JP6663341B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (a spinning-type gaming machine, a slot machine) having a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine provides a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such gaming media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery and starts the rotation of a plurality of reels in response to a rotation start operation of the player, and in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery as a player's stop operation trigger. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. Then, the result of the game is determined based on the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals and the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

  In recent years, by performing a prize assisting effect for assisting a winning of a role under a predetermined condition, a winning probability of the role is changed, and a game medium such as a medal is easily obtained in an AT state in which the prize assisting effect can be executed. A gaming machine capable of performing an assist time game has been well received (see Patent Document 1).

  In particular, most of the gaming machines that can play assist time games provided on the market in recent years, in the normal state, make the bonus time a lottery target and perform the assist time game in a bonus established state that shifts by winning the bonus. In addition to determining whether or not to perform the assist time game, the assist time game is performed without changing the game state and maintaining the bonus established state. In such a gaming machine, while the expected value of the game medium in the bonus state shifted by the winning of the bonus is lowered from the state of the established bonus, the expected value of the game medium in the bonus state is reduced by the reduced amount. It is designed so that the expected value of game media acquisition in the bonus established state is increased, and in the bonus established state, the probability of losing in the internal lottery is extremely low and priority is given to roles other than bonuses. Accordingly, control is performed such that it is difficult to win a bonus and it is easy to maintain a bonus established state.

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  However, the bonus should be originally provided for the purpose of contributing to the increase of the game medium, and by maintaining the above-mentioned bonus established state for a long period of time, it is possible to obtain the assist time game. It is feared that performing the game and the acquired assist time game will cause a trend of technology that avoids winning a bonus, and that the existence of the bonus has become famous and innocent.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a technique for sufficiently securing a chance to win a winning bonus in a gaming machine capable of performing an assist time game while providing a bonus as a lottery target. is there.

  The present invention acquires a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and obtains a random value for each game, and refers to an internal lottery table in which a correspondence between the random value and a combination is set. An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a bonus and a small role are appropriate, and a mode in which the plurality of reels are rotated for each game, and a stop operation is used as a trigger in accordance with the result of the internal lottery Reel control means for performing control to stop the spinning reels, and in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the activated line. A prize determining unit that determines that the winning combination is based on the winning combination; a payout control unit that performs control for paying out the game medium based on the winning of the small winning combination; and based on that the bonus is won in a normal state. Game state A game state transition control unit that controls the game state to transition to a bonus state, controls the game state to transition to the bonus state based on the winning of the bonus, and maintains the bonus state until the bonus is won; An advantageous section can be set, a specific lottery is performed in the normal section, and it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by winning the specific lottery. In the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter is updated and assist is performed under predetermined conditions. Privilege granting means for performing a time game, performing a predetermined initialization process based on the value of the clear counter reaching a predetermined value and returning to a normal section, and assisting a predetermined role winning in the assist time game And an effect control means for controlling the effect device to execute a winning assisting effect, wherein an internal lottery table according to a game state is provided. A gaming machine in which an internal lottery is performed with reference to a bull, wherein the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery that determines whether the small role is valid while maintaining the state in which the bonus has been won in the bonus established state. In a state where the bonus and the small win are both won, the reel control means performs control to stop the spinning reel so that the small win wins in preference to the bonus. In the internal lottery table referred to in the game in the established state, the gaming machine is set such that the amount of the random value at which the result of the internal lottery is lost is larger than the amount of the random value associated with the small role. Things.

  In the present invention, the game is shifted to the advantageous section based on the fact that the specific lottery is won in the normal section, the assist time game can be executed in the advantageous section, and the value of the clear counter is updated, and the value of the clear counter is updated. When the value reaches a predetermined value, the advantageous section ends and the initialization process is performed to return to the normal section. Therefore, in the advantageous section, the gaming medium is excessively acquired in excess of the expected design acquisition value. It prevents what can be done.

  In the present invention, when the bonus is won in the normal state, the state shifts to a bonus established state in which the state where the bonus is won is maintained until the bonus is won. Wins in preference to the bonus, but in the internal lottery table referred to in the bonus-established game, the amount of random numbers for which the result of the internal lottery is lost Since the number is set to be larger than the numerical value, it is possible to sufficiently secure a chance to win a bonus.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance composition of the game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining an internal lottery table in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining an internal lottery table in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a winning mode of a small role in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the replay in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relation between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relation between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a relation between a winning combination and a symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a relation between a winning combination and a symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of a gaming state and an RT state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of an effect state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of a game section in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for explaining distribution of a random number value in an internal lottery table concerning a bonus establishment state in a gaming machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for explaining distribution of a random number value in an internal lottery table concerning a bonus establishment state in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of a production state in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Further, all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential components of the invention.

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

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped housing including a storage box BX, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. Have been. Further, a hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is accommodated below the reel unit in the housing. In the housing of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a control board for mounting a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like and controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 each have an outer peripheral surface divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as a "frame") at a fixed interval, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. Either is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), respectively, are driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor, and the number of pulses and the number of driving pulses of the stepping motor. By controlling the width and the like, the frame can be stopped in frame units (predetermined rotation angle units, predetermined rotation amount units). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is cut off, As the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are individually openably and closably provided, and the upper front door UD has a display window DW for observing a rotating state and a stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the symbols 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 gaming machine through the display window DW.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower rows are provided for each reel as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, and an effective line is set by a combination of the display positions of each reel. You. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called specified insertion number, is set to three, and when medals corresponding to the specified insertion number are inserted, the first reels R1 to R1 are output. The activated line L1 constituted by the middle stage of each of the third reels R3 is activated.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line in the display window DW. If the symbol combination on the activated line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, the combination has won. For example, payout of medals is performed from the hopper unit.

  The upper front door UD is provided with a game information display section DS and a section display SEC. The game information display section DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. The number of credits of medals, the number of medals paid out or obtained in one game, and the total or obtained number of medals paid out in a bonus state. Is displayed. The section indicator SEC notifies the user of whether or not he / she is staying in the advantageous section by turning off and turning on a built-in LED.

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

  The lower front door DD is provided with various operation means. The operation means includes a bet button (insertion operation means) B0 for performing an operation of inserting credited (reserved) medals, and an operation for starting the game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Lever (game start operating means) SL for performing the operation, and a stop button (stop operating means) for performing an operation to trigger each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 which are rotationally driven by the stepping motor. ) B1 to B3 are provided.

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

  Thereafter, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, a stop switch (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a conduction sensor, Sensor, etc.) performs an ON operation, and changes the reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the pressed stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 perform an off operation, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. From OFF to OFF.

  Then, based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes in accordance with the pressing timing and the release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the control board sets the stop position according to the result of the internal lottery. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  A medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided below the lower front door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. I have.

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

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

  Then, the game control means 100 includes an insertion receiving 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, RT Control means 173, privilege granting means 175, effect control means 180, and storage means 190 are included.

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

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 causes the inserted medal to be inserted up to a specified number. Is set to the closed state. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed in a state in which a medal has been credited to the gaming machine, the bet switch 220 is actuated, and the insertion receiving means 105 sets the specified insertion number to At the limit, the credited medals are set in the insertion state.

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

  The internal lottery means 120 determines the winning or losing of a role based on a start signal from a start switch 230 which is operated by a player by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). This means performs an internal lottery, and performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used to perform the internal lottery. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, six types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery tables 1 to 6) as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are stored in the main lottery table storage unit 191. In each internal lottery table, various roles such as replays, small roles, and bonuses and loss (non-winning) correspond to each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). It is attached.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, small wins 1 to 8 are prepared as small wins, and the winning order of the small wins is batting order bell 1 to batting order 9, common bell, watermelon, cherry, and JAC Is set.

  The winning mode of each small win will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5. The batting order bell 1 to batting order 9 have two to four types of one small win (one small payout with one payout) and one small win. It shows that the eight small wins of the type (small wins with a payout of 8) win in duplicate, and the common bell is composed of five types of one small win and one type of eight small wins This indicates that the winning is repeated.

  In addition, watermelon indicates that one type of three small role (three-part small payout) wins alone, and Cherry has one type of two-part small role (dividend two-part win) Indicates that the winner will win solely, and the JAC has five types of one small role, one type of two small role, one type of three small role, and one type of eight small role. This indicates that the winning is repeated.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replays 1 to 6 are prepared as replays, and a normal replay and a batting order replay 1 to a batting order replay 12 are set as winning modes of the replay.

  The winning mode of each replay will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 6. The normal replay indicates that the replay 1 wins alone, and the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 include the replay 1 and the replay 2. This indicates that two to five types of replays including the replay 1 and replay 3 are repeatedly won. Is shown.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small role is the same in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and the internal lottery table 1 = the internal lottery table 2 = the internal lottery table 5 <the internal lottery table 3 < The replay winning probability is higher in the order of the internal lottery table 4. Further, in the internal lottery table 6, the small wins have a higher probability than the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 and the replay is not a lottery target.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB: an example of a bonus) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery tables 1 to 4, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery target. However, in the internal lottery tables 5 and 6, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a normal state, a BB established state (an example of a bonus established state), and a BB state (an example of a bonus state) can be set as the gaming state, and an RT state (a lottery state of replay). The non-RT state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state can be set. In the lottery table selection process, any one of the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 is set according to the gaming state and the RT state. Select as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, a random number value (lottery random number) is obtained from the random number generator 110 for each game based on a start signal from the start switch 230, and the obtained random number value is stored in the main lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. Is determined with reference to the internal lottery table stored in.

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

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry over the winning state to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and the winning state is not carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning. A lottery flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to a winning state is prepared. There is a bonus as a role associated with the former carryover possible flag, and the small role and replay are associated with the latter carryover impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting processing, when the big bonus (BB) is won by the internal lottery, the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over until the big bonus (BB) is won. At this time, even in the game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag has been carried over, the internal lottery means 120 is performing the internal lottery for determining whether or not to win the small combination and the replay. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the bonus lottery flag is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the small lot won by the internal lottery and the bonus lottery flag of the bonus that has already been won. And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more combinations of a replay lottery flag is set to a winning state.

  The reel control means 130 starts the rotation driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on a start signal from the start switch 230 which is operated by the player by the game start operation on the start lever SL, The stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are constantly rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute) are pressed. Control to validate the stop operation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, which are rotationally driven by the stepping motor, in a manner corresponding to the setting state of the lottery flag (the result of the internal lottery). I do.

  When the stop switch 240 is activated by the player pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, the reel control means 130 stops the reels from the stop switch 240. By stopping the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 based on the signal, the control of stopping each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is performed.

  That is, each time one of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is pressed, the reel control unit 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and determines Control to stop the reels at the set stop position. In the gaming machine 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 corresponds to an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of 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.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the spinning reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It has become. When stopping the spinning reel within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each spinning reel is determined to be 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. It is determined within a range of up to four frames (a predetermined pull-in range). Then, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button pressed down from among the stop buttons B1 to B3, the reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination by the internal lottery, as the stop button. When the position of the lottery flag is set to the winning state, the symbol corresponding to the position where the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed when the position is within the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line when the pressing operation is performed on Control is performed to stop the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed, so as to be displayed at the upper display position.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a red 7 symbol "red 7" and a white 7 symbol "white 7" are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. , Black 7 design "black 7", BAR design "BAR", replay design "RP", dummy design "DUM", bell design "BL", watermelon design A "WMA", watermelon design B "WMB", and cherry design When "CH" is arranged and symbols existing within 4 frames from the pressed detection position are drawn on the effective line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are pressed. Regardless of the detection position, it can be displayed on the active line.

  Further, the reel control unit 130 determines the stop position of the rotating reel based on the priority (logic operation), and refers to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 to determine whether the reel is rotating. To determine the reel stop position (table reference process).

  First, in the logic operation, in the range of 0 to 4 frames from the pressed position, which is the reel position at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (at the time when the stop button is pressed) according to the priority data determined for each role. The priority is determined for the candidates of the stop positions for five frames (or two frames) existing in (or in the range of 0 to 1 frame). Then, a stop position candidate having the highest priority among the priorities of the stop position candidates is determined as an actual stop position. However, in the logic operation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, and the like, and the plurality of stop position candidates having the highest priority may be obtained. In this case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  Particularly, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order is set in the order of “replay> bonus” and “small win> bonus”, and in the logic operation, the lottery flags for two or more types of wins are set to the internal winning state. In the case where the winning combination of the combination with the lower priority is selected for the stop position candidates including the symbols constituting the winning configuration of the combination with the higher priority, The priority is determined so that the priority becomes higher than the candidate of the stop position including the stop position.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the priority of the candidate for the stop position when a plurality of small wins are won in the internal lottery is determined according to the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning modes that can be displayed on the activated line. There are a case where the priority is obtained and a case where the priority is obtained according to the number of medals paid out based on the predetermined payout for the small combination, and the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning modes that can be displayed on the activated line. When the priority of the candidate for the stop position is obtained in accordance with the above, the candidate of each stop position is set such that the higher the number of the symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns that can be displayed on the active line, the higher the priority is. When determining the priority of the candidate for the stop position according to the number of payout medals, the small payout corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the activated line is obtained. Medals enough priority payout increases stop position (stop position payout can be winning more small winning combination) based seeks priority for the candidate of each stop position to be higher. However, when determining the priority of the candidate for the stop position according to the number of medals paid out, if a small payout with the same payout is repeatedly won, the stop position where each small win can be won. Are treated as the same priority, and when the priority of the candidate of the stop position is determined according to the number of the symbol combinations indicating the winning modes that can be displayed on the activated line, the priority is displayed on the activated line. The priorities of the stop position candidates having the same number of the symbol combinations indicating the prize modes that can be displayed are treated as the same.

  In the present embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation is performed according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Specifically, a correct hit order is set for each of the hit order bell 1 to the hit order bell 9, and a pressing order different from the correct hit order is treated as an incorrect hit order. When one of the batting order bells is won, if the type of the stop button pressed first corresponds to the correct batting order, it is determined that the hitting order is correct, and the number of medals paid out is the largest. The priority is determined such that the priority of the stop position candidate is the highest. In addition, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the symbol combinations that constitute the most winning forms at the stage of stopping each reel may be displayed. The priorities are determined so that the possible stop position candidates have the highest priority.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, candidates for stop positions at which eight small wins (small wins 6) can be won. When the stop button B1 to B3 is depressed in the order of incorrect answering, a single small win (Small win 1 to Small win 5) is stopped. The logic operation is performed such that the position candidate has the highest priority.

  In the case where the gaming state is the BB established state, the winning of the small hand is given priority over the bonus. Therefore, if the batting order bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of the correct answer, the eight small hand wins. Even if the stop operation is performed in the order of the incorrect batting, the priority is set so that the winning of the big bonus (BB) is avoided when the symbols constituting the winning form of one small role are displayed on the activated line. Desired. However, at the time of winning the watermelon or cherry, the symbols constituting the winning form of three small wins corresponding to the watermelon and two small wins corresponding to the cherry cannot be displayed on the activated line, and the big bonus ( Since there is a press detection position at which a symbol constituting the winning form of BB) can be displayed on the activated line, if a watermelon or a cherry is won in the BB established state, the small role does not win and the big win does not occur. A bonus (BB) may be won.

  Further, when the batting order bell is won in the BB established state, the stop position may be determined so that the type of the small winning combination that is prioritized changes according to the pressing order. For example, when the batting order bell is won in the BB established state The priority is determined so that the stop position is the stop position at which the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning modes that can be displayed on the activated line regardless of the pressing order is the maximum, and one small hand is more than eight small wins. The stop position may be determined by giving priority to winning. In this way, if one small win is given priority over eight small wins in the BB established state, the expected medal acquisition value in the BB established state can be suppressed lower. Motivation to win the bonus (BB) as soon as possible can be given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, when a common bell or JAC is won, a logic operation is performed so as to obtain a priority according to the number of paid out medals. Logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the eight small role (small role 6) even if the operation is performed, and any pressing is performed even when the JAC is won. Even if the stop operation is performed in order, the logic operation is performed such that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the eight small wins (small win 6) has the highest priority.

  In the logic operation, a so-called pull-in process and a kick-off process are performed as processes for obtaining candidates for reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining the priority of the 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-off process is a process of obtaining the priority of reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control unit 130 enables the symbol of the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state to be stopped in the form of a winning, while the symbol of the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-winning state is the winning form. Logic calculation is performed to find candidates for reel stop positions so as not to stop.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 including a photo sensor, and the reel control unit 130 controls the reel unit 310 based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one rotation. By calculating the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation shaft of the stepping motor) from the reference position of the reel (the frame detected by the reel index 315), the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored. Has become. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference processing, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation, the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 determines which position is the stop position. Is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in.

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

  In the stop control table referred to when any one of the batting order bell 1 to batting order 9 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the correct batting order (an example of a specific operation order) is given to each batting order bell. ) Is set, and a pressing order different from the correct hitting order is treated as an incorrect hitting order.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order 9 is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the eight small wins. As described above, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hit order, one of the small wins wins, and none of the small wins wins. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank may be displayed on the activated line.

  Even if the batting order bell is won in the BB established state, the small part win is prioritized over the bonus, so eight small wins will be won in the correct batting order and one small part will be played in the incorrect batting order. The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where a symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line without winning any combination. In the present embodiment, when the first stop operation is performed at the time of winning the batting order bell in the BB established state, a symbol constituting a winning pattern of any small win is always displayed on the activated line. , The winning of the big bonus (BB) is avoided, so even if none of the eight small role and one small role included in the batting order bell wins, the big bonus (BB) is won. I will not do it.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when the common bell or the JAC is won, when the common bell is won, even if the stop operation is performed in any pressing order, the eight small wins. The stop position for the press detection position is set as described above, and the stop position for the press detection position is set so that even if the stop operation is performed in any order of pressing, even when the JAC is won, the eight small wins will be won. Have been.

  In the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when any one of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 12 is won, as shown in FIG. 9, the correct batting order is set for each batting order replay. The pressing order different from the correct hitting order is treated as an incorrect hitting order.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when one of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 2 wins. A stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set, and a stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hit order, the replay 1 wins.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when any of the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 3 wins. A stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set, and a stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hit order, the replay 1 wins.

  The prize determination means 140 performs a prize determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been achieved, based on the manner in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, they are displayed on the active line. It is determined whether or not the present symbol combination is a predetermined winning combination. Then, according to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. A prize determination table is prepared so as to determine whether or not a prize is present and whether or not to display an RT fluctuation blank.

  Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on the determination result of the prize determining means 140, a prize-winning process is executed when a winning combination is achieved. As the prize-winning process, for example, when the small winning part wins, the payout control means 150 performs the medal payout control processing, and when the replay wins, the replay processing means 160 performs the replay processing, and the bonus is set. When a prize is won, the game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process for transitioning the game state. When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the activated line while all the reels are stopped, the RT control unit 173 performs control to change the RT state according to the displayed symbol combination. .

  The payout control unit 150 performs a payout control process related to payout of medals according to a game result. Specifically, when the small winning combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each of the winning combinations, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are stored in the hopper unit 320 ( (Payout device).

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number specified by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that is activated every time one medal is paid out, and the payout control means 150 sends the medal from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. The number of medals paid out can be managed.

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

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (re-game process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without having to insert a medal owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, the same number of medals as in the previous game are automatically inserted without using medals (including credit medals) held by the player. The process is performed, and the next game start operation on the start lever SL is awaited with the same activated line as the previous game set.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process for transitioning the game state between the normal state, the BB established state, and the BB state. One condition or a plurality of conditions may be defined as the game state transition condition. When a plurality of conditions are determined, the game state is changed based on that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another game state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to a BB established state is possible. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the BB established state. In the normal state, one of the internal lottery tables 1 to 4 in which the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery target is selected from the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the RT state.

  The BB established state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the BB established state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, whether or not a small win is determined with the same probability as in the normal state, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets, An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 5 in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  In addition, in the BB established state, it is determined whether or not to win the small bonus and replay while the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the winning of the big bonus (BB) is performed. When the symbol combination indicating the mode is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state transition control means 170 transitions the gaming state from the BB established state to the BB state based on the winning of the big bonus (BB).

  The BB state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when a symbol combination indicating a winning mode of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the activated line. In the BB state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the winning probability of the small role is set higher than the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 and the replay is excluded from the lottery targets. Internal lottery is performed with reference to the selected internal lottery table 6. That is, in the BB state, the small winning combinations are more frequently won than in the normal state, and thus the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state.

  In the BB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game in the BB state, and the number of medals exceeding a predetermined expected number of ending payouts (for example, 200). Is paid out, the gaming state transition control means 170 terminates the BB state and returns the gaming state to the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the RT control unit 173 includes a non-RT state (non-replay time state), an RT1 state (first replay time state), an RT2 state (second replay time state), and an RT3 state ( RT transition control processing for transitioning the RT state during the third replay time state) is performed. In the present embodiment, the lottery mode of the replay is different depending on the RT state. Specifically, at least one of the winning probability of the replay, the type of the replay to be the lottery target, and the combination of the replays to be repeatedly selected is different. I have. As the transition condition of the RT state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are determined, the RT state is changed based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or when all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. A transition to another RT state can be made.

  The non-RT state is an RT state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of RT states, and a transition from the non-RT state to the RT1 state is possible. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line in the non-RT state, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the non-RT state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, normal replays 1 to 3 are set as the replay winning modes, and the replay winning probability is about 1/7. Internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 1 set to .3. In this embodiment, when the game state returns to the normal state with the end of the BB state, the game state is set to the non-RT state, and when the game state is the normal state, one card is set in the RT state other than the non-RT state. When the small role wins, the RT state shifts to the non-RT state.

  The RT1 state is an RT state to which the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line as a trigger, and the RT1 state can be shifted to the RT2 state and the non-RT state. . Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 2 is displayed on the activated line in the RT1 state (when Replay 2 wins), the state shifts to the RT2 state, and in the RT1 state, one small hand is played. When the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the activated line (when one small win has won), the state shifts to the non-RT state. In the RT1 state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 are set as the replay winning mode, and the replay winning probability is about 1/7. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 2 set to 3 is performed.

  The RT2 state is an RT state in which a symbol combination indicating a winning mode of replay 2 is displayed on the activated line as an opportunity, and the RT2 state shifts to an RT3 state, a non-RT state, and an RT1 state. Is possible. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 3 is displayed on the activated line in the RT2 state (when Replay 3 wins), the state shifts to the RT3 state, and in the RT2 state, one small hand is played. When the symbol combination indicating the winning form is displayed on the activated line (when one small win is won), the state shifts to the non-RT state, and the symbol combination showing the RT fluctuation blank in the RT2 state is displayed on the activated line. If so, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT2 state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 are set as the replay winning modes, and the replay winning probability is about 1/2. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 3 set to 5 is performed.

  The RT3 state is an RT state in which a symbol combination indicating a winning mode of the replay 3 is displayed on the activated line, and the RT3 state shifts to a non-RT state and an RT1 state. ing. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of one small win is displayed on the activated line in the RT3 state (when the one small win wins), the state shifts to the non-RT state, and in the RT3 state. When the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line, the process shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT3 state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, normal replay 1 to normal replay 3 are set as a replay winning mode, and the replay winning probability is about 1/1. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 4 set to 5 is performed. In the internal lottery table 4 that is referred to when the user stays in the RT3 state in the normal state, the correspondence between the combination and the random number value is set so that the result of the internal lottery will not be lost.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the privilege granting unit 175 changes the effect state among a plurality of effect states including a non-AT state, an AT preparation state, an AT state, and an AT end standby state. To set the effect state to the AT state (assist time state), determine whether the AT state end condition is satisfied based on the value of the AT end determination counter 195, and end the AT state when the AT state end condition is satisfied. Is performed. In the present embodiment, when staying in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the effect control means 180 notifies the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell, thereby making eight small wins (small win 6: predetermined win). A prize assisting effect for assisting a prize is performed, and an assist time game in which medals are more easily obtained than a game staying in the non-AT state can be performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the privilege granting means 175 can set a normal section, an inside standby section, and an advantageous section. In the normal section, the effect state is fixed to the non-AT state, and the AT lottery is performed. In this case, the effect state can be set to the AT state on the condition that the advantageous section is started and the advantageous section is started by winning. Then, in the game in the normal section, when the game state is the normal state, the privilege granting unit 175 performs the AT lottery (an example of the specific lottery) based on the fact that the winning mode including the bonus is obtained by the internal lottery. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won, the AT lottery is performed. When the gaming state is the BB established state and when the gaming state is the BB state, the AT lottery is not executed even in the normal section. In the AT lottery, the random number value acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage means 191, and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, either a winning or a loss is associated with each of the internal lottery random numbers associated with the big bonus (BB) winning in the internal lottery that triggers the AT lottery. If the random number value acquired for the internal lottery is associated with the winning in the AT lottery table, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won.

  In this embodiment, a low probability state with a winning probability of about 1/256 (an example of an initial probability) and a high probability state with a winning probability of about 1/64 can be set as the lottery state of the AT lottery. In the AT lottery, an AT lottery table according to the lottery state is referred to. That is, when the lottery state is the high probability state, the AT lottery table set so that the winning probability is higher than when the lottery state is the low probability state is referred to. Note that the winning probability of the AT lottery may be different depending on the winning mode in the internal lottery. In this case, there may be a winning mode in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is the same in the low probability state and the high probability state, or the winning probability of the AT lottery is higher in the low probability state than in the high probability state. If the total number of random numbers assigned to the winning of the AT lottery has a relationship of “high probability state> low probability state”, the winning probability of the AT lottery for each winning mode can be arbitrarily determined.

  Then, when the AT lottery is won in the normal section, the privilege giving means 175 starts the advantageous section based on the winning of the AT lottery, and shifts the production state from the non-AT state to the AT state via the AT preparation state. Then, the assist time game is performed in the advantageous section. When the player wins the AT lottery based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), the winning information of the AT lottery is held until the end of the BB state, and the BB state ends and the game state returns to the normal state. The effect state is set to the AT preparation state, and the state is shifted to the AT state via the AT preparation state. In this embodiment, the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end standby state can be set only when the section is an advantageous section.

  In the present embodiment, in the AT preparation state, the prize assisting effect is executed by the effect control means 180 so as to guide the RT state to the RT3 state.

  For example, when staying in the RT1 state, which is the RT state that is likely to be staying in the non-AT state at the time of winning the AT lottery, the replay 2 is won when the batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 is won. In order to be able to perform the prize assisting effect for notifying the correct batting order, the RT state is guided to the RT2 state, and in the RT2 state, the replay 3 can be awarded when the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 are won. Then, a prize assist effect for notifying the correct hitting order is executed to guide the RT state to the RT3 state.

  In the present embodiment, in the AT preparation state, the production control means 180 performs a prize assisting production informing the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell. However, when staying in the non-RT state in the AT preparation state, the RT state. In order to change the symbol to the RT1 state, a stop operation needs to be performed in an incorrect hitting order in order to display a symbol combination indicating an RT variation blank on the activated line. For this reason, if the player wins the AT lottery while staying in the non-RT state, the prize assisting effect is not executed when the batting order is won while staying in the non-RT state even in the AT preparation state. It has become.

  Then, the privilege giving means 175 shifts the effect state from the AT preparation state to the AT state based on the fact that the RT state has shifted to the RT3 state when the AT preparation state has been set. The transition from the AT preparation state to the AT state may be performed based on the transition of the RT state to the RT2 state when the AT preparation state is set, or may be set to the AT preparation state. If any of the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 is won in the RT2 state, the game may be shifted to the AT state at the end of the game.

  When the RT state falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state due to a player's operation error in the AT state, a prize assisting effect is performed so as to return the RT state to the RT3 state while staying in the AT state. Will be However, if the RT state falls to the non-RT state in the AT state, in order to guide the RT state to the RT1 state, the winning order of the batting order bell is performed until a symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line. There is no prize assisting effect.

  Further, based on the winning of the AT lottery, the privilege granting unit 175 sets a value “50” corresponding to 50 times, which is the number of games, which is an end condition of the AT state, in the AT end determination counter 195, and sets the AT state. Each time one assist time game is performed, for example, when the start lever SL is depressed, a constant value “1” corresponding to one assist time game is calculated from the value of the AT end determination counter 195, for example. The decrement update which subtracts is performed. In the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 195 is continued even in the process of returning the RT state to the RT3 state due to the RT state falling to the non-RT state or the RT1 state due to a player operation error.

  When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches the initial value “0”, the privilege giving unit 175 determines that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, and the privilege giving unit 175 changes the production state to the AT end standby state. When the RT state shifts to the non-RT state or the RT1 state in the AT end standby state, the effect state is returned to the non-AT state. In the present embodiment, in the AT end standby state after the end of the AT state, the prize assisting effect when the batting order bell is won by the effect control means 180 is not performed. Therefore, the symbol combination indicating the winning of one small role or the RT fluctuation blank. Is displayed, the RT state easily falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state. The effect state after the end of the AT state may be returned to the non-AT state without providing the AT end standby state. The conditions for returning from the AT end standby state to the non-AT state include, for example, that a stop operation was performed in an incorrect batting order when the batting order was won, and a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line. Alternatively, it may be that one small role wins.

  In addition, in the AT state, if the winning mode of the small role obtained by the internal lottery is a watermelon, a cherry, or a common bell in the AT state, the AT ends according to the mode of winning the role in the internal lottery. An additional lottery is performed to determine whether to add a given additional value to the value of the determination counter 195.

  In the additional lottery, the random number value acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the additional lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage means 191, and it is determined whether or not the additional lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the additional lottery table, for each random number value associated with the winning mode that triggers the additional lottery, either a winning or a loss is associated, and the random number value obtained in the additional lottery is added to the additional lottery table. In the case where is associated with the winning in, it is determined that the additional lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, an additional lottery table is selected from a plurality of types of additional lottery tables in accordance with the winning mode of the role in the internal lottery, and the election probability of the additional lottery is “watermelon <cherry <common bell”. ”In the order. In addition, as an added value when the additional lottery is won, a larger added value is selected in the order of “cherry <common bell <watermelon”. Note that the relationship between the winning style of the role in the internal lottery and the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the relationship between the winning style of the role in the internal lottery and the added value when the additional lottery is won, are not limited to those described above, and may be arbitrarily set. Can be determined.

  When the big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the privilege granting unit 175 stops updating the decrement of the AT end determination counter 196 based on the winning of the big bonus (BB) and suspends the AT state. After the end of the BB state, the AT state is restarted with the transition of the RT state to the RT3 state via the AT preparation state. In the present embodiment, if a big bonus (BB) is won in a situation where a game is being played in the AT state in the advantageous section, the return to the AT state is determined after the end of the BB state. Is maintained.

  Further, when shifting to the AT state, the privilege giving means 175 sets a predetermined value “32” corresponding to 32 times, which is the number of games that can change the lottery state of the AT lottery, to the probability fluctuation counter 196, In the game in the AT end standby state or the non-AT state after the end of the state, every time one game is performed, for example, when the start lever SL is pressed, the value of the probability variation counter 196 is decremented by one. A decrement update for subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to the number of games is performed.

  The privilege granting unit 175 fixes the lottery state of the AT lottery in the low probability state in the normal section, and sets the RT state when the value of the probability variation counter 196 is not the initial value (for example, 0) in the advantageous section. The lottery state of the AT lottery is set in accordance with the above. If the RT state is either the non-RT state or the RT1 state, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the low probability state, and the RT state is the RT2 state or the RT3 state. In any of the cases, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches an initial value (for example, 0), the advantageous section ends. However, in a game until the probability variation counter 196 reaches the initial value, When the lottery is won and the state shifts to the AT state, the value of the probability variation counter 196 is set to the predetermined value “32” again when the state shifts to the AT state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) is won in a game until the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches the initial value, the decrement update of the probability variation counter 196 is interrupted and the big variation (BB) is continued until the end of the BB state. The value of the probability variation counter 196 at the time of winning the bonus (BB) is held, but if an AT lottery is performed based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), the AT preparation state is set after the end of the BB state. When the state shifts to the AT state, the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 is set to the predetermined value “32” again, and if the AT lottery performed based on the winning of the big bonus (BB) is not won, BB After the end of the state, the advantageous section ends as the effect state returns to the non-AT state.

  In addition, the privilege granting unit 175 performs an initialization process for initializing control information relating to the effect state based on the end of the advantageous section. Particularly, in the present embodiment, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization processing, and the values of the AT end determination counter 195 and the probability variation counter 196 are initialized to the initial values (for example, 0), and the normal state is set. It is designed to return.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, in addition to the normal section and the advantageous section, it is possible to set an inside middle standby section, and the privilege giving means 175 has an advantage based on winning the AT lottery in the normal section. The section starts, but if the game where the Big Bonus (BB) is won wins the AT lottery, but the Big Bonus (BB) wins without winning the Big Bonus (BB), the internal The advantageous section starts via the middle standby section.

  Note that the execution of the AT lottery is prohibited in the case of the internal middle standby section, and the AT lottery is not executed even if the internal lottery obtains a winning mode that triggers the execution of the AT lottery. However, the configuration may be such that the AT lottery is executed even in the inside standby section, but in that case, it is preferable to invalidate the result of the AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the clear counter 197 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1) in a game in which the AT lottery is won in the normal section, and in the advantageous section, the clear counter 197 is set every time a game is performed. Is incremented by adding a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game to the value of the game, and the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds a threshold value (for example, 1500) (when the value of the clear counter is "1"). 1501 "), the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the update of the clear counter 197 is performed after all the rotating reels in each game have stopped, but if it is predetermined in each game, the update of the clear counter 197 is performed at any occasion. The update may be performed by, for example, a game start operation performed on the start lever SL. In addition, in the advantageous section, the clear counter 197 is updated even when a transition to each effect state such as the AT preparation state or the AT preparation state occurs unless the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. Note that if the AT lottery is won but the advantageous section starts via the inside middle standby section, the clear counter 197 is not updated in the inside middle standby section and the clear counter 197 is updated together with the start of the advantageous section. Is started.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value, initialization processing is executed at the end of the advantageous section, and the process returns to the normal section. For this reason, when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value in the state of staying in the AT state, the AT state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. At the same time, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). Also, when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value in the state of staying in the AT preparation state, the AT preparation state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing and the production state is initialized to the non-AT state. At the same time, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0), and when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value in a state of staying in the AT end standby state, the non-AT Even if the return condition to the state is not satisfied, the AT end standby state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the value of the probability variation counter 196 is set to the initial value (for example, 0). Is initialized to

  In the initialization process, not only the effect state, the AT end determination counter 195, and the probability variation counter 196, but also the clear counter 197 are initialized. Specifically, the value of the clear counter 197 is set to the initial value. (For example, 0). Further, in the present embodiment, when the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches an initial value (for example, 0) or when the effect state returns to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state, the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. Is determined to have been performed, and an initialization process is executed at the end of the advantageous section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value and the BB stays, the advantageous section ends and the initialization process is performed. If it is not possible to win the big bonus (BB) that has already been won in the game in the normal section after the end, the winning of the big bonus (BB) does not involve a shift to the advantageous section, so it is normal. The section is maintained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value and the vehicle stays in the BB state, the advantageous section is ended regardless of whether the BB state end condition is satisfied. Then, the initialization process is performed and the process proceeds to the normal section. However, in the normal section, the AT lottery is not performed in the BB state, so that the advantageous section ends when the vehicle stays in the BB state. When the initialization process is performed, the effect state after the end of the BB state always becomes the non-AT state. Since the initialization of the gaming state is not performed depending on the initialization processing at the end of the advantageous section, if the initialization processing is performed in the state of staying in the BB state, the game state is exhausted before the initialization processing is performed. Information such as the number of payouts in the game in the BB state is not initialized by the initialization process, and the game in the BB state is performed until the end condition of the BB state is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous section is started by winning the AT lottery in the normal section, and the effect state is set to the AT state in the advantageous section to perform the assist time game, but the AT state ends. Even after the end of the AT state, the advantageous section is maintained until the value of the probability variation counter 196, which starts counting, reaches the initial value. That is, in the present embodiment, since the advantageous section continues even after the end of the AT state, there are cases where the effect state remains in the advantageous section even if the effect state returns to the non-AT state.

  In addition, the privilege giving means 175 turns on the LED incorporated in the section display SEC based on the start of the advantageous section to notify that the user is staying in the advantageous section, and based on the end of the advantageous section. Control is performed to turn off the LED incorporated in the section indicator SEC. In the present embodiment, since the LED built in the section indicator SEC is turned off in the normal section and the inside middle standby section, by checking the lighting state of the section indicator SEC, an advantageous section can be set. You can decide whether you are staying or not.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the privilege provision means 175 starts or ends the advantageous section notification which is the notification of staying in the advantageous section based on the value of the clear counter 197. For example, when a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set in the clear counter 197 along with the transition to the advantageous section, the advantageous section is determined based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 197 has become larger than the initial value “0”. When the notification is started and the value of the clear counter 197 is initialized to the initial value “0” with the transition to the normal zone after the advantageous section ends, the value of the clear counter 197 becomes the initial value “0”. The notification of the advantageous section is terminated based on the fact that

  In the present embodiment, regarding the advantageous section notification, when the advantageous section is started, the LED incorporated in the section indicator SEC is turned on to immediately notify that the user is staying in the advantageous section. However, a non-reporting section that does not report the advantageous section until the predetermined number of games (for example, 32 times) is consumed from the start of the advantageous section may be used. Further, the section display SEC does not need to be provided exclusively as in the present embodiment, and is provided with a credit display for displaying the credit number of medals, a payout display for displaying the payout number of medals, and the like in the game information display section DS. You may make it double. For example, when the credit indicator and the payout indicator are composed of a seven-segment indicator, whether or not the user is staying in an advantageous section is indicated by switching on / off of a dot display unit for displaying a decimal point and the like. The dot display section may be turned off in the section, and the dot display section may be turned on in the advantageous section to provide an advantageous section notification.

  The effect control unit 180 uses a display effect or a sound device 340 (an example of an effect device) performed using the display device 330 (an example of an effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 198. Controls the sound effect to be performed. For example, a lamp or an LED is turned on or blinked in response to occurrence of a game event such as insertion of a medal, operation of a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, a change in a game state, and display on a liquid crystal display LCD. By changing the content or outputting a sound from the speaker, the execution of the effect for enlivening the game or assisting the game is controlled in accordance with the progress of the game. The content of the effect performed in the game is determined by referring to the effect lottery table stored in the sub-lottery table storage means 199 according to the game state, the effect state, the result of the internal lottery, and the like.

  Then, when the production state is the AT preparation state and the AT state, the production control means 180 notifies the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell, and assists the winning of the small eight pieces by the display device 330 and the sound. The control to be executed by the device 340 is performed. However, if the production state is the AT preparation state and the RT state is the non-RT state, or if the player wins the batting order bell in the AT state, one player wins due to an operation error of the player and the RT state is non-RT state. When the player falls to the state, the winning assist effect is not performed even if the batting order is won until the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line in order to guide the gaming state to the RT1 state. I have.

  When the effect state is the AT preparation state and the RT state stays in the RT1 state when the effect state is the AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 notifies the correct hitting order at the time of winning of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6, and performs the replay 2 The display device 330 and the audio device 340 execute a prize assisting effect for assisting the prize winning, and in a situation where the RT state is staying in the RT2 state, the correct batting order is notified when the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 are won. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a prize assisting effect for assisting the prize of Replay 3.

  Further, even if the effect state is the AT state, the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line due to an operation error of the player at the time of winning the batting order even if the effect state is the AT state, and the RT state falls to the RT1 state. If the player has stayed in the AT state, the winning assist effect for notifying the correct batting order and assisting the winning of the replay 2 at the time of winning of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 is displayed on the display device 330. And the audio device 340 are controlled. Also, in the AT state, when the RT state falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state and the RT state returns to the RT3 state and stays in the RT2 state, the condition is that the vehicle stays in the AT state. At the time of winning of the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12, control is performed so that the display device 330 and the sound device 340 execute a winning assisting effect for notifying the correct hitting order and assisting the winning of the replay 3.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the functions are realized by downloading a program that causes a computer to function as the game control unit 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, and the like virtually function as a keyboard, a pointing device (such as a mouse), or an operating means such as a controller. It can be realized by assigning. Further, in the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable components, and these device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on a display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. First, in the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, a normal section and an advantageous section can be set as a game section, and the AT lottery can be executed in any of the game sections. The initial probability is fixed, and the winning probability of the AT lottery is changed under predetermined conditions in the advantageous section.

  More specifically, in the normal section, the production state is always set to the non-AT state, and the AT lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery. However, the lottery state of the AT lottery in the normal section is always low probability. The state is set, and the winning probability is fixed to about 1/256. In the present embodiment, when the player wins the AT lottery in the normal section, the advantageous section starts, and the effect state can be set to the AT state in the advantageous section. It does not end, and the advantageous section continues until the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches the initial value or the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold, and even if the effect state falls to the non-AT state, the advantageous section The situation arises when you are staying. That is, in the present embodiment, there are a case where the vehicle stays in the normal section and a case where the vehicle stays in the advantageous section in the non-AT state. In this way, even when the production state is in the non-AT state while staying in the advantageous section, the AT lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery, but unlike the normal section, the lottery state of the AT lottery is in the low probability state. And the high probability state. The high probability state has a higher winning probability than the low probability state, and the AT lottery is performed with a winning probability of about 1/64. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal section is a section in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is fixed, and the advantageous section is a section in which the winning probability of the AT lottery varies.

  In the present embodiment, when the advantageous section ends when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold, if the effect state is the AT state, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is changed to the threshold. Is not reached, the AT state is forcibly ended by the initialization processing, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. If the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value even if the production state is the AT preparation state, the AT preparation state is forcibly ended without shifting to the AT state, and the production state is initialized. Are initialized to a non-AT state. That is, in the present embodiment, a situation in which performing the initialization process based on the value of the clear counter 197 is advantageous to the player is prevented from continuing for a long time. The threshold value of the clear counter 197 can be set so that the number of obtained medals (the difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals) in the advantageous section does not exceed a predetermined number. Are set so that the number of obtained medals does not exceed 3000. Specifically, the threshold value of the clear counter 197 is a value corresponding to the number of games calculated at 3000 sheets / inclination value. Here, the inclination value is an expected value of a net increase in the number of medals per game in the assist time game and the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the inclination value is two. Therefore, the number of games in the advantageous section according to the present embodiment is 1500 times (= 3000 sheets / 2 sheets), and after shifting to the advantageous section, the clear counter 197 is set to “1” for 1500 times. The threshold value is set so that the advantageous section ends when the number of games is counted. As described above, the period of the advantageous section depends on the upper limit number and the inclination value of the number of obtained medals, and can be arbitrarily set depending on these designs. Note that the threshold value of the clear counter 197 can be any value as long as the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is 1500 or less, and may be a fixed value independent of the inclination value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the BB state, it is possible to perform a bonus game in which the winning probability of the small role is higher than in the normal state, and the effect state is AT in the advantageous section. In the state, the correct batting order is notified at the time of winning the batting order bell, so that it is possible to perform an assist time game in which it is easy to win eight small wins compared to the non-AT state. The bonus game and the assist time game in the AT state in the advantageous section provide a game property in which the player increases the number of medals on hand. In the present embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value while staying in the BB state in the advantageous section, it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied for the BB state. Instead, the advantageous section is terminated and the initialization process is executed to return to the normal section where the assist time game cannot be performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the continuation of the advantageous section in which the assist time game can be performed is limited, and particularly when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value, even in the middle of the BB state. Since the initialization process is performed to return to the normal section, it is possible to prevent the medal from being excessively acquired in the advantageous section by greatly exceeding the expected acquisition value in design. Therefore, according to the method of the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately adjust the medal acquisition performance and suppress the shootability.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus established state in which the state in which the big bonus (BB) is won is maintained until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the bonus is established. In this state, when the small role is won, the big bonus (BB) and the small role are both won. However, the small role is given priority over the bonus, and the big bonus is also provided for the replay. Since the priority is higher than (BB), in the bonus established state, it is more difficult to win the big bonus (BB) when the small role or replay is won than when the result of the internal lottery is lost. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table referred to in the game in the bonus established state, the amount of the random value at which the result of the internal lottery is lost is larger than the amount of the random value associated with the small combination. Is set to

  More specifically, in the bonus established state, random numbers are assigned to small wins and replays as shown in FIG. 15, the total amount of random numbers assigned to the small wins is 21,100, and the winning probability is 1 / 3.1, the number of random numbers assigned to replay is 8978, and the winning probability is 1 / 7.3. For this reason, the lottery result of the internal lottery is lost for 35458 random numbers that are not assigned to any of the small combination and the replay.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the small winning combination or the replay is given a higher priority than the big bonus (BB) in the bonus established state, the result of the internal lottery is sufficiently higher than the small winning combination or the replay. Is set to be a loss, so that a game machine capable of performing an assist time game while providing a big bonus (BB) as a bonus for a lottery is provided with a sufficient opportunity to win the big bonus (BB). Can be.

  In the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table that is referred to in the bonus established state, the amount of the random number at which the result of the internal lottery is lost is set to be larger than the amount of the random value associated with the small combination. As described above, in the internal lottery table referred to in the bonus established state, the random number value at which the internal lottery result is lost is the most probable replay winning probability when the gaming state is the normal state. May be set to be greater than the total amount of random numbers associated with replays in the internal lottery table in a low RT state.

  For example, when the RT state having the lowest replay winning probability in the normal state is set to the non-RT state, the internal lottery table referred to in the normal state and the non-RT state indicates that the replay is not performed as shown in FIG. The number of random numbers to be assigned is 8978, and the winning probability is 1 / 7.3. On the other hand, in the internal lottery table referred to in the bonus established state, as shown in FIG. The amount of random numbers to be assigned is 32768, and the winning probability is 1 / 2.0, but the amount of random values for which the result of the internal lottery is losing is 11,668, and in the non-RT state, Lottery results can be obtained with a higher probability than replays.

  As described above, even when the result of the internal lottery is lost with a higher probability than in the replay in the bonus established state, it is possible to perform the assist time game while providing the big bonus (BB) as a bonus as a lottery target. It is possible to sufficiently secure an opportunity to win a big bonus (BB) in a gaming machine that can be made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the batting order bell or the batting order replay is won in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the batting order bell (when the batting order bell is won) or the batting order replay (when the batting order replay is won). The game information indicating the correct hitting order according to the type, the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery, or the game information indicating the winning combination may be controlled to be displayed on the game information display section DS. In this case, the game information can be displayed on the game information display section DS on a credit display for displaying the number of credits of medals, a payout display for displaying the number of paid medals, or the like while the reels are rotating. When the credit indicator and the payout indicator are used also as an instruction indicator for displaying operation instruction information related to the stop operation, the section indicator SEC may also be used. For example, when the credit indicator or the payout indicator is a seven-segment indicator, the operation instruction information is indicated by a seven-segment display mode for displaying a number or the like, and a dot display portion for displaying a decimal point or the like is displayed. The light may be turned off to indicate whether or not the user is staying in the advantageous section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for the AT lottery and the additional lottery, the random number value for the internal lottery is used to determine the success or failure. However, when a predetermined lottery result is obtained by the internal lottery, the AT lottery or the additional lottery is determined. May be determined by referring to a lottery table in which a random number value dedicated to is acquired and one of a winning or a loss is associated with the obtained random number value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT end determination counter 195 is decremented and updated in the AT state, but may be incremented and updated. For example, based on winning in the AT lottery, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value “0”, and in the AT state, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is increased every time a game is played. Increment update for adding a constant value “1” corresponding to one game is performed, and the value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to 50:50 game times). , The AT state may be terminated. Further, in this example, when the additional lottery is won (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), an update is performed in which a given value is subtracted from the value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 is updated from the current value). The value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the count number counted up to reaching the threshold value is increased), or a given value is added to the threshold value to end the AT state. Resetting (updating) the threshold value as a condition (the threshold value of the AT end determination counter 195 is set so that the number of times counted by the AT end determination counter 195 from the current value to the threshold value increases). Update).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT end determination counter 195 counts the number of games in the AT state. However, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is updated according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals. The end of the AT state may be managed by the so-called difference number obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of payouts. For example, based on winning in the AT lottery, a value “100” corresponding to 100 medals, which is the difference number, which is the end condition of the AT state, is set in the AT end determination counter 195, and once in the AT state, Is incremented by adding a value corresponding to the number of inserted medals (the specified number of inserted) to the value of the AT end determination counter 195 every time the game is performed. A decrement update in which a value corresponding to the number of paid out medals is subtracted from the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is performed, and the value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0). The AT state may be terminated based on the fact that the AT state has been reached. Further, in this example, when the additional lottery is won (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), a given addition value is added to the value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 sets the threshold value from the current value to the threshold value). The value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the count number counted up to the time of reaching is increased.)

  Further, for example, based on winning in the AT lottery, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value “0”, and in the AT state, the number of inserted medals (specified insertion) every time one game is played. ) Is subtracted from the value of the AT end determination counter 195, and when a small part wins and medals are paid out, the value corresponding to the number of paid out medals is calculated by the AT end determination counter 195. Is incremented to be added to the value of, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to 100: 100 difference number) ), The AT state may be terminated. Further, in this example, when the additional lottery is won (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), an update is performed in which a given value is subtracted from the value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 is updated from the current value). The value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the count number counted up to reaching the threshold value is increased), or a given value is added to the threshold value to end the AT state. Resetting (updating) the threshold value as a condition (the threshold value of the AT end determination counter 195 is set so that the number of times counted by the AT end determination counter 195 from the current value to the threshold value increases). Update).

  Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set in the clear counter 197 along with the shift to the advantageous section, and in the advantageous section, the update is started from the state where the value of the clear counter 197 is “1”. However, the update starts from the state where the value of the clear counter 197 is the initial value “0”, and ends the advantageous section based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 197 has reached the threshold value “1500”. You may make it do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the clear counter 197 is updated in increments in the advantageous section. However, the clear counter 197 may be updated in decrement. For example, based on winning in the AT lottery, a value “1500” corresponding to 1500 times, which is the number of games that is an end condition of the advantageous section, is set in the clear counter 197, and one game is executed in the advantageous section. The decrement is updated by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the clear counter 197 every time the game is performed, and based on the fact that the stored value of the clear counter 197 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0). Alternatively, the advantageous section may be terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the clear counter 197 is updated every time a game is played, and the value of the clear counter 197 corresponds to the number of games in the advantageous section. It may be updated in accordance with the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals. In this way, it is possible to manage whether or not to end the advantageous section with the so-called difference number (acquired number) obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of paid out medals.

  For example, based on winning in the AT lottery, a value “3000” corresponding to the difference number of 3,000 medals, which is the difference condition of the advantageous section, is set in the clear counter 197, and in the advantageous section, one game is performed. Is incremented by adding a value corresponding to the number of inserted medals (the specified number of inserted) to the value of the clear counter 197 each time the small portion wins and the medal is paid out. Is subtracted from the value of the clear counter 197 to perform decrement updating. Based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 197 has reached a threshold value (for example, 0) (below the threshold value), it is advantageous. The section may be ended.

  Further, for example, a predetermined value (for example, 3) is set in the clear counter 197 based on winning in the AT lottery, and in the advantageous section, the number of inserted medals (the specified number of inserted) every time one game is played. Is subtracted from the value of the clear counter 197, and the value corresponding to the number of paid medals is added to the value of the clear counter 197 when the small part wins and medals are paid out. Update is performed, and the advantageous section is ended based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 197 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the difference number of 3000: 3000 sheets) (or has exceeded the threshold value). You may do so. In this example, the clear counter 197 is not set to a predetermined value when the AT lottery is won, and the clear counter 197 is updated from the initial value “0” in the advantageous section to reach the threshold value “3000”. The advantageous section may be terminated based on what has been done (or has exceeded “3000”).

  When counting the difference number of medals in the AT end determination counter 195 and the clear counter 197, when the replay is won, the payout number of medals is treated as “0”, and the next game of the game in which the replay has won ( In the replay, it is preferable that the counter is not updated by treating the number of inserted medals as “0”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small win is increased in the BB state. However, in the BB state, the lottery flags of all the small wins are set to the winning state. With respect to any one or more of the three reels R3, the pull-in range is stopped in the range of 0 frames to 1 frame (a range that can be stopped within 75 msec from the time when the stop button is pressed) so that the bonus game is performed. Is also good.

  In this case, when the gaming state is the BB state, the rotation corresponding to the pressed stop button is performed for the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 within 190 ms after the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed. The middle reel stops, but for the third reel R3, the spinning reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 75 ms after the stop button B3 is pressed. When the rotating third reel R3 is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of the rotating third reel R3 is stopped from the time when the stop button B3 is pressed. The number of frames required to perform is determined in the range of 0 to 1 frame (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control unit 130 corresponds to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating third reel R3 corresponding to the stop button B3 pressed in the BB state. If the symbol is located within the range of 0 frames to 1 frame with respect to the display position on the activated line at the time when the stop button B3 is pressed, the lottery flag is set to the winning state. Control is performed to stop the rotating third reel R3 corresponding to the pressed stop button B3 so that the corresponding symbol is displayed at the display position on the activated line.

  In this mode, in the BB state, it is possible to perform a game in which the small win is always won in each game, and the player in the BB state and the assist time game in the advantageous section allow the player to carry the game held by the player. Provide gameplay that increases the number of media. Also in this mode, the continuation of the advantageous section in which the assist time game can be performed is limited, and when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold, a predetermined initial period is set even during the BB state. By returning to the normal section by performing the conversion process, it is possible to prevent the medal from being excessively obtained in the advantageous section by greatly exceeding the expected value for design, so that the medal can be appropriately obtained. You can adjust the performance and suppress the ejaculation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case has been described where the BB state is provided as a gaming state corresponding to the bonus state, and the bonus game can be performed until the total number of medals paid out satisfies the termination condition. Whether at least one of the number of games and the number of wins of the small winning combinations in the bonus game may determine whether or not the condition for ending the bonus state is established. For example, a regular bonus (RB) is provided as a trigger for transition to an RB state that ends when one of 12 bonus games has been performed or the number of small part winnings has become eight. If the winning is not achieved even if the regular bonus (RB) is won, the winning state of the lottery flag of the regular bonus (RB) is carried over until the winning, and the state is shifted to the RB established state, and the RB established state is set. In the RB state, it is possible to prevent the lottery relating to the shift of the advantageous section from being performed even in the normal section.

  In addition, an internal lottery table is provided so that the batting order bell is won in the BB state, and if it is an advantageous section, a prize assisting effect is performed when the batting order bell is won in the BB state to inform the correct answering batting order, and in the normal section. In the BB state, it is also possible to prohibit the execution of the prize assisting effect when the batting order bell is won in the BB state and not to notify the correct batting order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the end condition of the AT state based on the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is satisfied, the state shifts to the non-AT state via the AT end standby state, but the AT end standby state is not provided. Alternatively, when the termination condition of the AT state is satisfied, the state may be shifted to the non-AT state regardless of the RT state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured to perform the AT lottery in the non-AT state to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state. However, as shown in FIG. In the state, it is determined whether or not to shift to the CZ state (another example of the special effect state) without performing the AT lottery, and the effect state is determined based on the fact that the AT lottery is performed in the CZ state and the AT lottery is won. The state may be shifted to the AT state. In this case, in the initialization processing at the end of the advantageous section, control information relating to the start and end of the CZ state, lottery information relating to the CZ state, and the like are also initialized. The execution timing of the CZ lottery and the execution timing of the AT lottery may be the same or different.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 active line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
SEC section indicator,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal payout slot, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 insertion receiving means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 game state transition control means,
173 RT control means, 175 privilege giving means,
180 effect control means, 190 storage means,
191 main lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 AT end judgment counter, 196 probability fluctuation counter,
197 clear counter, 198 effect data storage means,
199 sub lottery table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 Hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 sound device

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface,
An internal lottery that obtains a random number value for each game and refers to an internal lottery table in which the correspondence between the random number value and the role is set and determines whether or not multiple types of roles including bonuses and small roles are appropriate. Lottery means,
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game, and performing a control to stop the spinning reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation,
In the state in which the plurality of reels are stopped, winning determination means for determining that a winning combination based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the activated line,
Payout control means for performing control for paying out a game value based on the winning of the small role,
In the normal state, the gaming state is shifted to a bonus established state based on the winning of the bonus, the bonus established state is maintained until the bonus is won, and the gaming state is shifted to the bonus state based on the winning of the bonus. Game state transition control means for performing transition control;
The production state is fixed to the normal production state, and it is possible to set a normal section in which the production state is not variable and an advantageous section in which the production state is variable.By performing a specific lottery in the normal section, It decides to shift to the advantageous section, updates the value of the clear counter in the advantageous section, changes the effect state to the special effect state under predetermined conditions, and based on the fact that the value of the clear counter reaches the predetermined value, A privilege providing means for ending the section, performing a predetermined initialization process of initializing the production state to the normal production state when the advantageous section is completed, and returning to the normal section,
In the special effect state, the effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute a prize assisting effect for assisting winning of a predetermined role,
A gaming machine in which an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table corresponding to a gaming state,
The advantageous section can be continued even after the special effect state ends in the advantageous section, and the value of the clear counter is updated even in a situation where the effect state is different from the special effect state in the advantageous section,
The internal lottery means,
In the bonus established state, an internal lottery for deciding whether to win the small role is performed while maintaining the state in which the bonus is won,
The reel control means,
In a state where the bonus and the small win are both won, a control is performed to stop the spinning reel so that the small win wins in preference to the bonus,
In the internal lottery table referred to in the game in the bonus established state, the result of the internal lottery is set such that the amount of random numbers that are lost is greater than the amount of random numbers associated with the small combination,
The privilege providing means,
A gaming machine wherein the specific lottery is executable when the gaming state is the normal state, and the specific lottery is not executed when the gaming state is the bonus state .

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