JP6706082B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (a spinning machine, a slot machine) including a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface thereof is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and plays a game to obtain such gaming media. In addition, this kind of gaming machine performs an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts the rotation of a plurality of reels, and a player's stop operation as a trigger according to the result of the internal lottery. The control to stop a plurality of reels is performed. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and the payout of medals or the like is performed according to the result of the game.

In this kind of gaming machine, in a bonus state where the player can obtain a large number of game media, the second bonus game is started when the shift combination is won in the first bonus game, and the second bonus game is started. Along with this, there is known one having a game specification for increasing the winning rate of a small winning combination, which is a combination for paying out a game medium, in the second bonus game (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2001-170259, A

However, in the bonus state using the shift combination in the conventional gaming machine, since there is only one shift combination for one bonus state, it is not possible to diversify the game progress in the bonus state.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can diversify the game progress in the bonus state.

(1) According to the present invention, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including bonuses and small winning combinations are won are performed, and a winning combination is obtained in the internal lottery. And an internal lottery means for setting a winning state, and a reel control means for starting the rotation of the plurality of reels and controlling the reels that are rotating in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery triggered by the stop operation. In a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determining unit that determines that a winning combination is won based on a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning pattern for each winning combination being displayed on the activated line, When the winning combination is won, the payout control means for controlling the payout of the game medium based on the payout associated with the winning small winning combination, and the gaming state based on the fact that the bonus is won by the internal lottery in the normal state In the bonus state, the game state is shifted to the bonus state based on the fact that the bonus is won in the bonus state. In the bonus state, the bonus is given when the first shift combination is won in the bonus general game. The first bonus game in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than the general game is executed, and the first bonus game is finished and the bonus is satisfied when the ending condition of the first bonus game is satisfied in the first bonus game. Returning to the normal game, when the second shift combination is won in the bonus general game, the winning probability of the small combination is higher than the bonus general game, and the second bonus is more advantageous to the player than the first bonus game. A game state transition control means for executing a game and performing control for ending the second bonus game and returning to the bonus general game when the ending condition of the second bonus game is satisfied in the second bonus game. In the gaming machine provided, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that in the bonus general game, there are a case where the first shift combination is won and a case where the second shift combination is won, In the first bonus game, an internal lottery is performed in which the second shift combination is excluded from a lottery target and the first shift combination and the small combination are selected as a lottery target, and the first shift is performed in an internal lottery in the first bonus game. When the winning combination is won, the winning state of the first shifting combination is maintained until the first shifting combination is won, and in the second bonus game, the first shifting combination is excluded from the lottery target and the second shifting combination is obtained. And an internal lottery for the small winning combination is conducted, and the second bonus game is conducted. When the second shift combination is won in the internal lottery in the technique, the winning state of the second shift combination is maintained until the second shift combination is won, and the first shift combination is set to the winning state. When the first bonus game ends and the bonus general game is returned to, the winning state of the first shift combination is maintained, and the second bonus combination is set in the winning state. When the game ends and returns to the bonus general game, the winning state of the second shift combination is maintained, and the reel control means sets the first shifting combination to the winning state in the first bonus game. If the first shift combination is stopped, the spinning reel is stopped so that the second shift combination is set in the winning state in the second bonus game, and the second shift combination is The present invention relates to a gaming machine that stops a spinning reel so as not to win a prize.

In the present invention, in the bonus state, the first bonus game is executed when the first shift combination is won in the bonus general game, and the first bonus game is executed when the ending condition of the first bonus game is satisfied in the first bonus game. To return to the bonus general game, the second bonus game is executed when the second shift combination is won in the bonus general game, and the second bonus game is completed when the ending condition of the second bonus game is satisfied in the second bonus game. 2 End the bonus game and return to the bonus general game.

In the present invention, in the first bonus game, the second shift combination is excluded from the lottery target, the internal lottery is performed with the first shift combination as the lottery target, and the first shift combination is won when the first shift combination is won. The winning state of the first shift combination is maintained until the first shift combination is won, and when the first shift combination is set to the winning state, the spinning reel is stopped so that the first shift combination does not win. In the first bonus game, the second shift combination is not won, and even if the first shift combination is won, no prize is won. In the present invention, when the first bonus game ends and the bonus general game is restored in the state where the first shift combination is set to the winning state, the bonus state returned to maintain the winning state of the first shift combination. In the general game, the first shift combination that has been held in the winning state from the first bonus game will be re-winned. As described above, in the present invention, when the first shift combination is won in the first bonus game, the first bonus game can be played again via the bonus general game after the end of the first bonus game, and the first bonus game can be executed. However, since the second shift combination is not won, once the first bonus game is entered, as long as the first shift combination is won in the first bonus game, the first bonus game and the second bonus game You can repeat the bonus game.

Further, in the present invention, in the second bonus game, an internal lottery is performed in which the first shift combination is excluded from the lottery target and the second shift combination is selected as the lottery target, and when the second shift combination is won in the second bonus game, The winning state of the second shift combination is maintained until the second shift combination is won, and when the second shift combination is set to the winning state, the spinning reel is stopped so that the second shift combination is not won. In the second bonus game, the first shift combination is never won, and even if the second shift combination is won, no prize is won. Further, in the present invention, when the second bonus game is finished and the bonus general game is returned to in the state where the second shift combination is set to the winning state, the bonus state returned to maintain the winning state of the second shift combination. In the general game, the second shift combination that has been held in the winning state from the second bonus game comes to win again. As described above, in the present invention, when the second shift combination is won in the second bonus game, the second bonus game can be played again via the bonus general game after the end of the second bonus game, and the second bonus game can be executed. Since the first shift combination is not won, once the second bonus game is entered, as long as the second shift combination is won in the second bonus game, the second bonus game of the first bonus game and the second bonus game You can repeat the bonus game.

In the present invention, the second bonus game is a more advantageous game for the player than the first bonus game. Therefore, in the bonus state, one of the first bonus game and the second bonus game is switched to. The degree of advantage can be changed depending on whether the bonus game is performed once even if the bonus game is completed once the first bonus game or the second bonus game is completed. It is possible to diversify the game progress in each state and improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the game state transition control means, in the second bonus game, that the small winning combination has won N times (N is a natural number) in the second bonus game, and the second bonus game. The second bonus game is ended and the reel control is performed when one of the conditions for ending the second bonus game is satisfied that the game is played M times (M is a natural number larger than N) in the bonus game. In the second bonus game, when the second winning combination is not set in the winning state, the specific winning combination is won in the internal lottery without the second shifting winning combination being won. The spinning reel may be stopped so that there is a case where the small winning combination wins and a case where none of the winning combinations wins.

In the present invention, the number of winnings N of the small winning combination is set to be smaller than the number of games M relating to the ending condition of the second bonus game. Therefore, if the small winning combination wins N times in the second bonus game, the game is played M times. Although it ends even if it is not played, in the second bonus game, in the state where the second shift combination is not set in the winning state, if a specific small combination is won without the second shift combination being won in the internal lottery In order to stop the spinning reel so that there is a case where a specific small winning combination is won and a case where no winning combination is won, by avoiding the winning of the small winning combination by the player's stop operation, the player It is possible to increase the chances of winning the second shift combination that can shift to the second bonus game, which is advantageous for the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a perspective view showing appearance composition of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a functional block of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram illustrating a symbol array of reels in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram illustrating the relationship 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 diagram for explaining a reel stop mode in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram for explaining a method of stopping the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram for explaining a method of stopping the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention.

The present embodiment will be described below. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential configuration requirements 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 drum type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that uses a medal as a game medium to perform a game.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit including the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including the storage box BX, the front upper door UD, and the front lower door DD. Has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed below the reel unit in the housing. In addition, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted in the housing of the gaming machine of the present embodiment, and a control board that controls the operation of the gaming machine is also stored.

Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 has an outer peripheral surface divided into 20 areas (each area is referred to as a "piece") at regular intervals, and each piece has a plurality of types of symbols. One of them is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are axially supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are respectively driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor, and the number and pulses of driving pulses of the stepping motor. By controlling the width and the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (predetermined rotation angle unit, predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, 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 when the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control board, The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped as the rotation of the stepping motor is stopped.

The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be able to be opened and closed individually, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW for observing the rotation state and the 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 the 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, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) that are present can be observed from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbols through the display window DW, and an effective line is set by a combination of display positions of the reels. It In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, that is, the so-called specified insertion number is set to one or three, and when the medals corresponding to the specified insertion number are inserted, the first reel. The activated line L1 constituted by a combination of the middle stage of R1, the second stage of the second reel R2, and the middle stage of the third reel R3 is activated.

And the game result is judged by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line in the display window DW, and if the symbol combination on the activated line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, that winning combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

Further, the front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and the number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out or obtained in one game, the number of medals paid out in the big bonus state or the regular bonus state. Various types of game information such as the total number of games or the total number of games won are displayed.

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

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

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player controls the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or pressing the bet button B0. It is set to a game start standby state in which the game can be played. Then, when the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 on the control board are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, and the first reel R1. ~ The pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated) on condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed.

After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 at arbitrary timing, the stop switches (stop signal output means: photo sensor, continuity sensor, pressure, etc.) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3. A sensor or the like) is turned on, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the off state to the on state.

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

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

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

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

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

And the game control means 100, the insertion acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the game state transition control means 170, and the rendering. The control unit 180 and the storage unit 190 are included.

The insertion acceptance means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the fact that the medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number (1 or 3) have been inserted, the game for the start lever (game start operation means) SL Perform the process to validate the start operation. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of the medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R1. This is an opportunity to start rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute internal lottery.

Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 operates, so that the insertion acceptance means 105 limits the number of coins to be inserted into the medal. Is set to the closed state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed in a state where medals have been credited to the gaming machine, the betting switch 220 is actuated and the insertion receiving means 105 causes the prescribed insertion number to be set. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a normal state, a bonus established state, a big bonus state (bonus state: BB state), and a regular bonus state (RB state) can be set as the game state, and in the BB state, a bonus is set. The normal game, the first bonus game, and the second bonus game can be executed, and the insertion receiving means 105 sets the specified insertion number according to the game state.

The random number generation means 110 is means for generating a random number value 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, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular, so Also includes a value that can function as a random number.

The internal lottery means 120 determines the winning or non-winning of a winning combination based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated by the player's game start operation on the start lever SL (first pressing operation on the activated start lever SL). It is a means for performing internal lottery, and performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

In the lottery table selection processing, it is determined which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190 is used for the internal lottery. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table storage means 191 stores seven types of lottery tables A to G as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Then, in each lottery table, each of a plurality of random number values (for example, 65536 random number values of 0 to 65535) is associated with various roles such as replay, small win, and bonus, and loss (unwinning). Has been.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, Bell A, Bell B, watermelon, and special winning combination (specific winning combination) are prepared as small winning combinations, and winning of small winning combinations in which multiple types of small winnings are redundantly won. As an aspect, JAC is set. And as shown in FIG. 5, the JAC indicates that all the small winning combinations of the bell A, the bell B, the watermelon, and the special winning combination are won.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as a bonus, a big bonus (bonus: BB), a regular bonus (RB), a first shift combination, and a second shift combination are prepared, and in the internal lottery table A, a big bonus ( BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are set as the lottery target, but in the internal lottery table B to the internal lottery table G, the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are excluded from the lottery target, and the internal lottery table. In C, the first shift combination and the second shift combination are set as lottery targets, in the internal lottery table E, the first shift combination is set as lottery targets, and in the internal lottery table G, the second shift combination is set as lottery targets. Although set, in the internal lottery table A, the internal lottery table B, the internal lottery table D, and the internal lottery table F, the first shift combination and the second shift combination are excluded from the lottery targets. Further, in the internal lottery table E, the first shift winning combination is set as the lottery target, but the second shift winning combination is excluded from the lottery target, and in the internal lottery table G, the second shift winning combination is set as the lottery target. However, the first shift combination is excluded from the lottery targets.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as a winning mode of the first shift combination, a winning mode in which the first shift combination is independently won, and a winning mode in which the first shift combination and JAC are overlapped are set, As a winning mode of the second shift winning combination, a winning mode in which the second shifting winning combination is independently won and a winning mode in which the second shifting winning combination and JAC are overlapped are set.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning mode and the winning probability of the small winning combination are the same in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, and in the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table G, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery. The small winning combination is won in a mode different from that of the table D, and the winning patterns and winning probabilities of the small winning combinations are the same in the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table G so that the small winning is surely won.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the lottery table selection processing, any one of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the game state.

In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random number value (random number for lottery) is acquired from the random number generating means 110 for each game, and the acquired random number value is stored in the internal lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won by referring 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 to have been won is selected from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, the lottery flags corresponding to the two or more types of winning combinations that are won in duplicate are set to the winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 192 of the storage means 190.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carrying possible flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and a winning state for the next and subsequent games regardless of winning A lottery flag (non-carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. There are bonuses (big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), first shift combination, and second shift combination) as the roles to which the former carryover possible flag is associated, and the latter cannot be carried over for small roles and replays. It is associated with the flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the lottery flag winning state of the big bonus (BB) is carried over until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the regular lottery is performed in the internal lottery. When the bonus (RB) is won, the winning state of the regular bonus (RB) lottery flag is carried over until the regular bonus (RB) is won, and when the first shift role is won in the internal lottery, the first shift role The winning state of the lottery flag is carried over until the first shift winning combination is won, and when the second shift winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the second shifting winning combination is won by the second shift winning combination. Carry over until you do. At this time, the internal lottery means 120, even in the game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB), the regular bonus (RB), the first shift combination, or the second shift combination has been carried over, the combination other than the bonus An internal lottery is held to decide whether to win or not. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, a small win or a replay is won in a game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB), the regular bonus (RB), the first shift combination, or the second shift combination has been carried over. In this case, the lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations, that is, the bonus lottery flags already won and the small wins or the replay lottery flags won in the internal lottery are set to the winning state.

The reel control means 130 starts the rotational drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the start signal from the start switch 230 which is operated by the game start operation for the start lever SL, and the first reel R1. ~ Stop operation by pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the third reel R3 is steadily rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute) Is performed, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, which are rotationally driven by the stepping motor, are stopped in a manner according to the setting state of the lottery flag (result of the internal lottery).

Then, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 to activate the stop switch 240 while the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, the reel control means 130 stops the reels from the stop switch 240. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to control the reels of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

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

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, regarding the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the spinning reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. It is like this. When the spinning reels are stopped within 190 ms from the time the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required to stop the reels from the time the stop button is pressed is 0 frames at the stop position of each spinning reel. It is determined within a range of up to 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130, on the outer peripheral surface of the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, the stop button. When it is located within the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the activated line when the pressing operation is performed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state is the activated line. Control is performed to stop the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed so that the reel is displayed in the upper display position.

Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the BAR symbol “BAR”, and the replay. The design “RP”, the bell design “BL”, the watermelon design “WM”, and the dummy design “DUM” are arranged, and the symbols constituting the winning pattern of the winning combination are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. If so, it can be displayed on the activated line regardless of the pressing detection position which is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (at the time when the pressing of the stop button is detected).

Further, the reel control means 130 refers to the processing for obtaining the stop position of the spinning reel by logic operation (logic operation processing) and the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190 for rotation. The process of determining the stop position of the inner reel (table reference process) is performed.

First, in the logic operation processing, in the range of 0 to 4 frames from the press detection position, which is the reel position at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (at the time when the press of the stop button is detected), according to the priority order data determined for each winning combination. The priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for 5 frames existing inside. Then, the candidate of the stop position with the highest priority among the priorities of the candidates of the stop positions is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic operation processing, the same priority may be obtained for multiple candidates for the stop position depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressing detection position, etc., and there are multiple candidates for the stop position with the highest priority. In this case, the actual stop position is determined by the table reference process described later.

In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of "replay>small combination>bonus", and in the logic operation processing, the lottery flags for two or more types of combinations are set in the winning state. In accordance with the priority order associated with each winning combination, of the stop positions including the symbols forming the winning pattern of the winning combination of the lower priority order regarding the candidates of the stopping position including the winning pattern of the winning combination of the higher priority The priority is calculated so that the priority is higher than that of the candidate.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority of the candidate of the stop position in the case where a plurality of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery is prioritized according to the number (type) of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line. There is a case where the degree is obtained and a case where the priority is obtained according to the number of paid out medals based on a predetermined dividend for the small winning combination, and the stop position is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line. When determining the priority for the candidate of, the priority for each candidate of the stop position is set so that the higher the number of symbol combinations showing the winning patterns that can be displayed on the activated line becomes, the higher the priority becomes. If the priority is calculated for the candidate for the stop position according to the number of paid-out medals, the number of paid-out medals based on the payout of the small win corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the activated line is large. The priority of each candidate of the stop position is calculated such that the higher the stop position (the stop position at which a small winning combination with a large amount of payout can be won) becomes, the higher the priority order becomes. However, when the priority of candidate stop positions is determined according to the number of paid out medals, if small wins with the same dividend are won in duplicate, the stop positions that can win each small win. The candidates are treated as having the same priority.

In the present embodiment, when only JAC is won in the internal lottery in the first bonus game or the second bonus game in the BB state (only the respective lottery flags of Bell A, Bell B, watermelon, and special combination constituting JAC are (When the winning state is set), the logic operation according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, a specific batting order is set for the JAC as an order of stopping operations, and a pressing order different from the specific batting order is treated as a non-specific batting order. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order, a logic operation is performed to obtain the priority according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line, and the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a non-specific batting order, the priority is calculated so that the priority of the candidate of the stop position having the largest number is highest, and the priority is calculated according to the number of medals paid out. The priority is calculated so that the candidate of the stop position where the number of paid out medals is the highest is the highest.

Then, when only the JAC is won in the internal lottery in the first bonus game or the second bonus game in the BB state, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order, the special combination of winning positions can be won. When the logic operation is performed so that the candidate has the highest priority and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the non-specific batting order, the priority of the candidate at the stop position where the bell A can be won becomes the highest. The logic operation is performed as follows.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the first shift combination and the JAC are won in the internal lottery in the first bonus game in the BB state, the bells A, B, B, and the watermelon which are the special features of the first shift combination and the JAC are special. When each lottery flag of the winning combination is set to the winning state) or when the second shift winning combination and the JAC are won in the internal lottery in the second bonus game in the BB state (the second shifting winning combination and the JAC) When the lottery flags for Bell A, Bell B, Watermelon, and Special Roles that make up the winning combination are set to the winning state), the logic operation for determining the priority is performed according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out. The priority is determined so that the candidate of the stop position having the largest number has the highest priority. Specifically, the logic operation is performed so that the candidate of the stop position that can win the bell B has the highest priority.

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

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

In the table reference process, when a plurality of candidates for the stop position with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, which position is to be the stop position is determined by the stop control table storage unit of the storage unit 190. The determination is made by referring to the stop control table stored in 193. In the stop control table, the correspondence between the pressed detection position and the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the pressed detection position to the actual stop position is set according to the setting state of the lottery flag. In the stop control table, the correspondence between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

When only the JAC is won in the internal lottery in the first bonus game or the second bonus game in the BB state (only the respective lottery flags of the bell A, the bell B, the watermelon, and the special combination which constitute the JAC are set in the winning state. In the stop control table referred to in (1), a specific batting order is set for JAC, and a pressing order different from the specific batting order is treated as a non-specific batting order. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7A, when only the JAC is won in the internal lottery in the first bonus game or the second bonus game in the BB state, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order. Then, the number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there are cases where the special winning combination is won and where no winning combination is won (missing), and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are set in a non-specific batting order. When is pressed, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that Bell A wins. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second bonus game, in the state in which the lottery flag of the second shift combination is not set to the winning state (the state in which the second shift combination is not set to the winning state), the internal lottery is performed. Rotate so that there are cases where a special combination wins and cases where no combination wins (missing) when a JAC that includes a special combination (specific small combination) is won without a 2-shift combination winning. Stop the reel inside.

When the first shift combination and JAC are won in the internal lottery in the first bonus game in the BB state, the lottery is performed for each of Bell A, Bell B, watermelon, and a special combination constituting the first shift combination and JAC. In the stop control table referred to when the flag is set to the winning state), as shown in FIG. 7A, regardless of the order and timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the bell B wins while avoiding winning. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the lottery flag of the first shift combination is set in the winning state in the first bonus game (when the first shift combination is set in the winning state in the first bonus game) , The spinning reels are stopped so that the first shift winning combination does not win.

Also, in the second bonus game in the BB state, when the second shift combination and JAC are won in the internal lottery in a duplicated manner (the respective selections of Bell A, Bell B, watermelon, and special combination constituting the second shift combination and JAC) In the stop control table referred to when the flag is set to the winning state), as shown in FIG. 7A, regardless of the order and timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, the second shift combination The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the bell B wins while avoiding winning. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the lottery flag of the second shift combination is set to the winning state in the second bonus game (when the second shift combination is set to the winning state in the second bonus game). , The reels that are spinning are stopped so that the second shift combination does not win.

In the present embodiment, when the bell A wins, as shown in FIG. 7B, on the ineffective line formed by the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the bell symbols “BL” are displayed together on the first reel R1 to the first reel R1 as shown in FIG. 7C when the bell B wins. The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the bell symbols “BL” are displayed together on the ineffective line formed by the upper row of the third reel R3.

Also, in the bonus general game in the BB state, in the stop control table referred to when the first shift combination is independently won in the internal lottery (when only the lottery flag of the first shift combination is set to the winning state), As shown in FIG. 7(A), the number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the first shift combination is won regardless of the pressing order and the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

In the bonus general game in the BB state, the stop control table referred to when the second shift combination is independently won in the internal lottery (when only the lottery flag of the second shift combination is set to the winning state) is shown in the figure. As shown in FIG. 7(A), the number of sliding symbols with respect to the detected pressing position is set so that the second shift combination is won regardless of the pressing order and the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

Also, when Bell A is won in the internal lottery in a state where the winning flag of one of the first shift combination and the second shift combination in the bonus general game in the BB state is set to the winning state (the first shift combination) In the stop control table referred to when only one of the winning combinations of the second shift combination and the winning flag of Bell A is set to the winning state), as shown in FIG. The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the bell A wins regardless of the pressing order and the pressing timing of the buttons B1 to B3.

In addition, when Bell B is won in the internal lottery in a state in which the winning flag of one of the first shift combination and the second shift combination in the bonus general game in the BB state is set to the winning state (the first shift combination) In the stop control table referred to when only one of the winning combinations of the second shift combination and the winning flag of the bell B is set to the winning state), as shown in FIG. The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the bell B wins regardless of the pressing order and the pressing timing of the buttons B1 to B3.

In addition, when the watermelon is won in the internal lottery while the winning flag of the first shift combination in the bonus general game in the BB state is set to the winning state (only the respective winning flags of the first shift combination and the watermelon are in the winning state). In the stop control table referred to (when set), as shown in FIG. 8A, the case where the watermelon wins, the case where the first shift winning combination wins, and the case where none of the winning combinations wins ( The number of sliding frames with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a dropout).

In addition, when the watermelon is won in the internal lottery while the winning flag of the second shift combination in the bonus general game in the BB state is set to the winning state (only the respective winning flags of the second shift combination and the watermelon are in the winning state). In the stop control table referred to (when set), as shown in FIG. 8A, the case where the watermelon wins, the case where the second shift winning combination wins, and the case where none of the winning combinations wins ( The number of sliding frames with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a dropout).

In the present embodiment, when a watermelon wins, as shown in FIG. 8(B), on the ineffective line formed by the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed together.

Also, when a special winning combination is won in the internal lottery while the winning flag of the first shift winning combination in the bonus general game in the BB state is set to the winning state (only the winning flags of the first shifting winning combination and the special winning combination are won). In the stop control table referred to in (when set to the state), as shown in FIG. 8(A), both the special winning combination, the first shift winning combination, and the winning combination The number of sliding frames with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a case (missing) when not performing.

In addition, when the special combination is won in the internal lottery while the winning flag of the second shift combination in the bonus general game in the BB state is set to the winning state (only the respective winning flags of the second shift combination and the special combination are won). In the stop control table that is referred to (when set to the state), as shown in FIG. 8A, both the special winning combination, the second shift winning combination, and the winning combination The number of sliding frames with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case (missing) when not performing.

In the stop control table that is referred to when the JAC is won in the internal lottery in the RB state, the number of sliding pieces with respect to the press detection position is determined so that the bell A wins regardless of the press order and the press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Is set.

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the prize determination table stored in the prize determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are displayed on the activated line when they are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a predetermined winning pattern of a winning combination. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a first shift combination, a second shift combination, and a replay depending on the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in a state where each reel is stopped. , A bell B, a bell B, a watermelon, and a special winning combination are provided so that the presence or absence of a prize can be determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, as for the first shift combination and the second shift combination, as shown in FIG. 6, in each reel, the symbols constituting the winning pattern of each shift combination are irrespective of the pressed detection position. Since they are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the activated line L1, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3.

Further, regarding the bell A and the bell B, as shown in FIG. 6, in each reel, the symbols constituting the prize form of each bell can be displayed on the activated line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position. Since they are arranged in, the winning combination can be achieved regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3.

As for the watermelon, as shown in FIG. 6, the positional relationship in which the symbols constituting the winning form of the watermelon on the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 can be displayed on the activated line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position. However, the stop button B2 must be pressed at an appropriate timing because there is a pressing detection position where the watermelon symbol "WM", which constitutes the winning form of the watermelon, is not included in the pull-in range on the second reel R2. For example, it is a role that cannot be won.

As for the special winning combination, as shown in FIG. 6, all the symbols constituting the winning pattern of the special winning combination on the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 can be displayed on the activated line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position. Although arranged in a positional relationship, since there is a pressing detection position where the BAR symbol “BAR” that forms the winning pattern of the special winning combination is not included in the pull-in range on the first reel R1, the stop button B1 is set at an appropriate timing. It is a role that you can not win unless you press it.

Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination unit 140. As the winning process, for example, when the small prize is won, the payout control unit 150 performs the payout control process of medals, and when the replay is won, the replay process unit 160 performs the replay process, and the big bonus. When (BB) or a regular bonus (RB) is won, a game state shift control process for shifting the game state is performed by the game state shift control means 170.

The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a payout determined in advance for each winning combination, and medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are paid to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device) is controlled. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the payout for the small winning combination is set for each specified number of coins, and the number of medals to be paid out is determined based on the dividend according to the specified number of coins.

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the medal of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates each time one medal is paid out, and the payout control means 150 actually outputs from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured so that the number of medals paid out to can be managed.

When credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out the medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 ( A credit addition process of adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals) is performed to virtually pay out medals. Note that, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, no payout is set for the big bonus (BB), the regular bonus (RB), the first shift combination, the second shift combination, and the replay. When the winning combination is won, no medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320.

The replay processing means 160 performs a replay processing (replay processing) for setting the same game start standby state as the previous game without requiring insertion of a medal owned by the player for the next game when a replay is won. To do. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, the automatic insertion of automatically inserting the same number of medals as the previous game without using medals (including credit medals) held by the player The processing is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

As shown in FIG. 10, the game state shift control means 170 performs a game state shift control process for shifting the game state among a plurality of types of game states including a normal state, a bonus establishment state, a BB state, and an RB state. .. As the game state transition condition, one condition may be set, or a plurality of conditions may be set. When a plurality of conditions are defined, one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, or based on the fact that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied, the gaming state is set. It is possible to shift to another game state.

The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the bonus established state. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal state, the bonus is established. Further, in the normal state, the prescribed insertion number is set to 3, and the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are set as the lottery targets in the internal lottery tables A to G shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table A that has been set.

The bonus-established state is a gaming state that is shifted when the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus-established state, the prescribed number of coins is set to three, and the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are referred to in the normal state for the winning mode and the winning probability of the small winning combination. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B which is set to be the same as the lottery table A and in which the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are excluded from the lottery targets.

Further, in the state where the bonus is established, when the big bonus (BB) is won, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the big bonus (BB) When the symbol combination indicating the winning form is displayed on the activated line, the game state transition control means 170 controls the game state to shift from the bonus established state to the BB state.

Further, in the bonus state, when the regular bonus (RB) is won, the regular bonus (RB) lottery flag is maintained in the winning state until the regular bonus (RB) is won, and the regular bonus (RB) is won. When the symbol combination indicating the winning form is displayed on the activated line, the game state transition control means 170 controls the game state to shift from the bonus established state to the RB state.

The BB state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination showing the winning form of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the activated line in the bonus established state. Further, in the BB state, the bonus general game, the first bonus game, and the second bonus game can be executed. Further, in the BB state, it is judged whether or not the ending condition of the BB state is satisfied by the total number of medals paid out in the bonus general game, the first bonus game, and the second bonus game, and the predetermined number of coins is determined. When more than 465 medals are paid out, the game state transition control means 170 ends the BB state and returns the game state to the normal state.

In the BB state, the bonus general game is first executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, as bonus general games, bonus general games (shift winning combination not winning) and bonus general games (shift winning combination winning) are prepared. In the BB state, first, as shown in FIG. Bonus general game (while winning the shift role) is started. Note that FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating in detail the state transition of the BB state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

In the bonus general game (while the shift combination is not won), the prescribed number of coins is set to three, and the winning mode and the winning probability of the small winning combination among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The internal lottery is set to be the same as the internal lottery table A referred to in the normal state, the winning probability of the first shift hand is set to about 1/10, and the winning probability of the second shift hand is set to about 1/10. An internal lottery is conducted with reference to Table C. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the bonus general game, the internal lottery is carried out so that there are cases where the first shift combination is won and where the second shift combination is won. Then, when the first shift combination or the second shift combination is won by the internal lottery in the bonus general game (while the shift combination is not won), the game state transition control means 170, as shown in FIG. 11, the bonus general game (shift combination winning). Middle).

In the bonus general game (during shift winning), the prescribed insertion number is set to three, and in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. The internal lottery table D is set to be the same as the internal lottery table A referred to in the state, and the internal lottery table D in which the first shift combination and the second shift combination are excluded from the lottery targets is performed. Further, in the bonus general game, when the first shift combination is won, the lottery flag of the first shift combination is maintained in the winning state until the first shift combination is won, and when the second shift combination is won, the second The lottery flag for the second shift combination is maintained in the winning state until the shift combination is won.

Further, in the bonus general game, as shown in FIG. 3, the internal lottery is performed so that the first shift winning combination is always won independently. When the first shift winning combination is independently won, the result is shown in FIG. 7(A). As shown, since the spinning reels are stopped so that the first shift winning combination is won regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the first shift winning combination is always won. In this embodiment, when the first shift combination is won, the first bonus game is executed as shown in FIG.

Further, in the bonus general game, as shown in FIG. 3, an internal lottery is performed so that the second shift winning combination is always won independently, and when the second shift winning combination is independently won, the result is shown in FIG. 7(A). As shown, the rotating reels are stopped so that the second shift winning combination is won regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3, so that the second shift winning combination is always won. In the present embodiment, when the second shift combination is won, the second bonus game is executed as shown in FIG.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the first bonus game, a first bonus game (unwinning first shift combination) and a first bonus game (during first shift combination winning) are prepared, and the first bonus game is the first bonus game. When the shift role is won, as shown in FIG. 11, first bonus game (first shift role non-winning) is started.

In the first bonus game (while the first shift winning combination is not won), the prescribed number of coins is set to three, and the winning probability of the small winning combination among the internal drawing table A to the internal drawing table G shown in FIGS. It is set higher than the internal lottery table C and the internal lottery table D referenced in the bonus general game, the winning probability of the first shift combination is set to about 1/10, and the second shift combination is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the lottery table E. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the first bonus game, the internal lottery is performed in which the second shift combination is excluded from the lottery targets and the first shift combination and the small combination are selected as the lottery targets. When the first shift combination is won in the internal lottery in the first bonus game (while the first shift combination is not won), the game state transition control means 170 causes the first bonus game (first shift combination) as shown in FIG. (During the election).

In the first bonus game (during the first shift winning combination), the prescribed insertion number is set to three, and the winning mode and winning of the small winning combination among the internal drawing table A to the internal drawing table G shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The probability is set to be the same as that of the internal lottery table E, and the internal lottery table F in which the first shift combination and the second shift combination are excluded from the lottery targets is referred to, and the internal lottery is performed. In the first bonus game, the internal lottery is performed so that the JAC is surely won by referring to the internal lottery table E or the internal lottery table F. Further, in the first bonus game, when the first shift combination is won, the lottery flag of the first shift combination is maintained in the winning state until the first shift combination is won (first until the first shift combination is won). The winning state of the shift role is maintained).

In the first bonus game, the ending condition of the first bonus game depends on the number of winnings or the number of games of the small bonus in the first bonus game (while the first shift role is not won) and the first bonus game (while the first shift role is winning). It is determined whether or not the winning combination has been established, the small winning combination has won a predetermined number of times in the first bonus game (first winning number: eg, 3 times), and the game has played a predetermined number of times in the first bonus game (first When the ending condition of the first bonus game, which is one of the number of games played: three times, is satisfied, the first bonus game is ended and the bonus general game is started again. However, when the ending condition of the BB state is satisfied in the first bonus game, the BB state ends and the gaming state returns to the normal state without returning to the bonus general game.

Further, in the first bonus game, as shown in the internal lottery table E of FIG. 4, the internal lottery is performed so that the first shift winning combination is surely overlapped with the JAC, and the first shift winning combination and the JAC overlap. When the player wins the reels, as shown in FIG. 7(A), regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the reel that is rotating so that the win of the first shift combination is avoided and the bell B wins. Therefore, the winning of the first shift combination is always avoided. Then, in the first bonus game (during the first shift winning combination) that is shifted by the winning of the first shift winning combination, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table F is performed, and the JAC always wins, in this case, the first winning combination. As in the case where the shift combination and the JAC are duplicated, the winning of the first shift combination is always avoided. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first shift combination is won in the first bonus game, the winning of the first shift combination is always avoided by always winning the game by JAC, and the winning state of the first shift combination is maintained. The first bonus game is ended with being kept.

In the present embodiment, the winning state of the first shift combination is maintained until the first shift combination is won. Therefore, the first bonus game ends and the bonus is set in the state where the first shift combination is set to the winning state. When returning to the normal game, the winning state of the first shift combination is maintained even in the returned bonus general game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the first bonus game is finished in a state where the first shift combination is set in the winning state, the bonus general game (shifting combination winning) is returned. Then, when the first bonus game is finished in a state where the first shift combination is not set to the winning state, the bonus general game (shifting combination non-winning) is returned. In the bonus general game (shift winning combination), the internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal drawing table D in which the first shift combination and the second shift combination are excluded from the selection target, and the winning state is carried over from the first bonus game. The winning first shift combination can be won, and when the first shift combination is won, the first bonus game is executed again.

Further, in the present embodiment, a second bonus game (unwinning second shift combination) and a second bonus game (during second shift combination winning) are prepared as the second bonus game, and the second bonus game is the second bonus game. When the shift combination is won, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the second bonus game (while the second shift combination is not won) is started.

In the second bonus game (during non-winning of the second shift combination), the prescribed insertion number is set to one, and in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. The winning probability is set to be the same as the internal lottery table E and the internal lottery table F referred to in the first bonus game, the winning probability of the second shift combination is set to about 1/10, and the first shift combination is selected from the lottery objects. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the excluded internal lottery table G. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second bonus game, the internal lottery is performed in which the first shift combination is excluded from the lottery targets and the second shift combination and the small combination are selected as the lottery targets. When the second shift combination is won by the internal lottery in the second bonus game (while the second shift combination is not won), the game state transition control means 170 causes the second bonus game (second shift combination) as shown in FIG. (During the election).

In the second bonus game (during the second shift winning combination), the prescribed insertion number is set to one, and in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table G shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. The probability is set to be the same as that of the internal lottery table E, and the internal lottery table F in which the first shift combination and the second shift combination are excluded from the lottery targets is referred to, and the internal lottery is performed. In the second bonus game, the internal lottery is performed so that the JAC is surely won by referring to the internal lottery table F or the internal lottery table G. In the second bonus game, when the second shift combination is won, the lottery flag of the second shift combination is maintained in the winning state until the second shift combination is won (second until the second shift combination is won). The winning state of the shift role is maintained).

In the second bonus game, the condition for ending the second bonus game depends on the number of winnings or the number of games of the small bonus in the second bonus game (during the second shift winning combination) and the second bonus game (during the second shift winning combination). It is determined whether or not has been established, the small winning combination has won a predetermined number of times (N times, the second number of winnings: for example, 6) in the second bonus game, and the game has been played a predetermined number of times in the second bonus game ( When the ending condition of one of the second bonus games that is performed M times, the second number of games: 12 times, for example, is satisfied, the second bonus game is ended and the bonus general game is restarted. .. However, when the ending condition of the BB state is satisfied in the second bonus game, the BB state ends and the gaming state returns to the normal state without returning to the bonus general game.

Further, in the second bonus game, as shown in the internal lottery table G of FIG. 4, the internal lottery is performed so that the second shift combination is surely won by overlapping with the JAC, and the second shift combination and the JAC overlap. When the player wins the reels, as shown in FIG. 7A, the reels that are spinning so that the bell B wins while avoiding the winning of the second shift combination regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Therefore, the winning of the second shift combination is always avoided. Then, in the second bonus game (during the second shift winning combination) that is shifted by the winning of the second shift winning combination, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table F is performed, and the JAC always wins, in this case, the second winning combination. As in the case where the shift combination and the JAC are duplicated and won, the winning of the second shift combination is always avoided. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second shift combination is won in the second bonus game, the winning of the second shift combination is always avoided by the JAC always winning each game, and the winning state of the second shift combination is maintained. The second bonus game is ended with being kept.

In the present embodiment, the winning state of the second shift combination is maintained until the second shift combination is won, so the second bonus game ends and the bonus is set in the state where the second shift combination is set to the winning state. When returning to the normal game, the winning state of the second shift combination is maintained even in the returned bonus general game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the second bonus game is finished in the state where the second shift combination is set in the winning state, the bonus general game (shifting combination winning) is returned. Then, when the second bonus game is finished in a state in which the second shift combination is not set to the winning state, the bonus general game (while the shift combination is not winning) is returned. In the bonus general game (shift winning combination), the internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal drawing table D in which the first shift combination and the second shift combination are excluded from the selection target, and the winning state is carried over from the second bonus game. The winning second shift combination can be won, and when the second shift combination is won, the second bonus game is executed again.

The RB state is a game state that shifts when a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of a regular bonus (RB) is displayed on the activated line in the bonus established state. In the RB state, the prescribed insertion number is set to one, and the internal lottery table F of the internal lottery tables A to G shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is referred to to perform the internal lottery. In the RB state, it is determined whether or not the ending condition of the RB state is satisfied depending on the number of winnings or the number of games of the small winning combination in the RB state, and the small winning combination has won a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) in the RB state, When the ending condition of the RB state of either one of the fact that the game has been played a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) in the RB state is satisfied, the gaming state transition control means 170 ends the RB state and sets the gaming state. Control to return to the normal state.

Based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 195, the effect control unit 180 uses the display device 330 (an example of an effect device) to perform the display effect and the sound device 340 (an example of the effect device). Performs control related to sound effects. For example, a lamp or LED is lit or blinked according to the occurrence of a game event such as insertion of a medal, operation of the bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, variation of the game state, or display of the liquid crystal display LCD. By changing the content or outputting a sound from a speaker, the game is stimulated, the winning combination is notified, and execution control of effects for assisting the game is performed.

The functional block configuration of this embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, a program that causes a computer to function as the game control means 100 according to the present embodiment is downloaded from an information storage medium such as a CD or a DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network to realize the function. be able to. Further, in the above computer system, the medal shooting switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually have their functions with respect to operating means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse etc.) or a controller. It can be realized by allocating. Further, in the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320 and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually control their functions by controlling the image displayed and output on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Method of the present embodiment In the present embodiment, in the first bonus game, the second shift combination is excluded from the lottery target, the internal lottery is performed with the first shift combination as the lottery target, and the first shift combination is set in the winning state. When the first bonus game ends and the bonus general game is returned in the state in which the first shift combination is won, the first shift combination is excluded from the lottery target in the second bonus game. When an internal lottery is performed with the shift role as a lottery target, and the second shift combination is set to the winning state and the second bonus game ends and the bonus general game is restored, the winning state of the second shift role is set. The method of maintaining is adopted. Hereinafter, the method of this embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 17. 12 to 17 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

First, as shown in FIG. 12, a prescribed insertion number setting process for setting a prescribed insertion number, which is the number of medals required for one game, is performed (step S100). In the prescribed insertion number setting process, as shown in FIG. 13(A), the game state is the RB state, the second bonus game in the BB state (the second shift combination is not won), or the second bonus game in the BB state (the second bonus game). If the winning combination is 2 shift winning (Y in step S200), the specified number of inserted coins is set to 1 (step S201), and the bonus general game in the normal state, the bonus established state, and the BB state (shift) Non-winning part), bonus general game in BB state (shift winning part), first bonus game in BB state (unwining first shift part), or first bonus game in BB state (first shifting part winning) If it is "Medium" (N in step S200), the specified insertion number is set to 3 (step S202).

In the present embodiment, when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or presses the bet button B0 to set the specified number of medals into the inserted state (Y in step S101), the start lever The game start operation for SL is validated and the game start operation is on standby (step S102).

Then, as shown in FIG. 12, when a game start operation for the start lever SL is performed (Y in step S102), an internal lottery process for determining whether or not the winning combination is won is performed (step S103). In the internal lottery process, the internal lottery table is selected according to the game state, and as shown in FIG. 10, the internal lottery table A is selected in the normal state, the internal lottery table B is selected in the bonus established state, and the BB state is selected. Internal lottery table C is selected in the bonus general game (while the shift role is not won), and internal lottery table D is selected in the bonus general game in the BB state (while the shift role is winning), and the first bonus game in the BB state (first The internal lottery table E is selected in the 1-shift role non-winning), the internal lottery table F is selected in the first bonus game in the BB state (during the first shift role winning), and the second bonus game in the BB state (second) The internal lottery table G is selected in the shift combination not winning), and the internal lottery table F is selected in the second bonus game in the BB state (second shift winning combination) or the RB state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12, when the internal lottery process is performed (step S103), a game state transition process A for transitioning the game state is performed (step S104). In the game state transition processing A, as shown in FIG. 14, when the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S300), the game state is set to the bonus established state (step S301). ), if the first shift combination is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S302), if the gaming state is the bonus general game in the BB state (shift role non-winning) (Y in step S303), the gaming state is The bonus general game in the BB state (shift winning combination) is set (step S304), and the game state is not the bonus general game in the BB state (shift winning non-winning) (the first bonus game in the BB state (game state) ( When the first shift combination is not won) (N in step S303), the game state is set to the first bonus game in the BB state (first shift combination is being won) (step S305), and the internal lottery is performed. When the second shift combination is won (Y in step S306), when the gaming state is a bonus general game in the BB state (shift winning combination is not won) (Y in step S307), the bonus state is generally BB in the gaming state. It is set to the game (during winning the shift role) (step S308) and is not the bonus general game in the BB state (non-winning shift role) in the gaming state (the second bonus game in which the gaming state is the BB state (no second shift role). If it is (winning) (N in step S307), the game state is set to the second bonus game in the BB state (second shift winning combination) (step S309).

Then, as shown in FIG. 12, when the game state transition process A is performed (step S104), a mid-bonus process for counting the number of games in the BB state or the RB state is performed (step S105). In the process during bonus, as shown in FIG. 13(B), the game state is the RB state, the first bonus game in the BB state (first shift combination non-winning), the first bonus game in the BB state (first shift combination). (While winning), the second bonus game in the BB state (while the second shift role is not winning), or the second bonus game in the BB state (while the second shift role is not winning) (Y in step S210), the game. A value “1” corresponding to the number of games for one game is added to the number of times L (step S211).

Then, as shown in FIG. 12, when the bonus processing is performed (step S105), the rotation of each reel is started (step S106), and when the stop operation is performed on the stop button (Y in step S107), the operation is performed. When the reels corresponding to the stop button are stopped (step S108) and all the reels are stopped (Y in step S109), a winning determination process for determining whether or not the winning combination is won is performed (step S110).

As a result of the winning determination, when the small winning combination is won (Y in step S111), a payout control process relating to payout of medals according to the game result is performed (step S112). In the payout control process, as shown in FIG. 15, the payout number N of medals is determined based on the payout according to the prescribed insertion number (step S400), and the medal payout process of paying out the medals of the determined payout number N is performed. It is performed (step S401), the game state is BB state bonus general game (shift role non-winning), BB state bonus general game (shift role winning), BB state first bonus game (first shift role non-). Winning), first bonus game in BB state (first shift winning combination), second bonus game in BB state (second winning combination not winning), second bonus game in BB state (second shifting winning combination) Medium) or in the RB state (Y in step S402), the payout number N, which is the number of medals paid out, is added to the total payout number M (step S403), and the gaming state is the RB state or the BB state. 1 bonus game (during non-winning first shift role), first bonus game in BB state (winning first shift role), second bonus game in BB state (unwinning second shift role), or in BB state In the case of the second bonus game (while the second shift winning combination is not won) (Y in step S404), the value “1” corresponding to the number of winnings of one small winning is added to the small winning combination number C ((1). Step S405).

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the replay is won as a result of the winning determination (Y in step S113), the player does not need to insert the medals owned by the player and enters the same game start standby state as the previous game. The replay process to be set is performed (step S114).

Then, a game state shift process B for shifting the game state is performed (step S115). In the game state transition processing B, as shown in FIG. 16, when a big bonus (BB) is won (Y in step S500), the game state is set to a bonus general game in the BB state (shift winning combination is not won). S501), if the regular bonus (RB) is won (Y in step S502), the gaming state is set to RB state (step S503), and if the first shift combination is won (Y in step S504), the gaming state is BB state. Of the first bonus game (while the first shift combination is not won) (step S505) and the second shift combination is won (Y in step S506), the second bonus game in the BB game state (second shift game) It is set to "No winning role" (step S507).

In the game state transition process B, the bonus state is in the BB state (non-winning shift combination), the bonus state in BB state (winning shift combination), the first bonus game in the BB state (first shift combination). Non-winning), first bonus game in BB state (first shift winning combination), second bonus game in BB state (second winning combination not winning), or second bonus game in BB state (second shift) If the winning combination is in effect (Y in step S508), it is checked whether or not the ending condition of the BB state is satisfied (step S509). Specifically, it is determined whether the total payout amount M is larger than a threshold value “465” (a value corresponding to the payout amount of 465 sheets), and the total payout amount M is larger than the threshold value “465”. (Y in step S509), it is determined that the ending condition of the BB state is satisfied, and the gaming state is set to the normal state (step S510). When the gaming state is set to the normal state, the small winning combination number C, the number of games L, and the total payout amount M are reset to initial values “0”.

In the BB state (Y in step S508), it is checked whether or not the ending condition of the first bonus game is satisfied (step S511). Specifically, when the gaming state is the first bonus game in the BB state (first shift combination non-winning) or the first bonus game in the BB state (first shift combination winning), the number of small winning awards C Has reached a threshold value "3" (a value corresponding to the number of winnings of three small wins), and the number of games L is a threshold value "3" (a value corresponding to three times of playing games). It is determined whether or not the small winning combination number C reaches the threshold value "3", or the number of games L reaches the threshold value "3" (Y in step S511). If it is determined that the ending condition of the first bonus game is satisfied, and the first shift combination is set in the winning state (Y in step S512), the bonus general game (shift combination in the game state of BB state) When the winning combination is set (step S513), and the first shift combination is not set to the winning state (N in step S512), the gaming state is a bonus general game (the winning combination is not winning) in the BB state. It is set (step S514).

Further, in the BB state (Y in step S508), as shown in FIG. 17, it is checked whether or not the ending condition of the second bonus game is satisfied (step S515). Specifically, when the game state is the second bonus game in the BB state (the second shift combination is not winning) or the second bonus game in the BB state (the second shift combination is being won), the number of small winning combinations C Has reached a threshold value “6” (a value corresponding to the number of winnings of 6 small wins), and the number of games L is a threshold value “12” (a value corresponding to the number of 12 playing games). It is determined whether or not the small winning combination number C reaches the threshold value "6" or the number of games L reaches the threshold value "12" (Y in step S515). When it is determined that the ending condition of the second bonus game is satisfied, and the second shift combination is set to the winning state (Y in step S516), the bonus general game (shift combination) in the BB state as the game state. When the winning combination is set (step S517), and the second shift combination is not set to the winning state (N in step S516), the gaming state is a bonus general game (the winning combination is not winning) in the BB state. It is set (step S518).

Further, in the game state transition processing B, as shown in FIG. 17, when the game state is the RB state (Y in step S519), it is checked whether or not the condition for ending the RB state is satisfied (step S520). Specifically, whether or not the number of small winning combinations C has reached a threshold value "8" (a value corresponding to the number of winnings of eight small winning combinations), and the number of games L is a threshold value "8" ( It is determined whether or not the number of games has reached the number of times of eight games), and the number of small winnings C reaches the threshold value "8", or the number of games L reaches the threshold value "8". If so (Y in step S520), it is determined that the condition for ending the RB state is satisfied, and the gaming state is set to the normal state (step S521). When the game state is set to the normal state, the small winning combination number C and the number L of games are reset to initial values “0”.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the BB state, the first bonus game is executed when the first shift combination is won in the bonus general game, and the ending condition of the first bonus game is satisfied in the first bonus game. The first bonus game is ended and returned to the bonus general game, the second bonus game is executed when the second shift combination is won in the bonus general game, and the ending condition of the second bonus game is the second bonus game. When it is established, the second bonus game is ended and the bonus general game is returned.

In the present embodiment, in the first bonus game, when the second shift combination is excluded from the lottery target and the internal shift is performed with the first shift combination as the lottery target, and the first shift combination is won in the first bonus game. The winning state of the first shift combination is maintained until the first shift combination is won, and when the first shift combination is set to the winning state, the JAC always wins each game in the internal lottery Since the reels that are rotating are stopped so that no prize is won, the second shift winning combination is not won in the first bonus game, and even if the first shift winning combination is won, no prize is won. In this embodiment, when the first bonus game is finished and the bonus general game is returned to in the state where the first shift combination is set to the winning state, the winning state of the first shift combination is maintained, In the bonus general game, the first shift combination, which has been held in the winning state from the first bonus game, comes to win again. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first shift combination is won in the first bonus game, the first bonus game can be played again via the bonus general game after the end of the first bonus game. Since the second shift combination is not won in the bonus game, once the first bonus game is transferred, as long as the first shift combination is won in the first bonus game, of the first bonus game and the second bonus game, The first bonus game can be repeated.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the second bonus game, the first shift combination is excluded from the lottery target, the internal lottery is performed with the second shift combination being the lottery target, and the second shift combination is won in the second bonus game. The second shift winning combination is maintained until the second shift winning combination is won, and when the second shift winning combination is set to the winning state, the JAC always wins each game in the internal lottery Since the spinning reels are stopped so as not to win the prize, the first shift combination is not won in the second bonus game, and the second shift combination is not won even if the second shift combination is won. In the present embodiment, in order to maintain the winning state of the second shift combination when the second bonus game ends and returns to the bonus general game in the state where the second shift combination is set to the winning state, the return is performed. In the bonus general game, the second shift combination, which has been held in the winning state from the second bonus game, comes to win again. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second shift combination is won in the second bonus game, the second bonus game can be played again via the bonus general game after the end of the second bonus game. Since the first shift combination is not won in the bonus game, once the game shifts to the second bonus game, as long as the second shift combination is won in the second bonus game, of the first bonus game and the second bonus game, The second bonus game can be repeated.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the first bonus game, the prescribed number of thrown coins is set to three, so that JAC always wins each game in the internal lottery so that Bell A, Bell B, or a special character can win. When the prescribed number of coins is three, as shown in FIG. 9, the payouts of Bell A and Bell B are set to six, and the payout of the special combination is set to one. In the first bonus game, the player can increase the maximum of three (=6-3) medals in one game. On the other hand, in the second bonus game, the prescribed number of coins is set to one, and the JAC is guaranteed to win every game in the internal lottery, and Bell A, Bell B, or a special character can win. If the prescribed number of coins is one, as shown in FIG. 9, the payouts of Bell A, Bell B, and the special combination are set to 15 coins, so in the second bonus game, the player is It is possible to increase 14 (=15-1) medals in one game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second bonus game can obtain more medals than the first bonus game, so the second bonus game is more advantageous to the player than the first bonus game. Has become. Thus, according to the present embodiment, in the BB state, the degree of advantage can be changed depending on which game of the first bonus game and the second bonus game is to be performed, and once the first bonus game or When shifting to the second bonus game, the same type of bonus game can be continuously played even after the bonus game is finished, so that the game progress in the BB state can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved. Will be able to.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the BB state, the more the number of transitions to the first bonus game, the smaller the number of medals that can be acquired by the player, and the greater the number of transitions to the second bonus game, the more the player. Since the number of medals that can be obtained is large, the number of medals that a player can obtain with one big bonus (BB) can be changed according to the progress of the game in the BB state, which is an interesting aspect of the game. It will be possible to improve.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the bonus general game in which the first shift combination and the second shift combination are set as the lottery targets of the internal lottery, when the first shift combination is won, relatively few medals can be obtained. The second shift combination that can be shifted to the second bonus game because the second bonus game can be acquired when the first bonus game is transferred and the second shift combination is won It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for winning, and in the second bonus game that has once been transferred, it is confirmed that when the second shift combination is won in the internal lottery, it will be transferred to the second bonus game again. It is possible to give the player an expectation for winning the second shift role that allows the bonus game to be looped, and in the first bonus game that has been transferred once, if the first shift role is won in the internal lottery, the first bonus game Since it is decided that the game will be transferred to the first bonus game again, the player can have a sense of expectation for the non-winning of the first shift role that can get out of the loop of the first bonus game, and the interest of the game is improved. Will be able to.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the number of winnings (6 times) of the small winning combination is set smaller than the number of games (12 times) relating to the ending condition of the second bonus playing, the small winning combination in the second bonus game is set. If you win 6 times, it will end even if the game has not been played 12 times, but in the second bonus game, the second shift combination is won by the internal lottery when the second shift combination is not set to the winning state. If only the JAC wins, and if the stop operation is performed along the specific batting order, the spinning reels are stopped so that there are cases where a special combination wins and there is a case where no combination wins. By avoiding winning the small winning combination by the player's stop operation, it is possible to increase the chances of winning the second shift combination that can shift to the second bonus game, which is advantageous for the player. It will be possible to improve.

Here, in the state where the second shift combination is not set in the winning state in the second bonus game in the BB state (under the circumstances), only the JAC is won in the game in which the second shift combination is not won in the internal lottery The stop control in the case where the stop operation is performed along the line will be described by taking the case where the stop operation is performed along the batting order 6 (specific batting order) as an example.

First, when the stop button B3 is pressed first (first), since the stop operation is a specific batting order, a logic operation is performed so that the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line is the largest. For example, with respect to the third reel R3, the 13th bell symbol “BL” is located on the upper stage, the 12th watermelon symbol “WM” is located on the middle stage, and the 11th dummy symbol “DUM” is located on the lower stage. If the stop button B3 is pressed, five stop positions of five types shown in FIGS. 18(B) to 18(F) are set in the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the press detection position shown in FIG. 18(A). There are candidates, and in the candidate of the stop position shown in FIG. 18(E), none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination cannot be displayed, and the stop position shown in FIG. 18(B) and FIG. 18(D). One kind of symbol combination can be displayed in the candidate, and three kinds of symbol combinations can be displayed in the candidate of the stop position shown in FIGS. 18(C) and 18(F).

Then, among these five types of stop position candidates, the stop position candidates capable of displaying the most symbol combinations on the activated line are the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 18(C) and 18(F). The highest priority is given to these two types of stop position candidates. Then, since there are a plurality of candidates for the stop position having the highest priority based on the result of the logic operation, the stop position of the third reel R3 is determined by referring to the stop control table. In the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when only the JAC is won in the internal lottery when the second shift combination is not set to the winning state, the stopping operation is performed along the batting order 6 (specific batting order). 18F, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that there are cases where a special winning combination is won and cases where no winning combination is won (missing). The candidate for the stop position is determined as the stop position of the third reel R3. Then, in the state shown in FIG. 18(F) in which the dummy symbol “DUM” is displayed at the display position on the activated line, only the special combination among the bell A, the bell B, the watermelon, and the special combination which constitute the winning JAC. The possibility of winning will remain. In the present embodiment, since the dummy symbols “DUM” that form the winning combination of the special winning combination are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the third reel R3, the dummy symbols are generated regardless of the timing of pressing the stop button B3. The symbol “DUM” comes to be displayed at the display position on the activated line L1.

Then, when the stop button B2 is pressed after the stop button B3, the stop operation has a specific batting order, and therefore the logic operation is performed so that the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line is the largest. For example, with respect to the second reel R2, the second dummy symbol "DUM" is located in the upper row, the first BAR symbol "BAR" is located in the middle row, and the 0th replay symbol "RP" is located in the lower row. If the stop button B2 is pressed, five stop positions of five types shown in FIGS. 19B to 19F are set in a range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the pressing detection position shown in FIG. 19A. There are candidates, and in the candidate of the stop position shown in FIGS. 19(C) to 19(F), none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination cannot be displayed, and the stop position shown in FIG. In the candidates, one type of symbol combination can be displayed.

Then, among these five types of stop position candidates, the stop position candidate capable of displaying the most symbol combinations on the activated line is the stop position candidate shown in FIG. Has the highest priority. Then, since the candidate of the stop position having the highest priority is narrowed down to one by the logic calculation, the candidate of the stop position shown in FIG. 19B is determined as the stop position of the second reel R2. In the present embodiment, for the second reel R2, any of the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the BAR symbol “BAR”, and the watermelon symbol “WM”, which form the winning pattern of the special winning combination, is within 4 frames. Since it is arranged by, any of the red 7 symbol "red 7", the BAR symbol "BAR", and the watermelon symbol "WM" is displayed on the activated line L1 regardless of the timing of pressing the stop button B2. Will be displayed.

In the present embodiment, since only one BAR symbol "BAR" constituting the winning pattern of the special winning combination is arranged on the first reel R1, the stop button can be pulled in at the timing when the BAR symbol "BAR" can be drawn. When B1 is pressed, the stop position of the first reel R1 is determined so that the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed at the display position on the activated line L1, and the special winning combination is won, while the BAR symbol “BAR” is selected. When the stop button B1 is pressed at a timing when the player cannot pull in, the stop position of the first reel R1 is determined so that no winning combination is won, and no winning combination is won. The same applies when the stopping operation is performed along the batting order 5 (specific batting order).

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the second bonus game, when only the JAC is won without the second shift combination being won in the internal lottery in the state in which the second shift combination is not set to the winning state, the identification is performed. By pressing the stop button B1 in the batting order and at the timing when the BAR symbol "BAR" cannot be drawn in, it is possible to avoid the winning of the small winning combination and shift to the second bonus game advantageous for the player again. It is possible to increase the chances of winning the shift role. Particularly, in the present embodiment, for the first reel R1, for example, by pressing the stop button B1 at the timing of displaying the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the winning of the small winning combination (special winning combination) is surely avoided. Will be able to.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the first bonus game or the second bonus game, Bell B does not win in the case where JAC is won in the internal lottery until the first shift combination or the second shift combination is won. After winning the first shift role or the second shift role, if the JAC wins in the internal lottery, Bell A will not win, but Bell B will win. Alternatively, the winning of the second shift combination can be notified.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to the ones described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. The modifications will be introduced below. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and various methods described as modified examples below can be appropriately combined and used as a control method for realizing the present invention.

In the above embodiment, in the first bonus game, the second shift combination is excluded from the lottery target, and the first shift combination is internally selected, and in the second bonus game, the first shift combination is excluded from the lottery target. However, the case of performing the internal lottery with the second shift winning combination as the lottery target has been described as an example, but in the first bonus game, the second shift winning combination may also be the lottery target of the internal lottery, for example, the first shift winning combination. The internal lottery may be performed so that the second shift winning combination is won with a very low probability (for example, 1/65536), and in the second bonus game, the first shift winning combination is also targeted for the internal lottery. Alternatively, for example, the internal lottery may be performed so that the first shift winning combination is won with a probability (for example, 1/65536) extremely lower than that of the second shift winning combination.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the bonus general game, the internal lottery is described as an example in which the first shift combination and the second shift combination are won with the same probability, but the first shift combination is the second shift combination. The internal lottery may be performed so that the winning combination has a higher probability than the winning combination, or the internal lottery may be performed so that the second shift winning combination has a higher probability than the first shifting winning combination.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the first bonus game, the internal lottery is described as an example in which the first shift combination is won with the same probability as the bonus general game. However, the first bonus game has a higher probability than the bonus general game. The internal lottery may be performed so that the first shift hand is won, or the internal lottery may be performed so that the first shift hand is won with a lower probability than in the bonus general game.

In the above embodiment, the second bonus game is described as an example in which the internal lottery is performed so that the second shift combination is won at the same probability as the bonus general game. However, the second bonus game has a higher probability than the bonus general game. The internal lottery may be performed so that the second shift combination is won, or the internal lottery may be performed so that the second shift combination is won with a lower probability than in the bonus general game.

In the above embodiment, the case where the winning probability of the first shift combination in the first bonus game and the winning probability of the second shift combination in the second bonus game are set to be the same has been described as an example. The winning probability of the first shift combination in the game may be set higher than the winning probability of the second shift combination in the second bonus game, and the winning probability of the first shift combination in the first bonus game may be set to the second winning combination in the second bonus game. It may be set lower than the winning probability of the two-shift combination.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the first bonus game or the second bonus game, the case where the internal lottery is performed so that the small winning combination is surely won is described as an example, but there is a loss (unwinning) in which no winning combination is won. The internal lottery may be performed so that it exists. In this case, for example, when the result of the internal lottery is lost in the state where the first shift combination is set in the winning state in the first bonus game, during the first bonus game (while the first shift combination is operating). ), the spinning reel may be stopped so that the first shift winning combination does not win, or the second shift winning combination is set in the winning state in the second bonus game. If the result of the internal lottery is lost, based on that the second bonus game is in progress (the second shift combination is in operation), the spinning reel is stopped so that the second shift combination does not win the prize. You can

Further, in the above embodiment, in the first bonus game or the second bonus game, only the JAC without winning the first shift combination in the internal lottery in a state where the first shift combination or the second shift combination is not set in the winning state. When the player wins, in the specific batting order, by determining the stop position so that the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line is the maximum, there are cases where the special combination wins and cases where no combination wins. Although the case where the spinning reel is stopped so that there are cases exists, the special combination is won by determining the stop position so that the payout number of medals is maximized in the specific batting order. The spinning reels may be stopped so that there are cases where no winning combination is won.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the first bonus game, when only the JAC is won without the first shift winning combination being won in the internal lottery in the state where the first shift winning combination is not set in the winning state, in the specific batting order, There are cases where the special winning combination wins and cases where none of the winning combinations wins. In the non-specific batting order, the case where the spinning reel is stopped so that the bell A wins has been described as an example. Regardless of which, the spinning reel may be stopped so that the bell A wins.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the first bonus game, the case where the internal lottery is performed so that the JAC is surely won has been described as an example. However, the increase in the lottery target only in the first bonus game or the second bonus game Bell C is prepared as a winning combination (small winning combination), and in JAC, Bell C, Bell B, watermelon, special winning combination, and Bell C are set to be duplicated. In the first bonus game, JAC is selected by internal lottery. When the player wins, the spinning reel may be stopped so that the bell C wins. In this case, the payout of the Bell C may be any number as long as it is equal to or more than the specified number (three), and the degree of advantage of the first bonus game can be changed by the payout of the Bell C. Like

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the specified number of inputs is set to 3 in the first bonus game and the specified number of insertions is set to 1 in the second bonus game has been described as an example, but the first bonus game and the first bonus game The specified number of inputs of the 2 bonus game may be 1, 2, or 3, but it is preferable that the specified number of inputs is different between the first bonus game and the second bonus game, and the first bonus game is also preferable. It is desirable that the prescribed insertion number of the second bonus game is smaller than the prescribed insertion number of the bonus game.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the first bonus game or the second bonus game, when the first shift combination or the second shift combination is won in the internal lottery, it is notified that the first shift combination or the second shift combination is won. The effect may be executed, may not be executed, or may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). In this way, when the winning of the first shift combination or the second shifting combination is notified, the type of the bonus game to be looped can be notified, and the winning of the first shift combination or the second shift combination is notified. If not, it is possible to give the player an expectation as to whether or not the player has won the first shift role or the second shift role in the bonus general game that has returned from the first bonus game or the second bonus game. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. In this case, for example, at the end of the first bonus game or the second bonus game, not at the time of winning the first shift combination or the second shift combination, or in the general bonus returned from the first bonus game or the second bonus game. At the start of the game, whether or not the first shift combination or the second shift combination has been won may be notified. Further, in this example, when the first shift combination or the second shift combination and the small combination constituting the JAC are set in the winning state, the spinning reel is stopped and the reel is stopped so that the bell A wins. Depending on the mode, the winning of the first shift combination or the second shift combination may not be detected by the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special combination in the above embodiment is the special combination A, the special combination B is prepared as the small combination, and the symbol combination showing the winning pattern of the special combination B is “red 7, red 7, DUM”, “Red 7/BAR/DUM” and “Red 7/WM/DUM” are allotted, and the special prize B dividend is set to 1 when the specified number of inputs is 3, and 15 when the specified number of inputs is 1. , And JAC1 with which Bell A, Bell B, watermelon, and special role A are won, and JAC2 with which Bell A, Bell B, watermelon, and special role B are won, are prepared. In the first bonus game or the second bonus game, internal lottery is performed so that there are cases where JAC1 wins and cases where JAC2 wins, and the first shift combination or the second shift combination is set to the winning state. When JAC2 is won in the state of not being played, there are cases where the special batting order (batting order 5 and 6) wins the special hand 2 and cases where none of the winning hands wins. The spinning reels may be stopped so as to win the prize. In this way, in the second bonus game, when the second shift combination is not set in the winning state, when the JAC2 is won in the internal lottery, the red symbol "red 7" cannot be drawn in the specific batting order. By pressing the stop button B1 at the timing (for example, the timing at which the BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed), it is possible to avoid winning the small winning combination (special winning combination 2), and when JAC1 is won in the internal lottery, By pressing the stop button B1 in a specific batting order and at a timing when the BAR symbol “BAR” cannot be drawn in (for example, a timing at which the red 7 symbol “red 7” is displayed), a small winning combination (special winning symbol 1) is won. Since this can be avoided, the timing of pressing the stop button B1 can be changed according to the type of JAC when avoiding the winning of a small winning combination, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. In this case, when the JAC1 or JAC2 is won in the internal lottery in a state where the second shift combination is not set in the winning state in the second bonus game, an effect for informing the type of the winning JAC is executed. You may do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, one or both of the winning mode and the winning probability of the small winning combination may be different between the first bonus game and the second bonus game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the second bonus game, the internal lottery may be performed so that the replay may be won.

In the above embodiment, the second bonus game is described as an example of the case where the small winning combination ends 6 times in the second bonus game or the game ends 12 times in the second bonus game. It is sufficient that the number of winnings of the small winning combination is smaller than the number of playing of the bonus game ending condition, and the number of winnings of the small winning combination is not limited to 6 and 12 times.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1 to B3 stop buttons,
MI medal slot, MO medal payout slot, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance 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 gaming state transition control means,
180 effect control means, 190 storage means,
191 internal lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 production data storage means, 196 production lottery table storage means,
197 AT 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 audio device

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A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the winning or non-winning of a plurality of types of roles including a bonus and a small win, and setting the winning combination in the internal lottery to a winning state.
Reel control means for starting the rotation of the plurality of reels and, when triggered by the stop operation, performing control to stop the spinning reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery,
In a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination showing a predetermined winning pattern for each winning combination being displayed on the activated line,
When the small winning combination is won, a payout control means for controlling the payout of the game value based on the payout associated with the winning small winning combination,
In the normal state, the game state is shifted to the bonus established state based on the bonus being won by the internal lottery, and the game state is shifted to the bonus state based on the bonus winning in the bonus established state. In the state, when the first shift combination is won in the bonus general game, the first bonus game in which the winning probability of the small combination is higher than the bonus general game is executed, and the first bonus game is executed in the first bonus game. When the ending condition is satisfied, the first bonus game is ended and the bonus general game is returned to, and when the second shift combination is won in the bonus general game, the winning probability of the small combination is higher than that of the bonus general game. Is higher and the second bonus game which is more advantageous to the player than the first bonus game is executed, and the second bonus game is ended when the ending condition of the second bonus game is satisfied in the second bonus game. A gaming machine provided with a game state transition control means for controlling to return to the bonus general game,
The internal lottery means,
In the bonus general game, an internal lottery is performed so that there are cases where the first shift combination is won and cases where the second shift combination is won.
In the first bonus game, an internal lottery is performed in which the second shift combination is excluded from a lottery target and the first shift combination and the small combination are selected as a lottery target, and the first shift is performed in an internal lottery in the first bonus game. When the winning combination is won, the winning state of the first shifting winning combination is maintained until the first shifting winning combination is won,
In the second bonus game, an internal lottery is performed in which the first shift winning combination is excluded from the lottery targets and the second shift winning combination and the small winning combination are subject to lottery, and the second shift is performed in the internal lottery in the second bonus game. When the winning combination is won, the winning condition of the second shifting winning combination is maintained until the second shifting winning combination is won.
The winning state of the first shift combination is maintained when the first bonus game is finished and the bonus general game is returned in the state where the first shift combination is set to the winning state,
The winning state of the second shift combination is maintained when the second bonus game is finished and the bonus general game is returned in the state where the second shift combination is set to the winning state,
When the winning state of one of the first shift combination and the second shift combination is maintained when returning to the bonus general game, the first shift combination and the second shift combination are held. Control not to draw,
The reel control means,
When the first shift combination is set in the winning state in the first bonus game, the spinning reel is stopped so that the first shift combination does not win,
In the second bonus game, when the second shift combination is set to a winning state, the spinning reel is stopped so that the second shift combination does not win. In claim 1,
The game state transition control means,
In the second bonus game, the small winning combination is won N times (N is a natural number) in the second bonus game, and the game is played M times (M is a natural number larger than N) in the second bonus game. When one of the two conditions for ending the second bonus game is satisfied, the second bonus game is ended,
The reel control means,
In the second bonus game, when the specific small winning combination is won in the internal lottery without winning the second shifting combination in a state where the second shifting combination is not set in the winning state, the specific small winning combination is obtained. A gaming machine characterized in that a reel that is spinning is stopped so that there are cases where a prize is won and cases where no winning combination is won.

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