JP6676853B2 - 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 Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2011-125565 A JP 2011-156165 A

  However, with respect to gaming machines capable of performing an assist time game, social demands have arisen to prevent a large number of medals from being obtained at one time, while the performance of obtaining medals and the like is improving year by year.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of limiting the amount of game media to be obtained.

  (1) The present invention sets a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface and a game medium inserted for each game by receiving the insertion of the game medium, and sets the number of the inserted game media to a specified number. Insertion receiving means for validating a game start operation based on that the corresponding game medium has been set to an inserted state, and an internal lottery for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of combinations including a specific small combination as a small combination Means for controlling the plurality of reels to be rotated for each game based on the game start operation, and stopping the reels being rotated in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation; and reel control means. In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determining means for determining that a winning combination has been won, based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on an active line, Said small role Payout control means for performing control for paying out game media based on the payout of the winning small winning part when winning, and control for shifting the effect state between a plurality of effect states including a special effect state in a specific game section. Effect state control means for performing, and a game section is shifted between a plurality of types of game sections including the specific game section, and a difference between the number of game media inserted and the number of paid out game media in the specific game section. Is counted, and the specific game section is continued until the difference number reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Based on the fact that the difference number has reached the upper limit number, the termination condition of the specific game section Game section control means for ending the specific game section when it is determined that the above has been established, and a system for causing the production device to execute a prize assisting effect for assisting the prize winning of the specific small role when the special effect state is established. And a production control device that performs the special production state when the production state is the special production state when the end condition of the specific game section is satisfied. This relates to a gaming machine to be terminated.

  In the present invention, the game section is shifted between a plurality of types of game sections including the specific game section, and the difference number, which is the difference between the number of game media inserted and the number of paid-out game media, is counted in the specific game section. Then, the specific game section is continued until the difference number reaches the predetermined upper limit number, and it is determined that the end condition of the specific game section is satisfied based on the difference number reaching the upper limit number, and the specific game section is determined. Terminate. In the present invention, the effect state is shifted between a plurality of effect states including the special effect state in the specific game section, and if the effect state is the special effect state when the end condition of the specific game section is satisfied, Since the special effect state is also ended, the amount of game media that can be obtained in the game in the special effect state can be limited, and a large amount of game media can be suppressed.

  (2) The present invention sets a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface and a game medium inserted for each game by accepting the insertion of the game medium, and setting the number of the inserted game media to a prescribed number. Insertion receiving means for validating a game start operation based on that the corresponding game medium has been set to an inserted state, and an internal lottery for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of combinations including a specific small combination as a small combination Means for controlling the plurality of reels to be rotated for each game based on the game start operation, and stopping the reels being rotated in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation; and reel control means. In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determining means for determining that a winning combination has been won, based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on an active line, Said small role Payout control means for performing control for paying out game media based on the payout of the winning small winning part when winning, and control for shifting the effect state between a plurality of effect states including a special effect state in a specific game section. The game state is shifted between a plurality of types of game sections including the specific game section, and the stored value approaches the threshold value each time a specific counter is played in the specific game section. In this way, the constant value is a value corresponding to a predetermined number of game media, and the condition for ending the specific game section is satisfied based on the storage value of the specific counter reaching a threshold value. Game section control means for judging that the specific game section has ended, and a control for causing the production device to execute a prize assisting effect for assisting the prize winning of the specific small role in the special effect state. A game machine provided with control means, wherein the game section control means ends the special effect state if the effect state is the special effect state when the end condition of the specific game section is satisfied. It is about the machine.

  In the present invention, the game section is shifted between a plurality of types of game sections including the specific game section, and in the specific game section, the specific counter is set to a constant value (predetermined value) such that the stored value approaches the threshold value each time the game is performed. (The value corresponding to the number of game media) is updated, and based on the fact that the stored value of the specific counter has reached the threshold value, it is determined that the end condition of the specific game section is satisfied, and the specific game section is ended. In the present invention, the effect state is shifted between a plurality of effect states including the special effect state in the specific game section, and if the effect state is the special effect state when the end condition of the specific game section is satisfied, In order to end the special effect state, the amount of game media that can be obtained in the game in the special effect state can be limited, and a large amount of game media can be suppressed.

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 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 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 flow chart explaining processing in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a functional block of a game machine concerning a modification of an 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. It is a transition diagram of a game section in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a functional block of a game machine concerning a modification of an 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. It is a transition diagram of a game section in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of a game section 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. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine concerning a modification of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine concerning a modification of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine concerning a modification of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine concerning a modification of an 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.

  A game information display section DS is provided on the upper front door UD. 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.

  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 The control unit 173 includes an AT control unit 175 (an example of an effect state control unit), an initialization unit 177 (an example of a game section control unit), an effect control unit 180, and a storage unit 190.

  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, ten types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery tables 1 to 10) as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 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 11 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 winning combination will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 6. The batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9 have two to four types of one small winning combination (small winning combination with one payout) and one small winning combination. It shows that the type of 8 small wins (small wins with 8 payouts: an example of a specific small win) is overwritten, and the common bell is one type of 13 small wins (13 payouts) This indicates that the 14 small wins (with 14 payouts) and one type of 14 small wins are overlapped.

  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 one type of 13 small wins, one type of 14 small wins, and one type of 15 small wins (small wins with a payout of 15) win.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replays 1 to 6 are prepared as replays, and normal replays 1 to 3 and hit order replays 1 to 12 are set as winning modes of replay. I have.

  The winning mode of each replay will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 7. In the normal replay 1 to the normal replay 3, two types of replays including the replay 1 are shown to be won in an overlapping manner. The batting order replay 6 indicates that two to five types of replays including replay 1 and replay 2 are repeatedly won, and the batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 are two types including replay 1 and replay 3. This indicates that up to five types of replays are won.

  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 internal lottery table 7 to the internal lottery table 10, the small role is not a lottery target, and only the replay is to be won. The internal lottery table 7 = the internal lottery table 8 <the internal lottery table 9 <the internal The winning probability of replay is higher in the order of the lottery table 10.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a regular big bonus (RBB) and a challenge big bonus (CBB) are prepared as bonuses. In the internal lottery tables 1 to 4, the regular big bonus (RBB) and the challenge are set. Although the big bonus (CBB) is set as a lottery target, in the internal lottery tables 5 to 10, both the regular big bonus (RBB) and the challenge big bonus (CBB) are excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a normal state, an RBB established state, an RBB state, and a CBB state can be set as the gaming state, and the non-RT state, the RT1 state, and the RT2 state are set as the RT state (replay lottery state). The state and the RT3 state can be set, and in the lottery table selection process, any one of the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 is selected as the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery according to the gaming state and the RT state. I do.

  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 process, for example, when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won by the internal lottery, the winning state of the regular big bonus (RBB) lottery flag is carried over until the regular big bonus (RBB) is won. . At this time, even in the game in which the winning state of the regular big bonus (RBB) lottery flag has been carried over, the internal lottery means 120 is performing the internal lottery for determining whether to win or not for 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 already won. And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more combinations of a replay lottery flag is set to a winning state. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the CBB state, the lottery flags corresponding to the small wins 1 to 10 are forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the replay is performed in the internal lottery. , The lottery flag for both the small role and the replay may be 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 first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are, in principle, rotating within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, during the rotation corresponding to the pressed stop button. Reel is stopped. 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 in a range of up to four frames (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, when the gaming state is the CBB state, exceptionally, the third reel R3 is rotating during the time corresponding to the pressed stop button within 75 ms after the stop button B3 is pressed. Reel is stopped. 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 a 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 CBB 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. However, even in the CBB state, the spinning reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed for the first reel R1 and the second reel R2. .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, 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 RBB established state, the winning of the small win is prioritized over the bonus. Therefore, if the batting order bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of the correct answer, eight small wins will win. Even if a stop operation is performed in the order of incorrect strikes, priority is set so that winning of the regular big bonus (RBB) is avoided when the symbols constituting the winning form of one small role are displayed on the activated line. Is required. However, at the time of winning the watermelon or cherry, the pattern that constitutes the winning pattern of three small wins corresponding to watermelon and two small wins corresponding to cherry cannot be displayed on the activated line, and the regular big bonus Since there is a pressed detection position at which a symbol constituting the winning form of (RBB) can be displayed on the activated line, if a watermelon or a cherry is won in the RBB established state, the small win does not win. A regular big bonus (RBB) may be won.

  In addition, when the batting order bell is won in the RBB 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 RBB 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 manner, if one small win is preferentially awarded over eight small wins in the RBB established state, the expected medal acquisition value in the RBB established state can be suppressed lower, so the regular in the RBB established state. A motivation to win a big bonus (RBB) 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 14 small role (small role 10) even if the operation is performed, and when the JAC is won, any of the presses is performed. 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 15 small wins (small win 11) 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. 9, 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. 9, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to batting order 9 is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, 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 RBB established state, the small winning combination is given priority over the bonus. Therefore, eight small winning combinations are won in the correct batting order, and one small winning portion is 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 RBB established state, a symbol constituting a winning form of any of the small wins is always displayed on the activated line. , The winning of the regular big bonus (RBB) is avoided, so even if none of the eight small wins and one small win included in the batting order bell wins, the regular big bonus (RBB) Will not win.

  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, 14 small wins. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set as described above, and at the time of JAC winning, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that 15 small wins win even if the stop operation is performed in any pressing order. 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, the correct batting order is set for each batting order replay as shown in FIG. The pressing order different from the correct hitting order is treated as an incorrect hitting order.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when any one of the batting order replay 1 to 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 the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, 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.

  In the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when any one of the normal replay 1 to the normal replay 3 is won, the press detection position is set so that replay 1 wins regardless of the press order in any case. A stop position for is set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the CBB state, a situation occurs in which the small role and the replay are duplicated and won, and in that case, the replay does not win and the small role wins. I have. When the replay is won in the CBB state, as shown in FIG. 11, the specific batting order according to the winning mode of the replay is set, and the order of the stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 is the specific batting order. The type of the small winning combination differs depending on whether or not it is determined.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the replay is won in the CBB state, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order according to the replay winning mode, 13 small wins (small win 9) win. A stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an order different from the specific batting order, the stop with respect to the pressed detection position is performed so that the 14-sheet small win (small win 10) wins. The position has been set. If the replay is not won in the internal lottery in the CBB state, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the 14 small wins will be won even if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in any order. ing.

  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, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the activated line when each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a regular big bonus (RBB), a challenge big bonus (CBB), replay 1 to replay 6, A prize determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not a winning combination of the small wins 1 to 11 and whether or not the RT fluctuation blank is displayed.

  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.

  The game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process of transitioning the game state among the normal state, the RBB established state, the RBB state, and the CBB state, as shown in FIG. 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 an RBB established state or a CBB state is possible. Specifically, when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the RBB established state, and when the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the normal state, the challenge big bonus is always performed in the won game. (CBB) wins and shifts to the CBB state. In the normal state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 in which the regular big bonus (RBB) and the challenge big bonus (CBB) are set as the lottery targets. The internal lottery is performed with reference to any one of the internal lottery tables 4 according to the RT state.

  The RBB established state is a gaming state in which the game shifts when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the internal lottery. In the RBB established state, of the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 10 shown in FIGS. ) Are excluded from the lottery targets, and the 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.

  Further, in the RBB established state, until the regular big bonus (RBB) is won, the lottery flag corresponding to the regular big bonus (RBB) is maintained in the winning state, and the winning or replay of the small role and the replay is determined. When the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of ()) is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state shift control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the RBB established state to the RBB state based on the winning of the regular big bonus (RBB).

  The RBB state is a gaming state that shifts when a symbol combination indicating a winning form of the regular big bonus (RBB) is displayed on the activated line. In the RBB state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, 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, the RBB state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in that the small wins are more frequently won than in the normal state.

  In the RBB 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 RBB state, and the number of medals exceeding a predetermined expected number of ending payouts (for example, 300). Is paid out, the game state transition control means 170 terminates the RBB state and returns the game state to the normal state.

  The CBB state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the challenge big bonus (CBB) is displayed on the activated line. In the CBB state, of the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, any of the internal lottery tables 7 to 10 in which a loss or a replay is obtained as a result of the internal lottery. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the state according to the RT state.

  In the CBB state, the lottery flags of the small wins 1 to 10 are forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery in each game. Wins, and if the result of the internal lottery is a replay, the thirteenth role is won in a specific batting order according to the replay winning mode, and the fourteen role is awarded in an order other than the specific batting order.

  Then, in the CBB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game in the CBB state, and the number of medals exceeding a predetermined expected number of ending payouts (for example, 13). Is paid out, the game state transition control means 170 ends the CBB state and returns the game state to the normal state. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the CBB state, the second bonus game can be performed by winning the 13th role in the first bonus game, and the process ends when the 14th role is won in the first bonus game. When the condition is satisfied, the second bonus game cannot be performed. That is, in the CBB state, when the replay is won in the first bonus game, an opportunity to win the thirteenth role can be obtained. If the thirteenth role can be won, the thirteenth role can be won. You can get more medals than if you didn't.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, 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 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the normal replay 1 to the normal replay 3 are set as the replay winning modes, and the replay winning probability is about 1/7. Internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 1 (normal state) or the internal lottery table 7 (CBB state) set to .3 is performed. In this embodiment, when the game state returns to the normal state with the end of the RBB state, the RT state is initialized and set to the non-RT state, and when the game state is the normal state, the non-RT state is set. In the other RT states, when one small win is won, 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 10 shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, 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. Internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 2 (normal state) or the internal lottery table 8 (CBB state) 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 10 shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, 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 (normal state) or the internal lottery table 9 (CBB state) 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 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, normal replays 1 to 3 are set as the replay winning modes, and the replay winning probability is about 1/2. Internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 4 (normal state) or the internal lottery table 10 (CBB state) set to 0. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the RT control means 173 shifts the RT state according to each of the above-mentioned fluctuation conditions when the game state is in the normal state or the CBB state, and particularly, wins and wins the challenge big bonus (CBB). , And the end of the CBB state so that the RT state is not changed.

  For this reason, when the game state shifts from the normal state to the CBB state after the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won and won, the RT state at the time of winning the challenge big bonus (CBB) is maintained until the end of the CBB state. In particular, in the present embodiment, the challenge big bonus (CBB) is always won in the game in which the winning has been won, and the symbol combination serving as the trigger for changing the RT state in the game in the CBB state is not displayed on the activated line. In the game from the winning of (CBB) to the end of the CBB state, the RT state does not change depending on the symbol combination displayed on the activated line.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the AT control means 175 includes a plurality of types of effect states including a non-AT state (an example of a normal effect state), an AT preparation state, an AT state (an example of a special effect state), and an AT end standby state. The effect state is changed (transferred) between the conditions, the effect state is set to the AT state under predetermined conditions, and the end state of the AT state is determined based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (an example of a first counter). Is determined, and control is performed to terminate the AT state when the termination condition of the AT state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, in a game 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 assisting the prize winning of eight small wins (small win 6). When a replay is won in the first bonus game in the CBB state, a special batting order is notified so that the 13th small role (small role 9) is performed so that the second bonus game can be performed. In the second bonus game in the CBB state, a prize assisting effect for assisting the winning of the 14 piece small role (small role 10) is performed, and the player stays in the non-AT state. It is possible to perform a game in which a medal is easier to obtain than a game in which the player is playing.

  Then, in the non-AT state, the AT control means 175 performs an AT lottery for determining whether or not to shift the production state to the AT state based on the fact that one of the common bell, watermelon, and cherry is won in the internal lottery. . In the AT lottery, one of 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767 is obtained, and the obtained random number is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage unit 191, and according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won. In the AT lottery table, each of 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767 is associated with either a winning or a loss, and the random number value obtained in the AT lottery table is associated with the winning in the AT lottery table. Is determined, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, a low probability state with a winning probability of about 1/256 and a high probability state with a winning probability of about 1/64 can be set as the lottery state of the AT lottery. The corresponding AT lottery table is referred to. 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.

  When the AT lottery is won, the AT control means 175 shifts the production state from the non-AT state to the AT preparation state, and in the AT preparation state, the production control means 180 wins the RT state to the RT3 state. An auxiliary effect is performed.

  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 AT control 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, the AT control means 175 sets a value “100” corresponding to 100 times, which is the number of games, which is an end condition of the AT state, in the AT end determination counter 195 based on the winning of the AT lottery. In this case, every time one game is played, a constant value “1” corresponding to one game is subtracted from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195, for example, when the start lever SL is pressed. Perform decrement update. In the case where a challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the AT state and the gaming state shifts to the CBB state, only the first bonus game is subject to decrement update, and the second bonus game is subject to decrement update. Not to be. That is, in the AT state, even if the CBB state ends with one bonus game or two bonus games, only one game is counted. 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 termination determination counter 195 reaches the threshold value “0”, the AT control unit 175 determines that the termination condition of the AT state is satisfied, and the AT control unit 175 terminates the AT state. The effect state is set to the AT end standby state, and 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 the present embodiment, an advantageous section can be set as a game section for management of the initialization process, and the effect state can be kept in the AT preparation state or the AT state only in the case of the advantageous section. . For this reason, as will be described in detail later, as shown in FIG. 15, when the advantageous state ends when the production state is staying in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the AT preparation state or the AT state This is forcibly terminated, and shifts to an AT termination standby state.

  In the AT state, if the winning mode of the small win obtained by the internal lottery is a watermelon, a cherry, or a common bell in the AT state, the AT control unit 175 terminates the AT according to the win mode of the internal lottery. An additional lottery is performed to determine whether to add a given additional value to the value stored in the determination counter 195. When the winning mode of the small role obtained by the internal lottery is watermelon, cherry, or common bell, the AT lottery is performed in the non-AT state, but is switched to the AT lottery in the AT state. A lottery.

  In the additional lottery, one of 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767 is obtained, and the obtained random number is compared with the additional lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage unit 191, and according to the comparison result. To determine whether or not the lottery has been won. In the additional lottery table, each of 32768 random numbers from 0 to 32767 is associated with either a winning or a loss, and the random number value obtained in the additional lottery is associated with the winning in the additional lottery table. Is determined, it is determined that an 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. As described above, in the present embodiment, when an additional lottery is won in the AT state (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), a given added value is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 The stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is updated so that the counted number counted from the current stored value to the time when the threshold is reached is increased.)

  When the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the AT state, the AT control unit 175 stops the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 195 based on the winning of the regular big bonus (RBB) and suspends the AT state. Then, after the end of the RBB state, the AT state is restarted with the transition of the RT state to the RT3 state via the AT preparation state.

  The initialization unit 177 performs an initialization process of generating an advantageous section (an example of a specific game section) under predetermined conditions and initializing control information relating to the effect state based on the end of the advantageous section. In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization processing, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0), and the lottery state of the AT lottery is low probability. It is initialized to the state. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, a normal section, an advantageous section, an inside middle standby section, and an end standby section can be set as a game section for management of initialization processing. The game section is shifted between a plurality of types of game sections including the advantageous section, and is shifted to the advantageous section based on winning in the AT lottery in the normal section. That is, in the present embodiment, the AT preparation state can be set in a case where the AT section shifts to an advantageous section in an ordinary section and when the AT state is an advantageous section. In the present embodiment, a predetermined value (for example, 3000) is set in the clear counter 196 (a second counter, an example of a specific counter) in a game that has won the AT lottery in the normal section, and the transition to the advantageous section is performed in the advantageous section. The update of the clear counter 196 is started based on this, and the clear counter 196 is set to the difference between the number of inserted medals (the specified number of inserted medals) and the number of paid out medals (the number of paid out medals). The so-called difference number is updated so as to be counted, and the termination condition (initialization condition) of the advantageous section is established based on the fact that the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached a threshold value (for example, 6000). I have. Specifically, in the advantageous section, every time one game is played, a value “3” (a value corresponding to the number of inserted three coins) corresponding to the number of inserted medals (a specified number of inserted coins) is stored in the clear counter 196. The decrement is updated by subtracting the value from the value, and when the small part wins and the medal is paid out, the value corresponding to the number of paid out medals (for example, the value “1” corresponding to the number of paid out one sheet) is cleared. The increment update to be added to the stored value of 196 is performed. However, when the replay wins, the payout number of medals is treated as “0” and the clear counter 196 is not incremented and updated, and the medal insertion number is set to “0” in the next game (replay) of the game in which the replay wins. And the decrement update of the clear counter 196 is not performed. Further, in the present embodiment, the update of the clear counter 196 is performed after all the rotating reels in each game are stopped. However, if it is predetermined in each game, the clear counter 196 is updated at any occasion. May be performed, for example, a game start operation on the start lever SL may be an update trigger of the decrement update based on the number of inserted medals. In this manner, in the advantageous section, the difference number of medals is counted, the advantageous section is continued until the difference number of medals reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 3000), and the difference number of medals reaches the upper limit number. Based on the fact (the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached the threshold value), it is determined that the advantageous section end condition (an example of the initialization condition) is satisfied, and the advantageous section is ended. In the present embodiment, the clear counter 196 is also operated (updated) in addition to the AT end determination counter 195 in the AT state, and the advantageous section end condition based on the stored value of the clear counter 196 is satisfied. The initialization process is executed based on the above.

  In the present embodiment, since the update condition of the clear counter 196 is not set other than the medal insertion number and the payout number, for example, even if the above-mentioned additional lottery is won, the addition to the clear counter 196 is not performed. I can't.

  In the present embodiment, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches “0”, the decrement update for the clear counter 196 is not performed, and the stored value of the clear counter 196 is “0” in the advantageous section. Even if the game is played in such a situation, the decrement update for subtracting the value “3” corresponding to the number of inserted medals from the stored value of the clear counter 196 is not performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the lower limit of the difference number of medals that can be counted by the clear counter 196 is set to 3000 until the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches “0” from “3000”, and the number of medals exceeding the lower limit is set. It does not count the decrease of. By setting the predetermined value set in the clear counter 196 to a larger value (for example, 5000) when shifting to the advantageous section, the range of the lower limit side of the difference number of medals that can be counted by the clear counter 196 is increased. You may do so.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the clear counter 195 is initialized based on the satisfaction of the end condition of the advantageous section, and specifically, the stored value of the clear counter 195 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). You. Note that the initialization of the clear counter 195 based on the establishment of the advantageous section end condition may be performed in the initialization process together with the initialization of the above-described effect state, the AT end determination counter 195, and the lottery state of the AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value and stays in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, the normal section is shifted to the normal section at the end of the advantageous section, and the normal section is set. An initialization process is performed along with the transition.

  Further, in this embodiment, if the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value but does not stay in either the non-RT state or the RT1 state, the transition to the end standby section follows the end of the advantageous section. Then, based on the transition of the RT state to the non-RT state or the RT1 state, the transition from the end standby section to the normal section is performed, and the initialization processing is executed along with the transition to the normal section. For this reason, when the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the state of staying in the AT state, the AT state is forcibly ended and the state is shifted to the AT end standby state when shifting to the end standby section. The effect state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization processing when the normal section is shifted to by the initialization means 177, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). . However, even if the production state is the AT state, if the RT state stays in the non-RT state or the RT1 state in a situation where the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached the threshold value, it immediately follows the end of the advantageous section. Is initialized. In the present embodiment, the clear counter 196 is updated only in the advantageous section. However, the initialization state, the AT end determination counter 195, and the lottery state of the AT lottery are initialized by the initialization process. When the clear counter 196 is initialized, the clear counter 196 may be updated even in the end standby section.

  If the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the state of staying in the AT preparation state, if the RT state stays in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, it immediately follows the end of the advantageous section. Initialization processing is performed, but if the RT state does not stay in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, the process shifts to the end standby section. Therefore, when shifting to the end standby section, the AT control means 175 sets the effect state to AT The state is shifted to the end standby state, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization processing when shifting to the normal section by the initialization means 177, and the AT end determination counter 195 set at the time of winning the AT lottery is stored. The value is also initialized to an initial value (for example, 0).

  If the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached the threshold value and the vehicle stays in the RBB established state, the winning regular big bonus (RBB) wins and shifts to the RBB state, and the RBB state is entered. The end standby section is maintained until the state ends, and the game state shifts to the normal state along with the end of the RBB state, and the end state shifts from the end standby section to the normal section based on the RT state being set to the non-RT state. Then, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state.

  The same applies to the case where the player is staying in the RBB state when the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached the threshold value. The end standby section is maintained until the end of the RBB state, and the game is played with the end of the RBB state. Based on the state transitioning to the normal state and the RT state being set to the non-RT state, the transition from the end standby section to the normal section is performed to initialize the effect state to the non-AT state.

  Also, if the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached the threshold value and the vehicle stays in the CBB state, even if the CBB state ends, the RT state at the time of winning the challenge big bonus (CBB) is taken over. Therefore, the RT state after the end of the CBB state is not always the non-RT state. For this reason, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value, if the CBB state is the non-RT state or the RT1 state, the state remains the non-RT state or the RT1 state even after the end of the CBB state. With the end of the state, the transition from the end standby section to the normal section is performed, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. If the RT state is different from the CBB state, the non-RT state, and the RT1 state, the CBB state The end standby section is maintained until the state transitions to the non-RT state or the RT1 state even after the end of the state. The transition from the end standby section to the normal section with the transition to the non-RT state or the RT1 state causes the effect state to change to the non-AT state. Is initialized to

  In the present embodiment, a low probability state with a winning probability of about 1/256 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 normal section, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the low probability state, and based on the start of the advantageous section, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state. That is, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery executed in the advantageous section is easier to win than the AT lottery executed in the normal section. In the present embodiment, the initialization means 177 also performs control to initialize the lottery state of the AT lottery to a low probability state when shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section and when shifting from the end standby section to the normal section. I have.

  In the present embodiment, once the advantageous section is started, the advantageous section does not end depending on a change in the effect state, the gaming state, and the RT state. That is, the initialization means 177 maintains the advantageous section if the stored value of the clear counter 196 does not reach the threshold even if the AT state ends in the advantageous section, and the same holds even if the RBB state or the CBB state ends. In the advantageous section and the non-AT state, it is possible to receive the AT lottery under conditions more advantageous than the normal section and the non-AT state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, once the advantageous section is started, the update of the clear counter 196 is continued irrespective of changes in the effect state, the game state, and the RT state. That is, in the advantageous section, the initialization means 177 updates the clear counter 196 in any effect state, any game state, and any RT state, and continues to update the clear counter 196 even if the effect state changes. Then, the update of the clear counter 196 is continued even if the RT state changes, and the update of the clear counter 196 is continued even if the game state changes. For this reason, even if the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the internal lottery in the advantageous section and the gaming state shifts to the RBB established state, the RBB state, or the CBB state, even if the gaming state shifts to the RBB established state, the RBB state, or the CBB state. The update of the clear counter 196 is continued in any of the gaming states.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the AT lottery is prohibited in the internal middle standby section and the end standby section, and the AT lottery is performed even when the internal lottery has a winning mode that triggers the execution of the AT lottery. Is not executed. However, the configuration may be such that the AT lottery is executed in at least one of the inside middle standby section and the end standby section, but in that case, it is preferable to invalidate the result of the AT lottery.

  The initialization means 177 also sets the clear counter 196 to a predetermined value (for example, 1) at the time of winning a regular big bonus (RBB) and at the time of winning a challenge big bonus (CBB) when the section is not an advantageous section, and sets the predetermined value (for example, 1) in the advantageous section. Generate. In the present embodiment, the challenge big bonus (CBB) always wins the challenge big bonus (CBB) in the won game, but the regular big bonus (RBB) is stopped at an appropriate timing. If the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the normal section, if the regular big bonus (RBB) does not win, the game is shifted to the internal middle standby section and the regular big bonus (RBB) is won. ), The game shifts to the advantageous section.

  In the present embodiment, when a regular big bonus (RBB) or a challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the end standby section, the initialization unit 177 maintains the end standby section, and after the end of the RBB state or the CBB state, The initialization process is performed based on whether the RT state is the non-RT state or the RT1 state.

  However, when a regular big bonus (RBB) or a challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the end standby section, the system may be configured to return to the advantageous section. In this case, the end standby section is a game section in which the execution of the initialization process to be performed is suspended, and therefore, at the end of the game that has won the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB), It is preferable to execute the initialization processing before the start of the RBB state or the CBB state, such as performing the initialization processing irrespective of the result.

  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 197. 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 198 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 prize winning of the eight small winning combinations (an example of the specific notification production). ) Is executed by the display device 330 and the sound device 340. 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.

  In addition, when the effect state is the AT preparation state and the AT state, when the replay is won in the first bonus game in the CBB state, the effect control unit 180 notifies the specific batting order according to the winning mode of the replay. A prize assisting effect for assisting the winning of the 13-small role with the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to notify the pressing order in which the 14-small role can be won in the second bonus game. Is performed by the display device 330 and the sound device 340. In the second bonus game, when the replay is won, a pressing order different from the specific batting order is notified, and when the replay is not won, 14 small wins can be won in any pressing order. The batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) is notified.

  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. Method of this embodiment

  In the present embodiment, the game section is shifted between a plurality of types of game sections including the advantageous section, and the medal difference number is counted by the clear counter 196 in the advantageous section, and the difference number reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Until the advantageous section end condition is determined to be satisfied based on the difference number reaching the upper limit, and the advantageous section is terminated. When the effect state is the AT state, a method of terminating the AT state in addition to the advantageous section is adopted. 17 to 21 are flowcharts for explaining processing of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  First, the normal section processing performed in the normal section will be described.

  In the normal section process, as shown in FIG. 17, when a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL (Y in step S100), an internal lottery is performed (step S101), and a common bell, watermelon, and cherry are selected in the internal lottery. If any one is won (Y in step S102), an AT lottery is performed (step S103).

  When a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 (Y in step S104), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped (step S105), and when all the reels stop (Y in step S106), A winning determination process is performed (step S107).

  When it is determined by the winning determination process that the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) has been won (Y in step S108), “3000” is set in the clear counter 196, and the lottery state of the AT lottery is set. Is set to the high probability state (step S109), and the process proceeds to the advantageous section (step S110).

  If neither the regular big bonus (RBB) nor the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won (N in step S108), but if the regular big bonus (RBB) has been won in the game (step S111). Y), and it shifts to an inside middle standby section (Step S112).

  If an AT lottery is won (Y in step S113), the effect state is shifted to the AT preparation state, and "100" (a value corresponding to 100 games) is set in the AT end determination counter 195 (step S113). (S114), “3000” is set in the clear counter 196, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state (step S115), and the process shifts to the advantageous section (step S116).

  Next, the internal middle standby section processing performed in the internal middle standby section will be described.

  In the internal middle standby section processing, as shown in FIG. 18, when a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL (Y in step S200), an internal lottery is performed (step S201), and a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3. Is performed (Y in step S202), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped (step S203), and when all the reels are stopped (Y in step S204), a winning determination process is performed (step S205). ).

  When it is determined by the winning determination process that the regular big bonus (RBB) has been won (Y in step S206), “3000” is set in the clear counter 196, and the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state. (Step S207), it shifts to an advantageous section (Step S208).

  Subsequently, the advantageous section processing performed in the advantageous section will be described.

  In the advantageous section process, as shown in FIG. 19, when a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL (Y in step S300), an internal lottery is performed (step S301). When one of watermelon and cherry is won (Y in step S302, Y in step S303), an AT lottery is performed (step S304). When the AT lottery is won (Y in step S305), the effect state changes to the AT preparation state. The process is shifted to "100" in the AT end determination counter 195 (step S306).

  When the effect state is the AT state (Y in step S307), when it is not the second game in the CBB state (N in step S308), the storage value D of the AT end determination counter 195 is set to "1" (N in step S308). A decrement update for subtracting (a constant value corresponding to one game) is performed (step S309). When any of the common bell, watermelon, and cherry is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S310), an additional lottery is performed (step S311). When the additional lottery is won (Y in step S312), the AT end determination counter 195. Is added to the stored value D of (step S313).

  When a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 (Y in step S314), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped (step S315), and when all the reels stop (Y in step S316), A winning determination process is performed (step S317).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined that the replay 3 has won by the winning determination process (Y in step S318), when the effect state is the AT preparation state (Y in step S319), the RT state is changed. With the transition to the RT3 state, the effect state is transitioned to the AT state (step S320).

  When the stored value D of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches “0” (threshold) in the AT state (Y in step S321 and Y in step S322), it is determined that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, and the effect is produced. The state is shifted to the AT end standby state (step S323).

  If the game is not a re-game (there is no replay winning in the previous game) (N in step S324), the stored value C of the clear counter 196 is changed to "3" (a value corresponding to the number of inserted three cards). ) Is subtracted (step S325), and when medals are paid out with the winning of the small role (step S326), a value corresponding to the number of paid out medals (for example, the number of paid out one sheet) Is incremented by adding the value “1” corresponding to the above to the storage value C of the clear counter 196 (step S327), and when the storage value C of the clear counter 196 becomes equal to or more than “6000” (threshold value) (step S327). When the threshold value is reached), it is determined that the condition for terminating the advantageous section is satisfied (Y in step S328).

  If it is determined that the advantageous section end condition is satisfied (Y in step S328), the stored value C of the clear counter 195 is initialized to "0" (initial value) (step S329), and the effect state is set to the AT preparation state. Alternatively, if the state is the AT state (Y in step S330), the effect state is shifted to the AT end standby state (step S331), and if the RT state is in the non-RT state or the RT1 state in the normal state (step S330). The initialization process is executed (Y in S332, Y in step S333) (step S334). Specifically, in the initialization process, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, the storage value D of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to “0” (initial value), and the lottery state of the AT lottery is low. Initialized to probability state. Then, the process is shifted to the normal section (step S335).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied (Y in step 328), the gaming state is not staying in the normal state, that is, staying in the RBB established state, the RBB state, or the CBB state. In the case (N in step S332) or when the RT state is not staying in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, that is, when staying in the RT2 state or the RT3 state (N in step S333), the initialization processing is executed. Instead, the process is shifted to the end standby section (step S336).

  Next, an end standby section process performed in the end standby section will be described.

  In the end standby section process, as shown in FIG. 21, when a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL (Y in step S400), an internal lottery is performed (step S401), and a stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. When the operation is performed (Y in step S402), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped (step S403), and when all the reels are stopped (Y in step S404), a winning determination process is performed (step S405). .

  Then, when the RT state stays in the non-RT state or the RT1 state in the normal state (Y in step S406, Y in step S407), an initialization process is executed (step S408). Specifically, in the initialization process, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, the storage value D of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to “0” (initial value), and the lottery state of the AT lottery is low. Initialized to probability state. Then, the process is shifted to the normal section (step S409).

  On the other hand, when the game state does not stay in the normal state, that is, when the game state stays in the RBB established state, the RBB state, or the CBB state (N in step S406), or when the RT state stays in the non-RT state or the RT1 state. If not, that is, if the vehicle stays in the RT2 state or the RT3 state (N in step S407), the initialization processing is not performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the initialization processing is suspended until the game state or the RT state shifts and the RT state stays in the non-RT state or the RT1 state in the normal state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect state is always in the non-AT state in the normal section, the AT lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery, and the AT lottery is won in the normal section. In the advantageous section, the effect state is set to the AT state. In the AT state, the AT end determination counter 195 is updated. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches the threshold, the AT end standby state is set. The transition is made to the non-AT state via the control unit, but the advantageous section does not end depending on the change in the effect state. That is, in the present embodiment, once shifting to the advantageous section, the effect state can be shifted between a plurality of effect states including the non-AT state, the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end standby state. In the present embodiment, in the advantageous section, the difference number of medals is counted by the clear counter 196, the advantageous section is continued until the difference number reaches the upper limit number, and the advantageous section is determined based on the fact that the difference number reaches the upper limit number. Is determined to be satisfied, and the advantageous section is terminated. However, if the effect state is the AT state when the advantageous section end condition based on the difference number is satisfied, the AT state is terminated in addition to the advantageous section. Therefore, the amount of medals that can be obtained in the assist time game (game in the AT state) can be limited to an upper limit (for example, 3000), so that a large amount of medals can be suppressed. Become.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the AT state ends due to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaching the threshold, the advantageous section continues if the stored value of the clear counter 196 does not reach the threshold. Even if the production state falls to the non-AT state, there is a situation where the user stays in the advantageous section and the production state is in the non-AT state while staying in the advantageous section. Is performed, the state shifts to the AT state when the AT lottery is won. However, in the advantageous section, the clear counter 196 is continuously updated irrespective of the change in the effect state, so that the non-AT state is terminated after the end of the AT state. Even if the state shifts again to the AT state via the state, the amount of medals that can be acquired in a series of assist time games can be limited, and a large amount of medals can be suppressed. Door will be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the low probability state in the normal section, the high probability state is set in the advantageous section, and the effect state is the non-AT state while staying in the advantageous section. Since the AT lottery having a higher winning probability than the normal section is performed, once the advantageous section is started, it is possible to repeatedly shift to the AT state until the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value. In addition, it is possible to provide a novel gaming ability that easily transitions to the AT state, thereby attracting the player's interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the threshold value of the clear counter 196, which is an end condition of the advantageous section, is set to “6000” corresponding to the difference number of 3000 medals. The number of obtained medals (the difference number of medals) can be set to a value that is assumed not to exceed a predetermined number, and in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the number of obtained medals in the advantageous section does not exceed 3000. Is set to a value. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the threshold value is set so that when the number of acquired 3,000 medals is counted after the clear counter 196 is set to “3000” in connection with the shift to the advantageous section and the number of acquired medals is counted, the advantageous section ends. "6000".

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be described below. The above embodiments and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and adopted as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to two types of the low probability state and the high probability state. However, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to three or more types so that a plurality of types of the lottery state of the AT lottery in the advantageous section are provided. Is also good. For example, in addition to the high-probability state, an ultra-high-probability state (for example, a winning probability of about 1/32) that is easier to win in the AT lottery than the high-probability state can be provided. And the super-high probability state may be switched.

  In the above-described embodiment, the condition that the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value is set as the end condition of the advantageous section. However, as the end condition of the advantageous section, in addition to the end condition based on the stored value of the clear counter 196, Other conditions may be provided. For example, as the lottery state of the AT lottery, a normal probability state that is easier to win the AT lottery than the low probability state but is less likely to win the AT lottery than the high probability state, and a super high that is easier to win the AT lottery than the high probability state A probability state is provided, and in the advantageous section, the lottery state of the AT lottery is switched between the normal probability state, the high probability state, and the super high probability state by lottery or the like, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches the threshold value. When the AT state ends and the state shifts to the non-AT state via the end standby state, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set by lottery or the like, and the lottery state of the AT lottery is normally set in the non-AT state after the end of the AT state. Staying in the probability state may be used as an end condition of the advantageous section. In this case, when the end condition of the AT state based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is satisfied and the state shifts to the non-AT state via the end standby state, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state or When the state is set to the super high probability state, the advantageous section is continued and the advantageous section is terminated when the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the normal probability state in the non-AT state, and the state shifts to the non-AT state. In such a case, when the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the normal probability state, the advantageous section may be ended with the shift to the non-AT state. As described above, in this example, when the AT state ends based on the storage value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaching the threshold and the non-AT state ends, the advantageous section is continued. And the case where the advantageous section ends.

  In addition, for example, in a regular section, a regular big bonus (RBB) or a challenge big bonus (CBB) is won, and for an advantageous section started with the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) winning, The completion condition of the RBB state or the CBB state that has been shifted with the winning of the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) may be set as the condition for ending the advantageous section. However, in this case, it is desirable to continue the advantageous section if the transition to the AT state is determined at the end of the RBB state or the CBB state.

  Further, for example, when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value and the AT state ends and shifts to the non-AT state via the end standby state, the stored value of the clear counter 196 becomes a predetermined value (for example, , 2900) or more may be used as the end condition of the advantageous section. That is, the advantageous section may be terminated based on the value stored in the clear counter 196 at the end of the AT state. As described above, in this example, when the AT state ends based on the storage value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaching the threshold and the non-AT state ends, the advantageous section is continued. And the case where the advantageous section ends.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, one of the execution conditions of the initialization processing is that the RT state stays in either the non-RT state or the RT1 state. As only the type, the initialization process may be executed on condition that the user stays in the non-RT state, or the initialization process may be executed on condition that the user stays in the RT1 state. Good. This makes the end standby section longer than in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, but may be useful for suitably adjusting the interval of generation of the advantageous section.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game information display section DS shown in FIG. 1 may be provided with a section display device including a 7-segment display, an LED, and the like, to notify that the player is staying in an advantageous section. In this case, 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. In this case, based on the value stored in the clear counter 196, the advantageous section notification, which is the notification of staying in the advantageous section, may be started or ended. For example, when a predetermined value (for example, 3000) is set in the clear counter 196 upon transition to the advantageous section, it is advantageous based on the fact that the stored value of the clear counter 196 becomes larger than the initial value “0”. When the section notification is started and the stored value of the clear counter 196 is initialized to the initial value “0” with the transition to the normal section after the advantageous section ends, the stored value of the clear counter 196 becomes the initial value. The advantageous section notification may be terminated based on the fact that the value has become “0”.

  In the above embodiment, when the batting order bell or batting order replay is won in the AT preparation state or the AT state, or when the replay is won in the CBB state, the batting order bell (when the batting order bell is won) or the batting order replay (batting order replay) The correct batting order (at the time of winning the batting order bell or batting order replay), the specific batting order (the first bonus game in the CBB state), according to the type of the win at the time of the replay, or the win mode of the replay in the CBB state. Alternatively, game information indicating a pressing order different from the specific batting order (the second bonus game in the CBB state), game information indicating a result of an internal lottery, or game information indicating a winning combination is displayed on the game information display section DS. Pressing sequence indicated (or suggested) by the game information (correct batting sequence, specific batting sequence, or pressing sequence different from the specific batting sequence) Order) presentation control means 180 may be informed by winning an auxiliary effect. In this case, it is possible to display the game information on the credit display device for displaying the number of credits of medals, the payout display device for displaying the number of paid out medals, or the like in the game information display section DS while the reels are rotating.

  In the above 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 storage value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value “0”, and in the AT state, the storage of the AT end determination counter 195 is performed every time a game is played. The value is incremented by adding a fixed value “1” corresponding to one game to the value, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is set to a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to 100: 100 game times). The AT state may be terminated based on the arrival. 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 stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 stores the current storage value). The stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the number of times counted from the value to when the threshold value is reached is increased, or a given value is added to the threshold value to make the AT Reset (update) the threshold value that is the condition for terminating the state (the AT termination determination counter 195 increases the number of times that the AT termination determination counter 195 counts from the current stored value until the threshold value is reached). The threshold may be updated).

  In the above-described embodiment, the AT end determination counter 195 counts the number of games in the AT state. However, the stored 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 a 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, Every time the game is performed, increments the value corresponding to the number of inserted medals (the specified number of inserted medals) to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195, and the medal is paid out when the small role wins The decrement update for subtracting the value corresponding to the number of paid out medals from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is performed, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) (threshold). The AT state may be terminated on the basis of the value being less than the value. Further, in this example, when the additional lottery is won (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), a given added value is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 determines the current stored value based on the current stored value). The stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the counted number counted up to the threshold value is increased.

  Further, for example, based on winning in the AT lottery, the storage value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value “0”, and in the AT state, the number of medals inserted (specified) is set every time a game is played. The value corresponding to the number of medals is subtracted from the value stored in the AT end determination counter 195, and the value corresponding to the number of medals paid out is determined when the small part wins and medals are paid out. The increment update to be added to the stored value of the counter 195 is performed, 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 on the basis of the fact. 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 stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 stores the current storage value). The stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the number of times counted from the value to when the threshold value is reached is increased, or a given value is added to the threshold value to make the AT Reset (update) the threshold value that is the condition for terminating the state (the AT termination determination counter 195 increases the number of times that the AT termination determination counter 195 counts from the current stored value until the threshold value is reached). The threshold may be updated).

  In the above embodiment, the clear counter 196 is decremented and updated in the advantageous section based on the number of inserted medals, and is incremented and updated in accordance with the number of paid out medals. A predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 3000: 3000 difference) is set in the clear counter 196, and a value corresponding to the number of inserted medals is stored in the clear counter 196 every time a game is played. Is performed, and when a small part wins and a medal is paid out, a value corresponding to the number of paid out medals is subtracted from the stored value of the clear counter 196, and the decrementing update is performed. The advantageous section is terminated based on the fact that the value has reached a threshold value (for example, 0) (below the threshold value). Unishi may be.

  In the above embodiment, the stored value of the clear counter 196 is updated in accordance with the number of medals inserted and paid out. However, the clear counter 196 is updated each time a game is played, and May be used to manage the end of the advantageous section. For example, a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set in the clear counter 196 based on winning of the AT lottery, and a fixed value (for example, 1) is stored in the clear counter 196 every time a game is played in the advantageous section. (1) is incremented, and the advantageous section is terminated based on the fact that the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to 1501: 1500 games). You may. In this example, the clear counter 196 is not set to a predetermined value at the time of winning the AT lottery, and the clear counter 196 is updated from the initial value “0” in the advantageous section to reach the threshold value “1500”. The advantageous section may be ended based on the result. Also, for example, a predetermined value (for example, 1500) is set in the clear counter 196 based on winning in the AT lottery, and a fixed value (for example, 1500) is set from the stored value of the clear counter 196 every time a game is played in the advantageous section. For example, decrement update for subtracting 1) may be performed, and the advantageous section may be terminated based on the fact that the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached a threshold value (for example, 0).

  Here, in this example, the threshold value of the clear counter 196, which is a condition for ending the advantageous section, is set to “1501” corresponding to the number of games of 1500 times. However, the threshold value of the clear counter 196 is The number of acquired medals (the difference between medals) can be set to a value that is assumed not to exceed a predetermined number. In this example, the number of acquired medals in the advantageous section is set to a value that is assumed to not exceed 3000. ing. Specifically, the threshold value of the clear counter 196 is a value corresponding to the number of games calculated at 3000 sheets / inclination value. Here, the inclination value is the net increase number of medals per game (including the number of medals obtained by the bonus) in the RT3 state when it is assumed that the winning small win is always the small payout of the maximum payout. In this example, the inclination value is two. For this reason, the number of games in the advantageous section in this example is 1500 (= 3000 sheets / 2 sheets), and the number of games for 1500 times after setting “1” in the clear counter 196 upon transition to the advantageous section. Is counted, the threshold is set to “1501” so that the advantageous section ends. As described above, the period of the advantageous section depends on the upper limit of the number of obtained medals and the inclination value, and can be arbitrarily set depending on the design.

  In the above-described embodiment, the AT lottery is performed based on the fact that one of the common bell, watermelon, and cherry is won in the internal lottery. However, the AT lottery is also performed when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won. You may do so. In this case, when an AT lottery based on the regular big bonus (RBB) is won, the winning information of the AT lottery is held until the RBB state ends, and the production state is changed to the AT preparation state with the end of the RBB state. It may be made to shift to.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to shift to the AT state by the AT lottery is determined. However, a so-called ceiling function of determining to shift to the AT state by exhausting a predetermined number of games is adopted. You may make it.

  FIG. 22 is a functional block diagram of a gaming machine in an embodiment in which an AT state is generated by employing a ceiling function.

  In this aspect, the storage means 190 is provided with a ceiling counter 199a, and the AT control means 175 sets, for example, a game start operation on the start lever SL every time a game is performed when the effect state is the non-AT state. A fixed value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the stored value of the ceiling counter 199a, and when the stored value of the ceiling counter 199a reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the state goes through the AT preparation state as shown in FIG. It is determined that the effect state is shifted to the AT state.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 24, in the normal section, it is determined that the game is shifted to the AT state after the game has been completed 1000 times, and the initial value of the ceiling counter 199a is set to “1000”. In the section, it is determined that the game is shifted to the AT state due to the completion of the 32 games, and an initial value of the ceiling counter 199a is set to “32”. The ceiling counter 199a is updated when the user is staying in the normal section or the advantageous section and the gaming state is staying in the normal state. Even in the advantageous section, the gaming state is the RBB state or the CBB state. , Or in the inside standby section and the end standby section, the ceiling counter 199a is not updated. In the initialization process, the ceiling counter 199a is also initialized, and is initialized to the initial value “1000” for the normal section as it shifts to the normal section.

  As described above, even if the transition to the AT state is determined based on the number of games, the transition to the AT state can be determined under more advantageous conditions in the advantageous section than in the normal section. In the advantageous section, the number of games reaching the ceiling may be set from a plurality of types of games by lottery or the like. Further, the ceiling counter 199a may not be updated according to the number of games, and may be updated each time a predetermined lottery result is obtained in the internal lottery. Further, in addition to determining to shift to the AT state based on the number of games or the like by the ceiling function, an AT lottery may be performed in the non-AT state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured to perform the AT lottery in the non-AT state and determine whether or not to shift to the AT state. However, the CZ state is provided as the effect state, and the AT lottery is not performed in the non-AT state. It is determined whether or not to shift to the CZ state (another example of the special effect state), the AT lottery is performed in the CZ state, and the effect state is shifted to the AT state based on winning the AT lottery. Is also good.

  FIG. 25 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine in the embodiment in which the CZ state is provided as the effect state.

  In this embodiment, the storage means 190 is provided with a CZ end determination counter 199b, and the AT control means 175 performs the CZ lottery in accordance with the result of the internal lottery instead of the AT lottery when the production state is the non-AT state. As a result of winning the lottery, the effect state is shifted to the CZ state as shown in FIG. 26. In the CZ state, it is determined whether or not to perform the AT lottery according to the result of the internal lottery and shift to the AT state. The execution timing of the CZ lottery and the execution timing of the AT lottery may be the same or different. As an example of a mode in which the execution timing of the CZ lottery and the execution timing of the AT lottery are made different, the execution timing of the CZ lottery is set to a time when a common bell, a watermelon, and a cherry are won, and the execution timing of the AT lottery is set to a batting order, a regular order. It can be at the time of winning the big bonus (RBB).

  In addition, when the AT control means 175 wins the CZ lottery, a predetermined value (for example, 8) corresponding to the number of games (for example, 8 times) which is an end condition is set in the CZ end determination counter 199b, and the game in the CZ state is performed. Each time it is performed, a certain value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the value stored in the CZ end determination counter 199b. Then, when the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied, and the effect state returns to the non-AT state. In the CZ state, a prize assisting effect is performed when a batting order is won. However, a prize assisting effect related to a batting order replay and a prize assisting effect related to a CBB state are not performed. That is, the CZ state is a simple AT state. In the initialization processing, the CZ end determination counter 199b is also initialized, and is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0) in accordance with the transition to the normal section.

  Further, in this aspect, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in a state where the AT control unit 175 is staying in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the AT control unit 175 accompanies the end of the advantageous section. If the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value while the vehicle is staying in the CZ state while shifting to the AT end standby state, the state is shifted to the non-AT state with the end of the advantageous section. Has become. Then, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the state of staying in the CZ state, and if the RT state stays in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, the initialization means 177 sets the advantageous section When the RT state is not staying in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, the initialization process is performed when the transition is made to the end standby section and then to the normal section.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26, in this mode, the transition from the non-AT state to the AT state always goes through the CZ state, and the initialization means 177 stays in the normal section as shown in FIG. In this case, an advantageous section is generated based on winning in the CZ lottery in the normal section, and the advantageous section is maintained if the stored value of the clear counter 196 does not reach the threshold even if the effect state changes. As a result, there is a case where the effect state is set to the non-AT state while maintaining the advantageous section even after the CZ state ends. Then, the CZ lottery is executed such that the winning probability is higher in the non-AT state in the advantageous section than in the non-AT state in the normal section, whereby it is possible to frequently obtain an opportunity to receive the AT lottery in the advantageous section. Become like Note that the transition to the AT state does not necessarily have to go through the CZ state, but a case may be provided in which an AT lottery is performed even in the non-AT state to transition to the AT state without passing through the CZ state.

  In this aspect, when the batting order bell is won in the CZ state, the game information indicating the correct batting order according to the type of the batting order bell, the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery, or the game information indicating the winning combination is displayed in the game information display. The display may be displayed on the section DS, and the effect control means 180 may notify the pressing order (correct hit order) indicated (or suggested) by the game information by a winning assist effect.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the end condition based on the value stored in the clear counter 196, another condition may be provided as the end condition of the advantageous section. For example, the condition that the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches the threshold value and the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied without winning the AT lottery may be set as the end condition of the advantageous section.

  Also, for example, when performing the AT lottery even in the non-AT state, when the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches the threshold value and shifts to the non-AT state, the normal probability state, the high probability state, and the ultra-high probability state Among them, the lottery state of the AT lottery may be set by lottery or the like, and the fact that the lottery state of the AT lottery stays in the normal probability state in the non-AT state after the end of the CZ state may be set as the end condition of the advantageous section. In this case, when the end condition of the CZ state based on the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b is satisfied and the state shifts to the non-AT state, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state or the super high probability state. In a case where the advantageous section is continued, the advantageous section is terminated when the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the normal probability state in the non-AT state, and when the state shifts to the non-AT state, the AT lottery is performed. When the lottery state is set to the normal probability state, the advantageous section may be ended with the transition to the non-AT state.

  In this aspect, in the CZ state, a continuous lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue the CZ state. If the continuous lottery is won, the CZ state is continued. If the result of the continuous lottery is lost, The production state may be returned to the non-AT state by terminating the CZ state. For example, the continuous lottery is performed based on the fact that the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b has reached the threshold value, and when the continuous lottery is won, a predetermined value (for example, 8) is reset in the CZ end determination counter 199b. Or the CZ state may be continued, or in the game after the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches the threshold value, the player may win the AT lottery or continue the lottery until the result of the continuous lottery is lost. May be performed every game, or the continuous lottery may be performed every game in the CZ state without providing the CZ end determination counter 199b.

  Further, for example, a prize assisting effect is performed so as to guide the RT state to the RT2 state based on winning in the CZ lottery, and the effect state is shifted to the CZ state based on the transition of the RT state to the RT2 state. In the RT state, a game in the CZ state is performed. In the CZ state, a prize assisting effect is performed when a batting order is won until the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches a threshold value, and the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b After reaching the threshold, the winning state of the batting order bell is not performed and the RT state falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state when the batting order bell is won (when a specific symbol combination is displayed on the activated line. ), The CZ state may be terminated, or the RT state may be non-R May be to terminate the CZ state even when the falling state or RT1 state. In this example, an RT state for the CZ state may be separately prepared, and a game in the CZ state may be performed in the RT state.

  In the above-described embodiment, an end standby section is provided as a game section, and even if the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value, the clear counter 196 does not stay in any of the non-RT state or the RT1 state or stays in the normal state. If not, the transition to the end standby section follows the end of the advantageous section. However, if the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value, the normal section regardless of the gaming state and the RT state. It may be made to shift to.

  In this mode, as shown in FIG. 28, the initialization means 177 shifts the game section between the normal section, the inside middle standby section, and the advantageous section, and when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value. , Regardless of the gaming state or the RT state, the process is shifted to the normal section, and the initialization process is executed along with the shift to the normal section.

  Further, in this aspect, as shown in FIG. 29, when the end condition of the AT state based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is satisfied in the AT state, the AT control unit 175 sets the effect state to the AT end standby state. On the other hand, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached the threshold value in the AT preparation state, the AT state, or the AT end standby state, the initialization processing is performed along with the transition to the normal section. The AT preparation state, the AT state, or the AT end standby state is forcibly terminated, and the effect state shifts to the non-AT state.

  Further, in this aspect, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value, the game is shifted to the normal section regardless of the gaming state or the RT state. For example, the clear counter 196 is maintained in the RBB state. When the stored value reaches the threshold value, the initialization process is performed while the RBB state is maintained, and the routine shifts to the normal section, and the winning probability of the low probability state, which is the lottery state of the AT lottery in the normal section, is determined. AT lottery will be performed. As described above, in this mode, even if the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the RBB established state, the RBB state, or the CBB state, the initialization process is immediately performed, and the game section is advantageous. The section shifts to the normal section, and an opportunity for an AT lottery can be promptly obtained.

  FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 are flowcharts for explaining processing of the gaming machine in the embodiment in which, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold, the game machine shifts to the normal section regardless of the gaming state or the RT state. .

  In this aspect, in the advantageous section processing, in steps S500 to S527, the same processing as steps S300 to S327 in FIGS. 19 and 20 in the above embodiment is performed, and the storage value C of the clear counter 196 is “6000”. If (the threshold value) or more is reached (when the threshold value is reached), it is determined that the condition for ending the advantageous section has been satisfied (Y in step S528).

  If it is determined that the advantageous section end condition is satisfied (Y in step S528), the stored value C of the clear counter 195 is initialized to “0” (initial value) (step S529), and an initialization process is performed. (Step S530). Specifically, in the initialization process, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, the storage value D of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to “0” (initial value), and the lottery state of the AT lottery is low. Initialized to probability state. Then, the process is shifted to the normal section (step S531).

  Thus, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the AT state, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 does not reach the threshold value. Since the AT state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing, the amount of medals that can be obtained in the assist time game can be limited, and specifically, the game period of the assist time game is extended by adding the medal. Also, the amount of medals obtained can be limited to a maximum of 3,000, and a large amount of medals can be suppressed by preventing the assist time game from continuing for a long time.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the medal difference number increases as the effect state continues to stay in the AT state and the RT state continues to stay in the RT3 state. Assuming that the number of games is generated every game, the clear counter 196 is updated by a constant value corresponding to the inclination value each time one game is played, and the stored value of the clear counter 196 becomes a threshold value (for example, 3000 medals). (A value corresponding to the difference number of sheets) may be terminated.

  Here, as described above, the inclination value is a net increase in the number of medals per game (including the number of medals obtained by the bonus) in the RT3 state in the case where the winning small combination is always obtained as the maximum payout of the small combination. ), And in this embodiment, the inclination value is two.

  Then, in this mode, the initialization unit 177 sets a predetermined value (for example, 2) to the clear counter 196 in accordance with the shift to the advantageous section. Specifically, “2” is set to the clear counter 196 in steps S109 and S114 in FIG. 17 and in step S207 in FIG. Then, in the advantageous section, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, each time one game is played, the stored value of the clear counter 196 has a fixed value (for example, a value corresponding to the difference number of 2: 2 medals, An increment is added to add a value corresponding to a predetermined number of game media (step S625), and the stored value of the clear counter 196 becomes a threshold value (for example, 3002: a value corresponding to the difference number of 3000 sheets). Based on the arrival, the advantageous section is terminated, and an initialization process is executed in conjunction with the transition to the normal section.

  In this case, the number of games required for the stored value of the clear counter 196 to reach the threshold value “3002” is 1500 times. The period can be set to 1500 times, and the amount of medals that can be obtained in the assist time game (game in the AT state) can be limited to an upper limit number (for example, 3000) as in the above embodiment. It is possible to suppress the large acquisition of medals. That is, even in this case, the same operation and effect as those of the above embodiment can be obtained. In this case, it may be more useful than counting the difference number of medals in the advantageous section.

  In this aspect, the update value (constant value) of the clear counter 196 can be set based on the inclination value, and the threshold value of the clear counter 196 can be set based on the upper limit of the difference number of medals. .

  Further, in this aspect, the updating of the clear counter 196 is started from “0” in the advantageous section, and the advantageous section is ended based on the fact that the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached a threshold value (for example, 3000). You may.

  Further, in this mode, a predetermined value (for example, 3000) is set in the clear counter 196 in accordance with the shift to the advantageous section, and the stored value of the clear counter 196 is set to a constant value every time a game is played in the advantageous section. A decrement update for subtracting (for example, 2) may be performed, and the advantageous section may be ended based on the fact that the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached a threshold value (for example, 0).

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,
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 AT control means, 177 initialization 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 determination counter, 196 clear counter, 197 effect data storage means,
198 sub-lottery table storage means,
199a ceiling counter, 199b CZ end judgment counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 Hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 sound device

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface,
Acceptance of input of game value for each game, setting of the entered game value in the input state, and validating the game start operation based on that the game value corresponding to the specified number of inputs is set in the input state. Means,
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether a plurality of types of roles including small roles are appropriate,
A reel control unit that controls the plurality of reels to be rotated for each game based on the game start operation, and controls to stop the spinning reels in a mode according to a result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation;
In the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determining unit that determines that the winning combination has been won, based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on the activated line,
A payout control unit for performing a control of paying out a game value based on a payout of the winning small role when the small role is won,
Effect state control means for performing control to shift the effect state between a plurality of effect states including an auxiliary effect state in a specific game section,
The game section is shifted between a plurality of types of game sections including the normal section and the specific game section, and the specific game section is started based on winning of the specific lottery in the normal section. Game section control means for counting the difference number which is a difference between the number of value input and the number of payouts, and terminating the specific game section when an end condition of the specific game section is satisfied based on the difference number,
A gaming machine comprising: an effect control unit that controls a directing device to execute a prize assisting effect for assisting winning of a predetermined combination when the assisting effect state is established,
The internal lottery means,
When the gaming state is the specific gaming state, the specific lottery mode is drawn by internal lottery,
The effect state control means,
Only when the specific lottery mode is obtained in the internal lottery in the normal section, the specific lottery is performed,
In the normal section, the winning probability of the specific lottery in each game in the specific game state is made constant, and in the specific game section, the winning probability of the specific lottery is made variable, based on the fact that the specific lottery is won. In the specific game section, the effect state is shifted to the auxiliary effect state,
The game section control means,
A game machine characterized in that if the effect state is the auxiliary effect state when the end condition of the specific game section is satisfied, the auxiliary effect state is also ended. In claim 1,
The game section control means,
A gaming machine, wherein counting of the difference number is started based on a shift to the specific game section. In claim 1 or 2,
The game section control means,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific game section is terminated when an end condition of the specific game section is satisfied based on the difference number from a situation where the difference number is the lowest in the specific game section.

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