JP5711912B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on the player's operation, and based on the result of the internal lottery, the game result is displayed using a combination of symbols arranged on a reel. In addition, when the displayed symbol combination is a symbol combination indicating a winning combination of a combination, a function of determining that the winning combination has been won and paying out a game medium is provided.

  The above gaming machines are generally controlled by a main board and a sub board, and the main board performs control related to the progress of the game, such as internal lottery, reel stop control, and game media payout control when winning a winning combination. The sub-board performs control to cause the effect device to produce an effect according to the progress of the game. Since the main board performs control related to the acquisition performance of game media, input of signals to the main board is limited, and transmission of signals from the main board to the sub board is possible. Transmission of signals to the board is impossible.

  Conventionally, techniques for exciting games with various effects have been proposed, and among them, display effects using a liquid crystal display controlled by a sub-board are used in many gaming machines. Further, as a technique for generating a more impressive effect for the player than a display effect using a liquid crystal display, an effect method for performing a delay process for delaying the progress of the game on the main board is known (see Patent Document 1). . The effect method using such a delay process is adopted to notify that a player who is highly interested in the player has won or won a prize by executing according to the result of the internal lottery or the reel stop mode. .

JP 2006-20791 A

  However, in this type of gaming machine, while the delay process is performed on the main board, it is impossible to transmit a signal from the sub board to the main board. It remained in the thing which alert | reports the result of the process performed in the main board | substrates, such as having won.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making a delay process correspond to a result of a process performed on a sub-board.

  (1) The present invention performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not a winning combination is received after accepting the insertion of a predetermined number of game media, rotates a reel having symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and triggered by a stop operation, After the reels that are rotating in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery are stopped, the game is controlled by determining the presence or absence of a winning combination based on the stopped state of the reels. A gaming machine comprising: a main board that executes a specific delay process for delaying the progress; and a sub board that causes an effect device to perform an effect according to the progress of the game in response to a signal from the main board, Between the main board and the sub board, only one-way communication from the main board side to the sub board side is possible, and the main board has a plurality of types of the specific delay processing patterns. Selecting from a pattern, executing the specific delay process with the selected pattern, notifying the sub-board of the selected pattern, and causing the sub-board to display a predetermined symbol combination on an effective line. The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized in that a special effect section for causing the effect device to perform an assisting special effect is set according to the selected pattern.

  In the present invention, since the special effect section is set by the sub board according to the pattern of the specific delay process executed by the main board, the main board does not have to acquire information on the setting of the special effect section from the sub board. Information regarding the setting of the special performance section can be notified by the specific delay process.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the main board shifts the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the gaming zone of the first gaming state Among them, the specific value is updated in the first game section, the pattern of the specific delay process is selected from the plurality of types of patterns according to the specific value, and the first game section is selected from among the game sections in the first game state. The specific delay process is executed in the selected pattern in the second game section that is started later, and the sub board is in the special effect section in the second game state that is started after the first game state. May be set.

  In this way, since the specific value updated in the first game section is reflected and the special effect section is set, it is possible to increase the player's expectation regarding the update of the specific value in the first game section.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the main board updates the specific value even in the second gaming section, and the specific is updated in the second gaming section even when the first gaming state ends. When the value is retained and the gaming state returns to the first gaming state, the specific value may be updated in the first gaming section based on the retained specific value.

  In this way, the specific value updated in the second game section is reflected and the specific delay processing pattern to be executed in the next second game section is selected. Therefore, the specific value updated in the second game section is selected. Using the value as a motivation allows the player to continue the game.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the internal lottery table in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the special symbol combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the order of the stop operation, and the symbol combination displayed on the active line. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the game section in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the 1st special drive process in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the composition of the 1st special lottery table in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the 2nd special drive process in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the 2nd special lottery table in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the AT lottery table in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the game section in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the control method in the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed. In this embodiment, as a control board, as shown in FIG. 2, a main board 10 (game progress means) that controls the progress of the game, and a display that matches the progress of the game upon receiving a signal transmitted from the main board 10 There are provided a plurality of types of electronic circuit boards including a sub board 20 (effect section setting means, effect execution means) that performs control for executing effects and sound effects.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and the effective line L1 is determined depending on the combination of the symbol display positions for each reel. ~ L4 is set. Specifically, the effective line L1 is set by a combination of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3, and the upper stage of the first reel R1, the upper stage of the second reel R2, The effective line L2 is set by the combination of the upper stage of the third reel R3 and the effective line L3 is set by the combination of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the lower stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. An effective line L4 is set by a combination of the lower stage of the reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the middle stage of the first reel R1 and the middle stage of the third reel R3 are not displayed positions on any effective line. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a part of the display position of each of the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 is excluded from the display position on the effective line.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on any of the four effective lines L1 to L4 in the display window DW, and the symbol combination on the effective line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined role. In such a case, a medal is paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three, and four valid medals are inserted based on the insertion of the prescribed insertion number of medals. Lines L1 to L4 are set. Note that the prescribed number of throws may differ depending on the gaming state, and when multiple types of prescribed throws are set, the number of active lines set varies depending on the prescribed throws. Also good.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, an operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the bet button (insertion operation means) B0 and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. A start lever (rotation start operation means) SL for performing the operation, and a stop button (stop operation means for performing an operation to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the step motor. ) B1-B3 and the like are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player starts rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. Is set to a possible ready state. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate on the control board by driving the step motor, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

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

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a control board including the main board 10 and the sub board 20. The main board 10 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, and the stop switch 240, and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. Operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310 and the hopper unit 320 is performed. In addition, the sub-board 20 receives signals sent from the main board 10 and performs various calculations for executing effects in accordance with the progress of the game. Based on the calculation results, the sub-board 20 and the audio device Operation control of output means such as 340 is performed. The functions of each board such as the main board 10 and the sub board 20 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM This is realized by software composed of a given program stored in advance.

  The main board 10 includes an insertion receiving means 105, a random number generating means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a gaming state. The shift control unit 170, the replay probability variation unit 172, the communication control unit 174, and the main memory 190M are configured.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and permits the game start operation to the start lever (game start operation means) SL based on the insertion of three medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions. Perform the process. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the pressing operation of the start lever SL is an opportunity to start the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting unit 105 has a prescribed insertion number 3 according to the gaming state as the medal insertion switch 210 is activated. The inserted medals are set to the inserted state up to the maximum number. When medals exceeding the prescribed number of medals are inserted into the medal slot MI, medals exceeding the three medals are stored as credit medals in a credit storage area (not shown) of the main memory 190M. The Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed in a state where medals are credited to the gaming machine, the betting switch 220 is activated, so that the loading accepting means 105 has a predetermined number of throwing. The credited medals are set to the inserted state up to a certain number of three.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts a numerical value so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not the winning combination is based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a player pressing a start lever (game start operation means) SL. A lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191M of the main memory 190M. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the internal lottery table storage unit 191M stores five types of internal lottery tables A to E as shown in FIG. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) is associated with one of replay, small role, and big bonus (BB1, BB2). Yes.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replay A, replay B, replay C, and replay D are prepared as replays. In the internal lottery table A, when replay A and replay B are won in duplicate, Replay A, Replay B, and Replay C win in duplicate, Replay A, Replay B, and Replay D win in duplicate, Replay A and Replay C in win, and Replay A In addition, the correspondence between the combination and the random number value is set so that there is a case where the replay D is won in duplicate and a case where the replay A, replay C, and replay D are won in duplicate, and the internal lottery table B In the internal lottery table C and the internal lottery table D, there is a correspondence between the role and the random number value so that there is a case where the replay A alone wins. There has been set.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, there are a choice role A, a choice role B, a choice role C, a cherry, a watermelon, a chance role A, a chance role B, a bell, and a special small role. In each of Table A to Internal Lottery Table E, the correspondence between the combination and the random number value so that there is a case where the cherry and the chance combination A are both won and the case where the watermelon and the chance combination A are both won Relationship is set.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the gaming state (internal lottery state), and the replay low probability state A and replay low state can be set as the replay lottery state. Probability state B (first game state, specific game state, specific game section), replay low probability state C, replay high probability state A (second game state), replay high probability state B, replay no lottery state can be set In the lottery table selection process, one of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E is selected as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the gaming state and the replay lottery state.

  In the random number determination process, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 230, and the internal lottery table storage unit 191M of the main memory 190M for the acquired random value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the table.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192M of the main memory 190M.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state on the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a big bonus, and other combinations (for example, small combination, replay) are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when a big bonus is won by internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the won big bonus is carried over (maintained) until the won big bonus is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not a role other than the big bonus (small role and replay) is used even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus lottery flag is carried over. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus lottery flag is carried over, if a role other than the big bonus is won in the internal lottery, the lottery flag of the already won big bonus and the internal A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations including a lottery flag of a combination other than the big bonus won in the lottery is set in a winning state.

  The reel control means 130 controls the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a player pressing a start lever (game start operation means) SL (game start operation). A state in which the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute) by rotating by a step motor (a state in which the rotation is steady) In FIG. 1, the control unit validates (permits) the pressing operation (stop operation) of the stop buttons B1 to B3 corresponding to the rotating reels, and rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are driven to rotate by the step motor. Control to stop according to the setting state of the lottery flag (internal lottery result) is performed.

  Further, the reel control means 130 executes a wait process for temporarily stopping the progress of the game under a predetermined condition. More specifically, the reel control means 130 measures the operation interval of the start lever SL, and when the start lever SL is pressed, the operation interval is within a predetermined wait period (for example, 4.1 seconds). If not reached, a wait process is executed to hold the start of rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 until at least the wait period elapses. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel control means 130 determines that the first reel R1 to the first reel R1 to the first reel R1 are based on the fact that the operation interval of the start lever SL has passed the wait period when the start lever SL is pressed. Control to start rotation of the three reels R3 is performed.

  Further, the reel control means 130 switches between the normal driving process and the special driving process for the rotational driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, so that the first reel R1 to the third reel after the start lever SL is pressed. The period until the rotational driving of R3 is started is adjusted.

  More specifically, in the normal drive process, the reel control means 130, when the start lever SL is pressed is in the wait period, immediately after the wait period elapses, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. If the start lever SL is pressed after the wait period has elapsed, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate immediately when the start lever SL is pressed. .

  In addition, the reel control unit 130 executes the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB as the special drive process. In the special drive process FA, the first period (for example, 5.0 seconds) is elapsed after the start lever SL is pressed. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are kept from rotating until the first period elapses. When the first period elapses, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate. In the special driving process FB, the start lever is started. The rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is suspended until a second period (for example, 10.0 seconds) elapses after SL is pressed, and immediately after the second period elapses, the first reel R1 to the first reel R1. The rotational drive of the three reels R3 is started. Here, in the first period and the second period, whether the rotational driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is suspended by the wait process, or the rotational driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the special driving process FA. Is set to a length that allows the player to distinguish whether the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are being held by the special drive processing FB.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, when the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB is executed, it is necessary to start rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the start lever SL is pressed. Since the time becomes longer, the progress of the game is delayed compared to the case where the normal driving process is executed.

  In this embodiment, the pattern data storage unit 196M of the main memory 190M stores a plurality of types of pattern data that define the timing for executing the special driving process and the type of the special driving process to be executed at each timing. The reel control unit 130 selects one pattern data from a plurality of types of pattern data, and executes the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB based on the selected pattern data. Here, in each type of pattern data, the timing (number of times) at which the special driving process is executed or the type of the special driving process to be executed at each timing is different, and the reel control unit 130 determines according to the selected pattern data. A special drive process FA or special drive process FB is executed in one game, or a special drive process FA or special drive process FB is executed in each of a plurality of consecutive games. Execute drive processing.

  Then, the reel controller 130 allows the player to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the pressing operations (stopping operations) on the stop buttons (stop operation means) B1 to B3 are permitted (validated). When 240 is activated, the supply of drive pulses (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240, whereby the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control to stop each reel.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to the stop operation of the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to the stop operation of the second reel R2, and the stop button B3 Pressing corresponds to a stop operation of the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Control state is set. That is, the stop position of each rotating reel is determined within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range) from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed until each reel R1 to R3 stops. Is done. The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the button is pressed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the display position on the effective line L when it is located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the effective line L. As described above, control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed.

  Specifically, the reel control unit 130 obtains a stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process) and a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193M of the main memory 190M. A process for determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process) is performed with reference.

  First, in the logic calculation process, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position that is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the range. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, “Replay (Replay A to Replay D)> Small role (Choice A, B, C, Cherry, Watermelon, Chance A, Chance B, Bell, Special Small The order of priority is determined in the order of “Position”> Big Bonus ”, and in the logic calculation process, when the lottery flags relating to two or more types of combinations are set to the internal winning state, they are associated with the respective combinations. According to the priority order, the priority of the stop position candidate including the symbol constituting the winning form of the role having a higher priority is higher than the candidate of the stop position including the symbol constituting the winning form of the role having a lower priority. Ask for priority.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when multiple types of replays are won in the internal lottery, a logic calculation process for obtaining a stop position for at least one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The priority is determined so that there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order among the small roles when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined dividend for each small role. Priorities are set, and the priorities among the small roles are set so that the higher the number of medals paid out, the higher the priority. That is, the same priority is set for the small roles having the same number of medals paid out for winning.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining candidate reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the step motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index). ing. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates having the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, which position is set as the stop position is determined as a stop control table storage unit in the main memory 190M. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193M.

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of replay symbols “RP” are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, the replay symbol “RP” can be drawn into the display position on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of bell symbols “BL” are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Regardless, the bell symbol “BL” can be drawn to the display position on the effective line.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of watermelon symbols “WM” are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 at intervals of 4 frames or less, and when the stop buttons B1 and B3 are pressed. Regardless, the watermelon symbol “WM” can be drawn to the display position on the active line.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of cherry symbols “CH” are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2 at intervals of 4 frames or less, and the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed regardless of the timing of pressing the stop button B2. The display position on the effective line can be drawn.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a red 7 symbol “red 7”, a white 7 symbol “white 7”, and a plurality of watermelon symbols “WM” are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2 at intervals of 4 frames or less. The red 7 symbol “red 7”, the white 7 symbol “white 7”, and the watermelon symbol “WM” can be drawn into the display position on the active line regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B2. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 4, four frames of red 7 symbol “red 7”, black 7 symbol “black 7”, white 7 symbol “white 7” and a plurality of cherry symbols “CH” are arranged on the outer surface of the third reel R3. Regardless of the timing at which the stop button B2 is pressed, any of red 7 symbol “red 7”, black 7 symbol “black 7”, white 7 symbol “white 7” and cherry symbol “CH” Can be drawn to the display position on the active line.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1, a red 7 symbol “red 7”, a white 7 symbol “white 7”, and a dummy symbol “DUM” are arranged at intervals of 6 frames. Regardless of the timing at which the stop button B1 is pressed, any one of the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the dummy symbol “DUM”, and the white 7 symbol “white 7” can be alternatively drawn into the display position on the effective line. It is like that.

  Here, according to the present embodiment, according to the symbol combination indicating the winning combinations of the optional roles A to C shown in FIG. 5, the symbol of the first reel R1 of the optional role A is the red 7 symbol “red 7”. The symbol of the first reel R1 of the option combination B is a dummy symbol “DUM”, and the symbol of the first reel R1 of the option combination C is a pattern of white 7 “white 7”. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the winning combination A is elected, if the stop button B1 is pressed aiming at the dummy symbol “DUM” or the white 7 symbol “white 7”, the winning combination A cannot be won, When the stop button B1 is pressed aiming at the white 7 symbol “white 7” or the red 7 symbol “red 7” at the time of winning, the winning combination B cannot be won, and the red 7 symbol “red 7” at the winning of the winning role C If the stop button B1 is pressed aiming at the dummy symbol “DUM”, the winning combination C cannot be won. That is, in the present embodiment, the first winning combination winning in the internal lottery is won based on the pressing operation of the stop button B1 at the pressing timing corresponding to the type of winning combination winning in the internal lottery. Control to stop the reels R1 to R3 is performed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the selection button A is won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B1 is pressed at a pressing timing at which the selection A cannot be won in the stop control table referred to. , 5 types of first special symbol combinations “RP · BL · BL” “Red 7 · CH · BL” “White 7 · Red 7 · BL” “White 7 · White 7 · BL” “White 7 · The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that any one of “WM · BL” is displayed on the effective line.

  Similarly, in the stop control table that is referred to when the winning combination B is won in the internal lottery, if the pressing operation of the stop button B1 is performed at a pressing timing at which the winning combination B cannot be won, five types of first special In the stop control table that is referred to when the winning combination C is won in the internal lottery, the stopping position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that one of the symbol combinations is displayed on the effective line. When the pressing operation of the stop button B1 is performed at a pressing timing at which it is not possible to win, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that any one of the five types of first special symbol combinations is displayed on the effective line. Yes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2, a red 7 symbol “red 7” or a white 7 symbol “ When either “white 7” or watermelon symbol “WM” is arranged and the replay symbol “RP” is displayed on the upper stage of the second reel R2, the red 7 symbol “ Either “red 7”, white 7 symbol “white 7”, or watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3, a watermelon symbol “WM” is arranged in the second frame downward from each of the plurality of replay symbols “RP”. When the replay symbol “RP” is displayed in the upper part of the reel R3, the watermelon symbol “WM” is always displayed in the lower part of the third reel R3.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” indicating the winning form of Replay A is displayed on the active line L2 shown in FIG. One of the symbol combinations “RP · red 7 · WM”, “RP · white 7 · WM”, and “RP · WM · WM” is always displayed on the effective line L1.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when Replay A is won by internal lottery, Replay A wins regardless of the pressing order or pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the second special symbol combination is not displayed on any effective line.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the stop button B1 is first pressed in the stop control table that is referred to when the replay A and the replay B are won in the internal lottery. Regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, the replay B wins without displaying the second special symbol combination on any active line, and the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set such that Replay A wins and any second special symbol combination is displayed on the active line regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when replay A, replay B, and replay C are won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B2 is pressed first, the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 is related. If the replay B wins without displaying the second special symbol combination on any active line, and the stop button B1 or the stop button B3 is pressed first, the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 is reached. Regardless of this, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that Replay A wins and any second special symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  Also, in the stop control table that is referred to when replay A, replay B, and replay D are won in duplicate in the internal lottery, when the stop button B3 is first pressed, the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 is related. In addition, when the replay B wins without displaying the second special symbol combination on any active line, and the stop button B1 or the stop button B2 is pressed first, the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 is reached. Regardless of this, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that Replay A wins and any second special symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when replay A and replay C are won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B1 is pressed first, regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, When Replay A wins without displaying the second special symbol combination on any active line, and the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first, the replay is performed regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that A is awarded and any second special symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when the replay A and the replay D are won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B2 is pressed first, regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, If Replay A wins without displaying the second special symbol combination on any active line, and the stop button B1 or the stop button B3 is pressed first, the replay is performed regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that A is awarded and any second special symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  Also, in the stop control table that is referred to when replay A, replay C, and replay D are won in duplicate in the internal lottery, when the stop button B3 is pressed first, the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 is related. In addition, when Replay A wins without displaying the second special symbol combination on any active line, and the stop button B1 or the stop button B2 is pressed first, the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 is reached. Regardless of this, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that Replay A wins and any second special symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the reel control unit 130 determines the stop position with reference to the stop control table described above in the game in which a plurality of types of replays are won. The control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that the replay A wins without displaying the symbol combination on the active line, and the replay B is performed without displaying the second special symbol combination on the effective line. Control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to win, and the second special symbol combination is displayed on the effective line, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to win the replay A Control to stop is switched according to the winning mode of replay and the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194M of the main memory 190M, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the valid lines L1 to L4 It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed in is a winning combination of a predetermined combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the black 7 symbol “black 7”, the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, A white 7 symbol “white 7”, a bell symbol “BL”, a watermelon symbol “WM”, a cherry symbol “CH”, a replay symbol “RP”, and a dummy symbol “DUM” are arranged. Then, depending on the symbol combinations displayed on the effective lines L1 to L4 in the state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 5, the big bonus (BB1, BB2), Replay A to Replay D, Option A to Option A winning determination table is prepared so that it can be determined whether or not C, cherry, watermelon, chance combination A, chance combination B, bell, and special small combination are won. Note that “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the cherry or special small role shown in FIG. 5 indicates that any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

  That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, either “red 7, red 7, red 7” symbol combination or “black 7, black 7, black 7” symbol combination is displayed on the effective line. If it is determined that BB1 has won, either “red 7, red 7, white 7” symbol combination or “black 7, black 7, white 7” symbol combination is displayed on the active line. In this case, it is determined that BB2 has won.

  When the symbol combination “RP / RP / RP” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that Replay A has won, and the symbol combination “WHITE 7 / BL / WM” or “WM” is displayed on the active line.・ When one of the symbol combinations “BL / WM” is displayed, it is determined that Replay B has won, and the symbol combination “Black 7 / RP / Red 7”, “Black 7 / RP • When either “Black 7” symbol combination or “Black 7 / RP / White 7” symbol combination is displayed, it is determined that Replay C has won, and “Black 7 / RP / CH” is displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination is displayed, it is determined that Replay D has won.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of “Red 7 / BL / BL” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the winning combination A has won, and the symbol combination of “DUM / BL / BL” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that the winning combination B has been won, and if the symbol combination “White 7 / BL / BL” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the winning combination C has been won and If the symbol combination “CH, ANY, ANY” is displayed in the box, it is determined that the cherry has won, and if the symbol combination “WM, WM, WM” is displayed on the active line, the watermelon is awarded. When the symbol combination “DUM / Black 7 / BL” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the chance combination A has won, and “DUM / White 7 / BL” is displayed on the active line. Chance combination B when symbol combination is displayed If it is determined that the winning combination is displayed and the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the bell has won, and the symbol combination “RP • Black 7 • ANY” is displayed on the effective line. Alternatively, when any of the symbol combinations “RP, CH, ANY” is displayed, it is determined that the special small role has been won.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As a process at the time of winning a prize, for example, when a small combination (choice combination A, selection combination B, selection combination C, cherry, watermelon, chance combination A, chance combination B, bell, special small combination) is awarded, the payout control means The medal payout control process is performed by 150, and when the replay (replay A to replay D) wins, the replay processing means 160 performs the replay process, and when the big bonus (BB1, BB2) wins, the game A game state transition control process for transitioning the game state by the state transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out. When a plurality of types of small combinations wins, the total number of medals paid out based on the payout of each winning small combination is obtained as the number of medals paid out in the game. However, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there is an upper limit on the number of medals paid out in one game, and specifically, 10 is the upper limit on the number of medals paid out. Then, the payout control means 150 determines the number of medals to be paid out in the game as 10 corresponding to the upper limit when the payout number of medals accompanying the winning of the small role is 10 or more.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  When medal credits (internal storage) are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the main memory 190M (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals. As a result of the game, when a replay (Replay A to Replay D) or a big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay (Replay A to Replay D) and the big bonus (BB1, BB2) ), No payout is set, so that no medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320, but a process (0-sheet process) is executed in which formally 0 medals are paid out.

  When the replay (replay A to replay D) wins, the replay processing means 160 does not require insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game and sets the same preparation state as the previous game ( Replay processing). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when replay (Replay A to Replay D) wins, the same number of medals as the previous game are not used without the player's medals (including credit medals). An automatic insertion process is performed to automatically input, and the next game start operation (press operation of the start lever SL by the player) is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 is a game that transitions the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states (normal state, bonus establishment state, and bonus state) having different internal lottery modes based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition. Perform state transition control processing. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. Further, in the normal state, refer to any of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C in which the big bonus (BB1, BB2) is set as the lottery object among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. The internal lottery is performed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, an internal lottery table that is referred to in the internal lottery in the normal state is selected according to the lottery state of replay. Specifically, when the replay lottery state in the normal state is the replay low probability state A or the replay low probability state B, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C, and the replay lottery is performed in the normal state. When the state is the replay high probability state A, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A. When the replay lottery state is the replay high probability state B in the normal state, the internal lottery table B An internal lottery is performed with reference to FIG.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state (replay low-probability state C) that shifts when the big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of the small role is set to be the same as the normal state, and the big bonus (BB1, BB2) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table D is performed.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flags corresponding to the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) won in the internal lottery are maintained in the winning state until the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) won in the internal lottery win. When the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the selected big bonus (BB1, BB2) is displayed on the active line, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to shift the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when a symbol combination indicating a big bonus (BB1, BB2) winning pattern is displayed on the active line in the bonus establishment state. In the bonus state, the replay lottery state is set to the no-replay lottery state, and among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table E, which is excluded from the internal lottery targets, and the winning probability of the small role is set higher than the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D. That is, in the bonus state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state or the bonus establishment state in that the small role is won more frequently than the other game states.

  Further, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game, and a predetermined payout upper limit number (for example, BB1 wins) is determined according to the type of bonus won. When the number of medals exceeding 350 is paid out in this case and 48 when BB2 wins, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state. .

  The replay probability changing means 172 performs control to change the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery under a predetermined condition. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the replay lottery state, the replay no lottery state in which the replay is excluded from the internal lottery target, the replay low probability state A in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, It is possible to set a plurality of lottery states such as a replay low probability state B and a replay low probability state C, and a replay high probability state A and a replay high probability state B in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 1.5. As shown in FIG. 8, the replay probability changing means 172 changes the replay winning probability in the internal lottery by changing the replay lottery state.

  More specifically, the replay probability variation means 172 sets the replay lottery state as the initial state to the replay high probability state A, and based on the fact that the second special symbol combination is displayed on the active line, The lottery state is set to the replay low probability state B.

  Further, the replay probability changing means 172 triggers the fact that the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state B, and the RT end determination counter 195M of the main memory 190M has a value corresponding to the number of games for 40 times (for example, 40 ) And a value corresponding to the number of games (for example, 1) from the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M every time a game in the replay low probability state B is performed, triggered by an operation of pressing the start lever SL, etc. Decrement update to subtract. Then, when the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the replay probability changing means 172 returns the replay lottery state to the replay high probability state A.

  In addition, when the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state A, the replay probability changing means 172 indicates that the symbol combination indicating the replay B winning pattern, that is, the replay B winning pattern is displayed on the active line. The replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state B, and the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state B based on the fact that the first special symbol combination is displayed on the active line in the replay high probability state B. Return to state A.

  Further, the replay probability changing means 172 provides a big bonus (BB1, BB1) when the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state A, the replay low probability state B, the replay high probability state A, or the replay high probability state B. Based on the winning of BB2), the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state C. Further, when the big bonus (BB1, BB2) is won in a game in which the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state B, the replay probability changing means 172 uses the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M as a threshold value. Even if not reached, the replay lottery state is changed to the replay low probability state C, and the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is reset to an initial value (for example, 0).

  Further, the replay probability variation means 172 changes the replay lottery state to the replay no lottery state based on the big bonus (BB1, BB2) winning when the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state C. And the replay lottery state is returned to the replay low probability state A from the replay non-lottery state.

  The replay probability changing means 172 replays the replay lottery state based on the fact that the first special symbol combination is displayed on the active line when the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state A. Set to high probability state A.

  The communication control unit 174 performs control for transmitting a signal to the sub-board 20. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 10 to the sub board 20 is possible between the main board 10 and the sub board 20, and from the sub board 20 to the main board 10. Communication connection is established so that signals cannot be transmitted.

  First, when the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery, the communication control means 174 transmits the internal lottery result notification signal to the sub board 20 to perform communication control for notifying the sub board 20 of the result of the internal lottery. . Further, the communication control means 174 performs communication control for notifying the sub board 20 of the current gaming state and the current replay lottery state by transmitting a main state notification signal to the sub board 20. Further, the communication control means 174 performs communication control for notifying the sub-board 20 of the current value of the RT end determination counter 195M by transmitting a count value notification signal to the sub-board 20. Further, the communication control unit 174 performs communication control for notifying the sub board 20 of the type of the pattern data of the selected special driving process by transmitting a pattern notification signal to the sub board 20.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control of the sub-board 20 is performed based on the internal lottery result notification signal, the main state notification signal, the count value notification signal, and the pattern notification signal transmitted from the main substrate 10. The means 180 can cause the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute effects according to the result of the internal lottery, the game state, the replay lottery state, and the like.

  Further, when the reel control unit 130 determines execution of the special drive process, the communication control unit 174 notifies the sub-board 20 that the special drive process is executed by transmitting a freeze determination signal to the sub-board 20. Perform communication control.

  Next, the sub substrate 20 will be described. The sub board 20 is configured to include the effect control means 180 and the sub memory 190S.

  The effect control means 180 causes the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) to execute a display effect based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 191S of the sub memory 190S, or the audio device 340 (the effect device's). In one example), the sound production is performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state, By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, control is performed to increase the game or to produce an effect to assist the game.

  Further, the effect control means 180 changes the effect state among a plurality of kinds of effect states, and sets the AT flag in the effect flag storage means 192S of the sub memory 190S under a predetermined condition, thereby changing the effect state to the assist time. Control is performed to end the AT state by setting the state (AT state, special effect state) and clearing the AT flag when the end condition of the AT state is satisfied. The effect control means 180 is predetermined among a plurality of types when the effect state is set to the AT state and the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state A or the replay high probability state B. A winning assist effect (special effect) for assisting the winning combination (displaying the symbol combination indicating the winning combination of the winning combination on the effective line) in the game won by the winning combination is executed on the display device 330 and the sound device 340. To control.

  Specifically, the effect control means 180 is based on the count value notification signal transmitted from the main board 10, and when the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M of the main memory 190M reaches 7, that is, 40 games are performed. In the 34th game in the replay low probability state B that ends, an AT lottery is performed to determine whether or not to set the effect state to the AT state based on the start lever SL being pressed. In this AT lottery, the effect control means 180 acquires any of 65536 random values from 0 to 65535, and the acquired random value is stored in the effect lottery table storage means 193S of the sub memory 190S. Compared with the lottery table, it is determined whether or not the effect state is set to the AT state.

  Then, based on the state notification signal transmitted from the main board 10, the effect control means 180 sends AT to the effect flag storage means 192 S when the gaming state has shifted from the replay low probability state B to the replay high probability state A. It is checked whether or not the flag is set, and if the AT flag is set, a value (for example, 50) corresponding to the number of games for 50 is written in the AT end determination counter 194S of the sub memory 190S.

  Then, every time a game is played, the effect control means 180 starts decrement update by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 194S, and the AT end determination counter 194S. When the stored value reaches an initial value (for example, 0), the AT state is terminated. If the big bonus is won in the internal lottery when the production state is the AT state, the production control unit 180 determines that the forced termination condition is satisfied, terminates the AT state, and stores the value stored in the AT termination determination counter 1924. Is reset to 0, which is the initial value.

  Then, when the production state is set to the AT state and the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state A or the replay high probability state B, the production control unit 180 selects the winning combinations A to When one of C wins, control is performed to cause the display device 330 or the audio device 340 to execute the first prize assisting effect (first special effect) for notifying the type of the selected winning combination. As the first winning assistance effect, various effects can be adopted. For example, an effect image for informing the type of the stop button to be pressed first for winning the winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, It is possible to output from the speaker SP a sound for notifying the type of stop button to be pressed first to win the winning combination.

  Further, when the production state is set to the AT state and the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state A, the production control unit 180 is placed on the active line when a plurality of types of replays are won in the internal lottery. A second winning assistance effect (second special effect) that informs the pressing order of stop buttons that can avoid the display of the second special symbol combination, or the pressing order of stop buttons that can win Replay B. Is controlled by the display device 330 and the acoustic device 340. Various effects can be adopted as the second winning assistance effect, for example, first pressed to avoid displaying the second special symbol combination on the active line or to win Replay B. The first press to display the effect image informing the type of stop button to be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, to avoid displaying the second special symbol combination on the active line, or to win the replay B A sound for informing the type of stop button to be output can be output from the speaker SP.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the game section in which the production state is set to the AT state and the replay lottery state is set to the replay high probability state A or the replay high probability state B is the first winning assistance effect or the second winning prize. This is a special effect section that causes the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute the auxiliary effect. In the special performance section, the first winning assistance effect is performed, so that the winning rate of the winning combination is higher than the game section other than the special performance section, so that the number of medals held by the player is likely to increase, 2 Since the prize winning assist effect is performed, the winning rate of replay B is higher than the game section other than the special effect section, so that the replay lottery state is not shifted from the replay high probability state A to the replay low probability state B. The game section is advantageous to the player in that the probability of transition to the replay high probability state B is increased and the number of medals held by the player is difficult to decrease.

  Note that the functions of this embodiment can be virtually realized by a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, by downloading a program that causes a computer to function as the main board 10 or the sub board 20 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or a DVD or a Web server on the Internet via the network, the function is achieved. Can be realized. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. These device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Control Method of this Embodiment Hereinafter, the control method of this embodiment will be described.

2-1. First Special Driving Process In the present embodiment, when the replay lottery state is the replay low probability state B and the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is 15 or more, that is, the game section A (first In one game section), each time the start lever SL is pressed, the reel control means 130 performs the first special lottery A, whereby the big bonus (specific role) is set to the winning state in the internal lottery. It is determined whether or not to perform the first special drive process (first specific delay process, first specific notification process) for notifying the degree of expectation by the execution pattern of the special drive process.

  When the first special driving process is selected, the reel control unit 130 performs the first special lottery B, so that the first pattern data BBF0 to BBF6 stored in the pattern data storage unit 196M of the main memory 190M 1st pattern data used by 1 special drive processing is selected. Then, the reel control means 130 executes the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB according to the timing of performing the special drive process defined in the selected first pattern data and the type of the special drive process.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, each of the first pattern data BBF0 to BBF6 is composed of 2-byte data, and the reel control means 130 stores the selected first pattern data. Read into a 2-byte buffer. Then, the reel control means 130 shifts the contents of the buffer to the right by 2 bits every time a game is performed, and does not execute any special driving process when the value of the lower 2 bits of the buffer is 00B. If it is, the special drive process FA is executed, and if it is 10B, the special drive process FB is executed.

  In the present embodiment, BBF0 stipulates that neither special drive processing FA nor special drive processing FB is executed in any game.

  In BBF1, the special drive process FA is executed in the first game, which is the game in which the first special lottery is performed, and neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the second and subsequent games. Is stipulated. Accordingly, when BBF1 is selected, execution of the special drive process FA is reserved in the first game, and when the special drive process FA is executed in the first game, the first special drive process is completed.

  BBF2 stipulates that the special drive process FB is executed in the first game, and neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the second and subsequent games. Therefore, when BBF2 is selected, execution of the special drive process FB is reserved in the first game, and when the special drive process FB is executed in the first game, the first special drive process is completed.

  BBF3 stipulates that the special driving process FA is executed in the first and second games, and neither the special driving process FA nor the special driving process FB is executed in the third and subsequent games. Therefore, when BBF3 is selected, execution of the special drive process FA is reserved in the first and second games, and when the special drive process FA is executed in the second game, the first special drive process is executed. Complete.

  In BBF4, the special driving process FA is executed in the first game, the special driving process FB is executed in the second game, and both the special driving process FA and the special driving process FB are executed in the third and subsequent games. It is stipulated not to. Therefore, when BBF4 is selected, it is reserved that the special driving process FA is executed in the first game and the special driving process FB is reserved in the second game, and the special driving process FB is executed in the second game. Then, the first special drive process is completed.

  In BBF5, neither the special driving process FA nor the special driving process FB is executed in the first game, the special driving process FB is executed in the second game, and the special driving process FA is executed in the third game or later. No special drive processing FB is executed. Therefore, when BBF5 is selected, execution of the special drive process FB is reserved in the second game, and when the special drive process FB is executed in the second game, the first special drive process is completed.

  In BBF6, the special drive process FA is executed in the first and second games, the special drive process FB is executed in the third game, and the special drive process FA and the special drive process FB are executed in the fourth and subsequent games. It is stipulated that none of them is executed. Therefore, when BBF6 is selected, it is reserved that the special driving process FA is executed in the first and second games and the special driving process FB is executed in the third game, and the special driving process is executed in the third game. When the FB is executed, the first special drive process is completed.

  Further, when the reel control means 130 is elected to perform the first special driving process by the first special lottery A, the special game number counter 197M of the main memory 190M is set to a value (for example, 6) corresponding to six game times. Every time a write or game is performed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of one game from the stored value of the special game number counter 197M, triggered by an operation of pressing the start lever SL. When the stored value of the special game number counter 197M is not 0, the reel control means 130 does not perform the first special lottery A and the first special lottery B.

  The communication control unit 174 transmits a pattern notification signal indicating the type of the first pattern data selected by the first special lottery B to the sub-board 20, and the effect control unit 180 selects the type of the first pattern data selected. The first effect image for notifying the degree of expectation that the big bonus has been won by the internal lottery is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD at a timing according to the above.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, when BBF0 is selected, the special drive processing FA and special drive are performed in any of the six consecutive games after the first special lottery is performed. None of the processing FB is executed, and the first effect image is not displayed.

  When BBF1 is selected, the special drive processing FA is executed in the first game that is the game in which the first special lottery is performed, the first effect image G1 is displayed in the second game, and the third time. In the game, the first effect image G2 is displayed, and in the fourth game, the first effect image G3 is displayed.

  When BBF2 is selected, the special drive process FB is executed in the first game, the first effect image G1 is displayed, the first effect image G2 is displayed in the second game, and the third game is displayed. In the game, the first effect image G3 is displayed.

  When BBF3 is selected, the special drive processing FA is executed in the first and second games, the first effect image G1 is displayed in the third game, and the first effect image G2 is displayed in the fourth game. Is displayed, and the first effect image G3 is displayed in the fifth game.

  When BBF4 is selected, the special driving process FA is executed in the first game, the special driving process FB is executed in the second game, the first effect image G1 is displayed, and the third game. The first effect image G2 is displayed and the first effect image G3 is displayed in the fourth game.

  When BBF5 is selected, neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the first game, and the special drive process FB is executed in the second game and the first effect image is displayed. G1 is displayed, the first effect image G2 is displayed in the third game, and the first effect image G3 is displayed in the fourth game.

  When BBF6 is selected, the special drive process FA is executed in the first and second games, the special drive process FB is executed in the third game, and the first effect image G1 is displayed. In the first game, the first effect image G2 is displayed, and in the fifth game, the first effect image G3 is displayed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the special lottery table storage means 198M of the main memory 190M stores the special lottery referred to in the first special lottery B for selecting one first pattern data from the first pattern data BBF0 to BBF6. As shown in FIG. 11, as a table, the first special lottery table A that is referred to when the big bonus (specific role) is won in the internal lottery in the game section A, and the big bonus is won in the internal lottery in the game section A. The first special lottery table B that is referred to when the result is not (when the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result other than the winning of the specific combination) is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the first special lottery table A and the first special lottery table B, when the first special lottery table A is referred to, the probability of winning using the BBF1 and the first special lottery table Since the ratio of using BBF1 when B is referred to the probability of winning is set to 1: 9, when BBF1 is selected and the first special drive process is performed, the internal lottery is performed. Expectation for winning big bonus is 10%.

  Further, the ratio between the probability of winning using BBF2 when the first special lottery table A is referenced and the probability of winning using BBF2 when the first special lottery table B is referenced is 3: Therefore, when BBF2 is selected and the first special drive process is performed, the degree of expectation that the big bonus is won in the internal lottery is 30%.

  Further, the ratio between the probability of winning using BBF3 when the first special lottery table A is referenced and the probability of winning using BBF3 when the first special lottery table B is referenced is 2: Therefore, when the BBF 3 is selected and the first special drive process is performed, the expectation regarding the big bonus being won in the internal lottery is 20%.

  Further, the ratio of the probability of winning using BBF4 when the first special lottery table A is referenced to the probability of winning using BBF4 when the first special lottery table B is referenced is 4: Therefore, when the BBF 4 is selected and the first special driving process is performed, the expectation regarding the big bonus winning in the internal lottery is 40%.

  Further, the ratio of the probability of winning using BBF5 when the first special lottery table A is referred to the probability of winning using BBF5 when the first special lottery table B is referenced is 3: Therefore, when the BBF 5 is selected and the first special driving process is performed, the expectation regarding the big bonus being won in the internal lottery is 30%.

  Further, the ratio of the probability of winning using BBF6 when the first special lottery table A is referenced to the probability of winning using BBF6 when the first special lottery table B is referenced is 5: Therefore, when the BBF 6 is selected and the first special driving process is performed, the expectation regarding the big bonus winning in the internal lottery is 50%.

  When the first special lottery table A is referred to, using BBF0 wins with a probability of 55%, but when BBF0 is selected, the first special drive process is not performed, so the internal lottery is big. The expectation regarding the fact that the bonus is won is not notified. In the present embodiment, even when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery and the first special driving process is determined not to be performed in the first special lottery A, the first special driving process is performed. Therefore, even if the first special drive process is not performed, there is a case where a big bonus is won in the internal lottery.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the game section A of the game sections in the replay low probability state B, the degree of expectation regarding the big bonus winning in the internal lottery is notified by the execution pattern of the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB. The In particular, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the big bonus is won in the internal lottery increases in the order of BBF1 <BBF3 <BBF2, BBF5 <BBF4 <BBF6.

2-2. Second Special Drive Process In the present embodiment, when the replay lottery state is the low replay probability state B and the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is 7, that is, the game section C (first In the first game of the second game section (predetermined game section), when the start lever SL is pressed, the reel control means 130 performs the second special lottery, so that a special performance section in which a winning assist effect is performed is provided. It is determined whether or not to perform the second special drive process (second specific delay process) for notifying the degree of expectation regarding the setting by the execution pattern of the special drive process.

  In the second special drive process, the second pattern data used in the second special drive process is selected from the second pattern data ATF0 to ATF13 stored in the pattern data storage unit 196M of the main memory 190M. Then, the reel control unit 130 executes the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB according to the timing of performing the special drive process specified in the selected second pattern data and the type of the special drive process.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, each of the second pattern data ATF0 to ATF13 is composed of 2 bytes of data, and the reel control means 130 stores the selected second pattern data. Read into a 2-byte buffer. Then, the reel control means 130 shifts the contents of the buffer to the right by 2 bits every time a game is performed, and does not execute any special driving process when the value of the lower 2 bits of the buffer is 00B. If it is, the special drive process FA is executed, and if it is 10B, the special drive process FB is executed.

  In this embodiment, ATF0 stipulates that neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in any game in the game section C.

  In ATF1, neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the first game in the game section C, the special drive process FA is executed in the second game, and the game after the third game is executed. It is specified that neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed. Therefore, when ATF1 is selected, execution of the special drive process FA is reserved in the second game, and when the special drive process FA is executed in the second game, the second special drive process is completed.

  In ATF2, the special driving process FA and the special driving process FB are not executed in the first and second games, the special driving process FA is executed in the third game, and the special games are executed in the fourth and subsequent games. It is specified that neither the driving process FA nor the special driving process FB is executed. Accordingly, when ATF2 is selected, execution of the special drive process FA is reserved in the third game, and when the special drive process FA is executed in the third game, the second special drive process is completed.

  In ATF3, the special driving process FA and the special driving process FB are not executed in the first and second games, the special driving process FB is executed in the third game, and the special games are executed in the fourth and subsequent games. It is specified that neither the driving process FA nor the special driving process FB is executed. Therefore, when ATF3 is selected, execution of the special drive process FB is reserved in the third game, and when the special drive process FB is executed in the third game, the second special drive process is completed.

  In ATF4, neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the first game, the special drive process FA is executed in the second and third games, and the special game process is executed in the fourth and subsequent games. It is specified that neither the driving process FA nor the special driving process FB is executed. Therefore, when ATF4 is selected, execution of the special drive process FA is reserved in the second and third games, and when the special drive process FA is executed in the third game, the second special drive process is executed. Complete.

  In ATF5, the special driving process FA and the special driving process FB are not executed in the first game, the special driving process FA is executed in the second game, and the special driving process FB is executed in the third game. In the fourth and subsequent games, it is specified that neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed. Therefore, when ATF5 is selected, the special driving process FA is executed in the second game and the special driving process FB is reserved in the third game, and the special driving process FB is executed in the third game. Then, the second special drive process is completed.

  In ATF6, the special driving process FA is executed in the first and second games, the special driving process FB is executed in the third game, and the special driving process FA and the special driving process FB are executed in the fourth and subsequent games. It is stipulated that none of them is executed. Therefore, when ATF6 is selected, it is reserved that the special driving process FA is executed in the first and second games and the special driving process FB is executed in the third game, and the special driving process FA is executed in the third game. When the FB is executed, the second special drive process is completed.

  In ATF7, the special driving process FA and the special driving process FB are not executed in the first game, and the special driving process FA is executed in the second, third, and fourth games, and the fifth and subsequent games. Is specified that neither the special driving process FA nor the special driving process FB is executed. Therefore, when ATF7 is selected, execution of the special drive processing FA is reserved in the second, third, and fourth games, and when the special drive processing FA is executed in the fourth game, the second special The driving process is completed.

  In ATF8, neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the first game, the special drive process FA is executed in the second and third games, and the special drive process is executed in the fourth game. It is specified that the FB is executed and neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the fifth and subsequent games. Therefore, when ATF8 is selected, it is reserved that the special driving process FA is executed in the second and third games and the special driving process FB is reserved in the fourth game, and the special driving process is executed in the fourth game. When the FB is executed, the second special drive process is completed.

  In ATF9, neither the special driving process FA nor the special driving process FB is executed in the first and second games, and the special driving process FA is executed in the third, fourth and fifth games. In subsequent games, it is specified that neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed. Therefore, when ATF9 is selected, execution of the special drive processing FA is reserved in the third, fourth, and fifth games, and the second special is executed when the special drive processing FA is executed in the fifth game. The driving process is completed.

  In the ATF 10, neither the special driving process FA nor the special driving process FB is executed in the first and second games, the special driving process FA is executed in the third and fourth games, and the fifth game is executed. It is specified that the special drive process FB is executed, and neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the sixth and subsequent games. Therefore, when ATF10 is selected, it is reserved that the special drive process FA is executed in the third and fourth games and the special drive process FB is executed in the fifth game, and the special drive process is executed in the fifth game. When the FB is executed, the second special drive process is completed.

  In ATF 11, special drive processing FA is executed in the first, second and third games, special drive processing FB is executed in the fourth game, and special drive processing FA and special drive are executed in the fifth and subsequent games. It is specified that none of the processes FB is executed. Therefore, when ATF11 is selected, the special driving process FA is executed in the first, second and third games, and the special driving process FB is reserved in the fourth game, and in the fourth game. When the special drive process FB is executed, the second special drive process is completed.

  In the ATF 12, neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the first game, the special drive process FA is executed in the second, third and fourth games, and the fifth game is executed. It is specified that the special drive process FB is executed, and neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the sixth and subsequent games. Therefore, when ATF12 is selected, the special driving process FA is executed in the second, third and fourth games, and the special driving process FB is reserved in the fifth game, and in the fifth game. When the special drive process FB is executed, the second special drive process is completed.

  In the ATF 13, neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the first and second games, and the special drive process FA is executed in the third, fourth and fifth games. It is stipulated that the special drive process FB is executed in this game, and neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the seventh and subsequent games. Therefore, when ATF13 is selected, it is reserved to execute the special driving process FA in the third, fourth and fifth games and to execute the special driving process FB in the sixth game. When the special drive process FB is executed, the second special drive process is completed.

  Further, when the second special lottery is performed, the reel control means 130 writes a value (for example, 7) corresponding to the number of times of seven games in the special game number counter 197M of the main memory 190M, and every time a game is performed, The decrement is updated by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of one game from the stored value of the special game number counter 197M when the start lever SL is pressed. If the stored value of the special game number counter 197M is not 0, the reel control means 130 does not perform the second special lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, when the stored value of the special game number counter 197M is not 0, the first special lottery A, the first special lottery B, and the second special lottery are not performed.

  Further, the communication control unit 174 transmits a pattern notification signal indicating the type of the second pattern data selected by the second special lottery to the sub-board 20, and the effect control unit 180 sets the type of the second pattern data selected. A first effect image for informing the degree of expectation related to the setting of the special effect section is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD at a corresponding timing.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, when ATF0 is selected, the second special drive process is performed in any of the seven consecutive games after the second special lottery is performed. The second effect image is not displayed.

  When ATF1 is selected, the special drive processing FA is executed in the second game in the game section C, the second effect image g1 is displayed in the third game, and the first effect image in the fourth game. g2 is displayed, the first effect image g3 is displayed in the fifth game, and the second effect image g4 is displayed in the sixth game.

  When ATF2 is selected, the special drive processing FA is executed in the third game in the game section C, the second effect image g1 is displayed in the fourth game, and the second effect image is displayed in the fifth game. g2 is displayed, the second effect image g3 is displayed in the sixth game, and the second effect image g4 is displayed in the seventh game.

  When ATF3 is selected, the special drive process FB is executed in the third game of the game section C, the second effect image g1 is displayed, and the second effect image g2 is displayed in the fourth game. The second effect image g3 is displayed in the fifth game, and the second effect image g4 is displayed in the sixth game.

  When ATF4 is selected, the special drive processing FA is executed in the second and third games of the game section C, the second effect image g1 is displayed in the fourth game, and the second game image G1 is displayed in the fifth game. The second effect image g2 is displayed, the second effect image g3 is displayed in the sixth game, and the second effect image g4 is displayed in the seventh game.

  When ATF5 is selected, the special drive process FA is executed in the second game in the game section C, the special drive process FB is executed in the third game, and the second effect image g1 is displayed. The second effect image g2 is displayed in the fourth game, the second effect image g3 is displayed in the fifth game, and the second effect image g4 is displayed in the sixth game.

  When ATF6 is selected, the special drive process FA is executed in the first and second games of the game section C, the special drive process FB is executed in the third game, and the second effect image g1 is displayed. The second effect image g2 is displayed in the fourth game, the second effect image g3 is displayed in the fifth game, and the second effect image g4 is displayed in the sixth game.

  If ATF7 is selected, the special drive processing FA is executed in the second, third and fourth games of the game section C, the second effect image g1 is displayed in the fifth game, and the sixth game is displayed. The second effect image g2 is displayed in the game, and the second effect image g3 is displayed in the seventh game.

  When ATF8 is selected, the special driving process FA is executed in the second and third games of the game section C, the special driving process FB is executed in the fourth game, and the second effect image g1 is displayed. The second effect image g2 is displayed in the fifth game, the second effect image g3 is displayed in the sixth game, and the second effect image g4 is displayed in the seventh game.

  When ATF9 is selected, the special drive processing FA is executed in the third, fourth and fifth games of the game section C, the second effect image g1 is displayed in the sixth game, and the seventh game is displayed. In the game, the second effect image g2 is displayed.

  When ATF10 is selected, the special driving process FA is executed in the third and fourth games of the game section C, the special driving process FB is executed in the fifth game, and the second effect image g1 is displayed. The second effect image g2 is displayed in the sixth game, and the second effect image g3 is displayed in the seventh game.

  When ATF11 is selected, the special driving process FA is executed in the first, second, and third games of the game section C, the special driving process FB is executed in the fourth game, and the second effect. The image g1 is displayed, the second effect image g2 is displayed in the fifth game, the second effect image g3 is displayed in the sixth game, and the second effect image g4 is displayed in the seventh game.

  When ATF12 is selected, the special drive process FA is executed in the second, third, and fourth games of the game section C, the special drive process FB is executed in the fifth game, and the second effect. The image g1 is displayed, the second effect image g2 is displayed in the sixth game, and the second effect image g3 is displayed in the seventh game.

  When ATF13 is selected, the special drive process FA is executed in the third, fourth, and fifth games of the game section C, the special drive process FB is executed in the sixth game, and the second effect. The image g1 is displayed, and the second effect image g2 is displayed in the seventh game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special driving process is performed in the predetermined game section A among the game sections in the replay low probability state B shown in FIG. 9, and the first special drive process is performed in the predetermined game section C. 2 Special drive processing is performed. As a result, in the present embodiment, in the game section in the replay low probability state B, the player's expectation that the big bonus is won in the internal lottery is increased, and the special performance section is set. Since the game section in which the first special drive process is performed and the game section in which the second special drive process is performed are distinguished from each other while increasing the player's expectation, the game is delayed by the first special drive process. It can be made easier for the player to determine whether the game is delayed by the second special drive process.

2-3. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special drive process is performed, the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB is performed in a plurality of consecutive games. 9 is executed, for example, if the first special drive process is selected in the first special lottery in the last game of the game section A shown in FIG. 9, the special drive process FA is performed after the game section A ends. Or special drive processing FB may be performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the first special drive process using the BBF 6 is performed, it is determined that the first special drive process is performed (the special drive process FA or The number of games required to complete the first special drive process (from when it is reserved to execute the special drive process FB) is maximized. In this case, three times after it is decided to perform the first special drive process. When this game is performed, the first special driving process is completed. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB may be executed until the second game in the game section B, which is the game section after the game section A ends. .

  However, in the present embodiment, the second special drive process is performed in the game section C after the game section B ends. Therefore, when the first special drive process is started in the game near the end of the game section A, the game in which the first special drive process is performed and the game in which the second special drive process is performed are continuous or overlapped. Will occur.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is smaller than 15, that is, the replay lottery state is set to the replay low probability state B, the game is performed 25 times (first number). When the game section A ends, the reel control means 130 prohibits the first special lottery (determination of execution of the first specific delay process). That is, the reel control means 130 prohibits the first special lottery in the game sections other than the game section A as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M becomes 7, that is, when the game section A ends eight times (second number), the second special lottery is performed and the game is performed. Section C is started. Thereby, in this embodiment, the game more than the maximum number of games required until the first special drive process is completed after the first special drive process is determined is a section between the game section A and the game section C. Will be performed in the gaming section B. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first special drive process is completed before the game section C is started, and neither the special drive process FA nor the special drive process FB is executed in the game immediately before the game section C is started. A buffer section can be provided. Thus, in the present embodiment, the first special drive is performed in a game near the end of the game section A while the interval between the game section in which the first special drive process is performed and the game section in which the second special drive process is performed is shortened. Even if the process is started, whether the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB executed in each game constitutes the first special drive process or the second special drive process Are made easy for the player to distinguish.

  It should be noted that while the first special drive process is being performed, the effect control means 180 notifies the degree of expectation that the big bonus has been set in the winning state as an effect related to the first special drive process. An effect image indicating that the special effect section is set as an effect related to the second special drive process while the second special drive process is being performed is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. An effect image indicating that the image is displayed may be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. In this case, by notifying whether or not the big bonus has been won in the first effect image displayed last among the first effect images displayed when the first special drive process is performed, In the game in which the effect related to the first special drive process is ended and the game in which the second special drive process is started, the notification of the expectation regarding the setting of the special effect section as the effect related to the second special drive process is started. May be informed. In this way, even if the game section where the effect related to the first special drive process is performed and the game section where the effect related to the second special drive process is performed are continuous, the player can perform the first special drive process and the second special drive process. A drive process can be distinguished.

2-4. Here, in this embodiment, the reel control means 130 causes the cherry and the chance combination A to overlap or the watermelon and the chance combination A overlap in the internal lottery in the replay low probability state B. Then, each time a winning is made, a specific point lottery is performed to determine which value from 0 to 4 is used to update the stored value (specific value) of the specific point storage means 199M of the main memory 190M. Then, the reel control means 130 compares the value won by the specific point lottery with the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M, and if the value won by the specific point lottery is larger than the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M, The stored value of the specified point storage means 199M is updated with the value won in the specified point lottery.

  When the reel control means 130 performs the second special lottery in the first game of the game section C shown in FIG. 9, the second special lottery tables A to B stored in the special lottery table storage means 198M of the main memory 190M. Among E, the second special lottery table corresponding to the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is selected, and the second special lottery is performed with reference to the selected second special lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, the special lottery table storage unit 198M includes a second special lottery referred to when the stored value of the specific point storage unit 199M is 0 when the second special lottery is performed, as shown in FIG. Table A, second special lottery table B that is referred to when it is 1, second special lottery table C that is referred to when it is 2, and second special lottery table D that is referred to when it is 3 And a second special lottery table E that is referred to in the case of 4, is stored.

  In the second special lottery table A, random numbers are associated so that the use of ATF0 is won with a probability of 100%. Also, in the second special lottery table B, using ATF1 is won with a probability of 50%, using ATF2 is won with a probability of 30%, and using ATF3 is won with a probability of 20%. Each second pattern data is associated with a random value. In the second special lottery table C, each second pattern data is associated with a random value so that the use of ATF4 is won with a probability of 70% and the use of ATF5 is won with a probability of 30%. ing. In the second special lottery table D, using ATF6 wins with a probability of 35%, using ATF7 with a probability of 30%, using ATF8 with a probability of 20%, and winning ATF9. Each second pattern data and the random value are associated with each other so that the use is won with a probability of 10% and the use of ATF10 is won with a probability of 5%. Further, in the second special lottery table E, each of the second pattern data is selected so that the use of ATF1 wins with a probability of 16% and the use of any one of ATF2 to ATF13 wins with a probability of 7%. Random values are associated.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, ATF0 is selected only when the stored value of the specific point storage unit 199M is 0, and ATF1 to ATF3 are selected when the stored value of the specific point storage unit 199M is 1 or 4. ATF4 and ATF5 are selected only when the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is 2 or 4, and ATF6 to ATF10 are stored values of 3 or 4 of the specific point storage means 199M. The ATF 11 to ATF 13 are selected only when the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is 4.

  Thus, when the second pattern data is selected in the first game of the game section C shown in FIG. 9, the reel control means 130 resets the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M to 0, which is the initial value. Then, in the game section C, the reel control means 130 performs a specific point lottery every time the cherry and the chance combination A overlap in the internal lottery or the watermelon and the chance combination A overlap, and the specific point storage means The stored value of 199M is updated.

  Even when the game section C ends and the replay lottery state shifts from the replay low probability state B to the replay high probability state A, the reel control means 130 retains the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M, and the gaming state When the player returns to the replay low probability state B again, a specific point lottery is performed when the cherry and the chance combination A overlap or the watermelon and the chance combination A overlap in the internal lottery in the game section A or the game section B. . The reel controller 130 compares the value won in the specific point lottery with the stored value stored in the specific point storage unit 199M, and the value won in the specific point lottery is greater than the value stored in the specific point storage unit 199M. If larger, the stored value of the specified point storage means 199M is updated with the value won by the specified point lottery (the specified value is updated in the first game section based on the stored specified value).

  Thus, in this embodiment, the reel control unit 130 updates the stored value of the specific point storage unit 199M in the game sections A to C, and responds to the stored value of the specific point storage unit 199M when the second special lottery is performed. The second special lottery is performed, and the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M updated in the game section C after the second special lottery is performed is reflected in the next second special lottery.

  In this embodiment, as the specific point lottery table used in the specific point lottery, the specific point lottery table A in which a large value of 0 to 4 is easy to win and the specific point lottery table in which a large value of 0 to 4 is difficult to win. B is prepared. The reel control means 130 shifts the lottery state of the specific point lottery between the specific point high probability state and the specific point low probability state, and the lottery state of the specific point lottery is the specific point high probability state. Performs a specific point lottery with reference to the specific point lottery table A, and performs a specific point lottery with reference to the specific point lottery table B when the lottery state of the specific point lottery is a specific point low probability state. The reel control means 130 performs the lottery of the lottery state of the specific point lottery every time the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M becomes 7, that is, every time the first game of the game section C arrives. Depending on the result, the lottery state of the specific point lottery is set to a specific point high probability state or a specific point low probability state.

2-5. AT lottery according to the second special drive process And in this embodiment, when the second special lottery is performed in the first game of the game section C shown in FIG. 9, the effect control means 180 is transmitted from the main board 10. In accordance with the type of the second pattern data indicated by the pattern notification signal, an AT lottery for determining whether or not to set the effect state to the AT state is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the AT lottery table A and the ATF4 that are referred to when any of ATF0, ATF1, and ATF2 is selected are selected in the effect lottery table storage unit 193S of the sub memory 190S. AT lottery table B that is referred to when ATF3, ATF7, and ATF9 are selected, and AT lottery table D that is referred to when ATF5 is selected And an AT lottery table E that is referred to when any one of ATF6, ATF8, and ATF10 is selected, and an AT lottery table F that is referenced when any one of ATF11, ATF12, and ATF13 is selected. ing.

  In the AT lottery table A, random values are associated so that setting the production state to the AT state is won with a probability of 10%, and in the AT lottery table B, setting the production state to the AT state is 20. In the AT lottery table C, random numbers are associated with each other so that setting the production state to the AT state wins with a probability of 30%, and the AT lottery table C In D, random values are associated such that setting the production state to the AT state is won with a probability of 40%. In the AT lottery table E, setting the production state to the AT state has a probability of 50%. Random values are associated with each other so as to win, and in the AT lottery table F, random values are associated with each other such that setting the effect state to the AT state is won with a probability of 100%.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when any one of ATF11, ATF12, and ATF13 is selected, setting the production state to the AT state is won with a probability of 100%, so the second special using the ATF11, ATF12, or ATF13. When the driving process is performed, the degree of expectation regarding the setting of the effect state to the AT state is 100% (definitely informing that the effect state is set to the AT state).

  Further, when any one of ATF6, ATF8, and ATF10 is selected, setting the production state to the AT state is won with a probability of 50%, so the second special drive process using any one of ATF6, ATF8, and ATF10 Is performed, the degree of expectation related to the production state being set to the AT state is 50%.

  If ATF5 is selected, setting the production state to the AT state is won with a probability of 40%. Therefore, when the second special drive process using the ATF5 is performed, the production state is set to the AT state. The expectation regarding what is done is 40%.

  If any one of ATF3, ATF7, and ATF9 is selected, setting the production state to the AT state is won with a probability of 30%, so the second special drive process using any one of ATF3, ATF7, and ATF9 Is performed, the degree of expectation related to the production state being set to the AT state is 30%.

  When ATF4 is selected, setting the production state to the AT state is won with a probability of 20%. Therefore, when the second special driving process using the ATF4 is performed, the production state is set to the AT state. The expectation regarding what is done is 20%.

  When either ATF1 or ATF2 is selected, setting the production state to the AT state wins with a probability of 10%, so the second special drive process using either ATF1 or ATF2 is performed. In such a case, the expectation regarding the production state being set to the AT state is 10%.

  When ATF0 is selected, setting the production state to the AT state is won with a probability of 10%, but when the ATF0 is selected, the second special drive process is not performed, so the production state is set to the AT state. The degree of expectation related to the setting is not notified.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the game section C in which the last seven games are performed in the replay low probability state B, the effect state is set to the AT state by the execution pattern of the special drive process FA or the special drive process FB. The expectation regarding whether or not is notified. In particular, in the present embodiment, ATF1, ATF2 <BBF4 <BBF3, BBF7, ATF9 <ATF5 <ATF6, ATF8, ATF10 <ATF11, ATF12, and ATF13 are expected to have higher expectation regarding the setting of the performance state to the AT state. . And in this embodiment, when it is elected that the production state is set to the AT state by the AT lottery, the game section C ends and the replay lottery state changes from the replay low probability state B to the replay high probability state A. When the transition is made, the special effect section is started, and the first winning assist effect and the second winning assist effect are performed.

2-6. AT lottery at the time of winning the big bonus As described above, when the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M becomes 7, the reel control unit 130 corresponds to the second special value corresponding to the stored value of the specific point storage unit 199M at that time. The second special lottery is performed using the lottery table, but not only when the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M becomes 7, but also when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery, the specific point storage means at that time The second special lottery is performed using the second special lottery table corresponding to the stored value of 199M. Then, the reel control means 130 selects one second pattern data from ATF0 to ATF13 by the second special lottery, and resets the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M to 0 which is an initial value. Then, the effect control means 180 performs AT lottery using any of the AT lottery tables A to F according to the type of the second pattern data indicated by the pattern notification signal transmitted from the main board 10, and wins the AT lottery. If so, the effect state is set to the AT state. When the bonus state ends and the replay lottery state shifts to the replay high probability state A, the special effect section is started and the first winning assist effect and the second winning assist effect are performed.

  However, when the second special lottery is performed by winning the big bonus in the internal lottery, the type of the second pattern data selected in the second special lottery is to select the AT lottery table in the sub-board 20. However, it is not used for performing the second special driving process on the main board 10. That is, when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery, the second special lottery is formally performed in order to perform an AT lottery to determine whether or not to set a special performance section after the bonus state ends.

2-7. In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 is equivalent to 0 number of games based on the fact that the big bonus is won in the internal lottery or the effect state is set to the AT state. One value (set number) of the value to be played (for example, 0), the value corresponding to the number of games of 359 (for example, 359), and the value for the number of games of 1359 (for example, 1359) is ceiling It is determined by lottery, and the determined value is written in the ceiling counter 195S of the sub memory 190S. Then, the effect control means 180 triggers the start lever SL to be depressed every time a game is performed based on the end of the bonus state or the end of the AT state (a predetermined start condition is satisfied). The decrement is updated by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game from the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S. Then, when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 (ceiling state) which is the initial value (when the number of specific games reaches the set number), the effect control means 180 will perform until the big bonus is won or the effect is won in the internal lottery. The stored value of the ceiling counter 195S is held at 0 until the state is set to the AT state.

  When the AT lottery performed in the first game of the game section C is won, the effect control unit 180 sets the effect state to the AT state, and performs the ceiling number lottery to determine the value determined by the ceiling counter 195S. Write to the stored value. On the other hand, when the AT lottery is not won, the effect control means 180 checks the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S, and when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S is 0, the effect state is set to the AT state. Then, the value determined by performing the ceiling number lottery is written in the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S. That is, in this embodiment, when the AT lottery is performed in the first game of the game section C, if the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0, the effect state is the AT state regardless of the result of the AT lottery. Set to Then, when the replay lottery state shifts to the replay high probability state A in the state where the effect state is set to the AT state, the special effect section is started and the first winning assist effect and the second winning assist effect are performed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 in the game section A or the game section B, the replay lottery state is changed from the replay low probability state B. Before the transition to the replay high probability state A, the effect state is set to the AT state via the first game in the game section C with the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaching 0. Accordingly, when the replay lottery state shifts from the replay low probability state B to the replay high probability state A, the special effect section is started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 in the game section C, the replay lottery state shifts from the replay low probability state B to the replay high probability state A. Before, the effect state is not set to the AT state without going through the first game of the game section C in a state where the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S has reached zero. Therefore, even if the replay lottery state shifts from the replay low probability state B to the replay high probability state A, the special effect section is not started. When the replay lottery state again shifts to the replay low probability state B, the effect state is set to the AT state via the first game in the game section C with the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaching 0. When the replay lottery state transitions from the replay low probability state B to the replay high probability state A, the special effect section is started.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 in the gaming section A or the gaming section B, the replay low probability state B when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 ends. When the special effect section is started and the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 in the game section C, the special replay low probability state B when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 is special. Special on the basis that the next replay high probability state B started after the replay high probability state A or the replay high probability state B is started (the release condition is satisfied) The production section is started.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the period from when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 to when the special effect section starts is changed according to the game section in which the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S has reached 0. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to detect when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches zero.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0, the special effect section is started after surely passing through seven games of the game section C including the first game of the game section C. Therefore, even when the special effect section is started when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0, the second special lottery is performed according to the result of the second special lottery in the game section C immediately before the special effect section is started. Special drive processing can be performed. Thereby, in this embodiment, even when the special effect section is started when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0, it is possible to increase the player's expectation regarding the effect state being set to the AT state. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine whether the special performance section is started when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 or whether the special performance section is started by winning the AT lottery. .

2-8. Control at the time of setting change and power-off recovery In this embodiment, the internal lottery table storage means 191M of the main memory 190M is an internal lottery table group consisting of an internal lottery table A to an internal lottery table E used in the internal lottery. , Each of the internal lottery table groups associated with the six stages of setting values (setting 1 to setting 6: setting 6> setting 5>...> Showing that the setting value is high in the order of setting 1) Yes. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, six types of internal lottery table groups are stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191M. In the lottery table selection process, a process of selecting an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and the replay lottery state from the internal lottery table group corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage means of the main memory 190M. Do. In the present embodiment, the setting change switch built in the gaming machine is operated by a manager of the gaming machine such as a store clerk, so that the setting changing means of the main board 10 becomes the setting value storage means of the main memory 190M. Control to change the set value stored in.

  In this embodiment, when such a setting change is performed, or when the gaming machine is turned on and returned from the power-off state to the power-on state, the reel control unit 130 causes the special function of the main memory 190M to be performed. An impossibility flag is set in the drive processing control flag storage means. Then, when the impossibility flag is set, the reel control means 130 does not perform the first special lottery or the second special lottery even when the gaming state becomes the replay low probability state B. When the gaming state is set to the bonus state or when the replay low probability state B ends, the reel control means 130 clears the impossible flag. Then, when the gaming state becomes the replay low probability state B, the reel control means 130 performs the first special lottery or the second special lottery.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, or when the power-off state returns to the power-on state, until the gaming state is set to the bonus state, or until the replay low probability state B ends. Since the first special lottery or the second special lottery is not performed, the first special drive process or the second special drive process is not performed, and the AT special lottery is not performed because the second special lottery is not performed. The production state can be prevented from being set to the AT state.

  In this embodiment, for example, when each of a plurality of gaming machines installed in a store is changed in setting before the store opens, or when the power is turned off from the power-off state, If the manager of the machine performs a game in advance in each gaming machine, the number of games until the first AT lottery is performed in each gaming machine can be adjusted.

3. Processing of this embodiment Next, an example of processing for realizing the control method of this embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed in the main board 10 of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, first, when the start lever SL is pressed (step S10), an internal lottery is performed (step S12), and 1 is subtracted from the stored value of the special game number counter 197M. (Step S14). When the stored value of the special game number counter 197M is 0, that is, when the first special drive process or the second special drive process is not executed (Y in step S16), the replay lottery state is a low replay probability. In state B, it is determined whether or not the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is 15 or more, that is, whether or not the user is staying in the game section A (step S18). When the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is 15 or more (Y in step S18), a first special lottery A for determining whether or not to execute the first special drive process is performed (step S20). When the execution of the special driving process is won (Y in Step S22), the first special lottery B for determining the first pattern data used in the first special driving process is performed (Step S24).

  On the other hand, if the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is not 15 or more (N in step S18), whether the replay lottery state is the low replay probability state B and the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is 7. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the first game in the game section C (step S26). When the stored value of the RT end determination counter 195M is 7 (Y in step S26), the second special lottery for determining the second pattern data used in the second special drive process is performed (step S28), and the specific value is determined. A transfer lottery for determining the lottery state of the point lottery is performed (step S30).

  If the stored value of the special game number counter 197M is not 0 (N in Step S16), if the execution of the first special driving process is not won in the first special lottery A (N in Step S22), the first special lottery When B is performed (step S24), when the value of the RT end determination counter 195M is not 7 (N in step S26), or when the transition lottery is performed (step S30), the replay lottery state is low for replay. It is determined whether or not the state is a probability state B (step S32). When the replay lottery state is the replay low probability state B (Y in step S32), a specific point lottery is performed (step S34) and the replay is performed. If the lottery state is not the replay low probability state B (N in step S32), the specific point lottery is not performed.

  Then, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started (step S36), and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is stopped (step S38).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the process of the first special lottery B in step S24 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, in the first special lottery B, it is first determined whether or not a big bonus has been won by internal lottery (step S40). If a big bonus has been won by internal lottery (Y in step S40). ), The first special lottery table A shown in FIG. 11 is referred to, and the first pattern data is selected (step S42). On the other hand, when the big bonus is not won in the internal lottery (N in step S40), the first special lottery table B shown in FIG. 11 is referred to and the first pattern data is selected (step S44).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the second special lottery process. As shown in FIG. 18, in the second special lottery, when the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is 0 (Y in step S50), the second special lottery table A shown in FIG. If two pattern data is selected (step S52) and the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is 1 (Y in step S54), the second special lottery table B shown in FIG. When the pattern data is selected (step S56) and the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is 2 (Y in step S58), the second special lottery table C shown in FIG. When data is selected (step S60) and the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is 3 (Y in step S62), the second special lottery table shown in FIG. When the second pattern data is selected with reference to the data D (step S64) and the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is not any of 0 to 3, that is, the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M is 4. In some cases (N in step S62), the second special lottery table E shown in FIG. 13 is referred to and the second pattern data is selected (step S).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the specific point lottery process. As shown in FIG. 19, in the specific point lottery, when the cherry and the chance combination A are won in succession, or when the watermelon and the chance combination A are overlapped (Y in step S70), the specific point lottery is performed. It is determined whether or not the lottery state is a specific point high probability state (step S72). When the lottery state of the specific point lottery is a specific point high probability state (Y in step S72), the specific point lottery table A The specific point is determined with reference to (step S74), and when the lottery state of the specific point lottery is in the low probability state of the specific point (N in step S72), the specific point is referred to the specific point lottery table B. It is determined (step S76). Then, the determined specific point is compared with the stored value of the specific point storage means 199M (step S78), and if the determined specific point is larger (Y in step S78), the specified specific point is specified. The stored value of the point storage means 199M is updated (step S80).

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing an example of processing performed in the sub-board 20 of the gaming machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, in this embodiment, a pattern notification signal is received from the main board 10 (Y in step S90), and the type of the second pattern data indicated by the received pattern notification signal is ATF0, ATF1, or ATF2. (Y in step S92), the AT lottery table A is referred to determine whether or not to set the effect state to the AT state (step S94). If it is ATF4 (Y in step S96), the AT Whether or not to set the effect state to the AT state is determined by referring to the lottery table B (step S98). If it is ATF3, ATF7 or ATF9 (Y in step S100), the AT lottery table C is referred to. Whether or not to set the production state to the AT state is determined (step S102). In step S104, Y), the AT lottery table D is referred to determine whether or not the production state is set to the AT state (step S106). If it is ATF6, ATF8 or ATF10 (Y in step S108), The AT lottery table E is referred to determine whether or not the production state is set to the AT state (step S110), and if it is not any of ATF0 to ATF10, that is, if it is ATF11, ATF12 or ATF13 (in step S108). N) With reference to the AT lottery table F, it is determined whether or not the production state is set to the AT state (step S112).

  As shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined that the effect state is set to the AT state (Y in step S110), an AT flag is set in the effect flag storage means 192S (step S112). If it is not determined that the effect state is set to the AT state (N in step S110), it is determined whether the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S is 0 (step S114). (Y in step S114), the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage means 192S (step S112). Then, the ceiling number lottery is performed (step S116), and the determined value is written in the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S (step S118). On the other hand, if the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S is not 0 (N in step S114), the process ends without setting the AT flag in the effect flag storage means 192S.

4). Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

4-1. Modification 1 (specific delay processing pattern)
For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which each of the plurality of types of patterns of the first specific delay process or the second specific delay process has different timing (number of times) for executing the special drive process and the type of the special drive process to be executed at each timing. However, each of the plurality of types of patterns of the first specific delay process or the second specific delay process has the same timing for executing the specific delay process, but the type of the specific delay process to be executed is different. Alternatively, the type of the specific delay process to be executed may be the same, but the timing for executing the specific delay process may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the special delay process is performed, the period from when the start lever SL is pressed until the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 starts to rotate is different from the normal time. Although an example in which the progress is delayed has been described, when the special delay process is performed, a period from when the rotational driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started until the rotational speed reaches a predetermined speed, Since the period from when the rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed until the pressing operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated is different from the normal time, the progress of the game is delayed. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, an example is given in which special delay processing is performed for a plurality of types of patterns having different periods from when the start lever SL is pressed until the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate. As described above, the first reels R1 to R1 until the rotational speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed after the rotational driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started. Special delay processing is performed for a plurality of types of patterns having different rotation modes of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, such as the order of starting rotation of the third reel R3, the rotation direction, the number of vibrations, and the vibration cycle. Alternatively, a plurality of types of parameters having different periods from when the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed until the pressing operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated. May be special delay processing of over emissions is carried out.

4-2. Modification 2 (Selection of specific delay processing pattern)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the second special lottery and the AT lottery are performed in the first game of the game section C in which the second special drive process is performed has been described. However, the second special lottery is a second special drive process. The AT lottery may be performed after the second special lottery is performed and before the special performance section is set. In the above embodiment, the specific delay process pattern is selected by the second special lottery. However, the specific delay process is performed according to the stored value of the specific point storage unit 199M without performing the second special lottery. These patterns may be selected.

4-3. Modification 3 (target for notification of specific delay processing)
In the above embodiment, the first special drive process or the second special drive process is performed in any of a plurality of execution patterns, so that the big bonus is won in the internal lottery or the special effect section is set. Although an example in which the degree of expectation related to the situation is notified step by step has been described, the first special drive process or the second special drive process is performed in any of a plurality of types of execution patterns, so that an internal lottery It is definitely announced that the bonus is won or the special performance section is set, or that the big bonus is not won or the special production section is not set in the internal lottery. You may be made to do.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the degree of expectation regarding winning of the big bonus is notified by the first special driving process has been described. However, the degree of expectation regarding winning of a role other than the big bonus by the first special driving process. May be notified.

  In the above embodiment, an example of notifying the expectation regarding whether or not the special effect section is set by the second special drive process has been described. However, in the AT lottery, there are different numbers of games as the number of games in the special effect section. When set, the degree of expectation regarding the setting of the largest number of games as the number of games in the special effect section may be notified by the second special drive process. In this case, for example, as a value written to the AT end determination counter 194S, a value corresponding to 200 games (for example, 200), a value corresponding to 150 games (for example, 150), and 100 times A value corresponding to the number of games (for example, 100), a value corresponding to the number of games for 50 times (for example, 50), a value corresponding to the number of games for 25 times (for example, 25), and a game for 0 times One of the values (for example, 0) corresponding to the number of times is selected by AT lottery. When the second special driving process using any one of ATF11, ATF12, and ATF13 is performed, the expectation regarding 200 winning in the AT lottery becomes 100%, and any one of ATF6, ATF8, and ATF10 is set. When the second special driving process used is performed, the expectation level regarding winning 200 by AT lottery is 50%, and when the second special driving process using ATF5 is performed, 200 is selected by AT lottery. The expectation level for winning is 40%, and when the second special driving process using any one of ATF3, ATF7, and ATF9 is performed, the expectation level for winning 200 in the AT lottery is 30%. When the second special driving process using ATF4 is performed, the expectation level regarding 200 winning in the AT lottery is 20%. , It may be expectations regarding the elected 200 AT lottery is 10% when the second special driving treatment with either ATF1 and ATF2 were made.

4-4. Modification 4 (special effect section setting)
In the above embodiment, the main board 10 notifies the selected pattern to the sub board 20 and the sub board 20 sets the special effect section according to the selected pattern. The board 10 sets a special effect section according to the selected pattern, notifies the sub board 20 that the special effect section has been set, and the sub board 20 uses the effect device when the special effect section is set. You may make it perform special production. For example, the reel control means 130 of the main board 10 performs AT lottery according to the type of the selected second pattern data, sets the effect state to the AT state according to the AT lottery result, and sets the special effect section. The effect control means 180 of the sub-board 20 may cause the effect device to perform a special effect in the special effect section. That is, the main board selects a specific delay processing pattern from a plurality of types of patterns, executes the specific delay processing with the selected pattern, and the sub board activates a predetermined symbol combination according to the selected pattern. You may make it make a production | presentation apparatus perform the special production which assists displaying on a line.

4-5. Modification 5 (special effect section setting by ceiling condition)
Further, in the above embodiment, when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 in the gaming section A or the gaming section B of the gaming sections in the replay low probability state B, the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0. When the replay low probability state B ends, the special effect section starts, and when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 in the gaming section C, the replay when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0 Even if the low probability state B ends, the start of the special performance section is suspended, and when the next replay high probability state B started after passing through the replay high probability state A or the replay high probability state B, the special performance section is Although described with reference to the example of starting, the effect control means 180 is used for the ceiling counter 1 in the game section other than the game section in the replay low probability state B. Even if the stored value of 5S has reached 0, the second special lottery and the AT lottery may be performed in the first game of the game section C, and the effect state may be set to the AT state. The effect state may be set to the AT state without going through the first game of C.

  In the above embodiment, when the first game of the game section C is performed in a state where the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S has reached 0, the effect state is set to AT regardless of the AT lottery result after the AT lottery is performed. As described in the example of setting the state, when the first game of the game section C is performed in a state where the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S has reached 0, the AT lottery table F shown in FIG. 14 is referred to. When the AT lottery is performed, the AT lottery may be won and the production state may be set to the AT state.

  Further, when the effect state is set to the AT state when the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaches 0, the effect state is set to the AT state while the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S does not reach 0. You may make it set more times of the game of a special production area than time. For example, when the effect state is set to the AT state in a state where the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S does not reach 0, a value (for example, 50) corresponding to the number of games for 50 times is written in the AT end determination counter 194S. However, when the effect state is set to the AT state with the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaching 0, a value (for example, 100) corresponding to the number of games for 100 times is written in the AT end determination counter 194S. You may do it. Also, when managing the number of games in the special performance section with a set number of 50 as one set, when the production state is set to the AT state in a state where the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S does not reach 0 A value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of sets for one time is written in the set number counter, but when the production state is set to the AT state with the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S reaching 0, the set is set. A value (for example, 2) corresponding to the number of sets for two times may be written in the number counter.

  In the above embodiment, the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S of the sub memory 190S is rewritten with the value determined by the number of times of ceiling lottery based on the fact that the big bonus is won in the internal lottery or the effect state is set to the AT state. As described above, the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S is rewritten when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery, but the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S may not be rewritten even if the production state is set to the AT state. Then, when the production state is set to the AT state, the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S is rewritten, but the stored value of the ceiling counter 195S may not be rewritten even if a big bonus is won in the internal lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the ceiling counter 195S is provided in the sub memory 190S and the effect control means 180 of the sub board 20 sets the special effect section, but the ceiling counter is provided in the main memory 190M. The reel control means 130 of the main board 10 may function as an effect section setting means to set a special effect section.

4-6. Variation 6 (AT lottery when winning big bonus)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the second special lottery is performed even when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery in the replay low probability state B has been described. When the big bonus is won in the internal lottery, the second special lottery may not be performed, or the second special lottery may be performed.

4-7. Modification 7 (first special lottery)
In the above embodiment, the first special lottery A is performed every time the start lever SL is pressed in the game section A, and if the first special lottery is performed in the first special lottery A, the internal lottery When the bonus is won, the first special lottery table A is referred to and the first special lottery B is performed. When the big bonus is not won in the internal lottery, the first special lottery table B is referred to and the first special lottery table B is referred to. Although an example in which one special lottery B is performed has been described, the first special lottery is performed when a predetermined bonus other than a big bonus such as cherry is won in the internal lottery when the big bonus is not won in the internal lottery The first special lottery B may be performed with reference to the table B, or if any combination other than the big bonus is won in the internal lottery or no combination is won It is referenced first special lottery table B first special drawing B may be performed when.

  Further, when the big bonus is won in the internal lottery in the game section A without performing the first special lottery A, the first special lottery table A is referred to and the first special lottery B is performed. When a predetermined combination other than a big bonus such as cherry is won in the internal lottery, the first special lottery table B may be performed with reference to the first special lottery table B.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L4 winning decision line, DS game information display part, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
105 input accepting means, 110 random number generating means, 120 internal lottery means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means, 180 effect control means,
190M main memory, 190S sub memory, 191M internal lottery table storage means,
192M flag storage means, 193M stop control table storage means,
194M winning determination table storage means, 195M RT end determination counter,
196M pattern data storage means, 197M special game number counter,
198M special lottery table storage means, 199M specific point storage means,
191S effect data storage means, 192S effect flag storage means,
193S production lottery table storage means, 194S AT end determination counter,
195S ceiling counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device

Claims (2)

After receiving a predetermined number of game media input, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a winning combination is made, and a plurality of reels with symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are rotated, and the result of the internal lottery is triggered by a stop operation. Specific to delay the progress of the game under a predetermined condition by stopping the reels that are rotating in a manner according to the situation, and controlling the progress of the game by determining the presence or absence of a winning combination based on the stopped state of the plurality of reels Game progress control means for executing a delay process;
A gaming machine provided with an effect execution means for causing an effect device to execute a special effect that assists in displaying a predetermined symbol combination on an effective line,
Special lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of special lottery tables having different winning probabilities for each of a plurality of types of the specific delay processing patterns;
Effect determining means for determining whether or not to set a special effect section for causing the effect device to execute the special effect;
Special lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of special lottery tables having different winning probabilities for setting the special performance section;
The game progress control means is
A game section is shifted between a plurality of game sections including a first game section, a second game section, and a third game section, a specific value is updated in the first game section, and the plurality of the plurality of game sections are updated according to the specific value. A special lottery table to be referred to is selected from the special lottery table, the specific delay process pattern is selected from the plurality of types of patterns with reference to the selected special lottery table, and the specific delay process is performed in the second game section. With the selected pattern,
The effect determining means is
Whether to select a special lottery table to be referred to from the plurality of special lottery tables according to the selected pattern of the specific delay process, and to set the special effect section with reference to the selected special lottery table Decide
The production execution means
When it is determined to set the special effect section, the game machine causes the effect device to execute the special effect in the third game section . In claim 1 ,
The game progress control means is
The specific value is updated also in the second game section, and the specific value updated in the second game section is retained even when the second game section ends, and the gaming state is returned to the first game section. Then, the specific value is updated in the first game section based on the stored specific value.

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