JP6473428B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (swivel type gaming machine, slot machine) including 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 the above-described gaming machine, by shifting to the assist time state, which is an effect state in which a winning assist effect for assisting a winning combination is performed, it is possible to change the winning probability of the winning combination and to easily acquire a game medium. A technique for executing a special assist time state that determines a period during which the assist time state continues when the configuration is known and shifts to the assist time state is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-2488, A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, at the start of the assist time state, a special assist time state in which a value is added to a counter that counts the number of times the assist time state is executed every time a specific combination wins is executed. Thus, the period during which the assist time state continues at the start of the assist time state can be varied, and the game in the assist time state can be varied.

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the duration of the assist time state is variable by a special assist time state executed at the start of the assist time state, but the assist time state is started. Since the control process related to the period during which the assist time state continues is not executed, it has been difficult to sufficiently improve the interest of the player in the game until the assist time state is started.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player for a game until the assist time state is started.

(1) The present invention includes a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means (120) for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a small role and a replay
A start switch (230) for detecting a start operation by the player;
A stop switch (240) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start switch, the plurality of reels are rotated, based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch and the result of the internal lottery determined by the internal lottery means. Reel control means (130) for performing reel stop control for stopping the reels;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the active line (L1). 140)
Assist time state control means for performing control related to transition between an assist time state in which a winning assist control for assisting winning of the plurality of types of winnings is executed and a non-assist time state in which the winning assist control is not executed (200),
Control value management means (205b) for managing a control value that is a variable value,
The control value management means, braking when varying control value, running a lottery is performed based on by a result of the winning by the internal lottery is a control value variation lottery the internal lottery means and variations in any of the values Decide what to do,
The assist time state control means includes:
It is possible to execute a period setting process that is a process for setting a period from the determination of the execution of the assist time state to the end thereof,
In the period setting process , executing a process of determining a period from the determination of execution of the assist time state to the end by a predetermined lottery,
In the predetermined lottery, an expected value of a winning period is different depending on the control value managed by the control value managing means.

  In the present invention, there is provided a control value management means for managing a control value that is a variable value, and the assist time state control means is a process for setting a period from when the assist time state is determined to when the assist time state is ended. When the period setting process is executed, the period for executing the assist time state is set based on the control value managed by the control value management means. For this reason, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses the control value managed independently of whether or not the assist time state is executed, so that the assist time state control means executes the period setting process to thereby change the assist time state. Since the period during which the assist time state set in the period setting process is executed can be changed due to fluctuations in the control value in the game until the start, the player's interest in the game until the assist time state starts is improved. Can do.

(2) Further, the gaming machine of the present invention includes an effect control means (180) for controlling effects related to the game,
An effect device (300) for executing an effect controlled by the effect control means,
The control value management means can execute a variation process that is a process of varying the control value when the assist time state control means is executing the non-assist time state,
When the assist time state control means is executing the non-assist time state, the effect control means displays a control value display that is a display corresponding to the control value managed by the control value management means. It is characterized by having a production device execute.

  With this configuration, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the control value that is changed by the changing process executed by the control value management means in the non-assist time state is displayed on the effect device by the control value display by the effect control means. The player can grasp the fluctuation of the value, and the player's interest in the game in the non-assist time state can be improved.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can improve the interest of the player with respect to the game until an assist time state is started can be provided.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the small role that can be won in the non-replay time state to the replay time 3 state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, (B) is the first bonus state, the second bonus It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the small combination which can be won in a state. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the replay that can be won in the non-replay time state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, (B) is the winning aspect of the replay that can be won in the replay time 1 state (C) is a diagram for explaining a winning aspect of replay that can be won in the replay time 2 state, (D) is a figure for explaining a winning aspect of replay that can be won in the replay time 3 state, (E) These are figures explaining the winning aspect of replay that can be won in the bonus internal state. It is a state transition diagram regarding the assist time state which the assist time state control means in the gaming machine of this embodiment of the present invention controls. It is a figure which shows the chance zone lottery table of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the assist time lottery table of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the assist time state execution period lottery table of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal non-assist time state process which each means which comprises a game control means performs in the normal non-assist time state of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed in the normal non-assist time state process shown in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the state in which a lottery value and a control value are both 0 when the effect control means of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention executes variable value display, and (B) is an effect. The figure which shows the state which the value of the lottery value fluctuated from 0, when a control means performs a fluctuation value display, (C) shows that a control value becomes a set value when an effect control means performs a fluctuation value display. It is a figure which shows the state which reached | attained. It is a flowchart which shows the chance zone state process which each means which comprises a game control means performs in the chance zone state of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the assist time preparation state process which each means which comprises a game control means performs in the assist time preparation state of the game machine of embodiment of this invention.

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

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called spinning-type game machine, and is a type of game machine that performs a game using a medal as a game medium.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 as a plurality of reels is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In addition, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted in the casing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, and a control board that controls the operation of the slot machine 1 is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (hereinafter, each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface. One of the symbols is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (not shown) as reel driving means, and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor, and the number of drive pulses of the stepping motor. And by controlling the pulse width and the like, the frame can be stopped in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit and a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotates and 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 cut off. Then, 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 that they can be opened and closed individually. The front upper door UD is provided with 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. 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 from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 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 depending on the combination of the display positions of each reel. Is set. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed number of insertions, is a non-replay time state to a replay time 3 state (a replay time state in which a winning mode of replay is different). Hereinafter, the replay time is referred to as “RT”), and in each of the non-RT state to the RT3 state, the first big bonus, Non-RT internal state to RT3 that shifts when one of the two big bonuses (hereinafter, the big bonus is described as “BB” and the first big bonus and the second big bonus are also described as “BB1, BB2”) is won. An internal state, and a first bonus state and a second bonus state, which are gaming states that shift when either BB1 or BB2 wins Is set to three in any game state of the effective line L1 is activated constituted when the medals corresponding to the prescribed feed amount is turned by the middle of the first reel R1~ third reel R3.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line L1 in the display window DW, and when the symbol combination on the effective line L1 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined role, As a winning combination, medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320.

  A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. Various game information such as display of information suggesting how to press the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 related to the total of the number of payouts or the total number of acquisitions and the payout of medals is displayed.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a display device 330 for performing effects. The display device 330 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various videos and images for assisting the game and for exciting the game. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for producing effects are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or exciting the game are output.

  A main control display device 500 is provided on the front upper door UD. The main control display device 500 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and displays a notification display that is a display corresponding to a winning command that is a control signal created based on winning information that is information on a winning combination in the current game. Is done. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each segment of the main control display device 500 is lit and extinguished in a display mode according to the winning command, so that the player can guess which role is won in the internal lottery. Such notification display is executed.

  Various operation means are provided on the front lower door DD. As the operation means, a single bet button BT for inserting one medal and a max bet button MB for inserting a predetermined number of medals as input operation means for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. The first lever R1 to the third reel R3 are rotated and driven by a start lever SL as a game start operation means for causing the player to execute a start operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Stop buttons B1 to B3 as stop operation means for causing the player to execute a stop operation that triggers the stop of each of the reels R1 to R3, and an adjustment button BS for adjusting the credited medals. Is also provided.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or when the medal is credited more than the predetermined insertion number, the player presses the single bet button BT as many times as the predetermined insertion number. By performing a single bet operation or a max bet operation in which the max bet button MB is pressed, a predetermined number of inserted medals are set in the inserted state, and rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be started. Set to ready state. And when a player performs start operation with respect to the start lever SL, while rotating the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 by the drive of a stepping motor in a control board, the internal lottery using a random number is performed, On the condition that the rotation speeds of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are increased to a predetermined speed and become a steady rotation, the pressing operation of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is permitted, that is, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. The stop operation by is activated.

  Thereafter, when the player depresses the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 (hereinafter referred to as “pressing timing”) at an arbitrary timing, the stop signal output built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is output. A stop switch 240 as a means performs an on operation to change a reel stop signal output to the control board from the off state to the on state. Here, the stop switch includes, for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, and the like.

  In addition, when the player releases the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch corresponding to each of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 performs an off operation, and the reel stop that is output to the control board The signal is changed from the on state to the off state. Then, the control board responds 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 press timing and release timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the game result is paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. ing. Further, when the settlement button BS is pressed while the credited medal is stored in the gaming machine, it corresponds to the number of credits (number of credited medals) from the hopper unit 320 when the settlement button BS is pressed. A settlement process for paying out the number of medals is executed, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout exit MO to the medal tray MP.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 as a control board. The game control means 100 receives various input signals from the input means of the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, and the stop switch 240 as a plurality of operation detection means, and performs various games for executing the game. Calculations are performed, and operations of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340, and the main control display device 500 are controlled based on the calculation results. The functions of the game control means 100 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, or a predetermined information stored in advance in a ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of these programs.

  Further, the game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, An effect control unit 180, a storage unit 190, an assist time state control unit (AT state control unit) 200, and a fluctuation value management unit 205 are included. Each means constituting the game control means 100 reads and executes each control program stored in advance in the storage means 190 when executing each control process.

  The insertion accepting unit 105 performs a process of validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (three) during the insertion acceptance period for accepting the insertion of medals. . Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting unit 105 puts the inserted medals into the insertion state with the specified number of insertions as the limit in accordance with the operation of the medal insertion switch 210. Set. In addition, when the bet operation in which the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is pressed in a state where the medal is credited is performed, the insertion accepting unit 105 performs the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. The credited medal is set to the inserted state with the limit of.

  In the slot machine 1 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 predetermined insertion number is accepted as the game start operation by the player. In addition to triggering the rotation of the reels R1 to R3, the internal lottery means 120 described later triggers the internal lottery.

  The random number generation means 110 is means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random number 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 the present embodiment, the “random number” is not limited to 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 substantially irregular. Values that can function as random numbers are also included.

  The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery in which a player executes a start operation on the start lever SL, and determines whether or not a winning combination is based on a start signal output when the start switch 230 detects the start operation. This is a means for performing lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is selected based on the current gaming state to use the internal lottery table. To do.

  In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and loses (non-winning). . Here, in the state where the game state is any one of the non-RT state to the RT3 state, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D which are selected, and the game state is any one of the non-RT state to the RT3 state, BB1, BB2 In the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table H selected in the non-RT internal state to the RT3 internal state, which is a gaming state to be transferred when winning either of the above, the winning probability of the small role is set to be the same Yes. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes winning areas “bat order bell 1” to winning area “bat order bell 6”, winning area “common bell role” (hereinafter referred to as batting order bell 1), The random number is associated with each of the winning area “cherry role” and the winning area “watermelon role”.

  Further, in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, bonuses are set as objects for lottery, and random numbers are respectively associated with the winning area “BB1” and the winning area “BB2” as winning areas including only the bonus. Yes. Here, the winning area “BB1” includes BB1, and the winning area “BB2” includes BB2 having a different symbol combination at the time of winning from BB1.

  In the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, the winning area “BB1 & cherry role”, the winning area “BB2 & cherry role”, and the winning area “BB1 & watermelon role” are included as winning areas including small roles and bonuses. , Random numbers are respectively associated with the winning area “BB2 & watermelon combination”. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning area “BB1 & cherry role”, the winning area “BB2 & cherry role”, the winning area “BB1 & watermelon role”, and the winning area “BB2 & watermelon role” are the internal lottery tables. A to a winning area set as a lottery target in the internal lottery table D. In the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table H, it corresponds to the winning area “BB1 & cherry role” and the winning area “BB2 & cherry role”. The same number of random numbers as the assigned random numbers are associated with the winning area “cherry role”, and the same number of random numbers as those associated with the winning area “BB1 & watermelon role” and the winning area “BB2 & watermelon role” Is associated with the winning area “watermelon role”, so that the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H Winning probability of winning is configured to be the same.

  In the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table H selected in the non-RT internal state to the RT3 internal state which is a gaming state executed after winning of either BB1 or BB2, BB1 and BB2 are not set as the lottery targets. The internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D are different in the winning aspect of replay that can be won. And in the internal lottery table I and the internal lottery table J that are selected when the gaming state is the first bonus state or the second bonus state, all the small combinations set as the lottery targets in the non-RT state to the RT3 state A random number is associated with each of the winning area “JAC”, which is a winning mode (winning area) that is won in duplicate, and replay.

  FIG. 3A is a diagram showing details of a winning area including a small combination that can be won in a non-RT state to an RT3 state and a non-RT internal state to an RT3 internal state. As shown in FIG. 3A, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a small combination that can be won in the non-RT state to the RT3 state and the non-RT internal state to the RT3 internal state (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”). There are bells, special small roles 1 to 6, special cherries 6 and cherries and watermelons. As the winning area for the small role where multiple types of winning roles are selected, the winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning The area “batting order bell 6” is set.

  Here, the “batting order” means the order in which the pressing operation is performed on the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, and includes six hitting orders of the hitting order 1 to the hitting order 6. In the slot machine 1 of the present 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. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 changes, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

  The batting order 1 is a batting order referred to as a so-called forward push in which a stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B1, the stop button B2, and the stop button B3. The batting order 2 is a batting order called so-called scissors, in which stop operations are executed in the order of the stop button B1, the stop button B3, and the stop button B2. The batting order 3 is a batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of the stop button B2, the stop button B1, and the stop button B3. The batting order 4 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B2, the stop button B3, and the stop button B1. The batting order 5 is a batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B1 → stop button B2. The hitting order 6 is a hitting order called so-called reverse pressing in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B2 → stop button B1.

  The winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is a winning area in which the bell and any one of the special small roles 1 to 6 overlap. Here, when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in an appropriate batting order at the time of winning in the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”, the bell is pressed at the timing of pressing each stop button. For example, when the winning combination is a winning combination in the winning area “batting order bell 1”, when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1, the winning combination is made. In the special small role 1 to special small role 6, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed down in a batting order other than the batting order that can win the bell when the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 6 is won, and each stop button A winning combination that can be won when the pressing timing is appropriate. For example, when the winning area “batting order bell 1” is won, the stop button B1 to stop in any of the batting order 2 to 6 A prize is awarded when the button B3 is pressed and the stop timing of each stop button is appropriate.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pushed down in a batting order in which the bell cannot be won when winning the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”. In addition, when each stop button is pressed down at a pressing timing at which the special small combination 1 to special small combination 6 cannot be won, a miss that does not win any combination occurs. Further, in the following description, the batting order in which the bells can be won when winning in the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is also referred to as correct answer batting order. In addition, a batting order in which a bell cannot be won at the time of winning from the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is also described as an incorrect answer batting order.

  The winning area “common bell role” is configured such that a bell can be won and the bell can win regardless of the order of hitting and the timing of pressing. In addition, the winning area “cherry role” is a small role that is configured to be able to win when the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate, and at least one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the time of winning. A cherry that is a small part in which cherry symbols are displayed on at least one of the upper, middle and lower stages of one reel is won. In addition, the winning area “watermelon role” is a small role that is configured to be able to win when the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate, and at least one of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the time of winning. A watermelon that is a small part in which watermelon symbols are displayed on at least one of the upper, middle, and lower stages of one reel is won. Here, the winning area “cherry role” and the winning area “watermelon role” have lower winning probabilities than the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” and the winning area “common bell role”. It is configured. If the winning timing of the winning area “cherry role” is a pressing timing at which the stop button B1 cannot be pressed, the player cannot miss any winning combination. In addition, when the winning area “watermelon role” is selected, if the timing of pressing the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is the pressing timing at which the watermelon cannot be won, the player will not win any of the roles. Become.

  The winning area “BB1 & cherry role” wins BB1 and cherry, and the winning area “BB2 & cherry role” wins BB2 and cherry. The winning area “BB1 & watermelon role” wins BB1 and watermelon, and the winning area “BB2 & watermelon role” wins BB2 and watermelon. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 so that the small role wins in preference to the bonus. In the winning area “BB1 & cherry role”, the winning area “BB2 & cherry role”, the winning area “BB1 & watermelon role”, and the winning area “BB2 & watermelon role”, the small role is won. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at a pressing timing at which the player cannot press, no winning combination is made.

  The payout of the bell is set to a payout number (for example, 9) that is larger than the specified number of inserts at the time of winning. Further, the watermelon payout is set to a payout number (for example, 5) which is larger than the specified number of inserted coins at the time of winning. In addition, the cherry payout is set to a payout number (for example, two) smaller than the predetermined number of inserts at the time of winning. The payouts of special small combination 1 to special small combination 6 are set to a number of payouts (for example, one) smaller than the predetermined number of inserted at the time of winning.

  Next, the winning area “JAC” will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a winning area of a small combination that can be won in the first bonus state and the second bonus state. As shown in FIG. 3 (B), JAC wins all of the small combinations that can be won in the non-RT state to the RT3 state of bell, special small combination 1 to special small combination 6, cherry and watermelon. It is a winning area. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning area “JAC” is won, in the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the bell with the largest payout number at the time of winning wins with priority over other roles. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are controlled. As a result, when the winning area “JAC” is won, the bell wins regardless of the stop order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the pressing timing.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, a random number (lottery random number) generated by the random number generator 110 for each game is acquired, and the acquired random number is selected in the lottery table selection process. Compared with the lottery table, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won based on the comparison result.

  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 slot machine 1 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 storage unit 190.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a winning state are carried over for the next game regardless of the winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to a non-winning state is prepared. BB1 and BB2 are associated with the former carry-over possible flag, and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when a winning area including either BB1 or BB2 is won by internal lottery, a process of carrying over the winning state of the lottery flags of BB1 and BB2 until BB1 and BB2 wins is performed. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning states of the lottery flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, if a small role or replay is won in a game in which the winning state of the lottery flags of BB1 and BB2 is carried over, the lottery flags and internal lottery of BB1 and BB2 already won The lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations consisting of the small winning combination and replay lottery flag are set in the winning state.

  The internal lottery means 120 creates a winning command that is a control signal based on the winning area won in the internal lottery when the internal lottery is executed, and each means constituting the game control means 100 and the main control display device 500. The winning command is transmitted to the output means such as. The winning command created by the internal lottery means 120 includes information on the winning combination included in the winning area and information related to the display executed by the main control display device 500. It should be noted that the internal lottery means 120 is different in the winning command when the AT state control means 200 (to be described later) is executing the AT state and when the non-AT state is being executed even in the same winning area. It may be configured to be able to create. Specifically, when the internal lottery means 120 is in the non-AT state, the internal lottery means 120 creates a common winning command even if the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is won in the internal lottery. In the AT state, when a winning area “batting order bell 1” to a winning area “batting order bell 6” is won by internal lottery, different winning commands may be created. .

  The reel control means 130 is driven by the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the output of the start signal from the start switch 230 that operates when the player performs a start operation on the start lever SL. The rotation drive of is started. In addition, the reel control means 130, when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is a rotation state in which the rotation is a steady rotation at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm), the stop button B1 corresponding to each reel. Control for enabling the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 when the stop button B3 is pressed is executed. The reel control means 130 stops supplying the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 based on the detection of the stop operation. Then, control is performed to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. At this time, the reel control unit 130 performs control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the stepping motor in a manner corresponding to the lottery flag setting state, that is, the result of the internal lottery. That is, the reel control means 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is pressed. Thus, control is performed to stop the reel at the determined stop position.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, 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 button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed. The reel is stopped. Here, when the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the reel is stopped from the time when the stop button is pressed based on the diameter and rotation speed of each reel. Up to 4 frames can be rotated up to this point. 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. The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is valid when the position is within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line L1 at the time when the operation is pressed. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed so that the reel is displayed at the display position on the line L1.

  Here, the reel control means 130 receives the start signal output when the start switch 230 detects the start operation, starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and starts one game. In this case, a waiting time (about 4.1 seconds) generally called a wait (or wait time) is set. Then, when the reel control means 130 receives a start signal from the start switch 230 within a period from the setting of the standby time until the standby time elapses, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the standby time has elapsed. Is configured to start rotation. With this configuration, the reel control means 130 can start a game after a minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed as a certain time from the start of one game to the start of the next game. .

  The reel control unit 130 refers to a logic calculation process for obtaining a stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation and a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, so that the reel control unit 130 rotates. Table reference processing for determining the stop position is performed.

  First, in the logic calculation processing, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is actuated, that is, when the pressing operation of the stop button is detected according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the range. Here, the reel control means 130 is a reel index which is information indicating that the reel output once has been rotated when the photo sensor provided in the reel unit 310 detects the reel position detection unit provided in each reel. And the rotation state of the reel at the time when the reel stop signal is received from the stop switch 240 using the rotation angle from the reel reference position at which the reel index is detected (calculated from the number of times of supply of the drive pulse supplied to the stepping motor). To get. 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 the logic calculation process, 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, and the like. When there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority, the actual stop position is determined by table reference processing.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”. In the logic operation processing, when the lottery flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the stop including the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination having the highest priority according to the priority order associated with each winning combination. The priority is determined so that the position candidate has a higher priority than the stop position candidate including the symbols constituting the winning form of the role having a low priority.

  Note that, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small roles are won in the internal lottery, the method of obtaining the priority of the stop position candidates depends on the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line L1. There are a method for obtaining the priority and a method for obtaining the priority according to the number of medals to be paid out based on a payout predetermined for the small role. In the case of obtaining the priority of the stop position candidates in accordance with the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line L1, a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern that can be displayed on the effective line L1 (hereinafter, “winning symbol combination”). The priority of each stop position candidate is determined so that the priority becomes higher as the stop position increases in number. In addition, when the priority of the stop position candidates is obtained according to the number of medals paid out, the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small role corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line L1 is large. The priority of each stop position candidate is determined so that the higher the priority is, the higher the stop position becomes, that is, the stop position where a small combination with a large payout can be won. However, when determining the priority of stop position candidates according to the number of paid-out medals, if a small role with the same payout is won in duplicate, each of the small positions can be won. Candidate priorities are treated as the same.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining reel stop position candidates. Here, the pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that the 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 combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state in a winning form, while the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the non-winning state Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so that it does not stop.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, the display is made on the active line L1 when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination that has been set is a predetermined winning combination. The winning determination table is configured so that the presence / absence of a bonus, replay, or small role can be determined (hereinafter referred to as “winning determination”) based on the symbol combination displayed on the active line L1 when each reel is stopped. It is prepared.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the bell is displayed when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in the correct hit order or the winning area “ When winning the “common bell role”, a winning arrangement is always possible regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. That is, the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the bells are arranged on the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position. Similarly, the replay and the bell B are configured so that a winning can be surely performed regardless of the pressing timing of each stop button. On the other hand, BB1, BB2, special small part 1 to special small part 6, cherry, and watermelon are each in a state where the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of each winning combination are within the range of the number of sliding symbols. The reels are arranged on each reel so that they are displayed on the effective line L1 when the stop button is stopped.

  And in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, each process is performed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determination process. As each process executed based on the winning combination determination result, for example, when a small combination wins, a process for determining the number of medals to be paid out to the payout control means 150 is performed, and when a replay wins. Causes the replay processing means 160 to execute processing without consuming medals in the next game, and when a bonus is won, processing to shift the gaming state to the gaming state transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout 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 a medal corresponding to the determined number of payouts is used as a payout device. Control to cause the hopper unit 320 to pay out is performed. In the present embodiment, as described above, among the bells and watermelons that are set to have a larger number of payouts than the specified number of coins to be inserted, the bell payout is determined to be nine and the watermelon payout is determined to be five. Yes. In addition, among the special small roles 1 to 6 and cherries that are set to be paid out less than the specified number, the dividends of the special small roles 1 to 6 are all determined as one. Cherry dividends are set at two.

  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 configured to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. In the case where credits for medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190 (credited) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of medals is performed to virtually pay out medals.

  The replay processing means 160 determines that the symbol combination indicating the replay winning of any of the plurality of types of replay roles described later is stopped and displayed on the active line L1 by the winning determination means 140, and when the replay wins, For the next game, a replay process (re-game process) is performed to set the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion that automatically inserts the same number of medals as the previous game without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line L1 as that of the previous game is set.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 performs an RT state transition control process for transitioning between a non-RT state to an RT3 state, a winning area “BB1”, a winning area “BB2”, a winning area “BB1 & cherry role”, and a winning area “BB2 &” A bonus internal state transition control process for transitioning to a gaming state corresponding to the current gaming state at the time of winning one of the winning areas including the bonus of “cherry role”, winning area “BB1 & watermelon role”, winning area “BB2 & watermelon role”; When the BB1 and BB2 wins, the game state transition control is performed with the bonus state transition control process for shifting from the current gaming state to the gaming state corresponding to the winning bonus.

  FIG. 4 is a state transition diagram showing gaming states that can be shifted from each gaming state in the gaming state transition control executed by the gaming state transition control means 170. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a winning mode (winning area) of replays in each gaming state including RT1 transition replays to RT3 transition replays that are replays that trigger the transition of the gaming state in each gaming state. In the following description, the non-RT state to RT3 state are collectively referred to as “non-bonus state”, the non-RT internal state to RT3 internal state are collectively referred to as “bonus internal state”, and the first bonus state, The second bonus state is collectively referred to as “bonus state”. In the following description, the winning areas “batting order replay 1” to winning area “batting order replay 11”, the winning area “normal replay”, and the winning area “chance replay” shown in FIG. 5 are summarized. Also described as “replay role”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the non-RT state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and a transition from the non-RT state to the RT1 state and the RT3 state is possible. Specifically, in the internal lottery in the non-RT state, any one of the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is won, and the stop button B1 to stop button B3 are pressed, and the reel control means If the symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the small combination, replay, and bonus is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control at 130, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Further, in the internal lottery in the non-RT state, any one of the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5” is won, and the stop button B1 to stop button B3 is pressed, and the reel controller 130 performs the reel operation. When the winning symbol combination of RT3 transition replay is displayed on the active line L1 by the stop control, the state shifts to the RT3 state. In the non-RT state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table J, the replay winning probability is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3, and the winning condition for the transition to the RT3 state is established by winning. The winning area “normal replay” including the normal replay in which the replay processing by the replay processing means 160 is executed by winning the winning area “batting order replay 1” including the RT3 transition replay to the winning area “batting order replay 5”, etc. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A in which the winning area “chance replay” in which the winning probability is set lower than that of the replay role is set as a lottery target.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the non-RT state, as the winning area including replay, the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5”, the winning area “normal replay”, and the winning area “Chance Replay” is configured so that it can be won.

  In the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5”, the RT3 transition replay and the normal replay overlap and win. Here, the RT3 transition replay is a predetermined set in each of the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5” when winning the winning area “batting order replay 1” to winning area “batting order replay 5”. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the hit order, the winning combination is to be won regardless of the press timing of each stop button. For example, when the winning area “batting order replay 1” is won The reel control means 130 causes the reel control means 130 to display the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay on the effective line L1 when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in any one of the batting orders 2 to 6. The stop is controlled. In addition, the normal replay is performed when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in a batting order other than the batting order capable of winning the RT3 transition replay when winning the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5”. For example, if the winning combination is a winning combination “batting order replay 1” and the stop button B1 to stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1, the winning symbol combination of the normal replay is effective. The reel control means 130 controls the reel stop so as to be displayed on the line L1. As shown in FIG. 5A, in the normal replay, when the winning area “normal replay” is won, and the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at any hitting order and pressing timing, it is won. To do.

  In addition, the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5” is configured so that the RT3 transition replay and the normal replay overlap, but the winning mode for overlapping winning is different, for example, winning In the area “batting order replay 1”, RT3 transition replay and normal replay are selected and the winning area “batting order replay 2” is RT3 transition replay, normal replay, RT3 transition replay, and normal replay. Different special replays 1 are overlapped and the winning area “batting order replay 3” is RT3 transition replay, normal replay, RT3 transition replay, normal replay and special replay 1 and special replay 2 are different in winning symbol combination , Is the winning prize, and the winning area “Batting Order Replay 4” Rei and RT3 transition replay, normal replay, special replay 1 and special replay 2 and special replay 3 which have different winning symbol combinations are won repeatedly, and the winning area “batting order replay 5” is RT3 transition replay and normal replay The RT3 transition replay, the normal replay, and the special replay 1 to the special replay 3 are configured so that the special replay 4 having a different winning symbol combination and the winning combination are duplicated. Note that the reel control means 130 presses the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 in any order when the winning area “batting order replay 2” to the winning area “batting order replay 5” is won by the internal lottery means 120. Even when operated, the reel stop control is executed so that the winning symbol combinations of the special replay 1 to the special replay 4 are not displayed.

  Chance replay is a replay that has a winning symbol combination different from other replays. Wins regardless of stop button stroke order and pressing timing. As shown in FIGS. 5 (A) to 5 (E), the normal replay and the chance replay are configured so that they can be won in any game state of the non-bonus state and the bonus internal state. In addition, the winning probability of the winning area “Chance Replay” is the winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 11” set in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H and the winning area “normal replay”. The probability is set lower than any winning probability.

  The RT1 state is a gaming state that shifts to a non-RT state when a symbol combination different from any of the winning symbol combinations of a small combination, replay, and bonus is displayed on the active line L1 by reel stop control by the reel control means 130. The transition from the RT1 state to the RT2 state and the RT3 state is possible. Specifically, in the RT1 state, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in the hitting order in which the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 8” is won and the RT3 transition replay can be won. When the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the transition is made to the RT3 state. Further, in the RT1 state, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the order of winning in which the winning area “batting order replay 6” to the winning area “batting order replay 8” is won and the RT2 transition replay can be won, When the winning symbol combination of RT2 transition replay is displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the state shifts to the RT2 state. In the RT1 state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table J, the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 1.5, so that the probability of winning a small role, replay or bonus is extremely high. The winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 8”, the winning area “normal replay”, and the winning area “chance replay” are set as lottery targets. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table B is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the RT1 state, as the winning area including the replay, the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 8”, the winning area “normal replay”, and the winning area “ “Chance Replay”, and can be won.

  In the winning area “batting order replay 6” to the winning area “batting order replay 8”, RT2 transition replay and RT3 transition replay overlap and win. Here, the RT2 transition replay is a predetermined set for each of the winning area “batting order replay 6” to the winning area “batting order replay 8” when winning area “batting order replay 6” to winning area “batting order replay 8” is won. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order, it is a winning combination that wins regardless of the pressing timing of each stop button. For example, when the winning area “batting order replay 6” is won When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in the batting order 1 or the batting order 2, the reel control means 130 controls the reel stop so that the winning symbol combination of the RT2 transition replay is displayed on the effective line L1.

  In addition, the winning area “batting order replay 6” to the winning area “batting order replay 8” is configured so that the RT2 transition replay and the RT3 transition replay overlap, but the winning modes for overlapping winning are different, for example, In the winning area “batting order replay 6”, the RT2 transition replay and RT3 transition replay are won, and in the winning area “batting order replay 7”, the RT2 transition replay, RT3 transition replay and special replay 1 are won. The winning area “batting order replay 8” is configured such that RT2 transition replay, RT3 transition replay, and special replay 2 are overlapped. Note that the reel control means 130 presses the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 in any order when the winning area “batting order replay 7” and the winning area “batting order replay 8” are won by the internal lottery means 120. Even when operated, reel stop control is executed so that the winning symbol combination of special replay 1 and special replay 2 is not displayed.

  The RT2 state is a gaming state that transitions when the winning symbol combination of RT2 transition replay is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the RT1 state. A transition from the RT2 state to the RT1 state is possible. Specifically, in the RT2 state, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in the order in which the winning area “batting order replay 9” to the winning area “batting order replay 11” is won and the RT1 transition replay can be won. When the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the transition is made to the RT3 state. In the RT2 state, the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is won, and the stop button B1 to stop button B3 is pressed, and the reel control means 130 performs reel stop control. Even when a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any of the small combinations, replays, and bonuses is displayed on the active line L1, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT2 state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table J, when the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 1.5, the probability of winning either a small role, replay or bonus is extremely high. The winning area “batting order replay 9” to the winning area “batting order replay 11”, the winning area “normal replay”, and the winning area “chance replay” are set as lottery targets. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, in the RT2 state, as the winning area including the replay, the winning area “batting order replay 9” to the winning area “batting order replay 11”, the winning area “normal replay”, and the winning area “ “Chance Replay”, and can be won.

  In the winning area “batting order replay 9” to winning area “batting order replay 11”, RT1 transition replay and normal replay overlap and win. Here, the RT1 transition replay is a predetermined set for each of the winning area “batting order replay 6” to the winning area “batting order replay 8” at the time of winning the winning area “batting order replay 9” to winning area “batting order replay 11”. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the hitting order, the winning combination is won regardless of the pressing timing of each stop button. For example, when the winning area “batting order replay 9” is won. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1 or the batting order 2, the reel control means 130 performs reel stop control so that the winning symbol combination of the RT1 transition replay is displayed on the effective line L1.

  In addition, the winning area “batting order replay 9” to the winning area “batting order replay 11” are configured to overlap in the RT1 transition replay and the normal replay, but are configured such that the winning mode of overlapping winning is different. In the area “batting order replay 9”, RT1 transition replay and normal replay are selected and the winning area “batting order replay 10” is selected, and RT1 transition replay, normal replay and special replay 1 are selected and selected. “Batting order replay 11” is configured such that RT2 transition replay, normal replay, and special replay 2 are won in duplicate. The reel control means 130, when the winning area “batting order replay 10” and the winning area “batting order replay 11” are won by internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in any hit order. Even when operated, reel stop control is executed so that the winning symbol combination of special replay 1 and special replay 2 is not displayed.

  The RT3 state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, and enters the RT3 state. When transitioned, the game state transition control means 170 sets a value (32 games in the present embodiment) corresponding to a predetermined number of games set in a game number counter (not shown) of the storage means 190. The transition from the RT3 state to the non-RT state is possible. Specifically, in the RT3 state, when the game of 32 games is executed and the value stored in the number-of-games counter becomes 0, the non-RT state is entered. In the RT3 state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table D in which the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3 among the internal lottery tables A to J. In the internal lottery table D, as shown in FIG. 5D, the winning area “normal replay” and the winning area “chance replay” are set as the lottery targets in the internal lottery.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state is changed between the non-RT state and the RT3 state, thereby realizing different gaming properties in each gaming state. Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the non-RT state and the RT3 state in which a normal game is executed, either a small role, a replay, or a bonus is won, or neither role is won. It becomes the composition which becomes non-winning (losing).

  Also, in the RT1 state where the probability of winning a replay is set to a high probability of about 1 / 1.5, the probability of winning in the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 8” is also high. When the non-AT state in which the winning assist control is not executed is executed by the AT state control means 200 described later, the batting order in which the normal replay or the RT2 transfer replay can be won is not notified, and the RT3 transfer replay wins. It is easy, that is, it is configured to increase the frequency of shifting the gaming state from the RT1 state to the RT3 state. Further, in the RT1 state, when the AT state is executed by the AT state control means 200, the normal replay or RT2 transition replay is won at the time of winning from the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 8”. The game state can be smoothly transitioned from the RT1 state to the RT2 state by informing the batting order that can be played.

  Also, in the RT2 state in which the probability of winning the replay is set to a high probability of about 1 / 1.5, the probability of winning the winning area “batting order replay 9” to the winning area “batting order replay 11” is also increased. When the non-AT state is executed by the AT state control means 200, the batting order in which the normal replay can be won is not notified when the winning area “batting order replay 9” to the winning area “batting order replay 11” is won. It is configured so that the transition replay is easy to win, that is, the frequency of transitioning the gaming state from the RT2 state to the RT1 state is increased. In the RT2 state, when the AT state is executed by the AT state control means 200, the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” and the winning area “batting order replay 9” to the winning area “ When the winning order of “batting order replay 11” is won, the batting order in which the bell or the normal replay can be won is notified, so that it becomes easier for the player to win a medal by winning the bell and the gaming state from the RT2 state to the RT1 state In addition to being prevented from making a transition to the game, in order to win a small role, replay, or bonus without being unwinned in the internal lottery, the player's medal consumption is reduced.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 executes bonus internal state transition control processing for transitioning the gaming state to the bonus internal state corresponding to the current non-bonus state when the winning area including the bonus is won in the internal lottery. Specifically, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the non-RT state to the non-RT internal state when, for example, the winning area “BB1” is won in the internal lottery in the non-RT state.

  In the non-RT internal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table J, the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 5.0, and the winning area “normal replay” and the winning area “chance replay” are set as replay roles. ”And an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table E set as a lottery target is performed. Further, in the RT1 internal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table F set substantially the same as the internal lottery table E. Further, in the RT2 internal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table G set substantially the same as the internal lottery table E. Further, in the internal state of RT3, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table H set substantially the same as the internal lottery table E.

  Here, in the non-RT internal state and the RT3 internal state, an internal lottery is executed using an internal lottery table having a higher replay win probability than the non-RT state and the RT3 state, which are game states before winning the bonus. The On the other hand, in the RT1 internal state and the RT2 internal state, an internal lottery is executed using an internal lottery table having a lower replay win probability than the RT1 state and the RT2 state, which are game states before winning the bonus. As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a winning area including a bonus is won by internal lottery, the lottery flag is carried over in a winning state until the winning bonus is won. For this reason, in the slot machine 1, when winning a small combination or replay in the internal lottery in the bonus internal state, the small combination and bonus or replay and bonus are overlapped. As described above, in the slot machine 1, priorities are determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”. Also, in the slot machine 1, the special small roles 1 to 6 that are won when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are properly pressed, the special small roles 1 to 1 that have been won at the time of winning the cherry and watermelon are selected. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed at the pressing timing at which the special small role 6, cherry, or watermelon cannot be won, no winning combination (losing) is made in which no winning combination is won.

  For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of replay between the RT1 internal state and the RT2 internal state is set to be lower than the winning probability of replay in the RT1 state and the RT2 state. By being configured so that it can be won (lost), it is configured so that a state where a bonus is won independently can occur. Thereby, in the slot machine 1, in the RT1 internal state and the RT2 internal state, when the internal lottery is a non-winning (losing), it is possible to win a bonus in which the lottery flag is continuously set to the winning state.

  The first bonus state is a gaming state that transitions when the winning symbol combination of BB1 is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the bonus internal state, and transitions to the first bonus state. In this case, the game state transition control means 170 adds a value to a bonus end determination counter (not shown) which is a counter included in the storage means 190 and is a counter for counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus state. Be started. The transition from the first bonus state to the non-RT state is possible. Specifically, in the first bonus state, more than 270 medals are paid out, and the value stored in the bonus end determination counter is a value corresponding to a predetermined number of payouts (in this embodiment, 270 sheets), the non-RT state is entered. In the first bonus state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table J, an internal lottery in which the winning area “JAC” is set as the winning area for the small role and the winning area “chance replay” is set as the winning area for the replay An internal lottery with reference to Table I is performed.

  The second bonus state is a gaming state in which the BB2 winning symbol combination is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 in the bonus internal state, and the transition to the second bonus state is made. In this case, the gaming state transition control means 170 starts adding a value to the bonus end determination counter. The transition from the second bonus state to the non-RT state is possible. Specifically, in the second bonus state, more than 54 medals are paid out, and the value stored in the bonus end determination counter is a value corresponding to a predetermined number of payouts (in this embodiment, When it reaches (54 sheets), it shifts to non-RT state. In the second bonus state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table J, the internal lottery in which the winning area “JAC” is set as the winning area for the small role and the winning area “chance replay” is set as the winning area for the replay An internal lottery with reference to Table J is performed.

  The effect control means 180 is based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195 and relates to effects related to the game, such as display effects performed using the display device 330 and sound effects performed using the audio device 340, for example. Take control. Specifically, when the player operates the respective components of the slot machine 1 for the operation of the medal insertion, the single bet button BT, the maximum bet button MB, the start lever SL, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, or the like When a game event such as a state change occurs, the first reel is turned on or blinking, the display content of the display device 330 is changed, the sound is output from the speaker, and the start signal is output from the start switch 230. By performing an effect using the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that delays the start of rotation of the R1 to the third reel R3, an effect for exciting the game or an execution control for assisting the game is performed. .

  Further, the effect control means 180 causes each component constituting the effect device 300 to execute an effect based on each effect state. In the present embodiment, the production control unit 180 acquires a random number from the random number storage area of the random number generation unit 110 for each lottery process using a random number, and a plurality of production lotteries stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196. Each lottery process is executed using an effect lottery table necessary for each lottery process.

  In addition, when the value is set in the lottery value counter 199b of the fluctuation value storage unit 199 by the fluctuation value management unit 205 described later, the effect control unit 180 displays in accordance with the value set in the lottery value counter 199b. The rendering device 300 is configured to execute a certain lottery value display. Further, when the value is set in the control value counter 199c of the fluctuation value storage unit 199, the effect control unit 180 displays a control value display that is a display corresponding to the value set in the control value counter 199c. Is configured to be executed. Details of the lottery value display and the control value display will be described later.

  The AT state control means 200 is between the assist time state (AT state) in which the winning assist control for assisting winning of the winning combination is executed and the non-assist time state (non-AT state) in which the winning assist control is not executed. The control related to the transition is executed. In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 uses the internal lottery as a control for increasing the probability that a predetermined winning combination wins when winning in an internal lottery in a winning area with different winning combinations depending on the batting order in the AT state. Which winning area is the winning area won by the internal lottery by causing the means 120 to create different winning commands according to the winning areas that are won and transmitting the created winning commands to the main control display device 500. The winning assistance control, which is the control executed by the main control display device 500, is performed to notify the player. Here, the winning areas subject to winning assistance control include the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”, and the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 11”. It is. In addition, the role that increases the probability of winning by winning assist control is the winning bell of winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 6”, winning area “batting order replay 1” to winning area “batting order replay 5”. The normal area replay when winning area “batting order replay 9” to winning area “batting order replay 11” is won, and RT2 transition replay when winning area “batting order replay 6” to winning area “batting order replay 8” is won.

  When the AT state is being executed by the AT state control means 200, the effect control means 180 is based on the winning command transmitted from the internal lottery means 120, and a winning assist effect that is an effect that assists the winning of a specific combination. Execute. For example, when the winning command indicating that the winning area “batting order bell 1” has been won in the internal lottery is transmitted from the internal lottery means 120, the effect control means 180 determines the correct batting order in which the bell can be won. The winning assistance effect informed by is executed.

  The AT state control unit 200 executes control processing in the non-AT state and the AT state using each data stored in the state control data storage unit 197 of the storage unit 190. Specifically, the AT state control unit 200 performs a lottery table for comparison with random numbers acquired from the random number generation unit 110, for example, when performing an AT lottery that is a lottery for determining whether to execute the AT state. The AT lottery table is acquired from the state control data storage means 197 and AT lottery is executed. The state control data storage unit 197 also stores various flags that are set to the ON state or the OFF state when the AT state control unit 200 executes the control process in the non-AT state and the AT state.

  In this way, the transition of the gaming state to the RT2 state in which a replay is won with a high probability, and a bell in which a specified number of medals are paid out as a specific role, rather than the non-AT state as the first state The AT state that will be advantageous to the player by increasing the probability of winning the RT2 transition replay that triggers the game and the normal replay that prevents the transition from the RT1 state or the RT2 state to the RT3 state is This constitutes the second state in the embodiment. Further, the AT lottery for determining whether or not the AT state is executed constitutes the second state execution lottery in the present embodiment.

  The fluctuation value management unit 205 executes control for managing a fluctuation value that is a variable value. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, two kinds of fluctuation values, a lottery value and a control value, are provided as fluctuation values, and a lottery value management unit 205a that executes control for managing the lottery value and a control value are managed. Control value management means 205b for executing the control to be performed. The fluctuation value management unit 205 is configured to be able to execute a fluctuation process that is a process of changing a fluctuation value in a state in which a normal non-AT state, which will be described later, is executed by the AT state control unit 200. .

  The fluctuation value management means 205 of this embodiment determines whether to fluctuate the fluctuation value between the lottery value and the control value when a winning area including cherry, watermelon, and chance replay is won by internal lottery. Execute a lottery for variable value distribution. When the fluctuation value management means 205 decides to change the lottery value in the fluctuation value distribution lottery, it changes the lottery value to the lottery value management means 205a and decides to change the control value in the fluctuation value distribution lottery. In this case, the control value management unit 205b changes the control value to execute a change process for changing the change value. Further, when the bonus is won, the fluctuation value management means 205 changes the lottery value in the lottery value management means 205a and also changes the control value in the control value management means 205b. The winning combination by which the lottery value and the control value are changed by winning by the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the cherry, the watermelon, and the chance replay constitute a change trigger in this embodiment. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, winning the variable opportunity means winning area “cherry role”, winning area “BB1 & cherry role”, winning area “BB2 & cherry role”, winning area “watermelon role” This means that the winning area “BB1 & watermelon role”, the winning area “BB2 & watermelon role”, or the winning area “chance replay” is won.

  In the variation process, the variation value management unit 205 is configured to cumulatively vary the variation value with respect to a basic value that is a basic value. Specifically, the lottery value management unit 205a of the variation value management unit 205 stores a variation value stored by the variation value management unit 205 when executing a process of varying the lottery value in the variation process. The value stored in the lottery value counter 199b, which is a counter included in the means 199 and counts the lottery value, is added every time the variation process is executed from the basic value “0”, thereby obtaining the lottery value. It is configured to fluctuate cumulatively. Further, the control value management unit 205b of the variation value management unit 205 is a counter included in the variation value storage unit 199 and counts lottery values when executing a process of varying the control value among the variation processes. The control value is cumulatively changed by adding the value stored in the control value counter 199c from the basic value “0” each time the change process is executed. In the present embodiment, the initial value of the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is the value “0”. Further, the initial value of the stored value of the control value counter 199c is the value “0”.

  Further, the fluctuation value management means 205 is a counter included in the fluctuation value storage means 199 when the fluctuation processing is executed, and a fluctuation value continuation counter 199a which is a counter for counting the number of games after the fluctuation processing is executed. A value (for example, 15 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games is set, and a value stored in the fluctuation value continuation counter 199a (hereinafter, a value stored in each counter) until a game of 15 games is executed. (Also referred to as “stored value”) is subtracted by “1”, which is a value corresponding to one game. Then, when the stored value of the variation value continuation counter 199a reaches the value “0”, the variation value management unit 205 stores the value “0” as the basic value in the lottery value management unit 205a. The control value management means 205b returns the stored value of the control value counter 199c to the basic value “0”, thereby returning the fluctuation value that has been cumulatively changed by the fluctuation process to the basic value. The reset process is executed.

  Next, the details of the relationship between the AT state control unit 200 and the fluctuation value management unit 205 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing details of the non-AT state and the AT state executed by the AT state control means 200 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the AT state control means 200 sets the normal non-assist time state (normal non-AT state) as the first non-assist time state and the chance zone as the second non-assist time state as the non-AT state. State (CZ state). Further, the AT state control means 200 has, as the CZ state, first CZ state to third CZ state, which have different probabilities determined for execution of the AT state. In addition, the AT state control means 200 includes, as the AT state, an assist time preparation state (AT preparation state), a first assist time start state (first AT start state), and a second assist time start state (second AT). A start time state) and a normal assist time state (normal AT state).

  The normal non-AT state is a non-AT state where the winning assist control is not executed and is a state executed when not in the CZ state, and is a state that continues until a transition is made to another state. In the normal non-AT state of the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 executes a CZ lottery that determines which of the first CZ state to the third CZ state is to be started when a bonus is won. Details of the CZ lottery will be described later. In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200, for example, performs AT when a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) are executed during execution of the non-AT state without executing the AT state. It may be determined that the condition for executing the state is satisfied and the AT state is executed.

  The CZ state is a state in which the execution is determined when the CZ lottery is won in the normal non-AT state, and the AT lottery for determining the execution of the AT state is executed. In the CZ state, the AT state control unit 200 starts the CZ state when the gaming state is shifted from the bonus internal state to the bonus state by the gaming state transition control unit 170, and the gaming state shifts from the bonus state to the non-RT state. If so, the AT lottery is executed to end the CZ state.

  As described above, the AT state control unit 200 according to the present embodiment, when determining the execution of the CZ state in the CZ lottery, has any of the first CZ state to the third CZ state with different probabilities of determining “execution of the AT state”. To execute the CZ state. The first CZ state is a CZ state having a lower probability of winning “execution of AT state” than the other CZ states, and the third CZ state has a probability of winning “execution of AT state” more than other CZ states. High CZ state. In addition, when the AT state control unit 200 executes each CZ state, the effect control unit 180 controls the effect device 300 to execute different effects in each CZ state. Details of the AT lottery executed by the AT state control means 200 in each CZ state will be described later.

  At the time of executing the CZ lottery, the AT state control unit 200 refers to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and acquires the CZ lottery table stored in the state control data storage unit 197. FIG. 7 shows a CZ lottery table. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment has four types of CZ lottery tables, CZ lottery tables A to CZ lottery tables D, as CZ lottery tables. In the CZ lottery tables A to CZ, random numbers are associated with execution of the first CZ state, execution of the second CZ state, and execution of the third CZ state, respectively, and execution of the first CZ state, respectively. The execution probability of the second CZ state is different from the execution probability of the third CZ state.

  The CZ lottery table A is a lottery table acquired by the AT state control means 200 when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is any one of the values “10” to “30”. The CZ lottery table A is configured so that it is most likely to win the execution of the first CZ state among “execution of the first CZ state” to “execution of the third CZ state”, and is most difficult to win the execution of the third CZ state. Has been. As shown in FIG. 7, the CZ lottery table A is configured such that the probability of winning the execution of the first CZ state is higher than that of other CZ lottery tables.

  The CZ lottery table B is a lottery table acquired by the AT state control means 200 when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is any one of the values “31” to “70”. The CZ lottery table B is configured so that it is most likely to win the execution of the second CZ state among “execution of the first CZ state” to “execution of the third CZ state”, and is most difficult to win the execution of the third CZ state. Has been. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the CZ lottery table B has a higher probability of winning the execution of the second CZ state than the CZ lottery table A, but the probability of winning the execution of the third CZ state is the same as that of the CZ lottery table A. It is comprised so that it may become low probability substantially the same.

  The CZ lottery table C is a lottery table acquired by the AT state control means 200 when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is any one of the values “71” to “99”. The CZ lottery table C is configured so that it is most likely to win the execution of the second CZ state among the “execution of the first CZ state” to “execution of the third CZ state”, and is most difficult to win the execution of the first CZ state. Has been. As shown in FIG. 7, the CZ lottery table C is configured such that the probability of winning the execution of the third CZ state is higher than those of the CZ lottery table A and the CZ lottery table B.

  The CZ lottery table D is a lottery table acquired by the AT state control means 200 when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is greater than or equal to the value “100”. The CZ lottery table D is most easily selected for execution of the third CZ state among “execution of the first CZ state” to “execution of the third CZ state”, and is executed for the execution of the first CZ state and the execution of the second CZ state. It is configured to reduce the probability of winning. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the CZ lottery table D is configured such that the probability of winning the execution of the third CZ state is higher than the CZ lottery tables A to CZ lottery table C.

  Next, details of the AT lottery executed in each CZ state will be described. FIG. 8 is a view showing a first AT lottery table to a third AT lottery table which are AT lottery tables included in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is used in a first AT lottery table used in a first AT lottery that is an AT lottery in the first CZ state and in a second AT lottery that is an AT lottery in a second CZ state. A second AT lottery table, and a third AT lottery table used in the third AT lottery which is an AT lottery in the third CZ state. Each AT lottery table is configured such that “execution of AT state” and “losing (non-winning)” are associated with random numbers, and the probability of winning “execution of AT state” is different. Yes. Specifically, the first AT lottery table has a lower probability of winning the “execution of AT state” than the other AT lottery tables, and the third AT lottery table is more “AT state” than the other AT lottery tables. The probability of winning the “execution” is high.

  As described above, the AT state control means 200 of the present embodiment uses the first AT lottery table having a lower probability of winning the “execution of AT state” than the other AT lottery tables in the first AT lottery executed in the first CZ state. In the second AT lottery used and executed in the second CZ state, the probability of winning the “AT state execution” is higher than the third AT lottery table although the probability of winning the “AT state execution” is higher than that of the first AT lottery table. By using the third AT lottery table having a higher probability of winning the “execution of AT state” than the other AT lottery tables in the third AT lottery executed in the third CZ state using the lower second AT lottery table, The expected value for winning the “execution of AT state” in the AT lottery in the CZ state is made different.

  As described above, the AT state control unit 200 changes the CZ lottery table acquired from the state control data storage unit 197 when the CZ lottery is executed, according to the lottery value managed by the lottery value management unit 205a. The probability of winning from “execution of state” to “execution of third CZ state” is changed. For this reason, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is executed in each of the first CZ state to the third CZ state by changing the probability of executing the first CZ state to the third CZ state according to a variable lottery value. The probability of winning the “execution of AT state” at the time of execution of the 1AT lottery to the 3rd AT lottery can be changed, and the game playability related to the AT state can be varied.

  As described above, the AT state control unit 200 according to the present embodiment performs the AT state as the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b managed by the lottery value management unit 205a becomes larger when the CZ lottery is executed. The probability that the expected value to win is determined to be executed in the CZ state is high.

  It should be noted that the AT state control means 200 of the present embodiment starts the CZ state in accordance with the bonus winning in addition to the case where “AT state execution” is won in each AT lottery executed in each CZ state, and When the tenth CZ state is started in accordance with the bonus winning in the state where the number of times of not winning “execution of AT state” is a predetermined number (for example, 9 times), the condition for executing the AT state is It is determined to be established, and execution of the AT state is determined regardless of the result of the AT lottery.

  The AT state is a predetermined game when the AT state is won in the first AT lottery to the third AT lottery executed in the first CZ state to the third CZ state and when the non-AT state is executed without executing the AT state. The start is determined when the game is executed a number of times (for example, 1000 games) and when the CZ state is executed for the ninth time and the tenth CZ state is executed without winning the AT state. This is a state. In the AT state, as described above, when an internal lottery wins a winning area having a different winning combination depending on the batting order, winning assist control is executed by the AT state control means 200, and winning assist effect is given by the effect control means 180. Is executed. For this reason, the AT state is advantageous for the player in terms of paying out medals by making it easier for the player to win medals and increasing the probability of transitioning to a gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is high. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 includes, as the AT state, an assist time preparation state (AT preparation state) executed at the start of the AT state, a first AT start state and a first AT executed after the AT preparation state ends. An AT start state including a second AT start state that can be executed after the start state ends and a normal AT state that starts after the end of the AT start state can be executed.

  The AT state control means 200 is a counter that the storage means 190 has when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the winning area “chance replay” is won in the internal lottery during execution of the AT state. Yes, an extra lottery is executed to determine a value to be added to the AT state end determination counter 198 which is a counter for managing the period during which the normal AT state is executed. The AT state control means 200 is configured to be able to add the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198 by extra lottery, and to increase (add) the number of games in which the normal AT state is executed. Yes.

  The detailed description of each state constituting the AT state is described below. When the AT state control unit 200 determines to execute the AT state in the non-AT state, the AT state control unit 200 first executes the AT preparation state. In the AT ready state, the AT state control unit 200 starts the AT state after the gaming state controlled by the gaming state transition control unit 170 shifts to the RT1 state or the RT2 state. The AT ready state is executed until the state shifts. As described above, in the RT1 state and the RT2 state, the small role, replay, or bonus is won almost certainly, and the winning probability of replay is set higher than in other game states. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game in the AT start state and the normal AT state executed after the end of the AT preparation state is executed in a state where the replay is won with higher probability than other game states. This is a so-called assist replay time game (ART game).

  Further, the AT state control means 200 executes an AT state execution lottery that is a lottery for setting a period for executing the normal AT state when the gaming state shifts to the RT1 state or the RT2 state during execution of the AT preparation state. . In the AT state execution period lottery, the AT state control unit 200 refers to the stored value of the control value counter 199c and acquires the AT state execution period lottery table stored in the state control data storage unit 197. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an AT state execution period lottery table. As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has four AT state execution period lottery tables, AT state execution period lottery table A to AT state execution period lottery table D, as AT state execution period lottery tables. Have. In the AT state execution period lottery table A to the AT state execution period lottery table D, random numbers are associated with the values set in the AT state end determination counter 198, and the expected values of the winning values are different. ing.

  The AT state execution period lottery table A is a lottery table acquired by the AT state control means 200 when the stored value of the control value counter 199c is any one of the values “10” to “30”. In the AT state execution period lottery table A, random numbers are associated with the value “30”, the value “35”, and the value “40”, respectively. The AT state execution period lottery table B is a lottery table acquired by the AT state control means 200 when the stored value of the control value counter 199c is any one of the values “31” to “70”. In the AT state execution period lottery table B, a random number is associated with each of the value “30”, the value “40”, and the value “150”. The AT state execution period lottery table C is a lottery table acquired by the AT state control means 200 when the stored value of the control value counter 199c is any one of the values “71” to “99”. In the AT state execution period lottery table C, random numbers are associated with the value “50”, the value “150”, and the value “250”, respectively. The AT state execution period lottery table D is a lottery table acquired by the AT state control means 200 when the stored value of the control value counter 199c is any value “100” or more. In the AT state execution period lottery table D, random numbers are associated with the value “250”, the value “300”, and the value “400”, respectively.

  As described above, the AT state control unit 200 according to the present embodiment increases the AT state as the stored value of the control value counter 199c managed by the control value management unit 205b becomes larger when the AT state execution period lottery is executed. An AT state execution period lottery table with a high expected value for winning a large value as a value set in the end determination counter 198 is used. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the control value managed by the control value management unit 205b is independent of whether or not the AT state is executed and can be changed even in a game in which the AT state is not started. Because the AT state control means 200 executes the AT state execution period lottery using the AT, the normal AT state that can be set in the AT state execution period lottery is executed by the change in the control value in the game until the AT state is started. Since the period can change, it is possible to improve the player's interest in games until the AT state is started.

  Further, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not to execute the second AT start state as the AT start state based on the value set in the AT state end determination counter 198 in the AT preparation state. Specifically, when the value set in the AT state end determination counter 198 is equal to or greater than the value “51”, the AT state control unit 200 determines to execute the second AT start state.

  The AT state start state is a state that is executed after the end of the AT preparation state. In the AT start state, the AT state control unit 200 outputs the first reels R1 to R3 based on the output of the start signal from the start switch 230 that is activated by the player executing the start operation to the start lever SL. A freeze that temporarily interrupts the progress of the game is generated by delaying the rotational drive of the reel R3, and the first AT start state and the second AT start state are executed during the generated freeze. The AT state control means 200 according to the present embodiment performs the freezing that causes the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to move without delaying the rotational driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 as the freezing. Note that the freezing is only required to temporarily stop the progress of the game. In addition to the one that delays the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 described above, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, the single bet button The operations for the BT and the max bet button MB may be temporarily invalidated.

  When it is determined that the second AT start state is not to be executed, the AT state control unit 200 sets the first time (4 seconds in the present embodiment) as the time for which the freeze continues. In addition, when the AT state control unit 200 determines to execute the state at the start of the second AT, the second time (25 seconds in the present embodiment) that is longer than the first time as the time for which the freeze continues. ) Is set. That is, the AT state control means 200 of this embodiment is configured to determine the details of the freeze to be executed based on the value set in the AT state end determination counter 198 which is a counter for counting the period during which the AT state is executed. Has been.

  The state at the start of the first AT is a state that starts after the end of the AT preparation state. During the first time (4 seconds) in which the preset freeze continues, the effect control means 180 performs the AT state end determination counter 198. This is a state in which an effect in which the value set in is notified is executed. If the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198 is greater than or equal to the value “51”, the effect control means 180 executes an effect that informs that the value “50” has been set.

  The second AT start state is a state that starts after the end of the first AT start state, and is from the start of the AT start state until the second time (25 seconds) elapses, that is, in this embodiment. In the 21 seconds after the first time (4 seconds) has elapsed, the effect control means 180 is in a state where an effect in which the value set in the AT state end determination counter 198 is notified is executed. In the second AT start state, the effect control means 180 executes the effect of notifying the value obtained by subtracting the value “50” notified in the first AT start state from the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198. For example, when the value set in the AT state end determination counter 198 is the value “150”, the effect control unit 180 executes an effect that informs that the value “50” is set in the first AT start state, and thereafter In the second AT start time state, an effect of notifying that the value “100” is further added by executing the second AT start time state is executed.

  The normal AT state is a state that is executed after the AT start time state ends. In the normal AT state, the AT state control means 200 subtracts the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198 for each game, and when the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198 becomes 0, the normal AT state is set. End and start normal non-AT state. Further, as described above, the AT state control means 200 adds the value to the AT state end determination counter 198 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the winning area “chance replay” is won by internal lottery. The extra lottery for determining the extra lottery is executed, and an extra process for adding the result of the extra lottery to the AT state end determination counter 198 is executed.

2. Next, referring to FIG. 10 to FIG. 14, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, among the control processes related to the AT state executed by the AT state control means 200, the normal non-AT state, Details of each control process executed in the CZ state and the AT preparation state will be described.

<Normal non-AT state processing>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing normal non-AT state processing executed by each means constituting the game control means 100 in the normal non-AT state in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the fluctuation value management means 205 of the game control means 100 determines whether or not the stored value of the fluctuation value continuation counter 199a is the value “0” (S1). In this process, when it is determined that the stored value of the variation value continuation counter 199a is not the value “0” (NO), the variation value management unit 205 determines at least one of the lottery value or the control value in the previous game. It is determined that the variation process for varying the variation value has been executed, and the value “1”, which is a value corresponding to one game, is executed as one game is executed after the execution of the variation process. The value stored in the continuation counter 199a is subtracted (S2).

  When it is determined that the stored value of the variation value continuation counter 199a is the value “0” after executing the processing of step S2 or in the processing of step S1 (YES), the variation value management unit 205 determines that the game of this time In step S3, it is determined whether or not the change opportunity is won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. In this process, the fluctuation value management means 205 is a winning area “cherry role” and a winning area “BB1 & cherry role”, which is a winning area including any of cherry, watermelon and chance replay set as a change trigger in the internal lottery. ”, Whether winning area“ BB2 & Cherry ”, winning area“ Watermelon ”, winning area“ BB1 & Watermelon ”, winning area“ BB2 & Watermelon ”, winning area“ Chance Replay ” If it is determined that the change trigger is won (YES), the change process is executed (S4). Details of the variation processing will be described with reference to FIG.

<Variation processing>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the variation process executed in step S4 of the normal non-AT process shown in FIG. First, the fluctuation value management means 205 executes a fluctuation value sorting lottery (S21). In this process, the fluctuation value management means 205 first receives “fluctuation of lottery value”, “fluctuation of control value”, “losing (unwinning)” for each of a plurality of random numbers from the state control data storage means 197. Is obtained as a variable value distribution lottery table. And the fluctuation value management means 205 acquires a random number from the random number generation means 110, compares the acquired random number with the fluctuation value distribution lottery table, and changes the lottery value in the subsequent processing based on the comparison result; It is determined whether to execute any one of the process of changing the control value or not to change any of the fluctuation values.

  Next, the fluctuation value management unit 205 determines whether or not the fluctuation target determined by the process of step S21 is a lottery value (S22). In this process, the fluctuation value management means 205 determines whether or not “fluctuation of lottery value” has been won in the process of step S21. If the fluctuation target is determined to be a lottery value (YES), The lottery value management means 205a is caused to execute a lottery value fluctuation lottery (S23). In the process of step S23, the lottery value management unit 205a is a data table in which values “10” to “30” are associated with each of a plurality of random numbers from the state control data storage unit 197. A lottery value fluctuation lottery table is acquired. Then, the lottery value management unit 205a acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the lottery value fluctuation lottery table, and determines a value to be added to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b based on the comparison result. To do. Next, the lottery value management unit 205a adds the lottery value fluctuation lottery result to the lottery value counter 199b (S24). In this process, the lottery value management unit 205a adds a value that is a result of the lottery value fluctuation lottery to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b. In the present embodiment, the initial value of the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is the value “0”.

  If it is determined in step S22 that the variation target is not a lottery value (NO), the variation value management unit 205 determines whether the variation target determined by the processing in step S21 is a control value. Is determined (S25). In this process, the fluctuation value management unit 205 determines whether or not “control value fluctuation” is won in the process of step S21. If the fluctuation target is determined to be a control value (YES), The control value management means 205b is caused to execute a control value fluctuation lottery (S26). In the process of step S26, the control value management unit 205b is first a data table in which values “10” to “30” are associated with each of a plurality of random numbers from the state control data storage unit 197. A control value fluctuation lottery table is acquired. Then, the control value management unit 205b acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the control value variation lottery table, and determines a value to be added to the stored value of the control value counter 199c based on the comparison result. To do. Next, the control value management unit 205b adds the control value fluctuation lottery result to the control value counter 199c (S27). In this process, the control value management unit 205b adds a value that is a result of the control value fluctuation lottery to the stored value of the control value counter 199c. In this embodiment, the initial value stored in the control value counter 199c is “0”.

  After executing the processing of step S24 or step S27, the fluctuation value management means 205 sets the value “15” to the fluctuation value continuation counter 199a (S28). In this process, the fluctuation value management means 205 corresponds to 15 games in the stored value of the fluctuation value continuation counter 199a based on the fact that the lottery value or the control value has been fluctuated based on the winning of the fluctuation trigger in the internal lottery. The value “15”, which is a value, is set. The variation value management means 205 of the present embodiment is configured to set the value “15” regardless of the stored value of the variation value continuation counter 199a when executing the process of step S28.

  After executing the process of step S28 or in the process of step S25, if it is determined that the subject of change is not a control value (NO), the change value management unit 205 determines whether the reset interruption flag is ON. Is determined (S29). In this process, the fluctuation value management means 205 is a flag stored in the state control data storage means 197, and a reset interruption flag, which is a flag referred to when determining whether or not to interrupt the reset process, is ON. It is determined whether or not it is set to the state, and when it is determined that it is set to the ON state (YES), the variation process is terminated.

  In the process of step S29, when it is determined that the reset interruption flag is in the OFF state (NO), the fluctuation value management unit 205 determines whether or not the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is greater than or equal to the value “100”. Determine (S30). In this process, the fluctuation value management unit 205 has reached the value “100”, which is a preset set value, as a result of the processing in step S23 and step S24 in the current fluctuation process. It is determined whether or not.

  In the process of step S30, when it is determined that the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is less than the value “100” (NO), the variation value management unit 205 sets the stored value of the control value counter 199c to the value “100”. It is determined whether or not this is the case (S31). In this process, the fluctuation value management unit 205 determines whether the stored value of the control value counter 199c has reached the value “100”, which is a preset setting value, by the processes in steps S26 and S27 in the current fluctuation process. If it is determined that the stored value of the control value counter 199c is less than the value “100” (NO), both the lottery value and the control value reach the set value by the current variation process. It is determined that no change has been made, and the variation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S30 that the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is greater than or equal to the value “100” (YES) or in the process of step S31, the stored value of the control value counter 199c is greater than or equal to the value “100”. (YES), the variation value management means 205 determines that either the lottery value or the control value has reached the set value by the current variation process, and based on the fact that the set value has been reached. In order to interrupt the execution of the reset process, the reset interrupt flag stored in the state control data storage unit 197 is set to the ON state (S32), and the fluctuation process is terminated.

  As described above, the variation value management unit 205 of the present embodiment performs variation processing for varying the variation value independently of the control related to the transition between the non-AT state and the AT state by the AT state control unit 200. Is configured to run.

<Normal non-AT state processing after fluctuation processing>
The above is the content of the control process executed by the fluctuation value management unit 205 in the fluctuation process. Hereinafter, in the normal non-AT state process, the details of the control process executed by each unit constituting the game control unit 100 after the variation process (step S4) will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the process of step S3, when it is determined that the change trigger is not won in the internal lottery (NO), the AT state control means 200 performs the BB1 or BB2 winning symbol by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. It is determined whether or not the combination is displayed on the effective line L1 (S5). In this process, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the bonus state, and the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 causes the winning symbol combination of BB1 or BB2 to be on the active line L1. If it is determined that the game state has been displayed (YES), it is determined that the gaming state has shifted to the bonus state, and control processing relating to the start of the CZ state is executed in order to start the CZ state from the next game.

  In the control process related to the start of the CZ state, first, the fluctuation value management unit 205 causes the lottery value management unit 205a to add the value “10” to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and controls the control value management unit 205b to control. The value “10” is added to the stored value of the value counter 199c (S6). In this process, at the start of the CZ state, the fluctuation value management means 205 has a state in which at least one of the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the stored value of the control value counter 199c is the value “0”. In order to prevent this, the lottery value management unit 205a is caused to add the value “10” to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b, and the control value management unit 205b is caused to add the value “10” to the stored value of the control value counter 199c. By the process of step S6, the AT state control means 200 executes the CZ lottery that refers to the lottery value and the AT state execution period lottery that refers to the control value in a state where the variation value to be referred to is “0”. Is prevented. The process of step S6 also constitutes a variation process in the present embodiment.

  After executing the process of step S6, the AT state control means 200 executes a CZ lottery (S7). In this process, the AT state control means 200 first refers to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and selects any one of the CZ lottery tables A to CZ lottery table D shown in FIG. Decide what to get from. Then, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the CZ lottery table acquired with reference to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b, and determines the first CZ based on the comparison result. It is determined which CZ state from the state to the third CZ state is executed.

  Next, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the execution of the first CZ state is won in the CZ lottery (S8). In this process, when it is determined that the execution of the first CZ state is won (YES), the AT state control means 200 executes a process for executing the first CZ state from the next game (S9). In the process of step S9, the AT state control means 200 ends the normal non-AT state when the current game ends, and starts the first CZ state as the CZ state when the next game is started. In addition, based on the fact that the AT state control means 200 has executed the process of step S9, the effect control means 180 causes the effect device 300 to execute an effect informing that the first CZ state is started from the next game.

  If it is determined in step S8 that the execution of the first CZ state has not been won (NO), the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the execution of the second CZ state has been won in the CZ lottery. (S10). In this process, when it is determined that the execution of the second CZ state is won (YES), the AT state control means 200 executes a process for executing the second CZ state from the next game (S11). In the process of step S11, the AT state control means 200 ends the normal non-AT state when the current game ends, and starts the second CZ state as the CZ state when the next game is started. Further, based on the fact that the AT state control means 200 has executed the process of step S11, the effect control means 180 causes the effect device 300 to execute an effect informing that the second CZ state is started from the next game.

  If it is determined in step S10 that the execution of the second CZ state has not been won (NO), the AT state control means 200 determines that the execution of the third CZ state has been won in the CZ lottery, and the next game Then, a process for executing the third CZ state is executed (S12). In the process of step S12, the AT state control means 200 ends the normal non-AT state when the current game ends, and starts the third CZ state as the CZ state when the next game is started. Further, based on the fact that the AT state control means 200 has executed the process of step S12, the effect control means 180 causes the effect device 300 to execute an effect informing that the third CZ state is started from the next game.

  In the process of step S5, when it is determined that the winning symbol combination of BB1 or BB2 is not displayed on the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 (NO), the fluctuation value management means 205 It is determined whether or not the stored value of the value continuation counter 199a is the value “0” (S13). In this process, when it is determined that the stored value of the fluctuation value continuation counter 199a is the value “0” (YES), the fluctuation value management unit 205 determines whether or not the reset interruption flag is set to the ON state. Determine (S14). In the process of step S14, when it is determined that the reset interruption flag is in the OFF state (NO), the fluctuation value management unit 205 selects either the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the stored value of the control value counter 199c. It is determined whether or not the stored value is the value “0” (S15).

  In the processing from step S13 to step S15, the variable value management means 205 determines whether or not it is necessary to execute the reset processing in the current game. For example, in the process of step S13, when it is determined that the stored value of the fluctuation value continuation counter 199a is not the value “0” (NO), the fluctuation value management unit 205 executes 15 games after executing the fluctuation process last time. It is determined that the process has not been executed, and the process proceeds to step S17 without performing the reset process. If it is determined in step S14 that the reset interruption flag is set to the ON state (YES), the variation value management unit 205 stores the stored value or control of the lottery value counter 199b in the game up to this time. It is determined that at least one of the stored values of the value counter 199c has reached the set value, and the process proceeds to step S17 without performing the reset process. If it is determined in step S15 that both the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c are “0” (YES), the variation value managing means In step 205, it is determined that the fluctuation value is not fluctuated cumulatively by the fluctuation process, and the process proceeds to step S17 without performing the reset process.

  In the process of step S15, when it is determined that at least one of the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c is not “0” (NO), the fluctuation value management unit 205 changes the fluctuation value. The fluctuating value is cumulatively fluctuated by the processing, and then 15 games are executed, and either the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b, that is, the lottery value, or the stored value of the control value counter 199c, that is, the control value is selected. It is determined that the fluctuation value has not reached the set value, and reset processing is executed (S16). In this processing, the fluctuation value management unit 205 causes the lottery value management unit 205a to set the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b to the value “0” which is the basic value, and causes the control value management unit 205b to control the control value counter 199c. Is set to the value “0”, which is a basic value, to execute a reset process for returning both the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c to the basic value.

  By executing the reset process, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment prevents the lottery value and the control value from reaching the set value with high frequency, and changes the lottery value and the control value during the normal non-AT state. Thus, it is possible to prevent the gameability being increased from being deteriorated, and to further change the fluctuation value until the CZ state is started.

  After performing the processing of step S9, step S12, and step S17, when it is determined in step S13 that the stored value of the fluctuation value continuation counter 199a is not the value “0” (NO), in step S14, When it is determined that the reset interruption flag is set to the ON state (YES) or in the process of step S15, both of the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c are the value “0”. When it is determined that it is “” (YES), the effect control means 180 executes a variable value display process (S17).

  With reference to FIG. 12, the detail of the fluctuation value display process which the production | presentation control means 180 performs is demonstrated. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an effect displayed on the display device 330 when the effect control means 180 executes the variable value display process. As shown in FIG. 12, the effect control means 180 displays a lottery value display which is a display corresponding to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b, that is, a display corresponding to the current lottery value, when executing the variable value display process. A lottery value display meter 330a having a bar-shaped area to be executed is displayed on the left hand side of the display device 330 when viewed from the front, and a control value that is a display according to the stored value of the control value counter 199c, that is, a display according to the current control value. A control value display meter 330b having a bar-like area for executing display is displayed on the right hand side of the display device 330 when viewed from the front.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c are both “0”. As shown in FIG. 12A, when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is the value “0”, the effect control unit 180 causes the entire region of the lottery value display meter 330a to be in a non-lighting state. The associated image data is acquired from the effect data storage means 195 and displayed on the display device 330. In addition, when the stored value of the control value counter 199c is the value “0”, the effect control unit 180 produces the image data associated with the entire area of the control value display meter 330b so as not to be lit. Obtained from the data storage means 195 and displayed on the display device 330. Thereby, the player can recognize that both the current lottery value and the control value are the value “0”.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a case where the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b changes from the value “0” to the value “10” from the state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (B), the effect control means 180 is an area that the lottery value display meter 330a displays based on the fact that the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b has changed from the value “0” to the value “10”. Image data associated with a part so as to be lit is acquired from the effect data storage unit 195 and displayed on the display device 330. As described above, the effect control unit 180 is configured to cause the display device 330 to perform display corresponding to the changed variation value when the variation value is varied by the variation process by the variation value management unit 205. . Thereby, the player can recognize that the current lottery value has changed from the value “0”.

  As described above, the AT state control unit 200 according to the present embodiment acquires the CZ lottery table based on the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b when the CZ lottery is executed. Further, when acquiring the CZ lottery table, the AT state control means 200 has a higher probability of determining the execution of the CZ state with a higher expectation of winning the AT state in the AT lottery as the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is larger. The CZ lottery table with a high is acquired. That is, the lottery value display meter 330a displayed by the effect control means 180 functions as a meter that suggests the reliability for determining execution of the AT state, and is an area that is lit in the lottery value display meter 330a. It is possible to notify the player that the probability that the execution of the AT state is determined increases as the value of becomes larger. Thereby, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment improves the interest of the player with respect to the game in the normal non-AT state by expressing the probability that the execution of the AT state is determined stepwise by the lottery value display. be able to.

  Further, as described above, the AT state control unit 200 of the present embodiment acquires the AT state execution period lottery table based on the stored value of the control value counter 199c when the AT state execution period lottery is executed. Then, when the AT state control means 200 acquires the AT state execution period lottery table, the larger the stored value of the control value counter 199c, the higher the expected value that becomes a larger value as the value set in the AT state end determination counter 198. An AT execution period lottery table is acquired. That is, the control value display meter 330b displayed by the effect control means 180 functions as a meter that suggests the number of games in which the determined AT state is executed when the execution of the AT state is determined. It is possible to notify the player that the probability that the number of games in which the AT state is executed increases as the area in the value display meter 330b that is lit increases.

  Thereby, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the control value that is fluctuated by the control value management means 205b in the normal non-AT state is displayed on the display device 330 by the control value display by the effect control means 180. The player can grasp the fluctuation of the AT state, and when the execution of the AT state is determined, the period that can be expected for the period in which the AT state is executed is expressed in stages by the control value display. It is possible to improve the player's interest in games in the AT state.

  Then, the fluctuation value management unit 205 of the present embodiment executes the fluctuation process in a state where the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the stored value of the control value counter 199c has not reached the set value (value “100”). When a game of 15 games is executed after that, by executing a reset process, the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is set to the basic value “0”, and the stored value of the control value counter 199c is set to Set to the value “0”, which is the basic value. For this reason, the effect control means 180 according to the present embodiment is a 15-game game after executing the variation process in a state where the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the stored value of the control value counter 199c has not reached the set value. Is executed, the image data in which the entire area of the lottery value display meter 330a is in the non-lighting state based on the execution of the reset process by the variable value management unit 205, and the entire area of the control value display meter 330b is in the non-lighting state. Is obtained from the effect data storage means 195 and displayed on the display device 330.

  That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c are returned to the basic values by the reset process by the fluctuation value management unit 205, the effect control unit 180 The player is notified that the reset process has been executed by the display of the lottery value display meter 330a and the display of the control value display meter 330b. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the normal non-AT state, the CZ state and the AT state are executed after the fluctuation process is executed by the fluctuation value management means 205 until the game of 15 games is executed. Thus, since it is notified that the probability of an advantageous result for the player is raised, it is possible to give diversity to the game related to the AT state in the normal non-AT state.

  FIG. 12C is a diagram showing a case where the stored value of the control value counter 199c fluctuates to a value “100” or more. As shown in FIG. 12C, when the stored value of the control value counter 199c is equal to or greater than the value “100”, the effect control unit 180 sets all the areas displayed by the control value display meter 330b to the lighting state. The image data associated with each other is acquired from the effect data storage unit 195 and displayed on the display device 330. In this way, when the fluctuation value is changed by the fluctuation processing by the fluctuation value management means 205 and the changed fluctuation value reaches the set value, the effect control means 180 indicates that the fluctuation value has reached the set value. The display device 330 is configured to execute display in a mode that can be visually recognized by a person. Thereby, the player can recognize that the current control value has reached the set value.

  As described above, the variable value management unit 205 of the present embodiment is configured to interrupt the reset process when either the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the stored value of the control value counter 199c reaches the set value. It is configured. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display control unit 180 controls the display device 330 that either the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the stored value of the control value counter 199c has reached the set value. Displayed to inform the player that one of the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c has reached the set value, and the player performs the AT lottery based on the fluctuation value that has reached the set value. Can be enjoyed, and the player's interest in games related to the AT state can be improved.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes the lottery value display and the control value display, so that in the game in the normal non-AT state, when the CZ state is executed, the winning of the AT state is won. Although the probability of performing the AT state is high, the AT state is determined to be executed when the AT state is determined to be executed for a short period of time and when the CZ state is executed. Although the probability is low, when the execution of the AT state is determined, the probability that the period during which the determined AT state is executed is high, and the probability of winning the AT state when the CZ state is executed And the player can be notified of a plurality of types of states such as a state in which the AT state determined when the execution of the AT state is determined has a high probability that the period during which the AT state is executed is high. A By variation processing in the state is executed, it is possible to provide a variety of expectations to the player as expectation for the execution of the AT state.

<CZ state processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing each control process executed by each means constituting the game control means 100 in the CZ state in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  First, the effect control means 180 of the game control means 100 determines whether or not the CZ state executed by the AT state control means 200 is the first CZ state (S41). In this process, when it is determined that the CZ state executed by the AT state control means 200 is the first CZ state (YES), the effect control means 180 executes the first CZ state effect (S42). In this process, the effect control means 180, for example, produces an effect for notifying that the execution of the AT state is determined when the effect point reaches a predetermined point while the bonus state is continuing. 300. In addition, the production control means 180 executes a lottery that determines whether or not points for production can be obtained in each game, and produces an effect that displays the points that are obtained when it is determined that the points can be obtained through the lottery. Let the device run 300.

  If it is determined in step S41 that the CZ state executed by the AT state control unit 200 is not the first CZ state (NO), the effect control unit 180 uses the CZ state executed by the AT state control unit 200. Is determined to be in the second CZ state (S43). In this process, when it is determined that the CZ state executed by the AT state control means 200 is the second CZ state (YES), the effect control means 180 executes the second CZ state effect (S44). In this process, for example, the effect control means 180 causes the effect device 300 to execute an effect in which the character A and the character B confront each other while the bonus state continues, that is, a game in which the bonus state ends, that is, an AT described later. In the game in which the second AT lottery is executed by the state control means 200, the effect device 300 is caused to execute an effect that settles the confrontation between the character A and the character B.

  In the process of step S43, when it is determined that the CZ state executed by the AT state control unit 200 is not the second CZ state (NO), the effect control unit 180 performs the CZ state executed by the AT state control unit 200. Is determined to be in the third CZ state, and the third CZ state effect is executed (S45). In this process, the effect control means 180 causes the effect device 300 to execute an effect having a story related to the character A over a plurality of games in which the bonus state continues, for example.

  After executing the processing of step S42, step S44 or step S45, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the gaming state is a non-RT state (S46). In this process, the AT state control unit 200 determines whether or not the gaming state has shifted from the bonus state to the non-RT state by the gaming state transition control unit 170, and the gaming state is not the non-RT state, that is, the bonus state is When it determines with continuing (NO), in order to perform a CZ state process also in the next game, a CZ state process is complete | finished, without performing the process of step S47-step S55.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S46 that the gaming state is the non-RT state (YES), the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not it is in the first CZ state. (S47). In this process, when it is determined that what is being executed is the first CZ state (YES), the AT state control means 200 executes the first AT lottery (S48). In the process of step S48, the AT state control means 200 first performs “AT state execution from the other AT lottery table from the state control data storage means 197 as an AT lottery based on the fact that the first CZ state has been executed. The first AT lottery table (see FIG. 8), which is an AT lottery table with a low probability of winning “” is acquired. Then, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the first AT lottery table, and determines whether or not “execute AT state” is won based on the comparison result. decide.

  If it is determined in step S47 that it is not the first CZ state that is being executed (NO), the AT state control means 200 determines whether it is the second CZ state that is being executed. (S49). In this process, when it is determined that the second CZ state is being executed (YES), the AT state control means 200 executes the second AT lottery (S50). In the process of step S50, the AT state control unit 200 first performs “AT state execution” from the state control data storage unit 197 from the first AT lottery table as an AT lottery based on the execution of the second CZ state. The second AT lottery table (see FIG. 8), which is an AT lottery table that has a higher probability of winning, but has a lower probability of winning the “execution of AT state” than the third AT lottery table. Then, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the second AT lottery table, and determines whether or not “execution of AT state” is won based on the comparison result. decide.

  In the process of step S49, when it is determined that it is not the second CZ state (NO), the AT state control means 200 determines that it is the third CZ state, A 3AT lottery is executed (S51). In this process, the AT state control unit 200 first sets the AT state execution from the state control data storage unit 197 to “execute AT state” from other AT lottery tables as an AT lottery based on the execution of the third CZ state. A third AT lottery table (see FIG. 8), which is an AT lottery table with a high probability of winning, is acquired. Then, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the third AT lottery table, and determines whether or not “execute AT state” is won based on the comparison result. decide.

  After executing the processing of step S48, step S50 or step S51, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not “execution of AT state” is won by the first AT lottery to the third AT lottery (S52). In this process, if it is determined that the “execution of AT state” is won (YES), the AT state control means 200 executes a process of starting the AT preparation state from the next game (S53), and the CZ state process. Exit. In this process, the AT state control means 200 ends the CZ state when the current game is ended, and starts the AT preparation state when the next game is started. Further, based on the fact that the AT state control means 200 has executed the process of step S53, the effect control means 180 informs that “AT state execution” has been won as a result of the AT lottery executed in the current CZ state. Is made to be performed by the rendering device 300.

  If it is determined in step S52 that the "execution of AT state" has not been won (NO), the AT state control means 200 executes processing for starting the normal non-AT state from the next game (S54). . In this process, the AT state control means 200 ends the CZ state when the current game is ended, and starts the normal non-AT state when the next game is started. Further, based on the fact that the AT state control means 200 has executed the process of step S54, the effect control means 180 informs that “AT state execution” was not won as a result of the AT lottery executed in the current CZ state. The effect device 300 is caused to execute the effect to be performed.

  As described above, the AT state control unit 200 of the present embodiment is configured to determine the CZ lottery table acquired in the CZ lottery based on the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b, that is, the lottery value managed by the lottery value management unit 205a. Has been. In addition, the CZ lottery table is configured so that the probability of winning one of the first CZ state to the third CZ state having different probabilities of winning the “execution of AT state” is different, and the lottery value is a large value. The AT state control means 200 acquires the CZ lottery table that increases the probability of winning the second CZ state or the third CZ state. In other words, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can change the probability of winning the AT state when the AT lottery is executed by the variable lottery value, and the game related to the CZ state can be played as the game related to the AT state. Diversity can be given to sex.

  Next, the fluctuation value management means 205 executes a reset process (S55) and ends the CZ state process. In this process, the fluctuation value management means 205 executes the CZ state determined by the CZ lottery (see step S7 in FIG. 10) based on the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b, and performs AT lottery based on the executed CZ state. Based on the fact that the “execution of AT state” was not won, the reset process executed in step S16 of the normal non-AT state process is executed, and the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the control value counter 199c The stored value is set to the basic value “0”.

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FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing each control process executed by each means constituting the game control means 100 in the AT preparation state in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  First, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5” is won by internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 (S61). In this process, if it is determined in the internal lottery that one of the winning area “batting order replay 1” to winning area “batting order replay 5” is won (YES), the AT state control means 200 executes winning assistance control. (S62), and the AT preparation state process is terminated.

  In the process of step S62, the AT state control means 200 is a winning command created by the internal lottery means 120 and wins any winning area from the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5”. The winning command that is clear is transmitted to the main control display device 500, and the main control display device 500 is caused to perform notification display according to the winning command. Further, the AT state control unit 200 transmits a winning command to the effect control unit 180. The effect control means 180 that has received the winning command transmitted from the AT state control means 200 executes a winning assist effect according to the winning command. By executing the processing of step S61 and step S62, in the slot machine 1, when the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5” is won in the internal lottery in the AT preparation state, A winning assist control and a winning assist effect for notifying the batting order in which a normal replay can be won are executed.

  That is, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the player is in the AT preparation state, when the player wins one of the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5” in the internal lottery, the player shifts to RT3. The stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the order in which the replay wins, and the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, so that the gaming state is non-RT In order to prevent the transition from the state to the RT3 state, a winning assist control and a winning assist effect are executed.

  If it is determined in the process of step S61 that none of the winning area “batting order replay 1” to winning area “batting order replay 5” has been won in the internal lottery (NO), the AT state control means 200 It is determined whether or not the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” has been won by lottery (S63). In this process, if it is determined in the internal lottery that none of the winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 6” has been won (NO), the AT state control means 200 determines that this game It is determined that the gaming state does not shift from the non-RT state to the RT1 state, and the AT preparation state is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in the internal lottery that the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” has been won (YES), the AT state control means 200 causes the reel control means 130 to stop reels. A symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any combination is displayed on the active line L1 by the control, and it is determined whether or not any winning combination has been won (S64). In this process, if it is determined that the winning symbol combination of the bell or any of the special small roles 1 to 6 is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 (NO), AT The state control means 200 determines that the gaming state does not shift from the non-RT state to the RT1 state in the current game, and ends the AT preparation state.

  If it is determined in the process of step S64 that a symbol combination different from any winning symbol combination of any combination is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control unit 130 (YES), the AT state control unit 200 The AT state execution period lottery is executed (S65). In this process, the AT state control means 200 first refers to the stored value of the control value counter 199c, and any AT state execution period of the AT state execution period lottery table A to AT state execution period lottery table D shown in FIG. It is determined whether the lottery table is acquired from the state control data storage unit 197. Then, the AT state control unit 200 acquires a random number from the random number generation unit 110, compares the acquired random number with the AT state execution period lottery table acquired by referring to the stored value of the control value counter 199c, and determines the comparison result. Based on this, a value to be added to the AT state end determination counter 198 is determined.

  Next, the AT state control means 200 adds the result of the AT state execution period lottery to the AT state end determination counter 198 (S66). By executing the processing of step S65 and step S66, the AT state control means 200 determines the number of games to execute the normal AT state by adding the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198.

  The processes in step S65 and step S66 constitute the period setting process in the present embodiment. Also, the AT state execution period lottery executed in step S65 and the CZ lottery executed in the normal non-AT state (see step S7 in FIG. 10) are executed with reference to the variation values in the present embodiment. An assist time control lottery (AT control lottery), which is a lottery regarding control in the AT state, is configured.

  Next, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198 is equal to or less than the value “50” (S67). In this process, if it is determined that the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198 is greater than or equal to the value “51” (NO), the AT state control means 200 performs the second AT start time after executing the first AT start state. This flag is stored in the state control data storage means 197 to execute the state, and is a flag used when determining whether or not to execute the freeze for executing the second AT start state. The freeze flag at the start of 2AT is set to the ON state (S68). By executing the process of step S68, the AT state control means 200 starts the start signal from the start switch 230 that is activated by the player performing a start operation on the start lever SL in a game that starts the AT start state. The time of freezing generated based on the output of can be set to the second time.

  After executing the process of step S68 or in the process of step S67, if it is determined that the stored value of the AT state end determination counter 198 is less than or equal to the value “50” (YES), the AT state control means 200 Processing for starting the AT start state from the game is executed (S69), and the AT preparation state processing is terminated. In this process, the AT state control means 200 ends the AT preparation state when the current game is ended, and starts the AT start state when the next game is started. In addition, based on the fact that the AT state control means 200 has executed the process of step S69, the effect control means 180 produces an effect informing that the AT start state has started at the start of the next game. To run.

  The AT state control means 200 determines whether or not the second AT start freeze flag is ON at the start of the AT start state, and if the second AT start freeze flag is OFF. The first time is set as the time for executing the freeze, and the first AT start state is executed while the freeze continues. In addition, when the second AT start freeze flag is in the ON state, the AT state control means 200 sets the second time as the time for executing the freeze until the first time elapses after the freeze occurs. The first AT start state is executed during the period of time, and the second AT start state is executed until the second time after which the freeze ends after the first time elapses.

  In the process of step S69, the variation value management means 205 starts the AT start state from the next game, that is, both the lottery value and the control value varied in the non-AT state are obtained by the AT state control means 200. Based on the reference, a reset process for returning the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b to the basic value “0” and the stored value of the control value counter 199c to the basic value “0” is executed. .

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the control value management unit 205b that manages the control value that is a variable value, and ends after the AT state control unit 200 determines the execution of the AT state. When executing the period setting process (see step S65 and step S66 in FIG. 14) that is a process for setting a period until the normal AT state is executed based on the control value managed by the control value management unit 205b It is configured to set the period to be. For this reason, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is independent of whether or not the AT state is executed, and can be varied even in a game in a normal non-AT state where the execution of the AT state is not started. The AT state control means 200 executes the period setting process using the control value managed in the above, thereby executing the AT state set in the period setting process according to the control value change in the game until the AT state is started. Since a change may occur in the period to be played, it is possible to improve the player's interest in games until the AT state is started.

3. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation value management unit 205 is configured to execute the fluctuation process in the normal non-AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured to be possible.

  Further, when configured in this way, the AT state control means 200 sets a new normal AT state after the value stored in the AT state end determination counter 198 becomes “0” during execution of the normal AT state. The next set AT lottery, which is a lottery for determining whether to start or not, is configured to be executed, and each of the “next set AT state execution” is won as a lottery table to be referred to when the next set AT lottery is executed. It is configured to acquire any one from a plurality of next set AT lottery tables with different probabilities, and when acquiring any one from the next set AT lottery table, refer to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b. It may be configured to. When configured in this way, the next set AT lottery constitutes the second state execution lottery.

  The AT state control means 200 is a lottery for determining a period for executing the AT state of the next set when “execution of the AT state of the next set” is won in the next set AT lottery. The lottery is configured to be executable, and as a lottery table to be referred to when the next set AT state execution period lottery is executed, a random number is associated with a value set in a counter for counting the period for executing the next set AT state. And is configured to acquire any one from a plurality of next set AT state execution period lottery tables having different expected values of winning values, and any one from the next set AT state execution period lottery table May be configured to refer to the stored value of the control value counter 199c. When configured in this way, the process of setting the value determined in the next set AT state execution period lottery and the next set AT state execution period lottery in the counter that counts the period for executing the next set AT state is a period setting process. Configure.

  In addition, the AT state control unit 200, for example, during execution of the normal AT state, has a higher frequency of execution of the addition process or a value added when executing one addition process is larger than that of the normal AT state. When a special lottery is performed, which is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the additional special state, the special value is added as a state advantageous to the player over the normal AT state. The stored value of the counter 199b may be referred to. In such a configuration, a state other than the specialization state such as the normal AT state constitutes the first state, and the specialization state of the addition constitutes the second state. Moreover, the specialization lottery constitutes the second state execution lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation value management unit 205 is configured to execute the reset process when a game of a preset number of games is executed after executing the variation process. For example, it may be configured to determine by lottery whether or not to execute the reset process when a game of a preset number of games is executed after the change process is executed. Further, the variation value management means 205 may be configured to determine by lottery whether or not to execute the reset processing in each game from the next game of the game that has performed the variation processing. Further, the variation value management means 205 sets the value “1” to at least one of the storage value of the lottery value counter 199b and the storage value of the control value counter 119c in each game from the next game of the game for which the variation processing has been executed. It may be configured to subtract.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 has a probability of winning the third CZ state in the CZ lottery when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is equal to or greater than the value “100”, that is, when the lottery value reaches the set value. The CZ lottery table D is configured to be executed using the highest CZ lottery table D. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the lottery value reaches a set value, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. Based on this, it may be configured to determine the execution of the fourth CZ state, which is a special CZ state in which the execution of the AT state is definitely determined after the bonus state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control unit 200 is configured to determine a CZ lottery table to be referred to in the CZ lottery based on the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b. The AT lottery table may be determined with reference to the stored value of the value counter 199b. When the lottery for determining whether or not the AT state is executed is executed, the lottery value counter 199b is stored. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the probability which wins execution of AT state may be determined based on a lottery value.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 also stores the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b, that is, the lottery value display meter 330a that executes display according to the fluctuation of the lottery value, and the stored value of the control value counter 199c, that is, the control. The control value display meter 330b that performs display according to the change in the value is displayed on the display device 330. If the change in the lottery value and the change in the control value can be displayed each time they change, The form displayed on the display device 330 is not limited to this.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 is configured to execute the CZ state when a bonus is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CZ state is also provided when the gaming state is a non-bonus state. The state may be configured to be executable. In such a configuration, the AT state control unit 200 sets the value “10” to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c when the condition for determining the execution of the CZ state is satisfied. It is possible to prevent at least one of the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and the stored value of the control value counter 199c from becoming “0” at the start of the CZ state, such as adding preferable.

  In the present embodiment, the variable value management unit 205 has both the initial value and the basic value stored in the lottery value counter 199b as “0”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the slot machine 1 A predetermined value such as a value “50” may be set as an initial value by an initialization process that is performed when the power source is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. Similarly, the fluctuation value management means 205 may be configured such that a predetermined value such as “50” is set as an initial value by the initialization processing of the slot machine 1 for the control value counter 199c. Good. Further, the fluctuation value management means 205 sets a predetermined value as an initial value when the power after the setting change is performed in the slot machine 1 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state, and a lottery value counter 199b and a control value counter 199c. It may be configured to be added to. That is, the fluctuation value management means 205 may be a value in which the initial value and the basic value of each counter included in the fluctuation value storage means 199 are different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation value management means 205 is configured to execute the fluctuation process when the variable trigger is won by internal lottery and when the bonus is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is configured to execute variation processing at a preset opportunity, such as executing variation processing when a predetermined number of games have been executed in the normal non-AT state, Is not limited.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 is configured to execute the CZ state in any of the bonus states of the BB1 state and the BB2 state, which have different termination conditions, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the winning symbol combination of BB1 is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130, the execution of the AT state is determined after the end of the first bonus state. Alternatively, it may be configured to execute different control processes regarding the execution of the CZ state in accordance with the bonus state in which the gaming state shifts.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 ends the AT preparation state and starts the AT start state from the next game when the gaming state shifts from the non-RT state to the RT1 state in the AT preparation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the gaming state shifts from the non-RT state to the RT3 state, that is, in the internal lottery, the winning area “batting order replay 1” to the winning area “batting order replay 5”. The stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed in a batting order different from the batting order notified by the winning assist control and the winning assist effect in a state where the winning assist control and the winning assist effect by the effect control means 180 are executed based on winning. As a result of the operation, the winning symbol combination of the RT3 transition replay is changed to the effective line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel control means 130. When it is displayed also may be configured to initiate an AT start state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation value management unit 205 is configured to cumulatively fluctuate by adding each counter of the fluctuation value storage unit 199 when performing fluctuation processing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the basic value of the lottery value counter 199b is set to “100”, and the lottery is performed by subtracting the value determined by the lottery value fluctuation lottery by the lottery value management unit 205a from the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b in the variation process. You may be comprised so that a value may be fluctuate | varied cumulatively. Similarly, for the control value, the fluctuation value management means 205 sets the basic value of the control value counter 199c to the value “100”, and controls the value determined by the control value fluctuation lottery by the control value management means 205b in the fluctuation processing. The lottery value may be configured to be changed cumulatively by subtracting from the stored value of the value counter 199c. When configured in this way, the fluctuation value managing means 205 sets the value “100” to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b and executes the reset process and sets the value “100” to the stored value of the control value counter 199c. 100 ”is set. Further, in such a configuration, the fluctuation value management means 205 initializes the slot machine 1 after resetting the basic value of the lottery value counter 199b and the basic value of the control value counter 199c. In an initial state such as after the process is executed, it may be configured to determine which value is set as the basic value by lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control unit 200 is configured to determine execution of any one of the first CZ state to the third CZ state in the CZ lottery, but is not limited thereto, for example, It may be configured to determine whether or not to execute any one of the first CZ state to the third CZ state. When configured in this way, the fluctuation value managing means 205 is configured to execute the reset process when it is determined that any CZ state from the first CZ state to the third CZ state is not executed in the CZ lottery. May be. Further, the fluctuation value management means 205 may be configured not to execute the reset process when it is determined that any CZ state of the first CZ state to the third CZ state is not executed in the CZ lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation value management means 205 is one of a lottery value and a control value when a winning area including any of cherry, watermelon and chance replay is won in the internal lottery in the normal non-AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both the lottery value and the control value may be variable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation value management means 205 is configured to vary both the lottery value and the control value when a bonus is won in a game in a normal non-AT state. It may be configured to vary either the lottery value or the control value. When configured in this way, in the slot machine 1, there is a possibility that the lottery value referred to by the AT state control means 200 when the CZ lottery is executed becomes the value “0”, and the AT state execution period lottery There is a possibility that the control value referred to by the AT state control means 200 becomes the value “0” at the time of execution. For this reason, the fluctuation value management unit 205 stores the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the control value counter 199c to be referred to when the AT state control unit 200 refers to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the control value counter 199c. When the value is “0”, it is preferable to set a preset lower limit value such as adding a value “10” when the AT state control means 200 refers to it. In addition, the preset lower limit value is not necessarily displayed on the lottery value display meter 330a and the control value display meter 330b. If the lower limit value is not displayed on the lottery value display meter 330a and the control value display meter 330b, the lower limit value is set. Is not necessarily the timing at which the AT state control unit 200 refers to the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the control value counter 199c.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation value management unit 205 is configured to execute fluctuation processing in the normal non-AT state among the non-AT states. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fluctuation value management unit 205 is preset in the CZ state. Even when an opportunity is established, the variation processing may be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 stops the execution of the reset process when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the control value counter 199c reaches the set value “100”, so that the lottery value counter 199b Although it is configured to give a privilege to a player whose stored value or one of the stored value of the control value counter 199c has reached the set value, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the stored value and control of the lottery value counter 199b When any of the stored values of the value counter 199c reaches a set value, the execution of the AT state may be determined, and the AT state may be started after the next game or a plurality of games are executed.

  In addition, when the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b or the control value counter 199c reaches the set value “100” and the lottery value or the control value continues to be added, the slot machine 1 is determined to execute the AT state. The player may be configured to be able to give a benefit that is advantageous to the player for paying out medals according to the stored values of the lottery value counter 199b and the control value counter 199c. Benefits that are advantageous to the player for paying out medals are, for example, benefits related to variable values such that the value “50” is set in advance in the lottery value counter 199b and the control value counter 199c in the next non-AT state. Or a benefit relating to the extension of the period during which the AT state continues, such as when the execution of the AT state again is guaranteed after the end of the AT state where the execution has been decided, and it is advantageous for the player to pay out medals. If it is a privilege to become, the content is not limited. Further, in the case of such a configuration, the effect control means 180 exceeds the value “100” among the stored values of the lottery value counter 199b when the value stored in the lottery value counter 199b exceeds the value “100”. By displaying the area corresponding to the value of the minute by image data different from the image data in which the entire area of the lottery value display meter 330a is turned on, the stored value of the lottery value counter 199b is displayed to the player. It is preferable to notify that the value exceeds the value “100”. In addition, it is preferable that the effect control unit 180 executes a display that can notify the player of the control value as well.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 determines whether or not to execute the second AT start state as the AT start state based on the value set in the AT state end determination counter 198 in the AT preparation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the second AT start state based on the stored value of the control value counter 199c.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 is configured to execute the CZ lottery when the bonus is won, and to execute the CZ state when the gaming state is the bonus state. As long as a preset condition is satisfied, the condition for executing the game may be any case, and the gaming state when executing the CZ state may be a non-bonus state or a bonus internal state. When the pre-set condition for executing the CZ lottery is configured as a condition other than the bonus winning, the AT state control unit 200 stores the lottery value counter 199b when executing the CZ lottery. In addition to the value, the CZ lottery table may be selected based on the winning area won in the internal lottery in the game in which the CZ lottery is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 wins any of the winning area “batting order bell 1” to winning area “batting order bell 6” by internal lottery in the AT preparation state, and the reel control means 130 The AT state execution period lottery is executed when the symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination of any combination is displayed on the active line L1 by the reel stop control, but the AT state execution period lottery is executed. The condition may be any case as long as a preset condition is satisfied. When the preset condition for executing the AT state execution period lottery is configured as a condition different from the condition of the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 executes the AT state execution period lottery. In this case, in addition to the stored value of the control value counter 199c, the AT state execution period lottery table may be selected based on the winning area won in the internal lottery in the game for executing the AT state execution period lottery. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state control means 200 is configured to end when a predetermined number of games are executed as a condition for ending the normal AT state. For example, it may be configured to end when a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The AT state control means 200 may be configured to end the normal AT state when the Bell has won a predetermined number of times in the normal AT state. Further, the AT state control means 200 ends the normal AT state when the difference between the number of medals inserted in the normal AT state and the number of medals paid out in the normal AT state reaches a predetermined value. It may be configured. In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the AT state control means 200 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to end the normal AT state in subsequent games, and when it is determined that the normal AT state is ended in the lottery. It may be configured to end the normal AT state.

  In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table H have the same probability of winning for replay, but the present invention is not limited to this. The winning probability of replay is not limited as long as it has a probability of 1 / 7.3 or more and also has a probability of not winning (losing) in the internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to have the game control means 100 as a control board, but is not limited thereto, and for example, has a main control board and a sub control board as control boards. It may be configured. When configured in this manner, the slot machine 1 has control means for executing lottery processing and reel control related to the progress of games such as internal lottery on the main control board, and so-called AT as control processing related to effects. Each sub-control board may be provided with each control means for executing a control process including whether to win or not and lottery related to AT. In addition, the control process including the main control board is executed for the control process including whether the AT is successful or the lottery related to the AT, and the control means forming the sub control board is executed for the control process related to the effect. May be.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine): 120 ... Internal lottery means: 130 ... Reel control means: 140 ... Winning determination means: 199 ... Change value storage means: 200 ... Assist time state control means: 205 ... Change value management means: 205a ... lottery value management means: 205b ... control value management means: 230 ... start switch: 240 ... stop switch: L1 ... effective line: R1 ... first reel: R2 ... second reel: R3 ... third reel

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A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role and a replay are successful;
A start switch for detecting a start operation by the player;
A stop switch that is provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detects a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start switch, the plurality of reels are rotated, based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch and the result of the internal lottery determined by the internal lottery means. Reel control means for performing reel stop control for stopping the reels;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the active line;
Assist time state control means for performing control related to transition between an assist time state in which a winning assist control for assisting winning of the plurality of types of winnings is executed and a non-assist time state in which the winning assist control is not executed When,
Control value management means for managing a control value that is a variable value, and
The control value management means executes a control value fluctuation lottery that is a lottery executed based on a result of winning in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means when the control value fluctuates, and fluctuates to any value. Decide
In the lottery for determining whether or not the assist time state is executed by the assist time state control means, the probability of winning the execution of the assist time state is not changed regardless of the control value.
The assist time state control means includes:
It is possible to execute a period setting process that is a process for setting a period from the determination of the execution of the assist time state to the end thereof,
In the period setting process, executing a process of determining a period from the determination of execution of the assist time state to the end by a predetermined lottery,
In the predetermined lottery, the expected value of the winning period is different depending on the control value managed by the control value management means.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Production control means for controlling the production of the game;
An effect device that executes an effect controlled by the effect control means,
The control value management means can execute a variation process that is a process of varying the control value when the assist time state control means is executing the non-assist time state,
When the assist time state control means is executing the non-assist time state, the effect control means displays a control value display that is a display corresponding to the control value managed by the control value management means. Let the director perform
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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