 reduces the number of stocks of the special privilege (stored value of the privilege stock counter 69) by "1" with the execution of the first special AT granting lottery. That is, in the AT preparation effect state, if the special privilege is possessed, the first special AT grant lottery is executed by consuming the special privilege. In addition, the first special AT grant lottery is executed once per game, and the first special AT grant lottery (first special AT acquisition game) is executed as many as the number of special benefits in stock. It is supposed to be done. Specifically, when shifting from the non-AT effect state to the AT effect state (AT preparation effect state), first, the batting order navigation effect is executed five times. Then, when the special privilege is stocked, the first special AT acquisition game is repeatedly executed for the number of the stocked special privilege after the batting order navigation effect is executed five times.

In the first special AT acquisition lottery (first special AT acquisition game), the degree of expectation for acquiring the right to shift to the first special AT production state differs depending on the type of special privilege to be consumed. Specifically, the first special AT grant lottery executed by consuming the first special privilege has a 25% probability of being granted the right to shift to the first special AT production state. .. In addition, the first special AT grant lottery executed by consuming the second special privilege has a 50% probability of being granted the right to shift to the first special AT production state. In addition, the first special AT grant lottery executed by consuming the third special privilege has a 100% probability of being granted the right to shift to the first special AT production state. Further, the number of rights to shift to the first special AT effect state granted is managed by the first special AT stock counter 70 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. That is, the number of stocks in the first special AT effect state is stored in the first special AT stock counter 70, and the privilege granting means 82 grants the right to shift to the first special AT effect state. When this is done, the stored value (number of stocks) of the first special AT stock counter 70 is increased by "1".

In addition, if a rare role is won in the internal lottery in the first special AT acquisition game, the right to shift to the first special AT production state is granted, and one first special AT acquisition game is granted. It has become. Specifically, if a rare role is won in the first special AT acquisition game executed based on each special privilege (consumes one of the first to third special benefits), the same type of special privilege will be given. The first special AT acquisition game executed based on is executed again.

After shifting from the non-AT effect state to the AT effect state (AT preparation effect state) and executing the batting order navigation effect five times, when the stock number of the special privilege is "0", the effect state control The means 81 shifts the effect state to the first special AT effect state or the second special AT effect state. Specifically, when the stock number of the special privilege is "0" (when it becomes "0") after executing the hit order navigation effect five times, the number of stocks in the first special AT effect state (first special). If the stored value of the AT stock counter 70 is "1" or more, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the first special AT effect state, and the number of stocks in the first special AT effect state is "0". If there is, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the second special AT effect state.

The first special AT production state is a so-called additional special zone. In the first special AT effect state, the privilege granting means 82 increases the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 by "10" or more for each game. Further, in the first special AT effect state, at least three or more games are executed. That is, in one first special AT effect state, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 is increased by "30" or more. Further, the expected value of the increase number of the stored values of the AT end determination counter 67 in one special AT effect state is about "100".

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of modes are prepared in the first special AT effect state. In each mode, the number of games played (expected value of the number of games) and the number of increases in the storage value of the AT end determination counter 67 (expected value of the number of games) in the first special AT effect state are different from each other. In addition, which mode will be used will be determined in the first special AT grant lottery as it is determined whether or not the right to shift to the first special AT production state is granted. There is. Specifically, whether or not to grant the right to shift to the first special AT production state based on the game start operation for starting the game in which the first special AT grant lottery is executed, and which It is decided whether to shift to the mode.

Further, the effect state control means 81 subtracts "1" from the stored value of the first special AT stock counter 70 every time the effect state is shifted to the first special AT effect state. Further, the effect state control means 81 terminates the first special AT effect state when a predetermined number of games are executed in the first special AT effect state, and at this time, the stored value of the first special AT stock counter 70 is ". If it is 1 ”or higher, the effect state control means 81 restarts the first special AT effect state. That is, the first special AT effect state is repeatedly executed until the stored value of the first special AT stock counter 70 becomes "0". In other words, the first special AT effect state is repeatedly executed as many times as the number of rights to shift to the first special AT effect state granted in the AT preparation effect state. If the stored value of the first special AT stock counter 70 is "0" when the first special AT effect state ends, the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state to the second special AT effect state. Let me.

The second special AT production state is a so-called additional special zone. In the second special AT effect state, the guaranteed number of games is set to 15 times, and at least 15 games are executed.

In the second special AT effect state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (additional lottery) for determining whether or not to increase the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 (whether or not to add). When the additional lottery is won, the privilege granting means 82 increases the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67. On the other hand, if the additional lottery is not won, the privilege giving means 82 does not increase the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67.

Further, in the second special AT effect state, the probability of occurrence of the addition fluctuates. Specifically, in the second special AT production state, the winning probability of the additional lottery fluctuates. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of levels are prepared for the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the higher the level, the higher the winning probability. Specifically, five levels from level 1 to level 5 are prepared from the lower side to the higher side.

In the second special AT production state, when another combination is won in the internal lottery, an additional lottery is executed. Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the additional lottery executed when the other winning combination is won becomes higher as the level becomes higher.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a rare role is won in the internal lottery, an addition is always performed. That is, when a rare combination is won in the internal lottery, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 is always increased. In order to realize such a configuration, when a rare role is won in the internal lottery, an additional lottery with a winning probability of 100% may be executed, and the additional lottery is performed without executing the additional lottery. It may be that.

Further, the winning probability of the additional lottery of each level of level 1 and level 2 becomes higher as the set value is higher. Specifically, the winning probability of the additional lottery of level 1 is about 33.2% in the case of setting 1, while it is about 46.9% in the case of setting 6. Further, the winning probability of the additional lottery of level 2 is about 39.8% in the case of setting 1, while it is about 48.4% in the case of setting 6. In addition, the winning probabilities of the additional lottery for each level of level 3 to level 5 are the same regardless of the set value. Specifically, the winning probability of the level 3 additional lottery is about 50% regardless of the set value. In addition, the winning probability of the level 4 additional lottery is about 66.8% regardless of the set value. In addition, the winning probability of the level 5 additional lottery is 100% regardless of the set value. As is clear from the above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the addition will be made based on the addition lottery, and at the level above the predetermined stage, the addition will be made based on the addition lottery. The probability of being played is the same regardless of the set value.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the level of the additional lottery is basically level 1 at the start of the second special AT effect state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the level of the additional lottery is increased based on the fact that the replay is won in the internal lottery in the second special AT production state. Specifically, when the replay is won in the internal lottery in the second special AT production state, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (promotion lottery) to determine whether or not to raise the level, and the promotion lottery wins. , Raise the level by 1. Further, in the promotion lottery performed when the levels are 1 to 3, the winning probability is set to 100%. That is, in the state of levels 1 to 3, the level is always increased by 1 when the replay is won. On the other hand, the promotion lottery performed when the level is 4, the winning probability is set lower than that of the promotion lottery performed when the level is 1-3. In other words, in the promotion lottery held when the level is 4, it may not be won and the level may not rise. Further, when the promotion lottery is won when the level is 4, and the level rises to 5, the privilege granting means 82 increases the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71, which will be described later, by “10”.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the level is not lowered between the start and the end of the second special AT effect state.

In addition, in the second special AT production state, when it is decided to execute the addition (such as when the addition lottery is won), a lottery for determining whether or not to give a game (increase game) for increasing the number of additions. (Lottery for granting increased games) will be held. The increased game granting lottery may be performed in a game for which it is determined to execute the addition, or may be performed triggered by a game start operation with respect to the start lever 24 for starting the next game of the game. If the winner is won in the increased game granting lottery, the privilege granting means 82 grants the increased game. On the other hand, if the lottery for granting increased games is not won, the privilege granting means 82 does not grant the increased games.

That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a winning combination is won in an additional lottery executed based on the winning of other winning combinations, or when a rare winning combination is won, first, a number to be added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67. (Additional number) is determined, and the additional number is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67. The number of additions may be determined by lottery, or may be a fixed value or the like. When the increased game is executed, the increased number determined in the increased game is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 in addition to the added number.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the second special AT effect state, there are a normal probability state and two types of high probability states (a normal probability state and two types of high probability states) as a plurality of types of states having different probabilities that the increased game is granted in the increased game grant lottery. A first high-probability state and a second high-probability state) and a special high-probability state are prepared.

When shifting to the second special AT effect state, first, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (special high probability state lottery) for determining whether the state is a normal probability state or a special high probability state. When it is determined in the special high-probability state lottery that the special high-probability state is set, the effect state control means 81 sets the effect state to the special high-probability state of the second special AT effect state. Further, in the special high probability state lottery, when it is decided to set the normal probability state (not to set the special high probability state), the privilege granting means 82 is after the start of the normal probability state (in the second special AT effect state). After the start), a lottery (lottery for the number of high-probability transition games) is performed to determine the number of games until the transition to the high-probability state. In the high-probability transition game number lottery executed when the second special AT effect state is started, the number of games until the transition to the high-probability state is determined to be 0 times, 5 times, or 10 times. Further, with the execution of the high-probability transition game number lottery, it is determined which of the high-probability state, the first high-probability state and the second high-probability state, is shifted. Then, the effect state control means 81 shifts from the normal probability state to the first high probability state or the second high probability state after executing the number of games determined by the high probability transition game number lottery. As described above, since the guaranteed number of games in the second special AT effect state is set to 15 times, the normal probability state is changed to the high probability state at least once.

When the special high probability state is determined in the special high probability state lottery, the special high probability state continues until the second special AT effect state ends. On the other hand, in the special high probability state lottery, when it is decided to be in the normal probability state, when the number of games determined in the high probability transition game number lottery is executed, the normal probability state is changed to the high probability state. .. In addition, the high-probability state continues for five games, and when the five games are executed, the high-probability state shifts to the normal-probability state. Further, when shifting from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state, the privilege-giving means 82 re-performs the high-probability transition game number lottery, and determines the number of games until the next transition to the high-probability state. In addition, in the high-probability transition game number lottery executed when shifting from the high-probability state to the normal probability state, that is, in the second and subsequent high-probability transition game number lottery in the second special AT production state, the game shifts to the high-probability state. The number of games up to is determined to be 5, 10, 15, or 20 times.

In the normal probability state, the probability that an increased game is given in the increased game grant lottery when another combination is won in the internal lottery is set to about 3.1%. Further, in the normal probability state, the probability that the increased game is given in the increased game giving lottery when the winning area "watermelon" or "weak cherry" is won in the internal lottery is set to about 50%. In addition, in the normal probability state, the probability that increased games will be granted in the increased game grant lottery when the winning areas "chance eye A", "chance eye B" or "strong cherry" are won in the internal lottery is 100%. It is set. Further, in the normal probability state, the probability that the increased game is given in the increased game giving lottery in the game in which the above-mentioned specific reel effect is executed is set to 100%.

In the first high probability state, the probability that the increased game is given in the increased game giving lottery when the other combination is won in the internal lottery is set to about 50%. Further, in the first high probability state, the probability that the increased game is given in the increased game giving lottery when the rare combination is won in the internal lottery is set to 100%. Further, in the first high probability state, the probability that the increased game is given in the increased game giving lottery in the game in which the above-mentioned specific reel effect is executed is set to 100%.

In the second high probability state, the probability that the increased game is given in the increased game granting lottery when the other combination is won in the internal lottery and when the rare combination is won is set to 100%. Further, in the second high probability state, the probability that the increased game is given in the increased game giving lottery when the above-mentioned specific reel effect is executed is set to 100%.

In the increase game, it is determined how much the additional number is to be increased. Further, in each of the increased games, the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (a lottery for continuing the increased games) to determine whether or not to continue the increased games. Then, when the increased game continuation lottery is won, the privilege granting means 82 continues the increased game. That is, when the increased game continuation lottery is won, the privilege granting means 82 grants one increased game. In addition, when a rare role is won in the internal lottery in each increased game, the privilege giving means 82 has a 100% probability of continuing the increased game. However, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times the increased game is continued is set to 3, and the maximum number of times the increased game can be continued is set to 3 times. For this reason, in the third increase game, even if a rare role is won in the internal lottery, the increase game is not given. That is, the increase game is executed continuously 1 to 3 times. In addition, in the third increase game, when a rare role is won in the internal lottery, a lottery (first special AT grant lottery) is held to determine whether or not to grant the right to shift to the first special AT production state. conduct.

In the increase game, the privilege giving means 82 performs a doubling lottery or a loop lottery to determine the number of additions. Then, when the increased game is executed 1 to 3 times, the number of additions as the basic value determined in the game for which the execution of the addition is decided (the number of additions determined based on the addition lottery or the winning of the rare role). The value obtained by adding the added number as the increased number determined in the 1st to 3rd increased games (double lottery or loop lottery) is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67.

Here, the doubling lottery is a lottery for determining how many times the number of additions determined in the game for which the execution of the addition is decided and the increase game up to that point is to be multiplied. The privilege granting means 82 determines the multiplication factor of the number of additions by the doubling lottery, and determines the number of additions (the sum of the basic value and the number of additions) determined in the game for which the execution of the addition is determined and the increased game up to that point. Double by magnification. In other words, the privilege granting means 82 determines the number of additions so that the number of additions determined in the game determined to be executed and the additional games up to that point is doubled by the multiplication factor determined by the doubling lottery. Then, it is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67. In the present embodiment, the magnifications that can be selected in the doubling lottery are 2 times, 3 times, 4 times, 6 times, or 8 times.

Further, in the loop lottery, a lottery for determining winning or non-winning is repeated until a result of non-winning is obtained, and the number of additions is determined according to the total number of winnings. That is, for example, when the lottery continues 80 times (winning 80 times in a row) and the lottery is not won in the 81st lottery, the player is given an increase of 80 times of winning times x a reference value. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the loop lottery that can be executed in the increased game, the first loop lottery in which the reference value is set to "100" and the second loop lottery in which the reference value is set to "10" are set. And a third loop lottery in which the reference value is set to "1" are prepared. Further, the winning probability (loop probability) in the loop lottery is different between the first loop lottery, the second loop lottery, and the third loop lottery, and the second loop lottery wins more continuously than the first loop lottery. The probability is high, and the probability of consecutive winnings is higher in the third loop lottery than in the second loop lottery. Further, in the first loop lottery, the guaranteed value of the increase number is set to "100", and when the increase number determined by the loop lottery is less than "100", the increase number is changed to "100". It has become. Further, in the second loop lottery and the third loop lottery, the guaranteed value of the increase number is set to "30", and when the increase number determined by the loop lottery is less than "30", the increase number is set to "30". It is designed to change to. The privilege granting means 82 determines the increase number based on the loop lottery, and adds the determined increase number to the additional number determined in the game determined to be executed and the additional game up to that point.

It should be noted that which of the double lottery and each loop lottery is to be performed in the increase game may be decided by the lottery at the time of granting the increase game or the like, and at the start of the increase game or the like (relative to the start lever 24). It may be decided by a lottery or the like (triggered by the game start operation). In addition, the number of additions determined in the game for which the addition is determined (the number of additions determined based on the addition lottery or the winning of the rare role), the additions determined in the games for which the addition is determined, and the additional games up to that point. Depending on the number, the probability of selection of the doubling lottery and each loop lottery may be changed, or whether the doubling lottery or each loop lottery is performed may be changed.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the higher the set value, the lower the expectation regarding the increase in the number of additions due to the increased game. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the higher the set value, the lower the expected value of the number of additions (increase number) when the increase game is performed. More specifically, the lower the set value, the higher the probability that a predetermined number or more (for example, "200" or more) will be added when the increased game is performed, and the higher the set value, the higher the increased game. The probability that a predetermined number or more will be added when is performed is low (note that low here includes 0%). Further, the lower the set value, the higher the average value (expected value) of the number of additions when the increased game is performed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability that the increased game is given in the increased game grant lottery is constant regardless of the set value. However, the higher the set value, the lower the probability that the increased game will be granted in the increased game grant lottery, so that the expectation for the increase in the number of additional games due to the increased game will be lower as the set value is higher. good. In other words, the higher the set value, the lower the probability that the increased game will be executed when the additional game is added.

In the second special AT effect state, at least 15 games are executed, and after the 15 games are executed, the games may be continued 10 times each. When starting the second special AT effect state, the effect state control means 81 sets the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 to a number corresponding to 15 games. Set to "15". Further, the effect state control means 81 subtracts "1" from the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71 each time the game is executed in the second special AT effect state. When the increased game is executed, the effect state control means 81 does not update the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71. Further, when the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71 becomes "0", the privilege granting means 82 performs a lottery (continuous lottery) for determining whether or not to continue the second special AT effect state. When the continuous lottery is won (when it is determined to continue the second special AT effect state), the privilege granting means 82 increases the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71 by "10". On the other hand, when the player is not elected in the continuous lottery (when it is determined not to continue the second special AT effect state), the privilege granting means 82 does not increase the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71.

Here, when the continuous lottery is not won, the total number of increases in the stored values of the AT end determination counter 67 in the second special AT effect state is "150" or more (the second special AT effect state is (When the total number of additions since the start is "150" or more), the effect state control means 81 shifts the effect state from the second special AT effect state to the normal AT effect state. In addition, when the total number of increases in the stored values of the AT end determination counter 67 in the second special AT effect state is less than "150" when the continuous lottery is not won (the second special AT effect state starts). (When the total number of additions is less than "150"), the privilege granting means 82 executes a predetermined lottery. In the lottery, it is determined whether to increase the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71 by "10" or to give a specific game capable of increasing the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67. Make a lottery. Then, when it is decided to grant the specific game in the lottery, the specific game is executed after the next game. Further, in the specific game, the total number of increases in the stored values of the AT end determination counter 67 after the start of the second special AT effect state is set to be "150" or more.

As is clear from the above, in the second special AT effect state, at least 15 games are executed in addition to the increased games. In other words, in the second special AT production state, an opportunity to receive an additional lottery (a game that may be added) is given 15 times. Further, when the effect state shifts to the second special AT effect state, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 67 is increased by "150" or more.

When the rare combination is won in the internal lottery in the game in which the stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71 is "0", the privilege granting means 82 sets the stored value of the second special AT game number counter to "10". It is supposed to increase. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the rare combination is won in the final game in the second special AT effect state, the second special AT effect state is always continued.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the screen display of the liquid crystal display 13 in the second special AT effect state. In the second special AT effect state, the effect control means 100 displays a background image 200 on which a character or the like is drawn, a display 201 relating to the probability of addition, and a display 202 relating to the probability of being given an increased game. Display on 13.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the display 201 related to the probability of addition is the level display unit 201a indicating which level is currently set among the five levels of levels 1 to 5 related to the winning probability of the addition lottery. And a probability display unit 201b indicating the winning probability of the additional lottery.

The level display unit 201a is a spherical display whose color changes according to the level, and is adapted to notify which level is currently set by the color of the sphere. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, blue, yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors are associated with each level of levels 1 to 5 in order from the lowest, and the level display unit. 201a is set to have a color associated with the current level.

In addition, the probability display unit 201b is a part that displays the winning probability of the additional lottery. The probability display unit 201b displays the winning probability of the additional lottery at the current level. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of the additional lottery (level 1 and level 2) differ depending on the setting (see FIG. 9), but the winning probabilities displayed on the probability display unit 201b (see FIG. 9). Numerical value) is the same regardless of the setting. Specifically, the probability display unit 201b displays "1 / 3.0" when the current level is 1, and "1 / 2.5" when the current level is 2. If it is currently level 3, it is displayed as "1 / 2.0", if it is currently level 4, it is displayed as "1 / 1.5", and if it is currently level 5, it is displayed as "1/1. "0" is displayed. That is, no matter how many set values are set, the probability display unit 201b displays the winning probability in the case of setting 1, which has the lowest winning probability of the additional lottery.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability displayed on the probability display unit 201b is, strictly speaking, slightly different from the actual winning probability in setting 1. That is, in the case of setting 1, the actual winning probability at level 1 is 33.2%, and the actual winning probability at level 2 is 39.8%, whereas the display of the probability display unit 201b. Is "1 / 3.0" at level 1 and "1 / 2.5" at level 2. As described above, although there are some differences, in the game period of the present embodiment, the winning probability displayed on the probability display unit 201b is substantially equal to the actual winning probability in the setting 1. Specifically, the difference between the two is less than a few percent, and more specifically, less than 1%. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability display unit 201b displays a numerical value substantially equal to the winning probability of the additional lottery at the specific set value (setting 1) regardless of the current set value. ing.

Further, the probability display unit 201b is arranged on the front side of the level display unit 201a. That is, a numerical value indicating the winning probability of the additional lottery is displayed on the figure of the color corresponding to the level of the additional lottery.

The display content of the display 202 regarding the probability of the increased game being granted differs depending on whether the state is the normal probability state or the high probability state as the state related to the probability of the increased game being granted. Specifically, in the case of a high probability state, the characters "increased game high probability" are displayed as the display 202 regarding the probability that the increased game is given. On the other hand, in the normal probability state, the character indicating the state is not displayed.

Further, in the second special AT effect state, the effect control means 100 starts the remaining number of games (stored value of the second special AT game number counter 71) 205 in the second special AT effect state and the AT effect state. The total number of medals (difference number) 206 and the like obtained from the above are displayed on the liquid crystal display 13.

According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the instruction function control means 51 includes an AT effect state in which the instruction effect is executed and a non-AT effect state in which the instruction effect is executed less frequently than the AT effect state. The production state is shifted between a plurality of types of production states, and a predetermined point is given in the non-AT production state and the transition condition to the AT production state is not satisfied, and the non-AT production state is AT. In a state where the transition condition to the production state is not satisfied, a privilege (special privilege) that makes the AT production state advantageous is given based on the number of accumulated points reaching a predetermined number. Therefore, the player can acquire a special privilege in which the AT effect state becomes advantageous even when the AT effect state has not yet been decided to start. Therefore, it is possible to give the purpose of acquiring special benefits to the game until the transition condition to the AT effect state is satisfied, and to improve the game playability. In addition, as the number of games in the non-AT production state increases, the chances of earning points increase and the chances of acquiring special benefits increase. Therefore, even if the number of games in the non-AT production state increases, the player's sense of loss is reduced. However, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the special privilege is given, the AT effect state after that becomes advantageous, so that the player can be motivated to continue the game.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as special benefits, there are a plurality of types of special benefits (first special benefit, second special benefit, and third special benefit) having different advantages, and the instruction function control means 51 When the accumulated number of points reaches the threshold value for the first time after the non-AT effect state is started, a special privilege other than the first special privilege having the lowest advantage among the plurality of types of special benefits is given. That is, in the first privilege type lottery in the non-AT production state, the winning probability of the first special privilege is set to 0%. For this reason, the special privilege given first by accumulating points becomes the second special privilege or the third special privilege with a high advantage, so that the player can acquire the special privilege with a high advantage at an early stage. Will be. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the AT effect state from an early stage before the AT effect state is started.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the instruction function control means 51 is an addition executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a rare role or winning of another combination) in the second special AT effect state. Based on the winning of the lottery), the addition to extend the AT effect state is executed, and in the second special AT effect state, the probability that the addition will occur is increased based on the winning of a predetermined combination (winning of the replay). Therefore, in the second special AT effect state, it is possible to enjoy not only waiting for the occurrence of the addition but also increasing the probability that the addition will occur, and the playability is improved.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the addition is executed, the instruction function control means 51 executes a process of determining whether or not to give an increase game, which is a game for increasing the number of additions, and sets a value. The higher the value, the higher the probability that the addition will occur in the second special AT effect state, and the higher the set value, the lower the expectation for the increase in the number of additions due to the increase game. In this way, with regard to the high setting where the addition is likely to occur, the expectation for the increase in the number of additions due to the increase game is set low, so that the medal acquisition performance becomes too high and the gambling becomes too high at the high setting. It can be prevented from being stowed.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, points are accumulated in the point counter 68 in the non-AT effect state, but in this non-AT effect state, the probability of transition to the AT effect state is relatively high. It may include a chance effect state, a normal effect state in which the probability of transition to the AT effect state is relatively low, and the like. Further, in the non-AT effect state, basically, the game may be executed in the normal effect state. That is, in the non-AT effect state, the probability that the game is executed in the normal effect state may be higher than the probability that the game is executed in another effect state in the non-AT effect state. Further, the points may be accumulated in both the normal production state and the chance production state, or may be performed in either of them.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special privilege is used after shifting to the AT effect state (after it is confirmed that the state shifts to the AT effect state (normal AT effect state)). It is a privilege that makes the AT production state advantageous. However, the special privilege is not limited to such a privilege, and may be, for example, a privilege that favors the transition to the AT production state. For example, the special privilege may be a privilege used to increase the probability of transition to the AT effect state in the chance effect state. Specifically, for example, when the special privilege is stocked at "1" or more when shifting to the chance production state, the privilege granting means 82 consumes the special privilege and the probability of transition to the AT production state. May be raised. Further, at this time, the privilege giving means 82 may determine whether or not to increase the probability of transition to the AT effect state and the amount of increase in the probability by lottery. Further, for example, when a plurality of types of AT lottery are performed in the chance production state, the winning probability of which AT lottery is to be increased by consuming the special privilege is determined by the lottery, and the determined AT lottery is won. You may increase the probability.

Further, the method of using the points accumulated in the point counter 68 is not limited to the above. For example, the number of times the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches the predetermined value "100" is counted after the non-AT effect state is started, and the number of times the stored value of the point counter 68 reaches the predetermined value "100". Depending on the situation, the transition probability from the non-AT effect state to the predetermined effect state (for example, the AT effect state) may be changed.

Further, for example, a plurality of stages having different advantages in the AT effect state are prepared, and the stage is raised in advance based on the storage value of the point counter 68 reaching a predetermined value "100" in the non-AT effect state. You may be able to do it. Specifically, for example, when a lottery for raising the stage is given as a special privilege, and the lottery is performed based on the storage value of the point counter 68 reaching a predetermined value "100" and the prize is won. The stage may be raised. For example, it is assumed that the higher the stage, the higher the expected value of the number of medals won in the AT production state.

In addition, each lottery described in this specification may be a lottery of a plurality of stages. In other words, each lottery may be a lottery performed over a plurality of games. For example, the privilege granting means 82 can execute the AT lottery over two games in a predetermined effect state (such as the chance effect state) in the non-AT effect state, and the AT lottery in the first game brings the AT effect state to the AT effect state. If the transition is decided, the AT lottery for the second game is not performed, and if the transition to the AT production state is not decided in the AT lottery for the first game, the AT lottery for the second game is performed. good. Further, at this time, the case where the transition to the AT effect state is determined in the AT lottery of the first game is compared with the case where the transition to the AT effect state is determined in the AT lottery of the second game. The state may be advantageous (for example, the expected value of the number of medals acquired in the AT production state is high). Further, for example, the privilege granting means 82 may consume one special privilege to execute the first special AT granting lottery over two games (the first special AT acquisition game executed by consuming one special privilege). (Can be executed over two games) If it is decided in the first special AT grant lottery of the first game to grant the right to shift to the first special AT production state, the first special of the second game The AT grant lottery was not performed (the first special AT acquisition game was not continued), and it was not decided to grant the right to shift to the first special AT production state in the first special AT grant lottery of the first game. In that case, the first special AT granting lottery for the second game may be performed (the first special AT acquisition game is continued). Further, at this time, if the right to shift to the first special AT production state is granted in the first special AT granting lottery of the first game, the first special in the first special AT granting lottery of the second game. The probability of shifting to the first special AT effect state in the advantageous mode may be higher than in the case where the right to shift to the AT effect state is granted.

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. That is, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine, and the gaming machine includes a slot machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a medalless gaming machine, and the like.

It should be noted that the present invention allows any combination of each component, arbitrary modification of each component, omission of each component, etc. within the scope of the invention.

20a, 20b, 20c Reel 42 Internal lottery means 43 Reel control means 47 Setting change means 51 Instruction function control means

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Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
An internal lottery means to perform an internal lottery to determine the winning or failing of a role,
A reel control means that rotates the plurality of reels for each game and controls the reels to be stopped in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery triggered by the stop operation.
An instruction function control means that controls the execution of an instruction effect that assists the winning of a specific role,
With
The instruction function control means
The effect state is shifted between a plurality of types of effect states including the AT effect state in which the instruction effect is executed.
In a predetermined effect state, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, an addition for extending the AT effect state is executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the predetermined production state, the probability that the addition occurs is increased based on the winning of a predetermined combination. Equipped with a setting change means that allows the setting value to be changed between multiple levels of setting value
When the addition is executed, the instruction function control means executes a process of determining whether or not to give an increase game, which is a game for increasing the number of additions.
The higher the set value, the higher the probability that the addition will occur in the predetermined effect state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the higher the set value, the lower the degree of expectation regarding the increase in the number of additions due to the increased gaming.

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