JP2023039543A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique for increasing a degree of design freedom regarding acquisition performance of a game value.SOLUTION: A BB1 state is a game state for repeating a state shift between an accessory non-operation state and an accessory operation state by the time when a completion condition of the BB1 state is completed, control is shifted to the accessory operation state when a shift winning combination is won in the accessory non-operation state and control is shifted to the accessory non-operation state when a completion condition of the accessory operation state is satisfied, a shift winning combination is won overlappingly with a replay in the accessory non-operation state, a probability of overlappingly winning a shift winning combination and a replay is higher than a probability of winning a replay in a normal state, a winning probability of a replay does not vary depending on winning of a shift winning combination, and the replay is won in preference to the shift winning combination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game machine (a reel-type game machine, a slot machine) provided with a plurality of reels having patterns arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game to acquire such game value. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery and starts the rotation of a plurality of reels in response to the player's rotation start operation, and performs a mode according to the result of the internal lottery in response to the player's stop operation. is controlling to stop multiple reels. The result of the game is determined by the combination of symbols displayed on the active line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals or the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

With respect to this type of gaming machine, it is known that there is a game specification in which a bonus state is provided as a main function of acquiring game value, in which the winning rate of a small combination, which is a combination to which a game value is given as a result of winning, is increased compared to the normal state. (see Patent Document 1).

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By the way, this type of gaming machine is required to be designed so that various performance indicators related to the ability to acquire gaming value, such as the ball output rate, fall within the standards stipulated by the regulations. Originally, the degree of freedom in designing game specifications, in which the bonus state is the main function of acquiring game value, is low, making it difficult to provide a game machine that can be expected to operate stably in the market.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for increasing the degree of freedom in designing the game value acquisition performance.

The present invention comprises: a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface; an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether a plurality of types of wins including small wins, replays, and special wins are appropriate; Reel control means for rotating a plurality of reels, and using the stopping operation as a trigger, to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery; a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning form is displayed on an active line; game value granting means for performing processing for granting game value according to the above; replay processing means for performing processing for providing the next game free of charge when the replay wins; and lottery for the special role. A game state control means capable of setting a plurality of types of game states including a first game state in which a target internal lottery is performed and a second game state to be shifted to when the special role is won. A gaming machine, wherein the winning probability of the replay varies based on the winning of the special combination, and a shift combination is added as a lottery target of the internal lottery, and the second game state is the end of the second game state. It is a game state in which state transitions are repeated between the accessory non-operating state and the accessory operating state until a condition is satisfied. When the end condition of the object operating state is established, the state shifts to the role product non-operating state, and in the role product non-operating state, the shift combination is won in duplicate with the replay, and the shift combination and the replay overlap. The probability of winning is higher than the probability of winning the replay in the first gaming state, the winning probability of the replay does not change depending on the winning of the shift combination, and the replay takes precedence over the shift combination. The first gaming state and the non-operating state of the accessory are controlled to stop the plurality of reels, and the probability of winning the small combination is the same in the first gaming state and the non-operating state of the accessory, and the operating state of the accessory is the same as the above-mentioned accessory The present invention relates to a game machine in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than in a non-operating state and a game value is more likely to be acquired than in the non-operating state of the accessory.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game specification with a high level of game value acquisition performance while keeping various performance indexes related to the game value acquisition performance within the standards set by the rules, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in the design of the game machine. can be improved.

1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the configuration inside the housing of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the small winning combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the pattern arrangement|sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the game state and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between winning combinations and symbol combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between winning combinations and symbol combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of allocation of random numbers to each winning mode and the payout rate of each game state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention; It is a diagram showing a winning mode of a minor winning combination in the gaming machine according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the scope of the invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Also, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration (excluding the reel unit) of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or reel-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine for playing games using medals as game media.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a reel unit consisting of first to third reels R1 to R3 (a plurality of reels) is accommodated in a box-shaped housing composed of a storage box BX, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. It is In addition, under the reel unit storage space PS in the storage box BX, a power supply unit EU equipped with various switches such as a power switch ES, a setting change key cylinder KS, a setting change button SB, etc. and medals A hopper unit HP as a dispensing device is housed. The hopper unit HP includes a medal storage tank MT for storing medals to be used in a game, a payout motor (not shown) consisting of a stepping motor, and a rotating disk (not shown) pivotally supported by the payout motor. is rotationally driven by a payout motor to pay out medals one by one. Further, the hopper unit HP is designed to send surplus medals to the cash box CB when the amount of medals stored in the medal storage tank MT reaches a certain level. Further, in the housing of the gaming machine of the present embodiment, for example, a main board MAIN is attached above the reel unit storage space PS, and a sub board SUB is attached to the side of the reel unit storage space PS. These control boards (main board MAIN, sub-board SUB) are equipped with CPU (an example of computing means), ROM (an example of information storage medium), RAM (an example of temporary storage means), etc., to operate the game machine. You can control the action. In this embodiment, the power supply unit EU is provided with the setting change key cylinder KS and the setting change button BS. good.

The first to third reels R1 to R3 shown in FIG. 1 are each divided into 21 regions (each region is called a “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of patterns. one is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are driven to rotate about the axis of the stepping motor. By controlling the width and the like, it is provided so that it can be stopped in frame units (predetermined rotation angle units, predetermined rotation amount units). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the drive pulse for all-phase excitation is supplied from the control board. Then, as the stepping motor stops rotating, the first to third reels R1 to R3 stop.

The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are provided so that they can be opened and closed individually, and the upper front door UD has a display window DW that enables observation of the rotating state and stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three patterns (upper pattern, middle pattern, and lower pattern) displayed in the game machine can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the game machine.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, upper, middle and lower stages are provided for each reel, and an effective line is set by a combination of the display positions of each reel. be. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed number of inserted medals, is set to 1 or 3, and when medals corresponding to the prescribed number of inserted medals are inserted, the first an active line L1 composed of the upper stage of the reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3; and an active line L2 composed of the middle stages of the first to third reels R1 to R3; The activated line L3 formed by the lower stages of the first to third reels R1 to R3 is activated.

The game result is determined by the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW, and when the combination of symbols on the active line corresponds to a predetermined combination, the winning combination is won. As a thing, payout of medals and the like are performed from the hopper unit HP.

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

Also, the upper front door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. The liquid crystal display LCD displays various images (or images) for assisting the game or making the game more lively. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of speakers SP for performing game effects are provided for the upper front door UD and the lower front door DD. Various sounds are output from the speaker SP for assisting the game or making the game more lively.

Various operation means are provided on the lower front door DD. As operation means, there is a bet button (insertion operation means) B0 for performing an operation of inserting credited (stored) medals, and an operation that triggers the start of a game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. A start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing the above, and a stop button (stop operation means ) B1 to B3 are provided.

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

After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 at any timing, the stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, photo sensor, conduction sensor, pressure sensor, etc.) performs an ON operation, and changes the reel stop signal input to the control board from an OFF state to an ON state.

When the player releases the pressed stop buttons B1 to B3 at any timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. to the OFF state.

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

A medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the bottom of the lower front door DD, and the number of medals corresponding to the game result is paid out from the hopper unit HP to the medal tray MP through the medal payout port MO. It's like When medals are paid out according to the result of the game, if crediting of medals (internal storage) is permitted, the medals corresponding to part or all of the number of payouts will be added to the upper limit number of credits (this embodiment 50 medals) is credited, and the display value of the credit indicator consisting of the 7-segment indicator of the game information display section DS is changed according to the change in the credit number of medals.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of this embodiment.

The game machine of this embodiment is controlled by game control means (main board MAIN and sub-board SUB) 100 . The game control means 100 is activated by being supplied with electric power from the power supply unit EU by the operation of the power switch ES. 260 receives an input signal from an input means such as 260, performs various calculations for executing a game, and based on the calculation results, a reel unit 310, a hopper unit (payout device) HP, a display device 330, a sound device 340, and the like. to control the operation of the output means of The functions of the game control means 100 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), hardware such as RAM, and places stored in advance in ROM etc. It is implemented by software consisting of a given program.

The game control means 100 includes setting change means 103, input reception means 105, random number generation means 110, internal lottery means 120, reel control means 130, prize determination means 140, payout control means 150, replay processing means 160, and game state control. It includes means 170, effect control means 180, game information storage means 190a, and effect information storage means 190b. In this embodiment, setting change means 103, input reception means 105, random number generation means 110, internal lottery means 120, reel control means 130, winning determination means 140, payout control means 150, replay processing means 160, and game state control The means 170 is realized by executing various programs by the CPU of the main board MAIN, and the effect control means 180 is realized by executing various programs by the CPU of the sub-board SUB. The game information storage means 190a is composed of a main ROM and a main RAM mounted on the main board MAIN, and the effect information storage means 190b is composed of a sub ROM and a sub RAM mounted on the sub board SUB. . Various programs executed by the CPU of the main board MAIN are stored in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a, and various programs executed by the CPU of the sub-board SUB are stored in the sub-ROM of the effect information storage means 190b. remembered.

The setting change means 103 performs control to change the setting values stored in the setting value storage area 1913 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. In this embodiment, the game mode and the setting change mode can be switched depending on the state of the setting change permission switch 250 when the power is turned on. When the setting key is inserted in and turned clockwise from the initial position, the signal state of the setting change permission switch 250 is turned on. When supplied, the setting change means 103 activates the gaming machine in the setting change mode. And in this embodiment, it is possible to select a setting value from 6 levels of setting values from setting 1 to setting 6, and from setting 1 to setting 6 in order The winning probability of the internal lottery fluctuates so that . In the present embodiment, the high and low setting values are expressed in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. FIG.

Further, when the setting change switch 260 is activated by pressing the setting change button SB in the setting change mode, the setting change means 103 changes the setting value from setting 1 → setting 2 → each time an input signal from the setting change switch 260 is received. . . . The set values are changed in the order of setting 6→setting 1→ . Control is performed to store the set value in the set value storage area 1913 . In this embodiment, by returning the setting key inserted into the setting change key cylinder KS to the initial position, the signal state of the setting change permission switch 250 can be changed to the OFF state, and the setting change mode can be shifted to the game mode. It's like

Further, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting change key cylinder KS is in the initial position, the game machine is started in the game mode based on the fact that the signal state of the setting change permission switch 260 is OFF. . In the present embodiment, a game can be played in the game mode but the set values cannot be changed, and in the setting change mode the set values can be changed but the game cannot be played. It has become.

In addition, in the setting change mode, the setting change means 103 performs initialization processing for initializing information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. Especially in this embodiment, regarding the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a, the information stored in the lottery flag storage area 1915 and the game state storage area 1916 is initialized by the initialization process in the setting change mode. More specifically, a storage area other than the lottery flag storage area 1915 and the game state storage area 1916 in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a is specified as the information holding area, and stored in the storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM. Initialize the information Therefore, in the main RAM, the setting value storage area 1913 and the credit information storage area 1914 are designated as information holding areas, and the information stored in these storage areas is initialized by the initialization process in the setting change mode. It is designed to be held without being

The input reception means 105 receives the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions (two or three), the game is started with respect to the start lever SL (game start operation means). Perform processing to enable the start operation. Note that in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions is accepted as a game start operation, and the first to third reels R1 to R1 are accepted. This is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute an internal lottery.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when medals are inserted into the medal slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is actuated, and the insertion receiving means 105 detects the inserted medals up to the specified number of inserted medals. to the closed state. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to store credits (reserve storage) of up to 50 medals in the credit information storage area 1914 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. When the bet button B0 is pressed while the medals are credit-stored in the gaming machine, the bet switch 220 is operated, and the input reception means 105 limits the specified number of insertions, and the credit information storage area. In 1914, the credit-stored medals are set to the inserted state.

The random number generating means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. Random numbers can be generated, for example, by a 16-bit random number circuit that generates 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 without duplication in one cycle. In the present embodiment, "random value" includes not only a value that is generated randomly in a mathematical sense, but also a value that is substantially generated even if the value itself is generated regularly because the acquisition timing is irregular. contains values that can act as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 120 determines whether a winning combination is right or wrong based on a start signal from a start switch 230 which is activated by the player's operation to start the game on the start lever SL (first depression of the activated start lever SL). It is means for performing an internal lottery, which performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

In the lottery table selection process, which internal lottery table is to be used among a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a is selected. to decide. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main lottery table storage area 1910 stores seven types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 7) as shown in FIGS. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) corresponds to various winnings such as replays, small winnings, and bonuses, and losses (not winning). is attached. In the present embodiment, eight types of internal lottery tables are prepared for each set value for six stages of set values, and the probability of obtaining a part of winning modes in the internal lottery differs depending on the set value. The correspondence relationship between the combination and the random number is set such that the higher the set value, the higher the expected value of the payout rate.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, small wins 1 to 9 are prepared as small wins, and as shown in FIG. , JAC1, JAC2, JAC3, and JAC4 are set. In this embodiment, if necessary, each of the winning modes of Bell a, Bell b, and Bell c may be collectively referred to as "Bell", and each of JAC1, JAC2, JAC3, and JAC4 Aspects may be collectively referred to as "JAC".

In this embodiment, in the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4, the winning modes of the minor winning combination to be the lottery target are the same, and the winning probability of the minor winning combination is also the same. , the winning mode of the minor winning combination to be the lottery target is different from the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4, and the winning probability of the minor winning combination is set higher than those of the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, only one type of replay is prepared. is set higher than the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2. The internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2 have the same winning probability in replay, and the internal lottery table 3 and the internal lottery table 4 have the same winning probability in replay.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as bonuses, a first big bonus (BB1: an example of a special combination), a second big bonus (BB2), and a shift combination are prepared, and the first big bonus (BB1) and The second big bonus (BB2) is subject to a lottery in the internal lottery table 1, and the shift combination is subject to lottery in the internal lottery tables 3 and 5. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the shift combination is the same between the internal lottery table 3 and the internal lottery table 5 . In this embodiment, the first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), and the shift combination are provided as bonuses. As such, the winning probability of the replay will not change. Especially in the BB1 state, the probability of winning the replay varies depending on the winning of the shift combination, but the winning probability of the replay does not vary when winning the shift combination.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game state can be set to a normal state, a BB1 established state, a BB2 established state, a BB1 state (accessory non-operating state, accessory operating state), and a BB2 state. In the selection process, one of the internal lottery tables 1 to 7 is selected as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the game state.

Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the first big bonus (BB1) varies according to the set value. For example, the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the first big bonus (BB1). In this embodiment, the probability of winning is the same for the small combination, replay, second big bonus (BB2), and shift combination regardless of the set value. However, other than the first big bonus (BB1), there may be a combination whose winning probability varies according to the set value.

In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random number (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation means 110 for each game, and the acquired random number is stored in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. By referring to the internal lottery table stored in the stored main lottery table storage area 1910, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won.

In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , on state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more winning combinations are won in duplicate, the lottery flags corresponding to each of the two or more winning combinations are set in the winning state. The setting information of the lottery flag is stored in the lottery flag storage area 1915 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there is a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to subsequent games until a prize is won, and a non-selection flag that does not carry over the winning state to subsequent games regardless of the winning state. A lottery flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The first big bonus (BB1), the second big bonus (BB2), and the shift combination are associated with the former carryover flag, and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter non-carryover flag. there is That is, in the lottery flag setting process, for example, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the first big bonus (BB1) is carried over until the first big bonus (BB1) is won. process. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a small combination and replay even in a game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the first big bonus (BB1) is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the bonus lottery flag is carried over, if a small combination or replay is won, the bonus lottery flag already won and the small combination won in the internal lottery are set. A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combination consisting of a lottery flag and a replay lottery flag is set in an elected state.

The reel control means 130 starts rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 which is activated by a game start operation of the start lever SL by the player, and The stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are steadily rotating at a predetermined speed (approximately 80 rpm: a rotational speed of approximately 80 rotations per minute) are pressed. In addition to performing control to validate the stop operation by the stepping motor, control to stop the first reel R1 to third reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in a manner according to the setting state of the lottery flag (result of internal lottery). I do.

Then, the reel control means 130 stops the reels from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is activated by the player pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state in which the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, all-phase excitation driving pulses are supplied to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310, thereby controlling to stop each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

That is, each time one of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is pressed, the reel control means 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It controls to stop the reel at the stop position determined. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to the operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to the operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to the operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the order of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 changes, the order of stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes. In this embodiment, the reel to be stopped first among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is the first stop reel, the reel to be stopped second is the second stop reel, and the reel to be stopped last is selected as necessary. It may be called a third stop reel. Further, in this embodiment, if necessary, the stop operation corresponding to the first stop reel is the first stop operation, the stop operation corresponding to the second stop reel is the second stop operation, and the stop operation corresponding to the third stop reel may be referred to as a third stop operation.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, within 190 ms from the point at which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the spinning reels corresponding to the pressed stop buttons are stopped for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It's like When the spinning reels are to be stopped within 190ms from the point at which the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each spinning reel is set so that the number of frames required from the point at which the stop button is pressed until the reels stop is 0 frames. It is determined within the range of ~4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130 causes the pattern corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery to be displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button pressed down among the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the display position on the active line is within the range of 0 frames to 4 frames at the time when the pressing operation is performed, the pattern corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state is the active line As shown in the upper display position, control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button pressed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, red 7 symbols A "red 7A", red 7 symbols B "red 7B", bar symbol "BAR", special symbol A "SPA", special symbol B "SPB", bell symbol A "BLA", bell symbol B "BLB", watermelon symbol "WM", replay symbol "RP", and Cherry symbols "CH" are arranged, and when the symbols existing within 4 frames from the pressed detection position are drawn onto the active line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel , regardless of the depression detection position, which is the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the stop button is detected to be depressed), it can be displayed on the effective line.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the reel unit 310 is provided with a reel index 315 consisting of a photo sensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 each time the reel makes one rotation. By obtaining the rotation angle (rotational step number of the rotation shaft of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315), the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored. It's becoming That is, the reel control means 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is activated by obtaining the rotation angle of the reel from the reference position.

Then, the reel control means 130 refers to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage area 1911 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a to determine the stop position of the rotating reel.

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

In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the order of priority is set in the order of "replay>bonus" and "bonus>small win", and when the lottery flags for two or more types of wins are set in the winning state, In the stop control table referred to, the relationship between the press detection position and the stop position is set so that the winning combination with the higher priority wins in preference to the winning combination with the lower priority according to the priority associated with each combination. It is

In the stop control table that is referred to when Bell a is won in the internal lottery, if the game state is normal, BB1 established, or BB2 established, regardless of the mode of the stop operation, a small winning combination ( If a small winning combination of 1 payout is won and the gaming state is in the BB1 state, the pressing detection position is set so that a small winning combination of 4 cards (small winning combination of 4 payouts) is won regardless of the mode of the stop operation. A stop position is set for

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when the bell b is won in the internal lottery, if the game state is the normal state, one small winning combination is won regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and the game state is the BB1 established state. , BB2 established state, or BB1 state, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that a small winning combination of 4 is won regardless of the mode of the stop operation.

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when Bell c is won in the internal lottery, in any of the normal state, BB1 established state, BB2 established state, and BB1 state, 4 small wins are displayed regardless of the mode of the stop operation. The stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that the wins.

In this embodiment, the correspondence relationship between the game state and the winning minor combination when the winning mode of the bell is obtained is as shown in FIG. Bell a, bell b, and bell c are winning modes including a small winning combination of 3 as a 4-small winning combination, and when a 4-small winning combination wins, a winning form of a small winning combination of 3 is shown on the activated line. A pattern combination is displayed. In addition, the winning mode of any bell is a winning mode including a small winning combination of 4 and a small winning combination of 1, but in the case of winning a small winning combination of 4, priority is given to the stop position where the number of payouts of medals associated with winning is large. The stop position of the reel to be stopped is determined so as to realize the payout number priority control, and when winning a small combination of one prize, the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning form that can be displayed on the activated line increases. The stop position of the reel to be stopped is determined so as to realize the number-prioritized control that gives priority to .

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when cherry is won in the internal lottery, depending on the depression detection position when the first reel R1 is stopped, there is no winning of either a 4-card small winning combination or a winning combination. The stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that there is a case (lost the winning combination). Specifically, when the first reel R1 is stopped, if the pressing detection position includes the cherry symbol "CH" in the drawing range, a small winning combination 4, which is a four-card small winning combination, is won, and the cherry symbol "CH" is won. is not included in the pull-in range, the winning combination is lost.

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when JAC1 or JAC2 is won in the internal lottery, regardless of the mode of stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3, 13 small wins (small wins with 13 payouts) are won. A stop position relative to the depression detection position is determined so that

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when JAC3 or JAC4 is won in the internal lottery, regardless of the mode of stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3, a 15-coin small combination (a small combination with a dividend of 15) is won. A stop position relative to the depression detection position is determined so that

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when the replay is won in the internal lottery, the stop position relative to the depression detection position is set so that the replay wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3.

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when the bonuses (first big bonus (BB1), second big bonus (BB2), shift combination) are won, only the bonus is won. When the stop button B1 to B3 is stopped at the depression detection position that includes the symbols constituting the winning form of the bonus in the pull-in range, the stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that the winning bonus is won. ing. In addition, in the stop control table referred to when the bonus is won, in the situation where the replay is won in addition to the bonus, the replay win is given priority, regardless of the mode of the stop button B1 to B3 stop operation. The stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that the replay wins at . In addition, in the stop control table referred to when a bonus is won, in a situation where a minor combination is won in addition to the bonus, the winning of the bonus being won is given priority, and the winning form of the bonus being won. When the stopping operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 at the depression detection position including the symbols constituting The stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that a small win can be won when the stop operation is performed. However, when the gaming state is the state of BB1 and the role product is activated, even if a situation occurs in which a minor combination is won in addition to the shift combination, the stop control table referred to in this situation does not have the role product. The stop position with respect to the depression detection position so as to avoid winning of the shift combination regardless of the mode of the stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 based on the operating state and to enable the winning of the winning minor combination. is set.

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop state of the first to third reels R1 to R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage area 1912 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a, all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the active line at the time point is in the form of winning a predetermined winning combination. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a first big bonus (BB1), a second big bonus (BB2), a shift combination, and a replay are performed according to the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line when each reel is stopped. , and small winning combination 1 to small winning combination 9 are provided with a winning judgment table so that it can be determined whether or not they have won a prize.

Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the winning combination is won based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, the winning process is executed. As the winning processing, for example, when a small win is won, the payout control means 150 performs medal payout control processing, and when a replay wins, the replay processing is performed by the replay processing means 160, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, the game state control means 170 performs game state transition processing for shifting the game state.

The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each winning combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are delivered to the hopper unit HP ( (dispensing device) is controlled to dispense.

The hopper unit HP pays out the number of medals to be paid out as instructed by the payout control means 150 . The hopper unit HP is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates each time one medal is paid out. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

When credit storage (accumulation storage) of medals is permitted, credit information storage area 1914 provided in main RAM of game information storage means 190a is stored instead of actually paying out medals by hopper unit HP. A process of virtually paying out medals is performed by performing a credit addition process of adding the number of payouts to the number of credits stored (the number of medals stored as credits).

When the replay wins, the replay processing means 160 performs replay processing (replay processing) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay wins, the number of medals (including credit medals) in the player's hand, which is equivalent to the specified number of inputs required for the next game, is replaced. An automatic throwing process for automatically throwing the balls without using them is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the valid lines corresponding to the prescribed number of throwings are set.

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the game state control means 170 has a normal state, a BB1 established state, a BB2 established state, a BB1 state (accessory non-operating state, accessory operating state), and A game state transition control process for shifting the game state between the BB2 states is performed. In this embodiment, the information indicating the staying game state is stored in the game state storage area 1916 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. As for the game state transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, the game state is changed based on the satisfaction of one of the plurality of predetermined conditions or the satisfaction of all of the plurality of predetermined conditions. It is possible to move to another game state.

The normal state (an example of the first game state) is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, in which the prescribed number of inserts is set to three, and from the normal state, BB1 established state and BB2 established state. , BB1 state, and BB2 state. Specifically, in the normal state, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won and the first big bonus (BB1) is not won, the game shifts to the BB1 established state. Also, in the normal state, when the second big bonus (BB2) is won and the second big bonus (BB2) is not won, the game moves to the BB2 established state. Also, in the normal state, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won and the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the game shifts to the BB1 state. Also, in the normal state, when the second big bonus (BB2) is won and the second big bonus (BB2) is won, the state shifts to the BB2 state. In addition, in the normal state, the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1/7.3 among the internal lottery tables 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the first big bonus (BB1) and the second An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 1 in which a big bonus (BB2) is set as a lottery object.

The BB1 established state is a gaming state that shifts when the first big bonus (BB1) is not won in a game in which the first big bonus (BB1) is won in an internal lottery, and the prescribed number of insertions is set to three. be done. In the BB1 established state, the probability of winning the replay is set to about 1/7.3 among the internal lottery tables 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the first big bonus (BB1) and the second An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 2 in which all big bonuses (BB2) are excluded from lottery targets.

In addition, in the BB1 established state, the lottery flag corresponding to the first big bonus (BB1) is maintained in the winning state until the first big bonus (BB1) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the first big bonus (BB1). is displayed on the activated line, the game state control means 170 shifts the game state from the BB1 established state to the BB1 state.

The BB1 state (an example of the second game state) is a game state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the first big bonus (BB1) is displayed on the active line, and is shown in FIG. 11(B). , the game state is shifted between the accessory non-operating state and the accessory operating state until the end condition of the BB1 state is satisfied. In the BB1 state, an internal lottery is performed by referring to any one of the internal lottery tables 3 to 6 among the internal lottery tables 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. In the present embodiment, in each of the accessory non-operating state and the accessory operating state, during the non-shift period in which an internal lottery for the shift combination is performed, and during the shift internal period in which the winning of the shift combination is carried over. For convenience of explanation, the inside of the shift non-operating state is the non-operating state A, the non-operating state B is the shift inside the non-operating state of the role, and the shift of the operating state The non-internal state is referred to as role product operating state A, and the inside of the shift in the role product operating state is referred to as role product operating state B, and the description proceeds.

The role non-operating state A is a gaming state set when the BB1 state is started by winning the first big bonus (BB1). , internal lottery table 3 among internal lottery table 3 to internal lottery table 6 used in the BB1 state. In this embodiment, in the internal lottery table 3, the shift combination is the lottery target, and the lottery mode and winning probability of the small combination are the same as those in the internal lottery table 2. Also, in the internal lottery table 3, the shift combination is always won in duplicate with the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is higher than the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2, and is set to about 1/2.0.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the role product non-operating state A, as described above, the internal lottery for the shift combination is performed, and if the shift combination is won and the shift combination does not win, It shifts to the object non-operating state B. In this embodiment, the shift combination is always won in duplicate with the replay in the accessory non-operating state A, and in the game in which the shift combination is won, the replay with the higher priority always wins, so the shift combination is not won.

The accessory non-operating state B is a gaming state in which the accessory is not operating and the winning of the shift combination is carried over. An internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table 4 out of internal lottery tables 3 to 6 used in the BB1 state. In this embodiment, in the internal lottery table 4, the shift combination is excluded from the lottery targets, and the probability of winning the small combination and the replay is the same as in the internal lottery table 3.

Further, in this embodiment, in the non-operating state B, a shift combination can be won in a game in which a minor combination has been won or in a game in which the result of the internal lottery has been lost. If the game wins a prize, it shifts to the role product operating state A.

Also, when the BB1 state end condition (explained later) is satisfied while staying in the role product non-operating state, the role product non-operating state ends with the end of the BB1 state.

Accessory product operation state A is a game state that shifts to when a shift combination wins, the prescribed number of insertions is set to 1, and an internal lottery among internal lottery tables 3 to 6 used in BB state. An internal lottery is conducted with reference to Table 5. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table 5 has a shift combination as a lottery target, and the lottery mode of the minor combination is different from the internal lottery table 3 and the internal lottery table 4. 3 and internal lottery table 4. Also, in the internal lottery table 5, either JAC3 or JAC4 is always won, and the shift combination is always won in duplicate with JAC4, and replay is not subject to the lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the role product operating state A, as described above, internal lottery is performed with the shift combination as the lottery target. It shifts to the operation state B. In this embodiment, even if the shift combination is won in the accessory operating state A, the stop control is performed so as to avoid winning the shift combination based on the fact that the accessory is in the operating state, so the shift combination is won. The shift role never wins in the game played.

The role product operating state B is the role product operating state and is a gaming state in which the winning of the shift combination is carried over. An internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal lottery table 6 out of the internal lottery tables 3 to 6 used. In this embodiment, in the internal lottery table 6, the shift combination is excluded from the lottery targets, and the winning probability of the minor combination is the same as in the internal lottery table 5.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the winning of the shift combination is carried over in the accessory operating state B, but based on the fact that the accessory is operating, the stop control is performed so as to avoid the winning of the shift combination. No role is won.

As described above, in the BB1 state, bonus priority control is performed to determine the stop position with priority given to the winning of the shift combination when the minor combination and the shift combination are won in duplicate in the non-operating state of the role product. Although the role can be won, there is a situation where the shift combination is won even in the accessory operating state, and the minor combination and the shift combination are simultaneously won. Even if the stop operation is performed in any operation mode based on the operating state, the shift combination will not win.

In addition, in the accessory operation state, a small winning combination 1, which is a 15-pin small winning combination with a higher payout than the small winning winning combination of 4, which is the maximum winning award in the normal state, is newly prepared, and the small winning combination 1 is a lottery target. Since the internal lottery included in is performed, the expected value of medal acquisition is dramatically improved compared to the state in which the accessory is not activated.

In addition, as for the accessory operation state, it is determined whether or not the termination condition is satisfied based on the number of times the small combination has been won and the number of times the game has been played. When reaching the times, the end condition of the accessory operating state is established. The number of winning prizes and the number of games played for this small combination are determined by summing up the accessory operating state A and the accessory operating state B. The game state control means 170 terminates the accessory operating state and deactivates the accessory if the condition for ending the BB1 state (explained later) is not satisfied when the condition for ending the accessory operating state is met. Perform control to return to the state. In the present embodiment, the setting state of the lottery flag for the shift combination (won state/non-won state) is also inherited when returning to the role product non-operating state, and in the role product operating state A, the termination condition of the role product operating state is If it is established, it returns to the role product non-operating state A, and if the end condition of the role product operating state is satisfied in the role product operating state B, it returns to the role product non-operating state B. Also, if the conditions for ending the BB1 state are satisfied while staying in the accessory operating state, the accessory operating state ends with the termination of the BB1 state even if the termination conditions for the accessory operating state are not satisfied. .

In the BB1 state, the replay is not subject to lottery when the accessory is activated, but when the accessory is activated and returns to the non-activated condition, the winning probability of the replay fluctuates with the termination of the accessory activated state. Then, an internal lottery is held in which the replay is again a lottery target. In this case, the winning probability of replay is higher in the non-operating state than in the normal state.

In the BB1 state, it is determined whether or not the termination condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the game in the BB1 state. , the game state control means 170 performs control to terminate the BB1 state and return the game state to the normal state. In this embodiment, the game state storage area 1916 stores the count information about the number of payouts in the BB1 state, and the count information about the number of times a small win is won and the number of games played in the accessory actuation state. In this embodiment, when the lottery flag for the shift combination is set to the won state at the end of the BB1 state, the lottery flag for the shift combination is reset to the non-won state along with the end of the BB1 state.

The BB2 established state is a gaming state that shifts when the second big bonus (BB2) is not won in a game in which the second big bonus (BB2) is won in an internal lottery, and the prescribed number of insertions is set to three. be done. In the BB2 established state, the probability of winning the replay is set to approximately 1/7.3 among the internal lottery tables 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the first big bonus (BB1) and the second An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 2 in which all big bonuses (BB2) are excluded from lottery targets.

In the established state of BB2, the lottery flag corresponding to the second big bonus (BB2) is maintained in the winning state until the second big bonus (BB2) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the second big bonus (BB2). is displayed on the activated line, the game state control means 170 shifts the game state from the BB2 established state to the BB2 state.

The BB2 state is a game state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the second big bonus (BB2) is displayed on the active line, and the prescribed number of insertions is set to three. In the BB2 state, internal lottery table 7 among internal lottery tables 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is referred to for internal lottery. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table 7 differs from the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2 in the lottery mode of the minor combination, and the winning probability of the minor combination is higher than the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2. ing. Also, in the internal lottery table 7, either JAC1 or JAC2 always wins, and replay is not a lottery target. Since the shift combination is not used in the BB2 state, there is no role product non-operating state like the BB1 state, and the game corresponding to the role product operating state continues until the end condition is satisfied.

In the BB2 state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the game in the BB2 state. , the game state control means 170 performs control to terminate the BB2 state and return the game state to the normal state. In this embodiment, count information about the number of payouts in the BB2 state is stored in the gaming state storage area 1916. FIG.

Effect control means 180, based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage area 1925 provided in the sub-ROM of the effect information storage means 190b, the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) It controls the acoustic production performed using the audio device 340 (an example of the production device). For example, in response to the insertion of medals, operation of the bet button B0, the start lever SL, the stop buttons B1 to B3, and the occurrence of game events such as changes in the game state, lamps and LEDs are lit or blinked, and the display of the liquid crystal display LCD is performed. By changing the content or outputting sound from a speaker SP, the game is livened up according to the progress of the game, and execution control of performance for assisting the game is performed. The content of the effect executed in the game is based on the effect lottery table stored in the sub lottery table storage area 1926 provided in the sub ROM of the effect information storage means 190b, depending on the game state, the effect state, the result of the internal lottery, etc. determined with reference to In this embodiment, the image data corresponding to the progress of the game is read from the performance data storage area 1925 of the sub-ROM into the image buffer 1927 provided in the sub-RAM, and the image data read into the image buffer 1927 is used. The image is output to the liquid crystal display LCD, the sound data corresponding to the progress of the game is read from the effect data storage area 1925 of the sub ROM into the sound buffer 1928 provided in the sub RAM, and the sound read into the sound buffer 1928 is played. A sound based on the data is output from the speaker SP.

Note that the functional block configuration of this embodiment can also be applied to computer systems (including game systems). In these systems, a program that causes a computer to function as the game control means 100 of this embodiment is downloaded via a network from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or from a web server on the Internet, thereby realizing the function. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, bet switch 220, start switch 230, stop switch 240, etc. virtualize their functions with respect to operating means such as a keyboard, pointing device (mouse, etc.), touch panel, or controller. It can be realized by assigning In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, hopper unit HP, etc. are not essential components, and these device units perform their functions virtually by controlling the image displayed on the display (display device 330). can be realized.

2. Method of this embodiment In this embodiment, BB1 state and BB2 state are provided as bonus states in which medals can be obtained more easily than in the normal state. ing.

In game specifications such as the present embodiment in which the main medal acquisition function depends on the bonus state, in the design of the medal acquisition function, the character ratio and the continuous character ratio (hereinafter abbreviated as the character ratio etc.) It is required that the performance index is below the standard prescribed by the regulations, and that the ball output rate is within the range prescribed by the regulations. It becomes important to

Therefore, in the present embodiment, regarding the BB1 state, by winning a shift combination in a non-operating state where the probability of winning a small combination is the same as that in the normal state, the combination is operated with a higher probability of winning a small combination than in the normal state. It is a specification to move to the state. In a bonus state in which a game is played in which the odds of winning a small combination are increased by using such a shift combination, the amount of medals paid out in the game in which the combination is activated is equal to the amount of medals paid out by the combination of the combination in the combination ratio, etc. , and does not include the payout of medals in the game when the accessory is not activated. For this reason, by making the BB1 state a bonus state in which it is possible to repeatedly transition between the role non-operating state and the role product operating state until the end condition is satisfied, the role ratio is compared to the case where the shift combination is not used. etc. can be kept low.

Also, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the replay is increased by winning the first big bonus (BB), and in the BB1 state in which the accessory is not operated, an internal lottery with a higher probability of winning the replay than in the normal state is performed. In the state of BB1, in which the role product is not activated, the shift combination is newly added to the lottery targets, and the shift combination is won in duplicate with the replay. Therefore, when the shift combination is won in the non-operating state of the accessory, the shift combination is not won because the replay is repeatedly won in the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a small winning mode is won in the internal lottery in the state of BB1, in which the role product is not activated, medals exceeding the prescribed number of inserted medals are always paid out in any winning mode of the small winning combination. It is designed to include a small role. In addition, in the BB1 state, that is, in the accessory non-operating state, there is a case where the result of the internal lottery is a loss, but the probability of obtaining a result of a loss is set extremely low.

That is, in the non-operating state of the BB1 status of the present embodiment, either the replay or the minor winning combination is won in almost every game, and when the minor winning combination is won, the payout of 4 payouts always exceeds the prescribed number of inputs. It means that the small role has been elected. In the game specifications of the present embodiment, it is possible to keep the performance index such as the ball output rate in the so-called simulation test low by forming a situation in which a replay or a 4-piece small win is won in almost every game in which the accessory is not activated. function effectively.

The above-mentioned simulation test is a test to determine whether or not the performance indicators obtained from the ball-distribution simulation meet the standards stipulated by the regulations by obtaining various performance indicators such as the ball-distribution rate through the ball-distribution simulation. be. In the simulation test, when the replay wins, the replay always wins, and when the minor combination wins, the game results are simulated in which the medals are most likely to increase in the game. For this reason, in the ball-out simulation relating to the game specifications of the present embodiment, when a replay is won in the BB1 state in which the role product is not activated, the replay is won even if the shift combination is duplicated and the minor combination is won. In the case of winning, even if the shift role is won, the behavior of winning a 4-piece small role that can expect an increase in medals is simulated, and the result of the internal lottery is lost when the role is inactive. Only in the situation where only the combination is won, the shift combination wins and the state shifts to the role product operating state.

In the present embodiment, the probability of obtaining a winning lottery result in the internal lottery in the BB1 state in which the accessory is inactive is set to be extremely low. very high behavior is simulated.

By the way, in the present embodiment, in a situation where a small winning combination and a bonus are won at the same time, so-called bonus priority control, that is, control for determining the stop position with priority given to the winning of the bonus, is adopted. For this reason, when a player experiences a game in the BB1 state according to the game specifications of the present embodiment in the market, after the shift combination is won in the non-operating state, the shift combination is won in the game in which the minor combination is won. The shift combination can be awarded by the stop control that gives priority to winning. Therefore, as an actual behavior in the market, it is possible to frequently shift to the accessory operating state in the BB1 state.

Further, in the present embodiment, an internal lottery for the shift combination is performed not only in the accessory non-operating state but also in the accessory operating state. In the role product operating state, unlike the role product non-operating state, control is performed to avoid winning of the shift combination based on the fact that the game state is the role product operating state, and the shift combination wins in the role product operating state. never. Further, in the BB1 state, when the accessory operating state ends and shifts to the accessory non-operating state, the lottery state of the shift combination is taken over. Therefore, in the BB1 state, when the shift combination is won in the role product operating state, the state in which the shift combination has been won is carried over until the role product operating state ends and the role product non-operating state is shifted to. Since the shift role has already been won at the time of transition to the operating state, the transition to the accessory operating state is quick. That is, in the present embodiment, in the BB1 state, an internal lottery is performed in which the shift combination is selected as a lottery target in the accessory operating state, and the state in which the shift combination is won can be handed over to the accessory non-operating state. It can improve the staying rate of the object working state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, regarding the BB1 state, the behavior in the simulation test shows a high stay rate in the non-operating state of the accessory, and the behavior in which the staying rate in the operating state of the accessory becomes high in the actual game played by the player in the market. Therefore, the number of medals obtained in the BB1 state differs between the simulation test and the market, and a game specification can be realized in which a large number of medals can be obtained in the BB1 state in the market.

For example, FIG. 12(A) shows a specific example of allocation of random numbers to each winning mode with respect to the game specifications of this embodiment. According to the example shown in FIG. 12(A), the ball payout rate (expected value) of each game state in the actual game in the market and the ball payout rate of each game state by the ball payout simulation in the simulation test (SIM) is as shown in FIG. 12(B). In the calculation of the ball payout rate in the market, the replay win rate is treated as 3 payouts and the next game 3 payouts, and in the calculation of the ball payout rate in the simulation test, the replay wins are treated as 0 payouts and the next game. It is assumed that 0 games are inserted.

As shown in FIG. 12B, the ball payout rate in the market and the ball payout rate in the simulation test are different in the normal state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, and the BB1 non-operating state.

First, in the normal state (state 1 in the figure), while Bell a and Bell b win only one small winning combination in the market, four small winning combinations, which are the maximum payout, are won in the simulation test. Because of the handling, the ball payout rate in the market is lower than the ball payout rate in the simulation test.

In addition, in the BB1 established state (state 2 in the figure), only one small winning combination is won for Bell a in the market, but in the simulation test, it is treated as if a four small winning combination, which is the maximum payout, has won. Therefore, the ball payout rate in the market is lower than the ball payout rate in the simulation test.

In addition, in the BB1 state (state 3 in the figure), the behavior in the case of winning a small combination is the same in the market and the simulation test, but in the simulation test, the behavior at the time of winning the replay is the same. As mentioned above, the treatment is different from the market, so the ball payout rate in the simulation test is higher than the market ball payout rate.

In addition, in the BB1 state (state 4 in the figure), the ball payout rate in the market and the ball payout rate in the simulation test are greatly different. In contrast to the behavior of winning a 4-card small combination that can be expected to increase medals in the game, in the market, it is assumed that a shift combination will win due to bonus priority control when a small combination is won. As a result, the ball payout rate in the market is extremely lower than the ball payout rate in the simulation test.

Then, for the BB1 state accessory operating state A (state 5 in the figure), accessory operating state B (state 6 in the figure), and BB2 state (state 7 in the figure), the ball payout rate of the market and the simulation test is equal to the payout rate of This is because, in both the market and the simulation test, when a small winning mode is obtained, a 15-piece or 13-piece small combination is won. In the present embodiment, an internal lottery is performed in which the shift combination is selected as a lottery target in the BB1 state accessory operation state. Whether or not the shift combination is won has no direct effect on the ball payout rate in the accessory operating state.

In the game specifications of the present embodiment, regarding the BB1 state, the retention rate of the accessory operating state is high in the market, and the retention rate of the accessory non-operating state is high in the simulation test. As a result, the average number of medals acquired in the BB1 state in the example shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the simulation test, most of the payout exceeding about 285 coins, which is the end condition, is obtained with the accessory not activated, so the number is about 83 coins.

In the present embodiment described above, it is possible to realize a game specification with a high level of medal acquisition performance while keeping various design indexes related to medal acquisition performance within the standards stipulated by regulations. Design freedom can be improved. Specifically, in the BB1 state behavior in the simulation test, the performance index such as the role object ratio and the continuous role ratio can be kept low by increasing the stay rate of the role object non-operating state, and the number of medals in the BB1 state Since the average number of wins is low in the simulation test, it becomes easy to design so that the upper limit of the ball output rate stipulated by the rules is not exceeded. On the other hand, in the market, in the BB1 state, the retention rate of the accessory operating state becomes high, so the average number of medals obtained in the BB1 state becomes high. In addition, in the game specifications of the present embodiment, it is possible to design the ball output rate to be low in the normal state, so that it is possible to give a large fluctuation to the medal acquisition transition, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the BB1 state, the accessory non-operating state, there is a very low probability that the result of the internal lottery will be lost, but it is not possible to shift to the accessory operating state by winning the shift combination. Since the ball output rate in the simulation test increases, the internal lottery in the non-operating state of the accessory may not be set to lose. That is, in the state of BB1, in which the accessory is not activated, either the small winning combination or the replay may always be won. In this way, a situation in which only the shift role is won in the non-operating state of the role item does not occur, so that there is no transition to the operating state of the role item in the simulation test. can be lowered to

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12B, the expected value of the ball payout rate in the normal state in the market is low, so a so-called trial shooting test (a test for confirming various performance indicators based on the actual behavior of the gaming machine) is performed. ) is difficult to meet the standards stipulated by the regulations. For this reason, the expected value of the payout rate is increased in the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state, and the role ratio is kept low. Especially in this embodiment, since the priority between the bonus and the small winning combination is "bonus>small winning combination", it becomes difficult to win the small winning combination by prioritizing the winning of the bonus in the established state of BB1 or BB2. As a result, there is an inconvenience that the expected value of the ball payout rate in the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state tends to decrease. By making it possible to win four small wins, the inconvenience of the role ratio can be resolved. It is also the same reason that, unlike the normal state, a 4-symbol combination can be won with Bell a and Bell b in the non-operating state of the accessory in the BB1 state.

In addition, in the BB2 state, the prescribed number of inserted coins is 3, but there is a winning mode (JAC1 and JAC2) including a small win 2 that is a lottery target only in the BB2 state. In this small winning combination 2, the maximum payout for the small winning combination is 4 in the normal state, BB1 established state, and BB2 established state, where the prescribed number of insertions is 3. Therefore, the small winning combination 2 with 13 payouts By newly adding it to the lottery target in the BB2 state, the effect of improving the medal acquisition performance in the BB2 state is exhibited.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to avoid winning a prize in accordance with the mode of the stop operation of the shift combination in the accessory non-operating state B of the BB1 state. Specifically, in a situation where a minor combination and a shift combination are won in duplicate in the accessory non-operating state B, if the stop operation is performed in the order of stopping the first reel R1 first, the shift is performed. The winning combination is always won, but if the stop operation is performed in the operation order of stopping the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 first, the bell symbol A "BLA" is displayed on the activated line on the first stop reel. Then, depending on the timing of the stop operation to stop the first reel R1, a case where the shift combination wins and a case where the minor combination 3 wins occur. In the present embodiment, when a minor combination and a bonus are won at the same time, the bonus is given priority. This is because the lottery for the small winning combination becomes meaningless. However, it is also possible to set a symbol combination indicating the winning form of the shift combination so that the shift combination can win regardless of the mode of the stop operation in the accessory non-operating state B.

In the BB2 state of the present embodiment, the shift combination is not used. However, even in the BB2 state, if the shift combination is used in the non-operation state of the role item and the shift combination wins, the state is shifted to the operation state of the role item. good too.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery for the shift combination can be executed not only in the accessory non-operating state of the BB1 state but also in the accessory operating state. Winning of the shift role can be achieved with a high probability before the termination condition is established, and even after the role product operating state ends and the role product non-operating state is shifted to, the role product operating state can be easily restored at an early stage. However, in the BB1 state, the internal lottery may be performed only in the state of the accessory non-operating state with the shift combination as the lottery target, and the internal lottery with the shift combination not as the lottery target in the role product operating state may be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the shift combination is won in the role product operating state A of the BB1 state and in the role product operating state B, the priority between the small win and the bonus is "bonus>small win". Also, based on the fact that the game state is the accessory operating state, stop control is performed to avoid winning of the shift combination. For this reason, in the accessory operating state, the shift combination does not win a prize, and in many cases, the conditions for ending the accessory operating state are satisfied when the accessory is staying in the operating state B. After returning to the non-operating state, it is possible to quickly form a situation in which it is easy to shift to the accessory operating state.

In addition, this embodiment is a specification in which there is a case where the result of the internal lottery is lost in the BB1 state role product non-operating state, but regarding the behavior of the BB1 state in the simulation test, Since the retention rate is greatly affected by the probability of losing in the internal lottery when the accessory is not activated, if there is a case where the internal lottery is lost when the accessory is not activated in the BB1 state, the probability will be extremely low. It is preferable to

Also, in this embodiment, in a situation in which both the shift combination and the minor combination are won in the BB1 state, the stop position is determined with priority given to the winning of the shift combination, that is, the so-called bonus priority control is performed. Even with a configuration in which the result of the internal lottery is lost only at an extremely low probability in the non-operating state of the accessory in the BB1 state, it is possible to quickly achieve the winning of the shift combination. As a result, in an actual game in the market, it is possible to increase the stay rate of the accessory operating state with respect to the BB1 state, and improve the average number of medals acquired in the BB1 state. In the BB1 state, not the bonus priority control, but the so-called minor combination priority control, in which the stop position is determined with priority given to the winning of the minor combination in the situation where the shift combination and the minor combination are won in duplicate, is performed. may In this case, even if the shift combination and the minor combination are won in duplicate, the minor combination can be missed, and the shift combination is won by performing the stop operation in an operation mode that avoids winning the minor combination. can do.

In the present embodiment, the maximum payout among the small wins that can be won in the normal state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, and the non-operating state of the BB1 state is the maximum payout. There may be a winning mode in which a small winning combination of a payout is won. That is, as a winning mode of a minor winning combination to be a lottery target in a normal state, when the specified number of inputs is N, a winning mode of a minor winning combination including a small winning combination with a payout of N+1 or more can be provided. For example, when the specified number of insertions is 3, a winning mode including a small winning combination of 4 dividends, a winning mode including a small winning combination of 5 dividends, and a winning mode including a small winning combination of 6 dividends. etc. may be present. However, if a small winning combination with a high payout is included in the lottery targets, the performance of winning medals in the BB1 state and in the non-operating state of the winning combination increases, and as a result, the rate of winning balls in the simulation test increases. Therefore, the probability of obtaining a winning mode including a small winning combination of 5 or more payouts is set lower than other winning modes (eg, bell a, bell b, bell c, etc.). preferable.

Further, in this embodiment, in the BB1 and BB2 established states, the stop control mode is changed so that the bell b, which is controlled to stop in the normal state so as to win one small winning combination, wins four small winning combinations. ing. In this way, it is possible to improve the medal acquisition performance of the game in the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state in the so-called trial shooting test, and to make suitable adjustment so that the ball output rate does not fall below the lower limit of the rule. becomes. Furthermore, since the performance of obtaining medals in games in the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state is improved, the effect of reducing the role ratio can be obtained. In other words, the mode of stop control is changed so that 4 small wins can be won in the state of BB1 or BB2 in some or all of the winning modes of small wins that can only be won by one win in the normal state. You may make it change.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the BB1 state, in which the role product is not activated, four small wins are won for all of Bell a to Bell c. In the accessory non-operating state, there may be a winning mode in which part or all of the bells a to bell c are controlled to be stopped in the same manner as in the normal state. If a mode of stop control different from the normal state is adopted as in the present embodiment to win a 4-piece small winning combination, the performance of winning medals in the non-operating state of the accessory is improved, so in the BB1 state. In addition, by increasing the medal acquisition performance in the non-operating state of the role in the BB1 state, the effect of reducing the ratio of continuous role can be obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the prescribed number of throws in the normal state and the non-operating state of the role product in the BB1 state is set to 3, and the prescribed number of throwing in the active state of the role product in the BB1 state is set to one. It is good also considering the prescribed number of injections of a state as two sheets. Medals in BB1 state by reducing the number of medals inserted in the accessory operating state by making the specified number of inserted medals in the accessory operating state in the BB1 state different from the normal state and the accessory non-operating state in the BB1 state. In addition, by changing the prescribed number of inputs, it is possible to change the payout of a small winning combination and improve the performance of acquiring medals in the accessory operating state.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if bonus priority control is performed in the state of BB1, that is, in the non-operating state B, the shift combination can avoid winning by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode. In this way, the length of stay in the non-operating state of the role product increases the number of medals obtained by winning a small winning combination, so that the effect of reducing the ratio of continuous role products can be obtained.

Also, in the present embodiment, the BB2 state is provided as a bonus state in which no shift combination is used, but the BB2 state may not be provided. If a bonus state such as the BB2 state that does not use a shift combination is provided, the ball output rate in the simulation test increases. It is preferable that the value is set lower than the bonus state in which the shift combination is used for the .

In addition, in the present embodiment, bonus priority control is adopted in which the stop position is determined with priority given to winning the bonus in a situation where the bonus and the minor winning combination are won, but the bonus and the minor winning combination overlap. A minor combination priority control may be adopted in which the stop position is determined with priority given to the winning of a minor combination in a situation in which the game is won. When the minor combination priority control is adopted, the stay of the BB1 establishment state, the BB2 establishment state, and the BB1 state non-operating state B of the BB1 state is extended, so that the occurrence of a situation where the ball output rate of the so-called test firing test falls below the lower limit is prevented. be able to. Furthermore, by increasing the number of medals obtained by winning a small winning combination in the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, and the BB1 state in which the accessory is not activated, it is possible to obtain the effect of reducing the role ratio of the so-called test shooting test. In the case of adopting the minor combination priority control, if a minor combination is won in the non-operating condition B of the BB1 state, the symbols common to the shift combination winning form and the minor combination winning form are preferentially placed on the effective line. , and stop control is preferably performed to enable the shift combination to win a prize.

Also, JAC5 and JAC6 may be provided as shown in FIG.

In this example, when JAC5 is won, if the stop operation is performed along the operation order (batting order 1, 2) to stop the first reel R1 first, 15 small wins are won, and the second reel R2 or the second reel R2 wins. If the stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation order (batting order 3 to batting order 6) for stopping the 3 reels R3 first, a small winning combination is won. Also, when JAC6 is won, a 15-card small winning combination is won regardless of the mode of the stop operation.

In the above embodiment, since bonus priority control is employed, the first big bonus (BB1) is likely to be won when BB1 is established. This point is a cause for concern regarding compliance with the standard set by the regulations regarding the upper limit of the ball output rate.

Therefore, in this example, JAC 5 is provided that can win 15 small wins only in the case of batting orders 1 and 2, which are operation orders that are highly likely to be adopted mainly by the player, and the operation order is randomized. In this case, the function of lowering the expected value of winning medals in the BB1 state of accessory operation can be exhibited, and the upper limit of the ball output rate can be easily satisfied. In addition, JAC6 exerts a function to prevent the ball-out rate from being remarkably low even when the game is played only with irregular pressing (batting order 3 to batting order 6) in the BB1 state, which is the role product operating state.

In addition, in the specifications of the above embodiment, the condition for ending the BB1 state is that more than 285 coins have been paid out. becomes. However, a winning of a 4-card small winning combination can occur between the start of the BB1 state and the winning of the shift combination in the non-operating state of the accessory. For this reason, if a 4-piece small combination wins even once in the BB1 state, the number of times a 15-piece small combination can be won decreases, and as a result, the medals are higher than when the 4-piece small combination does not win a prize. will decrease in number of acquisitions.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 13(B), JAC 5a is provided as a mode of winning a small combination in which 11 medals can be paid out in irregular pushing (batting order 3 to batting order 6). If 11 small wins are won by the number of times that 4 small wins are won in the non-operating state, the total number of medals to be paid out in the BB1 state can be adjusted to a multiple of 15, resulting in 4 medals. It is possible to suppress the decrease in the number of medals obtained even if a small winning combination occurs.

Regarding the 11-piece small combination that can be won when JAC 5a wins, by performing a stop operation at a specific pressing detection position, the winning of the 11-piece small combination can be achieved, and the stop operation is performed at a specific pressing detection position. It is preferable to configure so that one small winning combination is won when there is no winning combination. In this way, the degree of technical intervention regarding the game in the accessory operating state is improved, and the effect of lowering the average number of medals obtained when the stop operation is performed at random is exhibited. However, when JAC 5a is won, it may be configured such that if an irregular push is made, 11 small wins are always won. It is also possible to omit the winning mode of JAC 6, and in that case, it is possible to provide an opportunity to adjust the number of medals obtained in each game in which the accessory is activated.

In addition, when a replay is won, 0 coins are paid out and 0 coins are put in (condition 1), and the maximum payout for the case where the shift combination is won alone and the small combination that is won in duplicate with the shift combination is stipulated. If it is less than the number, the shift combination wins (condition 2), and if the maximum payout of the minor combination that overlaps with the shift combination is greater than the specified input number, the minor combination wins (condition 3), and the shift combination wins. is won in duplicate with the replay (including the case where the replay is won in the non-operating state B), the replay wins (condition 4), and if only the minor win wins, the number of medals paid out is maximized (Condition 5), and even if the shift combination wins in the accessory operating state, the shift combination does not win in the relevant accessory operating state (Condition 6). As a result of calculating the ball payout rate, the ball payout rate in the role product non-operating state B (during the shift inside the role product operating state) may be less than 220%. In the present embodiment, since the shift combination is the lottery target in the accessory operating state, the ball payout rate in the BB1 state is calculated in consideration of the condition 6, but the shift combination is the lottery target in the accessory operating state. If not, condition 6 is unnecessary. When the number of medals is increased during the shift in which the accessory is not activated, the number of games played until reaching the number of payouts set as the end condition of the BB1 state is increased, so that the number of balls paid out during the shift in which the accessory is activated is increased. In a design where the rate exceeds the upper limit of the so-called short-time test (220% at 400G), if the BB1 state continues, there is a risk that the ball output rate will exceed the upper limit of the ball output rate. is. In addition, regarding the ball payout rate during the shift inside the role non-operating state being less than 220%, for at least one of the above conditions 1 to 6, the game specifications (for example, the role It can also be applied to a game specification in which the shift combination is not won alone in the object non-operating state A).

In addition, as a result of calculating the ball payout rate in the BB1 state based on the assumptions of the above conditions 1 to 6, the ball payout rate in the role product non-operating state B (during the shift inside the role product operating state) may be less than 150%. . In this case as well, condition 6 is not required if the shift combination is not selected as a lottery target in the role product operating state. When the number of medals is increased during the shift in which the accessory is not activated, the number of games played until reaching the number of payouts set as the end condition of the BB1 state is increased, so that the number of balls paid out during the shift in which the accessory is activated is increased. With a design that exceeds the so-called upper limit of the ball output rate (150% at 1600G) in the so-called new mid-term test, if the BB1 state continues, the ball output rate may exceed the upper limit of the ball output rate. is. In addition, regarding the ball payout rate during the shift inside the role non-operating state falling below 150%, for at least one of the above conditions 1 to 6, the game specifications (for example, the role It can also be applied to a game specification in which the shift combination is not won alone in the object non-operating state A).

Further, as a result of calculating the ball payout rate in the BB1 state based on the assumptions of conditions 1 to 6 above, the ball payout rate in the BB1 state may be less than 220%. In this case as well, condition 6 is not required if the shift combination is not selected as a lottery target in the role product operating state. In a design where the ball output rate in the BB1 state exceeds the upper limit of the ball output rate (220% at 400G) in the so-called short-term test, when the BB1 state continues, the ball output rate exceeds the upper limit of the ball output rate. This is because there is a risk of it being lost. Regarding the ball output rate in the BB1 state being less than 220%, for at least one of the above conditions 1 to 6, the game specifications in which the situation corresponding to the condition does not occur (for example, the shift It can also be applied to game specifications such as a game specification in which a role is not won alone.

Further, as a result of calculating the ball payout rate in the BB1 state based on the assumptions of conditions 1 to 6 above, the ball payout rate in the BB1 state may be less than 150%. In this case as well, condition 6 is not required if the shift combination is not selected as a lottery target in the role product operating state. In a design where the ball output rate in the BB1 state exceeds the upper limit of the ball output rate (150% at 1600G) in the so-called new mid-term test, when the BB1 state continues, the ball output rate exceeds the upper limit of the ball output rate. This is because there is a risk of it being lost. Regarding the ball output rate in the BB1 state being less than 150%, for at least one of the above conditions 1 to 6, the game specifications in which the situation corresponding to the condition does not occur (for example, the shift It can also be applied to game specifications such as a game specification in which a role is not won alone.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is such that game media such as medals are inserted when a game is played, and game media are paid out when a winning combination is won. A game may be played by consuming or giving a game value. For example, a gaming machine or an external unit connected to the gaming machine can store the information of the gaming value owned by the player, and subtract the number of the gaming value to consume the gaming value. A configuration may be adopted in which the addition of the game value is replaced with the insertion of the medium, and the addition of the game value is replaced with the payout of the game medium.

BX storage box, UD upper front door, DD lower front door, DW display window,
L1-L3 active line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
SB setting change button, KS setting change key cylinder,
EU power unit, ES power switch, SP speaker,
PS reel unit storage space, MAIN main board, SUB sub board,
HP hopper unit, MT medal storage tank, CB cash box,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal dispensing slot, MP medal tray,
100 game control means,
103 setting change means, 105 input reception means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 prize determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 game state control means,
180 production control means,
190a game information storage means, 1910 main lottery table storage area,
1911 Stop control table storage area 1912 Winning judgment table storage area
1913 setting value storage area, 1914 credit information storage area,
1915 lottery flag storage area, 1916 game state storage area,
190b effect information storage means, 1925 effect data storage area,
1926 sub lottery table storage area,
1927 image buffer, 1928 sound buffer,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 250 setting change permission switch,
260 setting change switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
325 payout medal detection switch, 330 display device, 340 audio device

Claims (1)

a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether a plurality of types of winnings including small winnings, replays, and special winnings are appropriate;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels and performing control to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation;
Winning judgment means for judging that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning form predetermined for each combination is displayed on an active line while the plurality of reels are stopped;
a game value imparting means for performing a process for imparting a game value corresponding to the small winning combination when the small winning combination is won;
replay processing means for performing processing for providing the next game free of charge when the replay wins;
A game state control means capable of setting a plurality of types of game states including a first game state in which an internal lottery for the special role is performed and a second game state to which the special role is won. and,
A gaming machine comprising
Based on the winning of the special role, the probability of winning the replay is changed and the shift role is added as a lottery target of the internal lottery,
The second game state is a game state in which state transitions are repeated between the role product non-operating state and the role product operating state until the termination condition of the second game state is satisfied, and the shift is performed in the role product non-operating state. When the role is won, it shifts to the role product activated state, and when the conditions for ending the role product activated state are satisfied, it shifts to the role product non-operating state,
In the role product non-operating state, the probability that the shift combination is won by overlapping with the replay, and the probability that the shift combination and the replay are overlapped is higher than the probability that the replay is won in the first gaming state. The winning probability of the replay does not change depending on the winning of the shift combination, and control is performed to stop the plurality of reels so that the replay wins with priority over the shift combination,
The first game state and the accessory non-operating state have the same winning probability of the small winning combination, and the accessory operating state has a higher winning probability of the small winning combination than the accessory non-operating state and the non-operating role non-operating state. This game machine is characterized in that it is easier to obtain a game value than in an operating state.

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