JP5747195B2 - 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 has an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotating a plurality of reels, and the player's stop operation triggers an aspect according to the result of the internal lottery. The control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

  In this type of gaming machine, a game capable of setting an effect state in which an assist time game that makes it easy to acquire a game medium such as a medal can be performed by executing an effect assisting a winning combination in a predetermined condition. The machine has gained popularity (see Patent Document 1).

  And in the conventional technique, it is possible to set a plurality of types of game states with different replay winning probabilities and replay winning modes that are the role of providing the next game free of charge, and by changing the game state under a predetermined condition, Whether or not a specific stop mode appears and the frequency of appearance are controlled in accordance with the game specifications.

JP 2012-115517 A

  However, with the conventional method, it is difficult to appropriately control whether or not a specific stop mode appears and the frequency of appearance in a situation where the winning probability of winning combination and the winning mode of winning combination cannot be changed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to cause various stop modes to appear even in a situation where the winning probability of a combination and the winning mode of a combination cannot be changed, and to stop them. Appropriate control of the appearance possibility and appearance frequency of.

  (1) The present invention relates to a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations are successful, and the plurality of reels for each game. The game state is transferred between a reel control means that controls to stop the rotating reel in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery and a plurality of types of game states including a specific game state, triggered by a stop operation. A game state transition control means for performing control, and a state of play among a plurality of types of state of play including a first effect state, a second effect preparation state, and a second effect state while staying in the specific game state A game machine having an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect according to the effect state, wherein the internal lottery means is a first winning mode as a winning mode of the combination in the specific gaming state And the second winning aspect When the internal lottery is performed so that there are three winning modes, and the reel control means performs the stop operation according to the first operation sequence when the result of the internal lottery is the first winning mode, Neither the first specific stop mode nor the second specific stop mode can appear, and when the stop operation is performed according to the second operation order, the first specific stop mode can appear, and the third operation order When the stop operation is performed along the line, the stop position of the rotating reel is determined so that the second specific stop mode can appear, and when the result of the internal lottery is the second winning mode, Although the first specific stop mode cannot appear in the first operation order, the first specific stop mode can appear in at least the second operation order, and any operation order for the second specific stop mode If the result of the internal lottery is the third winning mode, the first specific stop mode is caused to appear in any operation order. The second specific stop mode is determined so that the stop position of the rotating reel can be determined so that the second specific stop mode can appear in any operation order, and the effect control means is particularly advantageous for the first effect state. If it is possible to set a section and it is not a specific advantageous section, it is a specific advantageous section without executing the effect of notifying the second operation order and the effect of notifying the third operation order in the first winning mode. In this case, when it is decided to execute an effect informing the third operation order in the first winning mode and shift the effect state to the second effect state, the second effect preparation The state is shifted to the second effect state via the state, the first specific stop mode is allowed to appear in the second effect preparation state, and the first specific stop is performed in the first win mode and the second win mode. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that changes the effect state to the second effect state after executing the effect of notifying the operation order in which the aspect can appear.

  In the present invention, as the winning mode of the combination in the specific gaming state, neither the first specific stop mode nor the second specific stop mode can appear in the first operation order, but the first specific stop mode in the second operation order. The first winning mode that can appear and the second specific stop mode can appear in the third operation order, and the first specific stop mode cannot appear in the first operation order, but at least in the second operation order The first specific stop mode can be displayed and the second specific stop mode cannot appear without depending on the operation order, and the first specific stop mode can appear without depending on the operation order And a third winning mode that allows the second specific stop mode to appear without depending on the operation order. And in this invention, in the 1st presentation state, in the 1st presentation state, the 1st winning mode is used using the stop mode which can appear in the 1st operation order, the 2nd operation order, and the 3rd operation order. Depending on whether or not it is a specific advantageous section, the first winning mode is the second specific stop by switching between notifying the second operation order and the third operation order and notifying the third operation order. In the second production preparation state, which plays the role of changing the appearance frequency of the mode and is determined to be shifted to the second production state, the first identification is performed not only in the second winning mode but also in the first winning mode. By making the stop mode appearable, an opportunity to make the first specific stop mode appear can be quickly obtained. And in the present invention, the effect state is changed between a plurality of effect states in the specific game state without changing the winning probability and the winning aspect of the role in the internal lottery. When the result is the first winning mode, by appropriately using the operation order to be notified according to the production state, various stopping modes appear even under a situation where the winning probability of the winning combination and the winning mode of the winning combination cannot be changed, In addition, it is possible to appropriately control whether or not those stop modes appear and how often they appear.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the production control means can set the specific advantageous section for the second production state, and if it is not the specific advantageous section, the second winning mode in the first winning mode. An effect for notifying the operation order and an effect for notifying the third operation order are not executed, and when the specific advantageous section is selected, an effect for notifying the third operation order is executed in the first winning mode. May be.

  In this way, even in the second performance state, when the first winning mode is selected, whether or not the second operation order and the third operation order are both notified and whether or not the third operation order is determined depending on whether or not it is the specific advantageous section. By switching between the case where the order is notified and the appearance frequency of the second specific stop mode can be changed.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the small part in the internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the replay in the internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the example of the stop mode in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the example of the stop mode in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the example of the stop mode in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the example of the stop mode in the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the production state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present 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.

  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 stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping 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 stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to 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 stepping 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 an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The 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 or two, and when a medal corresponding to the prescribed insertion number is inserted, the first reel The effective line L1 configured by the upper stage of each of the R1 to the third reel R3 is activated. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specified number of insertions differs according to the gaming state, the specified number of insertions is set to 3 for the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and the specified number of insertions is set for the bonus state. Two sheets are set.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW. If the symbol combination on the active line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol, the winning combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. The number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of the game is displayed.

  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. Start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing the game, and a stop button (stop operation means for performing an operation that triggers each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the stepping 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 by driving the stepping motor on the control board, 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 switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. Change from off to off.

  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 game control means (control board) 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The operation control of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340 is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation 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 game state transition control means 170, an effect. A control unit 180 and a storage unit 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and the game for the start lever SL (game start operation means) is based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (3 or 2). Perform processing to validate the start operation. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 is inserted with a prescribed number of insertions as a limit. Is set to the on state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

  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 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). Means for performing an internal lottery, and performs a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

  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 191 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores three types of lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. In each lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and losing (unauthorized). It has been.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell 1 to the incorrect answer bell 6, the special role 1 and the special role 2 are prepared as the small roles. As shown in FIG. 2, the hitting bell 1 to the hitting bell 12 are set. As shown in FIG. 4, the winning modes of these small roles are associated with a plurality of types of small roles corresponding to the winning mode with respect to the same random value so that multiple types of small roles are won in duplicate. It means that In the batting order bell of the present embodiment, the correct answer bell is always included, and the combination of the incorrect answer bell and the special small role selected in duplicate with the correct answer bell is different from each other.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, replay 1 to replay 15 are prepared as replays. As shown in FIG. 5, the replay winning mode includes normal replay, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 11, weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, weak chance replay, and strong chance replay are set. The winning mode of these replays is that multiple types of replays corresponding to the winning mode are associated with the same random number so that multiple types of replays are won in a single internal lottery. means. And in the gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in the winning mode of each replay, the combinations of replays to be won in duplicate are different from each other.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table A, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object, but the internal lottery table B and the internal lottery In Table C, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the gaming state, and in the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C are selected according to the gaming state. Either one is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation unit 110 for each game, and the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 for the acquired random number 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. Note that the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

  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 (BB), and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over until the big bonus (BB) wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game where the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over, when a small role or replay is won, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) already won And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations including a small role won in the internal lottery and a replay lottery flag.

  The reel control means 130 starts rotation driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation to the start lever SL by the player. Press the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are normally rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). The control which makes the stop operation by this effective is performed, and the control which stops the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the aspect according to the setting state (result of an internal lottery) of a lottery flag I do.

  The reel controller 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is actuated when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  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 this embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping 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 according to the present embodiment, in principle, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. In the bonus state, the first reel R1 is exceptionally stopped within 75 ms from when the stop button B1 is pressed, and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are stopped with the stop buttons B2, B3. The rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from when the button is pressed. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. -4 frames (predetermined pull-in range, first pull-in range). In addition, when a rotating reel is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is in a range of 0 to 1 frame (narrower than a predetermined pull-in range). (The pull-in range, the second pull-in range). 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. Within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (when stopped within 190 ms), or within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame (stops within 75 ms) with respect to the display position on the active line ), The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed at the display position on the active line. The reel is stopped.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the BAR symbol “BAR”, the special reels 310 to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Symbol “SP”, replay symbol “RP”, bell symbol “BL”, watermelon symbol A “WMA”, watermelon symbol B “WMB”, watermelon symbol C “WMC”, and watermelon symbol D “WMD” are arranged. When a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressed detection position is drawn on the effective line, symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames on the outer peripheral surface of each reel (for example, replay symbol “RP” or bell symbol) "BL") can be displayed at an arbitrary display position regardless of the pressed detection position.

  Further, the reel control means 130 rotates with reference to a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190 and a process (logic calculation process) for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation. Processing for determining the stop position of the inner reel (table reference processing) is performed.

  First, in the logic calculation process, a range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing 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 frame. In the bonus state, with respect to the first reel R1, priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for two frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame from the pressing detection position, and the second reel R2 and the third reel are obtained. For R3, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames corresponding to the pressed detection position in the same manner as described above. 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 this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and the lottery flags relating to two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state in the logic operation processing. In this case, according to the priority order associated with each combination, the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning combination form with the lower priority for the candidate of the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning pattern with the higher priority combination The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the candidates of.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority for the stop position candidate when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery is determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line. There are cases where the priority is calculated according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small role, and the stop position candidates are determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line. The priority for each stop position candidate is determined so that the higher the priority is the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line is higher, and the medal When the priority of the stop position candidates is determined according to the number of payouts, the number of medals paid out based on the small part payout corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line increases. Position so as priority (stop position capable of winning a small prize payout is large) is high determine the priority for the candidate of each stop position. However, if the priority for the stop position candidate is determined according to the number of medals paid out, if a small role with the same payout is won in duplicate, the stop position where each small role can be won The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

  In this embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation corresponding to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, the correct batting order is set for each of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 12, and an order different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect answer batting order. In this embodiment, the stop button is used in any batting order bell. The order of first pressing B1 (batting order 1, 2) is the incorrect answering order. Then, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out is the largest. The priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate stop position becomes the highest. Also, if any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the priority for the stop position candidates according to the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line The priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can display the symbol combinations constituting the most winning patterns is the highest. In the present embodiment, when any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct hitting order, the stop position where the number of medals paid out is the largest when the first reel is stopped. Is a candidate for a stop position that can display the symbol combinations that make up the largest number of winning patterns, and even if the reels stop after the second are in the correct hit order, the number of medals to be paid out continues. The highest priority of the stop position candidates becomes higher, and when the reels stop after the second turn in the incorrect answering order, the stop positions that can display the symbol combinations constituting the most winning patterns are displayed. Candidate priority is higher.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct hitting order, the correct answer bell with the largest number of payout medals can be won. Logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the candidate is the highest, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the correct answer is entered and the stop button B1 is pressed first, it can be displayed on the active line. The logic operation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the incorrect answer bell with the largest number of symbol combinations indicating the winning mode is the highest, and the stop button B2 When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order in which the stop button B3 is pressed first, the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line There logic operation is performed as the priority of the stop position capable of winning the most become special Small Win is the highest.

  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 stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. 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 with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, the stop control table storage means of the storage means 190 indicates which position is set as the stop position. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193.

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

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 12 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 7, the correct batting order is set for each batting order bell. A pressing order different from any of the hit orders is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. In the present embodiment, when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the correct answer order in the stop control table that is referred to when any of the hit order bell 1 to the hit order bell 6 is won, the correct answer bell is won. A stop position is set with respect to the press detection position, and when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the order in which the stop button B1 is pressed first in the incorrect answer hit order, the incorrect answer bell wins, The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a case where the combination of no winning is also made (missing), and the stop button is in the incorrect answer hit order and the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first. When B1 to B3 are pressed, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the special small role 1 wins. In the present embodiment, when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the correct hit order in the stop control table that is referred to when any of the hit order bell 7 to the hit order bell 12 is won, the correct answer bell is won. A stop position is set with respect to the press detection position, and when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the order in which the stop button B1 is pressed first in the incorrect answer hit order, the incorrect answer bell wins, The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a case where the combination of no winning is also made (missing), and the stop button is in the incorrect answer hit order and the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first. When B1 to B3 are pressed, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the special small role 2 wins. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when the winning order bell is won, the stop position relative to the pressed detection position is set so that the most medals are paid out in the correct answer hit order, and valid in the incorrect answer hit order. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the line is the largest.

  In the present embodiment, when the correct answer bell wins, as shown in FIG. 7B, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the invalid line (the line that is not the target of winning determination) consisting of the middle display position of each reel. ”Are displayed together, and when one of the incorrect answer bells wins, as shown in FIG. 7C, the bell symbol“ BL ”is displayed together on the invalid line consisting of the lower display position of each reel. It has come to be.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 1 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order 5 and 6 in which the stop button B3 is first pressed is the first specific batting order (watermelon alignment or chance order). Operation order that allows a stop mode to appear), and the hit order 3 and 4 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed is a second specific hit order (an operation order that allows a stop mode with 7 and 7 sets to appear) The hit order 1, 2 when the stop button B1 is first pressed is treated as a non-specific hit order (operation order in which the stop mode of watermelon alignment, chance eye, 7 alignment, 7 alignment rolling cannot appear). . In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the first specific batting order in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 1 is won, FIG. 9 (A) to FIG. 9 (C). When priority is given to replay 2, replay 3, or replay 6 with a horizontal watermelon alignment stop mode as shown, and stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the second specific stroke order, FIG. 11 (B) or FIG. Priority is given to winning a replay 6 or replay 10 with a stop pattern of 7 singles as shown in (C), and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a non-specific batting order, a press detection is made so that the replay 1 wins. The stop position for the position is set. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 1 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the second specific batting order, the replay 10 is accompanied by a stop mode of double 7 as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so as to avoid winning. Moreover, in this embodiment, when a weak watermelon is won, regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the horizontal watermelon aligned stop modes as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C are accompanied. Replay 2, Replay 3, or Replay 6 can be awarded.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 2 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting orders 5 and 6 in which the stop button B3 is first pressed are set in the first specific batting order, and the stop button The batting order 3 and 4 in which B2 is first depressed is set as the second specific batting order, and the batting order 1 and 2 in which the stop button B1 is first depressed is treated as a non-specific batting order. In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the first specific batting order in the stop control table referred to when the batting order replay 2 is won, FIG. 9 (D) and FIG. 9 (E). Priority is given to the Replay 4 or Replay 5 winning with the stop mode of diagonal watermelon alignment as shown, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the second specific batting order, the double 7 alignment as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in a non-specific batting order, giving priority to the winning of the replay 10 with the stop mode. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 2 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the second specific batting order, the replay 10 is accompanied by a stop mode of double 7 as shown in FIG. Even if it is not possible to win a prize, the replay 6 or the replay 10 can be awarded with a stop mode of 7 singles as shown in FIGS. 11 (B) and 11 (C). Stop position is set. In the present embodiment, when strong watermelons are won, regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, a stop mode with diagonal watermelons as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E is accompanied. Replay 4 or replay 5 can be awarded.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 3 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order 5 and 6 in which the stop button B3 is first pressed is set in the first specific batting order, and the stop button The batting order 3 and 4 in which B2 is first depressed is set as the second specific batting order, and the batting order 1 and 2 in which the stop button B1 is first depressed is treated as a non-specific batting order. And in this embodiment, when stop button B1-B3 is pressed by 1st specific batting order in the stop control table referred when batting order replay 3 is elected, FIG. 10 (A), FIG. 10 (B), Prioritizing winnings of Replay 7, Replay 9, and Replay 14 with a weak chance stop mode as shown in FIG. 10 (C) and FIG. 10 (D), stop buttons B1 to B3 are displayed in the second specific stroke order. When pressed, priority is given to winning a replay 6 or replay 10 with a stop pattern of single 7 as shown in FIG. 11 (B) or FIG. 11 (C), and stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a non-specific stroke order. Then, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins. In the stop control table that is referred to when the winning order replay 3 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the second specific hit order, the replay 10 is accompanied by a stop form of double 7 as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so as to avoid winning. In the present embodiment, when the weak chance replay is won, regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, FIG. 10 (A), FIG. 10 (B), FIG. 10 (C), and FIG. The replay 7, the replay 9, and the replay 14 can be awarded with a stop mode as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 4 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, batting orders 5 and 6 in which the stop button B3 is first pressed are set in the first specific batting order, and the stop button The batting order 3 and 4 in which B2 is first depressed is set as the second specific batting order, and the batting order 1 and 2 in which the stop button B1 is first depressed is treated as a non-specific batting order. And in this embodiment, when stop button B1-B3 is pressed in 1st specific batting order in the stop control table referred when batting order replay 4 is elected, FIG.10 (E), FIG.10 (F), Prioritize the winnings of Replay 9, Replay 10, Replay 12, and Replay 13 with a strong chance stop mode as shown in FIG. 10 (G) and FIG. 10 (H), and stop button B1 in the second specific batting order When ~ B3 is pressed, priority is given to the winning of the replay 10 with a double 7-set stop mode as shown in FIG. 11 (A), and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a non-specific stroke order, the replay 1 Is set to a stop position with respect to the pressing detection position so that a prize is won. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 4 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the second specific batting order, the replay 10 is accompanied by a stop mode of double 7 as shown in FIG. Even if it is not possible to win a prize, the replay 6 or the replay 10 can be awarded with a stop mode of 7 singles as shown in FIGS. 11 (B) and 11 (C). Stop position is set. In this embodiment, when the strong chance replay is won, regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, FIG. 10 (E), FIG. 10 (F), FIG. 10 (G), and FIG. The replay 9, the replay 10, the replay 12, and the replay 13 can be awarded with a strong chance stop mode as shown in FIG.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 5 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order 5 and 6 in which the stop button B3 is first pressed is set as the second specific batting order. The batting order 1 and 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed and the batting order 3 and 4 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed are treated as non-specific batting orders. In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the second specific batting order in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 5 is won, seven sets as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in a non-specific batting order, giving priority to the winning of the replay 10 with the stop mode. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 5 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the second specific batting order, the replay 10 is accompanied by a stop mode of double 7 as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 10 is prevented from winning with a winning combination of 7 singles as shown in FIG. 11B.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 6 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order 3 and 4 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed and the batting order 5 in which the stop button B3 is pressed first. , 6 are set in the second specific hit order, and the hit orders 1, 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed are treated as non-specific hit orders. In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the second specific batting order in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 6 is won, FIG. 11 (B) and FIG. 11 (C). Give priority to Replay 6 or Replay 10 with a single 7 stop mode as shown, and when stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a non-specific batting order, stop position relative to the pressed detection position so that Replay 1 wins Is set. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 6 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the second specific batting order, the replay 10 is accompanied by a stop mode of double 7 as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so as to avoid winning.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 7 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order 3 and 4 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed and the batting order 5 in which the stop button B3 is pressed first. , 6 are set in the second specific hit order, and the hit orders 1, 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed are treated as non-specific hit orders. In this embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 7 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the second specific batting order, the double 7 as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in a non-specific batting order, giving priority to the winning of the replay 10 with the stop mode. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 7 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the second specific batting order, the replay 10 is accompanied by a stop mode of double 7 as shown in FIG. Even if it is not possible to win a prize, the replay 6 or the replay 10 can be awarded with a stop mode of 7 singles as shown in FIGS. 11 (B) and 11 (C). Stop position is set.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 8 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, batting orders 5 and 6 in which the stop button B3 is first pressed are set as the third specific batting order, The batting order 1 and 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed and the batting order 3 and 4 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed are treated as non-specific batting orders. In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the third specific batting order in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 8 is won, the bar alignment as shown in FIG. The stop position relative to the pressing detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in a non-specific batting order, giving priority to the winning of the replay 11 with the stop mode. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 8 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the third specific batting order, the BAR symbol “BAR” is set to the upper display position when the third reel R3 is stopped. If the replay symbol “RP” cannot be pulled in, the replay symbol “RP” is pulled onto the active line, and the replay 1 “RP” is pulled into the upper display position for the remaining reels, so that the replay 1 wins the stop position relative to the pressed detection position. Is set.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 9 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, batting orders 5 and 6 in which the stop button B3 is first pressed are set as the third specific batting order, The batting order 1 and 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed and the batting order 3 and 4 in which the stop button B2 is first pressed are treated as non-specific batting orders. In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the third specific batting order in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 9 is won, the bar alignment as shown in FIG. The stop position relative to the pressing detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in a non-specific batting order, giving priority to the winning of the replay 11 with the stop mode. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 9 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the third specific batting order, the BAR symbol “BAR” is set to the upper display position when the third reel R3 is stopped. If the replay symbol “RP” cannot be pulled in, the replay symbol “RP” is pulled onto the active line, and the replay 1 “RP” is pulled into the upper display position for the remaining reels, so that the replay 1 wins the stop position relative to the pressed detection position. Is set. Also, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 9 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the third specific batting order, the replay 13 is accompanied by a stop mode with the middle bar as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the replay 12 is prevented from winning a prize or having the diagonal bar aligned stop mode as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the batting order replay 9 is won, the replay 11 wins with the same bar stoppage mode as in the batting order replay 8, but the game start operation for the start lever SL in the next game is performed. As a trigger, after starting the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in the direction opposite to the normal direction, the reels are stopped in a manner of diagonal bar alignment without relying on the player's operation while invalidating the stop operation on the stop button. The reversing bar alignment effect that temporarily stops is executed. At this time, the reel control means 130 acquires the current positional relationship between the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on the reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 with respect to each of the reels rotating in the reverse direction. Adjust so that the positional relationship is aligned and pause. When the reverse bar alignment effect is completed, each reel is normally rotated in the normal rotation direction, and the stop operation for the stop button corresponding to each reel is validated.

  Further, in the stop control table referred to when the batting order replay 10 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order 3 and 4 where the stop button B2 is first pressed and the batting order 5 where the stop button B3 is pressed first. , 6 are set in the third specific hit order, and hit orders 1, 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed are treated as non-specific hit orders. In the present embodiment, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the third specific batting order in the stop control table referred to when the batting order replay 10 is won, the diagonal bars are aligned as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in a non-specific batting order, the replay 12 with a stop mode is given priority and the replay 1 wins. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 10 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the third specific batting order, the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed in the middle when the second reel R2 is first stopped. If the replay symbol “RP” cannot be pulled into the position, the replay symbol “RP” is pulled into the upper display position, and the replay symbol “RP” is pulled into the upper display position with respect to the remaining reels. If the BAR symbol “BAR” cannot be pulled into the upper display position when the first stop is performed, the replay symbol “RP” is pulled into the upper display position, and the remaining reels are also moved to the upper display position. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins by pulling in “RP”.

  Further, in the stop control table referred to when the batting order replay 11 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order 3 and 4 where the stop button B2 is first pressed and the batting order 5 where the stop button B3 is pressed first. , 6 are set in the third specific hit order, and hit orders 1, 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed are treated as non-specific hit orders. In the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 11 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the third specific batting order, the middle bars are aligned as shown in FIG. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in a non-specific batting order, the replay 13 with a stop mode is given priority and the replay 1 wins. In the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order replay 11 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the third specific batting order, the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed in the middle when the second reel R2 is first stopped. If the replay symbol “RP” cannot be pulled into the position, the replay symbol “RP” is pulled into the upper display position, and the replay symbol “RP” is pulled into the upper display position with respect to the remaining reels. If the BAR symbol “BAR” cannot be pulled into the middle display position when the first stop is performed, the replay symbol “RP” is pulled into the upper display position, and the remaining reels are also moved to the upper display position. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins by pulling in “RP”.

  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, with reference to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 26, big bonus (BB), replay 1 to replay 15, correct answer bell, incorrect answer bell 1 A winning determination table is prepared so that the presence / absence of winning of the incorrect answer bell 6, the special small combination 1, and the special small combination 2 can be determined.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, for the correct bell, the watermelon symbol A “WMA” constituting the winning form of the correct bell in the first reel and the correct bell win in the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. Since the replay symbols “RP” constituting the form are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the press detection position, it is possible to win regardless of the press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. It is a possible role.

  In the present embodiment, a common symbol (replay symbol “RP”) is assigned to the first reel R1 for the incorrect answer bell 1 to the incorrect answer bell 6. In the present embodiment, a common symbol (replay symbol “RP”) is assigned to the second reel R2 for the correct bell and the special small role 1. In the present embodiment, a common symbol (replay symbol “RP”) is assigned to the third reel R3 for the correct bell and the special small role 2. In the present embodiment, a common symbol (red 7 symbol “red 7” and bell symbol “BL”) is assigned to the special reel 1 and the special symbol 2 on the first reel R1.

  Also, for incorrect answer bell 1 to incorrect answer bell 6, as shown in FIG. 6, the replay symbols “RP” constituting the winning form of each incorrect answer bell in the first reel R1 are all regardless of the pressed detection position. Are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line, but there are pressing detection positions in the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 that do not include the symbols constituting the winning form of each incorrect answer bell in the pull-in range. For this reason, the player can not win a prize unless the stop buttons B2 and B3 are pressed at an appropriate timing.

  For the special small role 1, as shown in FIG. 6, the bell symbol “BL” constituting the special small role 1 winning pattern in the first reel R1 and the special small role 1 winning type in the second reel R2. The positional relationship in which the replay symbol “RP” and the bell symbol “BL” constituting the winning form of the special small role 1 in the third reel R3 can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. Therefore, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  For the special small role 2, as shown in FIG. 6, the bell symbol “BL” constituting the special small role 2 winning form in the first reel R1 and the special small role 2 winning form in the second reel R2 are provided. The positional relationship between the bell symbol “BL” and the replay symbol “RP” constituting the winning form of the special small role 2 in the third reel R3 can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. Therefore, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  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 winning process, for example, when a small role is won, a payout control unit 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process unit 160 performs a replay process, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, a gaming state transition control process is performed by the gaming state transition control means 170 to transition the gaming state.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small 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. In the present embodiment, there is an upper limit (for example, 8) for the number of medals paid out in one game, and when the total number of payouts exceeds the upper limit, the number corresponding to the upper limit is set in the game. Determined as the number of medals to be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the payout for the small role is determined by the prescribed insertion number, and when the prescribed insertion number is three, the correct bell dividend is set higher than the prescribed insertion number. However, the dividends for small roles other than the correct bell are set below the specified number of inputs, and if the specified input number is two, the dividends for all small roles including the correct answer will be equal to or less than the specified number of inputs. Is set.

  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.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals 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 storage unit 190 (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.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. 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. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A is performed.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 3.8, and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table B is performed. In the internal lottery table B that is referred to in the bonus establishment state, as shown in FIG. 3, the probability of unjustified in the internal lottery is extremely low, and a small role or replay is won almost every game. Yes.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the bonus state, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C in which all the random numbers among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. Regardless of the result, the lottery flags for all the small combinations are forcibly set to the winning state, the drawing range of the symbols for the first reel R1 is set to 0 frame to 1 frame, and the second reel R2 and the third reel For the reel R3, the symbol drawing range is set to 0 frame to 4 frames, and the reel is stopped. In the bonus state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the other game states in that the lottery flag of the small role becomes a winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  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 state, and when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 10) are paid out, The state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Control related to the sound production to be 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, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the effect control means 180 has a normal effect state, a first assist time preparation state (first AT preparation state), and a first assist time state (first AT state). An additional sign state (a sign state), a second assist time state (second AT state), a chance zone state (CZ state), a third assist time preparation state (third AT preparation state), and a third assist time Control is performed to change the rendering state among a plurality of types of rendering states including the state (third AT state). In the present embodiment, in the game where the production state is in the first AT preparation state, the first AT state, the precursor state, the second AT state, the CZ state, the third AT preparation state, and the third AT state, the production control means 180 A winning assistance effect is provided to assist winning the correct bell by notifying the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell so that a game in which a medal can be obtained more easily than a game staying in the normal performance state can be performed. It has become.

  Then, the effect control means 180 performs the AT lottery when the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the weak chance replay, and the strong chance replay are won in the internal lottery in the normal effect state. In the AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196, and according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the AT lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the AT lottery is selected in the AT lottery table. If it is associated, it is determined that the AT lottery is won. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery differs depending on the winning mode of the internal lottery that triggered the AT lottery, and the winning probability increases in the order of weak watermelon <weak chance replay <strong watermelon <strong chance replay. Thus, an AT lottery is performed.

  Then, the effect control means 180 shifts the effect state to the first AT preparation state based on the fact that the AT lottery is won, and in the first AT preparation state, determines the scheduled end payout number as the end condition of the first AT state. In the present embodiment, the number of continuous games as the end condition of the first AT preparation state at the time of winning the AT lottery is set to 5 times or 10 times, and a value corresponding to the set number of continuous games is set in the first end determination counter 197A. Is set. In the present embodiment, the normal mode and the special mode, which are different in handling with respect to a part of the lottery result of the internal lottery, can be set for the first AT preparation state, and the normal mode or the special mode is set when the AT lottery is won. In the normal mode, the number of continuous games is selected from 5 times or 10 times. In the special mode, the number of continuous games is always set to 10.

  Then, in the first AT preparation state, the effect control unit 180 is triggered by a game start operation on the start lever SL for each game, and a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game from the stored value of the first end determination counter 197A. Is subtracted, and according to the result of the internal lottery in the game, a process of adding at least 20 payouts to the scheduled payout amount in the first AT state is performed. In particular, in the present embodiment, when in the normal mode in the first AT preparation state, the result of the internal lottery is a weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak chance replay, or other lottery result is obtained when winning a strong chance replay A larger number of payouts is added to the expected payout number. On the other hand, when the special mode is set in the first AT preparation state, the winning of the batting order replay 1 is treated as equivalent to the winning of the weak watermelon, the winning of the batting order replay 2 is treated as equivalent to the winning of the strong watermelon, and the batting order replay 3 Will be treated the same as the weak chance replay, and the batting order replay 4 will be treated the same as the strong chance replay. Then, in the normal mode in the first AT preparation state, the production control unit 180 first presses the stop button B1 when any one of the batting order replay 1, the batting order replay 2, the batting order replay 3, and the batting order replay 4 is won. In the non-specific batting order, control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to perform an effect instructing the stop operation in the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3), and the batting order replay 1 is performed in the special mode in the first AT preparation state. When any one of batting order replay 2, batting order replay 3, and batting order replay 4 is won, the first specific batting order in which the stop button B3 is pressed first (batting order 5: B3 → B1 → B2, batting order 6: B3 → B2 Control for causing the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute an effect instructing the stop operation in B1) is performed. That is, in the first AT preparation state, the appearance frequency of stop modes such as horizontal watermelon alignment, diagonal watermelon alignment, weak chance eyes, strong chance eyes, etc. is higher in the special mode than in the normal mode, and the special mode is in the first AT preparation state. It is easier to add a larger number of payouts to the scheduled payout number than in the normal mode. When the end condition of the first AT ready state is satisfied because the stored value of the first end determination counter 197A reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the first AT state cumulatively added in the first AT ready state is added. A process of setting a value corresponding to the scheduled completion payout number to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B is performed.

  Further, the effect control unit 180 shifts the effect state to the first AT state based on the end of the first AT preparation state, and starts updating the second end determination counter 197B. In the first AT state, each time a medal is paid out by winning a small role, a value corresponding to the medal payout number is subtracted from the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B, and the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B is When the threshold value (for example, 0) is reached, it is determined that the end condition for the first AT state is satisfied, the first AT state is ended, and the effect state returns to the normal effect state.

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode and the special mode, which are different in handling for a part of the lottery result of the internal lottery, can be set for the first AT state, and the normal mode or the special mode is set when the AT lottery is won. In the special mode, the winning order for the batting order replay 1 is treated the same as the winning of the weak watermelon, the winning of the batting order replay 2 is treated the same as the winning of the strong watermelon, and the winning of the batting order replay 3 is a weak chance replay Will be treated in the same way as the winning, and the winning order replay 4 will be treated in the same way as the strong chance replay. Then, in the normal mode of the first AT state, the effect control unit 180 is configured such that the stop button B1 is first pressed when any one of the batting order replay 1, the batting order replay 2, the batting order replay 3, and the batting order replay 4 is won. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to perform an effect instructing a stop operation in the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) in the specific batting order, and the batting order replay 1 and batting order replay are performed in the special mode of the first AT state. 2. If any one of batting order replay 3 and batting order replay 4 is won, the first specific batting order in which the stop button B3 is pressed first (batting order 5: B3 → B1 → B2, batting order 6: B3 → B2 → B1 The display device 330 and the audio device 340 are controlled to execute an effect instructing the stop operation at ().

  Then, when the normal mode is in the first AT state, the effect control means 180 performs the first extra lottery when the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the weak chance replay, and the strong chance replay are won in the internal lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, in the special mode in the first AT state, even if a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, a weak chance replay, and a strong chance replay are won in the internal lottery, the first extra lottery is not executed. In the first extra lottery, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random number is compared with the first extra lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196. It is determined whether or not the first extra lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the first extra lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either a normal win, a special win, or a lose, and was acquired by the first extra lottery. When the random value is associated with the normal winning or the special winning in the first extra lottery table, it is determined that the first extra lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the first extra lottery and the winning ratio of the normal winning and the special winning are different according to the winning mode of the internal lottery that is the execution opportunity of the first extra lottery, and weak watermelon <weak chance replay < The first extra lottery is performed so that the winning probability increases in the order of strong watermelon <strong chance replay, and the ratio of special winning increases. The first extra lottery may be executed not only when the weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak chance replay, and strong chance replay are won, but also when other lottery results are obtained.

  Then, the production control means 180 shifts the production state to the precursor state based on the fact that the first extra lottery is won, and after performing the given number of games in the precursor state, Based on the end of the precursor state, the stage value is returned to the first AT state after adding a value corresponding to the winning mode of the internal lottery that triggered the first extra lottery to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B. If it is a special winning, the production state is shifted to the second AT state based on the end of the precursor state.

  More specifically, the number of continuous games that is selected from three types of game counts, for example, four times, six times, and seven times, is set as a precondition for ending the sign state at the time of winning the first extra lottery. A value corresponding to (for example, 7) is set in the third end determination counter 197C. Then, the effect control means 180 subtracts a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game from the stored value of the third end determination counter 197C in response to a game start operation for the start lever SL for each game in the precursor state. Then, it is determined whether or not the precursor state ends. The decrement update of the second end determination counter 197B is interrupted while staying in the precursor state, and the decrement update of the second end determination counter 197B is resumed when returning to the first AT state. When the stored value of the third end determination counter 197C reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) in the precursor state, the end condition of the precursor state is satisfied, and the effect control unit 180 ends the precursor state. Processing according to the winning result of the first extra lottery is executed.

  First, if the winning result of the first extra lottery is a normal winning, the winning of the internal lottery that triggered the execution of the first extra lottery to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B based on the end of the precursor state The value according to the mode is added. In particular, in the present embodiment, the value added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B differs depending on the winning mode of the internal lottery that triggered the execution of the first extra lottery, and weak watermelon <weak chance replay <strong watermelon <The value added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B increases in the order of strong chance replay. For example, when the first extra lottery performed in response to the winning of a weak watermelon is normally won, “30” is stored as the value corresponding to the number of medals for 30 medals, which is stored in the second end determination counter 197B. In the case where the first extra lottery performed in response to the winning of the weak chance replay is normally won, “50” is set as a value corresponding to the payout number of 50 medals, and the second end determination counter 197B In the case where the first extra lottery that was performed when the strong watermelon was elected is normally won, “100” is determined as the second end determination as a value corresponding to the number of 100 medals to be paid out. When the value is added to the stored value of the counter 197B and the first extra lottery performed in response to the winning of the strong chance replay is normally won, “200” is set as the value corresponding to the number of medals for 200 medals. 2 end To plus the stored value of the determination counter 197B.

  On the other hand, when the winning result of the first extra lottery is a special winning, the effect state is shifted to the second AT state based on the end of the precursor state. In the present embodiment, the number of continuous games as an end condition for the second AT state is set to four, and a value corresponding to the set number of continuous games is set in the fourth end determination counter 197D. In the present embodiment, in the second AT state, it is possible to set a normal mode and a special mode, which are handled differently with respect to a part of the lottery result of the internal lottery. Either the normal mode or the special mode can be set when the first winning lottery is specially won. It is determined whether to set to.

  Then, in the second AT state, the effect control means 180 takes a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game from the stored value of the fourth end determination counter 197D in response to a game start operation for the start lever SL for each game. In accordance with the result of the internal lottery in the game, the number of payouts of at least 20 or more to be added to the expected payout number in the first AT state is determined, and a value corresponding to the added payout number is set to the second A process of adding to the end determination counter 197B is performed. Particularly in the present embodiment, when the normal mode is in the second AT state, the result of the internal lottery is weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak chance replay, or strong chance replay wins than when other lottery results are obtained. However, a large number of payouts will be added to the planned payout number. On the other hand, in the 2nd AT state, when the special mode is selected, the winning order of the batting order replay 1 is treated as the same as the winning of the weak watermelon, the winning of the batting order replay 2 is treated as the same as the winning of the strong watermelon, Winning is treated as equivalent to weak chance replay winning, and winning order replay 4 winning is treated equivalent to strong chance replay winning. Then, in the normal mode of the second AT state, the production control unit 180 is configured such that the stop button B1 is first pressed when any one of the batting order replay 1, the batting order replay 2, the batting order replay 3, and the batting order replay 4 is won. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to perform an effect instructing a stop operation in the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) in the specific order, and the batting order replay 1 and batting order replay are performed in the special mode of the second AT state. 2. If any one of batting order replay 3 and batting order replay 4 is won, the first specific batting order in which the stop button B3 is pressed first (batting order 5: B3 → B1 → B2, batting order 6: B3 → B2 → B1 The display device 330 and the audio device 340 are controlled to execute an effect instructing the stop operation at (). That is, in the 2nd AT state, the appearance frequency of stop modes such as horizontal watermelon alignment, diagonal watermelon alignment, weak chance eyes, strong chance eyes, etc. in the special mode is higher than in the normal mode, and in the special mode in the 2nd AT state A larger number of payouts is more likely to be added to the planned end payout number than in the normal mode. Then, when the end condition of the second AT state is satisfied because the stored value of the fourth end determination counter 197D reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the effect control means 180 ends the second AT state and changes the effect state. Return to the first AT state.

  In addition, when the special mode is set in the first AT state, the effect control means 180 is a weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak chance replay, strong chance replay, batting order replay 1, batting order replay 2, batting order replay 3, batting order replay 4 in the internal lottery. The second lottery will be performed on the occasion that has won. In the second extra lottery, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random value is compared with the second extra lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196. It is determined whether or not the second extra lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the second extra lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the second extra lottery is the second. When it is associated with winning in the extra lottery table, it is determined that the second extra lottery is won, and a given value is added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the second extra lottery and the value added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B are different depending on the winning mode of the internal lottery that is the execution opportunity of the second extra lottery, and is weak. Watermelon = batting order replay 1 <weak chance replay = batting order replay 3 <strong watermelon = batting order replay 2 <strong chance replay = batting order replay 4 in order of winning probability, weak chance replay = batting order replay 3 <strong chance replay = batting order replay In order of 4 <weak watermelon = batting order replay 1 <strong watermelon = batting order replay 2, the second extra lottery is performed so that the value added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B becomes larger. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special mode is in the first AT state, unlike the normal mode, not only the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the weak chance replay, and the strong chance replay are won, but also the batting order replay. Even at the time of winning of 1, batting order replay 2, batting order replay 3, and batting order replay 4, an opportunity to add to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the number of continuous games that is the end condition of the special mode in the first AT state is set to 20 when the AT lottery is won, and a value corresponding to the set number of continuous games is set in the fifth end determination counter 197E. Is set. Then, the effect control means 180 is a fixed value corresponding to one game from the stored value of the fifth end determination counter 197E triggered by the game start operation for the start lever SL for each game when in the special mode in the first AT state. (For example, 1) is subtracted, and the processing for switching to the normal mode is performed when the end condition of the special mode is satisfied when the stored value of the fifth end determination counter 197E reaches a threshold value (for example, 0). However, the end condition of the special mode in the first AT state is not limited to the above, and can be set in various modes. For example, after the stored value of the fifth end determination counter 197E reaches the threshold, A fall lottery that determines whether or not to fall into the normal mode may be performed, and the normal mode may be switched based on the fact that the fall lottery has been won.

  Further, in the normal mode in the first AT state, the effect control means 180 performs the CZ entry lottery when the batting order replay 1, the batting order replay 2, the batting order replay 3, and the batting order replay 4 are won in the internal lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, in the special mode in the first AT state, even if any one of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 4 is won in the internal lottery, the CZ rush lottery is not executed. In the CZ entry lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random number value is compared with the CZ entry lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196, and the comparison result It is determined whether or not the CZ entry lottery is won. In the CZ rush lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either normal winning, special winning, or losing, and the random value obtained in the CZ rush lottery In the CZ rush lottery table, it is determined that the CZ rush lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the CZ rush lottery and the winning ratio of the normal winning and the special winning are different according to the winning mode of the internal lottery that triggered the CZ rush lottery, and the batting order replay 3 <batting order replay 1 <batting order CZ rush lottery is performed so that the winning probability increases in the order of replay 4 <batting order replay 2 and the ratio of special winning increases. The CZ rush lottery may be executed not only when winning order replay 1 to batting order replay 4 is won but also when other lottery results are obtained. In addition, in the normal mode of the first AT state, the production control unit 180 is configured such that the stop button B1 is first pressed when any one of the batting order replay 1, the batting order replay 2, the batting order replay 3, and the batting order replay 4 is won. Control that causes the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to perform an effect instructing a stop operation in the batting sequence 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) in the specific batting sequence is performed.

  Then, the production control means 180 shifts the production state to the CZ state based on winning the CZ entry lottery, and based on the fact that the specific lottery result is obtained by the internal lottery until a predetermined number of games are played in the CZ state. When it is decided to shift the production state to the 3rd AT state, and it is decided to move to the 3rd AT state, the production state is shifted to the 3rd AT preparation state and specified by the internal lottery until a predetermined number of games are played. If the lottery result cannot be obtained, the effect state is returned to the first AT state based on the end of the CZ state.

  More specifically, the number of continuous games serving as the CZ state end condition when the CZ entry lottery is won is set to 7 times, for example, and a value (for example, 7) corresponding to the set number of continuous games is ended 6th. The determination counter 197F is set. Then, in the CZ state, the effect control means 180 subtracts a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game from the stored value of the sixth end determination counter 197F in response to a game start operation for the start lever SL for each game. Then, it is determined whether or not the CZ state ends. The decrement update of the second end determination counter 197B is interrupted while staying in the CZ state, and the decrement update of the second end determination counter 197B is resumed when returning to the first AT state. When the stored value of the sixth end determination counter 197F reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) in the CZ state, the CZ state end condition is satisfied, and the effect control means 180 ends the CZ state. The effect state is returned to the first AT state. On the other hand, if any of the weak watermelon, strong watermelon, batting order replay 1 or batting order replay 2 is won in the internal lottery before the stored value of the sixth end determination counter 197F reaches the threshold value in the CZ state, the specific lottery result is It is determined that it has been obtained, and the effect state is set to the third AT preparation state. In the present embodiment, when any of weak watermelon, strong watermelon, batting order replay 1 and batting order replay 2 is won in the CZ state, the production control means 180 first presses the stop button B3 first (batting order 5). : B3 → B1 → B2 and batting order 6: B3 → B2 → B1), the display device 330 and the audio device 340 are controlled to perform an effect instructing that the stop operation should be performed. That is, in the case where the right to shift to the third AT state is acquired in the CZ state, the player performs a stop operation along the first specific batting order in accordance with the performance, so that it is shown in FIG. 9 (A) to FIG. 9 (C). Such a horizontal watermelon alignment stop mode and a diagonal watermelon alignment stop mode as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E can be made to appear.

  In this embodiment, when the right to shift to the third AT state is acquired, the normal mode or special mode in which the handling of a part of the lottery result of the internal lottery is different in the third AT state as in the first AT state and the second AT state. When the transition is made to the third AT state in the normal mode, the effect control unit 180 stops the single 7 as shown in FIG. 11 (B) or FIG. 11 (C). The execution control of the production is performed so that the mode appears, and when the transition to the third AT state is performed in the special mode, the execution control of the production is performed so that the stop mode of 7 doubles as shown in FIG. Do.

  Then, when the transition control unit 180 shifts to the 3rd AT state in the normal mode in the 3rd AT preparation state, the second specifying is based on any one of the batting order replay 1, the batting order replay 3 or the batting order replay 6 winning. While performing the effect of notifying the batting order, the effect state is shifted to the third AT state. Further, when the effect control means 180 shifts to the third AT state in the special mode in the third AT ready state, the second specifying is based on whether one of the batting order replay 2, the batting order replay 4 or the batting order replay 7 is won. While performing the effect of notifying the batting order, the effect state is shifted to the third AT state. In this embodiment, when transitioning to the 3rd AT state in the normal mode, if the batting order replay 5 is won in the 3rd AT preparation state, an effect of notifying the non-specific batting order is performed, but in the 3rd AT state in the special mode. If the batting order replay 5 is won in the 3rd AT preparation state when the transition is made, an effect of informing the second specific batting order is performed. In other words, when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the second specific hit order instructed by the performance executed in the third AT preparation state, and a stop pattern of 7 complete rolls as shown in FIG. 11 (D) appears, It is possible to notify a player that a game in the third AT state in the special mode can be performed by causing a stop mode of double 7 as shown in FIG. 11A to appear.

  In the present embodiment, the number of continuous games that is the end condition of the third AT state is set to 30 times, for example, and a value (for example, 30) corresponding to the set number of continuous games can be shifted to the third AT state. When determined, it is set in the seventh end determination counter 197G. Then, in the third AT state, the effect control means 180 takes a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game from the stored value of the seventh end determination counter 197G in response to a game start operation for the start lever SL for each game. Subtraction is performed to determine whether or not the third AT state ends. Then, when the end condition of the third AT state is satisfied because the stored value of the seventh end determination counter 197G reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the effect control means 180 ends the third AT state and changes the effect state. Return to the first AT state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production control means 180 performs the third extra lottery in accordance with the result of the internal lottery in the third AT state, and when the third extra lottery is won, the scheduled completion payout number which becomes the end condition of the first AT state Is added with a given number of payouts, and a value corresponding to the added number of payouts is added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B.

  More specifically, in the third extra lottery, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random number value is stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196. Compared with the table, it is determined whether or not the third extra lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the third extra lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random value obtained in the third extra lottery is the third. When it is associated with winning in the extra lottery table, it is determined that the third extra lottery has been won, and a given value is added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B.

  In this embodiment, the winning mode of the internal lottery that is the trigger for executing the third extra lottery is different between the normal mode and the special mode. In the normal mode, the weak watermelon, strong A third lottery is performed when winning a watermelon, weak chance replay, and strong chance replay. On the other hand, in the special mode, the winning of the batting order replay 1 is treated as the same as the winning of the weak watermelon, the winning of the batting order replay 2 is treated as the same as the winning of the strong watermelon, and the winning of the batting order replay 3 is a weak chance. It is treated in the same way as the replay win, and the win in the batting order replay 4 is handled in the same way as the win in the strong chance replay, and the weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak chance replay, strong chance replay, batting order replay 1, batting order replay 2, batting order replay 3 and a third lottery are performed at the time of winning the batting order replay 4.

  In addition, in the normal mode of the third AT state, the effect control means 180 is the batting order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed when any one of the batting order replay 1, the batting order replay 2, the batting order replay 3, and the batting order replay 4 is won. 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) is controlled to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to perform an effect instructing a stop operation, and in the special mode of the third AT state, the batting order replay 1, the batting order replay 2, and the batting order replay 3 When any one of the batting order replays 4 is won, the display device 330 and the audio device 340 are instructed to perform a stop operation in the batting order 6 (B3 → B2 → B1) when the stop button B3 is first pressed. To control. That is, in the third AT state, the appearance frequency of stop modes such as horizontal watermelon alignment, diagonal watermelon alignment, weak chance eyes, and strong chance eyes in the special mode is higher than in the normal mode.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the third extra lottery and the value added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B are different depending on the winning mode of the internal lottery that is the trigger for the third extra lottery, and the weak value is weak. Watermelon = batting order replay 1 <weak chance replay = batting order replay 3 <strong watermelon = batting order replay 2 <strong chance replay = batting order replay 4 in order of winning probability, weak chance replay = batting order replay 3 <strong chance replay = batting order replay In order of 4 <weak watermelon = batting order replay 1 <strong watermelon = batting order replay 2, the third extra lottery is performed so that the value added to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B increases.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special mode is set in the third AT state, unlike the normal mode, not only the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the weak chance replay, and the strong chance replay are won, but also the batting order replay. Since the third extra lottery is performed even when the hitting order replay 2, the hitting order replay 3, and the hitting order replay 4 are won, it is possible to obtain more opportunities for adding to the stored value of the second end determination counter 197B.

  In addition, the production control means 180, when any one of the batting order replay 8, batting order replay 9, batting order replay 10, or batting order replay 11 is won by internal lottery in the first AT state, the second AT state, and the third AT state. Control that causes the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to perform an effect instructing a stop operation in the order of first pressing the stop button B3 (batting order 5: B3 → B1 → B2, batting order 6: B3 → B2 → B1). I do. In the present embodiment, when the batting order replay 9, the batting order replay 10, or the batting order replay 11 is won in the first AT state, the second AT state, and the third AT state, the number of payouts of at least 50 or more is the first AT state. Is added to the scheduled completion payout number, and a value corresponding to the added payout number is added to the stored value of the second AT end determination counter 197B.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a penalty process that generates a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops first in the normal effect state. Penalty processing includes, for example, processing for prohibiting execution of AT lottery until a certain number of games are consumed, processing for discarding the results of AT lottery until the number of games is consumed, and winning an AT lottery. For example, a process of deferring the transition to the first AT preparation state can be performed until a certain number of games are consumed. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed in the normal performance state, the opportunity to shift to the first AT state is lost until a certain number of games are consumed, or the first AT state is entered. There is a penalty for delaying the transition. In the normal performance state, when the batting order bell is won, a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player is generated based on the fact that the correct answer bell wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. Good.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. 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. In this embodiment, as the winning mode of replay, as shown in FIG. 8, the non-specific batting order (batting order 1, 2), the first specific batting order (batting order 5, 6), and the second specific batting order ( The hitting order replay 1 to the hitting order replay 4 which are different in the stopping mode as the appearance target in the hitting order 3 and 4) are set, and in the non-specific hitting order, 7 stop (single / double) stopping modes as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, stop modes that can trigger a situation advantageous to the player, such as a stop mode in which the watermelons are aligned (horizontal / diagonal) and a stop mode in which the chance (strong / weak) is shown in FIG. Although it is not possible to make it appear, the first specific batting order can cause a watermelon-equipped stop mode and a chance-like stopping mode to appear, and the second specific batting order can cause a seven-matched stopping mode to appear. Yes.

  And in this Embodiment, the method of changing the kind of operation order notified to a player according to a production state at the time of winning of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 4 is adopted.

  First, in the present embodiment, the normal mode and the special mode can be set for each of the first AT preparation state, the first AT state, the second AT state, and the third AT state. In the non-specific batting order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed at the time of winning the batting order replay 4, the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) is informed to suppress the appearance of a watermelon-equipped stop mode and a chance-like stop mode. In the special mode, the first specific batting order (batting order 5: B3 → B1 → B2, batting order 6: B3 → B2 → B1) is first pressed when the hit order replay 1 to the batting order replay 4 is won. ) And a stop mode with watermelon and a stop mode with chances appear.

  Further, in the third AT ready state, the second specific batting order (batting order 3: B2 → B1 → B3, batting order 4: B2 → B3 → B1) in which the stop button B2 is first pressed when the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 4 is won. The third AT state is started on the basis of winning of the hitting order replay 1 to the hitting order replay 4 by allowing the appearance of 7 stop modes. In this embodiment, there are a case where the normal mode is set for the third AT state and a case where the special mode is set. When the normal mode is set, when the third AT state is started, FIG. B) or the third AT ready state is maintained until the opportunity to make a stop pattern of 7 singles as shown in FIG. 11 (C) appears, and the second specific batting order is notified when the batting order replay 1 or batting order replay 3 is won. When the third AT state is started and the special mode is set, until the third AT state is started, until the third AT state is obtained, the third AT state is obtained until an opportunity to appear a double-seven stop mode as shown in FIG. The preparation state is maintained, and the third AT state is started after notifying the second specific batting order when the batting order replay 2 or batting order replay 4 is won.

  Here, in this embodiment, as the winning mode of the replay for causing the 7 stop modes to appear, the batting order replay 6 and the batting order replay 7 are provided separately from the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 4, and the batting order replay 6 For the batting order replay 7, in the non-specific batting order in which the stop button B1 is first pressed (batting order 1: B1 → B2 → B3, batting order 2: B1 → B3 → B2), seven stop modes cannot appear. Second specific stroke order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed (batting order 3: B2 → B1 → B3, batting order 4: B2 → B3 → B1, batting order 5: B3 → B1 → B2, batting order 6: B3 → B2 → B1) allows the appearance of 7 complete stop modes. In the 3rd AT preparation state, not only when winning order replay 1 to hitting order replay 4 is won, but also when the winning order replay 6 or batting order replay 7 is won, the second specific batting order is notified to allow the appearance of 7 stop modes. The third AT state is started based on winning of the batting order replay 6 and the batting order replay 7. When the normal mode is set with respect to the third AT state, the second at the time of winning the batting order replay 6 that can cause the single 7-set stop mode to appear as shown in FIG. 11 (B) or FIG. 11 (C). When the 3rd AT state is started after the specific batting order is notified and the special mode is set for the 3rd AT state, the batting order capable of causing a double 7-set stop mode as shown in FIG. The third AT state is started after notifying the second specific batting order when Replay 7 is won.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a winning mode of replay for causing a stop mode of matching watermelons and a stop mode of chances to appear, apart from batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak chance replay, strong Chance replay is provided, and for weak watermelons and strong watermelons, it is possible to make the watermelon aligned stop mode appear as shown in FIG. With regard to replay and strong chance replay, a chance-like stop mode as shown in FIG. 10 can be caused to appear without depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the first AT preparation state, the first AT state, the second AT state, and the third AT state, the player is made aware that a situation that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal mode is generated in the special mode. It is possible to improve the appearance frequency of the stop mode of watermelon matching and the stop mode of chance chances without changing the lottery mode (winning probability or winning mode) of the internal lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, after acquiring the right to shift to the third AT state in the CZ state, it is necessary to promptly display 7 stop modes in the third AT ready state. In other words, in the present embodiment, seven stop patterns are provided to appear as staging elements when starting the third AT state. In the present embodiment, in addition to the batting order replay 6 and the batting order replay 7 for causing the 7 stop patterns to appear, the 7 AT stopping state can appear in the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 4, thereby enabling the third AT state. When the mode is set to the normal mode, the single 7 stop mode can be made to appear quickly, and when the third AT state is set to the special mode, the double 7 set stop mode can be made to appear quickly. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the appearance frequency of a specific stop mode in accordance with the effect state without changing the winning probability of the role in the internal lottery or the winning mode of the role. The technique adopted in the present embodiment is a winning specification of a role or a combination of a role such as a game specification in which an advantageous section and an unfavorable section are provided depending on the performance state while staying in the same gaming state. This is particularly useful for improving game play in situations where the winning mode cannot be changed.

  In the present embodiment, a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player is given when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed in the normal performance state. Therefore, the player is given motivation to play the game by first pressing the stop button B1 in the normal performance state. In the present embodiment, when the stop button B1 is first pressed during the winning order replay 1 to batting order replay 4 win, it is treated as a non-specific batting order. Stop mode cannot appear. In this way, by limiting the order of pressing the stop buttons in the normal performance state, it is possible to prevent a characteristic stop mode with a high expectation level of the player from appearing frequently in the normal performance state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is winning order replay 1, batting order replay 2, batting order replay 3, or batting order replay 4, the stop button is notified according to the production state. By properly using the order, various stopping modes appear even in situations where the winning probability and winning mode of the role cannot be changed, and the appearance / non-occurrence and appearance frequency of these stopping modes are appropriate according to the game specifications. Can be controlled.

3. 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.

  In the above embodiment, regarding the first AT state, it is determined whether to set the normal mode or the special mode when the AT lottery is won, and when it is determined to set the special mode, the first AT state is initially started. In the first AT state, the case of switching from the normal mode to the special mode may be provided in accordance with the result of the internal lottery. For example, when in normal mode in the 1st AT state, mode lottery is performed at the time of winning such as weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak chance replay, strong chance replay, etc., and the normal mode is switched to the special mode by winning the mode lottery. Also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the hit order replay 1 to the hit order replay 4, when the stop mode of 7 matches is made to appear, the stop button B2 is set to be pressed first, and the stop mode of watermelon matches and the stop of the chance eye are set. In order to make the mode appear, the stop button B3 is set to be pressed first. However, in addition to the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 4, the stop button B3 is first pressed to set 7 stop modes. It is also possible to provide a replay winning mode in which a stop mode of matching watermelon or a stop mode of chances appears by first pressing the stop button B2 to appear.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, when the special mode is set in the first AT ready state, the first AT state, the second AT state, or the third AT state, the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the weak chance replay, When the strong chance replay is won, the order in which the stop button B3 is first pressed in the same manner as in the winning order replay 1 to the batting order replay 4 (batting order 5: B3 → B1 → B2, batting order 6: B3 → B2 → B1) The display device 330 or the audio device 340 may be caused to execute an effect for informing the user. In this way, as a result of the stop operation being performed in the order in which the stop button B3 is first pressed, a watermelon-equipped stop mode as shown in FIG. 9 and a chance-like stop mode as shown in FIG. 10 appear. In this case, the player cannot grasp whether the lottery result of the internal lottery is one of weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak chance replay, strong chance replay, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 4, as if It is possible to obtain a production effect that can make the player feel as if the winning probability of the combination in the internal lottery is changing.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, 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,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation 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 production control means, 190 storage means,
191 internal lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 effect data storage means, 196 effect lottery table storage means,
197A first end determination counter, 197B second end determination counter,
197C third end determination counter, 197D fourth end determination counter,
197E 5th end determination counter, 197F 6th end determination counter,
197G seventh end determination 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)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are successful;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation;
Gaming state transition control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a specific gaming state;
In the situation of staying in the specific game state, the effect state is changed between a plurality of effect states including the first effect state, the second effect preparation state, and the second effect state, and an effect corresponding to the effect state is provided. A gaming machine comprising production control means for performing control,
The internal lottery means
As the winning mode of the combination in the specific gaming state, an internal lottery is performed so that there are a first winning mode, a second winning mode, and a third winning mode,
The reel control means is
When the result of the internal lottery is the first winning mode, if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the first operation order, neither the first specific stop mode nor the second specific stop mode can appear. When the stop operation is performed according to the second operation order, the first specific stop mode can appear, and when the stop operation is performed according to the third operation order, the second specific stop mode can appear. Determine the stop position of the spinning reel so that you can
When the result of the internal lottery is the second winning mode, the first specific stop mode cannot appear in the first operation order, but the first specific stop mode appears in at least the second operation order. Determining the stop position of the rotating reel so that the second specific stop mode cannot appear in any operation order;
When the result of the internal lottery is the third winning mode, the first specific stop mode cannot appear in any operation order, and the second specific stop mode appears in any operation order Determine the stopping position of the spinning reel so that it can be
The production control means
A specific advantageous section can be set for the first effect state, and if it is not the specific advantageous section, an effect for notifying the second operation order and an effect for notifying the third operation order are executed in the first winning mode. Without performing the effect to notify the third operation order in the first winning mode in the case of a specific advantageous section,
When it is determined to shift the production state to the second production state, the production state is shifted to the second production state via the second production preparation state, and in the second production preparation state, the first specific stop mode is changed. Appearance is permitted, and after performing an effect informing the operation order that allows the first specific stop mode to appear in the first winning mode and the second winning mode, the effect state is shifted to the second effect state. A gaming machine characterized by having In claim 1,
The production control means
The specific advantageous section can be set for the second effect state, and when it is not the specific advantageous section, an effect for notifying the second operation order and an effect for notifying the third operation order in the first winning mode. The game machine is characterized in that in the first winning mode, an effect of notifying the third operation order is executed when the specific advantageous section is not executed.

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