JP5888794B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a slot machine comprising a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a start lever for rotating the plurality of reels, and a plurality of stop buttons for stopping the plurality of reels. The game machine called is widely known. This gaming machine is a machine for giving a player an opportunity to enjoy an increase / decrease in a gaming medium having a predetermined value (generally, a medal or a pachinko ball).

  In this type of gaming machine, after the start lever is operated, a freeze period for temporarily stopping at least a part of the progress of the game is set, and a plurality of reels are rotated and rotated in various modes within the freeze period. There is a case where an effect of stopping (called a spinning effect) is performed.

  Furthermore, in recent years, even though the progress of the game has been stopped by executing a spinning effect such as temporarily stopping the corresponding reel according to the operation of the stop button during the freeze period, it is as if the game has been stopped. A gaming machine having a gaming property of pretending to be progressing is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2011-194146 A

  Conventionally, there are many cases where an effect such as temporarily stopping the reels during the freeze period is not interesting, and in recent years, various types of spinning effects as described above have been used. It is coming. In other words, this type of spinning effect is considered to be an important element that can attract the player's interest. Accordingly, further improvements are desired.

  In view of the circumstances as described above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine using a spinning effect that can further attract the player's interest.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of reels, a rotation start operation unit, a plurality of stop operation units, a display window, an internal lottery unit, a reel control unit, A payout control unit and a game progress stop unit are provided.
A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each of the plurality of reels.
The rotation start operation unit is an operation unit for starting rotation of the plurality of reels.
The plurality of stop operation units are operation units for stopping the plurality of rotated reels.
In the display window, the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels can be observed in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped.
The internal lottery unit, in response to the operation of the rotation start operation unit performs the lottery winning combination comprising small winning combination of symbol combination is associated is a combination of the symbols arranged to each of the plurality of reels.
The reel control unit starts rotation of the plurality of reels based on the operation of the rotation start operation unit, and in a stop mode according to the lottery result of the combination based on the operation of the plurality of stop operation units. The plurality of reels are stopped.
The display determination unit determines whether a symbol combination corresponding to the combination is displayed on an active line.
The dispensing control unit, when the symbol combination corresponding to the Small Win is winning the Small Win is displayed on the pay line, controls the dispensing so as paid out Yu technique medium.
The game progress stop unit performs lottery of the combination and rotation of the plurality of reels according to the operation of the rotation start operation unit, and the lottery result of the combination based on the operation of the plurality of stop operation units A series of stopping the plurality of reels in a stop mode according to the game, determining whether a symbol combination corresponding to the combination is displayed on the active line, and paying out the game medium when the small combination wins A stop period for temporarily stopping at least a part of the progress of the basic game performed by the operation is set.
The reel control unit executes a spinning effect by controlling rotation and stop of the plurality of reels during the stop period, and in the basic game, for each of the plurality of reels, continuously on the outer peripheral surface. The stop of the plurality of reels is controlled so that the arranged symbols can be observed through the display window in the first stage number, and in the spinning effect, each of the plurality of reels on the outer peripheral surface is controlled. The stop of the plurality of reels is controlled so that the symbols arranged in succession can be observed through the display window at a second stage number different from the first stage number.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is designed so that the number of symbol stages observable through the display window in the basic game is different from the symbol number observable through the display unit in the spinning effect. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a spinning effect that can further attract the player's interest.

  In the gaming machine, the reel control unit may control stop of the plurality of reels according to an operation of the plurality of stop operation units in the spinning effect.

  Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a spinning effect that can further attract the player's interest.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a spinning effect that can further attract the player's interest.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arranged in the outer peripheral surface of the reel in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination and the symbol combination corresponding to the combination in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination and the symbol combination corresponding to the combination in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the some internal lottery table referred in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the small combination which wins redundantly in each operation order bell in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the replay which wins redundantly in the overlap replay in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. In the gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the operation order bell is won, it is a diagram showing the relationship between the operation order of the stop button and the type of small combination displayed on the active line. In the gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is a diagram showing the relationship between the operation order of the stop button and the type of replay displayed on the active line when duplicate replay is won. In the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, the reel is temporarily stopped so that the symbols observable through the display window are three stages, and the symbols observable through the display window 14 are four. It is a figure which shows the state which the reel stops temporarily so that it may become a stage. It is a figure which shows the 1st rotation effect lottery table used in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd rotation effect lottery table used in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st initial game number lottery table (1st addition game number lottery table) used in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd initial game number lottery table (2nd addition game number lottery table) used in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating a series of flows of the game in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a series of flows in the 1st pseudo game performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a series of flows in the 1st special pseudo game performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a series of flows in the 2nd pseudo game performed in the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a series of flows in the 2nd special pseudo game performed in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

<External configuration of gaming machine 10>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment is a machine for providing a player with an opportunity to enjoy increase / decrease of game media such as medals and pachinko balls, which is called a slot machine or a revolving game machine. Either a medal or a pachinko ball may be used as the game medium, but in the following description, the game medium is described as a medal for convenience.

  A gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1 including a storage box 11, a front upper door 12, and a front lower door 13. A display window 14 is disposed near the center of the front upper door 12. In addition, an effect unit 15 is arranged at the upper part of the front upper door 12, and a game information display part 18 is arranged at the lower part of the front upper door 12.

  Further, at the upper part of the front lower door 13, a medal insertion part 19, a bet button 20, a start lever (rotation start operation part) 21, a first stop button (left button: stop operation part) 3a, a second stop button A (middle button: stop operation unit) 3b and a third stop button (right button: stop operation unit) 3c are arranged. Further, a medal payout port 22 and a medal tray 23 are disposed at the lower part of the front lower door 13.

  A reel unit 75 (see FIG. 5) having a first reel 4a, a second reel 4b, and a third reel 4c is housed inside the housing 1 of the gaming machine 10. In addition, a hopper unit 77 (see FIG. 5) serving as a medal payout device is accommodated in the housing 1 at a position below the reel unit 75. In addition, a main control board 30 and a sub control board 50 (see FIG. 5) are also housed in the housing 1.

  Each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as a “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and one of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged in each frame. Has been. In the present specification, when one of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is indicated, it is expressed as a reel 4.

  The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are respectively supported by the output shaft of the stepping motor and can be rotated in accordance with the driving of the stepping motor. The stepping motor includes a rotor and a stator having a plurality of coils. The stepping motor rotates the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c according to the drive pulse supplied from the main control unit 31 (see FIG. 5), and stops the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c according to the stop of the supply of the drive pulse. . The stop control of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in units of frames can be performed by adjusting the number of drive pulses and the pulse width of the stepping motor.

  The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are assigned 24 steps of the stepping motor for one frame. For this reason, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are rotated by 24 steps by the stepping motor, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are rotated by one frame, and the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are rotated by 504 steps by the stepping motor. Then, the reels 4a, 4b, 4c make one rotation.

  In the present embodiment, the stepping motor has four-phase coils (that is, four coils) whose basic step angle is set to 1.43 degrees. Further, the 1-2 phase excitation method is adopted as the pulse output method of the stepping motor. Here, the 1-2 phase excitation method is a method of alternately switching between a one phase excitation method (a method in which current flows in one coil) and a two phase excitation method (a method in which current flows in two coils).

  Each reel 4a, 4b, 4c is provided with an index (detected part). This index is, for example, a projecting piece, and is provided inside the rotating drum that constitutes a part of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. Correspondingly, the reel unit 75 is provided with an index detecting device 76 for detecting passage of the index.

  The index detection device 76 has a total of three index sensors (detection units) that respectively detect the passage of indexes provided on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. The three index sensors are fixedly attached to the frame of the reel unit 75, for example.

  The three index sensors are constituted by, for example, a photo interrupter having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and the indexes provided on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c receive light from the light emitting unit and light according to the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. It is configured to output a detection signal when it passes between the parts.

  The front upper door 12 and the front lower door 13 are provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the storage box 11 via hinges provided on one end side in the width direction. The front upper door 12 and the front lower door 13 can be opened and closed individually.

  The display window 14 is configured so that the player can observe the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c that are rotating or stopped through the display window 14. When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped, among the plural types of symbols arranged on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol) arranged on the outer peripheral surface continuously. The symbols (lower symbols) can be observed through the display window 14. That is, in the stopped state of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c, nine 3 × 3 symbols can be observed through the display window 14.

  With regard to the symbol stop positions that can be observed through the display window 14, upper, middle, and lower stages are set in the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. Then, the effective line 2 is set according to the combination of the upper, middle or lower stage of the first reel 4a, the upper, middle or lower stage of the second reel 4b and the upper, middle or lower stage of the third reel 4c. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, the effective line 2 is configured by the middle stage of each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. That is, in the present embodiment, the effective line 2 is a middle line. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is displayed on the effective line 2. In the present embodiment, the effective line 2 is activated when a medal corresponding to the number of medals required for one game, that is, a so-called prescribed insertion number is inserted.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the symbols that can be observed through the display unit are the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage (the first stage number), but in the spinning effect within the start freeze period described later. In some cases, the number of symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 is four (second level). For this reason, the display window 14 is set to a size such that four symbols arranged continuously on the outer peripheral surface can be observed.

  The game information display unit 18 is configured by, for example, a 7-segment display. The game information display unit 18 displays various game information such as the number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out in one game, and the total number of medals paid out in a bonus state.

  The medal insertion unit 19 has a medal insertion slot into which a medal held by the player is inserted. Inside the housing 1, a medal selector (not shown) is provided at a position below the medal slot.

  The medal selector is a blocker (not shown) that guides the medal to the medal payout port 22 when a medal is inserted in an invalid state where the medal insertion is invalid or when a medal that is out of specification is inserted. Have Further, the medal selector has a medal insertion switch 71 (see FIG. 5) that detects insertion of a medal within the standard that is inserted in a valid state in which insertion of medals is valid.

  Note that when a player inserts more medals than the specified number of insertions, the number of medals exceeding the specified number of insertions is electronically set to the gaming machine 10 up to a predetermined number (for example, 50). Credited (stored).

  The bet button 20 is an operation unit for performing an operation of inserting a credited medal, and the bet button 20 is provided with a bet switch 72 (see FIG. 5) for detecting an operation on the bet button 20. Yes.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the player can start rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c by inserting medals into the medal slot or by operating the bet button 20. Set to state.

  The start lever 21 is an operation unit for performing an operation that causes the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c to rotate (starts a game). The start lever 21 includes a start that detects an operation on the start lever 21. A switch 73 (see FIG. 5) is provided. The operation of the start lever 21 is a lottery trigger for internal lottery using a random number value and an internal lottery table.

  The stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operation units for performing operations to stop the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, respectively. The stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c have stop switches 74 (see FIG. 5), respectively. Is provided. The operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c is permitted (validated) when the rotation speed of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c increases to the steady rotation speed (80 rotations / minute). In the present specification, the term “stop button 3” is used when referring to any one of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c.

  When the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated, the stop switch 74 is turned on, and the reel stop signal is switched from the off state to the on state. Based on the on / off switching of the reel stop signal, the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped in a stop mode according to the result of the internal lottery.

  The rendering unit 15 includes a display device 16 and an audio device 17. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a state in which the liquid crystal display of the display device 16 is exposed from the front upper door 12 is shown, and two speakers of the acoustic device 17 are exposed from the front upper door 12. It is shown.

  The display device 16 displays various images on the liquid crystal display for exciting the game as the game progresses or assisting the winning of a small role (bell).

  The effect part 15 may have an effect lamp (not shown) constituted by an LED (Light Emitting Diode). This effect lamp is used when a symbol combination corresponding to a combination is displayed on the active line 2, when the gaming state is in a bonus state (described later), or when the effect state is in a pseudo bonus state (described later). Lights up (flashes).

  The sound device 17 generates an insertion sound when a medal is inserted, an operation sound (start sound) when the start lever 21 is operated, an operation sound of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c. In addition, the acoustic device 17 generates various sounds in conjunction with the liquid crystal display in order to excite the game or assist the winning of a small role (bell).

<Pattern combinations corresponding to reel arrangement and combination>
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. 3 and 4 are diagrams showing the relationship between a combination and a symbol combination corresponding to the combination. FIG. 4 also shows the relationship between a small combination and a payout when the small combination wins.

  As shown in FIG. 2, for the frames of reels 4a, 4b, 4c, white 7 symbol, black 7 symbol, red 7 symbol, BAR symbol, white replay symbol, black replay symbol, bell symbol, watermelon symbol and cherry One of the symbols is arranged.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a challenge bonus (CBB) is prepared as a bonus (a type of role), and normal replay, special replay A, and special replay B are used as replays (a type of role). And special replay C is prepared. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, bells, special small roles A1, special small roles A2, special small roles B, special small roles C, and cherries are prepared as small roles (a kind of roles). ing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combination corresponding to CBB is a combination of a watermelon symbol, a BAR symbol, and a cherry symbol. The symbols in the symbol combination are described in the order of symbols on the first reel 4a, symbols on the second reel 4b, and symbols on the third reel 4c. This is the same in the following description. The symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay is a combination of a white replay symbol, a white replay symbol or a black replay symbol, and a white replay symbol or a black replay symbol.

  The symbol combination corresponding to the special replay A is a combination of a white replay symbol, a white replay symbol or a black replay symbol, and a bell symbol. The symbol combination corresponding to the special replay B is a combination of a bell symbol, a white replay symbol or a black replay symbol, and a white replay symbol or a black replay symbol. The symbol combination corresponding to the special replay C is a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol, and a white replay symbol or a black replay symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is a combination of a bell symbol, a bell symbol, and a bell symbol. The symbol combination corresponding to the special small role A1 is a combination of a white replay symbol, a white 7 symbol or a BAR symbol, and a watermelon symbol. The symbol combination corresponding to the special small role A2 is a combination of a white replay symbol, a black 7 symbol or a red 7 symbol, and a watermelon symbol.

  The symbol combination corresponding to the special small role B is a combination of a white 7 symbol or black 7 symbol, a bell symbol, and a white replay symbol or black replay symbol. The symbol combination corresponding to the special small role C is a combination of a white 7 symbol or black 7 symbol, a white replay symbol or black replay symbol, and a bell symbol. The symbol combination corresponding to cherry is a combination of a cherry symbol, any symbol, and any symbol. In FIG. 4, the character “ANY” in the cherry symbol combination field means that any symbol may be used.

<Functional block configuration>
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a main control board 30 and a sub control board 50. On the main control board 30, a main control unit 31, a main storage unit 43, and a main random number generation unit 44 are mounted. A sub control unit 51, a sub storage unit 60, and a sub random number generation unit 61 are mounted on the sub control board 50.

  The main control unit 31 and the sub control unit 51 can communicate (one-way communication from the main control unit 31 to the sub control unit 51). The main control unit 31 and the sub control unit 51 are each configured by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

  The main control unit 31 includes an insertion determination unit 32, an internal lottery unit 33, a reel control unit 34, a display determination unit 35, a payout control unit 36, a replay processing unit 37, a game state transition control unit 38, It has a freeze control part (game progress stop part) 39, a rotation effect lottery part 40, a continuous lottery part 41, and a signal output part 42. On the other hand, the sub control unit 51 includes an effect control unit 52, an effect state transition control unit 53, a pseudo bonus lottery unit 54, a precursor game number determination unit 55, a pseudo bonus start condition determination unit 56, and a pseudo bonus end condition. The determination unit 57, the initial game number lottery unit 58, and the extra lottery unit 59 are included.

  The main storage unit 43 stores volatile memory (for example, RAM (Random Access memory)) used as a work area of the main control unit 31 and various programs and various data necessary for processing of the main control unit 31 in a fixed manner. And a non-volatile memory stored therein (for example, ROM (Read Only Memory)). Similarly, the sub storage unit 60 includes a volatile memory used as a work area of the sub control unit 51 and a non-volatile memory in which various programs and various data necessary for the processing of the sub control unit 51 are fixedly stored. And have.

  The main storage unit 43 stores an internal lottery table, a stop control table, a display determination table (winning determination table), a pseudo game stop control table, a spinning drum effect lottery table, and a continuous lottery table. On the other hand, the sub storage unit 60 stores a pseudo bonus lottery table, an extra execution lottery table, an initial game number lottery table (additional game number lottery table), and effect data.

  Here, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a normal state, a bonus establishment state (inside the bonus), and a bonus state as a gaming state (see FIG. 16), and transition of each of these gaming states is performed. It is controlled by the main control unit 31. Although the details will be described later, the gaming machine 10 is designed so that the time spent in the bonus establishment state is longer than the time played in the normal state and the bonus state, Normally, a game is played with the bonus established.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described later, the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c (an example of the operation mode. The operation mode includes the operation order, the operation timing, and a combination thereof). If the answer is correct, the bell wins, but if the operation order is incorrect, a plurality of operation order bells are set so that the bell does not win. The plurality of operation order bells are different in the operation order of the correct stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c. Then, when any one of the operation order bells is elected under a predetermined condition, an effect (an effect that suggests the correct operation order) for assisting the winning of the bell is sub-control unit 51. Is done by.

  The effect state of the sub control unit 51 in which this auxiliary effect is performed is a so-called AT state (AT: assist time). In the present embodiment, the original bonus state such as RBB or CBB is reproduced in a pseudo manner by the AT state. Hereinafter, the bonus state that is simulated in the AT state is referred to as a pseudo bonus state.

  The AT state includes a pseudo bonus standby state and a pseudo bonus state (see FIG. 16). The pseudo bonus standby state is an effect state in which the user stays before the pseudo bonus state is started and continues until the pseudo bonus state is started.

  Further, the pseudo bonus state is an effect state that starts when a predetermined start condition is satisfied and ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied when the effect state is a pseudo bonus standby state. The start condition of the pseudo bonus state and the end condition of the pseudo bonus state will be described later.

[Each part in the main control board 30]
Each part in the main control board 30 will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

“Input determination unit 32”
The insertion determination unit 32 determines the number of medals inserted for each game in accordance with insertion signals output from the medal insertion switch 71 and the bet switch 72. Then, the insertion determination unit 32 performs a process of validating the game start operation by the start lever 21 when a medal corresponding to the specified number of insertions is inserted.

  In the present embodiment, the specified number of insertions differs according to the gaming state, and in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, the specified number of insertions is 3 (only for 3 cards), and in the bonus state the specified number of insertions There are two (only for two).

"Internal lottery section 33"
The internal lottery unit 33 performs a lottery drawing based on the start signal output from the start switch 73 in response to the operation of the start lever 21.

  The internal lottery unit 33 selects which internal lottery table from among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main storage unit 43 depending on whether the current gaming state is the normal state, the bonus establishment state, or the bonus state. Use to determine whether to perform an internal lottery.

  Further, the internal lottery unit 33 acquires a random number value (any one of 0 to 65535) from the main random number generator 44 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 73. Then, the internal lottery unit 33 compares the acquired random number value with the internal lottery table to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won.

  The internal lottery unit 33 sets the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the internal lottery from the non-winning state (off state) to the winning state (on state). Is stored in the main storage unit 43. When two or more types of winning combinations are won, the lottery flags corresponding to the two or more types of winning winning combinations are set to the winning state, and the setting information of the lottery flags is stored in the main memory. Stored in the unit 43.

  Here, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a carryover flag and a carryover impossible flag are prepared. The carry-over possible flag is a lottery flag that can carry on the winning state for the next and subsequent games until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed. On the other hand, the carry-over impossibility flag is a lottery flag that is reset to the non-winning state without carrying over the winning state in the next and subsequent games regardless of whether or not the corresponding symbol combination is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the CBB is a carryover flag, while the small combination and replay are a carryover impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the CBB is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the CBB lottery flag is carried over until the symbol combination corresponding to the CBB is displayed on the active line 2.

(Internal lottery table referenced in internal lottery)
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a plurality of internal lottery tables referred to in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, three types of internal lottery tables are prepared corresponding to three types of gaming states. Of the internal lottery tables, the first internal lottery table, the second internal lottery table, and the third internal lottery table are internal lottery tables that are referred to in the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state, respectively. In each internal lottery table, winning areas corresponding to various roles such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and loses (unwinning) are set for a specific area among all the winning areas (0 to 65535). ing.

  First, the first internal lottery table referred to in the normal state will be described. In the first internal lottery table, the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2, and the cherry winning area are set as the winning area of the small part. The winning regions of each operation order bell L, C1, C2, R1, R2 have multiple types of small roles for the same winning region so that multiple types of small roles are won in a single internal lottery. It means that it is associated.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between small combinations winning in duplicate in each operation order bell L, C1, C2, R1, R2. As shown in FIG. 7, in the winning area of the operation order bell L, the bell and the special small role B are won in duplicate. Also, in the winning area of the operation order bell C1, the bell, the special small role A1, and the special small role B are won in duplicate, and in the winning area of the operation order bell C2, the bell, the special small role A2, and the special small role B wins in duplicate. Further, in the winning area of the operation order bell R1, the bell, the special small role A1, and the special small role C are won in duplicate, and in the winning area of the operation order bell R2, the bell, the special small role A2, and the special small role C wins twice.

  Referring to FIG. 6 again, in the first internal lottery table, in addition to the winning area of the small role, the winning area where the normal replay is won (for example, 1 / 7.3) and the winning area where the CBB is won. In addition, a winning area for losing (not winning) in which no combination is won is set. In the first internal lottery table, the winning area is set so that CBB wins with a relatively high probability (for example, 1/3).

  Next, the second internal lottery table referred to in the bonus establishment state will be described. The winning area for the small role in the second internal lottery table is the same as the winning area for the small role in the first internal lottery table. For this reason, the winning probability of the small combination in the bonus establishment state is the same as the winning probability of the small combination in the normal state.

  In the second internal lottery table, the winning areas for normal replay, overlapping replay A, overlapping replay B, and overlapping replay C are set as the winning areas for replay. Overlapping replays A, B, and C winning areas mean that multiple types of replays are associated with the same winning area so that multiple types of replays are won in a single internal lottery. doing.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship of replays that are won in duplicate replays A, B, and C. As shown in FIG. 8, in the winning area of overlapped replay A, normal replay, special replay A, and special replay B are won in duplicate. In addition, in the winning area of overlapping replay B, normal replay, special replay A, special replay B and special replay C are won in duplicate, and in the winning area of overlapping replay C, normal replay and special replay C are also won. To do.

  In the second internal lottery table, the winning probability of replay is such that the combined probability of the probability of winning the normal replay, duplicate replays A, B, and C is higher than the winning probability of the normal replay in the first internal lottery table. Is set. For this reason, in the bonus establishment state, the replay is won with a higher probability than in the normal state.

  In the second internal lottery table, the CBB winning area is not set. Therefore, the CBB lottery is not performed in the bonus establishment state (because the CBB has already been won in the bonus establishment state). Furthermore, in the second internal lottery table, a winning area corresponding to a loss (unauthorized) is not set. Therefore, in the bonus establishment state, the small role or replay is always won. In the second internal lottery table, a loss may occur with a very low probability (for example, 1/65536).

  Here, in the bonus establishment state, a small role and replay lottery are performed by the second internal lottery table with the CBB lottery flag carried over. In this case, in the lottery flag setting process, lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of combinations including a lottery flag of a CBB already won and a small role or a replay lottery flag won in an internal lottery are set in a winning state. Is done.

  Next, the third internal lottery table referred to in the bonus state will be described. In the third internal lottery table, all winning areas are determined to be winning areas corresponding to losing. In the bonus state, the lottery flags of all the small roles are set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the winning area corresponding to the replay is not set in the third internal lottery table, but the winning area for the replay may be set.

  In the third internal lottery table, in all the winning areas, a winning area where all the small roles are simultaneously won may be set. Alternatively, the third internal lottery table may be set with a winning area where all the small combinations win simultaneously and a winning area where all the small combinations and all replays win simultaneously. In this case, even in the bonus state, as in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, the winning combination according to the result of the internal lottery for each game (that is, all the small roles, or all the small roles and all the replays) The lottery flag corresponding to is set to the winning state.

"Reel control unit 34"
Referring again to FIG. 5, the reel control unit 34 starts the rotation of the reels 4 a, 4 b, 4 c by the stepping motor based on the start signal output from the start switch 73 in response to the operation of the start lever 21. Specifically, the reel control unit 34 determines that a medal corresponding to the specified insertion number has been inserted, and that the reel 4a, 4b, 4c has started rotating for a certain period of time (4.1 seconds, 4.1%, The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c start rotating on the condition that a so-called wait time has elapsed.

  When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are rotated, every time the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are rotated once, passage of the index is detected by the index sensor, and a detection signal is output from the index sensor. The reel control unit 34 monitors the current rotation speed of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c based on the detection signal. Further, the reel control unit 34 performs a process of counting the number of drive pulses given to the stepping motor, and when the passage of the index is detected by the index sensor, the current count value is reset to zero and driven again. A process of counting the number of pulses is executed.

  The reel control unit 34 detects that the rotation speed of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c has reached a steady rotation speed (about 80 rotations / minute), and validates the stop operation by the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c. The reel control unit 34 then stops the reels 4a, 4b in a stop mode according to the lottery flag setting state (internal lottery result) based on the stop signal output from the stop switch 74 of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c. 4c is controlled to stop.

  At this time, each time the stop button 3a, 3b, 3c is operated, the reel control unit 34 determines the stop position of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c corresponding to the operated stop button 3a, 3b, 3c, Control is performed to stop the reels 4a, 4b, 4c at the determined stop position.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in principle, the rotating reel 4a corresponding to the operated stop button 3a, 3b, 3c within 190 ms from the time when the stop button 3a, 3b, 3c is operated. 4b and 4c are stopped. On the other hand, in the bonus state, the first reel 4a is exceptionally stopped within 75 ms from the time when the first stop button 3a is operated.

  When the rotating reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped within 190 ms from the operation point of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c, the maximum pull-in range is 4 frames. In addition, when the first reel 4a that is rotating is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the first stop button 3a is operated, the maximum pull-in range is one frame.

  Then, the reel control unit 34 displays the symbol corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state on the active line 2 as much as possible according to the maximum drawing range (4 frames or 1 frame). Control (pull-in control) is performed to stop the rotating reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. On the other hand, the reel control unit 34 performs control (kicking off) to stop the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c so that the symbol combination corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-winning state is not displayed on the active line 2. Control).

  Specifically, the reel control unit 34 performs processing (table reference processing) for determining the stop position of the rotating reels 4a, 4b, and 4c by referring to the stop control table stored in the main storage unit 43. ing.

  In the stop control table, according to the setting state of the lottery flag (internal lottery result), the frame located in the middle stage at the time of operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c and the frame from this frame to the frame actually stopped A correspondence relationship with the number of sliding frames indicating the amount of rotation is set. In the stop control table, a correspondence relationship between a frame located in the middle stage at the time of operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c and a frame actually stopped may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag. .

  The reel control unit 34 may execute a process (logic calculation process) for obtaining a stop position of the rotating reels 4a, 4b, and 4c by a logic calculation. In the logic calculation process, priority is obtained for the stop position candidates of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c according to the priority order data determined for each combination, and the stop position with the highest priority among the stop position candidates. Are determined as actual stop positions. In the logic calculation process, when there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority, the actual stop position is determined by the table reference process.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”. Accordingly, when a replay or small combination is won in the bonus establishment state, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay or small combination is preferentially stopped on the active line 2 over the bonus.

  Here, the relationship between the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c and the types of small roles displayed on the active line 2 when the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, and R2 are won will be described. To do. FIG. 9 shows the relationship between the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c and the types of small roles displayed on the active line 2 when the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2 are won. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the correct operation order is set for each of the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, and R2, and an order different from the correct operation order is treated as an incorrect operation order.

  In the operation order bell L, the operation order 1 (left → middle → right: forward pressing) and the operation order 2 (left → right → middle: pinching) are the correct operation order. When 3a, 3b, 3c is operated, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is displayed on the effective line 2. In the operation order bell L, the operation order 3 (middle → left → right), the operation order 4 (middle → right → left), the operation order 5 (right → left → middle: reverse pinching), the operation order 6 ( (Right → middle → left: reverse press) is the incorrect answer operation order. When the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated in this operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role B is displayed on the active line 2.

  In the operation order bell C1, the operation order 3 is the correct operation order, and when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated in this operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is displayed on the active line 2. Is done. In addition, when the stop button 3a, 3b, 3c is operated in the operation order 1 and the operation order 2 that are incorrect operation orders when the operation order bell C1 is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role A1 is displayed. Or will be missed. Furthermore, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated in the operation order 4 to 6 that is the incorrect operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role B is displayed.

  In the operation order bell C2, the operation order 4 is the correct operation order, and when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated in this operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is displayed. In addition, when the stop button 3a, 3b, 3c is operated in the operation order 1 and the operation order 2 which are the incorrect operation order when the operation order bell C2 is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role A2 is displayed. Or will be missed. Furthermore, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated in the operation orders 3, 5, and 6, which are incorrect operation orders, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role B is displayed.

  In the operation order bell R1, the operation order 5 is the correct operation order, and when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated in this operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is displayed. Further, when the stop button 3a, 3b, 3c is operated in the operation order 1 and the operation order 2 which are the incorrect operation order when the operation order bell R1 is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role A1 is displayed. Or will be missed. Further, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated in the operation orders 3, 4, and 6, which are incorrect operation orders, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role C is displayed.

  In the operation order bell R2, the operation order 6 is the correct operation order, and when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated in this operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is displayed. In addition, when the stop button 3a, 3b, 3c is operated in the operation order 1 and the operation order 2 which are incorrect answer operation orders when the operation order bell R2 is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role A2 is displayed. Or will be missed. Furthermore, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated in the operation order 3 to 5 that is the incorrect operation order, the symbol combination corresponding to the special small role C is displayed.

  Next, the relationship between the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c and the type of replay displayed on the active line 2 when the overlapping replays A, B, and C are won in the bonus establishment state will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c and the type of replay displayed on the active line 2 when the overlapping replay is won.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the game where the duplicate replay A is won, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated in the operation order 1, 2, operation order 3, 4, operation order 5, 6 respectively, Symbol combinations corresponding to normal replay, special replay A, and special replay B are displayed on the active line 2.

  In addition, in the game where duplicate replay B is won, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated in the operation order 1, 2, operation order 3, 4, operation order 5, 6 respectively, the normal replay, special Symbol combinations corresponding to replay B and special replay A are displayed on the active line 2. Note that, in the overlapping replay B, the special replay C is also won, but the special replay C is not displayed on the active line 2.

  In the game in which duplicate replay C is won, if the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated in the operation order 1, 2, operation order 3, 4, operation order 5, 6 respectively, normal replay, normal replay, A symbol combination corresponding to the special replay C is displayed on the active line 2.

"Display determination unit 35"
Referring to FIG. 5 again, the display determination unit 35 performs a process of determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a combination is displayed on the effective line 2. Specifically, the display determination unit 35 refers to the display determination table stored in the main storage unit 43, and the symbol combination displayed on the active line 2 when all the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped. Is a symbol combination corresponding to the combination. In the display determination table, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a relationship between a combination and a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is associated.

"Payout control unit 36"
When the display determining unit 35 determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is displayed on the active line 2, the payout control unit 36 determines that the small combination has won, and the payout of the winning small combination is determined. In response, a process for paying out medals is performed.

  Specifically, the payout control unit 36 controls the hopper unit 77 so as to pay out medals for the payout corresponding to the winning small combination. Alternatively, when the credit of the medal is permitted, the payout control unit 36 does not actually pay out the medal by the hopper unit 77 but the payout number with respect to the credit number stored in the main storage unit 43. And virtually pay out medals.

  The hopper unit 77 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 78 that detects the number of payout medals. The payout control unit 36 manages the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 77 based on a signal output from the payout medal detection switch 78 of the hopper unit 77.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the payout for the small combination is different between the case where the specified number of insertions is 2 and the case where the specified number of insertions is 3 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, when the specified number of insertions is 3 (normal state and bonus establishment state), the payout of the bell is set higher than the specified number of insertions (3), The dividend is set lower than the specified number of inputs. On the other hand, when the prescribed number of insertions is two (bonus state), the payouts of all small roles including the bell are set to the same number (may be less than the same number) as the prescribed insertion number.

"Replay processing unit 37"
When the display determining unit 35 determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is displayed on the active line 2, the replay processing unit 37 executes a replay process for performing the next game without consuming medals. To do. Specifically, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is displayed on the active line 2, the replay processing unit 37 automatically inserts the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the game in which the replay is displayed. Execute the process.

"Game state transition control unit 38"
The gaming state transition control unit 38 controls the transition of the gaming state among the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state (see FIG. 16).

  The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state. The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that is shifted from the normal state when the CBB is won in the normal state. Specifically, when the CBB is won in the normal state and the symbol combination corresponding to the CBB is not displayed on the active line 2 in the game (that is, the established game) won by the CBB, the game state is normal. The state is shifted to the bonus establishment state. This bonus establishment state is continued until the symbol combination corresponding to CBB is displayed on the active line 2.

  The bonus state is a gaming state that is shifted from the normal state or the bonus establishment state when the CBB is displayed on the active line 2 in the normal state or the bonus establishment state. Specifically, when the CBB is won in the normal state and the symbol combination corresponding to the CBB is displayed on the active line 2 in the game where the CBB is won, the game state is changed from the normal state to the bonus state. Migrated. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to the CBB is displayed on the active line 2 in a state where the winning flag of the CBB is carried over in the bonus established state, the gaming state is shifted from the bonus established state to the bonus state. .

  In the bonus state, the total number of medals paid out is counted by the bonus payout number counter. Then, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 27) are paid out, the gaming state is shifted from the bonus state to the normal state.

"Freeze control unit 39"
Next, the control of the freeze control unit 39 will be described. Here, in addition to the control by the freeze control unit 39, the control of the spinning effect by the reel control unit 34 will also be described.

  The freeze control unit 39 controls execution of a freeze effect, which is an effect that temporarily stops at least part of the progress of the basic game. Here, the basic game means that the lottery of the winning combination and the start of rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are controlled according to the operation of the start lever 21 (provided that a predetermined number of medals are inserted), and the stop button 3a Based on the operation of 3b and 3c, the plurality of reels 4a, 4b and 4c are stopped in a stop mode according to the lottery result of the combination, and it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is displayed on the active line 2 It means a game performed by a series of operations such as paying out medals when a small role is won.

  It should be noted that in the present specification, when a simple game is described, this indicates a basic game, and when there is no particular need, the basic game is expressed as a game.

  The freeze effect includes a start freeze effect in which the progress of the game is temporarily stopped when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started, and all the reels 4a, 4b, And a post-reel freeze effect that temporarily stops the progress of the game after 4c is stopped.

  In the start freeze effect, when rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c is started in accordance with the operation of the start lever 21, a start freeze period is set separately from the wait time. The effect is to temporarily stop.

  Freeze effect after reel stop is performed after the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped in the game when the bonus state (CBB) ends (if the small role wins, the number of medals corresponding to the payout of the small role is After the payout), a period in which the insertion of medals becomes invalid (hereinafter referred to as a freeze period after the reel stops) is set, and during this period, the insertion of medals is invalidated. During the freeze period after the reel stops, all the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped during the freeze period after the reels stop (after the small part is paid out after the small part wins) Is in a state where the next game cannot be started. In this embodiment, when the pseudo bonus state ends, the freeze effect is not performed after the reel stops. However, it is also possible to perform the freeze effect after the reel stop at the end of the game in which the pseudo bonus state ends.

  In the present embodiment, various reeling effects are performed by the reel control unit 34 in the start freeze effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, a pseudo game in which the above basic game is simulated is executed by this spinning effect.

  In this pseudo game, when the start freeze period is set in accordance with the operation of the start lever 21, the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c is started and the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are rotated at a constant rotation of 80 revolutions / minute, Thereafter, the spinning effect is such that the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are sequentially stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c. In the pseudo game, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c may be rotated before the wait time elapses, and the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c may be rotated after the wait time elapses. In this embodiment, as described later, this pseudo game is repeatedly executed as in the first pseudo game, the second pseudo game,... During the start freeze period of one basic game. The

  Hereinafter, stopping the reels 4a, 4b, 4c in the pseudo game is referred to as temporary stop. In the pseudo game, unlike the basic game, even if the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped, it is not determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is displayed on the active line 2, and corresponds to the combination. Even if the symbol combination is displayed on the active line 2, processing (medal payout, replay processing, transition to the bonus state) performed when the combination is displayed is not executed.

  Here, in the pseudo game, the reel control unit 34 is excited when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped among the four-phase coils of the stepping motor provided on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, respectively. The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are maintained in a temporarily stopped state by repeating excitation and excitation stop (release) every predetermined time (for example, 500 ms) for one coil. The coils in which excitation and excitation stop (release) are repeated may be three coils including the coil that was excited when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c were temporarily stopped. ). On the other hand, in the basic game, the reel control unit 34 stops (releases) the excitation after exciting the four-phase coils of the stepping motors provided on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, respectively. 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped and the stop state is maintained.

  As described above, since there is a difference between the stopped state of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in the basic game and the temporarily stopped state of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in the pseudo game, the main control unit 31 has the basic function. It is possible to distinguish between the stopped state of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in the game and the temporarily stopped state of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in the pseudo game.

  Note that when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped in order, the reel control unit 34 may execute a process of rotating the reels 4 forward and backward for each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. In this case, for example, after the reel control unit 34 stops the reel 4 at the stop target position, the reel 4 is reversely rotated by a predetermined step (for example, four steps), and then the reel 4 is rotated forward and stopped. It may be stopped at the target position. Alternatively, after the reel control unit 34 stops the reel 4 at the stop target position, the reels 4 a, 4 b, 4 b, 4 b, You may perform the process which rotates 4c forward / reversely.

  Furthermore, the reel control unit 34 after all the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped (when the operation of the last operated stop button 3 is detected or when the last operated stop button 3 is released). Similarly to the case where the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped in order, a process of rotating all the reels 4a, 4b, 4c forward and backward may be executed. The forward / reverse rotation process performed when the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped in order and the forward / reverse rotation process performed after all the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped are: One process may be executed alone, or both processes may be executed.

  The reel control unit 34 resumes the temporarily stopped basic game when the pseudo game is finished (that is, when the spinning effect in the start freeze period is finished). In this case, rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c temporarily stopped in the pseudo game is started. At this time, the reel control unit 34 starts rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. Then, a process called random delay is executed to randomly delay the time until the rotation starts. This random delay is caused by rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c in a state where predetermined symbol combinations are aligned on a straight line. However, it is a process for preventing the operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c from being timed).

  For example, the reel control unit 34 performs the following process in the random delay process. First, the reel control unit 34 performs a lottery of the first delay time, the second delay time, and the third delay time. Next, the reel controller 34 starts the rotation of the first reel 4a, and starts the rotation of the second reel 4b after the first delay time has elapsed since the rotation of the first reel 4 was started. Let Next, the reel control unit 34 starts the rotation of the third reel 4c after the second delay time has elapsed since the rotation of the second reel 4b was started. Then, the reel control unit 34 validates the stop operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c in the basic game after the third delay time has elapsed since the rotation of the third reel 4c is started.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a first pseudo game, a first special pseudo game, a second pseudo game, and a second special pseudo game are prepared as the pseudo games.

  In the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game, as in the basic game, the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is temporarily stopped. On the other hand, in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that there are four stages of symbols that can be observed through the display window 14, respectively.

  11 shows a state in which the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the number of symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 is three stages (FIG. 11A), and observation through the display window 14. It is a figure which shows the state (FIG. 11 (B)) which the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that a possible symbol may become 4 steps | paragraphs.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 are the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage, the apparent line As lines (lines that can connect the symbols respectively arranged on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c with straight lines. Not the effective lines 2), five lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are formed. FIG. 11A shows an example in which a watermelon symbol, a watermelon symbol, and a combination of watermelon symbols are displayed on the line L4.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 are in four stages, lines L1 ′, Eight lines of L2 ′, L3 ′, L4 ′, L5 ′, L6 ′, L7 ′, and L8 ′ are formed. In FIG. 11B, a cherry symbol, any symbol (ANY), and any symbol (ANY) are displayed on the lines L2 ′ and L5 ′, and the watermelon symbol and watermelon are displayed on the line L7 ′. An example in which a combination of a symbol and a watermelon symbol is displayed is shown.

  Here, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped, the reel control unit 34 refers to the pseudo game stop control table stored in the main storage unit 43 and temporarily stops the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. As the pseudo game stop control tables, two types of pseudo game stop control tables (a first pseudo game stop control table and a second pseudo game stop control table) are prepared.

  The first pseudo game stop control table is used when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 are three stages (that is, the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game stop control table). It is a table that is referred to in the (pseudo game). On the other hand, the second pseudo game stop control table is used when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 are four stages (that is, the first special pseudo game and It is a table referred to by the second special pseudo game.

  The first pseudo game stop control table includes a piece located on the line L1 (see FIG. 11A) at the time of operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c and a rotation from this piece to the piece actually stopped. A correspondence relationship with the number of sliding frames indicating the amount is set. On the other hand, the second pseudo game stop control table includes a piece located on the line L1 ′ (see FIG. 11B) when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated, and a piece that is actually stopped from this piece. Correspondence with the number of sliding frames indicating the amount of rotation until is set. Note that these pseudo game stop control tables set the correspondence between the pieces located on the line L1 (or line L1 ′) at the time of operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c and the pieces actually stopped. May be.

  Here, the first pseudo game stop control table and the second pseudo game stop control table can be designed without being limited by the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 frames). In the game stop control table, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the target symbol slides 20 frames at the maximum and stops at the target position (on line L1 or line L1 ′). Note that the maximum number of sliding symbols can be set as appropriate. For example, the maximum number of sliding symbols can be set to four as in the basic game. Alternatively, the number of sliding frames can be set to 0 (bita stop).

  Here, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols observable through the display window 14 are arranged in three stages, the reel control unit 34 determines whether the index is detected by the index sensor, or The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped at a position shifted by a multiple of 24 from this position. This also applies to the basic game. On the other hand, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 have four stages, the reel control unit 34 performs 12 steps from the position where the index is detected by the index sensor. The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped at the shifted position or at a position shifted by a multiple of 24 from this position.

  The first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game, the second pseudo game, and the second special pseudo game will be specifically described in order.

  The first pseudo game is executed within the start freeze period of the game in which the pseudo bonus state is started (that is, the first game in the pseudo bonus state). In the first pseudo game, the first pseudo game stop control table is used, and the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 are three stages (described later). FIG. 17).

  This first pseudo game is repeatedly executed six times in one basic game. The first first pseudo game is a spinning effect that is executed to notify the player that the pseudo bonus state is to be started (see FIG. 17A). The first pseudo game for five times from the second time to the sixth time is executed in order to determine an initial value (initial game number) of the number of games played in the pseudo bonus state (FIG. 17B, ( C)). The total number of games acquired from the second first pseudo game to the sixth first pseudo game is set as the initial number of games in the pseudo bonus state.

  Similar to the first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game is executed within the start freeze period of the game in which the pseudo bonus state is started. In the first special pseudo game, unlike the first pseudo game, the second pseudo game stop control table is used, and the reels 4a, 4b are arranged so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 are four stages. 4c is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 18 described later).

  Similar to the first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game is repeatedly executed six times in one basic game. Further, like the first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game for the first time is executed to notify the player that the pseudo bonus state will be started (see FIG. 18A), and The first special pseudo game from the second time to the sixth time is executed in order to determine the initial number of games in the pseudo bonus state (see FIGS. 18B and 18C).

  In this first special pseudo game, the expected number of initial games that can be acquired is larger than the expected value of the initial number of games that can be acquired in the first pseudo game. A lottery table (see FIGS. 14 and 15) is set. In this regard, the first special pseudo game is more advantageous for the player than the first pseudo game (also referred to as a specialized type).

  The second pseudo game is not a game in which the pseudo bonus state is started, but is executed within a start freeze period in games after the second game after the pseudo bonus state is started. In the second pseudo game, as in the first pseudo game, the first pseudo game stop control table is used, and the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 19 described later).

  The second pseudo game is repeatedly executed in one basic game, but the number of times of execution is not predetermined, and whether or not the next second pseudo game is executed is determined by lottery. . The second pseudo game is not executed to determine the initial number of games of the pseudo bonus, but is executed to determine the number of games (additional number of games) for extending the pseudo bonus state. Further, in the second pseudo game, the spinning effect for notifying the player that the pseudo bonus state is started is not executed, and the number of extra games is determined from the second second pseudo game. The revolving effect is executed.

  Similar to the second pseudo game, the second special pseudo game is executed within the start freeze period in the second and subsequent games after the pseudo bonus state is started. In the second special pseudo game, unlike the second pseudo game, the second pseudo game stop control table is used, and the reels 4a, 4b are arranged so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 are four stages. 4c is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 20 described later).

  Similar to the second pseudo game, the second special pseudo game is repeatedly executed in one basic game, but the number of times of execution is not predetermined, and the next second special pseudo game is executed. Whether or not to execute is determined by lottery. Also, the second special pseudo game is executed not to determine the initial number of pseudo bonus games, but to increase the number of extra games in the pseudo bonus state, similarly to the second pseudo game. Is done. In the second special pseudo game, the spinning effect for notifying the player that the pseudo bonus state will be started is not executed, and the number of extra games is determined from the first second special pseudo game. A spinning drum production is performed.

  In the second special pseudo game, the number of extra games that can be acquired is larger than the expected value of the additional games that can be acquired in the second pseudo game. Tables (see FIGS. 14 and 15) are set. In this respect, the second special pseudo game is more advantageous for the player than the second pseudo game (also called a specialized type).

  The freeze control unit 39 determines whether or not to execute the start freeze effect (that is, the first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game, the second pseudo game, and the second special pseudo game).

  Specifically, the freeze control unit 39 satisfies the condition that the special replay B is displayed on the active line 2 three times continuously without the special replay B being displayed on the active line 2 in the middle. The first pseudo game is determined to be executed.

  In addition, the freeze control unit 39, when the special replay A is not displayed on the active line 2 on the way and the special replay B is displayed on the active line 2 three times continuously is satisfied, It is determined to execute the first special pseudo game.

  In addition, the freeze control unit 39 satisfies the condition that the special replay A is displayed on the active line 2 before the special replay B after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2. The second pseudo game is determined to be executed.

  In addition, the freeze control unit 39, when the special replay C is displayed on the active line 2 after the special replay C is displayed twice, the special replay B is displayed on the active line 2 before the special replay A is satisfied. The second special pseudo game is determined to be executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a start freeze low probability state and a start freeze high probability state are prepared as the start freeze effect state. The start freeze low probability state is a state where the probability of occurrence of the start freeze effect is low, and the start freeze high probability state is a start freeze effect state where the probability of occurrence of the start freeze effect is higher than the start freeze low probability state. In this embodiment, the start freeze effect is controlled so that the start freeze effect can be generated in the high probability state of the start freeze, and the start freeze effect is controlled so that the start freeze effect cannot be generated in the low probability state of the start freeze. Is done.

  The freeze control unit 39 controls the transition of the start freeze effect state between the start freeze low probability state and the start freeze high probability state. Specifically, the freeze control unit 39 displays the special replay A on the effective line 3 continuously three times without displaying the special replay B on the effective line 2 in the middle of the freeze low probability state. When the condition is satisfied, the start freeze production state is shifted from the start freeze low probability state to the start freeze high probability state. In addition, the freeze control unit 39 indicates that the special replay B is displayed on the effective line 2 three times continuously without the special replay A being displayed on the active line 2 in the middle of the start freeze low probability state. When the condition is satisfied, the start freeze production state is shifted from the start freeze low probability state to the start freeze high probability state.

  On the other hand, in the start freeze high probability state, the freeze control unit 39 wins the duplicate replays A, B, and C, operates the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c in the operation order 1 and 2, and then duplicates the replay A, When the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated again in the order of operations 1 and 2 in the game in which B and C are selected, the start freeze effect state is shifted from the start freeze high probability state to the start freeze low probability state.

“Circulation production lottery section 40”
The spinning effect lottery unit 40 draws the spinning effect executed in the first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game, the second pseudo game, and the second special pseudo game. In the lottery for the spinning effect, the spinning effect lottery table stored in the main storage unit 43 is referred to. As the spinning effect drawing lottery table, two types of spinning effect drawing lottery tables (a first spinning effect drawing lottery table and a second spinning effect drawing lottery table) are prepared.

  The first spinning effect lottery table is a spinning effect lottery table that is referred to in the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game. On the other hand, the second spinning effect lottery table is a spinning effect lottery table that is referred to in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a first spinning effect lottery table. In the first round effect drawing lottery table, the winning area (0-49151: probability) where the bell-aligned effects (see FIGS. 17B and 19A) are won for all the winning areas 0-65535. 3/4) and a winning area (49152 to 65535: probability 1/4) for winning the watermelon matching effect (FIGS. 17C and 19B) is set.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second drum effect drawing lottery table. In the second round effect drawing lottery table, the winning areas (0 to 49151) where the cherry + bell matching effects (see FIG. 18B and FIG. 20A) are won for all the winning areas of 0 to 65535. : Probability 3/4) and winning area (49152 to 65535: Probability 1/4) for winning the cherry + watermelon matching effect (see FIGS. 18C, 20B, and 20C) are set. ing.

  In this embodiment, in the first first pseudo game (see FIG. 17A) and the first special pseudo game (see FIG. 18A) for the first time, the spinning cylinder executed. Since the effects are determined in advance, the lottery effect lottery with reference to the reel effect drawing lottery table is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, a common spinning effect lottery table (first spinning effect lottery table) is used in the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game, but the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game are used. In the second pseudo game, a different spinning effect lottery table may be used. In the present embodiment, a common spinning effect lottery table (second spinning effect lottery table) is used in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game. In the special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game, different spinning effect drawing lottery tables may be used.

"Continuous lottery section 41"
The continuous lottery unit 41 performs a continuous lottery to determine whether or not to execute the second pseudo game after the second time and the second special pseudo game after the second time. In the continuous lottery, a continuous lottery table (stored in the main storage unit 43) is referred to. In the continuous lottery table, for all winning areas from 0 to 65535, a winning area corresponding to continuation and a winning area corresponding to non-continuation are set.

  Specifically, the continuous lottery unit 41 operates from the main random number generator 44 to 0 to 65535 when the start lever 21 is operated in the second pseudo game after the second time and the second special pseudo game after the second time. One of 65536 random numbers is acquired, and the acquired random number is compared with the continuous lottery table stored in the main storage unit 43. Then, the continuous lottery unit 41 determines that the continuation is won when the random number value is a value corresponding to the continuous winning area.

  As the continuous lottery table, two types of continuous lottery tables (a first continuous lottery table and a second continuous lottery table) are prepared. The first continuous lottery table is a lottery table used in the second pseudo game, and the second continuous lottery table is a continuous lottery table used in the second special pseudo game. In the present embodiment, the winning area is set so that the continuous winning area in the second continuous lottery table is larger than the continuous winning area in the second continuous lottery table. That is, in this embodiment, the continuation rate is set so that the probability that the second special pseudo game will continue is higher than the probability that the second pseudo game will continue.

“Signal Output Unit 42”
The signal output unit 42 performs processing for outputting a signal to the sub-control unit 51. Specifically, when the insertion of a medal, the operation of the start lever 21, the operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c, etc. are detected, the signal output unit 42 detects that the medal has been inserted and the start lever 21 is operated. A signal indicating that the stop button 3a, 3b, 3c has been operated is output to the sub-control unit 51.

  In addition, when the lottery of the winning combination is performed, the signal output unit 42 outputs a signal indicating the winning lottery result to the sub-control unit 51, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line 2. , A signal indicating that the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is displayed (and a signal indicating the type of the displayed combination) is output to the sub-control unit 51.

  Further, the signal output unit 42 outputs a signal indicating that the gaming state has been shifted to the sub-control unit 51 when the gaming state has been shifted between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. .

  In addition to the process of outputting a signal to the sub-control unit 51, the signal output unit 42 includes a history display device (a device that displays various histories such as a bonus (CBB) and the number of executions of the pseudo bonus state), Also, a process of outputting a signal to an external device (not shown) such as a hall computer (a device managed by a game hall manager) is executed.

“Main random number generator 44”
The main random number generator 44 is used for random numbers used for the lottery of the role by the internal lottery unit 33, random numbers used for the lottery of the spinning effect by the rotary effect lottery unit 40, and continuous lottery by the continuous lottery unit 41. Generated random number value. The main random number generator 44 generates any one of 65536 random values from 0 to 65535 as random values used for these lotteries.

  The random number value can be generated based on, for example, the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts while adding numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). Note that the random value includes a value that becomes a random number substantially because the generation timing itself is regular but the acquisition timing is irregular.

[Each part in the sub-control board 50]
Next, each part in the sub-control board 50 will be described.

"Production control unit 52"
The effect control unit 52 causes the effect unit 15 to execute various effects based on the effect data stored in the sub storage unit 60 and various signals output from the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31. For example, when the production control unit 52 receives a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted, that the start lever 21 has been operated, or that the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c have been operated, The operation sound (start sound) of the lever 21 and the operation sounds of the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c are generated from the acoustic device 17. In addition, when the effect control unit 52 receives a signal indicating that the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is displayed on the active line 2, the display sound of the combination (the winning sound of the small combination, the display sound of the replay, the CBB) Display sound) is output from the acoustic device 17.

  Further, when the production state is the AT state, the production control unit 52 corrects the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2 when the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2 are won. An effect of notifying the order (auxiliary effect for assisting the winning of the bell) is executed.

  The player can increase the number of medals on hand by operating the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c according to the notified correct operation order. In this regard, the AT state is a more advantageous state than the non-AT state, which is a state where no auxiliary performance is performed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 16 to be described later, in the present embodiment, as the effect state in the effect control unit 52, the first sub normal state, the bonus effect state, the second sub normal state, A precursor effect state, a pseudo bonus standby state, and a pseudo bonus state are prepared. In addition, as the effect states executed during the game start freeze period in the pseudo bonus state, the first pseudo game effect state, the first special pseudo game effect state, the second pseudo game effect state, and the second Special pseudo game production state is prepared.

  The first sub normal state is an effect state in which the effect control unit 52 executes a predetermined effect based on the effect data when the game state in the main control unit 31 is the normal state. This first sub-normal state is a non-AT state. In the first sub-normal state, for example, an effect is performed in which the characters of the story perform various actions.

  The bonus effect state is an effect state in which the effect control unit 52 executes a predetermined effect based on the effect data when the game state in the main control unit 31 is a bonus state. This bonus effect state is a non-AT state. Note that the bonus state may be the AT state. In this bonus state, an effect for further increasing the game (for example, an effect of introducing the content of the story or an effect of playing music related to the story) is executed.

  In the second sub normal state, the prelude effect state, the pseudo bonus standby state, and the pseudo bonus state, when the game state in the main control unit 31 is a bonus establishment state, the effect control unit 52 performs a predetermined effect based on the effect data. It is the production state which performs.

  The second sub normal state is an effect state where the main control unit 31 stays first when the gaming state is shifted from the normal state to the bonus establishment state. The second sub normal state is a non-AT state. Is done. In the second sub-normal state, an effect similar to that in the first sub-normal state (for example, an effect that a story character performs various actions) is executed.

  In the second sub-normal state, the precursor effect state is an effect state in which, when the pseudo bonus state is won, the state is shifted from the second sub normal state according to the win of the pseudo bonus state. This precursor effect state is a non-AT state. In the sign production state, a production that improves the expectation as to whether or not the pseudo bonus state has been won (for example, a story character performs an exaggerated action different from the first sub normal state and the second sub normal state) An effect such as performing) is executed, and finally an effect indicating winning in the pseudo bonus state is executed.

  The pseudo bonus standby state (first AT state) is an effect state that is shifted from the precursor effect state, and this pseudo bonus standby state is an effect state that is continued until a start condition of a pseudo bonus state described later is satisfied. In this embodiment, the pseudo bonus standby state is shifted from the pseudo bonus state at the end of the pseudo bonus state if the stock number of the pseudo bonus state remains at the end of the pseudo bonus state. In the pseudo bonus standby state, an effect indicating that the start of the pseudo bonus state is on standby, that is, the pseudo bonus state will be started from now on is executed.

  The pseudo bonus standby state is the AT state, and when any one of the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2 is won, the effect operation order of the selected operation order bell is notified. Is executed. Furthermore, in the pseudo bonus standby state, in addition to the effect of notifying the correct operation order of the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2, when either one of the duplicate replay A and the duplicate replay B is won, An effect of notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c is executed. There are two types of effects.

  The first effect is an effect for causing the main control unit 31 to execute the first pseudo game when the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 to be described later determines that the pseudo bonus state by the normal winning is won. . In the first effect, when the duplicate replay A is won, the effect of notifying the operation order 3, 4 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay A on the active line 2 is announced. Is done. Further, when the duplicate replay B is won, an effect of notifying the operation orders 5 and 6 which are the operation orders of the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c for displaying the special replay A on the active line 2 is performed.

  The second effect is performed to cause the main control unit 31 to execute the first special pseudo game when the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 to be described later determines that the pseudo bonus state by the special winning is won. Production. In the second effect, when the duplicate replay A is won, the operation order 5 and 6 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c for displaying the special replay B on the active line 2 is notified. Is done. In addition, when the duplicate replay B is won, an effect of notifying the operation order 3 and 4 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c for displaying the special replay B on the active line 2 is performed.

  The pseudo bonus state (second AT state) is an effect state that starts when the pseudo bonus state start condition is satisfied in the pseudo bonus standby state and ends when the pseudo bonus state end condition is satisfied.

  In the pseudo bonus state, an effect to further increase the game (for example, an effect to introduce the contents of the story or an effect to play music related to the story) is executed. The pseudo-bonus state is the AT state, and when any of the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2 is won, an effect of notifying the correct operation order of the selected operation order bell is presented. Executed.

  Furthermore, in the pseudo bonus state, one of duplicate replay A, duplicate replay B, and duplicate replay C is won in addition to the effect of notifying the correct operation order of the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, and R2. Sometimes, the effect of notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c is executed. There are four types of effects.

  The first effect is an effect for causing the main control unit 31 to execute the second pseudo game when it is determined by the additional lottery unit 59 described later that the extra pseudo game execution lottery by the normal winning is won. is there. In the first effect, when the duplicate replay C is won, the operation order 5 and 6 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c for displaying the special replay C on the active line 2 is notified. Is executed. Then, after the special replay C is displayed twice on the effective line 2, the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay A on the effective line 2 is notified.

  In this case, after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2 and the duplicate replay A is won before the duplicate replay B, the stop for displaying the special replay A on the valid line 2 An effect of notifying the operation order 3, 4 which is the operation order of the buttons 3a, 3b, 3c is executed. On the other hand, if the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2 and then the duplicate replay B is won before the duplicate replay A, a stop button for displaying the special replay A on the active line 2 An effect of notifying the operation orders 5 and 6 that are the operation orders of 3a, 3b, and 3c is executed.

  The second effect is an effect for causing the main control unit 31 to execute the second special pseudo game when it is determined by the additional lottery unit 59 that the extra pseudo game execution lottery by special winning is won. . In the second effect, when the duplicate replay C is won, the operation order 5 and 6 that is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c for displaying the special replay C on the active line 2 is notified. Is executed. Then, after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2, the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay B on the active line 2 is notified.

  In this case, after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2 and the duplicate replay A is won before the duplicate replay B, a stop for displaying the special replay B on the active line 2 An effect of notifying the operation order in the operation order 5 or 6 that is the operation order of the buttons 3a, 3b, or 3c is executed. On the other hand, if the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2 and then the duplicate replay B is won before the duplicate replay A, a stop button for displaying the special replay B on the valid line 2 An effect of notifying the operation order in the operation order 3 or 4 that is the operation order of 3a, 3b, or 3c is executed.

  The third effect is that the main control unit 31 erroneously executes the second pseudo game and the second special pseudo game even though the extra pseudo game execution lottery by the extra lottery unit 59 is not won. This is an effect to prevent the situation. In the third effect, when the duplicate replay C is won, an effect of notifying the operation order 3 and 4 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c for displaying the normal replay on the active line 2 is presented. Is done. In addition, the operation order 3 and 4 is notified instead of the operation order 1 and 2 in the pseudo bonus state, the start freeze effect state falls from the start freeze high probability state to the start freeze low probability state. This is to prevent this.

  The fourth effect is an effect for preventing the main control unit 31 from erroneously executing the first pseudo game and the first special pseudo game in a game other than the game in which the pseudo bonus state is started. It is. In the fourth effect, the effect control unit 52 provides an effect of notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c so that the special replay A and the special replay B are alternately displayed on the active line 2. Run.

  Specifically, in the game, when the duplicate replay A is won in the game, if the special replay displayed on the previous valid line 2 is the special replay A, the special replay B is applied to the special replay B. When the special replay displayed on the last active line 2 is the special replay B, the effect of notifying the operation order 5 and 6 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c to be displayed on the top 2 is executed. In order to display the special replay A on the active line 2, an effect of notifying the operation order 3, 4 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c is executed.

  In addition, in the game, when the duplicate replay B is won in the game, if the special replay displayed on the previous valid line 2 is the special replay A, the special replay B is placed on the valid line 2. If the special replay displayed on the active line 2 last time is the special replay B, an effect of notifying the operation order 3, 4 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for display is executed. An effect of notifying the operation order 5 and 6 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c for displaying the special replay A on the active line 2 is executed.

  In this way, in the pseudo bonus state, when the overlapping replays A and B are won, it is notified that the stop buttons 3a, 3b and 3c are operated in the operation order 3, 4 or the operation order 5 and 6. Therefore, when the duplicate replays A and B are won in the pseudo bonus state, the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are repeatedly operated in the operation order 1 and 2, and the start freeze effect state starts from the start freeze high probability state. Falling into a low probability state is prevented.

  The first pseudo game effect state is an effect state in which the effect control unit 52 executes a predetermined effect in accordance with the first pseudo game when the first pseudo game is being executed by the main control unit 31. It is. In the first pseudo game effect state, in the first first pseudo game, an effect indicating that the pseudo bonus state is to be started is executed.

  In the second to sixth first pseudo games, an effect of notifying the number of games acquired in each first pseudo game is executed. Specifically, when the signal indicating that all the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped is received from the main control unit 31, the effect control unit 52 calculates the number of games acquired in the first pseudo game. It is displayed on the screen of the display device 16. In addition, when the effect control unit 52 announces the acquired number of games, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing the player to operate the start lever 21.

  In the first pseudo game of the sixth time, the effect control unit 52 notifies the number of games acquired in the first pseudo game of the sixth time, and then acquires it in the first pseudo game of the second to sixth times. An effect of notifying the total number of games played (that is, the initial number of games in the pseudo bonus state) is executed.

  In the first special pseudo game effect state, when the first special pseudo game is being executed by the main control unit 31, the effect control unit 52 executes a predetermined effect in accordance with the first special pseudo game. This is the state of production. In the first special pseudo game effect state, in the first special pseudo game of the first time, an effect indicating that the pseudo bonus state will be started is executed.

  In the second to sixth first special pseudo games, an effect of notifying the number of games acquired in each first special pseudo game is executed. In addition, when an effect of notifying the acquired number of games is executed, an effect of instructing the player to operate the start lever 21 is executed.

  In the first special pseudo game of the sixth time, the number of games acquired in the first special pseudo game of the sixth time was announced, and then acquired in the first special pseudo game of the second to sixth times. An effect of notifying the total number of games (that is, the initial number of games in the pseudo bonus state) is executed.

  The second pseudo game effect state is an effect state in which when the second pseudo game is executed by the main control unit 31, the effect control unit 52 executes a predetermined effect in accordance with the second pseudo game. It is. In the second pseudo game effect state, an effect of notifying the number of added games acquired in each second pseudo game is executed. Further, when the effect of notifying the acquired number of added games is executed, the effect of instructing the player to operate the start lever 21 is executed.

  In the second pseudo game, when the second pseudo game is discontinued due to the continuous lottery, an effect of notifying the total number of added games acquired so far is executed.

  In the second special pseudo game effect state, when the second special pseudo game is being executed by the main control unit 31, the effect control unit 52 executes a predetermined effect in accordance with the second special pseudo game. This is the state of production. In the second special pseudo game effect state, an effect of notifying the number of added games acquired in each second special pseudo game is executed. Further, when the effect of notifying the acquired number of added games is executed, the effect of instructing the player to operate the start lever 21 is executed.

  In the second special pseudo game, when the second special pseudo game is discontinued due to continuous lottery, an effect of notifying the total number of added games acquired so far is executed.

"Production state transition control unit 53"
The production state transition control unit 53 changes the production state between the first sub normal state, the bonus production state, the second sub normal state, the precursor production state, the pseudo bonus standby state, and the pseudo bonus state. Control migration.

  The effect state transition control unit 53 causes the main control unit 31 to shift the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state, and a signal indicating the transition destination of the gaming state is a signal output of the main control unit 31. When output from the unit 42, the signal is received, and the current effect state is shifted to another effect state.

  Specifically, when the main control unit 31 shifts the game state from the normal state to the bonus state, the effect state transition control unit 53 shifts the effect state from the first sub normal state to the bonus effect state. . In addition, when the game state is shifted from the bonus state to the normal state in the main control unit 31, the effect state transition control unit 53 shifts the effect state from the bonus effect state to the first sub normal state.

  In addition, when the gaming state is shifted from the normal state to the bonus establishment state, the rendering state transition control unit 53 shifts the rendering state from the first sub-normal state to the second sub-normal state. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted from the bonus established state to the bonus state, the rendering state transition control unit 53 switches the rendering state from the second sub normal state, the precursor rendering state, the pseudo bonus standby state, and the pseudo bonus state. Transition to the bonus performance state.

  Furthermore, when the gaming state is the bonus establishment state, the production state transition control unit 53 performs the production state between the second sub-normal state, the precursor production state, the pseudo bonus standby state, and the pseudo bonus state. Control migration.

  Specifically, when the pseudo bonus state is won in the second sub normal state (the lottery is performed by the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54) in the second sub normal state, the effect state transition control unit 53 changes the effect state from the second sub normal state. Transition to the sign production state.

  In addition, when the number of precursor games (determined by the number of precursor games determination unit 55) is consumed in the precursor performance state, the effect state transition control unit 53 transitions the effect state from the precursor effect state to the pseudo bonus standby state. .

  Further, when it is determined that the start condition of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied in the pseudo bonus standby state (determined by the pseudo bonus start condition determination unit 56), the effect state transition control unit 53 sets the effect state to the pseudo bonus standby. Transition from state to pseudo bonus state.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the end condition of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied in the pseudo bonus state (determined by the pseudo bonus end condition determining unit 57), the effect state transition control unit 53 changes the effect state from the pseudo bonus state. Transition to the second sub-normal state.

  In addition, when it is determined that the end condition of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied in the pseudo bonus state, the production state transition control unit 53 sets the production state to the pseudo bonus if the stock number of the pseudo bonus state remains. Transition from the state to the pseudo bonus standby state. As described above, after the pseudo bonus state is ended, when the number of stocks in the pseudo bonus state is 1 or more, the effect state is shifted from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus standby state. The next pseudo bonus state is started without going through the non-AT state (second sub-normal state, precursor effect state) (also referred to as one game series).

"Pseudo bonus lottery part 54"
The pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the pseudo bonus state. In the present embodiment, the lottery in the pseudo bonus state is performed when the gaming state is a bonus establishment state. However, the lottery in the pseudo bonus state may be performed when the gaming state is the normal state or the bonus state.

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 performs the lottery so that the pseudo bonus state is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/5) when the cherry is won. In addition, the lottery in the pseudo bonus state may be performed based on the fact that a small role other than cherry (operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2) is won, or replay (normal replay, duplication) A lottery may be performed based on the winning of (Replay). Moreover, regardless of the winning combination by the internal lottery, the lottery may be performed with a certain probability. There is no particular limitation on the opportunity for lottery in the pseudo bonus state.

  In the lottery in the pseudo bonus state, the pseudo bonus lottery table stored in the main storage unit 43 is referred to. This pseudo bonus lottery table is for winning values in the range from 0 to 32767, the winning area where the pseudo bonus state is normally won, the winning area where the pseudo bonus state is specially won, and the loss (unwinning) where the pseudo bonus state is not won Area and are set. In the pseudo bonus lottery table, the winning area is set so that the probability that the pseudo bonus state is specially won is lower than the probability that the pseudo bonus state is normally won.

  The pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 acquires any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 from the sub random number generation unit 61 and the pseudo random number stored in the sub storage unit 60 when the cherry is won. Compare with bonus lottery table. Then, when the random value is a value corresponding to the winning area of the normal winning, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 determines that the pseudo bonus state by the normal winning is won, and the random value is displayed in the winning area of the special winning. When the value is a corresponding value, it is determined that the pseudo bonus state by the special winning is won.

  That is, in the present embodiment, two types of pseudo bonus states are prepared as pseudo bonus states: a pseudo bonus state based on normal winning and a pseudo bonus state based on special winning. In the present specification, when the term “pseudo bonus state” is simply used, it means a general term for these two types of pseudo bonus states.

  Here, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 performs a lottery of the next pseudo bonus state in a state where the pseudo bonus state has already been won. Further, there may be a case where two or more pseudo bonus states are won in one lottery (in this case, a winning area where two or more pseudo bonus states are won is set in the pseudo bonus lottery table). For this reason, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 manages the number of pseudo bonus states that have not yet been started as the stock number.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the pseudo bonus state is won, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 sets the stock number counter to 1 (when two or more pseudo bonus states are won in one lottery, 2 The process of adding the above values) is executed. At this time, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 stores information for identifying whether the pseudo bonus state by the normal winning is won or the pseudo bonus state by the special winning is won in the sub storage unit 60.

  Then, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 executes a process of subtracting 1 from the stock number counter when it is determined that the pseudo bonus state is started. An upper limit value (for example, 100) is set for the value counted by the stock number counter. That is, an upper limit is set for the number of stocks in the pseudo bonus state.

  Note that the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 is in a game in which the effect state in the sub control unit 51 is a non-AT state (first sub-normal state, second sub-normal state, sign effect state) in which an auxiliary effect is not performed. When the second stop button 3b and the third stop button 3c are operated first, a penalty process is performed to generate a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player. As the penalty process, for example, a process of prohibiting a lottery in a pseudo bonus state until a certain number of games is consumed may be performed, or a lottery result in a pseudo bonus state is discarded until a certain number of games are consumed. Processing may be performed.

"Sign game number determination unit 55"
When it is determined by the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 that the pseudo bonus state has been won, the predecessor game number determination unit 55 determines the number of precursor games (the pseudo bonus state from the game determined to have won the pseudo bonus state (AT state) ) Is determined. The precursor game number determination unit 55 determines, for example, any value from 0 to 32 as the number of precursor games.

  In the present embodiment, the sign game number determination unit 55 does not always determine the number of sign games when the pseudo bonus state is won, but the effect state when the pseudo bonus state is won is the second effect state. In the sub-normal state (see FIG. 16), the number of precursor games is determined.

  The precursor game number determination unit 55 executes a process of counting the number of precursor games in addition to the process of determining the number of precursor games. Specifically, when the number of precursor games is determined, the number of precursor games 55 sets the number of precursor games in the precursor game number counter in the game for which the number of precursor games has been determined (the game won in the pseudo bonus state). To do.

  Then, the precursor game number determination unit 55 executes a process of subtracting 1 from the precursor game number counter every time the start lever 21 is operated (every game is started) from the next game. The current value of the precursor game number counter corresponds to the remaining number of precursor games. The precursor game number determination unit 55 continues the process of subtracting 1 from the precursor game number counter until the value of the precursor game number counter becomes zero.

“Pseudo Bonus Start Condition Determination Unit 56”
The pseudo bonus start condition determination unit 56 determines whether the start condition of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, two types of start conditions (first start condition and second start condition) are prepared as start conditions for the pseudo bonus state.

  The first start condition is that when the production state is a pseudo bonus standby state, the special replay A is not displayed on the active line 2 on the way, but the special replay A is continuously displayed on the active line 2 three times. It is supposed to be displayed. The second start condition is that, when the production state is the pseudo bonus standby state, the special replay A is not displayed on the active line 2 on the way, and the special replay B is continuously on the active line 2 three times. It is supposed to be displayed. When one of these start conditions is satisfied, the pseudo bonus start condition determination unit 56 determines that the pseudo bonus state has started.

  When the first start condition is satisfied and the pseudo bonus state is started, the number of initial games is determined by the first pseudo game in the pseudo bonus state (the pseudo bonus state by the normal winning). On the other hand, when the second start condition is satisfied and the pseudo bonus state is started, the initial number of games is determined by the first special pseudo game in the pseudo bonus state (pseudo bonus state by special winning). .

“Pseudo Bonus End Condition Determination Unit 57”
The pseudo bonus end condition determination unit 57 determines whether or not the end condition of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the end condition of the pseudo bonus state is that the number of games played in the pseudo bonus state has reached the initial number of games (determined by the cooperation of the main control unit 31 and the sub control unit 51). Has been. Note that the end condition of the pseudo bonus state may be extended by the extra lottery unit 59 as described later.

  Specifically, the pseudo bonus end condition determination unit 57 sets the initial game number determined by the initial game number lottery unit 58 to the pseudo bonus game number counter at the end of the game in which the pseudo bonus state is started. . Then, the pseudo bonus end condition determination unit 57 executes a process of subtracting one from the value set in the pseudo bonus game number counter every time the start lever 21 is operated.

  The current value of the pseudo bonus game number counter corresponds to the remaining number of games in the pseudo bonus state. When the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter becomes 0, the pseudo bonus end condition determination unit 57 determines that the pseudo bonus state is ended in the sub control unit 51 at the end of the game.

"Initial number of games drawing lot 58"
When the first pseudo game and the first special pseudo game are executed by the main control unit 31, the initial game number lottery unit 58 is based on the execution of the first pseudo game and the first special pseudo game. The process for determining the initial number of games is executed.

  Specifically, the initial number-of-games lottery unit 58 performs the spinning effect (bell) executed in the first pseudo game by the spinning effect lottery unit 40 of the main control unit 31 when the first pseudo game is executed. When the uniform effect (see FIG. 17B) and the watermelon uniform effect (see FIG. 17C)) are determined, an identification signal for the determined spinning effect is received. Then, the initial game number lottery unit 58 refers to the first initial game number lottery table in accordance with the identification signal, and draws the number of games acquired in the first pseudo game.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a first initial game number lottery table. In the first initial number-of-games lottery table, the number of games that can be acquired when the bell-aligned effect and the watermelon-aligned effect are selected as the spinning effect is tabulated. For bell-aligned effects, the probability that the number of games that can be acquired is 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 is 3/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/32, respectively. In this way, winning areas (0 to 24575, 24576 to 28671, 28672 to 30719, 30720 to 31743, 31744 to 32767) are set.

  On the other hand, for watermelon matching effects, the winning areas are such that the probability that the number of games that can be acquired is 20, 30, 50, 100 is 3/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/16, respectively. (0 to 24575, 24576 to 28671, 28672 to 30719, 30720 to 32767) are set.

  In addition, when the first special pseudo game is executed, the initial game number lottery unit 58 performs the spinning effect (cherry +) executed in the first special pseudo game by the spinning effect lottery unit 40 of the main control unit 31. When the bell-aligned effect (see FIG. 18B) and the cherry + watermelon aligned effect (see FIG. 18C)) are determined, an identification signal for the determined spinning effect is received. Then, the initial game number lottery unit 58 refers to the second initial game number lottery table in accordance with the identification signal, and draws the number of games acquired in the first special pseudo game.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a second initial game number lottery table. In the second initial number-of-games lottery table, it is acquired when the cherry + bell matching effect (see FIG. 18B) and the cherry + watermelon matching effect (see FIG. 18C) are selected as the spinning effect. The number of games that can be played is tabulated. For the cherry + bell matching effects, the probability that the number of games that can be acquired is 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 is 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/16, respectively. The winning areas (0-16383, 16384-24545, 24576-28671, 28672-30719, 30720-32767) are set to be.

  On the other hand, for cherry + watermelon matching effects, the probability that the number of games that can be acquired is 20, 30, 50, 100 is 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/8, respectively. Winning areas (0 to 16383, 16384 to 24575, 24576 to 28671, 28672 to 32767) are set.

  Here, in the second initial game number lottery table, the expected value of the number of games that can be acquired is larger than the expected value of the number of games that can be acquired in the first initial game number lottery table. The winning area is set. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, each initial game number lottery table so that the probability of winning each game number is different between the first initial game number lottery table and the second initial game number lottery table. Is set. On the other hand, each initial game number lottery table may be set so that the number of games won is different between the first initial game number lottery table and the second initial game number lottery table. For example, in the second initial number-of-games lottery table, the winning area may be set so that at least 30 games are won, and the winning area where the maximum number of 300 games is won is set. It may be. The same applies to the relationship between a first added game number lottery table and a second added game number lottery table, which will be described later.

"Add-on lottery section 59"
The extra lottery unit 59 determines by lottery whether or not to execute a pseudo game (that is, the second pseudo game, the second special pseudo game) for the extra (extending the end condition of the pseudo bonus state). An additional pseudo game execution lottery and an extra game number lottery for determining the number of games to be added in the second pseudo game and the second special pseudo game are executed. In this embodiment, the extra lottery unit 59 performs an extra pseudo game execution lottery and an extra game number lottery when the production state is a pseudo bonus state.

  In the present embodiment, the extra lottery unit 59 performs the extra pseudo game execution lottery when the cherry is won in the pseudo bonus state. In addition, the added pseudo game execution lottery may be performed based on the fact that a small role other than cherry (operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2) has won, or replay (normal replay, duplication) A lottery may be performed based on the winning of (Replay). Further, regardless of the winning combination by the internal lottery, the pseudo game execution lottery may be performed with a certain probability. There is no particular limitation on the opportunity for the added pseudo game execution lottery.

  In the additional pseudo game execution lottery, the additional execution lottery table stored in the sub storage unit 60 is referred to. In this extra run lottery table, for the values from 0 to 32767, the winning area where the extra pseudo game is normally won (that is, the winning area where the second pseudo game is won) and the winning area where the extra pseudo game is specially won ( In other words, a winning area in which the second special pseudo game is won and a winning area in which the added pseudo game is not won are set. In the added pseudo game execution lottery table, the winning area is set so that the probability that the added pseudo game is specially won is lower than the probability that the added pseudo game is normally won.

  The extra lottery unit 59 acquires any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 from the sub-random number generator 61 when winning the cherry, and executes the added random number and the additional execution stored in the sub storage unit 60 Compare with lottery table. Then, when the random value is a value corresponding to the winning area of the normal winning, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 determines that the additional pseudo game by the normal winning (that is, the second pseudo game) has been won, When the numerical value is a value corresponding to the winning area of the special winning, it is determined that the added pseudo game by the special winning (that is, the second special pseudo game) has been won.

  In the extra game number lottery, when the main control unit 31 executes the second pseudo game and the second special pseudo game, the extra lottery unit 59 performs the second pseudo game and the second special pseudo game. Based on the execution of, a process for determining the number of additional games is executed.

  Specifically, when the second pseudo game is executed, the extra lottery unit 59 performs the spinning effect (bell-matched effect) executed in the second pseudo game by the rotating effect lottery unit 40 of the main control unit 31. (See FIG. 19 (A)), when the watermelon matching effect (see FIG. 19 (B))) is determined, an identification signal of the determined spinning effect is received. Then, in accordance with this identification signal, the extra lottery unit 59 refers to the first extra game number lottery table and performs lottery of the extra game number acquired in the second pseudo game.

  In the present embodiment, the same table as the first initial game number lottery table shown in FIG. 14 is used as the first extra game number lottery table. The first added game number lottery table may be a different table from the first initial game number lottery table.

  On the other hand, when the second special pseudo game is executed, the extra lottery unit 59 performs the spinning effect (cherry + bell alignment) executed in the second special pseudo game by the spinning effect lottery unit 40 of the main control unit 31. When the effect (see FIG. 20 (A)) and cherry + watermelon matching effect (see FIG. 20 (B))) are determined, an identification signal of the determined spinning effect is received. Then, in accordance with this identification signal, the extra lottery unit 59 refers to the second extra lottery table and performs a lottery on the number of extra games acquired in the second special pseudo game.

  Further, the extra lottery section 59 is acquired in the second pseudo game and the second special pseudo game when the second pseudo game and the second special pseudo game are discontinued and these pseudo games are ended. A process of adding the total number of added games to the pseudo bonus game number counter is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the same table as the second initial game number lottery table shown in FIG. 15 is used as the second additional game number lottery table. Note that the second added game number lottery table may be different from the second initial game number lottery table.

“Sub-random number generator 61”
The sub-random number generator 61 uses a random value (0-32767) used for the lottery in the pseudo bonus state by the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 and a random number (0-32767) used for the number of games played by the initial game number lottery unit 58. ). The sub-random number generation unit 61 also uses a random number value (0-32767) used for the extra pseudo game execution lottery by the extra lottery unit 59 and a random number value (0-32767) used for the extra game number lottery by the extra lottery unit 59. ).

<A series of games>
Next, a series of games in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a series of games. In FIG. 16, white arrows indicate transitions of three game states (normal state, bonus establishment state, bonus state) in the main control unit 31, and black arrows indicate effects in the sub control unit 51. Indicates a state transition.

[Normal state]
First, a case where the gaming state is a normal state will be described. Note that the gaming machine 10 stays in the normal state in the initial state. When the game state in the main control unit 31 is the normal state, the effect control unit 52 sets the effect state to the first sub normal state (non-AT state). In the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 does not perform pseudo bonus lottery in the normal state. However, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 may perform a pseudo bonus lottery in a normal state.

  When the gaming state is a normal state, the specified number of throws is set to three. Further, in the normal state, the internal lottery unit 33 refers to the first internal lottery table and performs a lottery for each game. In the normal state, five operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2, a small role including cherry, normal replay, and CBB may win. When a small combination is won and a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is displayed on the active line 2, the payout control unit 36 determines the number of coins corresponding to the payout when the specified number of insertions is three. The medal is paid out (see FIG. 4).

  Assume that CBB wins in the normal state. In the first internal lottery table, the CBB winning area is set so that the CBB is won with a relatively high probability. For this reason, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is less likely to stay in a normal state.

  If the symbol combination (watermelon symbol, BAR symbol, cherry symbol combination) corresponding to the CBB is displayed on the active line 2 in the game (that is, the established game) won by the CBB, the game state transition control unit 38 The game state is shifted from the normal state to the bonus state.

  When the gaming state is shifted from the normal state to the bonus state, a signal indicating that the gaming state has shifted from the normal state to the bonus state is output from the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31 to the sub-control unit 51. The When receiving the signal, the production state transition control unit 53 of the sub control unit 51 causes the production state to transition from the first sub normal state to the bonus production state.

  Here, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, for the symbol combination (watermelon symbol, BAR symbol, cherry symbol) corresponding to CBB, one watermelon symbol is provided for the first reel 4a, and the BAR symbol is the first symbol. There is only one cherry symbol for the second reel 4b and one cherry symbol for the third reel 4c. For this reason, the player cannot easily display the symbol combination of CBB. Therefore, it is difficult for the gaming state to shift from the normal state to the bonus state.

  Basically, the CBB is not displayed on the active line 2 in the established game, and the CBB is missed. When CBB is missed, the gaming state transition control unit 38 transitions the gaming state from the normal state to the bonus establishment state. That is, in the present embodiment, the gaming state is easily shifted from the normal state to the bonus establishment state.

  When the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the bonus establishment state, a signal indicating that the gaming state has shifted from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is sent from the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31 to the sub-control unit 51. Are output. When the presentation state transition control unit 53 of the sub control unit 51 receives this signal, the presentation state transitions from the first sub-normal state to the second sub-normal state.

[Bonus status]
In the bonus state (during CBB operation), unlike the normal state and the bonus establishment state, the prescribed insertion number is set to two. Moreover, in the bonus state, the internal lottery unit 33 refers to the third internal lottery table in which all the winning areas are set to be lost (unfairly selected), and performs a lottery for each game. However, in the bonus state, all lottery lottery flags are set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In the bonus state, the first reel 4a is exceptionally stopped within 75 ms from the time when the first stop button 3a is operated.

  In the bonus state, when two medals are inserted, a process of paying out two medals is performed every game. The gaming state transition control unit 38 determines whether or not the bonus state end condition is satisfied by the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state. Then, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 27) are paid out, the gaming state transition control unit 38 ends the bonus state and shifts the gaming state from the bonus state to the normal state. In a game in which the bonus state has ended, the main control unit 31 executes a freeze effect after the reels stop, and at this time, the sub-control unit 51 notifies the total of medals paid out in the bonus state.

  When the gaming state is shifted from the bonus state to the normal state, a signal indicating that the gaming state has shifted from the bonus state to the normal state is sent from the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31 to the sub-control unit 51. Is output. Upon receiving this signal, the production state transition control unit 53 of the sub control unit 51 causes the production state to transition from the bonus production state to the first sub normal state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the bonus state, the payout of the bell is set lower than the other game states, and the payouts of all small roles are set to be equal to or less than the specified number of inputs. As a result, the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state can be kept lower than the bonus state employed in the conventional gaming machine 10. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the acquisition rate of medals throughout the gaming state from being increased excessively and scolding.

[Bonus formation status]
When the gaming state is a bonus establishment state, the prescribed number of insertions is set to 3 as in the normal state. In the bonus establishment state, the second internal lottery table is referred to in the internal lottery. Therefore, in the bonus establishment state, five operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2, a small role including cherry, normal replay, Duplicate Replay A, Duplicate Replay B, and Duplicate Replay C may win. In the bonus establishment state, a small role and replay lottery are performed by the second internal lottery table with the CBB lottery flag carried over.

  When the small combination is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is displayed on the active line 2, the payout control unit 36 pays out the payout corresponding to the payout when the specified number of insertions is three. Perform (see FIG. 4).

  The winning probability of replay in the second internal lottery table (the combined probability of the probability of winning the normal replay, duplicate replay A, duplicate replay B, and duplicate replay C) is greater than the winning probability of normal replay in the first internal lottery table It is high. For this reason, replay is easier to win in the bonus establishment state than in the normal state.

  In the bonus establishment state, unlike the normal state, there is no possibility of winning CBB and losing. In other words, in the bonus establishment state, a small role or replay is always won. Furthermore, as described above, in this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”. For this reason, in this embodiment, once it shifts to the bonus establishment state, it is difficult to display the CBB on the active line 2. Therefore, in this embodiment, a game can be provided to the player for a long time in a bonus establishment state in which the replay probability is higher than the normal state.

  In the present embodiment, in the reel arrangement, only when the first stop button 3a is operated at the timing when the white replay symbol arranged at No. 20 of the first reel 4a comes to the middle stage when the cherry is won. The symbol combination corresponding to CBB may be displayed.

  When the symbol combination corresponding to CBB is displayed on the active line 2 in the bonus established state, the gaming state transition control unit 38 transitions the gaming state from the bonus established state to the bonus state.

  When the gaming state is shifted from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state, a signal indicating that the gaming state is changed from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state is sent from the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31 to the sub-control unit 51. Are output. Upon receiving this signal, the production state transition control unit 53 of the sub control unit 51 changes the production state from the second sub normal state, the precursor production state, the pseudo bonus standby state, and the pseudo bonus state to the bonus production state.

  In the pseudo-bonus standby state and the pseudo-bonus state, when receiving a signal indicating that the gaming state has shifted from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state, the effect control unit 52 performs the pseudo-bonus standby state and the pseudo-bonus state ( That is, the AT state) is forcibly terminated. In this way, when the gaming state is shifted from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state and the AT state is forcibly terminated, the bonus state is digested and the normal state is restored to the bonus establishment state. In addition, a process for returning the AT state may be executed.

  The pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 performs lottery in the pseudo bonus state in the bonus establishment state. The pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 performs lottery in the pseudo bonus state in all the production states of the second sub normal state, the prelude production state, the pseudo bonus standby state, and the pseudo bonus state.

  Specifically, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 acquires any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 when the cherry is won in the bonus establishment state. Then, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 compares the acquired random number value with the pseudo bonus lottery table stored in the sub storage unit 60, and when the random value is a value corresponding to the winning region in the pseudo bonus state. It is determined that the pseudo bonus state is won. Note that the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 determines whether the current effect state is any of the second sub-normal state, the precursor effect state, the pseudo bonus standby state, or the pseudo bonus state. A lottery in a pseudo bonus state may be performed so that the winning probabilities of the states are different.

  The effect state immediately after the game state is shifted from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is the second sub normal state. It is assumed that the pseudo bonus state is won by lottery by the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 when the performance state is the second sub normal state. In this case, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 adds 1 (a value of 2 or more when two or more pseudo bonus states are won by one lottery) to the stock number counter. In this case, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 stores in the sub storage unit 60 information for identifying whether the selected pseudo bonus state is a pseudo bonus state due to normal winning or a pseudo bonus state due to special winning.

  When the pseudo bonus state is won in the second sub-normal state, the precursor game number determination unit 55 determines the number of precursor games. When the number of precursor games is determined, the number of precursor games 55 sets the number of precursor games in the precursor game number counter in the game, and executes a process of subtracting 1 from the precursor game number counter for each game from the next game To do.

  When the pseudo bonus state is won, the effect state transition control unit 53 shifts the effect state from the second sub normal state to the precursor effect state in the game next to the game in which the pseudo bonus state is won.

  Even when the effect state is the precursor effect state, the pseudo bonus lottery unit 54 performs the lottery of the pseudo bonus state, so that the value of the stock counter is further 1 (or a value of 2 or more) in the predictor effect state. May be added. The same applies to the case where the production state is a pseudo bonus standby state or a pseudo bonus state.

  When the value of the sign game number counter becomes 0, the effect state transition control unit 53 causes the effect state to transition from the sign effect state to the pseudo bonus standby state in the next game of the game.

  In the pseudo bonus standby state, when any one of the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, R2 is won, the effect control unit 52 notifies the correct operation order in the selected operation order bell. The Further, in the pseudo bonus standby state, when any one of the duplicate replays A and B is selected, an effect of notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c is executed.

  First, the case where the pseudo bonus state by the normal winning is won will be described. In this case, the production control unit 52 executes the following process in order to cause the main control unit 31 to execute the first pseudo game.

  That is, in the pseudo bonus standby state, the production control unit 52 is the operation order 3 that is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c for displaying the special replay A on the active line 2 when the duplicate replay A is won. 4 is executed. In addition, when the duplicate replay B is won, the effect control unit 52 notifies the operation orders 5 and 6 that are the operation orders of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c for displaying the special replay A on the active line 2. Execute. When the player operates the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c in accordance with such a notice effect, the special replay A is not displayed on the active line 2 in the middle, but the special replay A is continuously performed three times. Displayed above.

  Next, the case where the pseudo bonus state due to special winning is won will be described. In this case, the effect control unit 52 executes the following process in order to cause the main control unit 31 to execute the first special pseudo game.

  That is, in the pseudo bonus standby state, when the duplicate replay A is won, the effect control unit 52 is the operation order 5 that is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay B on the active line 2. , 6 is performed. In addition, when the duplicate replay B is won, the effect control unit 52 notifies the operation order 3, 4 which is the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay B on the active line 2. Execute. When the player operates the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c in accordance with such notification effects, the special replay B is not displayed on the active line 2 on the way, but the special replay B is continuously performed three times. Displayed above.

  The pseudo bonus start condition determination unit 56 does not display the special replay B on the active line 2 on the way when the effect state is the pseudo bonus standby state, and the special replay A continues three times for the effective line 2. When displayed above, it is determined that the first start condition among the start conditions of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied. Further, the pseudo bonus start condition determination unit 56 does not display the special replay A on the valid line 2 in the middle when the effect state is the pseudo bonus standby state, and the special replay B is valid three times continuously. When displayed on the line 2, it is determined that the second start condition among the start conditions of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied.

  When it is determined that the start condition (first start condition, second start condition) of the pseudo bonus state is satisfied, the effect state transition control unit 53 sets the effect state to the pseudo bonus standby in the next game of the game. Transition from state to pseudo bonus state. Thereby, the pseudo bonus state is started.

  The freeze control unit 39 of the main control unit 31 displays the special replay A three times continuously on the effective line 2 without displaying the special replay B on the effective line 2 in the middle of the start freeze low probability state. When the condition is satisfied, the start freeze production state is shifted from the start freeze low probability state to the start freeze high probability state. In addition, the freeze control unit 39 indicates that the special replay B is displayed on the effective line 2 three times continuously without the special replay A being displayed on the active line 2 in the middle of the start freeze low probability state. When the condition is satisfied, the start freeze production state is shifted from the start freeze low probability state to the start freeze high probability state.

  Thereby, the start freeze effect state is shifted from the start freeze low probability state to the start Lees high probability state in accordance with the start of the pseudo bonus state. In this embodiment, since the start freeze low probability state is a state in which the start freeze effect cannot be generated, the pseudo bonus state is started and the start freeze effect state is changed from the start freeze low probability state to the start freeze high state. Only when the state is shifted to the probability state, the start freeze effect can be generated.

  When the condition that the special replay B is displayed on the active line 2 three times continuously without the special replay B being displayed on the active line 2 is satisfied, It is decided to execute the pseudo game.

  In addition, the freeze control unit 39 does not display the special replay B on the active line 2 on the way, and the condition that the special replay A is displayed on the active line 2 continuously three times is satisfied. It is determined to execute the first special pseudo game.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a series of flows in the first pseudo game. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a series of flows in the first special pseudo game.

  First, the first pseudo game will be specifically described with reference to FIG. If the condition that the special replay A is displayed on the active line 2 three times continuously without the special replay B being displayed on the active line 2 is satisfied on the way, the freeze control unit 39 satisfies that condition. The start freeze period is set based on the operation of the start lever 21 in the next game (the first game in the pseudo bonus state) in which the game is satisfied. Thereby, the start freeze period is started. When the start lever 21 is operated, the internal lottery unit 33 executes the lottery for the role with reference to the second internal lottery table.

  When the start lever 21 is operated, the first first pseudo game is started. At this time, the reel control unit 34 starts the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c according to the operation of the start lever 21, and rotates the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in a steady manner. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated, the reel control unit 34 refers to the first pseudo game stop control table, and the reels 4a and 4c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c. 4b and 4c are temporarily stopped sequentially. Thereby, the first first pseudo game is completed. In the first pseudo game, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 have three stages.

  FIG. 17A shows an example in which the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped in the first first pseudo game. FIG. 17A shows a state in which a combination of a white 7 symbol, a white 7 symbol, and a white 7 symbol is displayed on the line L5. When the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped, the effect control unit 52 performs an effect indicating that the pseudo bonus state is started (for example, “Big Bonus” or the like on the screen of the display device 16). Is displayed). In addition, when the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing to operate the start lever 21.

  When the player operates the start lever 21 according to this instruction, the second first pseudo game is started. When the start lever 21 is operated in the second first pseudo game, the reel control unit 34 starts rotating the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, and rotates the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in a steady manner. In addition, in the operation of the start lever 21 in the first pseudo game after the second time, the lottery of the combination by the internal lottery unit 33 is not executed.

  In addition, when the start lever 21 is operated, the turning effect drawing lottery unit 40 refers to the first turning effect drawing lottery table (see FIG. 12), and is executed in the second first pseudo game. Determine the trunk production. When the rotation effect to be executed is determined, the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31 transmits an identification signal of the determined rotation effect to the sub-control unit 51. In response to this identification signal, the initial game number lottery unit 58 of the sub-control unit 51 refers to the first initial game number lottery table (see FIG. 14) and is acquired in the second first pseudo game. Draw lots of games.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated, the reel control unit 34 refers to the first pseudo game stop control table according to the determined spinning effect, and operates the stop buttons 3a, 3b. The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c corresponding to 3c are temporarily stopped sequentially. As a result, the second first pseudo game is completed.

  FIG. 17B shows a state in which the bell symbol, the combination of the bell symbol, and the bell symbol are displayed on the line L5. When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped, the effect control unit 52 performs an effect of notifying the number of games acquired in the second first pseudo game (for example, on the screen of the display device 16). “10 games” is displayed). When the effect control unit 52 announces the acquired number of games, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing to operate the start lever 21.

  When the player operates the start lever 21 in accordance with this instruction, the first first pseudo game is started. In the first pseudo game after the third time, the same processing as that of the second first pseudo game is executed.

  When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped in the sixth first pseudo game, the effect control unit 52 performs an effect of notifying the number of games acquired in the sixth first pseudo game. Thereafter, an effect of notifying the total number of games (initial number of games) acquired in the second pseudo game from the second time to the sixth time is executed. Then, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing to operate the start lever 21.

  When the start lever 21 is operated, the freeze control unit 39 ends the start freeze period, and the first pseudo game is ended. When the start lever 21 is operated, the reel control unit 34 performs random delay processing and then rotates the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in a steady manner. Thereby, the basic game is resumed.

  Next, the first special pseudo game will be specifically described with reference to FIG. The freeze control unit 39 does not display the special replay A on the active line 2 in the middle, and if the condition that the special replay B is displayed on the active line 2 continuously three times is satisfied. The start freeze period is set based on the operation of the start lever 21 in the next game (the first game in the pseudo bonus state) in which the game is satisfied. When the start lever 21 is operated, the internal lottery unit 33 executes the lottery of the combination with reference to the second internal lottery table.

  When the start lever 21 is operated, the first first special pseudo game is started. At this time, the reel control unit 34 starts the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in accordance with the operation of the start lever. After that, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c are operated, the second pseudo game stop control is performed. With reference to the table, the reels 4a, 4b, 4c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are temporarily stopped sequentially. In the first special pseudo game, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 have four stages.

  FIG. 18A shows an example in which the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped in the first special pseudo game for the first time. In FIG. 18A, a combination of a white 7 symbol, a white 7 symbol, and a white 7 symbol is displayed on the line L4 ′, and a cherry symbol and one of the symbols (ANY) are displayed on the lines L2 and L5. And one of the symbols (ANY) is displayed.

  Here, as is apparent from the comparison between FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, there are four stages of symbols observable through the display window 14 compared to the case of three stages of symbols observable through the display window 14. In the case of, the appearance (the symbols on the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, which are observed through the display window 14) can be gorgeous and give the player a gorgeous impression. be able to.

  When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped in the first special pseudo game for the first time, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect indicating that the pseudo bonus state is started. At this time, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect different from the effect in the first first pseudo game, and makes the player recognize that it is in a special state (for example, on the screen of the display device 16). Display “Super Big Bonus” etc.). After this effect, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing to operate the start lever 21.

  When the player operates the start lever 21 in accordance with this instruction, the second first special pseudo game is started. When the start lever 21 is operated in the second first special pseudo game, the reel control unit 34 starts the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, and rotates the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in a steady manner. In addition, in the operation of the start lever 21 in the first special pseudo game after the second time, the lottery of the combination by the internal lottery unit 33 is not executed.

  In addition, when the start lever 21 is operated, the spinning effect drawing lottery unit 40 is executed in the second first special pseudo game with reference to the second spinning effect drawing lottery table (see FIG. 13). Determine the spinning effect. When the rotation effect to be executed is determined, the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31 transmits an identification signal of the determined rotation effect to the sub-control unit 51. The initial game number lottery unit 58 of the sub-control unit 51 is acquired in the second first special pseudo game with reference to the second initial game number lottery table (see FIG. 15) according to the identification signal. Draw lots of games.

  In the second initial game number lottery table, the winning area so that the expected value of the number of games that can be acquired is larger than the expected value of the number of games that can be acquired in the first initial game number lottery table. Is set. For this reason, in the first special pseudo game, a larger number of games can be obtained than in the first pseudo game.

  On the other hand, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated, the reel control unit 34 refers to the second pseudo game stop control table according to the determined spinning performance, and operates the stop buttons 3a, 3b. The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c corresponding to 3c are temporarily stopped sequentially. Thereby, the second first special pseudo game is completed.

  In FIG. 18B, a bell symbol, a bell symbol, and a combination of bell symbols are displayed on the line L8 ′, and a cherry symbol and any symbol (ANY) are displayed on the lines L2 ′ and L5 ′. A state in which any symbol (ANY) is displayed is shown.

  Here, referring to the first reel 4a in FIG. 18B, the cherry symbol and the bell symbol are arranged with an interval of two frames. For this reason, the cherry symbol and the bell symbol cannot be simultaneously displayed via the display window 14 when the number of symbols observable via the display window 14 is three. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, there are four stages of symbols that can be observed through the display window 14, so that this cherry symbol and this bell symbol can be displayed simultaneously through the display window 14.

  In the first special pseudo game, these symbols can be used to make it appear as if Cherry and Bell are winning at the same time. In the first special pseudo game, the number of games that can be acquired is made larger than that in the first pseudo game while pretending that two small roles are winning at the same time. Thereby, a player can have a sense of expectation and a feeling of uplifting.

  Here, for example, in the case of cherry + bell matching effects, it is possible to draw the number of games for cherry and the number of games for bell separately. Further, for example, in addition to the initial number of games, a lottery in a pseudo bonus state can be performed. Furthermore, it is possible to draw the number of initial games on one of the bells and cherries and to draw on the other hand in a pseudo bonus state. Note that the same applies to the case of cherry + watermelon matching effects, and the same concept can be applied to the second special pseudo game.

  When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped, the effect control unit 52 performs an effect of notifying the number of games acquired in the second first special pseudo game (for example, on the screen of the display device 16). Display “20 games”). When the effect control unit 52 announces the acquired number of games, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing to operate the start lever 21.

  When the player operates the start lever 21 in accordance with this instruction, the third first special pseudo game is started. In the first special pseudo game after the third time, the same processing as the second first special pseudo game is executed.

  When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped in the sixth first special pseudo game, the second time after performing the effect of notifying the number of games acquired in the sixth first special pseudo game. From the first special pseudo game for the sixth time, the effect of notifying the total number of games (initial number of games) acquired is executed. Then, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing to operate the start lever 21.

  When the start lever 21 is operated, the start freeze period is ended by the freeze control unit 39, and the first special pseudo game is ended.

  Here, in the pseudo bonus waiting state, the player ignores this effect even though the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay A is announced, so the special replay B May be displayed on the active line 2 three times in succession. Conversely, in the pseudo bonus standby state, the special replay is performed because the player ignores this effect even though the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay B is announced. A case where A is displayed on the active line 2 three times in succession is also assumed. In such a case, a pseudo game different from the originally planned pseudo game is executed in the main control unit 31.

  However, in such a case, if the selected pseudo bonus state is a normal bonus pseudo bonus state, the sub-control unit 51 refers to the first initial game number lottery table and draws the initial number of games. If the pseudo bonus state is a pseudo bonus state by special winning, the initial game number is drawn by referring to the second initial game number lottery table.

  Referring to FIG. 16 again, when the initial number of games in the pseudo bonus state is determined, the pseudo bonus end condition determination unit 57 ends the game for which the initial number of games has been determined (the first game in the pseudo bonus state). At that time, the initial game number is set in the pseudo bonus game number counter. Then, the pseudo bonus end condition determination unit 57 executes a process of subtracting one from the value set in the pseudo bonus game number counter every time the start lever 21 is operated. The current value of the pseudo bonus game number counter corresponds to the remaining number of games in the pseudo bonus state.

  In the pseudo bonus state, when one of the operation order bells L, C1, C2, R1, and R2 is won, the effect control unit 52 notifies the correct operation order in the selected operation order bell. . In the pseudo bonus state, the remaining number of games in the pseudo bonus state is displayed on the screen of the display device 16.

  Further, in the pseudo bonus state, in order to prevent the main control unit 31 from erroneously executing the first pseudo game and the first special pseudo game in a game other than the game in which the pseudo bonus state is started ( That is, in order to prevent the special replay A and the special replay B from being displayed three times in succession), when the production control unit 52 wins the duplicate replay A and the duplicate play B, the special replay A and the special replay B are The order of operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c is notified so that they are alternately displayed on the active line 2.

  In the pseudo bonus state, the main control unit 31 erroneously executes the second pseudo game and the second special pseudo game even though the extra pseudo game execution lottery by the extra lottery unit 59 is not won. In order to prevent such a situation, when the duplicate replay C is won, an effect of notifying the operation order 3 and 4 is performed.

  Here, a case will be described where, in the pseudo bonus state, it is determined that the extra lottery unit 59 has won the extra pseudo game by the normal win. In this case, when the duplicate replay C is won, the effect control unit 52 notifies the operation orders 5 and 6 that are the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c for displaying the special replay C on the active line 2. Perform the production. Then, after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2, the effect control unit 52 displays the special replay A on the active line 2 when the overlapping replay A or the overlapping replay B is won. The operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c is notified.

  Next, a case will be described where, in the pseudo bonus state, it is determined that the extra lottery unit 59 has won the extra pseudo game by special winning. In this case, when the duplicate replay C is won, the effect control unit 52 notifies the operation orders 5 and 6 that are the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c for displaying the special replay C on the active line 2. Perform the production. Then, after the special replay C is displayed on the active line 2 twice, the effect control unit 52 displays the special replay B on the active line 2 when the overlapping replay A or the overlapping replay B is won. The operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c is notified.

  When the condition that special replay C is displayed on the effective line 2 before special replay B is satisfied after the special replay C is displayed twice on the effective line 2, the freeze control unit 39 It is determined that 2 pseudo games are executed.

  In addition, the freeze control unit 39, when the special replay C is displayed on the active line 2 after the special replay C is displayed twice, the special replay B is displayed on the active line 2 before the special replay A is satisfied. The second special pseudo game is determined to be executed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a series of flows in the second pseudo game. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a series of flows in the second special pseudo game.

  First, the second pseudo game will be specifically described with reference to FIG. If the condition that special replay C is displayed on the active line 2 before special replay B is satisfied after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2, the freeze control unit 39 The start freeze period is set based on the operation of the start lever 21 in the game next to the game that satisfies the condition (not necessarily this game). When the start lever 21 is operated, the internal lottery unit 33 executes the lottery of the combination with reference to the second internal lottery table.

  In addition, when the start lever 21 is operated, the first second pseudo game is started, and the spinning effect drawing lottery unit 40 refers to the first spinning effect drawing lottery table (see FIG. 12). A spinning effect executed in the second second pseudo game is determined. When the rotation effect to be executed is determined, the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31 transmits an identification signal of the determined rotation effect to the sub-control unit 51. The additional lottery unit 59 of the sub-control unit 51 refers to the first additional game number lottery table (see FIG. 14) according to the identification signal, and the additional game acquired in the first second pseudo game. Draw lots of numbers.

  When the start lever 21 is operated, the reel control unit 34 starts the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c according to the operation of the start lever 21, and rotates the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in a steady manner. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated, the reel control unit 34 refers to the first pseudo game stop control table based on the determined turning effect, and operates the stop buttons 3a, The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c corresponding to 3b and 3c are temporarily stopped sequentially. In the second pseudo game, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that there are three stages of symbols that can be observed through the display window 14.

  When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped, the effect control unit 52 performs an effect of notifying the number of extra games acquired in the first second pseudo game (for example, on the screen of the display device 16). Display “10 games”). When the effect control unit 52 announces the acquired number of added games, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing to operate the start lever 21.

  When the player operates the start lever 21 according to this instruction, the continuous lottery unit 41 executes the continuous lottery with reference to the first continuous lottery table. When the continuous lottery is won, the second second pseudo game is executed in the same manner as the first second pseudo game. In the second pseudo game after the second time, it is impossible to determine whether the start lever 21 is continued or not when the start lever 21 is operated, and therefore the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c start to rotate. A random delay process may be performed. The same applies to the second special pseudo game.

  On the other hand, if the lottery is not continued due to the continuous lottery, the start freeze period is ended, and the basic game is resumed after the random delay process. At this time, the effect control unit 52 announces the total number of added games, and the additional lottery unit 59 adds the total number of added games to the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter.

  In FIG. 19, the second second pseudo game is continued, but is not continued when the start lever 21 of the third second pseudo game is operated, and the second second pseudo game is not executed and the second second pseudo game is not executed. An example in which 2 pseudo games are completed is shown.

  Next, the second special pseudo game will be specifically described with reference to FIG. If the condition that the special replay C is displayed on the active line 2 before the special replay A is satisfied after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2, the freeze control unit 39 The start freeze period is set based on the operation of the start lever 21 in the game next to the game that satisfies the condition (not necessarily this game). When the start lever 21 is operated, the internal lottery unit 33 executes the lottery of the combination with reference to the second internal lottery table.

  In addition, when the start lever 21 is operated, the first special pseudo game for the first time is started, and the spinning effect drawing lottery unit 40 refers to the second spinning effect drawing lottery table (see FIG. 13), A spinning effect executed in the second special pseudo game for the first time is determined. When the rotation effect to be executed is determined, the signal output unit 42 of the main control unit 31 transmits an identification signal of the determined rotation effect to the sub-control unit 51. The additional lottery unit 59 of the sub-control unit 51 refers to the second additional game number lottery table (see FIG. 15) according to the identification signal, and is acquired in the second special pseudo game for the first time. Draw lots of games.

  When the start lever 21 is operated, the reel control unit 34 starts rotating the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, and rotates the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in a steady manner. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c are operated, the reel control unit 34 refers to the second pseudo game stop control table based on the determined turning effect, and operates the stop buttons 3a, The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c corresponding to 3b and 3c are temporarily stopped sequentially. In the second special pseudo game, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped so that the symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 have four stages.

  When the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are temporarily stopped, the effect control unit 52 performs an effect of notifying the number of extra games acquired in the first second special pseudo game (for example, the screen of the display device 16). “20 games” is displayed above). When the effect control unit 52 announces the acquired number of added games, the effect control unit 52 executes an effect instructing to operate the start lever 21.

  When the player operates the start lever 21 in accordance with this instruction, the continuous lottery section 41 executes the continuous lottery with reference to the second continuous lottery table. When the continuous lottery is won, the second special pseudo game for the second time is executed in the same manner as the second special pseudo game for the first time. On the other hand, in the case of discontinuation due to the continuous lottery, the production control unit 52 notifies the total number of added games, and the additional lottery unit 59 adds the total number of added games to the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter. . Then, the start / freeze period ends and the basic game is resumed.

  In FIG. 20, the second special pseudo game for the second time and the third time is continued, but is not continued when the start lever 21 of the second special pseudo game for the fourth time is operated, and the second special pseudo game for the fourth time. An example is shown in the case where the second special pseudo game is ended without the game being executed.

  Here, after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2 in the pseudo bonus state, the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay A on the active line 2 is announced. In spite of this, the special replay B may be displayed on the active line 2 because the player mistakenly ignores this effect. On the contrary, after the special replay C is displayed twice on the active line 2, the operation order of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c for displaying the special replay B on the active line 2 is also announced. Regardless, it may be assumed that the special replay A is displayed on the active line 2 because the player mistakenly ignores this effect. In such a case, a pseudo game different from the originally planned pseudo game is executed in the main control unit 31.

  However, in such a case, the sub-control unit 51 draws the number of added games by winning with reference to the first added game number lottery table if the added added pseudo game is an added pseudo game based on normal winning. If the added pseudo game is an added pseudo game based on a special winning, the number of added games is drawn by referring to the second added game number lottery table.

  Referring to FIG. 16 again, when the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter becomes 0, the effect control unit 52 acquires in the pseudo bonus state after all reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped in the game. An effect is announced to announce the total number of medals made. When the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter becomes zero, the effect state transition control unit 53 determines whether or not the value of the stock number counter is zero at the end of the game. When the value of the stock number counter is 0, the effect state transition control unit 53 causes the effect state to shift from the pseudo bonus state to the second sub normal state.

  On the other hand, when the pseudo bonus state is terminated, the production state transition control unit 53 causes the production state to transition from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus standby state when the value of the stock number counter is 1 or more. When the pseudo bonus standby state is started after the pseudo bonus state is finished, the next pseudo bonus state is started without going through the non-AT state. In addition, when the value of the stock number counter is 1 or more at the end of the pseudo bonus state, the production state transition control unit 53 may cause the production state to transition from the pseudo bonus state to the precursor production state with a certain probability. .

  When the performance state is shifted from the pseudo bonus state to the second sub-normal state, the player stops the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c will be operated. After falling to the second sub normal state, it is assumed that duplicate replays A, B, and C are won and the first stop button 3a is operated first in the game. Then, it is assumed that the first stop button 3a is first operated again in the game in which duplicate replays A, B, and C are won next. In this case, the freeze control unit 39 shifts the start freeze effect state from the start freeze high probability state to the start freeze low probability state. As a result, the start freeze effect (that is, each pseudo game) cannot be generated.

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In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the number of symbols that can be observed through the display window 14 and the display in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game (rotation effect) in the basic game. It is designed so that the number of symbol stages that can be observed through the window 14 is different. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a spinning effect that can attract the player's interest.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, in the basic game, in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game (rotation effect), rather than the number of symbol stages (three stages) that can be observed through the display window 14. The number of design stages (4 stages) is designed to have more stages. This makes it possible to increase the types of outcomes and make the outcomes more gorgeous than in the basic game. In this embodiment, since the number of symbol stages that can be observed through the display window 14 is larger than the number of steps in the basic game, the combined display of the combination that cannot be realized in the basic game due to the reel arrangement. (Displaying a plurality of roles simultaneously through the display window 14) can also be realized.

  In this embodiment, in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game, the number of stages is increased, and it is as if a plurality of roles are displayed on the active line 2 at the same time by the combined display of the roles. In addition, the number of initial games and the number of added games (privileges) that can be acquired in these special pseudo games are set to be larger than those in the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game. As a result, it is possible for the player to enjoy an apparent change (four steps) and to increase the benefits that can be acquired, and thus to give the player a sense of uplift and expectation. Can do.

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In the above description, the case where the first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game, the second pseudo game, and the second special pseudo game are repeatedly executed has been described. On the other hand, these pseudo games may be set to end in one game.

  In the above description, as an example of the outcome of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game (four stages), the case where two symbol combinations are displayed in combination is described. . On the other hand, the number of symbol combinations displayed in a composite manner is not limited to two, and may be three or more. It should be noted that the larger the number of symbol combinations displayed on the line, the more effective the combination, and the more effective the symbol combination, the number of symbol combinations displayed on the line may be one.

  In the above description, in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game (four stages), when the symbol combination related to the bonus and the symbol combination related to the small role are displayed in combination, A case has been described in which a symbol combination related to a combination and a symbol combination related to a small combination are displayed in combination. However, the combination of symbols displayed in combination is not limited to these. Typically, the symbol combination displayed in combination is a symbol combination related to bonuses, a symbol combination related to a small role, or a symbol combination related to replay, and a combination of two or more allowing for duplication. I just need it.

  As an example, for example, a white 7 symbol, a white 7 symbol, and a white 7 symbol combination (a symbol combination related to a bonus) is displayed on a specific line in a 4-stage display, and a black 7 symbol is displayed. In addition, a composite display in which a black 7 symbol and a black 7 symbol combination (a symbol combination related to a bonus) is displayed on another line in a four-stage display is also possible. In addition, in the first special pseudo game for the first time, which is a pseudo game for notifying the player that the pseudo bonus state due to the special winning will be started, such a combined display of 7 symbols is executed. This is particularly effective because it can give the player a sense of excitement and expectation. In addition, for example, in the first special pseudo game after the second time and the second special pseudo game, such a combined effect of 7 symbols is executed to increase the number of initial games and the number of extra games (for example, 100 It is particularly effective to give the player a sense of exaltation and expectation by giving the above to the player.

  Here, the symbol combination related to the bonus is usually a symbol combination recognized by the player as a bonus, and this symbol combination may be the same symbol combination as the actual bonus symbol combination in the basic game. Of course, a symbol combination different from the actual bonus symbol combination in the basic game may be used. Similarly, a symbol combination related to a small role or replay is usually a symbol combination that a player recognizes as a small role or replay, and the same symbol combination as an actual small role or replay symbol combination in a basic game. It may be a symbol combination different from the actual small combination and replay symbol combination in the basic game.

  Examples of symbol combinations related to the bonus include symbol combinations including symbols such as white 7 symbols, black 7 symbols, red 7 symbols, and BAR symbols. In addition, as a symbol combination related to a small role, a combination of three bell symbols, a combination of three watermelon symbols, a combination of three plum symbols, a combination of three grape symbols, a combination of three cherry symbols (about cherry symbols) May include at least one cherry symbol). In addition, symbol combinations related to replay include symbol combinations having symbols such as white replay symbols and black replay symbols as constituent elements.

  In the above description, the timing at which the first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game, the second pseudo game, and the second special pseudo game are executed is the first time after the start lever 21 is operated in the basic game. The case where the reel 4 (the reel 4 corresponding to the stop button 3 operated first) is stopped has been described. However, the timing at which these pseudo games are executed is not limited to this.

  Even if this timing is between the time when the first reel 4 is stopped and the time when the second reel 4 (reel 4 corresponding to the stop button 3 operated second) is stopped in the basic game. Alternatively, it may be from when the second reel 4 is stopped until the last reel 4 (reel 4 corresponding to the last operated stop button 3) is stopped. Further, the timing at which the pseudo game is executed may be from the time when the last reel 4 is stopped until the medal is inserted in the basic game, and the start lever 21 is operated after the medal is inserted. It may be in between.

  In the above description, the bet button 20 is not operated in the first pseudo game, the first special pseudo game, the second pseudo game, and the second special pseudo game (that is, the operation of the bet button 20 is not accepted). Explained the case. On the other hand, in these pseudo games, it is possible to accept an operation on the bet button 20. In this case, the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled only when the player operates the bet button 20 after all the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped. Thereby, the player can digest the pseudo game as if he / she is playing in the basic game. When the symbol combination related to replay is displayed on the line, the start lever 21 may be activated without waiting for an operation on the bet button 20.

  In the above description, the case where the notification timing of the initial number of games and the number of added games is the timing when all the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are temporarily stopped has been described. On the other hand, in the form of accepting an operation on the bet button 20 in the pseudo game, the initial game number and the additional game number acquired in the pseudo game may be notified according to the operation on the bet button 20.

  In the above description, the case where the end condition of the pseudo bonus state is defined by the number of games has been described. On the other hand, the termination condition of the pseudo bonus state may be defined by the number of auxiliary effects, or may be defined by the number of medals paid out. Alternatively, the end condition of the pseudo bonus state may be defined by a net increase in the number of medals (payout number-injection number). In these cases, the first pseudo game and the first special pseudo game are performed in order to determine the number of auxiliary effects, the number of payouts, and the net increase number as initial values, and the second pseudo game and the second special pseudo game. The game is performed to determine the number of supplementary effects to be added, the number of payouts, and the number of net increase.

  In the above description, the operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c is validated during the start freeze period, and the stop of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c is controlled according to the operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c. explained. On the other hand, the operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, and 3c may be invalidated during the start / freeze period, and the reels control unit 34 may automatically temporarily stop the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c.

  In the above description, in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game, the case where the symbols are temporarily stopped in four stages according to the operation of the stop buttons 3a, 3b, 3c has been described. Depending on the operation of 3a, 3b, and 3c, after the symbols are temporarily stopped in three steps, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c may be restarted, and the symbols may be temporarily stopped in four steps.

  In the above description, the number of symbol stages (hereinafter simply referred to as the number of stages) that can be observed through the display window 14 is three stages in the basic game, the first pseudo game, and the second pseudo game. Although the case where there are four stages in the game and the second special pseudo game has been described, this may be reversed. That is, the number of stages may be three in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game, and the number of stages may be four in the basic game, the first pseudo game, and the second pseudo game.

  In the above description, the case where the number of stages in the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game is the same as the number of stages in the basic game has been described. On the other hand, the number of stages in the first pseudo game and the second pseudo game may be different from the number of stages in the basic game (that is, the same number of stages as in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game). Good).

  In the above description, the relationship between the number of stages in the basic game and the number of stages in the first special pseudo game and the second special pseudo game has been described by taking 3 stages and 4 stages as an example. Can be changed. For example, one can be two stages and the other can be three stages, and one can be four stages and the other can be five stages.

  In the above description, the initial number of games and the number of extra games in the pseudo bonus state are determined by using the spinning effect (first special pseudo game, second special pseudo game) that is different from the number of stages in the basic game. Explained the case. On the other hand, a spinning effect having a different number of steps from the number of steps in the basic game (hereinafter referred to as a stepwise spinning effect) can be used for other purposes.

  For example, it is possible to notify the player that the pseudo bonus state has already been won by executing this staggered turning effect in the precursor effect state. Or as another use, it can also be used as an effect of notifying the winning combination by the internal lottery unit 33. For example, by executing a cherry + white 7 pattern matching production as shown in FIG. 18A, the player is notified that the cherry and bonus have been won at the same time (or one has been won) by the internal lottery. May be. Moreover, even if the effect which announces that the cherry and the watermelon are won simultaneously (or one is won) by the internal lottery by executing the cherry + watermelon pattern matching effect as shown in FIG. Good.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the AT state is adopted as an example has been described. However, the present invention adopts an RT state (RT: replay time) with a high replay probability. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine, or may be applied to a gaming machine that employs an ART state (ART: assist replay time) that is a combination of an RT state and an AT state. Further, these may not be used, and may be adopted in a type of gaming machine that acquires medals only by bonuses such as RBB and RB.

  In the case of a gaming machine of a type that acquires medals only with a bonus such as a so-called RBB (a first-special special-item actuating device), RB (first-special special feature), etc., the internal lottery unit 33 It is particularly effective to use a staggered stage effect as an effect to notify the winning combination. In this case, for example, by executing a cherry + white 7-pattern matching production as shown in FIG. 18A, it is the player that the cherry and the bonus are won at the same time by internal lottery (or one is won). Will be announced.

  In a staggered round effect, there are 7 symbol-matched effects where 7 symbol combinations (pattern combinations related to bonuses) are aligned on one line, and multiple 7 symbol-aligned effects where 7 symbol combinations are aligned on two or more lines Both may be performed. In this case, for example, when the winning or starting of the AT state (pseudo bonus state) due to the normal winning is announced, or when the winning of the bonus with a relatively small number of medals is announced, 1 is generated by the stepwise winding effect. A 7-pattern uniform production is performed on the line. On the other hand, when notifying the winning or starting of the AT state (pseudo-bonus state) due to special winning, or notifying the winning of a bonus with a relatively large number of medals, it is possible to make two or more lines by staggered winding effect. A plurality of 7-pattern matching effects are executed.

  In the above description, the case where the effective line 2 in the basic game is one line of the middle stage has been described. On the other hand, the active lines 2 in the basic game can be two or more lines, and in this case, for example, five lines L1 to L5 as shown in FIG.

2 ... Effective line 3a, 3b, 3c ... Stop button 4a, 4b, 4c ... Reel 10 ... Gaming machine 21 ... Start lever 32 ... Insertion determination unit 33 ... Internal lottery unit 34 ... Reel control unit 35 ... Display determination unit 36 ... Dispensing Control unit 37 ... Replay processing unit 38 ... Game state transition control unit 39 ... Freeze control unit 52 ... Production control unit 53 ... Production state transition control unit 54 ... Pseudo bonus lottery unit

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A rotation start operation unit for starting rotation of the plurality of reels;
A plurality of stop operation sections for stopping the plurality of rotated reels;
A display window through which the symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels can be observed in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped;
In accordance with the operation of the rotation start operation unit, and an internal lottery section performing lottery winning combination comprising small winning combination of symbol combination is associated is a combination of the symbols arranged to the plurality of reels,
Based on the operation of the rotation start operation unit, the rotation of the plurality of reels is started, and based on the operation of the plurality of stop operation units, the plurality of reels are stopped in a stop mode according to the lottery result of the combination A reel control unit
Among the symbols of the plurality of reels that can be observed through the display window, one or more predetermined lines from among the lines connecting one symbol in each reel are used as effective lines, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination A display determination unit for determining whether or not is displayed on the active line;
When the Small Win symbol combination corresponding to the Small Win is displayed on the pay line is winning, the payout controller for controlling the dispensing as paid out Yu technique medium,
In accordance with the operation of the rotation start operation unit, the lottery of the combination and the rotation of the plurality of reels are started, and based on the operation of the plurality of stop operation units, in the stop mode according to the lottery result of the combination A basic game performed by a series of operations such as stopping a plurality of reels, determining whether a symbol combination corresponding to the combination is displayed on an active line, and paying out the game medium when the small combination wins A game machine having a game progress stop unit for setting a stop period for temporarily stopping at least a part of the progress of the game,
In the basic game, for each of the plurality of reels, the reel control unit is configured to allow the symbols arranged continuously on the outer peripheral surface to be observed through the display window in a first stage number. The reel is controlled by controlling the stop of the reels, and the rotation and stop of the plurality of reels are controlled during the stop period, and each of the plurality of reels is continuously provided on the outer circumferential surface during the rotation effect. The stop of the plurality of reels is controlled so that the symbols arranged in this way can be observed through the display window with a second number of stages greater than the first number of stages. A gaming machine that controls so that a larger number of lines than the effective lines are effective lines in the spinning effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The reel control unit performs control so that a privilege is given when a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged on any of the lines that are validated in the spinning effect.