JP5285166B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Kind Code: A1 The second type BB combination is employed to increase the difference in the payout rate between AT and non-AT.
[Solution]
In the gaming machine 1, when the special game state transition combination wins, the game state shifts to a special game state having the same replay probability as the game state at the time of winning. In the special game state (CBB3 game state) that has transitioned from the replay high probability state (RT2 game state), a special game (CB role) that displays a small winning combination regardless of the result of the internal lottery is given. For the lottery in the game, only the re-game winning lottery (RT2 re-game winning group 1 to 4) that displays any of the small roles that can be won on the active line when the re-gamer wins internally. Rather, a special role that displays winning small roles regardless of the result of the internal lottery is selected internally, and multiple types of special role lottery objects that display any of the possible small roles on the active line (special The winning groups 1-4) are included. These lottery objects are subjected to different stop control depending on the input operation order.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines have a normal game state and a replay high-probability game state set so that the winning probability of replay is higher than that of the normal game state. In a game state where replay is highly probable, the probability of being able to play a game without inserting medals is high, so that the game state is advantageous to the player compared to the normal game state.

  In addition, the gaming machine has a combination of a specific symbol for transitioning to a game state with a high replay probability, and an operation order and timing for winning a push order small combination by controlling the image and sound of the sub-control board. Some of them have an AT (assist time) function for notifying the operation order and timing for displaying a specific stoppage event.

  In the AT state, not only is it possible to pay out the push order small role, but it also makes it easier to stay in the game state where the replay probability is high, but a high payout rate is realized, but in the non-AT state, these benefits are received. Since it has become difficult, a wave of balls is created by the non-AT state and the AT state.

  In addition, as one of bonuses permitted for gaming machines, there is an accessory continuous operation device (hereinafter referred to as a second type BB in this specification) related to a second type special accessory.

  After winning the second type BB winning combination (second type BB combination), the second type special combination (hereinafter referred to as CB in this specification) operates continuously and is predetermined. It continues until the winning of the combination starting the payout exceeding the number, the single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB), or the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) is started.

  During the second type BB game, the CB game may be started even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the CB combination is not prepared. When the CB game is started, each small role set in the gaming machine is set. Reel stop control is employed in which at least one of the plurality of reels provided in the gaming machine is stopped within 75 msec by forcibly operating the condition device.

  Patent Document 1 below employs MB (middle bonus) as the second type BB, and as a role established during the MB game, special roles 2 to 4 (SB1 to SB3) serving as an end timing thereof There are six types of re-game combination 1, re-play game combination 2, and re-game combination 1 & 2. The six types of winning combinations established during the MB game are set so that the number of payouts can be obtained according to the input stop operation.

  Further, as the second type BB, there is a game state transition at the time of winning or at the end as in the case of Patent Document 1, but before the winning regardless of the winning or end of the second type BB role. It is also known that the game state after and the game state after completion are the same. In the second type BB where the game state before and after winning is the same, the replay is set to win with the same probability as the game state before and after that.

JP 2011-110066 A

  As a general position of the second type BB in the gaming machine, a large acquisition number can be obtained by the winning, and the game characteristic of digesting the normal game while realizing great expectation for the winning of the second type BB is realized. It can be considered.

  Since the gaming machine in Patent Document 1 is expected to win a large number by completing the MB game without winning the special roles 2 to 4, the expectation for the special role 1 that is the role to start the MB game is expected. Is considered to be close to the positioning of the second type BB as described above.

  Here, as another direction of adopting the second type BB, for example, while winning at a frequency higher than the general level, the head by the presence / absence of notification of the operation order or the like is increased, and the non-AT state and AT It is conceivable to increase the difference in the appearance rate between the state and the state. By adopting such a second type BB, a clear ball is realized in the AT state and the non-AT state.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention can increase the difference in the payout rate between AT time and non-AT time by adopting the second type BB, and realize a sharp game characteristic. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can be used.

  In view of the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels R1 to R3, in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and driven to rotate, and to stop the rotation driving. A plurality of stop buttons 13a to 13c for a player to input an instruction, a normal game state (RT0 gaming state or RT1 gaming state), and a replay high probability state in which a replay probability is higher than the normal game state ( RT2 gaming state) and a plurality of special game states (CBB1 gaming state or CBB2 gaming state and CBB3 gaming state) having the same replay probability as each of the normal game state and the replay high probability state. Game state setting means GS for setting a predetermined game state and a plurality of types of lottery objects set according to the game state The internal lottery means IL for deriving any one lottery object by internal lottery, the result of the internal lottery of the internal lottery means, and the stop button stop operation, the symbols within a predetermined range. And a reel stop control means RC that controls to stop the reel by pulling in, wherein the special game state includes at least one of the plurality of reels in the predetermined pull-in range. A game state in which a special game (CB game) is provided that stops within a pull-in range smaller than the inside and displays a winning combination on the active line regardless of the result of the internal lottery, When the special game state transition combination (lottery target number 19) that shifts to the special game state wins, the state setting means is configured to transfer the special game state. The special game state is set when the game state is set to shift to the special game state in which the replay probability is equal to the game state at the time of winning the winning combination and a payout exceeding a predetermined quantity (for example, 13) is performed. In the special game in the special game state (CBB3 game state) in which the replay high probability state (RT2 game state) and the replay probability are equal to each other. The lottery target includes a plurality of types of replay winning lottery (RT2 replay winning group 1 to 4) that display any of the small roles that can be won on the active line while the replaying player wins internally, Multiple types that display any of the small roles that can be won on the active line while the special role (CB role) that displays the winning roles on the active line regardless of the result of the internal lottery is won internally The special feature lottery targets (special role winning groups 1 to 4) are included, and the reel stop control means RC wins the multiple types of replay winning lottery targets and the multiple types of special role lottery targets. In this case, when a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order (for example, forward pressing and pinching pressing) serving as a game reference is input, the first payout number (for example, 13 sheets) is acquired. In this way, the symbols of the winning combinations are controlled so that the second winning number (for example, 3) is acquired when the reference operation order is input. When a stop control is performed and another operation order different from the predetermined operation order is input, a third payout number (for example, 14 sheets) can be obtained. Stop and control the design of the small role ( Stop control patterns 2 to 5), the predetermined operation order is determined as a different operation order in each of the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery targets (specifically, in the RT2 re-game winning group 1 to 4, There are four different operation orders for obtaining 13 payouts), and the different operation orders are determined as different operation orders for each of the multiple types of special role lottery objects. Is the number of payouts that is less than or equal to half of the predetermined quantity, wherein the first payout number is greater than the second payout number and is equal to or less than the predetermined quantity, The third payout number is a payout number larger than the predetermined quantity.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first payout number may be a payout number that is 1.5 times or more the second payout number.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first payout number is the same as the predetermined quantity (for example, 13), and the third payout number is The number of payouts may be one more (for example, 14) than the number of payouts equal to the predetermined number, and the second payout number may be 3 or less.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second number of payouts is equal to or more than the number of coins inserted at the time of input of a start operation for starting the special game, The number of sheets may be less than or equal to the number of sheets.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reel stop control means RC is configured to win the multiple types of re-game winning lottery objects and the multiple types of special role lottery objects (for example, special roles In the case where the winning group 1 is won), the reference operation order is different from the first input stop button, and the other predetermined operation order is different from the first input stop button. (When the first stop is the right stop button 13c), the second number of payouts (three) is acquired (in the stop control group 2, the input operation order is “middle right” and “middle right” In the case of “Left”), the symbols of the winning combinations are controlled to stop (see FIG. 17), and the predetermined operation sequence and the first input stop button have the same operation sequence. When an operation order different from the predetermined operation order is input (when the first stop is the middle stop button 13b and the second stop is the left stop button 13a), the third payout number (14 sheets) ) Is acquired (when the operation order to be input is “middle right left” in the stop control group 2), the symbol of the winning combination that can be won is stopped (see FIG. 17).

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reel stop control means may be configured such that the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery objects and the plurality of types of special role lottery targets are won (for example, special role winning In the case where the group 1 is elected), the other operation orders other than the reference operation order and the predetermined operation order (specifically, the standard operation order including middle left and right, right left middle, right middle left, The third payout number (14 sheets) is acquired (in the stop control group 2, the input operation order is “middle left / right”, “right / left middle”). In the case of “right middle left”, the symbol of the winning combination that can be won is controlled to be stopped (see FIG. 8).

  In addition, in view of the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels R1 to R3 in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and rotated, and the rotation driving is stopped. A plurality of stop buttons 13a to 13c for the player to input an instruction to perform, a normal game state (RT0 game state or RT1 game state), and a replay high probability state in which the replay probability is higher than the normal game state (RT2 gaming state) and a plurality of special game states (CBB1 gaming state or CBB2 gaming state and CBB3 gaming state) having the same replay probability as each of the normal game state and the replay high probability state. Game state setting means GS for setting a predetermined game state from among the various game states, and a plurality of types of lottery set according to the game state An internal lottery means IL for deriving any one lottery object from an elephant by an internal lottery, and within a predetermined range based on the result of the internal lottery of the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button And a reel stop control means RC that controls to stop the reel by pulling in, wherein the special game state is such that at least one of the plurality of reels is pulled in the predetermined pull-in state. A game state in which a special game (CB game) is given in which a small game that stops within a drawing range smaller than the range and displays a winning combination on the active line regardless of the result of the internal lottery is given, The game state setting means, when the special game state transition combination that shifts to the special game state wins, the game state setting means when the special game state transition combination is won. The game state is set to shift to the special game state having the same replay probability, and the special game state is terminated when a payout exceeding a predetermined quantity (for example, 13) is made, Set to return to the game state at the time of winning, the lottery object in the special game in the special game state (CBB3 game state) in which the replay high probability state (RT2 game state) is equal to the replay probability, Multiple types of re-game winning lottery (RT2 re-game winning group 1 to 4) that displays winning bonuses on the active line while the re-game winner is internally won, and valid regardless of the result of the internal lottery Multiple types of special role lottery (special role winning group) that displays the winning small roles on the active line while the special role (CB role) that displays the winning small roles on the line is elected internally 1-4), and the reel stop control means RC is used as a standard for games when the multiple types of re-game winning lottery objects and the multiple types of special role lottery targets are won. When the operation sequence is input, the symbols of the winning combinations that can be won are stopped and controlled so that the number of payouts (for example, 3) less than half of the predetermined quantity (13) is acquired. When a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order is input, the predetermined quantity is larger than the number of payouts (three) acquired when the reference operation order is input. In order to obtain the following number of payouts (for example, 13), the symbols of the winning combinations can be controlled to stop (stop control patterns 2 to 5), and the predetermined operation order can be determined based on the plurality of types of replays. Each smell of the game winning lottery Together defined as different operational sequences, defined as different operating order from each other in the plurality of types of respective special combination lottery target, it is characterized by (see FIG. 8, 17, 18).

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special game state (CBB1 gaming state or CBB2 gaming state) having the same replay probability as the normal game state (RT0 gaming state or RT1 gaming state), The special game lottery target is one or more types of regame winning lottery (replaying player winning group or RT1 replay) in which the re-gamer wins the internal prize and the winning small role is displayed on the active line. The winning group 1-4), the multiple types of the special role lottery object, the re-playing role and the special role (CB role) are not won internally, and the small role is displayed on the active line. And the reel stop control means, when the small part winning lottery object is won, pays less than half of the predetermined quantity. Is the number of issues (3 sheets) acquires a pattern of (stop control pattern 1) as possible winning small role for stop control, it may be characterized.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reel stop control means is configured to perform the predetermined operation when the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery objects and the plurality of types of special role lottery targets are won. When the order is input, the symbols of the winning combinations that can be won are stopped so that the number of payouts of 10 or more is acquired, and when the reference operation order is input, the number is 6 or less. It is also possible to stop-control the symbols of the small roles that can be won so that the number of payouts obtained can be acquired.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery objects and the plurality of types of special role lottery targets are won, the predetermined operation order is input. The same number of payouts (for example, 13 sheets) is acquired, and the predetermined quantity is n times the number of payouts acquired when the predetermined operation order is input (where n is 1 or more) (That is, the payout upper limit quantity is 13, 26,...).

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the lottery targets in the replay high probability state include a plurality of types of replaying game groups (RT2 replaying game groups 1 to 4), and the plurality of types The re-player combination group is controlled to stop the combination of specific symbols by the reel stop control means so that different game states are set according to the input operation sequence, and the plurality of types of re-player combination groups Corresponding to each of the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery objects (RT2 re-game winning group 1-4), each of the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery targets (RT2 re-game winning group 1-4) The lottery is selected in the special game in the special game state with the same lottery probability (12210/65536) as the corresponding re-game role group, and the plurality of types of re-games During each of the internal winning of selection lottery target, corresponding the replay role of one or more types to form a group of the symbol combination and the same flag (replay 1-2) is satisfied, it may be characterized in that.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a notification that notifies an operation order that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means. A notification game execution means for controlling to execute a game and a penalty for giving a predetermined disadvantage to a player when an operation sequence different from the reference operation sequence is input in a game in which the operation sequence is not notified And providing means.

  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, red 7 and 7-7-7.

  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.

  “Internal 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. In this specification, it may be simply “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.

  “Number of payouts” refers to the number of game media to be paid out in response to a combination that has stopped on the active line. If a combination stops on multiple winning lines, the total amount of dividends given to each combination It becomes the number. However, an upper limit “15” (sheets) is set for the number of payouts, and when the total number of payouts given to each combination exceeds 15, the upper limit of 15 is the number of payouts. Become.

  The “inserted number” refers to the number of game media required to start one game, and refers to the number of medals inserted by the player when starting the one game.

  “Releasing rate” means the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of inserted game media (number of payouts / number of input). When the payout rate is 1 (100%), Means the same value.

“Bet operation” means that a pay line corresponding to the number of bets (the number of bets) is validated by inserting game media or credits. Control according to the bet operation is called bet processing, and the same bet line as the previous game is automatically enabled in the next game that won the bet processing by inserting the game media, the storage bet processing by inserting the credit, and the re-game prize. Includes automatic bet processing.

  “RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combinations (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.

  The “BB game” means that the number of symbol combinations (role) related to the RB award is increased or the probability of winning the RB award compared to the normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game where the BB award is won. A game that is performed by changing the RB game, or a game that is performed by continuously starting an RB game.

  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 “actuating device”.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the difference in the payout rate between AT time and non-AT time, and realize a sharp game performance.

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. It is a figure which shows the game state transition diagram in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of combination set in the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the prize lottery table in the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the prize lottery table in the gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the reel stop control pattern and the number of payouts in a special game state 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 of a reel stop control process in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop table of the reel in the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart of a winning determination process and a specific stop-out identification process in the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart of a game end determination process in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the process of the sub control board | substrate at the time of receiving the command from a main control board. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation set process in the AT state in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the reel stop control pattern in the special game state and the number of payouts in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the stop control pattern of a reel in the special game state, and the number of payouts of the gaming machine 1 in the modification of the third 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 medal insertion operation or bet button operation, and automatic bet processing associated with re-game prize winning. 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 It is easy to operate a series of stop button operations.

  Further, after the reels R1 to R3 start rotating, the first operation among the stop buttons 13a to 13c is the first stop operation, the next operation is the second stop operation, and the last operation is the third operation. This is called a 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. Further, “forward press” means 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 three winning lines L1 to L3 in the reel window 20. 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. Assuming that the upper display position is U3, the middle display position is M3, and the lower display position is D3, as shown in FIG. 1B, the winning line L1 is a straight line to the lower right of “U1-M2-D3”. The winning line L2 is a straight line that goes up to the right of “D1-M2-U3”, and the winning line L3 is a small mountain line of “D1-M2-D3”.

  Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, a game guide display 22 in which a plurality of LEDs such as a display unit that lights up in accordance with a winning combination and an LED that lights up in accordance with a game state is provided. 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. The reel R3 will be described with reference to FIG. 2B, but 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 at the center display position of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signal 155c. is there.

  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-onlymemory) 104, a RAM (random-accessmemory) 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 c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM (read-onlymemory) 194, a RAM (random-accessmemory) 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. The sub-control board 100B also 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 order 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 gaming machine 1 has three pay lines (effective lines) L1 to L3 as shown in FIG.

  Here, the “AT function” is an operation that is advantageous to the player when a winning combination is selected in which the combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line is different according to the operation of the stop buttons 13a to 13c. This refers to a function for executing an “AT game (notification game)” for notifying the mode, and a state in which the AT game is being executed is also referred to as an AT state. In the AT state according to the present embodiment, in accordance with the result of the internal winning, notification of the pushing order or the like that is advantageous to the player is performed by controlling the image and sound by the sub-control board 100B. In the present embodiment, AT games are given so that the AT state continues for a predetermined number of games.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, in a game in which there is no notification of the pressing order or the like, as the reference pressing order (reference operation order) for operating the stop buttons 13a to 13c, the left reel is used as the first stop reel. Push is recommended. And, as will be described later, the specific stop event that is promoted to a game state with a high probability of replay is displayed on the active line when an irregular push is input, so in the non-AT state It is difficult to shift to a game state in which replay is highly probable. In other words, the gaming machine 1 recommends the player to input the reference operation order in the non-AT state to suppress the payout rate, while in the AT state, it is informed of a game state or a pushing order with a high probability of replaying. Benefits can be obtained, and a large wave of waves can be created between the AT state and the non-AT state.

[3-1-1. About the special game state transition role of the gaming machine 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second number is increased in order to increase the difference in the payout rate between the AT state and the non-AT state by increasing the net increase number in the AT state (the number obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the payout number). A special game state transition combination that is a seed BB combination is internally won with a predetermined probability.

  For example, as shown in the prize lottery table in FIG. 7, the special game state transition combination is won with a relatively high frequency, and a large number of players are acquired in the AT state, and in the non-AT state, The symbol of the small role is controlled to stop so that the rate is kept lower than a certain level.

  Here, in the AT state, if the second type BB winning combination is won with a relatively high frequency, a game state transition (falling to a game state with a low probability of replay) occurs at each end, and the game is restarted. Unnecessary games for returning to the game high probability game state are spent, and the refreshing feeling of the game in the AT state is lost (obstructed in increasing the number of net increase). For the reasons described above, the special game state transition combination of the present embodiment is a second type BB combination (hereinafter referred to in this specification) that is set so that the game state at the time of winning and the game state after completion are the same. , Which is also referred to as a non-transition type second type BB role), thereby preventing continuous interruption of the replay high-probability game state and increasing the net increase in the AT state. It is like that.

[3-1-2. About the special game state of the gaming machine 1]
In the special game state of the present embodiment, a special game (CB game) in which all the small combinations set in the gaming machine 1 can be awarded on the active line regardless of the result of the internal lottery is continuously started. It has become. In this special game, at least one reel is stopped within a pull-in range smaller than a predetermined range (specifically, four frames).

  In order to create a wave between the AT state and the non-AT state, in the special game state (in the special game), a plurality of lottery objects from which different payout numbers are acquired according to the input operation order are set. ing. Specifically, the first payout number is acquired by the player by inputting a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order, and the first payout number is smaller than the first payout number by inputting the reference operation order. A plurality of lottery objects are set such that a payout number of 2 is acquired. In the AT state, it is possible to increase the net increase by receiving the first payout number by notifying the operation sequence. In the non-AT state, in principle, the second payout number is received, so that It is designed to reduce the payout rate.

  In this embodiment, the special game state transition role may be elected with a relatively high probability, and a payout upper limit quantity that is predetermined as an end timing of the special game state (however, the special game state ends is the payout upper limit). For example, it is assumed that the amount exceeds the maximum amount), for example, the same as the maximum payout amount in one game (for example, not less than 12 and not more than 16), so that the special game state is completed with a small number of games. It is like that.

  The first payout number at the time of inputting the predetermined operation sequence is set to be larger than half of the payout upper limit quantity, and the second payout number at the time of inputting the reference operation order is equal to or less than half of the payout upper limit quantity. Is set to be By setting the first payout number and the second payout number in this way, the number of digested games in the reference operation sequence in the non-AT state is greater than the number of digested games in the AT state, and game media is inserted. It becomes difficult to increase the net increase by increasing the number of sheets. Further, in order to increase the difference in the payout rate between the AT state and the non-AT state, the first payout number is desirably 1.5 times or more of the second payout number, and more preferably twice or more. It is preferable to do this. Further, for example, by setting the first payout number to 10 or more and the second payout number to 6 or less, the difference in the payout rate between the AT state and the non-AT state can be increased.

  Here, if the second payout number is the same as the number of game media inserted (specified number) required for starting one game in the special game state, the net increase in the non-AT state is reduced to zero. Will be able to. Accordingly, the second payout number is set to be equal to or more than the number of game media inserted when inputting the start operation of one game in the special game state and equal to or less than half the payout upper limit quantity. Also good.

[3-1-3. About lottery in special game state]
In the special game state of the present embodiment, the flag corresponding to the winning small combination set in the gaming machine 1 is established while the re-game combination flag is established (while the re-game combination condition device is operating). The special game lottery target is established in which the flag corresponding to the small role that can be won is established while the re-game winning lottery target and the special role (CB role) flag are established.

  First, the re-game winning lottery object of the present embodiment has the same flag as the re-game winning lottery object in the game state when the special game state transition role is won, and the same internal winning probability It becomes a lottery target. Since the special game state transition combination of the present embodiment is the non-transition type second type BB combination as described above, the game state during the special game state and when the special game state is won (and at the end) The replay probability is kept constant.

  In particular, in this embodiment, a special combination lottery target is set.

  In a game state in which replay is highly probable, when the special role lottery object and the replay lottery object are won internally, the first payout amount is set to the game by inputting a predetermined operation order different from the standard quasi-operation order. The second payout number smaller than the first payout number is acquired by the user and by inputting the reference operation order.

  In the special game state of the non-transition type 2nd type BB role, not only the re-game winning lottery subject to the number of payouts as described above but also the special role lottery subject is set together, so that the net increase in the AT state Can be reliably increased.

  In the following, the arrangement of symbols of the reels R1 to R3 in the gaming machine 1, the type of combination, the prize lottery table, the game state set in the gaming machine 1, and the like will be described in detail.

[3-2. 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, since the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned at the middle display position of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c. If the process proceeds 29 steps after detection, symbol number PN = 2 is located in the middle part of the reel window. If the process proceeds 48 steps, symbol number PN = 3 is located in the middle stage of the reel window. PN = 21 is positioned in the middle stage 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.

[3-3. Game state set in gaming machine 1 and prize lottery table]
Next, the game state set in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 5, and the types of winning combinations established in the gaming machine 1 and the prizes selected in each game state will be described with reference to FIGS. The lottery table will be described.

[3-3-1. About game state transition]
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes an RT0 gaming state (first normal game state), an RT1 gaming state (second normal game state), and an RT2 gaming state (re-playing height). Probability state) and CBB1 to CBB3 gaming states (first to third special game states).

  The RT2 gaming state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of re-gaming is higher than the RT0 and RT1 gaming states, and the RT0 gaming state is changed from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state by displaying a specific stop event described later, or The transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state occurs.

  The CBB1 to CBB3 gaming state is a special game state that shifts when the special game state transition combination wins in each of the RT0 to RT2 gaming states. The internal winning probability of the re-gamer is set so that the RT0 gaming state and the CBB1 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state and the CBB2 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state and the CBB3 gaming state coincide. Also, the CBB1 to CBB3 gaming state of the present embodiment ends when the payout exceeds 13 which is the payout upper limit quantity (that is, when 14 or more payouts are obtained), and again enters the special game state. It is set to return to the game state at the time of winning the winning combination.

[3-3-2. About the types of roles in the gaming machine 1]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of combinations set in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment and the specific stop appearance that causes a transition of the game state.

  First, the special game state transition combination (type 2 BB combination) corresponds to the combination of four kinds of symbols “Bell 1−Bell 1 / Bell 2−Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2”, and 0 frame or 1 frame The reel R3 is controlled so as to stop within the movement range, and a special game state (CBB1 to CBB3) is started in which a special game in which a predetermined small role can be won is continuously started. . The special game state transition combination of the present embodiment can surely win a prize at the time of its internal winning, and a game state in which a so-called flag carryover is performed is omitted.

  Next, the special role (CB role) corresponds to the combination of four kinds of symbols “Watermelon 2 / Black Bar-Blue Seven-Black Bar / Peach Bar”, and the role to start a CB game of only one game. It is. However, in the special game state of the present embodiment, the CB game is started even if the special roles are not prepared.

  Replays 1 to 3 are roles that allow a game to be played without newly inserting medals. Replay 1 corresponds to a combination of two types of symbols “Bell 1-Replay-Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2”, and this combination of symbols is displayed on the effective line L1, thereby “Replay-Replay-Replay”. Will be displayed in the middle display position (M1-M2-M3). Replay 2 corresponds to the symbol combination of “Bell 1-Replay-Replay”, and the symbol combination is: It is a specific stop event set to transition to the RT0 gaming state, and Replay 3 corresponds to the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay”, and the symbol combination transitions to the RT2 gaming state. In the award lottery table of RT1 to RT2, which will be described later, the stoppage is stopped so that these specific stop events are displayed according to the input operation order. In the AT state where the lottery targets (RT1 re-gamer groups 1 to 4 and RT2 re-gamer groups 1 to 4) to be controlled are set and the operation order is continuously notified, the RT2 game state can be easily set. Can be promoted.

  Next, the small role 1 corresponds to the combination of eight kinds of symbols “Replay-Bell 1 / Bell 2-Blue Seven / Black Bar / Watermelon 2 / Cherry” and the 12th dividend can be obtained by winning. Since the combination of these symbols is displayed on the effective line L2, “bell 1 / bell 1 / bell 2 / bell 1 / bell 2” is displayed at the middle display position. In addition, the small role 2 is a combination in which 12 dividends can be obtained corresponding to the combination of four kinds of symbols “Bell 1−Bell 1 / Bell 2−Bell 1 / Bell 2”. The combination of two types of “Replay-Replay-Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2” is a combination in which one dividend can be obtained, and the small role 4 is “Watermelon 1—Red Seven / Blue Seven / Black Bar” -Bell 1 / Bell 2 "is a combination that can obtain a single payout corresponding to the combination of 6 types of symbols. In the prize lottery table of RT0 to RT2, which will be described later, the lottery objects (small role groups A1 to A1 that are controlled to stop so that a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 that can receive 12 payouts according to the input operation order is won. A4, small role groups B1 to B4) are set. Further, by inputting the reference operation order when winning the small role group A1 or the like, the specific symbol 1 or the specific symbol 2 (bell spilled eyes) is displayed and set to the RT1 gaming state.

  The small role 5 is a combination that can receive 13 dividends by winning corresponding to the combination of symbols of “Replay-Cherry-ANY”, and the small role 6 is “Bell 1 / Blue Seven / Black Bar”. / Peach Bar / Watermelon 2-Cherry-ANY ”is a combination of five types of symbols, and a single payout can be obtained by winning. The small role 5 and the small role 6 are controlled to be stopped in the CBB1 to CBB3 game state and displayed on the active line. In the AT state where the operation order is notified, the player is operated in the operation order according to the notification. When the player performs a stop operation, the reels are controlled to stop so that the small role 5 which is advantageous to the player wins, and in the non-AT state where there is no notification of the operation order, the operation order is not notified and a penalty is given Therefore, since the player performs the stop operation in the standard operation order (forward press, pinch press), if the stop operation is performed in the operation order in which the small part 5 does not win, the reels are arranged so that the small part 6 wins. The stop is controlled. Note that “ANY” in the right reels of the small roles 5 and 6 is an allowable symbol indicating that any symbol may be used.

  The small role 7 corresponds to a combination of symbols of “blue seven / black bar / peach bar / watermelon 2-black bar-peach bar”, and small role 8 corresponds to “blue seven / black bar / peach bar / watermelon 2-”. It corresponds to a combination of symbols “Watermelon 1-Bell 1 / Bell 2 / Cherry”, which is a winning combination of 13 cards. However, these combinations are provided as information for performing reel stop control described later in the special game state, and the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are displayed on the active line in the special game state. There is no.

[3-3-3. About prize lottery table in gaming machine 1]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a prize lottery table in each game state in the gaming machine 1, and the internal winning probability of each lottery object corresponds to a value divided by 65536. The prize lottery table shown in FIG. 7 is stored in the ROM 104, and one of the lottery objects is derived as a result of the internal lottery based on a random value (0 to 65535) that can be generated by the internal lottery unit IL. Has become. 7A corresponds to the prize lottery table selected in the RT0 to RT2 gaming state, and FIG. 7B corresponds to the prize lottery table selected in the CBB1 to CBB3 gaming state.

  In the RT0 to RT2 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7A, lottery target numbers 1 to 19 are set as lottery targets, and a small role group 0, a small role group A1 to A4, and a small role group B1 to B4 The internal winning probabilities of the special game state transition combination are common to each other. In the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, random numbers that do not belong to any of the lottery numbers 1 to 19 are acquired with a probability of about 60% and become “losing”. In the RT2 gaming state, this “losing” All the numerical ranges corresponding to "" are assigned to the re-gamer, and the internal winning probability of the RT2 re-game player groups 1 to 4 occupies about 75%.

  At the time of the internal winning of the replaying game group 0, a flag corresponding to a combination of two types of symbols belonging to the replay 1 is set, so that the replay 1 wins regardless of the input operation order. In addition, when the RT1 re-playing group 1 to 4 is elected internally, a flag corresponding to the combination of four types of symbols belonging to the replay 1 to the replay 3 is set, and the replay 1 is won by the input of the reference operation order, and the irregular push is performed. Replay 3 wins and is promoted to the RT2 gaming state by input of any one of the following four operation orders, and Replay 2 wins and falls to the RT0 gaming state by inputting the remaining three operation orders. It is like that. In addition, when the RT2 re-game group 1 to 4 is won internally, a flag corresponding to a combination of three kinds of symbols belonging to the replay 1 to the replay 2 is set, and any one of the four operation sequences that are irregularly pressed. The replay 1 wins by one input and the RT2 gaming state is maintained, and the replay 2 wins and falls to the RT0 gaming state by inputting an operation sequence other than the one.

  In addition, when an internal winning of the small role group 0, a flag corresponding to a combination of four types of symbols belonging to the small role 2 is set, so that the small role 2 wins regardless of the input operation order. . Then, at the time of internal winning of the small role groups A1 to A4, a flag corresponding to a combination of eight kinds of symbols belonging to the small role 1, a flag corresponding to a combination of some symbols belonging to the small role 2, A flag corresponding to a combination of some symbols belonging to 4 is set, and the small combination 1 is surely won according to the input operation sequence. Furthermore, at the time of the internal winning of the small roles group B1 to B4, a flag corresponding to a combination of 8 types of symbols belonging to the small role 1, a flag corresponding to a combination of some symbols belonging to the small role 2, A flag corresponding to a combination of two kinds of symbols belonging to 3 is set, and the small combination 1 is surely won according to the input operation sequence.

  In the CBB1 to CBB3 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7B, the regame winning lottery objects (specifically, the regame role winning group, the RT1 replay winning group 1 to 4, the RT2 replay winning group 1 To 4) and special role lottery targets (special role winning groups 1 to 4) are set as the lottery targets (lottery target numbers 20 to 33). At the time of these internal winnings, flags corresponding to all the small combinations (that is, flags corresponding to combinations of 42 types of small combinations 1 to 8) are established.

  First, all small role winning groups are subject to lottery for internal winning in the CBB1 and CBB2 gaming states, corresponding to “losing” in the RT0 and RT1 gaming states, respectively, and the same internal winning probability as “losing” It has become. In this embodiment, when all the small role winning groups are won, the reel stop control is performed so that the second payout number (three) is obtained regardless of the input operation order (stop control). Pattern 1).

  Next, the re-gamer winning group is a lottery subject to internal winning in the CBB1 gaming state, and in the internal winning, it is common with the re-gamer group 0 in the RT0 gaming state together with flags corresponding to all small roles. (That is, a flag corresponding to a combination of two types of symbols belonging to Replay 1). In addition, the re-gamer winning group in the CBB1 gaming state is internally won with the same probability corresponding to the re-gamer group 0 in RT0. In the present embodiment, when the re-game player winning group is won, the reel stop control is performed so that the second payout number (three) is obtained regardless of the input operation order ( Stop control pattern 1).

  The RT1 re-game winning groups 1 to 4 are subject to lottery for internal winning in the CBB2 gaming state, and the RT2 re-game winning groups 1 to 4 are internally winning in the CBB3 gaming state. When any one of the RT1 replay winning groups 1 to 4 is internally won, the flags corresponding to all the small roles together with the flags common to the RT1 replaying role groups 1 to 4 (that is, replay 1 to replay 3) The flag corresponding to the combination of the four types of symbols to which it belongs is established, so that the RT1 re-game winning groups 1-4 are internally won with the same probability as the RT1 re-game winning groups 1-4. It has become. Similarly, when any of the RT2 re-game winning groups 1 to 4 is internally won, the flag corresponding to all the small roles as well as the flag common to the RT 2 re-game winning groups 1 to 4 (that is, replay 1) The flag corresponding to the combination of three kinds of symbols belonging to the replay 2 is established, and the RT2 replay winning groups 1 to 4 have the same probability as the RT2 replay game groups 1 to 4. It is designed to win internally.

  In the present embodiment, when the RT1 regame winning groups 1 to 4 and the RT2 replay winning groups 1 to 4 are won, the reels are stopped by the stop control patterns 2 to 5 so that at least the active line is A small role is won in one, and when a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order is input, the first payout number is given to the player and the reference operation order is input. In this case, the second payout number is given, and when an operation order different from these operation orders is inputted, the third payout number is given.

  In addition, the special role winning groups 1 to 4 are subject to lottery for internal winning with equal probability in each of the CBB1 to CBB3 gaming states. When these are internal winning, they correspond to all small roles. Along with the flag, one of the four types of symbol combinations corresponding to the special combination is established. The special role winning groups 1 to 4 are controlled to stop the reels by the stop control patterns 2 to 5 in the same manner as in the case of the RT2 replay winning groups 1 to 4 described above, and the same depending on the input operation sequence. The number of payouts is given.

[3-3-4. Stop control pattern in special game state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a reel stop control pattern in the special game state of the present embodiment. For example, “Left / Middle / Right” indicates that the operation sequence of the stop buttons is the left stop button 13a and the middle stop button 13b. , One operation order of the right stop button 13c is shown. Also, as shown in the figure, in the case of the stop control pattern 1, three payouts (second payout number) can be obtained regardless of which operation order is input. Yes. In the case of the stop control patterns 2 to 5, when the reference operation sequence in which the left reel is the first stop reel is input, three payouts (second payout number) are obtained, and the irregular push is performed. When a predetermined operation order that is one of the corresponding operation orders is input, 13 payouts (first payout number) are obtained, and an irregular push other than the predetermined operation order is input In this case, 14 payouts (third payout number) can be obtained.

  The three payouts in FIG. 8 are made by displaying the symbol of the small role 6 on each of the three effective lines L1 to L3, and the 13 payouts are made by displaying the symbol of the small role 5 on the effective line L1. This is done by stop control. In addition, the 14 payouts are made by stopping and controlling the symbols of the small role 5 at the two positions of the active lines L2 and L3 (the maximum number of payouts per game in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is 14).

  As described above, in the game in the special game state of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first to third payout numbers are acquired by the player according to the stop control patterns 1 to 5. The special game state is ended when a payout number of 14 or more is obtained.

  In the case of this embodiment, in the AT state, in principle, the player stays in the RT2 gaming state, and the special game state is surely digested in two games by notifying the operation sequence that is most advantageous to the player, and the 27 games The net increase is 21 sheets depending on the number of payouts (the operation sequence for obtaining 13 payouts is notified in the first game, and the operation order for 14 payouts is notified in the second game). On the other hand, in the special game state in the non-AT state, since the reference operation order is input in principle, the special game state is consumed by 5 games and the number of payouts of 15 is received, but the net increase is 0.

  As described above, the special role winning groups 1 to 4 are set as the lottery targets together with the replay winning groups 1 to 4, and the net increased number in the AT state is reliably improved while suppressing the net increased number in the non-AT state. And the waves created in the AT state and the non-AT state can be increased. When the special role winning groups 1 to 4 are not adopted as the lottery targets, it is conceivable to assign a numerical range other than the numerical range belonging to the replay winning lottery target to all the small role winning groups. However, in this case, if the RT2 re-game winning groups 1 to 4 are not won twice in succession, it is not possible to obtain a net increase of 21 cards, and the winning rate between the AT state and the non-AT state This difference cannot be expanded sufficiently.

  In the CBB3 gaming state, the main part of the internal winning probability other than that assigned to multiple types of replay winning lottery targets (RT2 replay winning group 1 to 4) is a plurality of types of special role lottery targets (special role winning groups 1 to 4). 4), the difference in the payout rate between the AT state and the non-AT state can be reliably increased.

  In the present embodiment, by inputting an irregular push different from the predetermined operation order, a third payout number larger than the first payout number and the payout upper limit quantity can be obtained. In the AT state, the operation order in which the first payout number is acquired is notified to the first game in the CBB3 gaming state, and the operation order in which the third payout number is acquired is notified to the second game. The CBB3 gaming state is digested in the game, which leads to an increase in the number of net increase.

[4. About the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1]
FIG. 9 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 processing unit WJ, a game state setting unit GS, an operation state management unit MM, and a RAM 105. It is comprised including. The sub-control board 100B includes a notification game lottery unit AL, a notification game execution unit AP, an effect control unit PC, 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. The winning flag is referred to not only when determining the effect table, but also during the lottery or execution of the notification game.

  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.

  The winning determination processing unit WJ determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a combination of symbols stopped on the active line after all reel symbols are stopped. Execute the grant process. In the present embodiment, the number of game media paid out in the special game state is output to the RAM 105 and RAM 195, and the total number of game media paid out in the special game state is counted in the RAM 105 or the like. It has become.

  The game state setting unit GS sets a game state in the gaming machine 1 according to conditions. The main game state setting unit GS of the present embodiment sets one of the game states according to the condition from a plurality of types of game states such as a normal game state, a replay high probability state, and a special game state. It has become. Specifically, the game state setting unit GS may stop the special game state transition combination when the specific stop appearance (replay 2, replay 3, specific symbol 1-2) is stopped on the active line. If it is, the game state is further set to be shifted when the payout upper limit quantity is exceeded in the special game state. A flag indicating the game state is recorded not only in the RAM 105 but also in a game state storage area in the RAM 195.

  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, and is referred to when the reel stop control different depending on the input operation sequence is executed.

[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, but signals and signals are transmitted from the sub control board 100B to the main control board 100A. Information cannot be entered.

  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 or may be changed according to the internal winning combination so that the probability is high in the special game state and low probability in the normal game state. 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.

  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, determines the timing for giving the notification game to the player when the AT game counter becomes 1 or more, and the determined timing. In response to this, the execution of the notification game is started. Note that this timing may be after the notification game is won and after the predetermined game is further digested, or may be given to the player at a predetermined timing. In addition, when the notification game is started, the notification game executing unit AP sets a flag during the AT game, and causes the effect control unit PC to execute the effect for the AT game. Specifically, the notification game execution unit AP determines an operation order that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the result of the internal lottery, and causes the effect control unit PC to execute an effect that is displayed according to the operation order. . In addition, the flag during the AT game is a flag that is turned on during the AT game (AT state) and turned off during the non-AT game (non-AT state). The notification game execution unit AP decrements the AT game counter by 1 each time the notification game is executed, ends the AT game when the AT game counter reaches zero, and turns off the flag during the AT game. To.

  Further, the notification game execution unit of the present embodiment is configured to include an operation order determination unit OD. When the game state is the special game state, the operation order determination unit OD acquires information on the total number of game media paid out in the special game state and information on the result of the internal lottery, and Based on this, an operation order that is most advantageous to the player is determined, and information about the operation order is output to the effect control unit PC.

  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. When the flag during the AT game is on, the effect control unit PC determines the effect pattern displayed on the display 30 based on the information output from the notification game execution unit AP, As a result, the player is notified of the operation order.

  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. This AT non-lottery game number counter is decremented every time one game is consumed, and the above-mentioned notification game lottery unit AL performs AT lottery processing when the AT non-lottery game number counter is 1 or more. Do not run.

[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. Flow of one game (processing of main control board 100A)]
FIG. 10 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 the counter value via the input / output port 107 from the counter circuit that sequentially increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to FFFFH and makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds. A numerical value is set (S103). Next, with reference to the flag indicating the game state set by the main game state setting unit GS 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 S105, the reel stop control unit RC prepares a stop control table to be referred to in the reel stop control (S106). This 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 outputs reel drive signals 154a to 154c to drive the stepping motors sequentially or simultaneously to rotate the three reels (S108).

  Next, the CPU 101 shifts the three reels 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 stop, the CPU 101 determines whether a winning combination has been established on a valid winning line, and if it has won, the game value set for each winning combination is given, A process of identifying whether or not a specific stop event is displayed is performed (S110). 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 the flag, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and if the winning flag is missed without winning, the winning flag is not cleared. And 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.

  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]
Next, the reel stop process in S109 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 shows an example of a flowchart of the reel stop control process in the present embodiment, and shows a flowchart in the case where the internal lottery of the lottery numbers 22 to 33 is made in the CBB1 to CBB3 gaming state. 11 and 12 correspond to the reel stop control process for the lottery numbers 22 to 33, and the description of the reel stop control process in other cases will be omitted as appropriate.

  In the stop control table shown in FIG. 12, when the stop button is input when the symbol of each reel is positioned at the middle display position (M1, M2, M3), the number of symbols is rotated from that position. It is defined whether to stop after stopping (that is, the number of sliding frames). The number of sliding frames is any value from 0 to 4. Further, the above-mentioned “when it is located at the middle display position” means that when a certain symbol is considered, the center position of the symbol passes through the center of the upper display position (U1, U2, U3) It means that the center position of the symbol is located between the middle display position and the center.

  In the flowchart of the reel stop control shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 101 detects the first stop operation instruction signal corresponding to the first stop operation among the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c (S109-1). Then, the operation state management unit MM records the stop button to which the first stop operation is input in the RAM 105 (S109-2). Thereafter, it is determined which of the left stop button 13a, the middle stop button 13b, and the right stop button 13c is the first stop operation (S109-3, S109-4).

  When the first stop button is the left stop button 13a, the reel stop control unit RC selects the stop table 1 and stops the replay at the middle display position of the left reel (S109-5). If the first stop button is the middle stop button 13b, the stop table 4 is selected and the cherry is stopped at the middle display position of the middle reel (S109-6). If the first stop button is the right stop button 13c, the stop table 5 is selected and the stop is stopped as it is so that the number of sliding frames becomes zero (S109-7).

  Next, the CPU 101 detects a second stop operation instruction signal among the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c (S109-8). And the operation state management part MM records the stop button in which 2nd stop operation was input into RAM105 (S109-9). Thereafter, it is determined which of the left stop button 13a, the middle stop button 13b, and the right stop button 13c is the second stop operation (S109-10, S109-11).

  Here, when the second stop button is the left stop button 13a, the reel stop control unit RC determines whether or not the predetermined operation order is an operation order for obtaining the first payout (S109). -12). If it is the predetermined operation order (in the case of YES), the stop table 2 is selected and the replay is stopped at the upper display position of the left reel (S109-13). In the case of NO), the stop table 3 is selected, and the replay is stopped at the lower display position of the left reel (S109-14).

  When the second stop button is the middle stop button 13b, the stop table 4 is selected in the same manner as in S109-6 to stop the cherry at the middle display position of the middle reel (S109-15), and the second stop. When the button is the right stop button 13c, the stop table 5 is selected as in the case of S109-7, and the operation is stopped as it is so that the number of sliding frames becomes zero (S109-16).

  The processing from S109-8 to S109-16 is similarly repeated when the third stop operation is input. In S109-17, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped. If there are remaining reels that are not stopped (in the case of NO), the processes of S109-8 to S109-16 are repeated, and all the reels are stopped. If the reel is stopped (in the case of YES), the reel stop control process is terminated.

  As described with reference to FIG. 8, when the reference operation order is input, the stop control is performed by the symbol number priority control, the replay is performed at the middle display position of the left reel, and the cherry is displayed at the middle display position of the middle reel. Is stopped, and the small combination 6 is displayed on each of the three effective lines L1 to L3, so that three payouts can be obtained. In addition, when a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order is input, stop control is performed by the acquisition number priority control, and replay is performed at the upper display position of the left reel, and the cherry stops at the middle display position of the middle reel. Then, the small combination 5 is displayed on the active line L1, and 13 payouts can be obtained. When an operation order different from these operation orders is input, the stop control is performed by the acquisition number priority control, the replay is performed at the lower display position of the left reel, and the cherry is stopped at the middle display position of the middle reel. The small part 5 is displayed on each of the two effective lines L2 to L3 so that 14 payouts can be obtained.

  In addition, in the case of lottery target numbers 20 to 21 (all small role winning group, re-game role winning group) in the present embodiment, the left reel is controlled by the stop control by the symbol number priority control regardless of the input operation order. Replay is performed at the middle display position, and the cherry stops at the middle display position of the middle reel, and the small combination 6 is displayed on each of the three effective lines L1 to L3, so that three payouts can be obtained.

[5-3: Winning determination process, specific stop-out identification process]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the process of step S110. In the winning determination process and the identification process of the specific stop event, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line that is activated after the reels are stopped is checked, whether or not the winning combination is won, and the specific stop event is Judge whether it is displayed or not. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, if the winning combination is a special game state transition, processing for starting the special game state is performed, and if the winning combination is a small winning prize, a dividend is awarded. After determining whether or not the winning combination has been won, it is identified whether or not a specific stop event is displayed on the active line, and the game state is set according to the displayed specific stop event. Is done.

  First, the CPU 101 refers to the winning determination table recorded in the ROM 104 and makes a winning determination for each of the effective lines L1 to L3 (S110-1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not each of the active lines has won a small combination (S110-2). If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, a payout process according to the small combination is performed (S110-3). ). In addition, after the payout process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game state is set to the special game state (S110-4). If the game state is the special game state (in the case of YES), the payout process is performed. In step S110-5, the number of payouts is stored in the payout number counter set in the RAM 105 and RAM 195.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a special game state transition combination (second type BB combination) has been won (S110-6). If it is determined that a prize has been won (in the case of YES), a flag corresponding to the special game state transition combination is set (S110-7), and the game state setting unit GS sets the game state to transition to the special game state. To do. Thereafter, processing for initializing the payout number counter (processing for setting the payout number counter to zero) is performed (S110-8).

  After S110-6 to S110-8, the game state setting unit GS confirms the current game state. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the game state is one of RT0 to RT2 (S110-9). If the game state is YES (in the case of YES), the process proceeds to S110-10 to check the combination of symbols displayed on each active line. If the game state is other than these, the symbol is displayed. The winning determination process and the like are terminated without confirming the combination.

  In S110-11, it is determined whether or not there is a specific stop event on the active line. If there is a specific stop event, processing for setting the game state based on the specific stop event is performed. Is executed (S110-12), and the winning determination processing and the like are terminated.

[5-4: Game end determination process]
FIG. 14 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 determines whether or not a special game state is set by referring to a flag corresponding to the special game state transition combination (S111a). In the case of a special game state (in the case of YES), it is further determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied (S111b).

  Specifically, in S111b, a process of determining whether or not the number of payouts accumulated by the process of S110-5 exceeds the payout upper limit quantity is executed. When the payout upper limit quantity is exceeded (YES in S111b), the flag corresponding to the special game state transition combination is cleared, and the game state setting unit GS is elected as the special game state transition combination It is set to return to the game state of (S111c).

[5-5. 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. 15 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. The AT lottery process is executed for each game by selecting a lottery table for AT lottery based on the result of the internal lottery. Further, when a penalty described later is received, the AT lottery process is limited.

  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 addition, the effect set processing in the AT state in the present embodiment will be described later.

  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. Specifically, the penalty setting process sets, for example, the number of AT non-lottery games for five games when an irregular push is input without notification of the operation order. Further, this penalty may be changed according to the quantity paid out when the irregular push is performed.

  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.

[5-6. About production set processing in AT state]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the effect set process during the AT state in S1505.

  First, in S1505a, the result of the internal lottery is acquired, and in S1505b, information indicating the relationship between the operation order and the number of payouts is derived from the lottery object that has been won internally. In S1505c, it is determined whether or not the game state is the special game state. If the game state is not the special game state (NO), the operation order for promoting the maximum number of payouts and the game state is most advantageous for the player. A notification effect indicating such as is set (S1505d).

  Here, in the special game state (YES in S1505c), first, the total amount of payouts in the special game state accumulated in the payout number counter is confirmed (S1505e). Then, the operation order determination unit OD is an operation that is the number of payouts that does not exceed the payout upper limit quantity in the special game state, and that is a payout number that is greater than the number of payouts that was inserted when starting one game of the special game state. It is determined whether or not there is an order (S1505f). When YES is obtained in S1505f (when there is an operation order that is larger than the inserted number and does not exceed the upper limit amount of payout), a notification effect corresponding to the operation order that provides the maximum payout number in such an operation order is displayed. Set (S1505g). On the other hand, in the case of NO in S1505f, a notification effect corresponding to the operation sequence that results in the largest number of payouts is set (S1505d). In the AT state, by performing the operation order notification effect as described above, the net increase in the special game state can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the relationship between the input operation sequence and the number of payouts for each of the stop control patterns 1 to 5 is determined as shown in FIG. 8, but in the second embodiment, The stop control patterns 1 to 5 are different in that they are determined as shown in FIG. The second embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment except for this point, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

  Specifically, in the second embodiment, when the lottery objects of the lottery object numbers 22 to 33 are internally won in the CBB1 to CBB3 gaming state, the number of 13 payouts (by the input of a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order ( The first payout number) is given, and three payout numbers (second payout number) are given by the input of the reference operation order. When a predetermined operation order and the first stop reel are common and an operation order different from the second stop reel is input, 14 payout numbers (third payout number) are given, and the predetermined operation is performed. When an irregular pressing operation order that is different from the order, the reference operation order, and the first stop reel is input, three payout numbers (second payout numbers) are given.

  In the first embodiment, in a game in which the lottery objects of the lottery numbers 22 to 33 are internally won in the CBB1 to CBB3 game state in the non-AT state, an irregular push is input even though there is no notification of the operation order. Then, 14 or 13 payout numbers are given to the player. For players who do not input such a standard operation order, it may be possible to take a countermeasure by imposing a penalty, but as much as possible, the number of payouts in a game with an input of an irregular push that is not recommended should be kept low. It is desirable to make it.

  From the above point of view, in the second embodiment, when an irregular pressing that is different from the predetermined operation sequence for 13 payouts and the first stop reel is input, 3 payouts are performed and the predetermined operation order is set. And 14 are paid out when an irregular pressing common to only the first stop reel is input. In the AT state and the CBB3 game state, a predetermined operation order for 13 payouts is notified in the first game in the special game state, and an operation order for 14 payouts is notified in the second game. Become.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the payout upper limit quantity that is set in advance as the end timing of the special game state is set to 13 sheets, but in the third embodiment, it is set to 26 sheets. It is different in that it is set. Except for this point, the third embodiment is the same as the first embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

  As described above, in the AT state, in principle, the player stays in the RT2 gaming state, and when the special game state transition combination is won, the player shifts to the CBB3 gaming state. Then, by notifying the operation sequence that is most advantageous to the player, the special game state is surely digested in 3 games, and the number of net increase is 31 with 40 payouts (in the 1st game and the 2nd game) The operation order for obtaining 13 payout numbers is informed, and the operation order for obtaining 14 payout numbers in the third game is informed). On the other hand, in the special game state in the non-AT state, the special game state is digested by 9 games and the net increase is 0 by the input of the reference operation order.

  As described above, by setting the payout upper limit quantity in the special game state to n times the first payout number (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1), the total payout number is maximized by informing the operation sequence. And the number of net increase in the special game state can be increased.

  In the following, a modification of the third embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the input operation order and the number of payouts for each of the stop control patterns 1 to 5, and the payout of 3 sheets is other than the operation order for obtaining 13 payouts. Yes. The modification of the third embodiment differs from the third embodiment in this respect, but is the same in other points.

  In this variation, the net increase is 30 in the AT state and the CBB3 gaming state. On the other hand, when the standard operation order is input in the non-AT state and the CBB3 gaming state, the net increase number is 0 (however, when the irregular push is input to the dark cloud, 10 or 20) However, there is a small possibility that a net increase of 30 sheets will be obtained).

  As described above, the number of payouts when a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order is input is set to, for example, 10 or more and 15 or less, thereby increasing the number of net increase by informing the operation order. As the number of payouts when the standard operation order is input, the number of games to be digested can be set to 3 or more by setting it to half or less of the payout upper limit quantity, and the net increase in non-AT games Can be made difficult to increase. Specifically, the second payout number is set to, for example, 6 or less, in particular, the same or less than the inserted number (specified number) inserted when starting one game of the special game state. An increase in the payout rate during AT games can be suppressed.

  In addition, the payout upper limit quantity in the special game state is set to n times the first payout number (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1), and the operation becomes the third payout number that is larger than the first payout number. The order may be set. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the net increase number at the time of AT while suppressing the net increase number when the irregular push is input in the CBB3 gaming state at the non-AT time.

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As in the above embodiments, it is desirable to shift to a special game state in which a special game (CB game) is continuously started by winning a special game state transition role. It may be a special game state in which a special game starts when a combination of symbols is displayed.

  In addition, as in each of the above embodiments, it is desirable that the special game state transition combination wins regardless of the player's operation timing, etc., but there may be cases where the special game state transition combination cannot win in a game that is won internally. Alternatively, the game may be transferred to the special game state after the game state in which the winning flag is carried over.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of each of the above embodiments, for example, a big bonus or a regular bonus for starting a BB game by winning a prize may be set as a lottery target. In each of the above embodiments, in the CBB3 gaming state, only the RT2 re-game winning groups 1 to 4 and the special role winning groups 1 to 4 are set as lottery targets. For example, a relatively low probability Other lottery objects may be set that will be won.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of each of the above embodiments, there is a game state in which replay is highly probable as shown in FIG. 5, but for example, a game state in which more regames have a high probability. May be set.

  Further, for example, in the first embodiment, the RT2 replay winning groups 1 to 4 and the special role winning groups 1 to 4 have the same reel stop control mode and are set to the same number of payouts. However, it is not always necessary to adopt the same reel stop control or the like. For example, when the reference operation order is input, the number of sheets that is 6 or less is acquired, and a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order is input. In such a case, control may be performed so that the number of sheets of 10 or more and 15 or less is acquired.

  In each of the above embodiments, a penalty is set when an irregular push is made in a non-AT state, and a penalty is imposed even in a special game state in a non-AT state. Yes. However, in the special game state in the non-AT state, the player can select the operation order by allowing the irregular pressing (or performing an effect suggesting that the irregular pressing may be performed on the display unit 30). It is also possible to have a game characteristic that aims at a net increase (the special game state in the non-AT state is highly likely to be the CBB1 to CBB2 game state, and in these special game states, the stop control table 1 is all small. Since there is a winning group, the net increase will not increase dramatically even if the irregular push is allowed.

  Further, for example, in the first embodiment, when the special game state transition combination is won in the non-AT state, the special game state is digested in 5 games, and in the third embodiment, it is digested in 9 games. It has become. In this case, in the special game state, although three payouts are always given, there is a possibility that the game becomes monotonous. Therefore, in the special game state, the information game giving process is preferentially given over the RT0 game state or the RT1 game state, and for example, the winning probability of the information game lottery process in the information game lottery unit AL is increased or notified. A game lottery opportunity may be given separately.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the winning lines L1 to L3 as shown in FIG. 1B are set, but the winning line is not limited to this mode. It goes without saying that 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.

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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;
A normal game state, a replay high probability state having a higher replay probability than the normal game state, and a plurality of special game states having the same replay probability as each of the normal game state and the replay high probability state; Game state setting means for setting a predetermined game state from a plurality of types of game states including:
Internal lottery means for deriving any one lottery object by internal lottery from a plurality of types of lottery objects set according to the game state;
Reel stop control means for controlling the reel to stop by drawing a symbol within a predetermined range based on the result of the internal lottery of the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button;
An informing game execution means for controlling to execute an informing game for informing an operation order that is advantageous to a player according to a result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means when a predetermined condition is satisfied; ,
A gaming machine having
The special game state is
A special display in which at least one of the plurality of reels is stopped within a pull-in range smaller than the predetermined pull-in range, and a winning combination that can be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery is displayed on the active line. A game state in which a game is given,
The game state setting means includes
When the special game state transition combination that shifts to the special game state wins, the game state at the time of winning the special game state transition combination is set to shift to the special game state where the replay probability is equal. , When a payout exceeding a predetermined quantity is made, the special game state is terminated and set to return to the winning game state,
In the special game state where the replay high probability state and the replay probability are equal, the lottery objects in the special game include:
Multiple replay winning lottery objects that display any of the small roles that can be won on the active line while the replaying player wins internally,
Regardless of the result of the internal lottery, a special role that displays a winning combination on the active line is selected internally, and multiple types of special role drawing objects that display any of the winning roles on the active line are displayed. And include
The reel stop control means includes
In the case where the multiple types of re-game winning lottery objects and the multiple types of special role lottery targets are won,
When a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order that is the standard of the game is input, the symbols of the small roles that can be won are stopped and controlled so that the first payout number is acquired,
In the case where the reference operation order is inputted, the symbols of the small roles that can be won are stopped and controlled so that the second payout number is acquired,
When another operation order that is different from the reference operation order and different from the predetermined operation order is input, stop the symbol of the winning combination that can be won so that the third payout number is acquired,
The predetermined operation order is determined as a different operation order for each of the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery objects, and is determined as a different operation order for each of the plurality of types of special role lottery objects,
The second payout number is a payout number that is not more than half of the predetermined quantity,
The first payout number is greater than the second payout number and is equal to or less than the predetermined quantity,
The third payout number is a payout number greater than the predetermined quantity.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first payout number is 1.5 times or more the payout number of the second payout number,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first number of payouts is the same number of payouts as the predetermined quantity,
The third payout number is one more than the same number of payouts as the predetermined quantity,
The second payout number is a payout number of 3 sheets or less.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The second number of payouts is equal to or more than the number of coins inserted at the time of input of the start operation for starting the special game, and is equal to or less than six.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The reel stop control means includes
In the case where the multiple types of re-game winning lottery objects and the multiple types of special role lottery targets are won,
When another operation order is input in which the reference operation order is different from the first input stop button and the predetermined operation order is different from the first input stop button, the second payout number is Stop and control the symbols of small roles that can be won to be acquired,
The third payout number is acquired when an operation order that is common to the predetermined operation order and a stop button that is input first and that is different from the predetermined operation order is input. So as to stop and control the symbols of the winning roles
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The reel stop control means includes
In the case where the multiple types of re-game winning lottery objects and the multiple types of special role lottery targets are won,
When the other operation order other than the reference operation order and the predetermined operation order is input, the symbol of the winning combination that can be won is stopped and controlled so that the third payout number is acquired.
A gaming machine characterized by that. 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;
A normal game state, a replay high probability state having a higher replay probability than the normal game state, and a plurality of special game states having the same replay probability as each of the normal game state and the replay high probability state; Game state setting means for setting a predetermined game state from a plurality of types of game states including:
Internal lottery means for deriving any one lottery object by internal lottery from a plurality of types of lottery objects set according to the game state;
Reel stop control means for controlling the reel to stop by drawing a symbol within a predetermined range based on the result of the internal lottery of the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button;
An informing game execution means for controlling to execute an informing game for informing an operation order that is advantageous to a player according to a result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means when a predetermined condition is satisfied; ,
A gaming machine having
The special game state is
A special display in which at least one of the plurality of reels is stopped within a pull-in range smaller than the predetermined pull-in range, and a winning combination that can be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery is displayed on the active line. A game state in which a game is given,
The game state setting means includes
When the special game state transition combination that shifts to the special game state wins, the special game state transition combination is set so as to shift to the special game state in which the game state at the time of winning the special game state transition combination is equal, When a payout exceeding a predetermined quantity is made, the special game state is terminated and set to return to the winning game state,
In the special game state where the replay high probability state and the replay probability are equal, the lottery objects in the special game include:
Multiple replay winning lottery objects that display the winning small roles on the active line while the replaying player wins internally,
Regardless of the result of the internal lottery, a special combination that displays a winning combination on the active line is won internally, and a plurality of types of special combination lottery objects that display the winning combination on the active line are: Included,
The reel stop control means includes
In the case where the multiple types of re-game winning lottery objects and the multiple types of special role lottery targets are won,
When a reference operation order that is a reference for a game is input, the symbols of the small roles that can be won are stopped and controlled so that a payout number that is half or less of the predetermined quantity is acquired,
When a predetermined operation order different from the reference operation order is input, the number of payouts is greater than the number of payouts acquired when the reference operation order is input and is equal to or less than the predetermined amount To stop winning symbols that can be won,
The predetermined operation order is determined as a different operation order for each of the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery objects, and is determined as a different operation order for each of the plurality of types of special role lottery objects.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 7,
In the special game state in which the replay probability is equal to the normal game state, the lottery targets in the special game include:
One or more kinds of re-game winning lottery objects that display winning small roles on the active line while the re-game player wins internally,
The plurality of types of special role lottery objects;
The re-playing role and the special role are not won internally, and the small role winning lottery that displays the winning small role on the active line is included,
The reel stop control means includes
In the case where the small role winning lottery is won,
Stop and control the symbol of the small role that can be won so that the number of payouts is less than half of the predetermined amount,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 7 to 8,
The reel stop control means includes
In the case where the multiple types of re-game winning lottery objects and the multiple types of special role lottery targets are won,
In the case where the predetermined operation order is inputted, the symbols of the small roles that can be won are stopped and controlled so that the payout number of 10 or more is acquired,
When the reference operation order is input, stop and control of the symbols of the small role that can be won so that a payout number of 6 or less is acquired,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 7 to 9,
When the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery objects and the plural types of special role lottery targets are won, when the predetermined operation order is input, the same payout number is acquired,
The predetermined quantity is n times the number of payouts acquired when the predetermined operation order is input (where n is a natural number of 1 or more).
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The lottery targets in the replay high probability state include a plurality of types of replay game groups,
The plurality of types of re-game actor groups are controlled to stop the combination of specific symbols by the reel stop control means so that different game states are set according to the input operation order,
The plurality of types of re-game winner groups correspond to each of the plurality of types of re-game winner lottery targets, and each of the plurality of types of re-game winner lotteries is the same lottery as the corresponding re-player player group. Depending on the probability, it will be drawn in the special game in the special game state,
At the time of internal winning of each of the plurality of types of re-game winning lottery targets, the same flag as the combination of one or more types of symbols constituting the corresponding re-game player group is established,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
In a game in which an operation order that is advantageous to the player is not notified, there is a penalty giving means for giving a predetermined disadvantage to the player when an operation order different from the reference operation order is input.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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