JP6118999B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine has an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotating a plurality of reels, and the player's stop operation triggers an aspect according to the result of the internal lottery. The control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

  In recent years, a game specification in which an assist time state (AT state) is provided as an effect state advantageous to a player who performs a prize assist effect for assisting a small role is gaining popularity (see Patent Document 1). In such a game specification, it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT state by a predetermined production lottery in response to winning the specific role in the internal lottery. There is a case where a method of notifying that the transition to the AT state is determined via the game and playing a game in the AT state is employed (see Patent Document 2).

  Also, in recent gaming machines, a so-called ceiling function is realized in which the number of games under a predetermined condition is counted and a game in the AT state is performed when a predetermined number of games are consumed. There are also models.

JP 2011-229862 A JP 2012-183081 A

  However, in a game specification in which a transition is made to the AT state by a predetermined effect lottery and a transition is made to the AT state by a so-called ceiling function, for example, a predetermined number of games that are game conditions for the ceiling function to be activated are digested. If it is determined that the game will be transferred to the AT state by a predetermined production lottery immediately before the game is performed and the game is passed through the precursor game, it will be useless if the game is consumed more times than the predetermined number of games for the ceiling function to be activated. There is a possibility that the player may have dissatisfaction that the game has been digested. In other words, the game is consumed more times than the result of the precursor game, compared to the case where the game is digested a predetermined number of times without being determined to shift to the AT state by the predetermined effect lottery and is shifted to the AT state by the ceiling function. If this happens, more game media can be consumed, which may lead to dissatisfaction with the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a player from feeling dissatisfied and diminishing his willingness to play.

  (1) The present invention relates to an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won in the internal lottery, and a game under predetermined conditions. The count value is updated by a fixed value every time, the precursor game is performed for a given number of times until the count value reaches the threshold value, and the production state is based on the count value reaching the threshold value. When the production device is caused to perform a notification effect informing that it has been decided to shift to the assist time state, the production state is shifted to the assist time state, and the production state stays in the assist time state. And a presentation control means for causing the stage device to execute a winning assist stage for assisting the winning of the predetermined part when winning a predetermined part by internal lottery. However, a state transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the assist time state when the count value reaches the threshold value, and a transition to the assist time state by the state transition lottery When determined, the notification effect is determined based on a precursor game number determination process for determining the number of precursor games and a precursor game corresponding to the game number determined by the precursor game number determination process. The notification effect execution process to be executed by the effect device is performed, and the count value at the time when the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery and the number of games determined by the precursor game number determination process Predictive game by adopting the lesser of the number of games required to reach the threshold as a trigger to shift to the assist time state Performed, to a gaming machine to shift the presentation state on the assist time state.

  In the present invention, the count value is updated by a certain value for each game under a predetermined condition, the pre-game is performed for a given number of times until the count value reaches the threshold value, and when the count value reaches the threshold value, It is notified that the transition to the assist time state has been determined. Further, in the present invention, when the transition to the assist time state is determined at a different timing from when the count value reaches the threshold value, the number of precursor games is determined, and the precursor game of the determined number of games is performed. Will inform that the shift to the assist time state has been determined. In the present invention, the lesser of the determined number of games and the number of games required until the count value reaches the threshold value is adopted as an opportunity to shift to the assist time state, and the effect state is obtained by performing the precursor game. Since the shift to the assist time state is made, it is possible to notify the player before the count value reaches the threshold value, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied and reducing the game motivation.

  (2) The present invention relates to an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won in the internal lottery, and a game under predetermined conditions. The count value is updated by a certain value every time, and based on the fact that the count value has reached the threshold value, a notification effect is issued to the effect device informing that the effect state has been determined to shift to the assist time state. If the winning state is shifted to the assist time state and the predetermined state is won in the internal lottery when the directing state stays in the assist time state, a winning assist effect that assists the winning of the predetermined role The effect control means for causing the effect device to execute the effect control means, wherein the effect control means causes the assist time status to be different when the count value reaches the threshold value. When the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the state, and the transition to the assist time state is determined, the number of precursor games is tentatively determined, and the provisionally determined number of precursor games Based on the indication game number determination process for determining the number of precursor games, and the indication game corresponding to the number of games determined by the precursor game number determination process, A notification effect execution process to be executed by the device, and a sign game according to the number of games required until the count value reaches the threshold value when the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery The number of games temporarily determined by the precursor game number determination process and the number of games required for the count value to reach the threshold value Relates game machine set as the number of precursors game the lesser of the.

  In the present invention, the count value is updated by a certain value for each game under a predetermined condition, and when the count value reaches the threshold value, it is notified that the transition to the assist time state is determined. Further, in the present invention, when the transition to the assist time state is determined at a different timing from the count value reaching the threshold value, the number of precursor games is provisionally determined, and the number of games temporarily determined When the number of precursor games is determined and the precursor game of the determined number of games is performed, it is notified that the transition to the assist time state is determined. Then, in the present invention, the number of precursor games is adjusted according to the number of games required until the count value reaches the threshold value when the transition to the assist time state is determined, and the provisionally determined number of precursor games and Since the lesser of the number of games required until the count value reaches the threshold value is set as the number of precursor games, the player can be notified of the fact before the count value reaches the threshold value. , It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied and losing his willingness to play.

  (3) The present invention relates to an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won in the internal lottery, and a game under predetermined conditions. Update the count value by a certain value every time, and based on the fact that the count value has reached the threshold value, a notification effect for notifying that the effect state has been determined to shift to the assist time state to the effect device After the execution, the production state is shifted to the assist time state, and when the production state stays in the assist time state, if a predetermined combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning assistance that assists the winning of the predetermined combination An effect control means for causing the effect device to execute an effect, wherein the effect control means is configured to cause the assist tie to be triggered when the count value reaches the threshold value. A state transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift to a state, a precursor game number determination process that determines the number of precursor games when the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery, and the precursor game Based on the fact that the precursor game corresponding to the number of games determined by the number-of-times determination process has been performed, a notification effect execution process for causing the effect device to execute the notification effect is performed, and the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery. The number of games required for the count value to reach the threshold value is adjusted according to the number of games required for the count value to reach the threshold value at the time of transition to The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which the number of precursor games is set to be smaller.

  In the present invention, the count value is updated by a certain value for each game under a predetermined condition, and when the count value reaches the threshold value, it is notified that the transition to the assist time state is determined. Further, in the present invention, when the transition to the assist time state is determined at a different timing from when the count value reaches the threshold value, the number of precursor games is determined, and the determined number of precursor games is performed. It is notified that the transition to the assist time state has been determined. In the present invention, the number of precursor games is adjusted according to the number of games required until the count value reaches the threshold value when the transition to the assist time state is determined, and the count value reaches the threshold value. Since the number of precursor games is set to be less than the required number of games, the player can be notified before the count value reaches the threshold value, and the player feels dissatisfied and is motivated to play. It can be prevented from declining.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the internal lottery in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the sub board | substrate in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the sub board | substrate in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the sub board | substrate in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number, is set to 3 (first insertion number) or 2 (second insertion number), and is specified. When medals corresponding to the number of inserted coins are inserted, the effective line L1 constituted by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specified number of insertions differs according to the gaming state, the specified number of insertions is set to 3 for the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and the specified number of insertions is set for the bonus state. Two sheets are set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. Change from off to off.

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

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

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

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

  The main board 10 includes a setting change unit 100, an insertion acceptance unit 105, a random number generation unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a reel control unit 130, a winning determination unit 140, a payout control unit 150, and a replay processing unit. 160, gaming state transition control means 170, communication control means 175, and main memory 190M.

  The setting change unit 100 performs control to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 199 of the main memory 190M. In the present embodiment, the power switch operates in a state where the setting key is inserted into the key cylinder constituting the setting change switch SS and the setting key is rotated clockwise (or counterclockwise), whereby power is supplied from the power supply unit. The setting change means 100 controls the gaming machine to a setting change permission state using the supplied condition as a setting change permission condition. When the reset switch RS is activated in the setting change permission state, the setting changing unit 100 sets the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 199 every time the input signal from the reset switch RS is received. → ... Changes in the order of setting 6 → setting 1 → .... In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the operation of the start switch 230 in the setting change permission state is set as a setting confirmation condition, and a start signal (set in the setting change permission state) from the start switch 230 that operates when the start lever SL is pressed. The setting value stored in the setting value storage means 199 of the main memory 190M is determined based on the signal for determining the value), and the setting change operation is terminated. When the setting change operation is performed, the main board 10 initializes a temporary storage area (not shown) of the main memory 190M, and the sub board 20 is notified that the setting change operation has been performed from the main board 10. Then, the temporary storage area (not shown) of the sub memory 190S is initialized.

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

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

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

  The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). For performing lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, bells, special small roles A1, special small roles A2, special small roles B, special small roles C, and cherries are prepared as small roles. Internal lottery table A and internal lottery tables The batting order bell L, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 are plural for the same random number so that multiple kinds of small roles are won in a single internal lottery. This means that different types of small roles are associated.

  Each striking order bell will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4. The striking order bell L indicates that the bell and the special small part B are won in duplicate. In addition, the batting order bell C1 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A1, and the special small combination B are duplicated. Further, the batting order bell C2 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination B are won in duplicate. The batting order bell R1 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A1, and the special small combination C are won. Further, the batting order bell R2 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination C are duplicated. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in each batting order bell, the bell and one or two types of special small roles are elected redundantly, and the number and combination of the special small roles to be elected redundantly differ from the bell. ing.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, normal replay and special replay are prepared as replays. In the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, at least one of normal replay and special replay is set as a lottery target. In the internal lottery table C, any replay is excluded from the lottery target.

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

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

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the internal lottery table storage means 191 has six set values (settings 1 to 1) for the internal lottery table group consisting of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C used in the internal lottery. Setting 6: Setting 6> Setting 5> ...> Indicates that the setting value is high in the order of setting 1), and stores an internal lottery table group. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, six types of internal lottery table groups are stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191. In the lottery table selection process, a process of selecting an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state from the internal lottery table group corresponding to the set value stored in the set value storage unit 199 is performed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 199 is changed, the internal lottery table group corresponding to the setting value before the change and the internal value corresponding to the setting value after the change are changed. In the lottery table group, at least one type of internal lottery table among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C has different winning probabilities for at least one type, and the higher the set value, the more favorable the player is An internal lottery will be held.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in principle, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. In the bonus state, the first reel R1 is exceptionally stopped within 75 ms from when the stop button B1 is pressed, and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are stopped with the stop buttons B2, B3. The rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from when the button is pressed. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. -4 frames (predetermined pull-in range, first pull-in range). In addition, when a rotating reel is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is in a range of 0 to 1 frame (narrower than a predetermined pull-in range). (The pull-in range, the second pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. Within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (when stopped within 190 ms), or within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame (stops within 75 ms) with respect to the display position on the active line ), The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed at the display position on the active line. The reel is stopped.

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

  First, in the logic calculation process, a range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the frame. In the bonus state, with respect to the first reel R1, priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for two frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame from the pressing detection position, and the second reel R2 and the third reel are obtained. For R3, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames corresponding to the pressed detection position in the same manner as described above. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and the lottery flags relating to two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state in the logic operation processing. In this case, according to the priority order associated with each combination, the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning combination form with the lower priority for the candidate of the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning pattern with the higher priority combination The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the candidates of.

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

  In this embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation corresponding to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, the correct answer hit order is set for each of the hit order bell L, the hit order bell C1, the hit order bell C2, the hit order bell R1, and the hit order bell R2, and an order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. . Then, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out is the largest. The priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate stop position becomes the highest. Also, if any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the priority for the stop position candidates according to the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line The priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can display the symbol combinations constituting the most winning patterns is the highest. In the present embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, the first reel is stopped when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. In this case, the stop position candidate with the largest number of payouts of medals is the stop position candidate that can display the symbol combinations that make up the most winning patterns. In the correct answer order, the priority of the stop position candidate with the largest number of payouts of medals is high, and when the reel stops in the second and subsequent turns, the highest winning mode is selected. The priority of the candidate of the stop position which can display the symbol combination to comprise becomes high.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, among the multiple types of small roles included in each batting order bell, the bell has one type of symbol combination that has a payout of 6 and shows a winning pattern. Each of the small combination A1 and the special small combination A2 has a single payout, and there are two types of symbol combinations indicating a winning form. The special small combination B and the special small combination C both have a single payout and the winning form. There are four types of symbol combinations constituting each. For this reason, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win a bell with a large number of payout medals is the highest. When the logic operation is performed so as to increase, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an incorrect answering order, a candidate for a stop position that can win a special small role that increases the types of symbol combinations indicating the winning mode is selected. A logic operation is performed so that the priority is the highest.

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

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

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

  Here, in the stop control table, according to the setting state of the lottery flag, the actual position is detected from the press detection position that is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the stop button is pressed) and the actual press detection position. A correspondence relationship with the number of sliding frames indicating the amount of rotation to the stop position is set. In the stop control table, the correspondence relationship between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red” with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. 7B ", red 7 symbol C" red 7C ", BAR symbol" BAR ", replay symbol A" RPA ", replay symbol B" RPB ", bell symbol" BL ", watermelon symbol" WM ", and cherry symbol" CH " In particular, the bell symbol “BL” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. For this reason, when a symbol existing within four frames from the pressing detection position is drawn, the bell symbol “BL” can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1. For this reason, when a symbol existing within four frames from the pressing detection position is drawn, the replay symbol A “RPA” can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” or the replay is performed on the bell symbol “BL” arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. The pattern B “RPB” is arranged adjacently. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressed detection position, regardless of the pressed detection position, either replay symbol A “PRA” or replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed on the active line. It can be made to.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, for the bell symbol “BL” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or the red 7 symbol B “Red 7B” is arranged adjacently. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position, red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or red 7 symbol B “red 7B” is displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position. Either one can be displayed.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “" with respect to the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R 2. Red 7A ", Red 7 design B" Red 7B ", or Red 7 design C" Red 7C "are arranged adjacent to each other. Replay design A" RPA "or Replay design B" The red 7 symbol A “red 7A”, the red 7 symbol B “red 7B”, or the red 7 symbol C “red 7C” is positioned across the “RPB”. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position, red 7 symbol A “red 7A”, red 7 symbol B “red 7B”, Alternatively, any one of the red 7 symbols C “red 7C” can be displayed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3, and the BAR symbol. “BAR” is arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. For this reason, when drawing a symbol that is within 4 frames from the pressed detection position, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” or the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. Can be done.

  In the internal lottery, in the stop control table referred to when any of the batting order bell L, batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1, and batting order bell R2 is won, as shown in FIG. The correct answer hit order is set, and the pressing order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. In this embodiment, when the striking order bell L is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer striking order, the number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the bell wins. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the striking order, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the special small role B wins. In the present embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, the bell wins a prize when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. When the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the special small role A1 or special special is applied in the order 1 or 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed. The number of sliding symbols for the press detection position is set so that there is a case where the small combination A2 wins and a case where none of the small roles wins, and the striking order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed first In 3 to 6 in order of hitting, the number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that special small combination B or special small combination C wins. Also in the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that it becomes the stop position where the most medals are paid out in the correct answer order, and in the incorrect answer order, the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the active line The number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set so that the stop position has the largest number of types.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the normal replay and special replay are won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are displayed in the specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: stop button B3). The special replay wins when pressed in the first pressing order), and the slide piece relative to the pressed detection position so that the normal replay wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an order other than the specific batting order. Number is set.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the main memory 190M, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a big bonus (BB), a normal replay, a special replay, a bell, a special small part A1, a special bonus A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not a small combination A2, a special small combination B, a special small combination C, and a cherry are won. It should be noted that “ANY” in the winning type of cherry in FIG. 8 indicates that any symbol may be used.

  In the present embodiment, two types of winning combinations are set for the special small combination A1 and the special small combination A2, and 4 for each of the special small combination B and the special small combination C. Symbol combinations indicating types of winning patterns are set, both of which are more than the types of symbol combinations indicating the winning style of the bell. A common symbol is assigned to the reel R2, and a common symbol is assigned to the third reel R3 in the winning type of the bell and the special winning combination C.

  As for the bell, as shown in FIG. 5, the bell symbols “BL” constituting the bell winning form in each reel are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. Therefore, it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the special small combination A1, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the special small combination A1 winning form in the first reel R1 and the special small combination A1 winning form in the third reel R3. The BAR symbols “BAR” to be configured are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, but constitute the winning form of the special small role A1 in the second reel R2. Since there is a pressing detection position where the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the BAR symbol “BAR” are not included in the pull-in range, it is not possible to win a prize unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Yes.

  As for the special small combination A2, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the special small combination A1 winning form in the first reel R1 and the special small combination A1 winning form in the third reel R3. The BAR symbols “BAR” to be configured are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, but constitute the winning form of the special small role A2 in the second reel R2. Since there is a pressing detection position where the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” and the red 7 symbol C “red 7C” are not included in the pull-in range, it is impossible to win a prize unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing. It has become.

  As for the special small role B, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the first reel R1, The bell symbol “BL” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the two reels R2, and the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replaying symbol B “RPB” constituting the winning type of the special small role B in the third reel R3, However, since all are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is possible to win regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  As for the special small role C, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol A “red 7A” and the red 7 symbol B “red 7B” constituting the winning form of the special small role C in the first reel R1, The replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the two reels R2, and the bell symbol “BL” constituting the winning shape of the special small role B in the third reel R3. However, since all are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is possible to win regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. .

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As a process at the time of winning, for example, when a small combination (bell, special small combination A1, special small combination A2, special small combination B, special small combination C, cherry) is won, the payout control means 150 performs medal payout control. When the process is performed and a replay (normal replay, special replay) wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process, and when a big bonus (BB) wins, the game state transition control means 170 plays a game state. A game state transition control process for shifting the game is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out. In this embodiment, there is an upper limit (for example, six) for the number of medals paid out in one game, and when the total number of payouts exceeds the upper limit, the number corresponding to the upper limit is set in the game. Determined as the number of medals to be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the payout for the small role is determined by the prescribed insertion number, and when the prescribed insertion number is 3, the bell dividend is set higher than the prescribed insertion number. Dividends for small roles other than Bell are set lower than the specified number of inputs, and if the specified number of inputs is two, the dividends for all small roles including Bell are set to the same number as the specified number of inputs. Yes.

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

  When medal credits (internal storage) are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the main memory 190M (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A is performed.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 3.8, and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table B is performed. In the internal lottery table B that is referred to in the bonus establishment state, as shown in FIG. 3, a small role or a replay is always won without causing an unfair election in the internal lottery.

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

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

  Further, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 100) are paid out, The state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The communication control means 175 controls the output of signals to the sub-board 20, the hall computer which is an external device (computer that centrally manages gaming machines installed in the game hall: not shown) and the data counter (game hall) Control is performed to output a signal to a device that is individually connected to each gaming machine installed in the computer and displays information related to the gaming history of the gaming machine (not shown). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, only unidirectional communication from the main board 10 to the sub board 20 is possible between the main board 10 and the sub board 20, and from the sub board 20 to the main board 10. Communication connection is established so that signals cannot be transmitted.

  When the internal lottery unit 120 performs the internal lottery, the communication control unit 175 notifies the sub board 20 of the result of the internal lottery by outputting an internal lottery result notification signal to the sub board 20. Further, when the bet button B0 is pressed to insert a medal, a game start operation is performed with respect to the start lever SL, or a stop operation is performed with respect to the stop buttons B1 to B3, the communication control unit 175 performs the sub board 20. By outputting an operation notification signal to the player, operations performed by the player such as the bet button B0 being pressed on the sub-board 20, the start lever SL being pressed, and the type of the stop button being pressed To be notified. Further, the communication control means 175 notifies the sub-board 20 of the current gaming state by outputting a gaming state notification signal to the sub-board 20. Thus, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on the internal lottery result notification signal, the operation notification signal, and the gaming state notification signal output from the main board 10, the effect control means 180 of the sub-board 20 results in the internal lottery, The display device 330 and the sound device 340 can be made to perform operations according to the player's operations and the current game state.

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

  The effect control unit 180 uses the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 195 of the sub memory 190S, and the sound device 340 (an example of the effect device). ) Is used to control the sound effect performed. For example, a lamp (an example of the display device 330) or an LED (an example of the display device 330) or an LED (an example of the display device 330) according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as the insertion of a medal, an operation on the bet button B0, the start lever SL, the stop buttons B1 to B3, By turning on or blinking an example), changing the display content of a liquid crystal display LCD (an example of a display device 330), or outputting a sound from a speaker (an example of an acoustic device 340), Perform execution control for assisting the game.

  Particularly in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the effect control means 180 performs control to change the effect state between a plurality of types of effect states including the normal effect state and the assist time state (AT state: special effect state). . In the present embodiment, in the game staying in the AT state, the effect control means 180 performs the first winning assist effect that informs the pressing order of the stop button at the time of winning the batting order bell and assists the winning of the bell, It is possible to play a game where medals are easier to acquire than games that are staying in other production states.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 performs control to shift the effect state to the AT state when the game in the normal effect state is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 999 times).

  More specifically, the effect control means 180 takes a ceiling value (for example, 999) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times) as a trigger when the effect state has shifted to the normal effect state. Write to the ceiling activation control counter 198A. The ceiling value may be set to one value in advance, or a plurality of types of ceiling values (for example, 700, 1000, 1200, etc.) corresponding to a plurality of types of games (for example, 700 times, 1000 times, and 1200 times). 1200). The production control means 180 starts decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A from the first game after transitioning to the normal production state, and each time the game in the normal production state is performed, for example, pressing the start lever SL A constant value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game is subtracted from the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A in response to the operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the effect control unit 180 performs the setting change operation by the setting change unit 100, the ceiling value (for example, 999) corresponding to a predetermined number of games (for example, 999 times) is activated. Write to control counter 198A. In this case, the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is started from the first game after the setting change operation is performed. However, even when the setting change operation is performed, it is not always necessary to overwrite the ceiling activation control counter 198A with a new ceiling value, and depending on the setting changing operation, a new ceiling value is added to the ceiling activation control counter 198A. It may not be overwritten.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 continues to update the decrement of the ceiling activation control counter 198A even in a bonus state in which the effect shifts with the big bonus (BB) winning. However, the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A may be canceled based on the big bonus (BB) winning, or the ceiling activation control counter 198A based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), winning, or the end of the bonus state. You may make it overwrite a new ceiling price.

  Then, the production control means 180 decides to shift to the AT state when the game corresponding to the ceiling price is digested and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches a threshold value (for example, 0). At the same time, the number of games in the AT state is selected by game number lottery, and control is performed to write a value corresponding to the selected number of games to the AT end determination counter 198C. In the game number lottery in this case, one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random number value is stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197 of the sub memory 190S. Compared with the table, the number of games in the AT state is selected from a plurality of types of games according to the comparison result. In the ceiling game frequency lottery table, the number of games in the AT state is 50 (times), 100 (times), 200 (times), 300 (times) for each of 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767. ) And the number of games associated with the random number obtained in the game number lottery is selected as the number of games in the AT state, and the number of games selected by the AT end determination counter 198C. A value (for example, 50) corresponding to (for example, 50 (times)) is written.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 is triggered by the fact that a specific number of games less than the number corresponding to the ceiling value have been consumed and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A has reached a specific value (for example, 32). As a result, control for determining to start the precursor game is performed. The start of the sign game may be determined by a specific effect lottery.

  In addition, when the sign game is digested, the production control means 180 is triggered by a game start operation on the start lever SL every time a game is played, and a constant corresponding to one game from the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A. The value (for example, 1) is subtracted in principle. When the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the effect control effect control means 180 determines that the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value has been consumed (including the precursor game). Thus, control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a notification effect for notifying that the transition to the AT state has been determined. Thus, in the present embodiment, the precursor game is performed over 32 games from 32 times before the game corresponding to the ceiling price is digested to 32 times after the game corresponding to the ceiling price is digested. In addition, the frequency | count of this precursor game is not restricted to 32 times, It can set suitably.

  Then, the effect control means 180 performs a control to shift the effect state from the normal effect state to the AT state after executing the notification effect informing that the shift to the AT state is determined. Specifically, the effect state is set to the AT state by setting the AT flag in the effect flag storage means 196 of the sub memory 190S.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 performs an AT lottery (predetermined effect lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state when a cherry is won in the internal lottery in the normal effect state. In the AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the normal AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197 of the sub memory 190S. Then, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the AT lottery is selected in the AT lottery table. If it is associated, it is determined that the AT lottery is won. However, if the transition to the AT state has already been determined, the AT lottery is not performed even if the cherry is won in the internal lottery in the normal performance state. In other words, the transition to the AT state is not determined with this as an opportunity. Note that an opportunity other than the cherry win (for example, a big bonus (BB) win) may be separately provided as an AT lottery.

  Further, when the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery, the effect control means 180 selects the number of precursor games by the precursor game number lottery, and sets a value corresponding to the selected number of precursor games to the precursor end determination counter. The control set to 198B is performed. In the sign game number lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197 of the sub memory 190S, In comparison, the number of precursor games is selected from the number of types of precursor games according to the comparison result. In the sign game number lottery table, the number of sign games is 2 (times), 4 (times), 8 (times), 16 (times), 32 for each of 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767. One of (times) is associated, and the number of times associated with the random number value acquired in the precursor game number lottery is selected as the number of precursor games.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means 180 is based on the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A at the time when the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery. Compare the number of games required until the stored value reaches the threshold (that is, the number of games remaining until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed), and use the lesser as an opportunity to enter the AT state. Control to play a precursor game. Specifically, when digesting the precursor game, each time a game is played, the game start operation on the start lever SL is triggered, and the stored value of the precursor end determination counter 198B and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A A fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game is subtracted from the stored value of the counter having the smaller value. Specifically, when the stored value of the sign end determination counter 198B is larger than the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A, the remaining number of games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed (that is, the number of times corresponding to the ceiling value). (Digestion of game) is adopted as an opportunity to shift to the AT state, and a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game is subtracted from the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A. In this case, the decrement update of the precursor end determination counter 198B is not performed. Also, if the stored value of the precursor end determination counter 198B is smaller than the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A, the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is adopted as a trigger to shift to the AT state to determine the end of the precursor. A fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game is subtracted from the stored value of the counter 198B. In this case, the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is stopped. If the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is equal to the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is exhausted, the number of games selected by the precursor game number lottery is set to the AT state. The sign game may be adopted as a trigger for transition to the game, or the sign game may be performed using the digestion of the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price as a trigger for the transition to the AT state. That is, when the sign game is consumed, the sign end determination counter 198B may be decremented or the ceiling activation control counter 198A may be decremented.

  When the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the effect control effect control means 180 determines that the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value has been consumed (including the precursor game). Thus, control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a notification effect for notifying that the transition to the AT state has been determined. When the stored value of the sign end determination counter 198B reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the effect control effect control means 180 indicates the number of times selected when the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery. It is determined that the game has been digested, and control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a notification effect for notifying that the transition to the AT state has been determined.

  Then, the effect control means 180 performs a control to shift the effect state from the normal effect state to the AT state after executing the notification effect informing that the shift to the AT state is determined.

  In addition, when the number of precursor games is selected by the sign game number lottery, the effect control means 180 selects the number of games in the AT state by the game number lottery and corresponds to the number of games selected by the AT end determination counter 198C. Control to write the value to be performed. In the game number lottery in this case, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197 of the sub memory 190S. In comparison with, the number of games in the AT state is selected from a plurality of types of games in accordance with the comparison result. Further, in the present embodiment, the comparison result between the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery and the remaining number of games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed. Accordingly, the game number lottery table referred to in the comparison determination of the game number lottery is different. More specifically, when the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is equal to or less than the number of remaining games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the acquired random number value is stored in the sub memory 190S. Compared with the normal game number lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage means 197, the number of games in the AT state is selected from a plurality of types of game numbers according to the comparison result. In addition, when the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is larger than the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the obtained random number value is stored in the effect lottery table storage unit of the sub memory 190S. Compared to the ceiling game number lottery table stored in 197, the number of games in the AT state is selected from a plurality of types of game numbers according to the comparison result. In the normal game number lottery table, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either 50 (times) or 100 (times) as the number of games in the AT state. In the ceiling game frequency lottery table, as described above, the number of games in the AT state is 50 (times), 100 (times), 200 (times), and 300 (times) for each random value. The number of games associated with the random number obtained in the game number lottery is selected as the number of games in the AT state, and the number of games selected by the AT end determination counter 198C (for example, , 50 (times)) (for example, 50) is written. The number of games in the AT state is not limited to the above example, and can be arbitrarily set. Also, when a cherry is won in a game in the AT state, the number of games given in the AT end determination counter 198C is given. The added value may be added.

  Further, the production control means 180 determines the end condition for the AT state based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198C, and clears the AT flag when the end condition for the AT state is satisfied, thereby terminating the AT state. I do. More specifically, the decrement update in which the effect control means 180 subtracts a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of times of one game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198C every time a game in the AT state is performed. I do. In the present embodiment, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198C is started from the next game of the game in which the special replay is won in the bonus establishment state. However, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198C may be started from the next game of the game won in the AT lottery. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198C reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT condition end condition is satisfied, and the AT flag set in the effect flag storage unit 196 is cleared. Then, control for terminating the AT state is performed. When the AT flag is cleared, the effect state shifts to the normal effect state. In the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won, it is determined that the update interruption condition of the AT end determination counter 198C is satisfied. In this case, the AT is maintained while maintaining the effect state in the AT state. The decrement update related to the stored value of the end determination counter 198C is interrupted, and the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 198C is restarted when the game state shifts to the bonus establishment state after the bonus state ends, and the game for the undigested game is resumed. Let it be done. When the big bonus (BB) is won, even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198C has not reached the threshold value, the AT flag set in the effect flag storage means 196 is cleared and the AT state is set. And the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198C may be reset to an initial value (for example, 0) when the big bonus (BB) is won.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT state, the production control means 180 displays a first prize assistance production (winning assistance production) for notifying the pressing order of the stop button and assisting the winning of the bell when the batting order bell is won. Control to be executed by the device 330 and the acoustic device 340 is performed. Various effects can be adopted as the first winning assistance effect. For example, an effect image for notifying the correct batting order according to the winning batting order bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or according to the winning batting order bell. It is possible to turn on a lamp for notifying the correct hit order, or to output a sound for notifying the correct hit order according to the selected hit order bell from the speaker. Note that in this embodiment, the bell always wins and 6 medals can be obtained when the stop button is pressed in accordance with the correct hit order notified in the first winning assistance effect. Can increase the number of medals on hand.

  In addition, when the effect state is the AT state, the effect control means 180 notifies the stop button pressing order and assists the special replay winning when the normal replay and the special replay are selected and won. Is controlled by the display device 330 and the acoustic device 340. Various effects can be adopted as the second winning assistance effect, for example, a specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: stop button B3 can be pressed first) that allows a special replay to be awarded. A specific striking order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: order of first pressing the stop button B3) that can display an effect image informing the liquid crystal display LCD or win a special replay. A sound for notifying the specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: order of first pressing the stop button B3) which can turn on the lamp for informing the player or win a special replay is output from the speaker. You can make it. In the present embodiment, when the production state is the AT state, the AT end determination counter 198C is started to be updated based on the special replay winning, so that the player presses the stop button according to the second prize-winning auxiliary production. If is pressed, it is possible to recognize that the counting of the number of games starts when the special replay wins.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a penalty process that generates a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops for the first time in a game in which the effect state is not the AT state. Penalty processing includes, for example, processing for prohibiting execution of AT lottery until a certain number of games are consumed, processing for discarding the results of AT lottery until the number of games is consumed, and winning an AT lottery. It is possible to perform a process of deferring the transition to the AT state until a certain number of games are consumed. In other words, in this embodiment, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed when not in the AT state, the opportunity to shift to the AT state is lost until a certain number of games are consumed, or the AT state is entered. There is a penalty for delaying the transition.

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

1-2. Method of this embodiment In this embodiment, when the AT lottery is performed in the normal performance state and the transition to the AT state is determined, the number of precursor games until the notification that the transition to the AT state is determined Are selected by the predecessor game number lottery, the number of predecessor games selected in the predecessor game number lottery, and the remaining number of games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed. A method is adopted in which the lesser one is adopted as an opportunity to shift to the AT state and the precursor game is played. Below, the method of this embodiment is demonstrated concretely, referring the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in the normal performance state, when an AT lottery performed at the time of cherry winning is won (Y in step S100), a predecessor game number lottery is performed, and one game number “C2” is selected from a plurality of types of game numbers. (Step S101) The selected number of games “C2” is set as the number of precursor games, and a value corresponding to the number of precursor games is set in the precursor end determination counter 198B (Step S102). In the present embodiment, the number of games “C2” is selected from 2 (times), 4 (times), 8 (times), 16 (times), and 32 (times).

  Next, a game frequency lottery is performed to select any game frequency from among a plurality of types of game frequency, and a value corresponding to the game frequency is set in the AT end determination counter 198C (step S103). In the present embodiment, when the number of games “C2” selected in the precursor game number lottery is less than or equal to the number of games remaining until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the number of games is 50 (times). , 100 (times). If the number of games “C2” selected in the precursor game number lottery is greater than the number of games remaining until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed, the number of games is It is selected from 50 (times), 100 (times), 200 (times), and 300 (times).

  When the number of precursor games is set as described above, every time a precursor game is performed, the game start operation on the start lever SL is triggered (Y in step S104), and the stored value “N2” of the precursor end determination counter 198B. Is less than or equal to the stored value “N1” of the ceiling activation control counter 198A (step S105), and the stored value “N2” of the precursor end determination counter 198B is the stored value “N1” of the ceiling activation control counter 198A. ”Or less (Y in step S105), a constant value“ 1 ”corresponding to one game is subtracted from the stored value“ N2 ”of the sign end determination counter 198B (step S106), and the sign end determination counter When the stored value “N2” of 198B reaches the threshold value “0” (Y in step S108), the AT state is shifted to the AT state by the AT lottery. It is determined that the number of precursor games selected at the time is determined, and a notification effect for notifying that the transition to the AT state has been determined is executed and the effect state is shifted to the AT state (step S109). Thus, in this case, the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is stopped during the precursor game. As described above, when the transition is made to the normal performance state after the end of the AT state, the ceiling value is overwritten on the ceiling activation control counter 198A.

  On the other hand, if the stored value “N2” of the precursor end determination counter 198B is larger than the stored value “N1” of the ceiling activation control counter 198A (Y in step S105), the storage value “N1” of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is used. A constant value “1” corresponding to one game is subtracted (step S107), and when the stored value “N1” of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches the threshold value “0” (Y in step S108), It is determined that the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price has been digested (including the precursor game), and a notification effect for notifying that the transition to the AT state has been determined is executed and the effect state is shifted to the AT state ( Step S109). Thus, in this case, the decrement update of the precursor end determination counter 198B is not performed. It should be noted that the stored value of the precursor end determination counter 198B may be reset upon the end of the precursor game, the execution of the notification effect, or the transition to the AT state.

  In the present embodiment described above, in the game specifications for transitioning the production state to the AT state, triggered by having consumed the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A in the normal production state. When the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery in the normal performance state, the number of times of the precursor game selected by the precursor game number lottery and the number of times corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A Since the lesser of the remaining number of games until the game is digested is adopted as a trigger for the transition to the AT state, the player enters the AT state before digesting the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price. It is possible to notify that the transition has been decided, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied and reducing the game motivation. In other words, it is possible to prevent the precursor game from being played beyond the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price is consumed, and the AT state by AT lottery before digesting the number of games equivalent to the ceiling price. Despite the decision to move to the game, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the game does not shift to the AT state unless the number of games more than the number corresponding to the ceiling price is digested. It is possible to prevent the player from having the dissatisfaction that the game of the number of times was exhausted wastefully.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during a precursor game started when a specific number of games less than the number corresponding to the ceiling price have been digested and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A has reached a specific value, When the transition to the AT state is determined by the lottery and the number of the precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is adopted as a trigger for the transition to the AT state, the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is stopped. Announced that the precursor game that was being executed to notify that the transition to the AT state was determined based on the digestion of the game corresponding to the number of times, the transition to the AT state was determined by the AT lottery To do. On the other hand, if the transition to the AT state is determined by AT lottery during the precursor game and the remaining number of games until the game corresponding to the ceiling price is consumed is used as a trigger for the transition to the AT state, the ceiling activation control is performed. The game number lottery is performed under the condition when the stored value of the counter 198A reaches the threshold value, and since the decrement update of the precursor end determination counter 198B is not performed, the result of the AT lottery is discarded as a result. Can do.

2. Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, only the characteristic features of the second embodiment will be described below.

2-1. Configuration In the above embodiment, the lesser of the number of precursor games selected in the precursor game number lottery and the remaining number of games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed Is used as a trigger for transition to the AT state (specifically, only one of the precursor end determination counter 198B or the ceiling activation control counter 198A is decremented), but in this embodiment, In the foreplay game that is determined to be shifted to the AT state by the AT lottery, the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value based on the number of the foreplay games selected in the foreplay game number lottery and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A. A method is adopted in which the lesser of the remaining number of games until the game is consumed is set as the number of precursor games.

  In the present embodiment, the number of remaining games until the effect control means 180 consumes the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A when the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery. Adjust the number of precursor games according to In particular, in the present embodiment, the number of precursor games selected (provisionally determined) by the precursor game number lottery, and the remaining number of games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed. Are set as the number of precursor games, and a value corresponding to the set number of precursor games is set in the precursor end determination counter 198B. Specifically, if the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is less than the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the number of games selected by the precursor game number lottery Is set as the number of precursor games. If the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is greater than the number of remaining games until the number of games equivalent to the ceiling price is consumed, the remaining games until the number of games equivalent to the ceiling price are consumed. The number of times is set as the number of precursor games. If the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is equal to the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the number of games selected by the precursor game number lottery is The number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed may be set as the number of precursor games.

  Further, when the effect control means 180 digests the precursor game triggered by the winning of the AT lottery, every time a game is performed, the game start operation for the start lever SL is used as an opportunity from the stored value of the precursor end determination counter 198B. A constant value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game is subtracted. When the stored value of the sign end determination counter 198B reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the effect control means 180 indicates that the number of sign games set when the transition to the AT state is determined has been consumed. It judges and performs the control which makes the display apparatus 330 or the audio equipment 340 perform the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports that transfer to AT state was determined. In this embodiment, when the sign game is triggered by the winning of the AT lottery, since the transition to the AT state is determined, the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is stopped. Yes.

  Then, the effect control means 180 performs a control to shift the effect state from the normal effect state to the AT state after executing a notification effect informing that the shift to the AT state is determined when the AT lottery is won.

2-2. Method of this Embodiment A control method employed in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in the normal performance state, when an AT lottery performed at the time of cherry winning is won (Y in step S200), a predecessor game number lottery is performed, and one game number “C2” is selected from a plurality of types of game numbers. (Step S201).

  Next, whether the number of games “C2” selected in the precursor game number lottery is equal to or greater than the number of games “C1” remaining until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed. Whether or not the number of games “C2” selected in the sign game number lottery is less than the number of remaining games “C1” until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed (step S202). The game number “C2” selected in the sign game number lottery is set as the number of sign games, and a value corresponding to the number of sign games is set in the sign end determination counter 198B (step S203).

  Then, a game number lottery is performed to select any one of the plurality of types of game numbers, and a value corresponding to the number of games is set in the AT end determination counter 198C (step S205). In the present embodiment, when the number of games “C2” selected in the precursor game number lottery is set as the number of precursor games, the number of games is selected from 50 (times) and 100 (times). .

  On the other hand, when the number of games “C2” selected in the precursor game number lottery is equal to or more than the remaining number of games “C1” until the game corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed (Y in step S202), the ceiling value is set. The remaining number of games “C1” until the corresponding number of games are consumed is set as the number of precursor games, and a value corresponding to the number of precursor games is set in the precursor end determination counter 198B (step S204).

  Then, a game number lottery is performed to select any one of the plurality of types of game numbers, and a value corresponding to the number of games is set in the AT end determination counter 198C (step S205). In the present embodiment, when the remaining number of games “C1” until the game corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed is set as the number of precursor games, the number of games is 50 (times), 100 (times), It is selected from 200 (times) and 300 (times).

  When the number of precursor games is determined as described above, every time a precursor game is performed, the game start operation on the start lever SL is triggered (Y in step S206), and one time from the stored value of the precursor end determination counter 198B. When the constant value “1” corresponding to the game is subtracted (step S207) and the stored value of the sign end determination counter 198B reaches the threshold value “0” (Y in step S208), the state shifts to the AT state. A notification effect for notifying that it has been determined is executed and the effect state is shifted to the AT state (step S209). When the transition to the AT state is determined as described above, the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is stopped, and when the transition is made to the normal performance state after the end of the AT state, the ceiling value is overwritten on the ceiling activation control counter 198A. The

  In the present embodiment described above, when the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery in the normal performance state, the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed. The number of precursor games is adjusted according to the number of remaining games, and the lesser of the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery and the remaining number of games until the number of games equivalent to the ceiling value is consumed. Since it is set as the number of precursor games, it is possible to notify the player that the transition to the AT state has been decided before the game corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, and the player feels dissatisfied and is willing to play Can be prevented from declining. In other words, it is possible to prevent the precursor game from being played beyond the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price is consumed, and the AT state by AT lottery before digesting the number of games equivalent to the ceiling price. Despite the decision to move to the game, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the game does not shift to the AT state unless the number of games more than the number corresponding to the ceiling price is digested. It is possible to prevent the player from having the dissatisfaction that the game of the number of times was exhausted wastefully.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during a precursor game started when a specific number of games less than the number corresponding to the ceiling price have been digested and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A has reached a specific value, When the transition to the AT state is determined by the lottery and the number of games selected by the precursor game number lottery is set as the number of precursor games, the transition to the AT state is performed based on the digestion of the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value. The foreplay game that is being executed to notify that it has been determined is to notify that the transition to the AT state has been determined by the AT lottery. On the other hand, when the transition to the AT state is determined by AT lottery during the precursor game, and the remaining number of games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed is set as the number of precursor games, the ceiling activation control counter 198A Since the game number lottery is performed under the condition when the stored value of the above reaches the threshold value, it can be said that the result of the AT lottery is discarded as a result.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games is drawn in a condition that is advantageous to the player when the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches the threshold value than when the AT lottery is won. ing. In the present embodiment, when the number of games selected by the precursor game number lottery is set to the number of precursor games, the game is performed under the condition when the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches the threshold value. Because the number of lotteries is performed, the player can obtain a privilege by digesting the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price, and despite this, the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price as a result of going through the precursor game has been digested. It is possible to prevent the player from having dissatisfaction that no privilege was granted.

3. Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, only the characteristic features of the third embodiment will be described below.

3-1. Configuration In the second embodiment, the number of precursor games selected in the precursor game number lottery and the remaining number of games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed. Although the lesser number was set as the number of precursor games, in this embodiment, a method of setting the number of precursor games so that it is less than the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed. doing.

  Specifically, when the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is smaller than the number of remaining games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed, The number of games selected by the precursor game number lottery is set as the number of precursor games. Also, if the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is equal to or greater than the number of remaining games until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed, this corresponds to the ceiling value. The number of times that the predetermined number of times is subtracted from the remaining number of games until the number of games to be consumed is set as the number of precursor games. In the present embodiment, when the number of remaining games until the effect control means 180 decides to shift to the AT state is less than the predetermined number of games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the precursor game Control to perform the notification effect without going through the. However, at the time when the transition to the AT state is determined, if the remaining number of games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed is less than the predetermined number, the lottery result is obtained by performing a preliminary game number lottery. You may make it discard, and you may make it abbreviate | omit a predecessor game frequency lottery.

3-2. Method according to this embodiment A control method employed in the gaming machine according to this embodiment will be specifically described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when the AT lottery performed at the time of cherry win in the normal performance state is won (Y in step S300), the remaining number of games “C1” until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed. "Is less than the predetermined number of times" C0 "(Y in step S301), a notification effect that notifies that the transition to the AT state has been decided without performing the precursor game is executed, and the effect state is changed to the AT state. Transition (step S310).

  On the other hand, if the remaining number of games “C1” until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price is consumed is equal to or greater than the predetermined number “C0” (N in step S301), a lottery game number lottery is performed. One of the number of games “C2” is selected from the number of games (step S302).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the number of games “C2” selected in the sign game number lottery is equal to or more than the number of remaining games “C1” until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed (step S303). If the number of games “C2” selected in the preceding game number lottery is smaller than the remaining number of games “C1” until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed (N in step S303), The selected number of games “C2” is set as the number of precursor games, and a value corresponding to the number of precursor games is set in the precursor end determination counter 198B (step S304).

  On the other hand, if the game number “C2” selected in the precursor game number lottery is equal to or greater than the remaining game number “C1” until the game corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed (Y in step S303), the ceiling value is set. The number of times “C1 to C0” obtained by subtracting the predetermined number of times “C0” from the number of times of remaining games “C1” until the corresponding number of games are consumed is set as the number of precursor games, and a value corresponding to the number of precursor games is set. The sign end determination counter 198B is set (step S305).

  Next, a game frequency lottery is performed to select any game frequency from among a plurality of types of game frequency, and a value corresponding to the game frequency is set in the AT end determination counter 198C (step S306). In the present embodiment, the number of games is selected from 50 (times) and 100 (times) regardless of the number of precursor games.

  Subsequent processing (step S307 to step S310) is the same as that of the second embodiment (step S206 to step S209 in FIG. 11), and thus description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment described above, when the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery in the normal performance state, the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed. The number of precursor games is adjusted in accordance with the number of remaining games and the number of precursor games is set to be less than the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed. It is possible to notify the player that the transition to the AT state has been decided before the game is digested, and to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied and reducing the game motivation. In other words, it is possible to prevent the precursor game from being played beyond the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price is consumed, and the AT state by AT lottery before digesting the number of games equivalent to the ceiling price. Despite the decision to move to the game, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the game does not shift to the AT state unless the number of games more than the number corresponding to the ceiling price is digested. It is possible to prevent the player from having the dissatisfaction that the game of the number of times was exhausted wastefully.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during a precursor game started when a specific number of games less than the number corresponding to the ceiling price have been digested and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A has reached a specific value, When the transition to the AT state is determined by the lottery and the number of games selected by the precursor game number lottery is set as the number of precursor games, the transition to the AT state is performed based on the digestion of the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value. The foreplay game that is being executed to notify that it has been determined is to notify that the transition to the AT state has been determined by the AT lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of precursor games selected in the precursor game number lottery is equal to or more than the remaining number of games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is Since the number of times that the predetermined number of times is subtracted from the number of remaining games until the game is consumed is set as the number of precursor games, the number of precursor games is ensured even when the number of games remaining until the game is exhausted corresponding to the ceiling value is low. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the transition to the AT state is determined, if the remaining number of games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price is less than the predetermined number, the game is not routed. Since the notification effect is executed, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the transition to the AT state has been determined before the game corresponding to the ceiling price is consumed.

4). Modification The method described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and even when an equivalent method that achieves the same effect as the method of the above embodiment is employed, it can be included in the scope of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. The first embodiment, the second embodiment, and various methods described later as modified examples can be appropriately combined as a method for realizing the present invention.

  For example, in the first embodiment, when the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is equal to the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the ceiling activation control counter 198A The number of games may be drawn on the condition that the stored value reaches the threshold value, and the sign game may be used as a trigger for the transition to the AT state by using the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value as a trigger. In this way, the player can obtain a privilege for having digested the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price, and in spite of having digested the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price as a result of going through the precursor game, no matter what It is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the fact that the bonus has not been granted. In other words, if it is important that the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery before the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the game number lottery is performed under a predetermined condition and the game number lottery is selected. In the event that the sign game is used as an opportunity to transition to the AT state, the sign game can be performed, and when it is important to digest the game corresponding to the ceiling price, It is possible to perform a lottery of the number of games under a condition advantageous to the player, and use the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price as a trigger for the transition to the AT state to perform the precursor game.

  Further, in the first embodiment, before setting the value corresponding to the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery in the precursor end determination counter 198B, the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery The remaining number of games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is consumed, and the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery corresponds to the ceiling value. When the number of games is less than or equal to the number of remaining games, the value corresponding to the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery may be set in the precursor end determination counter 198B. In this case, when a value corresponding to the number of the precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is set in the precursor game end determination counter 198B, the stored value of the precursor end determination counter 198B is used when digesting the precursor game. When a constant value “1” corresponding to one game is subtracted from “N2” and the value corresponding to the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is not set in the precursor end determination counter 198B When digesting the precursor game, a fixed value “1” corresponding to one game can be subtracted from the stored value “N1” of the ceiling activation control counter 198A.

  In the first embodiment, when the sign game is digested, the stored value “N2” of the sign end determination counter 198B, the ceiling activation control counter, triggered by the game start operation on the start lever SL every time a game is played. The stored value “N1” corresponding to one game is subtracted from each of the stored values “N1” of 198A, and the stored value “N2” of the precursor end determination counter 198B or the stored value “N1” of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is obtained. When the threshold value (for example, 0) is reached, the display device 330 or the audio device 340 may be caused to execute a notification effect for notifying that the transition to the AT state has been determined.

  Also, for example, in the second embodiment, when the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is equal to the remaining number of games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, it corresponds to the ceiling value. Emphasizing that the transition to the AT state was determined by the AT lottery before the number of games were consumed, and under conditions that are more disadvantageous to the player than when the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches the threshold value. The number of games may be drawn and the remaining number of games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed may be set as the number of precursor games.

  Also, in the sign game number lottery in the second embodiment, a lottery table with different sign game number candidates is selected according to the number of remaining game times until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, You may adjust so that the frequency | count may not exceed the number of remaining games until the game of the frequency | count equivalent to a ceiling value is digested. For example, if the number of remaining games until the game corresponding to the ceiling price is consumed is 17 or more, a lottery table in which the number of predictive games of 2, 4, 8, and 16 is used as a selection candidate is used. If the number of remaining games until the number of games equivalent to the ceiling price is exhausted is 9 or more and less than 17 times, the number of the preceding game is selected as 2, 4 or 8 times. When the number of remaining games is drawn using the candidate lottery table and the remaining number of games is less than 9 times until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price is consumed, 2 or 4 precursor games If the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling price is less than 5 times is drawn using the lottery table where the number of times is a selection candidate, the number of previous game numbers is omitted. Set the number of precursor games to 2 If the remaining number of games than twice until digesting number game that corresponds to the value, may be executed the notification effect without going through the aura game.

  In the above embodiment, the precursor game is performed until the stored value reaches the ceiling value after the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches the specific value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the game corresponding to the ceiling price has been digested and the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A has reached the ceiling price, the precursor game may be played, or the game corresponding to the ceiling price is digested. The warning game for notifying that the transition to the AT state is determined based on the above may not be performed.

  Also, depending on the number of games remaining until the game corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A at the time when the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery, or by the lottery game number lottery. The number of precursor games can be adjusted based on the relationship between the number of selected precursor games and the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed. For example, if the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is less than the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery is larger. The number of games may be set as the number of precursor games. In this case, a predetermined number of games is added to the number of precursor games selected by the precursor game number lottery, and the number of games after the addition is set as the number of precursor games or the precursor selected by the precursor game number lottery The sign game number lottery is performed again so as to select a game number greater than the number of games, and the game number selected by the previous sign game number lottery can be set as the number of sign games. In this way, the consumption of medals can be adjusted. In addition, for example, when the number of precursor games selected by the pre-game number lottery is larger than the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the number of games less than the number of games selected by the pre-game number lottery The number of times may be set as the number of precursor games. In this case, the predetermined number of games is subtracted from the number of precursor games selected by the number of precursor games, and the number of games after the subtraction is set as the number of precursor games, or the game selected by the number of precursor games lottery The sign game number lottery is performed again so that the number of games less than the number of games is selected, and the game number selected by the previous sign game number lottery can be set as the number of sign games. In this case, the number of precursor games is equivalent to the ceiling value if the number of games is less than the number of games selected by the precursor game number lottery (or the first precursor game number lottery in the case of performing the precursor game number lottery multiple times). The number of games may be greater than the number of remaining games until the number of games played is exhausted.

  Further, for example, as the remaining number of games increases until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value based on the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A at the time when the transition to the AT state is determined by the AT lottery, the number of games increases. It is also possible to set the number of precursor games and set the number of precursor games so that the smaller the number of remaining games until the number of games corresponding to the ceiling value is consumed, the smaller the number of games.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of games is drawn in a condition that is more advantageous for the player when the stored value of the ceiling activation control counter 198A reaches the threshold than when the AT lottery is won. However, in any case, the number of games may be drawn in the same condition.

  In the above embodiment, the ceiling value is written in the ceiling activation control counter 198A of the sub memory 190S and the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A is started when the production state is shifted to the normal production state. The ceiling value may be written in the ceiling activation control counter 198A of the sub memory 190S and the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A may be started when the gaming state shifts to a predetermined gaming state. For example, the game state includes a bonus establishment state, a bonus state, a normal state, and a replay time state in which the winning probability of replay is different from the normal state, and the game state has shifted from another game state to the normal state. As an opportunity, the ceiling value may be written in the ceiling activation control counter 198A, and the decrement update of the ceiling activation control counter 198A may be started.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
SS setting change switch, RS reset switch MI medal slot, MO medal payout slot, MP medal tray,
10 main board, 100 setting change means, 105 input acceptance means,
110 random number generating means, 120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means,
140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means,
170 gaming state transition control means, 175 communication control means,
190M main memory, 191 internal lottery table storage means,
192 lottery flag storage means, 193 stop control table storage means,
194 winning determination table storage means, 199 set value storage means 20 sub-board, 180 effect control means,
190S sub memory, 195 effect data storage means, 196 effect flag storage means,
197 production lottery table storage means, 198A ceiling activation control counter,
198B precursor end determination counter, 198C AT end determination counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device

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An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are successful;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning combination in the internal lottery has won,
And updates the count value by a predetermined value every game under a predetermined condition, before Symbol count value based on a threshold has been reached, the effect condition notifying that can migrate to the assist-time state is determined When the production device performs the notification production, the production state is shifted to the assist time state, and when the production state is staying in the assist time state, when a predetermined combination is won by internal lottery, A gaming machine comprising a presentation control means for causing the presentation device to perform a prize assistance production for assisting a prize,
The production control means
A state transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the assist time state when the count value reaches the threshold value;
When the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery, a precursor game number determination process for determining the number of precursor games,
Based on the fact that a precursor game corresponding to the number of games determined by the precursor game number determination process has been performed, a notification effect execution process for causing the effect device to execute the notification effect is performed.
When transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery in a situation where no precursor game is being performed, the number of games determined by the precursor game number determination process and the assist time state by the state transition lottery Adopting the lesser of the number of games required until the count value reaches the threshold value at the time when the transition is determined as a trigger to transition to the assist time state, performing a precursor game, A gaming machine characterized by shifting to an assist time state. An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are successful;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning combination in the internal lottery has won,
A notification effect that updates the count value by a certain value for each game under a predetermined condition and notifies that the effect state has been determined to shift to the assist time state based on the count value reaching the threshold value. When the production device is executed, the production state is shifted to the assist time state, and when the production state stays in the assist time state, when a predetermined combination is won by internal lottery, the winning of the predetermined combination is won. A gaming machine including an effect control means for causing the effect device to execute an assisting winning effect.
The production control means
A state transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the assist time state when the count value reaches the threshold value;
When the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery, the number of precursor games is tentatively determined, and the number of precursor games is determined based on the number of precursor games tentatively determined The decision process,
Based on the fact that a precursor game corresponding to the number of games determined by the precursor game number determination process has been performed, a notification effect execution process for causing the effect device to execute the notification effect is performed.
If the transition to the assist-time state by said state transition drawing in situations not in aura game is determined, the game number, which is temporarily determined by the previous SL omen game number determination process, the assist time by the state transition lottery A gaming machine, wherein a smaller one of the number of games required until the count value reaches the threshold value when the transition to the state is determined is set as the number of precursor games. An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are successful;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning combination in the internal lottery has won,
Notification that updates the count value by a certain value for each game under a predetermined condition, and notifies that the effect state is determined to shift to the assist time state based on the count value reaching the threshold value When the production device performs the production, the production state is shifted to the assist time state, and when the production state stays in the assist time state, when a predetermined combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning of the predetermined combination is won. A game machine equipped with an effect control means for causing the effect device to execute a winning assist effect that assists
The production control means
A state transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the assist time state when the count value reaches the threshold value;
When the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery, a precursor game number determination process for determining the number of precursor games,
Based on the fact that a precursor game corresponding to the number of games determined by the precursor game number determination process has been performed, a notification effect execution process for causing the effect device to execute the notification effect is performed.
When the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery in a situation where no sign game is being performed, the count value at the time when the transition to the assist time state is determined by the state transition lottery is A gaming machine characterized in that the number of precursor games is set to be less than the number of games required to reach a threshold.

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