JP5186052B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a gaming machine capable of increasing a difference in expected value of the number of acquired sheets between a case where a recommended operation order is input and a case where a non-recommended operation order is input.
A gaming machine includes a plurality of lottery objects including a small role group with an operation condition in which a payout rate varies depending on an input order of stop buttons. When the small combination A group 3-1 with operation conditions is won and the first operation order (the first stop reel is the right reel) is input, a predetermined payout (9 cards) is awarded, which becomes the reference for the game When the standard operation order (forward push or pinch push) is input, the payout rate is lower than the first operation order (9 dividends with a probability of about 1/4), which is different from these. When the second operation sequence (the first stop reel is the middle reel) is input, the payout rate is lower than that in the standard operation sequence (one payout). At the time of inputting the second operation sequence, the first stop reel is obtained number priority control, and the second stop reel and later is symbol number priority control.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines have an AT (assist time) function for notifying a stop operation order for winning a small combination of pushing orders by controlling images and sounds on a sub-control board. In the AT state, the push order and timing that are advantageous to the player are notified by the image and the sound, so that the payout of the push order small combination can be reliably received.

  In addition, in gaming machines having such an AT function, when an irregular push is input, it is biased so that the winning probability of the push order small role is improved, and in a game where there is no notification of the push order, etc. In some cases, the net increase in number during the AT state has been improved by recommending the operation sequence such as.

  It should be noted that in Patent Document 1, when multiple winning combinations are won, “number priority” giving priority to stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination with a large number of payouts on the active line, and the number of symbols related to the winning combination There is a disclosure related to reel stop control that switches “number priority” that gives priority to stopping many symbols to an active line according to the gaming state.

JP 2011-110120 A

  In the gaming machine as described above, in order to suppress irregular pushing in a game with no notification of the pushing order, for example, when an irregular pushing is input during a non-AT game, a lottery for giving an AT game is not performed. Some of them impose a penalty. By imposing such a penalty, it is considered that a player who inputs a non-recommended operation order can reduce the number of game media acquired in the long term.

  However, some players execute an irregular push with some intention while assuming the existence of a penalty. Depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, even if a penalty is imposed for irregular pressing, there is a sufficient difference in the acquired game media between the recommended operation order and the non-recommended operation order. May not grow.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides an expected value of the number obtained when a recommended operation order is input and an acquisition when a non-recommended operation order is input in a game where there is no notification of the pressing order or the like. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the difference between the number of sheets and the expected value.

  In view of the above problems, a display device according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and rotationally driven, and an instruction to stop the rotational driving provided corresponding to the plurality of reels. An internal lottery of a plurality of types of lottery objects including a plurality of stop buttons for a user to input and a small role group with operation conditions to which a different payout is awarded according to the input order of the stop buttons And a reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel based on the result of the internal lottery of the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button. The small group with operation conditions includes a first small group with operation conditions (for example, a small combination A group 2-1 with operation conditions). The group has a first operation order (operation order in which the first stop reel is a middle reel) different from a standard operation order (forward push or pinch push) that is a game reference in one game derived by the internal lottery. When a predetermined payout (9 cards) is awarded and the reference operation order is input, the payout rate in the one game is higher than when the first operation order is input. A second operation order (the first stop reel is the right reel) that is lower (9 dividends with a probability of about one quarter) and different from the reference operation order and the first operation order. When the operation order) is input, the reel stop control means is a lottery object that is controlled to stop so that a payout rate is lower (one payout) than when the reference operation order is input. Is a small role group with the first operating condition. When a group (for example, a small role A group 2-1 with an operation condition) is derived as a result of the internal lottery and the second operation order is input, the first operation order is the first in the second operation order. Control is performed so that the first symbol (bell 1) constituting the same payout small combination (small combination A43) to which the same payout as the predetermined payout is awarded is stopped at the stopped first reel (right reel). In the second reel and the third reel (left reel and middle reel) that are stopped after the first reel, among the winning combinations (small roles A37 to A43) depending on the stop mode of the reels. The symbols included in the most roles (cherry or BAR for the middle reel, watermelon 1, watermelon 2 or BAR for the left reel) are controlled to stop, and the first symbol (bell 1 ) Is the first in the most roles It is common to the design of the reel.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first operating condition small role group (for example, the operating condition small role A group 2-1) is input with the first operation order. In addition, when the predetermined payout small combination (small roles A17 to A32) to which the predetermined payout is awarded and the reference operation order are input, the internal operation is more effective than the case where the first operation order is input. Standard operation small roles (small roles A9 to A10, A33) to which a payout is awarded so that a payout rate in one game in which the small role group with operation conditions is derived by lottery, and the second operation order And a low payout small combination (small combination A37 to A42) to which a payout is awarded so that a payout rate is lower than when the reference operation order is input. There are multiple small roles that are more than the same payout small role. The low payout small combination has the first symbol (bell 1) in the first reel (right reel), the second reel (left reel) and the third reel (middle reel). ) May have a different pattern from the same payout small combination (small combination A 43) in which the first symbol is common.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, each of the combinations (small combinations A37 to A42) corresponding to the low payout small combination is one or more types common to a plurality of combinations in the first reel (right reel). Each of the first symbols (bell 1), and the low payout small part has a second symbol (for example, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, BAR) that is common to the second reel (left reel). It has at least two roles and at least two roles having a third symbol (for example, cherry, BAR) common to the third reel (medium reel), and has the first symbol that is common to each other Among the same payout small combination (small combination A43) and the low payout small combination (small combinations A37 to A42), the second reel has a combination having the second symbol (watermelon 1, watermelon 2, BAR). The most common role, said The third reel, the third symbol (cherry, BAR) the role most often useful with may be characterized in that.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a first game state (RT2 game state), a second game state (RT3 game state) having a higher probability of replaying than the first game state, and A game state setting means (GS) for setting a predetermined game state from a plurality of types of game states including a replay high probability avoidance game state (RT4 game state), and the replay high probability avoidance game The state (RT4 game state) is a game state that avoids being promoted or staying in the second game state (RT3 game state), and the game state setting means (GS) In the (RT2 game state) or the second game state (RT3 game state), when the combination corresponding to the low payout small combination is stopped on the active line, the replay high probability avoidance game Game state (RT4 game state) is set to shift to the game state, and when the predetermined number of games is consumed in the replay high probability avoidance game state (RT4 game state), the replay probability is The game state (RT2 game state) may be set so as to shift to a game state that is less than or equal to the replay probability.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a notification game (AT game) is provided to the player informing the player of a push order or timing that is advantageous to the player over a predetermined period according to the result of the internal lottery. In addition, the information game lottery means for performing the lottery to be performed may be further provided, and in the replay high probability avoidance game state (RT4 game state), the lottery in the notice game lottery means may be limited.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation sequence or timing that is advantageous to the player is notified according to the result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means. In a game in which the notification game execution means for controlling the notification game to be executed and the game in which the operation order or the timing is not notified, when the second operation order is input, a predetermined disadvantage is given to the player And a penalty granting means.

  Also, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reference operation small combination corresponds to at least one combination to which the same payout as the predetermined payout is awarded, and the reel stop control means has the first stop When the small group with operating conditions is won and the standard operation order is inputted, the case where the standard operational small part wins is determined according to the timing when the player inputs the stop button. Control may be made so that a win may occur.

  Also, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the predetermined payout small combination has a plurality of corresponding combinations, and the number of combinations corresponding to the predetermined payout small combination corresponds to the reference operation small combination. The number of winning combinations may be larger than the number of winning combinations corresponding to the low payout small winning combination.

  Also, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the operation condition small role group includes a second small role group with an operation condition (for example, a small role group with operation condition 1-1 or a small role with operation condition). In the second role combination group with operation conditions, the reference operation order (forward press or pinch press) is input in one game derived by the internal lottery. In this case, a predetermined payout is awarded and an operation order different from the reference operation order (for example, an operation order in which the first stop reel is the right reel and an operation order in which the first stop reel is the middle reel) is input. In this case, it may be a lottery subject that is controlled to stop so that a payout rate in the one game is lower than when the reference operation order is input.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reel stop control means is selected by the second operating condition small role group (for example, the operating condition small role A group 1-1), and When an operation sequence different from the standard operation sequence is input, a small combination (9) that is awarded the same payout as the predetermined payout (9) according to the timing when the player inputs the stop button ( Control may be performed so that a small combination A9 and a small combination A10), which are non-standard operation small combinations, win a prize and a non-winning case may occur.

  Also, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second operating condition small role group (for example, the operating condition small role A group 1′-1) is a game derived by the internal lottery. When the reference operation order is input, when the predetermined payout small combination (small combination A1 to A8) to which the predetermined payout is given and the operation order different from the reference operation order are input, It is also possible to include a low payout small combination (small combination A37 to A42) to which a payout is awarded so that the payout rate in the one game is lower than when the reference operation order is input.

  The terms used in this specification have the following meanings.

  “Game media” refers to game medals or game balls.

  The “winning line” refers to a line that combines the symbols in the display row or a line that indicates a position where the symbols in the display row become a combination. “Effective line” means a winning line activated by a betting process or an automatic betting process.

  “One game (one game)” refers to a series of processes from when a bet process is started until the next bet process becomes possible.

  The “game value” is a privilege that is granted by winning a prize. For example, there is one that gives a condition for starting another type of game or a dividend.

  “Combination” refers to a combination of symbols (arrangement of symbols) necessary for giving a game value among the symbol combinations. For example, a role of red seven, a role of “red seven-red seven-red seven”, and the like.

  The “prize” refers to a type of game value given as a result of one game. The prize is divided into a start prize that gives conditions for starting another type of game, and a small game prize that gives a payout, and a re-game prize that gives conditions for starting the next game without any game media or credits inserted. The start prize includes a BB prize, an MB prize, an SB prize, an RB prize, and a CB prize. A single prize may have a plurality of combinations.

  The “prize lottery table” is information in which a numerical range is associated with each of a plurality of lottery objects, and means a winning probability for each lottery object. Each lottery object includes one or a plurality of winning combinations, but a lottery object corresponding to “losing” may exist. In addition, one prize may be associated with each lottery object, and a plurality of prizes may be associated.

  “Internal lottery” refers to the acquisition of random numbers from a plurality of numerical values generated from a numerical sequence generator configured by hardware or software (random number extraction), and by referring to the prize lottery table, It means a lottery process that is executed by deriving a lottery object to which. When a plurality of prizes are associated with one lottery object and the acquired random number value belongs to the numerical range of the lottery object, each of the plurality of prizes is won.

  “Winning” means that the random value acquired in the internal lottery belongs to a numerical range corresponding to any lottery object in the prize lottery table. Also referred to as “internal winning”.

  “Lossing” means a case where the random value acquired in the internal lottery falls within the numerical range of the lottery object corresponding to the loss of the prize lottery table, or when it does not belong to any numerical range in the prize lottery table Say.

  The “symbol” refers to a character, figure, symbol, color, or a combination thereof, which is displayed on the display column or a unit of the constituent elements of the role.

  “Winning” means that a combination of symbols displayed on a winning line validated by a bet operation is determined to be a predetermined combination.

  “Non-winning” means that the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line validated by the betting operation is determined not to be a predetermined combination. In the case of a non-winning prize, when any of the winning combinations is in the state of winning due to the result of the internal lottery, the winning buttons are not aligned on the active winning line due to the operation of the stop button, or the internal lottery is lost. There are cases where the role is not available. Also, the former case is called “missing”.

  The “winning flag” refers to data for storing the right to display a combination on the winning line based on the result of the internal lottery. As a general rule, the winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery is cleared at the end of one game.

  The “rendering rate” is the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted.

  “RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability. The RB game is referred to as a first type special object in the game rules.

  “BB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the BB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability, a game played by increasing the number of symbol combination (role) related to the RB award, or by changing the winning probability of the RB award, or a game played by continuously starting the RB game Say.

  In addition, “RB game” and “BB game” in this specification are rules relating to the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification, etc. (National Public Security Commission Regulation No. 4 on February 12, 1960), respectively. Of "Type 1 Special Features" and "Type 1 Special Features" in Appendix 2 (meaning of terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as "Game Rules") It is a term corresponding to “game in which the actuating device is operating”.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a game in which there is no notification of the pressing order, etc., when the recommended operation order is input and the expected value of the obtained number when the non-recommended operation order is input. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the difference.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the reel variable display apparatus of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of symbols printed on three reel bands in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a winning prize lottery table in each game state in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the relation between the small combination A groups 1-3 with operation conditions, and the input operation order and a payout. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the symbol which comprises the small part A group 1 with an operation condition. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the symbol which comprises the small part A group 2 with an operation condition. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the symbol which comprises the small part A group 3 with an operating condition. It is a figure explaining the game state set in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the gaming machine. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow in the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of reel stop control in the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of reel stop control in the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a winning determination process in the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a game end determination process in the gaming machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process of a sub control board at the time of receiving the command from a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the AT lottery process which the sub control board of the gaming machine 1 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the penalty setting process which the sub control board of the gaming machine 1 performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the symbol which comprises the small part A group 1 'with an operation condition in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the relation between the operation order and the payout which were input in the small part A groups 1 'and 2-3 with an operation condition in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the reel stop control of the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[1-1. Appearance structure of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are fixed on one side by a hinge so that they can be opened and closed. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP on which buttons for a player to play a game, a reel window 20 for visually recognizing a symbol of the reel variable display device RL, and information for progressing the game. It consists of a panel display portion DP on which indicators are arranged, an indicator on which information for proceeding the game is displayed, an effect display portion TP on which an illumination device is arranged, and a saucer portion BP.

  The operation unit OP is provided with a medal slot 10, a bet button 11, a start lever 12, a left stop button 13a, a middle stop button 13b, a right stop button 13c, and a checkout button 14. A medal slot 10 is disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface. The game of the gaming machine 1 can be started by a medal insertion operation or a bet button operation. A start lever 12 for rotating the reels R1 to R3 is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11, and a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the left reel R1 and a middle reel are arranged on the right side thereof. A middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of R2 and a right stop button 13c for stopping the rotation of the right reel R3 are arranged. Bet button operation → Start lever operation → Left stop button operation → Middle stop button operation → Right A series of operations such as a stop button operation can be easily performed.

  In addition, after the reels R1 to R3 start rotating, the first operation performed among the inputs to the stop buttons 13a to 13c is the first stop operation, the next operation is performed the second stop operation, and finally performed. The operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, of the stop buttons 13a to 13c, the first pressed button is the first stop button, the next pressed button is the second stop button, and the last pressed button is the third stop button. Of the reels R1 to R3, the first reel that is controlled to stop is the first stop reel, the second reel that is controlled to stop is the second stop reel, and the last reel that is controlled to stop is the third stop reel. To do. “Sequential push” refers to an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is input to the left stop button 13a, the second stop operation is input to the middle stop button 13b, and the third stop operation is input to the right stop button 13c. “Pinch” refers to an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is input to the left stop button 13a, the second stop operation is input to the right stop button 13c, and the third stop operation is input to the middle stop button 13b. Further, “anomalous pressing” refers to an operation order in which the first stop operation is input in addition to the left stop button 13a.

  On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credit stored in the storage device and paying out a medal to the medal tray 40. The checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game.

  The panel display unit DP is provided with a reel window 20, a game guide indicator 22, and a game value information display unit 23. The game value information display unit 23 includes a credit number display 23a, a payout number display 23c, and an obtained number display 23b. The reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols of the three reels through the reel window 20.

  The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has a winning line L1 that lowers the reel window 20 to the right. That is, the upper display position on the left reel R1 is U1, the middle display position is M1, the lower display position is D1, the upper display position on the middle reel R2 is U2, the middle display position is M2, the lower display position is D2, and the right reel R3 is on the right reel R3. When the upper display position is U3, the middle display position is M3, and the lower display position is D3, the pay line L1 corresponds to U1-M2-D3.

  Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a game guide display 22 in which a plurality of LEDs such as a display unit that lights up according to the winning combination and an LED that lights up according to the state of the game are arranged. Further, below the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of payouts awarded when winning, and a predetermined game are displayed. The game value information display unit 23 is configured by an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of awarded dividends.

  The effect display unit TP includes a display 30 composed of a liquid crystal display or the like that displays the progress of the game as an image, an electric LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color or lighting pattern according to the game state, and the game A speaker 32 is provided for outputting BGM to be changed according to the state, operation sound according to button operation, and guide sound.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing game medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 40 a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

[1-2. Configuration of variable reel display device]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the structure of the entire reel variable display device RL, and shows a state in which the right reel R3 is removed to show the inside of the reel variable display device. FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3.

  The reels R1 to R3 have 21 various symbols (symbol number PN = 1) on reel frames 56a to 56c made of transparent ABS resin or the like having a plurality of spoke portions and radial frames extending radially from the shaft portion. To 21) are printed on the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. The reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 are inserted along guide rails 51 a to 51 c corresponding to the respective reels provided above and below the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL, and are accommodated in the case body 50. Although the reel R3 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A, the reels R1 and R2 have the same structure. The reel R3 is fixed to the stepping motor 54c and rotates. For the rotation of the reel R3, a stepping motor 54c that rotates once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps is used. By supplying a predetermined pulse, a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20. Further, a backlight device 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) is provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band 58c. Thus, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 58c by the backlight device 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel band 58c stand out.

  A detection plate 57c is attached to one of the spoke portions, and a reel position detection signal 55c can be output by the reel position detection sensor 55c every time the reel R3 rotates once. The position of the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c is set so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signal 155c. It is set.

  The reel R3, the stepping motor 54c to which the reel R3 is fixed, the backlight device 53c, and the reel position detection sensor 55c are fixed to the base plate 52c to form one unit. Further, the reel variable display device RL is configured such that the base plate 52c is inserted along the guide rail 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL and accommodated in the case body 50. Although the stepping motor 54c, the backlight device 53c, the detection plate 57c, the reel position detection sensor 55c, and the reel position detection signal 155c are not shown, in the reel R1, the stepping motor 54a, the backlight device 53a, the detection plate 57a, the reel The reel R2 corresponds to the position detection sensor 55a and the reel position detection signal 155a, and the reel R2 corresponds to the stepping motor 54b, the backlight device 53b, the detection plate 57b, the reel position detection sensor 55b, and the reel position detection signal 155b.

[2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs main control of the game and a sub-control board 100B that performs display control on the display 30 and displays an image. The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-only memory) 104, a RAM (random-access memory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port 107. ing. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval between INTR signals is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 101 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains stored information by the battery, and when the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors.

  The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. This signal is detected in response to the player operating the checkout button 14 and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the earned number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Driven by the CPU 101. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c correspond to the respective reels of the variable reel display device RL, and are detected once every time the reel rotates once, and are sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals that drive the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and are driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in a medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 that passes the inserted game medal from the medal insertion slot 10. To the CPU 101. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device, and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the sub control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106. The sub-control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c 192, a clock generation circuit d 193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, a data input circuit 196, a graphic LSI and its peripheral circuits. The display circuit 197 is provided. The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit d193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program. Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Run.

  The sub control board 100B receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and outputs an instruction to display an effect image associated with the game on the display circuit 197 to the display circuit 197. Further, the sub-control board 100B controls lighting of the lighting device by the game guide display 22 and the lighting LED 31, lighting control of the backlight devices 53a to 53c provided in the reel variable display device RL, and sound such as BGM. Is controlled from the speaker 32.

[3. About gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an AT (assist time) function for notifying the stop operation sequence and timing for winning a push order small combination by controlling images and sounds on the sub-control board 100B. It has a plurality of game states with different game probabilities. Further, the effective line (the winning line activated by the betting process) in the gaming machine 1 is only one of the winning lines L1 (U1-M2-D3) that falls to the right in the reel window 20.

  In the gaming machine 1, in a game in which there is no notification of the operation order or the like, the first stop button such as a forward push or a pinch push is used as the first push order (reference operation order) to be used for operating the stop buttons 13 a to 13 c. The pressing order of the stop buttons is recommended, and a penalty is imposed on the irregular pressing in the non-AT state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the reference operation order is input, the game is not promoted to a game state in which replay is highly probable, and further, the push order small combination wins more than the case of irregular pressing. The probability is set low. Therefore, in the non-AT state, the expected value of the obtained number is suppressed by inputting a recommended forward press or the like, and in the AT state, the operation order for promoting the game state and the operation order for giving the maximum payout are notified. By doing so, it has become a specification that can improve the expected value of the number of acquisition.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 5 described later, the lottery objects in the prize lottery table of the gaming machine 1 include the small roles A groups 1 to 3 with operating conditions. When a proper operation order (first operation order) is input, a predetermined payout is awarded, and a maximum payout rate can be obtained in one game when these are won internally. Yes.

  Furthermore, in the case where the small part A groups 2 and 3 with operation conditions are internally elected, two operations, that is, a case where a reference operation order recommended in the gaming machine 1 is input, and an operation order which becomes a correct answer and a reference operation order, are operated. In the case where an operation order different from the order (second operation order, that is, an operation order that is incorrect by anomalous pressing) is input, the former is set to have a higher payout rate (see FIG. 6). That is, when the small part A groups 2 and 3 with operation conditions are internally elected, these are the case where a recommended operation order is input and the case where an incorrect operation is input due to a non-recommended irregular pressing. A difference can be made in the payout rate in one game that is won internally.

  The “AT function” is an operation mode that is advantageous for the player when a combination that is set so that the combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line is different according to the operation of the stop buttons 13a to 13c is won. Is a function for executing “AT game (notification game)”, and a state in which the AT game is being executed is also referred to as an AT state. Further, a state in which no AT game is executed is also referred to as a non-AT state. In the AT state in the present embodiment, in accordance with the result of the internal winning, the push order that is advantageous to the player is controlled by the image and sound control by the sub-control board 100B. When the combination A groups 1 to 3 are won, an operation order for obtaining the maximum payout is notified.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, when a pressing order that is not recommended in the non-AT state is input, a special penalty is imposed on the player as a penalty. The penalty for irregular pressing in this embodiment is that a lottery for giving an AT game to a player is not performed until a predetermined number of games (for example, five times) is consumed. When the push is repeatedly input, the number of games (hereinafter referred to as “AT non-lottery game)” in which a lottery for giving an AT game is not performed is accumulated. In the gaming machine 1, by giving such a penalty, the expected value of the obtained number when the irregular push is performed is lowered and lower than the expected value when the game is played in the standard operation order.

  In the following, the arrangement of symbols of the reels R1 to R3, the prize lottery table, the types of combinations, and the small combinations A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions in the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described.

[3-1. About arrangement of design]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. On the left, middle and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of symbols becomes 19 steps. Further, when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 in the middle stage of the reel window 20, so that the reel position detection signal If the process proceeds 29 steps after detecting 155a to 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and if the process proceeds 48 steps, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and the process proceeds 390 steps. For example, symbol number PN = 21 is located in the middle of the reel window. When the processing proceeds beyond step 390, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. As a result, a predetermined symbol can be positioned in the middle of the reel window by the number of steps to be advanced based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected.

[3-2. About the prize lottery table]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a prize lottery table for a winning combination established in each game state in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, and a value obtained by multiplying a value obtained by dividing the lottery probability of each winning by 65536 by 100. It corresponds.

  FIG. 5 shows the relationship between the lots or role groups subject to the lottery in the internal lottery section IL, which will be described later, and the lottery probabilities of these lottery subjects. It is a table that associates numerical ranges and is stored in the ROM 104. The internal lottery unit IL generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and derives one lottery target number as a result of the internal lottery based on the generated random values and the prize lottery table. Each lottery object is associated with a combination of one or more symbols. For example, for the small roles A groups 1-1 to 3-4 with operation conditions of the lottery object numbers 4 to 15, FIG. As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 9, a plurality of symbol combinations are associated with each other.

  As shown in the table of FIG. 5, in the gaming machine 1, “BB1 (Big Bonus 1)”, “BB2 (Big Bonus 2)”, and “RB1 (Regular Bonus 3)” are set as special roles. In addition, a small combination A group 1-1 to 3-4 with operation conditions, a small combination B, a small combination C, a re-playing combination, and re-playing combination groups 1 to 4 are set. “BB1” and “BB2” are configured to include a combination of symbols in which “Red Seven” and the like are arranged in the middle line “M1-M2-M3” of the reel window 20, and “RB1” is “BAR”. A combination of symbols arranged in the middle line of the reel window 20 is configured to serve as a transition to the bonus game state. In addition, the re-playing role (replay) is a role that allows a game to be played without newly inserting medals, and each small role is a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Needless to say, the type of combination is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  For the big bonus and regular bonus, a flag is carried over, and when BB1 or the like is won internally, a flag indicating this is raised (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 105 of the main control board 100A). Even if you don't win BB1 etc., the flag indicating the internal winning will be maintained until winning, and the combination of symbols corresponding to each special role will be on the active line even after the next game is there. Note that the main control board 100A shifts the game state to the “bonus internal establishment state (RT1, also referred to as“ internal ””) based on the internal winning of BB1, etc. When winning, the game state is shifted to the “bonus game state”.

  Further, “small role A group with each operation condition”, “small role B”, and “small role C” correspond to “bell”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” in the gaming machine 1, respectively. Yes. “Pocket B” includes a combination of symbols in which “Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2” is arranged in a straight line on the middle line, and “Minor C” arranges “Cherry” at the middle display position “M1” on the left reel. It is configured to include a combination of symbols.

  Also, in the prize lottery table of the gaming machine 1, since the winning probability of the small role A group 2 to 3 with the operating condition is biased to be higher than the winning probability of the small role A group 1 with the operating condition, The expected value of the number of acquired sheets will be increased by continuing the process. In order to suppress the increase in the number of acquired coins when the irregular pressing is caused by such a bias, as described later, the small groups A and 2 with operation conditions have three types of payout corresponding to the three input operation orders. In addition, for irregular pressing, an AT non-lottery game is given as a penalty, and the game state is set to a replay high probability avoidance game state (RT4 game state described later). To be. Due to the existence of such a replay high probability avoidance game state (RT4 game state, which will be described later), it is malicious to aim for a transition to a game state in which replay is highly probable by repeatedly pressing irregularly in the non-AT state. This is a countermeasure for the player.

  In addition, the re-gamer of the lottery target number 18 is a re-game player that is arranged regardless of the operation order, and a symbol in which one of the two types of “Replay 1 / Replay 2” is arranged in a straight line on the middle line. It is composed of combinations. In addition, the re-game combination groups 1 to 4 of the lottery target numbers 19 to 22 display the first specific symbol combination on the active line L1 when an appropriate operation order that is a correct answer is input, A transition is made to a second game state (RT3 game state described later) in which the game has a high probability. In addition, when an incorrect operation order that is an incorrect answer is input, a second specific symbol combination is displayed on the active line L1, and a first game state in which replay is not highly probable (described later) , RT2 game state). In addition, since the correct operation order is notified in the AT state, it is easy to stay in a game state where replaying is highly probable, but in the non-AT state, the game state falls into the first game state (RT2 game state described later). It has become. The game state that can be set in the gaming machine 1 will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  It should be noted that, as in the small combination A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions of this embodiment and the replaying game groups 1 to 4, a combination of symbols to be won is determined by pressing the replaying game or small role. It may be called “order small role” or “push order replay”.

[3-3. About small group A with operating conditions]
Next, the small role A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between each of the small roles A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions and the input operation order and the payout. FIGS. 7 to 9 are the small roles A group 1 with operation conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the some symbol which comprises -3.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the small role A group 1 with operation conditions has different probabilities (possible winnings) in one game derived by internal lottery between the operation order serving as a game reference and the other operation order. The same payout is awarded for the small role A groups 2 and 3 with operation conditions, and the correct operation order (first operation order) and the game reference operation Different playouts in one game derived by internal lottery corresponding to three types of operation orders (second operation order), which are different from the order (reference operation order) and the incorrect operation order (second operation order). It has come to be a rate.

  Specifically, in the small role A group 1 with operation conditions, when the left reel becomes the first stop reel, nine payouts can be surely obtained, and the first reel is a reel other than the left reel. When a stop operation is input, nine payouts can be obtained with a probability of about 1/4. Further, in the small role A group 2 with operation conditions, when the middle reel is the first stop reel, nine payouts are surely obtained, and when the left reel is the first stop reel, it is about a quarter. Nine payouts can be obtained with the probability of, and when the right reel becomes the first stop reel, one payout can be reliably obtained. In addition, in the small role A group 3 with operating conditions, when the right reel is the first stop reel, nine payouts are surely obtained, and when the left reel is the first stop reel, a quarter is obtained. Nine payouts can be obtained with probability, and when the middle reel becomes the first stop reel, one payout can be reliably obtained.

  In the small role A group 1 with an operation condition, the stop control when the reference operation order is input is an acquired number priority control in which a symbol constituting a combination having the largest number of payouts at the time of winning is stopped with priority given to the active line. Become. In addition, the number-of-acquisition priority control is also performed for stop control when an operation order other than the reference operation order (non-reference operation order) is input, but payout at the time of winning according to the timing when the player inputs the stop button The winning combination and the non-winning are generated for the winning combination with the largest number.

  In the small combination A groups 2 to 3 with operation conditions, the first operation order and the stop control when the standard operation order is input give priority to the symbols that make up the combination with the largest number of payouts when winning a prize. Thus, the obtained number priority control is stopped. In addition, regarding the stop control when the second operation order in which the payout rate is the lowest in one game derived by the internal lottery is input, the number-of-acquisition priority control is performed for the first stop reel, and after the second stop reel. The reel is switched to a symbol number priority control that draws symbols included in the most winning combination out of winning combinations.

[3-4-1. About small role A group 1 with operating conditions]
As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, the small role A group 1 with operation conditions includes a plurality of role groups (four groups of small roles A groups 1-1 to 1-4 with operation conditions). Each of the small groups with operating conditions 1-1 to 1-4 is configured as a set, and each of the small combinations A-1 to 1-4 has a predetermined small payout to which nine payouts are awarded when the reference operation order is input. And a non-standard operation small combination in which a payout is awarded so as to have a lower payout rate in one game derived by internal lottery than when a standard operation order is input.

  The predetermined payout small combinations in the small combinations A groups 1-1 to 1-4 with operating conditions are constituted by combinations of eight kinds of small combinations A1 to A8. The small roles A1 to A4 combine two types of symbols, “Blue Seven” on the left reel, “Bell 1 / Bell 2” on the middle reel, and “Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2” on the right reel. It is composed of four combinations of symbols. The small roles A5 to A8 have two types of symbols “Bell 1 / Bell 2” on the left reel, two types of symbols “Bell 1 / Bell 2” on the middle reel, and “Bell 1” on the right reel. It is comprised by the combination of four kinds of symbols which combined these symbols.

  In addition, each of the non-standard operation small roles in the small combinations A group 1-1 to 1-4 with operation conditions includes two types of symbols “Bell 1 / Bell 2” on the left reel and “Cherry / BAR” on the middle reel. ”And two types of symbols (replay 1 / replay 2) on the right reel, a total of eight symbol combinations (small roles A9 to A16). It corresponds to the combination. In addition, the two reels of “Bell 1 / Bell 2” on the left reel, “Cherry / BAR” on the middle reel, and “Replay 1 / Replay 2” on the right reel do not overlap with each other. The two symbols cannot be pulled in simultaneously on each reel, and when inputting an operation order different from the standard operation order, the stop button has a predetermined probability according to the timing of input by the player. Something is missing.

  Specifically, in the small combination A group 1-1 with operation conditions, at the time of the internal winning, ten combinations of the small combinations A1 to A10 are won repeatedly, and an operation order in which the left reel is the first stop reel is input. Then, any one of the small roles A1 to A8 is drawn by the acquired number priority control. Further, when the middle reel or the right reel is used as the first stop reel, if each stop button 13a to 13c is input at a position where the small combination A9 or the small combination A10 cannot be drawn, these combinations can be won. First, a combination of third specific symbols (so-called bell spilled eyes), which will be described later, is displayed, and the game state shifts to the RT2 game state (first game state).

  In addition, when the internal winning of the small role A group 1 with operating conditions is made, it seems that the player cannot judge which of the small roles A group 1-1 to 1-4 with the operating condition is winning. As a result, it is not possible to intentionally align the small roles A9 to A16, and when inputting irregular presses without notification, it will be approximately 9/4 of the payout rate. Is set.

[3-4-2. About Operational Conditional A Group 2]
As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, the small combination A group 2 with operation conditions is a set including four groups of small combinations A groups 2-1 to 2-4 with operation conditions. Each of the small groups A 2-1 to 2-4 with operation conditions includes a predetermined payout small group and a standard operational small group, and moreover than a case where a standard operation order is input. Furthermore, it is configured to include a low payout small combination in which a payout is awarded so as to have a lower payout rate. Further, in each of the pair of small groups A with operating conditions 2-1 to 2-4, the combination of symbols constituting the predetermined payout small combination and the low payout small combination is common, and constitutes the basic operation small combination. The combination of symbols is different.

  The predetermined payout small roles in the small combinations A group 2-1 to 2-4 with operating conditions correspond to the small roles A17 to A32, and the small roles A17 to A32 have “Red Seven / BAR / Replay 1” on the left reel. / Watermelon 1 ”, 16 types of symbols combining 2 types of symbols“ Bell 1 / Bell 2 ”on the middle reel and 2 types of symbols“ Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2 ”on the right reel Consists of a combination of

  Further, the reference operation small combination includes two different small combinations A9 to A16 as in the case of the non-standard operation small combinations in the small combinations A groups 1-1 to 1-4 with operation conditions, It is configured to include any one of the small roles A33 to A36. The small roles A33 to A36 have the “Blue Seven” symbol on the left reel, the “Bell 1 / Bell 2” symbol on the middle reel, and the “Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2” symbol on the right reel. The combination of four symbols is a combination of “bell 1 / bell 2” of the middle reel and “watermelon 1 / watermelon 2” of the right reel so that the retractable ranges do not overlap. When entering the standard operation order in the internal winning of the small role A group 2 with operation conditions, it is set to obtain a payout rate of approximately 9/4, and the timing when the player inputs the stop button Depending on the situation, there are cases where the standard operation small part wins and the case where it becomes non-winning.

  The low payout small combination corresponds to the combination of six types of small combinations A37 to A42. The small combination A37 to A42 has three types of “watermelon 1 / watermelon 2 / BAR” on the left reel. It is configured by combining a symbol, two types of symbols “cherry / BAR” on the middle reel, and a symbol “bell” on the right reel. The small combinations A37 to A42 are one payout smaller than the predetermined payout small combination and the standard operation small combination, and when the first stop operation is input to the right reel, the small combinations A37 to A42 Either one is sure to win.

  Here, in particular, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are 16 combinations of symbols A17 to A32 corresponding to the predetermined payout small combination, and the replay 1 or replay 2 is the most in the pattern of the right reel. It is a symbol included in the role. For this reason, when the first stop operation is input to the right reel when the small combination A group 2 with an operation condition is won internally, the bell 1 cannot be pulled in the symbol number priority control.

  For the above reasons, when the small combination A43 is set as the same payout that is the same as the predetermined payout small combination, and the first stop operation is input to the right reel, the acquired number priority control is performed. The stop control table for drawing “Bell 1” is selected. In the middle reel and the left reel after the second stop reel, the control by the reel stop control unit is switched to the symbol number priority control, and among the roles that have the possibility of winning according to the reel stop mode. The symbols included in the most winning combinations are stopped, and the low payout small winning combination is awarded.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the six types of symbol combinations of the low payout small roles A37 to A42 are set as combinations of specific symbols that shift to a replay high probability avoidance game state to be described later, and are not recommended during non-AT. Further disadvantages are imposed on malicious players who enter the sequence of operations.

[3-4-3. About small role A group 3 with operating conditions]
As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, the small combination A group 3 with operation conditions is a set including four groups of small combinations A groups 3-1 to 3-4 with operation conditions. Configured. The small combination A groups 3-1 to 3-4 with operation conditions correspond to the same symbol combinations as the small combination A group 2 with operation conditions, except that they do not have the control combination A43. .

  When the first stop operation is input to the middle reel at the time of internal winning of the small role A group 3 with operation conditions, a stop control table for drawing “cherry” or “BAR” is selected. In the case of the small role A group 3-1 with operating conditions, the small role A9 “Bell 1-Cherry Replay” and the small role A10 “Bell 2 BAR-Replay 2” are included. Since this is a combination that can obtain the same payout (same payout combination), a stop control table for drawing in “cherry” or “BAR” is selected by the obtained number priority control. For the left reel and the right reel after the second stop reel, the control by the reel stop control unit is switched to the symbol number priority control. Specifically, when the symbol stopped on the middle reel is “cherry”, when the first stop operation is input to the right reel, the symbol having the largest number of winning combinations remaining to be won "Bell 1" is drawn. When the second stop operation is input to the left reel, control is performed so that one of “watermelon 1”, “watermelon 2”, and “BAR” is pulled in, so that any of the small roles A37 to A42 is aligned. It has become.

[3-5. Expected value when the standard operation order is input and when irregular press is input]
As described above, if the first stop operation is always input to the left reel in a situation where the operation order is not notified to the player, nine payouts can be obtained in the internal winning of the small role group 1 with operation conditions. In the case of the internal winning of the small role groups 2 and 3 with operating conditions, nine payouts are obtained with a probability of about 1/4. On the other hand, if the irregular push is always input, nine dividends are obtained with a probability of about 1/4 when the internal winning of the small role group 1 with operating conditions is obtained. Is a correct answer in the push order with a probability of about 1/4, and 9 payouts are obtained, and an incorrect answer is given in the order of 3/4, and a single payout is obtained.

  In the case of a conventional gaming machine, if an irregular push is always input without any notification of the push order, nine payouts are given with a probability of about one quarter when winning the internal combination of the small group 1 with operating conditions. As a result, at the time of internal winning of the small roles groups 2 and 3 with operating conditions, nine dividends are obtained in the correct order of pushing with a probability of about 1/4, and pushing with a probability of about 3/4. In order, the answer is incorrect and a 9/4 payout is obtained. Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, an increase in the expected value of the number of acquired sheets when an irregular pressing is performed is suppressed compared to the conventional case. In addition, the penalty set in the gaming machine 1 may be lightened, and when the degree of bias of the winning probability of the small role groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions is small, a penalty for irregular pressing is unnecessary. It may be.

[3-6. About game state transition]
Next, the game state set in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 10, and the prize lottery table in each game state will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has an RT0 to RT4 game state and a bonus game state. Here, the RT0 game state is a game state that transitions after the end of the bonus game, and the RT1 game state is a game state in which a bonus such as BB1 is stayed until the bonus is won after winning internally.

[RT0 game state]
As shown in FIG. 10, the RT0 game state is a game state that shifts after the bonus game state and the replay high probability avoidance game state end. As shown in FIG. 5, in the RT2 game state and the RT4 game state, the probabilities that the replaying role and replaying role groups 1 to 4 are won are the same, and in the RT0 game state, the replaying role groups 1 to 1 are selected. The winning probability of 4 is zero.

[RT2 game state (first game state)]
As shown in FIG. 10, the RT2 game state is a game state that shifts when a bell is missed (small roles A9 to A16 and small roles A33 to A36 are missed) in the RT0 game state and the RT3 game state. Thus, the game state is the easiest to stay in the non-AT state. In addition, when inputting the recommended reference operation order in the gaming machine 1, in principle, the RT2 game state is not shifted.

[RT3 game state (second game state)]
As shown in FIG. 10, the RT3 game state is a game state that shifts when the first specific symbol combination is displayed in the RT2 game state, and the probabilities of the replaying role and replaying role groups 1 to 4 Is set higher than other game states. Specifically, when the re-gamer groups 1 to 4 are elected, when a proper operation order that is a correct answer is input, a combination of first specific symbols (not shown) is displayed, and the process proceeds accordingly. It is in a game state.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 enters the AT state, the game state is promoted from the first game state (RT2) and stays in the second game state (RT3). Benefits can be obtained by notifying the operation order that is the correct answer for the role A groups 1-3. However, when the re-game player groups 1 to 4 are elected, if an incorrect operation order is input, the second specific symbol combination (not shown) is displayed and falls into the RT2 game state. Become. Even if a bell is missed, the player falls into the RT2 game state in the same manner.

[RT4 game state (replay high probability avoidance game state)]
Here, the RT4 game state will be described in particular. In the RT4 game state, in the RT0, RT2-3 game states, when the lottery numbers 4 to 15 (the small role A groups 1-1 to 3-4 with operation conditions) are won, an irregular pressing operation that becomes an incorrect answer The game state is shifted to when an order (second operation order) is input.

  The RT4 game state in the present embodiment is a so-called finite RT, and when a predetermined number of times (specifically, 10 times) of game results are obtained, the RT4 game state shifts to the RT0 game state. Even if a correct operation order is input in the re-gamer groups 1 to 4 and a specific stop event is displayed, the game state is not changed. Further, in the RT4 game state, the probability of replaying is set lower than in the RT3 game state (second game state), and in addition to the AT non-lottery game accumulated by irregular pressing etc., the sub control board In 100B, the lottery for giving an AT game is restricted. For this reason, when it shifts to RT4, in addition to the penalty given by irregular pushing, it suffers further disadvantage.

  In other words, in this embodiment, by setting such a replay high probability avoidance game state, a malicious player who inputs an operation order not recommended at the time of non-AT can enter a RT3 game state in which replay is highly probable. I try to avoid being promoted or staying. Further, in the RT4 game state, since the AT game lottery is restricted, a further disadvantage is imposed on a malicious player.

[RT1 game state (inside)]
The RT1 game state is a game state in which a special role is won internally in the RT0, RT2-RT4 game states, and the special game is not won, and the BB1 role is won after the next game. The game state where the flag is carried over. In the RT1 gaming state, a BB1 role or the like can be won by pressing a stop button at a timing when a symbol such as red seven or blue seven is drawn.

[Bonus game state]
After the RT1 game state, or in the RT0, RT2-RT4 game state, when a special combination is won, a bonus game is started from the next game. The bonus game is an advantageous game state because the expected value of the number of game media to be paid out is set higher than other game states. In the present embodiment, the bonus game is terminated when the acquired number exceeds the specified number. Note that after the bonus game is over, the game state is set to the RT0 game state, and the stop of the missed bell is controlled to shift to the RT2 game state.

[4. Functional configuration of gaming machine]
Here, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and is realized mainly by the main control board 100A and the sub control board 100B. As shown in the figure, the main control board 100A includes an internal lottery unit IL, a reel stop control unit RC, a winning determination unit WJ, a game state setting unit GS, and an operation state management unit MM. . The sub-control board 100B includes an effect control unit PC, a notification game lottery unit AL, a notification game execution unit AP, a penalty setting unit PG, and a RAM 195.

[4-1. Functional configuration of main control board 100A]
The main control board 100A controls the entire game executed on the gaming machine 1 by executing a main program and an interrupt program stored in advance in the ROM 104. When the CPU 101 of the main control board 100A accepts inputs such as a bet button operation by the player, a game medium input by the player, and an operation of the start lever (start operation unit) 12, the internal lottery unit IL performs an internal lottery. In addition, the reel drive signals 154a to 154c are generated to control the rotation of the reels R1 to R3. Thereafter, when stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are sequentially output from the stop buttons 13a to 13c (stop operation unit), the reels are controlled to be stopped by the control of the reel stop control unit RC.

  The internal lottery section IL is configured to include a random number generator for generating random numbers, and at the timing when the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected, one random number within a certain range, for example, 0 to 65535. Generate numeric values. Further, the internal lottery unit IL selects a prize lottery table corresponding to the current game state. The internal lottery unit IL compares the random number generated by the random number generator with the selected prize lottery table, determines the presence / absence of the winning combination and the winning combination, and outputs information indicating the result of the internal lottery, A flag corresponding to the result of the internal lottery (that is, a winning flag) is recorded not only in the RAM 105 but also in the internal lottery result storage area in the RAM 195 of the sub control board 100B. The winning flag is referred to when determining an effect table or executing an AT lottery.

  The reel stop control unit RC selects a stop control table based on the result of the internal lottery, and is stopped on the active line based on the selected stop control table and the timing when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed. Control the design. Details of the processing by the reel stop control unit RC will be described later.

  The winning determination unit WJ determines whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols stopped on the active line after the symbols of all reels are stopped.

  The game state setting unit GS sets a game state in the gaming machine 1 according to conditions. The game state setting unit GS of the present embodiment sets one of the RT0 to RT4 game states and the bonus game state according to the conditions. Specifically, the game state setting unit GS The GS is when the combination of specific symbols on the winning line L1 is stopped, when the special role is won or won, or when the number of games specified in the RT4 gaming state is digested, Set to transition game state. The game state flag set by the game state setting unit GS is recorded not only in the RAM 105 but also in the game state storage area in the RAM 195 of the sub-control board 100B, and is referred to when the notification game lottery unit AL executes the AT lottery. Is done. When the game state setting unit GS sets the game state to the RT4 gaming state, the number of RT4 games is recorded in the RAM 105 (set to 10 times). The number of RT4 games is decremented each time a player executes a game, and when the number of RT4 games becomes 0, the game state shifts to a game state in which the replay probability is equal to or less than that in the RT2 game state. Set to

  The operation state management unit MM is a functional block that manages the operation contents of the player during one game period. Specifically, the operation state management unit MM holds an operation indicating an operation input by the player to the operation unit OP for a predetermined period. The operation state management unit MM updates the operation information every time the main control board 100A receives the start operation instruction signal 112 and the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c. The operation information updated at any time by the operation state management unit MM is recorded in the RAM 105 or the RAM 195 of the sub control board 100B, and is referred to when a penalty setting process is performed in the sub control board 100B.

[4-2. Functional configuration of sub control board 100B]
Next, the sub control board 100B is a control board belonging to the lower level of the main control board 100A, and signals and information are transmitted from the main control board 100A to the sub control board 100B. No signal or information can be input to 100A.

  The effect control unit PC refers to the flag corresponding to the result of the internal lottery recorded in the RAM 195 and selects the effect table recorded in the ROM 194. Further, the effect control unit PC newly generates a random value, sets an effect pattern to be displayed on the display 30 based on the random number value and the selected effect table, and executes the set effect pattern. To do.

  The notification game lottery unit AL determines the number of games of the notification game to be given to the player by lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The notification game lottery may be changed according to the game state, such as high probability during bonus games and low probability in other game states, or may be changed according to the internal winning combination. Also good. When the notification game is won, the number of games to be given to the player is stored in the AT game counter of the RAM 195.

  In addition, the notification game lottery unit AL in the present embodiment includes a game state determination unit GJ and a penalty game determination unit PJ, which function as follows.

  First, the game state determination unit GJ refers to the flag in the game state storage area of the RAM 195 to determine whether or not the game state is set to the RT4 game state. When the RT4 game state is set, the lottery in the notification game lottery unit AL is limited. In this case, for example, the notification game lottery section AL is not selected so that the notification game lottery to be given to the player is not performed, or the probability or number of times of giving the notification game is lower than in other RT2 game states. The lottery of the notification game in is controlled.

  Further, the penalty game determination unit PJ determines whether or not the number of AT non-lottery games recorded in the RAM 195 is zero. When the number of AT non-lottery games is 1 or more, the notification game lottery unit AL is controlled not to perform the lottery of the notification game to be given to the player.

  The notification game execution unit AP is a functional block that determines whether or not to execute the notification game. The notification game execution unit AP monitors the AT game counter recorded in the RAM 195, and determines the timing for giving the notification game to the player when the AT game counter becomes 1 or more. This timing may be after the notification game is won and after the predetermined game is further digested, or may be started when the bonus game state ends, and is given to the player at a predetermined timing. You may do it. Then, when the notification game is started, the notification game execution unit AP sets an “AT game flag” and causes the effect control unit PC to execute the AT game effect over a predetermined number of games. The “AT game flag” is a flag that is turned on during an AT game (AT state) and turned off during a non-AT game (non-AT state), and is recorded in the RAM 195. In addition, every time one game is executed for the AT game, the notification game execution unit AP decrements the AT game counter by 1 and ends the AT game when the AT game counter reaches, for example, zero. Turn off the flag.

  The penalty setting unit PG gives a penalty to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the penalty setting unit PG determines whether or not an irregular push has been made in the non-AT state by confirming the flag during the AT game and the operation information output from the operation state management unit MM. When an irregular push is input in the non-AT state, 5 is added to the counter of the AT non-lottery game number recorded in the RAM 195. In addition, for example, the number of AT non-lottery games to be added may be increased as the number of times the irregular push in the non-AT state is input increases.

[5. About the operation of the gaming machine]
Next, details of the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 performs an initialization process after turning on the power, and executes the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

[5-1. One game flow]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. First, the CPU 101 determines based on the medal insertion signal 160 or the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c whether or not an insertion bet operation by inserting a medal or a storage bet operation by pressing the bet button 11 has been performed, (S100). If any signal is detected, the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step, determines whether a start lever operation has been performed based on the start operation instruction signal 112, and waits until a signal is detected (S101). When the CPU 101 detects the start operation instruction signal 112, the bet operation is prohibited (S102). More specifically, the solenoid of the medal selector device is turned off by the medal block signal 161, the passage route of the medal selector device is switched, and the game medal is discharged to the medal tray 40 even when it is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. Also, bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c are not accepted.

  Next, the internal lottery unit IL obtains a counter value via the input / output port 107 from the counter circuit that increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to 3FFFH and makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds. It is set as a numerical value (S103). Next, referring to the flag indicating the game state recorded in the RAM 105, a prize lottery table corresponding to the game state is selected (S104). Then, the internal lottery unit IL uses the selected prize lottery table to determine which numerical value range set for each lottery target on the prize lottery table belongs to the winning lottery table, A flag is set (S105). Next, based on the winning flag set in step S105, the reel stop control unit RC prepares a stop control table to be referred to in the reel stop control (S106). The stop control table will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, the elapsed time required for one game is measured in order to prevent the player from consuming many game medals in a short time. In this embodiment, the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, and 15 games or more cannot be executed per minute. Specifically, referring to a timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds indicating the elapsed time of one game, when the timer value reaches 0, the timer value is set to an initial value corresponding to 4.1 seconds. Reset to the value (2050). Therefore, even if the start lever is operated in step S101, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the rotation of the reel of the previous game, the reels R1 to R3 are in a standby state without being rotated, and are in a standby state. The player is informed by a lamp or sound (S107). Then, the CPU 101 supplies pulses to the reel drive signals 154a to 154c and drives the stepping motors sequentially or simultaneously to rotate the three reels (S108).

  Next, the CPU 101 shifts all three reels R1 to R3 to a constant rotational speed through an acceleration period of 10 steps. It is detected that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed, this detection time is set as a reference time, measurement of the remaining time until the automatic stop time elapses from this reference time is started, and the stop buttons 13a to 13 The LED built in the stop button is turned on to notify that 13c can be received.

  Then, the reel stop control unit RC performs a reel stop process for stopping the three reels R1 to R3 (S109). Although details will be described later, in the reel stop process, when the stop button 13a to 13c is input by the player and the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected, the stop control table selected in step S106 and the stop control table are selected. Based on the symbol position on the reel obtained at the button operation timing, the symbol number PN to be stopped on the effective line L1 is determined, and braking force is applied by all-phase excitation that simultaneously excites all winding phases. Then, a reel stop process for rotating and stopping at a inertia corresponding to 15 steps after starting all-phase excitation is performed on each reel. On the other hand, when the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (when the remaining time runs out), the reels for which the stop operation has not been performed are automatically stopped.

  Next, when all the reels are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established on a valid winning line (S110), and if it has won, a game value set for each winning combination is given. To do. Next, the CPU 101 performs a game end determination process (S111), and subsequently performs a winning flag clear process (S112). In S112, if the winning flag established in the game is a special role that can carry over the flag, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and the winning flag is not cleared if it is missed without winning. . On the other hand, if the winning flag established in the game is a small role award that the flag cannot carry over, the winning flag is cleared regardless of whether the winning flag is won or not missed.

  The game state setting process is performed in accordance with the conditions established during the processes of S110 to S112. For example, the CPU 101 sets the game state of the gaming machine 1 by determining whether or not a combination of specific symbols is displayed on the active line after all reels are stopped, which will be described in detail later.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a re-game prize has been won (S113). If it is determined that a prize has been won, automatic bet processing is performed (S100a), and the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that the player has not won a prize, the prohibition of the betting operation performed in step S102 is canceled (S114) so that a game medal can be inserted or the input of the bet button 11 can be accepted, and the next game is started. Therefore, the process returns to step S100.

[5-2. Reel stop control process]
Here, with reference to FIG. 13A and FIG. 13B, the reel stop process in S109 when the small part A groups 1, 2, and 3 with operation conditions are won will be described.

  FIG. 13A is a flowchart for explaining the reel stop process when the small combinations A groups 1-1 to 1-4 with operation conditions (that is, the second small combination groups with operation conditions) are won. As shown in the figure, in S109-A1, the first stop operation instruction signal is detected, and it is determined whether or not the reference operation order is input (S109-A2).

  When the small part A groups with operation conditions 1-1 to 1-4 (that is, the second small part group with operational conditions) are won, the correct operation order (first operation order) that is correct is the standard. If the reference operation order is input (YES in S109-A2), a stop control table for winning a predetermined payout small combination is selected for each reel (S109-A3). The reels are controlled to stop according to the input stop operation instruction signal (S109-A4). The reel stop control in S109-A4 is the acquired number priority control, and is the stop control for drawing in the small combinations A1 to A8 that can obtain the maximum nine payouts.

  In addition, an operation order other than the reference operation order (non-reference operation order) corresponds to an operation order (second operation order) that becomes an incorrect answer by irregular pressing, and this operation order is input (S109-). In the case of A2 (NO), a stop control table for winning a non-standard operation bonus is selected for each reel (S109-A5), and each reel is controlled to stop according to the input stop operation instruction signal (S109-A5). S109-A6). The reel stop control in S109-A6 is the earned number priority control, which is a stop control for drawing any one of the small roles A9 to A16, and whether or not these roles win according to the timing of input by the player. Is determined.

  FIG. 13B is a flowchart for explaining the reel stop process when the small combinations A groups 2-1 to 3-4 with operation conditions (that is, the first small combination groups with operation conditions) are won. As shown in the figure, in S109-B1, the first stop operation instruction signal is detected, whether or not the correct operation sequence is input (S109-B2), and whether or not the reference operation sequence is input Is determined (S109-B3).

  When the correct operation sequence is input (YES in S109-B2), a stop control table for winning a predetermined payout small combination is selected for each reel (S109-B4), and the input stop is input. Each reel is controlled to stop according to the operation instruction signal (S109-B5). The reel stop control in S109-B5 is the acquired number priority control, and is the stop control that draws in the small roles A17 to A32 from which the maximum nine payouts can be obtained.

  When the reference operation order is input (YES in S109-B3), a stop control table for winning the reference operation small role is selected for each reel (S109-B6), and the input stop is input. Each reel is controlled to stop in accordance with the operation instruction signal (S109-B7). The reel stop control in S109-B7 is the winning number priority control, and any two of the small combinations A9 to A16 that can obtain the maximum nine payouts and any one of the small combinations A33 to A35. It becomes stop control to draw in, and it is determined whether or not these winnings are won according to the input timing by the player.

  In addition, when a second operation order that is an incorrect operation order and different from the reference operation order is input (NO in S109-B3), the stop control table for the low payout small combination is displayed. Each reel is controlled to be stopped according to the selected stop operation instruction signal (S109-B8). Specifically, in the first stop reel, the symbols constituting the winning combination that is the same payout as the predetermined payout small winning combination are drawn by the obtained number priority control (S109-B9). In the second stop reel and / or the third stop reel, the symbols included in the most winning combinations are stopped by the symbol number priority control among the combinations having the possibility of winning according to the stop mode of the reels. Control (S109-B10, S109-B11).

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when the small role A group 2 with operation conditions is won, as shown in FIGS. "Bell 1 (first symbol)" is drawn. Then, after “Bell 1” stops on the right reel, the winning combinations that are likely to win are limited to the small roles A37 to A43. The small roles A37 to A42 have two or more common symbols (two types of second symbols) “BAR” and “cherry” in the middle reel, and “watermelon 1” and “watermelon 2” in the left reel. “BAR” has three types of common symbols (three types of third symbols) in two or more roles. Therefore, by the number-of-symbol priority control, the small number 43 (same payout small number) is used. Control is performed so that the low payout small combinations A37 to A42 are preferentially drawn.

  When the small part A group 3 with operating conditions is elected, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, when the middle reel is in the first stop, the acquired number priority control is performed. "BAR" or "Cherry" symbol is drawn. The symbols of the medium reels of the low payout small roles (small roles A37 to A43) are the same as the symbols of the medium reels of the two small roles of the standard operation small roles of “BAR” and “Cherry” (two kinds of first types The two small combinations in the standard operation small combination are the same dividend combination with the same dividend as the predetermined dividend small combination. Then, after “Cherry” stops on the middle reel, the winning combinations that are likely to win are limited to the small combinations A37 to A39, for example, the small combination A9. The small roles A37 to A42 have three or more common symbols (three types of second symbols) “watermelon 1”, “watermelon 2”, and “BAR” in the left reel, and in the right reel , "Bell 1" has a common symbol (one type of third symbol) in two or more roles, and a lower dividend than the small role A9 etc. The roles A37 to A42 are controlled to be drawn preferentially.

[5-3. Winning judgment process]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning determination process in step S110. In this winning determination process, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line that is activated after the reels are stopped is checked to determine whether or not a winning combination has been won. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, processing for starting a bonus game is performed if the winning combination is a special winning combination, and a dividend is awarded if the winning combination is small.

  First, the CPU 101 makes a winning determination with reference to a winning determination table recorded in the ROM 104 (S110-1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small combination has been won (S110-2). If it is determined that a winning combination has been won, a payout process corresponding to the small combination is performed (S110-3).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a special combination is won (S110-4). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a flag corresponding to the winning special role is set (S110-5), and the maximum small role winning number (remaining winning number) and the maximum game number (remaining maximum game number) are set. (S110-6). At this time, the game state setting unit GS sets the game state to shift to the bonus game state.

  After S110-4, the game state setting unit GS confirms the current game state. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the game is in the RT0 gaming state or the RT2-3 game state (S110-7). If the game state is RT0, RT2-3, the combination of symbols arranged on the active line is confirmed (S110-8), and the game state other than these (ie, RT1, RT4 game state) In this case, the winning determination process is terminated without confirming the symbol combination.

  Then, as a result of confirming the combination of symbols that have been stopped, if there is a bell spill or combination of second specific symbols on the active line L1, the game state is set to the RT2 game state (S110-9, S110). -10). If the first specific symbol combination is displayed, the game state is set to the RT3 game state (S110-11, S110-12). Further, when the small combinations A37 to A42 which are low payout small combinations are displayed, the game state is set to the RT4 game state (S110-13, S110-14). When the game state is set to RT4, a flag in the RT4 game is set, and further, the number of RT4 games is set to 10 and recorded in the RAM 105 (S110-15, S110-16).

[5-4. Game end determination process]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the game end determination process in step S111. In this game end determination process, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied in the game for which the end condition is set.

  First, the CPU 101 refers to the special combination flag to determine whether or not a bonus game is in progress (S111-1). If the bonus game is being played (in the case of YES), it is further determined whether or not the bonus game end condition is satisfied (S111-2). If the end condition is satisfied, the bonus game flag is cleared. (S111-3), the game state is set to transition to the RT0 game state (S111-4).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the RT4 game state by referring to the game state flag recorded in the RAM 105 (S111-5). If it is the RT4 game state, the number of RT4 games is determined. 1 is subtracted (S111-6). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of RT4 games is 0. If it is 0, the game state is set to shift to the RT0 game state (S111-7, S111-8).

[6. Processing of Sub Control Board 100B]
Next, processing of the sub control board 100B when receiving a command from the main control board 100A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of processing executed by the sub control board 100B.

  In S1501, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command received from the main control board 100A. If there is, the process proceeds to S1502. If not, exit.

  In S1502, command analysis is performed to analyze what command is determined as an unprocessed command in S1501.

  In S1503, it is determined whether an internal lottery command has been received. If an internal lottery command has been received, the process proceeds to S1504, and if it is not an internal lottery command, the process proceeds to S1507.

  In S1504, AT lottery processing is performed. Details will be described later.

  In S1505, an effect set process is performed. In this process, for example, when an internal lottery command is received, an effect lottery table is executed by selecting an effect lottery table corresponding to the winning flag of the internal lottery recorded in the RAM 195, and based on the result of the internal lottery. Set the production.

  In S1506, other processing based on the internal winning command is executed.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether a stop button reception command has been received. If a stop button acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to S1508; otherwise, the process proceeds to S1509.

  In step S1508, stop command reception processing is executed. One of the stop command reception processes is a penalty setting process, the details of which will be described later.

  In step S1509, another process corresponding to another command is executed. The other commands are, for example, a demo screen displayed when a demo command for displaying a demo screen is received from the main control board 100A, or a payout screen when a payout command for displaying a payout screen is received from the main control board 100A. Is displayed.

[6-1. AT lottery process]
Next, the AT lottery process in S1504 of FIG. 16 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of AT lottery processing performed by the sub-control board 100B.

  First, in S1601, it is determined whether or not a penalty game is in progress. Also, “in penalty game” means a game that is actually taking a penalty. Whether or not a penalty game is in progress is determined based on the penalty game information stored in the penalty information storage area of the RAM 195 (AT non-lottery game counter). In S1601, if the counter of the AT non-lottery game number is 1 or more, it is determined that a penalty game is in progress (in the case of YES), the AT non-lottery game number is decremented (S1602), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the counter of the AT non-lottery game number is 0 (NO), the process proceeds to S1603.

  In S1603, it is determined whether or not it is the RT4 game state by referring to the flag of the game state. Since the AT lottery is limited in the RT4 game state of the embodiment, the process is terminated without executing the later-described AT lottery step (in the case of YES). On the other hand, if the game is not in the RT4 game state (NO), the process proceeds to the next S1604.

  In S1604, it is determined whether or not the game state is a bonus game state. If the game state is a bonus game state, the process proceeds to S1605. Execute the process. The ROM 194 of the sub control board 100B records an AT lottery table in which a numerical range is associated with the result of the internal lottery. In S1605 and S1606, a separate random number value is acquired in the sub-control board 100B and the AT lottery table is referred to determine the number of AT games to be given to the player. In the present embodiment, separate AT lottery tables are used for the bonus game state and other cases, and the former case is set so that the probability of winning the AT is higher. After the AT lottery is performed, in S1607 and S1608, the number of winning AT games is accumulated in the RAM 195, thereby completing the AT lottery process.

  In this embodiment, the number of penalty games is decremented if a penalty game is in progress regardless of whether the game is in the RT4 game state. For example, in S1601, S1062, and S1603, the number of penalty games is decremented. If the order is reversed and the game state is RT4, the penalty game number may not be decremented.

[6-2. Stop command reception process (penalty setting process)]
Next, the stop command reception process (penalty setting process) in S1508 of FIG. 16 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the penalty setting process performed in the stop command acceptance display process.

  First, in S1701, it is determined whether or not a non-AT state. Here, if the AT game flag in the RAM 195 is off, the process proceeds to S1702, and if the AT game flag is on, the process is terminated without giving a penalty.

  In S1702, it is determined by referring to the operation information recorded in the RAM 195 whether or not the player has performed the stop operation of the middle stop button 13b or the right stop button 13c as the first stop operation. If it is determined in S1702 that a pressing order different from the reference operation order has been input, 5 is added to the AT non-lottery game count (S1703). In the present embodiment, as can be seen from the explanation of FIG. 17 and the like, when the number of AT non-lottery games becomes 1 or more, the next game is in the penalty game, and the AT lottery process is not performed. .

[7. Others]
In the present embodiment, the winning line is only the winning line L1 that goes down to the right of the reel window 20. However, the present invention is a gaming machine having one other winning line or a plurality of winning lines. Needless to say, the present invention is applied.

  In the present embodiment, when an appropriate pressing order that is correct when the re-gamer groups 1 to 4 are selected is input, the game is promoted from the first game state to the second game state with a high probability of replay. However, it may have a game state in which replay is more likely than the second game state. Further, in the game state in which the replay is highly probable, the replay high probability avoidance game is displayed in the same manner as in the first game state or the like by displaying the small roles A37 to A42 that are low payout small roles. It may be shifted to a state.

  In addition, the processes of the notification game lottery unit AL, the notification game execution unit AP, and the penalty setting unit PG are not limited to the above-described modes. For example, an AT non-lottery game of 10G or more against irregular pressing in a non-AT state. May be given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the payout for the predetermined payroll minister or the standard operation miniature is set as 10 and the payout for the low payout miniature is set as 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The payout of the small combination or the standard operation small combination may be 15 and the low payout small combination may be two. In addition, the specification may be such that the standard operation small part is missed in about one-half or about one-sixth.

  In the present embodiment, in the small roles A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions, when the left reel is the first stop reel, when the middle reel is the first stop reel, the right reel is the first stop reel. In the operation sequence with three choices, when the appropriate operation sequence that is the correct answer is pressed, 9 cards that are the maximum payout can be obtained. For example, left middle right, left and right middle, If you press any one of the six correct operation sequences of the middle right left, middle left / right, right left middle, right middle left, etc., you can be sure to get the maximum 9 payouts. In other cases, it is also possible to employ a small combination A group with six operation conditions as in the case of the above embodiment. In addition, if one operation order is pressed in the four-choice operation order corresponding to the middle right left, middle left / right, right left middle, right right middle left irregular pressing, it is possible to reliably obtain 9 cards that are the maximum payout, In this case, four types of small combinations A with operating conditions may be employed as in the case of the above embodiment.

[Second Embodiment]
Note that in the first embodiment, the small role A group 1 with an operation condition has a case where an appropriate operation order (standard operation order) that is correct is input and an operation order that is incorrect (non-standard operation order). ) Is input in both cases, the acquired number priority control and the symbol number priority control may be switched as in the small role A groups 2-3 with operation conditions. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (d), a group of a plurality of roles included in a small role A group 1-1 to 1-4 with an operation condition is selected. Replace with A groups 1′-1 to 1′-4 (replace small role A group 1 with operation condition with small role A group 1 ′ with operation condition). Each of the small combinations A with operating conditions 1'-1 to 1'-4 includes a predetermined payout small combination and a control combination, and further lower the payout rate than when the reference operation order is input The low payout small combination (small combination A37 to A42) to which a payout is awarded is configured. In addition, in each of the small combinations A with operating conditions 1'-1 to 1'-4, the combination of symbols constituting the predetermined payout small combination and the low payout small combination is common, and the same payout as the predetermined payout small combination The combination of symbols constituting the control combination (same payout small combination) is different. In addition, FIG. 20 shows that a group of a plurality of roles included in a small role A group 1-1 to 1-4 with operation conditions is replaced with a small role A group 1'-1 to 1'-4 with operation conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the operation order of an example and the payout.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the small role A group 1 ′ with operation conditions, the stop control when the standard operation order is input gives priority to the symbols constituting the winning combination with the largest number of payouts at the time of winning a prize. Thus, the obtained number priority control is stopped. In addition, regarding the stop control when the non-standard operation sequence in which the payout rate is the lowest in one game derived by the internal lottery is input, the first stop reel is the priority control for the number of acquisitions, and the reels after the second stop reel Thus, it is switched to the symbol number priority control for drawing the symbols included in the most winning combinations among the winning combinations. Here, with reference to FIG. 21, the reel stop processing in S109 when the small role A group 1 'with operation conditions is won will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the reel stop process when any one of the small combinations A groups 1'-1 to 1'-4 with operation conditions is won. As shown in the figure, in S109-C1, the first stop operation instruction signal is detected, and it is determined whether or not the reference operation order has been input (S109-C2).

  When the reference operation order is input (YES in S109-C2), a stop control table for winning a predetermined payout small combination is selected for each reel (S109-C3), and the stop operation instruction input Each reel is controlled to stop according to the signal (S109-C4). The reel stop control in S109-C4 is the earned number priority control, and is the stop control for drawing in the small combinations A1 to A8 that can obtain the maximum nine payouts.

  In addition, when a non-standard operation order that is an incorrect operation order and different from the standard operation order is input (NO in S109-C2), the stop control table for the low payout small combination is selected. (S109-C5), each reel is controlled to stop in accordance with the input stop operation instruction signal. Specifically, in the first stop reel, the symbols constituting the winning combination that is the same payout as the predetermined payout small winning combination are drawn by the obtained number priority control (S109-C6). In the second stop reel and / or the third stop reel, the symbols included in the most winning combinations are stopped by the symbol number priority control among the combinations having the possibility of winning according to the stop mode of the reels. Control (S109-C7, S109-C8).

  When the small part A group 1 ′ with operation conditions is won, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19D, when the right reel is in the first stop, the acquired number priority control is performed. "Bell 1" is drawn. And after "Bell 1" stops on the right reel, the winning combinations that are likely to win are limited to the small roles A5 to A8 and A37 to A42. The small roles A37 to A42 have two or more common symbols “BAR” and “Cherry” on the middle reel, and three common types “Watermelon 1”, “Watermelon 2” and “BAR” on the left reel. Since the symbol to be played has two or more roles, control is performed so that the low payout small combinations A37 to A42 are preferentially drawn over the small combinations A5 to A8 by the symbol number priority control.

  Except for this point, the second embodiment is substantially the same as the case of the first embodiment, and description of points that are substantially the same will be omitted.

  Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

  1 gaming machine, R1 to R3 reel, 12 start lever, 13a to 13c stop button, 30 display unit, 100A main control board, 100B sub control board, 101, 191 CPU.

Claims (11)

A plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
A plurality of stop buttons which are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and for the player to input an instruction to stop the rotation drive;
An internal lottery means for deriving any one of a plurality of lottery objects including a small role group with an operation condition to which a different payout is awarded according to an input order of the stop button by an internal lottery;
A reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel based on the result of the internal lottery of the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button,
The small group with operation condition includes a small group with first operation condition,
In the one game derived by the internal lottery, the first operating condition small role group is
A predetermined payout is awarded when a first operation order that is different from the standard operation order serving as a game reference is input,
When the reference operation order is input, the payout rate in the one game is lower than when the first operation order is input, and
When a second operation order that is different from the reference operation order and the first operation order is input, it is stopped so that the payout rate in the game is lower than when the reference operation order is input Controlled lottery object,
The reel stop control means includes
The first operating condition small role group is derived as a result of the internal lottery,
When the second operation order is input,
The first symbol included in the symbol combination corresponding to the same payout small combination to which the same payout as the predetermined payout is awarded is stopped on the first reel that is stopped first in the second operation order. Control to
In the second reel and the third reel that are stopped after the first reel, the first operating condition small role group is derived as a result of the internal lottery, and the second operation order is input to the reel. among the combinations of symbols which may pay when the first reel is stopped, and the control to stop the symbols included in the combination of the most symbol,
The most symbol combinations are configured to have the first symbol on the first reel,
The operation condition small role group includes a plurality of types of the first operation condition small role groups corresponding to respective operation orders different from the reference operation order,
The reel stop control means includes
When the small group with the first operating condition is won and the reference operation order is input, the same payout as the predetermined payout is determined according to the timing when the player inputs the stop button. Control so that a small role that is awarded may win or not win,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first small role group with operating conditions is :
If the previous SL baseline operation order is input, and the reference operation Small Win the payout is awarded so low payout rate than when the first operation sequence is input,
A low payout small combination in which a payout is awarded so that a payout rate is lower when the second operation order is input than when the reference operation order is input;
The low payout small combination is configured such that the number of corresponding symbol combinations is greater than that of the same payout small combination ,
The combination of symbols corresponding to the low payout small combination has the first symbol common to any of the combination of symbols corresponding to the same payout small combination in the first reel, and the second reel and the second reel Each of the three reels has a symbol that is different from the symbol combination corresponding to the same payout bonus combination with which the first symbol is common.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The combination of symbols corresponding to the low payout small part has one or more types of the first symbols that are common to a plurality of symbol combinations in the first reel,
The low dividend Small Win is a combination of at least two symbols having a second symbol is common in the second reel, and a combination of at least two symbols having a third pattern as a common in the third reel Including
Of the combination of symbols corresponding to the same payout small combination having the first symbol common to each other and the combination of symbols corresponding to the low payout small combination , the second reel has the second symbol. The number of symbol combinations is the largest . In the third reel, the number of symbol combinations having the third symbol is the largest .
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A predetermined game from a plurality of types of game states including a first game state, a second game state having a higher replay probability than the first game state, and a replay high probability avoidance game state Having game state setting means for setting the state;
In the first game state, it is set to shift to the second game state by displaying a specific stop outcome on the active line,
The replay high probability avoidance game state is a game state that is set so as not to be promoted to the second game state even when the specific stop game is displayed on the active line. There,
The game state setting means includes
In the first game state or the second game state, when the combination corresponding to the low payout small combination is stopped on the active line, the game state is shifted to the replay high probability avoidance game state. Set as
When the predetermined number of games is digested in the replay high probability avoidance game state, the replay probability is set to shift to a game state that is equal to or less than the replay probability in the first game state.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 4 is:
In accordance with the result of the internal lottery, the game further comprises a notification game lottery means for performing a lottery to give the player a notification game for notifying the player of the push order or timing advantageous to the player over a predetermined period,
In the replay high probability avoidance game state, the lottery in the notification game lottery means is limited.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Notification game execution for controlling to execute a notification game for notifying an operation sequence or timing advantageous to a player according to a result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means when a predetermined condition is satisfied Means,
In the game in which the operation order or the timing is not notified, when the second operation order is input , the lottery for giving the notification game to the player is not executed until the predetermined number of games is consumed. having a penalty assigning means to make,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The reference operation miniature corresponds to at least one symbol combination to which the same payout as the predetermined payout is awarded,
The reel stop control means includes
When the first operational condition small group is elected and the standard operation order is input, the standard operational small is awarded according to the timing when the player inputs the stop button. Control so that there is a case and a case where it is not won
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The predetermined payout combination has a plurality of corresponding combinations of symbols ,
The number of symbol combinations corresponding to the predetermined payout small combination is larger than the number of symbol combinations corresponding to the reference operation small combination and more than the number of symbol combinations corresponding to the low payout small combination. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The operation condition small role group includes a second small role group with operation conditions,
In the one game derived from the internal lottery, the second small role group with operation conditions is
When the reference operation order is input, a predetermined payout is awarded,
When an operation order different from the reference operation order is input, it is a lottery subject that is controlled to stop so that a payout rate in the game is lower than when the reference operation order is input. A gaming machine. A gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein
The reel stop control means includes
When the small group with the second operation condition is won and an operation order different from the reference operation order is input, the predetermined button is selected according to the timing when the player inputs the stop button. Control so that a small role that receives the same payout as the payout may win or not win,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein
In the one game derived from the internal lottery, the second small role group with operation conditions is
When the reference operation order is input, the reference operation order is input when the predetermined payroll combination to which the predetermined payout is awarded and the operation order different from the reference operation order are input. A low payout small role in which a payout is awarded so that the payout rate in the one game is lower than
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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