JP7136452B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game machine (a reel-type game machine, a slot machine) provided with a plurality of reels having patterns arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof. This type of gaming machine imparts a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs games to acquire such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery and starts the rotation of a plurality of reels with the player's rotation start operation as a trigger, and uses the player's stop operation as a trigger in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery. Control is performed to stop multiple reels. The result of the game is determined by the combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals or the like are paid out according to the result of the game.

In recent years, by executing a prize-winning effect that assists the winning of a role under predetermined conditions, the probability of winning a role is changed, making it easier to acquire game media such as medals in the AT state in which the prize-winning effect can be executed. Gaming machines capable of playing assist time games have been well received (see Patent Literatures 1 and 2).

JP 2011-125565 A JP 2011-156165 A

By the way, in order to provide a gaming machine to the market, it is designed so that the ball payout ratio (ratio of the number of game media paid out to the number of game media inserted), which is an index of the acquisition performance of game media, falls within a predetermined range. Therefore, in a gaming machine capable of playing assist time games, there is a trade-off relationship between the performance of consuming game media in games other than assist time games and the performance of acquiring game media in assist time games. There is a demand for a technique that can suitably design game medium acquisition performance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a technique for improving the degree of freedom in designing a game machine by making it possible to preferably adjust the acquisition performance of game media.

(1) The present invention comprises: a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface; an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether a plurality of types of winnings including small winnings and bonuses are appropriate; The reels are rotated for each game, and when the stop operation is triggered, the spinning reels are stopped in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery; Winning judgment means for judging that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning form is displayed on an activated line for each game medium; and a payout control means for controlling the payout of the bonus, and when the bonus is won in a normal game state, the game state is set to a bonus establishment state until the bonus is won, and when the bonus is won, A game state transition control means for setting the game state to a bonus state, and a control for providing operation instruction information that enables setting of a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section and assists the winning of a specific minor combination belonging to the minor combination in the advantageous section. wherein the internal lottery means has a specific winning mode including the specific minor winning combination as a winning mode for the minor winning combination in the normal state and the bonus established state. When the reel control means obtains the specific winning mode in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the specific minor winning combination can be won for a part of the order of the stop operation. The order of stop operations different from the correct hitting order is treated as an incorrect hitting order that makes it impossible to win the specific small winning combination, and control is performed to stop the rotating reels. The present invention relates to a game machine that performs control to stop spinning reels by treating all stop operation orders as the incorrect hitting order when the specific winning mode is obtained in a lottery.

In the present invention, when a specific winning mode is obtained in a bonus establishment state, there is a correct hitting order, which is the order of stop operations that make it possible to win a specific minor winning combination, but when a specific winning mode is obtained in a normal state. There is no correct hitting order, and the order of all stop operations is treated as an incorrect hitting order that makes it impossible to win a specific small role, and in the normal state, the medal acquisition performance is lower than in the bonus establishment state. Therefore, according to the present invention, the degree of freedom in designing the medal acquisition performance in the bonus state can be improved by lowering the medal acquisition performance in the normal state.

(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the normal state and the bonus established state, the internal lottery means has a plurality of types of specific winning modes in which a plurality of types of specific small wins are won without overlapping each other. In the bonus state, there is another winning mode in which the specific minor win is won in duplicate, and the probability that the lottery result in the bonus state will be in another winning mode is the same in the normal state and the bonus established state. An internal lottery may be performed so that the probability that the lottery result will be one of the plurality of types of specific winning modes is lower than that.

In this way, by reducing the chances of winning a specific minor combination in the bonus state, the performance of winning medals in the bonus state can be lowered, and the assist is a game in which the operation instruction information is provided accordingly. It is possible to improve the medal acquisition performance in the time game.

1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a perspective view showing the configuration inside the housing of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of a small winning combination and replay in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the pattern arrangement|sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the order of pressing stop buttons and winning combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the order of pressing stop buttons and winning combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between winning combinations and symbol combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between winning combinations and symbol combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between winning combinations and symbol combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the effect state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the game section in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship of the pay-out rate in a gaming machine according to the conventional method; It is a figure which shows the relationship of the pay-out rate in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the scope of the invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Also, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration (excluding the reel unit) of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The gaming machine of the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or reel-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine for playing games using medals as game media.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a reel unit consisting of first to third reels R1 to R3 (a plurality of reels) is accommodated in a box-shaped housing composed of a storage box BX, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. It is In addition, under the reel unit storage space PS in the storage box BX, a power supply unit EU with a built-in power supply and various switches such as a power switch ES, a setting change key cylinder KS, a setting change button BS, and medals A hopper unit HP as a dispensing device is housed. The hopper unit HP includes a medal storage tank MT for storing medals to be used in a game, a payout motor (not shown) consisting of a stepping motor, and a rotating disk (not shown) pivotally supported by the payout motor. is rotationally driven by a payout motor to pay out medals one by one. Further, the hopper unit HP is designed to send surplus medals to the cash box CB when the amount of medals stored in the medal storage tank MT reaches a certain level. Further, in the housing of the gaming machine of the present embodiment, for example, a main board MAIN is attached above the reel unit storage space PS, and a sub board SUB is attached to the side of the reel unit storage space PS. These control boards (main board MAIN, sub-board SUB) are equipped with CPU (an example of computing means), ROM (an example of information storage medium), RAM (an example of temporary storage means), etc., to operate the game machine. You can control the action. In this embodiment, the power supply unit EU is provided with the setting change key cylinder KS and the setting change button BS. good.

The first to third reels R1 to R3 shown in FIG. 1 are each divided into 20 regions (each region is called a “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of patterns. one is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are driven to rotate about the axis of the stepping motor. By controlling the width and the like, it is provided so that it can be stopped in frame units (predetermined rotation angle units, predetermined rotation amount units). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the drive pulse for all-phase excitation is supplied from the control board. Then, as the stepping motor stops rotating, the first to third reels R1 to R3 stop.

The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are provided so that they can be opened and closed individually, and the upper front door UD has a display window DW that enables observation of the rotating state and stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three patterns (upper pattern, middle pattern, and lower pattern) displayed in the game machine can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the game machine.

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

The game result is determined by the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW, and when the combination of symbols on the active line corresponds to a predetermined combination, the winning combination is won. As a thing, payout of medals and the like are performed from the hopper unit HP.

The upper front door UD is provided with a game information display section DS and a section indicator SEC. The game information display section DS is composed of LEDs, lamps, 7-segment displays, etc., and includes the number of medal credits, the number of paid-out or won medals in one game, and the total number of paid-out or won medals in the BB state. Various game information such as the total of is displayed. Also, the section indicator SEC notifies whether or not the player is staying in an advantageous section by turning off and lighting a built-in LED.

Also, the upper front door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. The liquid crystal display LCD displays various images (or images) for assisting the game or making the game more lively. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of speakers SP for performing game effects are provided for the upper front door UD and the lower front door DD. Various sounds are output from the speaker SP for assisting the game or making the game more lively.

Various operation means are provided on the lower front door DD. As operation means, there is a bet button (insertion operation means) B0 for performing an operation of inserting credited (stored) medals, and an operation that triggers the start of a game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. A start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing the above, and a stop button (stop operation means ) B1 to B3 are provided.

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

After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 at any timing, the stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, photo sensor, conduction sensor, pressure sensor, etc.) performs an ON operation, and changes the reel stop signal input to the control board from an OFF state to an 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 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. to the OFF state.

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

A medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the bottom of the lower front door DD, and the number of medals corresponding to the game result is paid out from the hopper unit HP to the medal tray MP through the medal payout port MO. It's like When medals are paid out according to the result of the game, if crediting of medals (internal storage) is permitted, the medals corresponding to part or all of the number of payouts will be added to the upper limit number of credits (this embodiment 50 medals) is credited, and the display value of the credit indicator consisting of the 7-segment indicator of the game information display section DS is changed according to the change in the credit number of medals.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of this embodiment.

The game machine of this embodiment is controlled by game control means (main board MAIN and sub-board SUB) 100 . The game control means 100 is activated by being supplied with electric power from the power supply unit EU by the operation of the power switch ES. 260 receives an input signal from an input means such as 260, performs various calculations for executing a game, and based on the calculation results, a reel unit 310, a hopper unit (payout device) HP, a display device 330, a sound device 340, and the like. to control the operation of the output means of The functions of the game control means 100 are various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), hardware such as RAM, and places stored in advance in ROM etc. It is implemented by software consisting of a given program.

The game control means 100 includes setting change means 103, input reception means 105, random number generation means 110, internal lottery means 120, reel control means 130, prize determination means 140, payout control means 150, replay processing means 160, and game state transition. It includes control means 170, privilege provision means 175, effect control means 180, game information storage means 190a, and effect information storage means 190b. In this embodiment, setting change means 103, input acceptance means 105, random number generation means 110, internal lottery means 120, reel control means 130, award determination means 140, payout control means 150, replay processing means 160, game state transition control The means 170 and the AT control means 175 are implemented by the CPU of the main board MAIN executing various programs, and the effect control means 180 is implemented by the CPU of the sub board SUB executing various programs. . The game information storage means 190a is composed of a main ROM and a main RAM mounted on the main board MAIN, and the effect information storage means 190b is composed of a sub ROM and a sub RAM mounted on the sub board SUB. . Various programs executed by the CPU of the main board MAIN are stored in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a, and various programs executed by the CPU of the sub-board SUB are stored in the sub-ROM of the effect information storage means 190b. The stored setting change means 103 performs control to change the setting values stored in the setting value storage area 1913 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. In this embodiment, the game mode and the setting change mode can be switched depending on the state of the setting change permission switch 250 when the power is turned on. When the setting key is inserted in and turned clockwise from the initial position, the signal state of the setting change permission switch 250 is turned on. When supplied, the setting change means 103 activates the game machine in the setting change mode. And in this embodiment, it is possible to select a setting value from 6 levels of setting values from setting 1 to setting 6, and from setting 1 to setting 6 in order The winning probability of the internal lottery fluctuates so that . In the present embodiment, the high and low setting values are expressed in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. FIG.

Further, when the setting change switch 260 is activated by pressing the setting change button BS in the setting change mode, the setting change means 103 changes the setting value from setting 1 → setting 2 → each time an input signal from the setting change switch 260 is received. . . . The set values are changed in the order of setting 6→setting 1→ . Control is performed to store the set value in the set value storage area 1913 . In this embodiment, by returning the setting key inserted into the setting change key cylinder KS to the initial position, the signal state of the setting change permission switch 250 can be changed to the OFF state, and the setting change mode can be shifted to the game mode. It's like

Further, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting change key cylinder KS is in the initial position, the game machine is started in the game mode based on the fact that the signal state of the setting change permission switch 260 is OFF. . In the present embodiment, a game can be played in the game mode but the set values cannot be changed, and in the setting change mode the set values can be changed but the game cannot be played. It has become.

In addition, in the setting change mode, the setting change means 103 performs initialization processing for initializing information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. In particular, in this embodiment, regarding the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a, a lottery flag storage area 1915, a game state storage area 1916, an effect state storage area 1918, a CZ game number counter 1919, an AT stock number counter 1920, and an AT game number Information stored in counter 1921, first clear counter 1922, second clear counter 1923, interval counter 1924, and navigation counter 1925 is initialized by initialization processing in the setting change mode. More specifically, a lottery flag storage area 1915, a game state storage area 1916, an effect state storage area 1918, a CZ game number counter 1919, an AT stock number counter 1920, an AT game number counter 1921 in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a, A storage area other than the first clear counter 1922, the second clear counter 1923, the interval counter 1924, and the navigation counter 1925 is designated as the information holding area, and the information stored in the storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM is initialized. become Therefore, in the main RAM, the setting value storage area 1913 and the credit information storage area 1914 are designated as information holding areas, and the information stored in these storage areas is initialized by the initialization process in the setting change mode. It is designed to be held without being

The input reception means 105 receives the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (three), the game start operation is performed on the start lever SL (game start operation means). Perform processing to enable. Note that in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions is accepted as a game start operation, and the first to third reels R1 to R1 are accepted. This is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute an internal lottery.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when medals are inserted into the medal slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is actuated, and the insertion receiving means 105 detects the inserted medals up to the specified number of inserted medals. to the closed state. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to store credits (reserve storage) of up to 50 medals in the credit information storage area 1914 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. When the bet button B0 is pressed while the medals are credit-stored in the gaming machine, the bet switch 220 is operated, and the input reception means 105 limits the specified number of insertions, and the credit information storage area. In 1914, the credit-stored medals are set to the inserted state.

The random number generating means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. Random numbers can be generated, for example, by a 16-bit random number circuit that generates 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 without duplication in one cycle. In the present embodiment, "random value" includes not only a value that is generated randomly in a mathematical sense, but also a value that is substantially generated even if the value itself is generated regularly because the acquisition timing is irregular. contains values that can act as random numbers.

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

In the lottery table selection process, which internal lottery table is to be used among a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a is selected. to decide. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main lottery table storage area 1910 stores five types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 5) as shown in FIG. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) corresponds to various winnings such as replays, small winnings, and bonuses, and losses (not winning). is attached. In the present embodiment, five types of internal lottery tables are prepared for each set value for six stages of set values, and the probability of obtaining a part of winning modes in the internal lottery differs depending on the set value. The correspondence relationship between the combination and the random number is set such that the higher the set value, the higher the expected value of the payout rate.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, small wins 1 to 23 are prepared as small wins. ), batting order bell group B (batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 24: an example of a specific winning mode), common bell, cherry, JAC1, and JAC2 are set, and batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 12 belonging to batting order bell group A , batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 24 belonging to the batting order bell group B, common bell, and cherry are triggers for execution of the advantageous section transition lottery, which will be described later.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, Replay 1 and Replay 2 are prepared as replays, and normal replay and watermelon play are set as replay winning modes as shown in FIG. is the trigger for the execution of the advantageous section transition lottery.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 3 have the same lottery mode and winning probability of the minor combination, and the internal lottery table 2 and the internal lottery table 4 have the same lottery mode and winning probability of the minor combination. The probability is the same, the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 3 have the same replay lottery mode and winning probability, and the internal lottery table 2 and the internal lottery table 4 have the same replay lottery mode and winning probability. It's becoming Further, the internal lottery table 5 differs from the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 4 in the lottery mode of the minor winning combination, and the winning probability of some minor winning combinations is high.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a first big bonus (BB1) and a second big bonus (BB2) are prepared as bonuses, and the first big bonus (BB1) is a lottery target on the internal lottery table 1. , and the second big bonus (BB2) is subject to a lottery on the internal lottery table 2. In this embodiment, the first big bonus (BB1) is effective only when the number of inserted medals is 3, and the second big bonus (BB2) is effective when the number of inserted medals is 2. It is a valid bonus only if

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state (non-internal state), the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, the BB1 state, and the BB2 state can be set as the game state. Accordingly, any one of the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 is selected as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small winning combination or a replay winning mode does not change depending on the setting value, but the first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2) are set. The winning probability varies according to the value, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2).

In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random number (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation means 110 for each game, and the acquired random number is stored in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. By referring to the internal lottery table stored in the stored main lottery table storage area 1910, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won.

In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , on state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more winning combinations are won in duplicate, the lottery flags corresponding to each of the two or more winning combinations are set in the winning state. The setting information of the lottery flag is stored in the lottery flag storage area 1915 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there is a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to subsequent games until a prize is won, and a non-selection flag that does not carry over the winning state to subsequent games regardless of the winning state. A lottery flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2) are associated with the former carryover flag, and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter non-carryover flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, for example, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag of the first big bonus (BB1) is carried over until the first big bonus (BB1) is won. process. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a small combination and replay even in a game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the first big bonus (BB1) is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of the first big bonus (BB1) or the second big bonus (BB2) is carried over, if a small combination or replay is won, the winning is already made. Lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winnings consisting of the winning bonus lottery flag and the lottery flags of the small winnings won in the internal lottery and replay are set in the winning state.

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

Then, the reel control means 130 stops the reels from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is activated by the player pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state in which the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, all-phase excitation driving pulses are supplied to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310, thereby controlling to stop each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

That is, each time one of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is pressed, 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. It controls to stop the reel at the stop position determined. In the gaming machine of this 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 order of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 changes, the order of stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, within 190 ms from the point at which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the spinning reels corresponding to the pressed stop buttons are stopped for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It's like When the spinning reels are to be stopped within 190ms from the point at which the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each spinning reel is set so that the number of frames required from the point at which the stop button is pressed until the reels stop is 0 frames. It is determined within the range of ~4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130 causes the pattern corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery to be displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button pressed down among the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the display position on the active line is within the range of 0 frames to 4 frames at the time when the pressing operation is performed, the pattern corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state is the active line As shown in the upper display position, control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button pressed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, 7 red symbols "red 7" and 7 white symbols "white 7" are applied to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first to third reels R1 to R3 constituting the reel unit 310. , bar symbol “BAR”, blank symbol 1 “BK1”, blank symbol 2 “BK2”, replay symbol “RP”, white bell symbol “white BL”, red bell symbol “red BL”, watermelon symbol “WM”, and White cherry symbols "white CH" are arranged, and when the symbols present within 4 frames from the position of detection of depression are drawn onto the effective line, they are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. The symbols can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the depression detection position, which is the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the stop button is detected to be depressed).

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the reel unit 310 is provided with a reel index 315 consisting of a photo sensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 each time the reel makes one rotation. By obtaining the rotation angle (rotational step number of the rotation shaft of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315), the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored. It's becoming That is, the reel control means 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is activated by obtaining the rotation angle of the reel from the reference position.

In addition, the reel control means 130 performs processing (logic calculation) for determining the stop position of the rotating reel according to the priority, and the stop control table storage area 1911 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. A process of determining the stop position of the rotating reel by referring to the control table (table reference process) is performed.

First, in the logic operation, priority is obtained for stop position candidates for five frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the depression detection position according to the priority data determined for each combination. Then, the stop position candidate having the highest priority among the priority of each stop position candidate is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic calculation process, the same priority may be obtained for multiple stop position candidates according to the results of internal lottery and the press detection position, etc., and there are multiple stop position candidates with the highest priority. If so, the actual stop position is determined by table reference processing, which will be described later.

In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order is set in the order of "replay>bonus" and "minor combination>bonus". If it is, according to the priority associated with each combination, including the symbols constituting the winning mode of the winning combination with the higher priority, the candidate for the stop position includes the symbols constituting the winning mode of the winning combination with the lower priority. The priority is obtained so that the priority is higher than the stop position candidate.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority of the candidates for the stop position when a plurality of types of small wins are won in the internal lottery is determined according to the number of symbol combinations indicating winning modes that can be displayed on the active line. There are cases where the priority is determined and cases where the priority is determined according to the number of medals to be paid out based on a predetermined payout for a small winning combination. In order to determine the priority of the candidates for the stop position according to , the priority of each candidate for the stop position is increased as the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns that can be displayed on the active line increases. , and when determining the priority of the stop position candidate according to the number of medals paid out, medals based on the payout of the small combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line The priority of each stop position candidate is obtained so that the stop position with a larger number of payouts (a stop position that can win a small winning combination with a larger payout) has a higher priority. However, when determining the priority of the candidates for the stop position according to the number of medals paid out, if multiple small wins with the same payout are won, each stop position can be won. The priority of each candidate is treated as the same, and when obtaining the priority of the candidate of the stop position according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line, Stop position candidates having the same number of symbol combinations indicating displayable winning patterns are treated as having the same priority.

In this embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation is performed according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Specifically, the correct hitting order is set for each of the hitting order bell 1 to the hitting order bell 12, and the pressing order different from the correct hitting order is treated as the incorrect hitting order. Then, when one of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority is set so that the priority of the candidate for the stop position where the number of payouts of medals is the largest is the highest. is required. Further, when one of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the symbol combination that constitutes the most winning forms can be displayed at the stage of stopping each reel. The priority is obtained so that the priority of the possible stop position candidate is the highest.

In the present embodiment, when one of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a 15-coin win (a small win with a payout of 15 coins: an example of a specific minor win) Logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win a prize is the highest. A logic operation is performed so that the priority of the candidate of the stop position that can win a small winning combination is the highest.

In the present embodiment, 15 small combinations are set according to the types of the batting order bells. Regarding the case where the 15 small combinations are won when each batting order bell is won, when batting order bell 1 and batting order bell 13 are won, A small combination 1 wins, a small combination 3 wins when batting order bell 2 and batting order bell 14 are won, a small combination 5 wins when batting order bell 3 and batting order bell 15 are won, and batting order bell 4 and batting order bell 16 are won. Occasionally, a small winning combination 7 wins, a small winning combination 9 wins when batting order bell 5 and batting order bell 17 are won, and a small winning combination 11 wins when batting order bell 6 and batting order bell 18 are won, and batting order bell 7 and batting order bell 19 win. A small combination 2 wins when winning, a small combination 4 wins when batting order bell 8 and batting order bell 20 win, a small combination 6 wins when batting order bell 9 and batting order bell 21 win, and batting order bell 10 and batting order bell 22 win. is won, a small winning combination 8 is won, when a batting order bell 11 and a batting order bell 23 are won, a small winning combination 10 is won, and when a batting order bell 12 and a batting order bell 24 are won, a small winning combination 12 is won.

In the present embodiment, with respect to the batting order bell 13 to the batting order bell 24, in the normal state, the order of all stop operations (all batting order) is treated as an incorrect batting order, and even if the stop operation is performed in any order, one sheet is played. Logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win a small win has the highest priority, and when the bonus is established, the order of some stop operations is correct, as with the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 12. It is treated as the batting order, and the order of stop operations different from the correct batting order is treated as the incorrect batting order.

In addition, in this embodiment, if the batting order bell is won in a situation where the first big bonus (BB1) or the second big bonus (BB2) is won, the winning of a small winning combination is given priority over the bonus. Even if the batting order bell is won and the stopping operation is performed in accordance with either the correct batting order or the incorrect batting order, the symbols constituting the winning form of the small combination included in the batting order bell are displayed on the effective line. The priority is required so as to avoid winning the first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2) due to the higher priority.

Further, in this embodiment, the first big bonus (BB1) is a bonus that is effective only when the number of inserted medals is three, and even if the first big bonus (BB1) is won, , when the number of inserted medals is two, the first big bonus (BB1) is treated as invalid and no prize is awarded, and the number of inserted medals for the second big bonus (BB2) is two. Even if the second big bonus (BB2) is won, if the number of inserted medals is three, the second big bonus (BB2 ) will be treated as invalid and will not win.

Also, in the logic operation, so-called pull-in processing and kick-off processing are performed as processing for obtaining candidates for the stop position of the reel. The pull-in process is a process of determining the priority of reel stop position candidates so as to win as many combinations as possible for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of determining the priority of reel stop position candidates so as not to win a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-win state. In this way, the reel control means 130 makes it possible to stop the symbols of the winning combination with the lottery flag set to the winning state in the winning form, and on the other hand, the symbols of the winning combination with the lottery flag set to the non-winning state can be stopped in the winning form. A logic calculation is performed to find candidates for the stop position of the reel so that it does not stop.

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, which position is to be the stop position is provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. The stop control table stored in the stop control table storage area 1911 is referred to and determined.

Here, in the stop control table, the relationship between the depression detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of actuation of the stop switch 240 (when the depression of the stop button is detected), and the actual stop position, according to the setting state of the lottery flag. relationship is set. In the stop control table, depending on the setting state of the lottery flag, the correspondence relationship between the press detection position and the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the press detection position to the actual stop position may be set.

In the stop control table referred to when one of the batting order bells 1 to 24 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the correct batting order is set for each batting order bell. A pressing order different from the correct hitting order is treated as an incorrect hitting order.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the stop control table that is referred to when one of the batting order bells 1 to 24 is won, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order of hitting incorrect answers, the stop position is set so that 15 small wins or 1 small win is won. The stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so as to

In the present embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won, the stop operation corresponding to the reel to be stopped last in the correct batting order (hereinafter referred to as the final stop operation) is pressed. It is determined which one of the small winning combination and the one small winning combination will be won, and whether the pressing detection position of the final stop operation is the first pressing position or the second pressing position shown in FIG. The small winning combination is determined by Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, for batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 6 and batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 18, when the correct batting order is reached and the final stop operation is at the first pressing position, 15 small wins are won, and even if the correct batting order is reached, one small win is won when the final stop operation is at the second pressing position, batting order bell 7 to batting order bell 12 and batting order bell 19 to batting order bell 24. As for the correct hitting order and the final stop operation is the second pressed position, 15 small wins are won, and even if the correct hitting order is the final stop operation is the first pressed position, 1 small combination is won. The role wins.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, for the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 12, there is a stop operation order treated as a correct hitting order and a stop operation order treated as an incorrect hitting order regardless of the game state. However, regarding the batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 24, the order of all stop operations is treated as incorrect batting order in the normal state, and is treated as correct batting order only when the bonus is established. There is now an order of stopping operations that is treated as the batting order.

Also, in the stop control table that is referred to when the batting order bell is won in a situation where the first big bonus (BB1) or the second big bonus (BB2) is won, in the present embodiment, the winning of a small winning combination is more likely than the bonus. Therefore, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the winning of the minor combination included in the batting order bell is prioritized in both the correct and incorrect batting order, and the winning form of any minor combination is configured. Since the winning of the first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2) is always avoided by displaying the symbols on the active line, in the game in which the batting order bell is won, the winning is always avoided. The first big bonus (BB1) and the second big bonus (BB2) are never won.

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when JAC1 wins the internal lottery, the stop position relative to the depression detection position is set so that one of the 15 small wins wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and the internal lottery In the stop control table referenced when JAC2 wins, the stop position is set for the press detection position so that one of the small wins wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and replay is performed by internal lottery. In the stop control table referred to when winning, the stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that the replay wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation.

In a game in which the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that the first big bonus (BB1) can be won only when the number of inserted medals is three. is set, and when the number of inserted medals is two, the stop operation is performed in any manner to avoid winning the first big bonus (BB1). A stop control table in which stop positions for detected positions are set is referred to.

In a game in which the second big bonus (BB2) is won, the stop position relative to the depression detection position is set so that the second big bonus (BB2) can be won only when two medals are inserted. is set, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, the stop operation is performed in any manner to avoid winning the second big bonus (BB2). A stop control table in which stop positions for detected positions are set is referred to.

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 to third reels R1 to R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage area 1912 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a, all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the active line at the time point is in the form of winning a predetermined winning combination. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, a first big bonus (BB1), a second big bonus (BB2), a replay 1, and a replay are performed according to the symbol combination displayed on the activated line with each reel stopped. 2, and small wins 1 to 23, a prize determination table is prepared so that it can be determined whether or not there is a win.

Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the winning combination is won based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, the winning process is executed. As the winning processing, for example, when a small win is won, the payout control means 150 performs medal payout control processing, and when a replay wins, the replay processing is performed by the replay processing means 160, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, the game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process for shifting the game state.

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 predetermined payout for each winning combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are delivered to the hopper unit HP ( (dispensing device) is controlled to dispense.

The hopper unit HP pays out the number of medals to be paid out as instructed by the payout control means 150 . The hopper unit HP is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates each time one medal is paid out. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

When credit storage (accumulation storage) of medals is permitted, credit information storage area 1914 provided in main RAM of game information storage means 190a is stored instead of actually paying out medals by hopper unit HP. A process of virtually paying out medals is performed by performing a credit addition process of adding the number of payouts to the number of credits stored (the number of medals stored as credits).

When the replay wins, the replay processing means 160 performs replay processing (replay processing) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay wins, the number of medals (including credit medals) in the player's hand, which is equivalent to the specified number of inputs required for the next game, is replaced. An automatic throwing process for automatically throwing the balls without using them is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the valid lines corresponding to the prescribed number of throwings are set.

As shown in FIG. 12, the game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process for transitioning the game state among the normal state, BB1 established state, BB2 established state, BB1 state, and BB2 state. In this embodiment, the information indicating the staying game state is stored in the game state storage area 1916 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. As for the game state transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, the game state is changed based on the satisfaction of one of the plurality of predetermined conditions or the satisfaction of all of the plurality of predetermined conditions. It is possible to move to another game state.

The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among multiple types of game states, and the prescribed number of inserts is set to 2 or 3, and it is possible to shift to the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state from the normal state. It has become. Specifically, in the normal state, when the first big bonus (BB1) is won, the game shifts to the BB1 established state, and when the second big bonus (BB2) is won, the game shifts to the BB2 established state. In addition, in the normal state, among the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 5 shown in FIG. An internal lottery table 1 or an internal lottery table 2 in which (BB2) is set as a lottery object is referred to according to the number of inserted medals, and an internal lottery is performed.

Specifically, when the game is played with three medals inserted in the normal state, an internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal lottery table 1 in which the first big bonus (BB1) is set as the lottery object. When a game is played with two medals inserted in a normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 2 in which a second big bonus (BB2) is set as a lottery object.

The BB1 established state is a gaming state that shifts when the first big bonus (BB1) is won in the internal lottery, and the prescribed number of inserts is set to 2 or 3, and the internal lottery tables 1 to 1 shown in FIG. An internal lottery table 3 in which a replay winning probability is set to about 1/7.3 or more and a first big bonus (BB1) and a second big bonus (BB2) are excluded from the lottery objects in the internal lottery table 5. Alternatively, an internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal lottery table 4 according to the number of inserted medals.

Specifically, when a game is played with three medals inserted in the BB1 established state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 3, and the number of inserted medals in the BB1 established state is two. , internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 4 having a replay lottery mode different from that of the internal lottery table 3.例文帳に追加

In addition, in the BB1 established state, the lottery flag corresponding to the first big bonus (BB1) is maintained in the winning state until the first big bonus (BB1) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the first big bonus (BB1). is displayed on the activated line, the game state transition control means 170 shifts the game state from the BB1 established state to the BB1 state. In this embodiment, the first big bonus (BB1) is effective only when the number of inserted medals is three. However, if the game is played with two medals inserted in the BB1 established state, the first big bonus (BB1) cannot be won. ing.

The BB2 establishment state is a gaming state that is shifted to when the second big bonus (BB2) is won in the internal lottery, and the prescribed number of inserts is set to 2 or 3, and the internal lottery tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG. An internal lottery table 3 in which a replay winning probability is set to about 1/7.3 or more and a first big bonus (BB1) and a second big bonus (BB2) are excluded from the lottery objects in the internal lottery table 5. Alternatively, an internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal lottery table 4 according to the number of inserted medals.

Specifically, when the game is played with three medals inserted in the BB2 established state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 3, and the number of inserted medals in the BB2 established state is two. , internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 4 having a replay lottery mode different from that of the internal lottery table 3.例文帳に追加

In the established state of BB2, the lottery flag corresponding to the second big bonus (BB2) is maintained in the winning state until the second big bonus (BB2) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the second big bonus (BB2). is displayed on the activated line, the game state transition control means 170 shifts the game state from the BB2 established state to the BB2 state. In this embodiment, the second big bonus (BB2) is effective only when the number of inserted medals is two. However, if the game is played with 3 medals inserted in the state of BB2, the second big bonus (BB2) cannot be won. ing.

The BB1 state is a game state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the first big bonus (BB1) is displayed on the active line, and the prescribed number of inserts is set to three, as shown in FIG. Of the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 5 shown, replay is excluded from the lottery target and the lottery mode of the small combination is different from the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4. done.

In the BB1 state, it is determined whether or not the termination condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the game in the BB1 state, and medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 200) are paid out. Then, the game state transition control means 170 performs control to terminate the BB1 state and return the game state to the normal state. In this embodiment, count information about the number of payouts in the BB1 state is stored in the gaming state storage area 1916. FIG.

The BB2 state is a game state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the second big bonus (BB2) is displayed on the active line, and the prescribed number of inserts is set to 3, as shown in FIG. Of the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 5 shown, replay is excluded from the lottery target and the lottery mode of the small combination is different from the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4. done.

In the BB2 state, it is determined whether or not the termination condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the game in the BB2 state, and medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 200) are paid out. Then, the game state transition control means 170 performs control to end the BB2 state and return the game state to the normal state. In this embodiment, count information about the number of payouts in the BB2 state is stored in the gaming state storage area 1916. FIG.

AT control means 175, as shown in FIG. 13, non-AT state, AT low probability state, CZ state, AT state (an example of the first game section), and a plurality of interval state (an example of the second game section) The effect state is changed between different types of effect states, the effect state is set to the AT state (assist time state) under a predetermined condition, and success or failure of the end condition of the AT state based on the value of the AT game number counter 1921. is determined, and control for terminating the AT state is performed when the conditions for terminating the AT state are satisfied. In this embodiment, the information indicating the staying effect state is stored in the effect state storage area 1918 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. In the present embodiment, when staying in the AT state, the AT control means 175 displays the correct batting order on the main display 300 consisting of a 7-segment display provided in the game information display section DS when the batting order bell is won. And information corresponding to the pressed position related to the final stop operation (an example of operation instruction information) is displayed to assist the winning of 15 small wins (small wins 1 to 12). 15 small wins ( A prize-winning performance for assisting the winning of small wins 1 to 12) is performed, and an assist time game in which medals can be obtained more easily than a game in which the player stays in the non-AT state can be performed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 14, the AT control means 175 can set a normal section (non-advantageous section) and an advantageous section. , and the advantageous section is started by winning the advantageous section transition lottery, and the performance state can be set to the AT state on the condition that it is the advantageous section. Then, the AT control means 175 determines that the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 24, the common bell, the cherry, the normal replay, and the watermelon play are won in the internal lottery in the game in which the number of inserted medals is three in the normal section. An advantageous section transition lottery will be conducted based on. In this embodiment, in a game in which two medals are inserted in the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed regardless of which winning mode is won.

In the advantageous section transition lottery, the random number acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the advantageous section transition lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910, and the advantageous section transition lottery is won (advantageous section winning). In the advantageous section transition lottery table, winning (CZ winning), winning (CZ Random numbers obtained for internal lottery are associated with batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 24, common bell, cherry, normal replay, or watermelon play, and are advantageous If it is associated with either winning (CZ winning) or winning (CZ non-winning) in the section transition lottery table, it is determined that the advantageous section transition lottery has been won.

Then, when the advantageous zone shift lottery is won in the normal zone, the AT control means 175 performs advantageous zone shift processing based on the fact that the advantageous zone shift lottery is won, and the game winning the advantageous zone shift lottery is advantageous from the next game. start the interval. In this embodiment, when the result of the advantageous section transition lottery is winning (CZ non-winning), the effect state is shifted to the AT low probability state in the advantageous section transition processing, and the result of the advantageous section transition lottery is winning (CZ winning ), the presentation state is shifted to the CZ state in the advantageous section transition processing. It should be noted that it is also possible to determine whether the effect state is to be shifted to either the AT low probability state or the CZ state in the advantageous interval transition processing by setting the winning mode of the advantageous interval transition lottery to one type, and to the AT low probability state or CZ state. The allocation of the transition destination may be determined by the random number for the internal lottery that triggered the lottery for the transition to the advantageous section.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect state is shifted to the CZ state in the advantageous section transition process, the number of games played as a termination condition for the CZ state is selected by lottery, and the number of games played is 4 or 8 depending on the lottery result. A value (“4” or “8”) corresponding to is set in the CZ game number counter 1919 . Then, the AT control means 175 subtracts a constant value "1" from the value of the CZ game number counter 1919 each time a game is played in the CZ state, and when the value of the CZ game number counter 1919 reaches the initial value "0", It is determined that the condition for ending the CZ state is met. In the present embodiment, when the value of the CZ game number counter 1919 is the initial value "0" and the value of the AT stock number counter 1920 is also the initial value "0", the advantageous section starts when the CZ state ends. finish. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the end condition of the CZ state has been met even when the AT lottery results are obtained before the value of the CZ game number counter 1919 reaches the initial value "0". In this case, the advantageous interval continues unless conditions for ending the advantageous interval based on the values of a first clear counter 1922 and a second clear counter 1923, which will be described later, are satisfied.

Then, the AT control means 175 wins the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 24, common bell, cherry, normal replay, or watermelon play in the internal lottery when the performance state is the AT low probability state or CZ state in the advantageous section. An AT lottery will be held based on this. In the AT lottery, the random number acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910, and whether or not the AT lottery is won is determined according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, AT winning, CZ winning (AT low probability state only), or losing is assigned to the random number for internal lottery associated with the winning mode that triggers the execution of AT lottery, The random number obtained for the internal lottery is associated with one of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 24, common bell, cherry, normal replay, or watermelon play, and AT winning or CZ winning in the AT lottery table , it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, the AT low probability state and the CZ state have different probabilities of winning AT, and the probability of winning AT is set higher in the CZ state than in the low AT probability state. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the execution of the AT lottery is prohibited in the normal section, and the AT lottery is executed only when the player is staying in the advantageous section. ing.

And when the result of the AT lottery in the AT low probability state is CZ winning, the AT control means 175 shifts the production state from the AT low probability state to the CZ state, and the result of the AT lottery in the AT low probability state is When AT winning, the AT control means 175 performs control to shift the production state from the AT low probability state to the AT state. When the production state is shifted from the AT low probability state to the CZ state, in the same way as when the production state is shifted from the non-AT state to the CZ state in the advantageous section transition processing, the lottery result of CZ winning is obtained in the AT lottery. At the end of the game, the number of games to be played as a condition for ending the CZ state is selected by lottery. Further, the AT control means 175 performs control to shift the performance state from the CZ state to the AT state when the result of the AT lottery in the CZ state is AT winning.

In this embodiment, when the result of the AT lottery is AT winning, the AT control means 175 sets the AT stock number counter 1920 to a constant value of "1" based on the AT winning lottery result. is added, and when the production state is shifted to the AT state with the end of the game, a constant value "1" is subtracted from the AT stock number counter 1920, and the number of games that is the end condition of the AT state is determined by lottery. Select and set the value ("20", "40", "80" or "100") corresponding to the number of games played 20 times, 40 times, 80 times or 100 times according to the lottery result on the AT game number counter Set to 1921. In this embodiment, AT game number information (an example of specific information) corresponding to the set number of games is stored in the effect state storage area 1918 of the main RAM.

Then, the AT control means 175 causes the assist time game to be performed based on the fact that the effect state is the AT state. Subtract 1". In the present embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 24 is won in the AT state, the correct batting order notification and prize assisting effect for informing the correct batting order and the pressing position related to the final stop operation are performed.

In the present embodiment, when the AT control means 175 notifies the correct hitting order, the information corresponding to the correct hitting order is displayed on the main display 300. Specifically, the correct hitting order and the final stop operation are displayed. An operation instruction number is set for each combination with a pressed position. The upper digit of the 7-segment display on the main display 300 corresponds to the first pressed position or the second pressed position shown in FIG. Corresponding to the batting order 1 to batting order 6 shown in FIG. 12" (second in batting order and first pressed position), "22" (second in batting order and second pressed position), "13" (third in batting order and first pressed position), "23" (third in batting order and second pressed position) , "14" (fourth in batting order and first pressed position), "24" (fourth in batting order and second pressed position), "15" (fifth in batting order and first pressed position), "25" (fifth in batting order and second pressed position) position), "16" (6th in batting order and first pressed position), and "26" (6th in batting order and second pressed position).

Then, when the value of the AT game number counter 1921, which is decremented by a constant value each time an assist time game is played, reaches the initial value "0", the AT control means 175 determines that the condition for ending the AT state is met, Set the production state to the interval state. Especially in this embodiment, referring to the AT game number information in the effect state storage area 1918 at the end of the AT state, the number of games to be the end condition of the interval state is selected according to the number of games in the AT state, and the AT state If the number of games in the AT state is 80 times or more, the number of games that is the end condition of the interval state is set to 150 times, and if the number of games in the AT state is less than 80 times, the game that is the end condition of the interval state is set. The number of times is set to 80, and a value (“150” or “80”) corresponding to the set number of games is set in the interval counter 1924 .

In this embodiment, after the AT state ends, the interval state is entered without fail, and in the interval state, the AT control means 175 performs a navigation lottery when the batting order bell is won, thereby executing the correct batting order notification and winning assistance effect. It is determined whether or not, and when the navigation lottery is won, the correct batting order notification and the winning assistance performance are executed. Especially in this embodiment, the AT control means 175 sets the winning probability of the navigation lottery based on the value of the navigation counter 1925, and when the value of the navigation counter 1925 does not reach the threshold value (for example, "6") Then, the navigation low probability table is referred to determine the success or failure, and if the value of the navigation counter 1925 reaches a threshold (for example, "6"), the winning probability is higher than the navigation low probability table. Refer to the set navigation accuracy table to determine the suitability.

The navi counter 1925 uses a winning of 15 small wins or notification of the correct hitting order as a subtraction condition, and adds a constant value of "1" to games that do not satisfy the subtraction condition, and adds a constant value of "1" to a game that satisfies the subtraction condition. A counter that is updated to be decremented. That is, when the winning frequency of the 15-card small winning combination becomes high, the value of the navigation counter 1925 becomes less likely to exceed the threshold value, so the probability of winning the navigation lottery tends to decrease. Because the value of is likely to exceed the threshold, the probability of winning the navigation lottery is likely to increase. In this embodiment, by adjusting the winning probability of the navigation lottery according to the value of the navigation counter 1925, medals in the player's hand can be maintained at the current state (the expected value of the ball output rate is almost 100%) in the interval state. is the acquisition performance of As for the medal acquisition performance in the interval state, the expected value of the design is that the medals in the player's hand can be maintained at the current state. may slightly increase or decrease. In addition, in this embodiment, the medal acquisition performance in the AT state is sufficiently higher than in the interval state, and the net increase in the number of medals per game is about 5.9 (expected ball output rate is about 296%). ). In this embodiment, after the end of the AT state with high medal acquisition performance, the interval state is shifted to the interval state with relatively low medal acquisition performance, and the interval state is changed according to the number of games associated with the end determination of the immediately preceding AT state. By setting the length, it is possible to suitably adjust the medal acquisition status through a series of advantageous sections even if the medal acquisition performance in the AT state is designed to be high. Also, the value of the navigation counter 1925 may be reset to the initial value when the initial value is set to "0" and a fixed value of "1" is added for each game, and when a 15-piece winning combination is won or when the correct batting order is announced. good.

Then, the AT control means 175 subtracts a fixed value "1" corresponding to one game from the value of the interval counter 1924 each time a game is played in the interval state, and the value of the interval counter 1924 reaches the initial value "0". Then, it is determined that the end condition of the interval state is met, and the presentation state is set to the CZ state. Also in this case, similarly to the case where the CZ state is set by the advantageous interval transition processing, when the effect state is set to the CZ state, the number of games that is the end condition of the CZ state is selected by lottery and selected. A value (“4” or “8”) corresponding to the number of games played is set in the CZ game number counter 1919 .

In this embodiment, the AT lottery is executed in the interval state as well as the AT low probability state and CZ state, and the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 24, common bell, cherry, normal replay, or watermelon play are won. An AT lottery will be held based on this. Also, the AT lottery performed in the interval state has a higher winning probability than the AT low probability state and a lower winning probability than the CZ state. Also, when staying in the interval state, transition to another effect state does not occur until the value of the interval counter 1924 reaches the initial value "0". In the present embodiment, when staying in the interval state in a series of the advantageous sections, it is not allowed to move to another effect state until the set number of games is completed, so the player does not stay in the interval state. In such a situation, it is possible to reliably prevent the increase in medals from becoming steep, and as a result, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom in designing the medal acquisition performance in relation to the AT state. It is only necessary to limit the transition to a performance state with a higher medal acquisition performance than the interval state until the condition for ending the interval state is met, and a performance state with a higher medal acquisition performance than the interval state is provided in addition to the AT state. In such a case, if the transition to these production states is restricted, even if the condition for ending the interval state is not satisfied, the transition to the production state having medal acquisition performance equal to or lower than that of the interval state is made. may be provided.

In addition, when an AT lottery result is obtained in the AT lottery in the interval state, the value of the AT stock number counter 1920 is "1" or more in the CZ state to which the transition is made after the end of the interval state. Even if the AT lottery is not won in the state, when the value of the CZ game number counter 1919 becomes the initial value "0", the effect state is changed to CZ based on the fact that the AT stock number is not the initial value "0". state to AT state.

Also, in this embodiment, the AT control means 175 sets the value of the first clear counter 1922 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a to a predetermined value "1" in the advantageous interval transition process, and in the advantageous interval , every time a game is played, the value of the first clear counter 1922 is updated by adding a constant value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game, and the value of the first clear counter 1922 reaches the threshold value. When the value (for example, 1500) is exceeded (when the value of the first clear counter 1922 reaches "1501"), it is determined that the conditions for ending the advantageous section are met. In this embodiment, the first clear counter 1922 is updated after all spinning reels in each game are stopped. 1922 may be updated. For example, the update may be triggered by a game start operation on the start lever SL.

Also, in this embodiment, the AT control means 175 sets the value of the second clear counter 1923 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a to the initial value "0" in the advantageous interval transition process, and in the advantageous interval , the value of the second clear counter 1923 is updated by the difference in the number of medals in each game, and a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out (for example, if 15 medals have been paid out, "15" is If there is no payout due to no win in the winning combination, it will be set to "0"), the value "3" corresponding to the number of medals inserted (3) used in the game is subtracted, and the difference in the number of medals in the game , and update processing is performed to add this calculation result to the value of the second clear counter 1923, and even if the value of the second clear counter 1923 exceeds the threshold (for example, 2400), the advantageous section It is determined that the termination condition of is satisfied. The value of the second clear counter 1923 is controlled so as not to fall below the initial value "0". If no combination is won and no medals are paid out, the calculation result of the difference number in the game becomes "-3", and when the calculation result of the difference number is added to the value of the second clear counter 1923, the initial value " However, the value of the second clear counter 1923 after updating is stopped counting with the initial value "0" as the lower limit. In addition, if there is a winning replay in a game, it will be treated as if there was a payout of medals equivalent to the prescribed number of inputs in the game in which the replay was won, and the difference number will be calculated and provided free of charge according to the winning replay. For the next game to be played, even if no medals are actually inserted, it is treated as if the medals corresponding to the prescribed number of inserted medals have been inserted for the game, and the difference number is calculated.

Further, in the advantageous interval, the first clear counter 1922 and the second clear counter 1923 are updated even if the game state or the effect state transition occurs unless the end condition of the advantageous interval is met.

Also, the AT control means 175 performs initialization processing for initializing information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a based on the end of the advantageous section. In particular, in this embodiment, regarding the main RAM of the game information storage means 190, an effect state storage area 1918, a CZ game number counter 1919, an AT stock number counter 1920, an AT game number counter 1921, a first clear counter 1922, and a second clear counter 1923. , interval counter 1924, and navigation counter 1925 are initialized by the initialization processing accompanying the end of the advantageous section. More specifically, an effect state storage area 1918 in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a, a CZ game number counter 1919, an AT stock number counter 1920, an AT game number counter 1921, a first clear counter 1922, a second clear counter 1923, A storage area other than the interval counter 1924 and the navigation counter 1925 is designated as an information holding area, and information stored in the storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM is initialized. Therefore, when the initialization process is performed at the end of the advantageous section, unlike the case where the initialization process is performed in the setting change mode, in addition to the setting value storage area 1913 and the credit information storage area 1914, the lottery flag The storage area 1915 and the game state storage area 1916 are also designated as information holding areas, and the information stored in these storage areas is held without being initialized by the initialization process accompanying the end of the advantageous section. It has become. And when the initialization process is performed at the end of the advantageous section, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the CZ game number counter 1919, AT stock number counter 1920, AT game number counter 1921, and the first clear counter 1922, the second clear counter 1923, the interval counter 1924, and the navigation counter 1925 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0) to return to the normal section.

In this embodiment, the initialization process is executed at the end of the advantageous section and the normal section is resumed. When the threshold value is exceeded, the AT state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing accompanying the end of the advantageous section, and the production state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the CZ game number counter 1919 and the AT stock number counter 1920, AT game number counter 1921, first clear counter 1922, second clear counter 1923, interval counter 1924, and navigation counter 1925 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0). In addition, when the value of the first clear counter 1922 or the second clear counter 1923 exceeds the threshold value in the state of staying in another effect state, the current stay is stopped by the initialization processing accompanying the end of the advantageous section. The existing production state is forcibly terminated and the production state is initialized to a non-AT state, and a CZ game number counter 1919, an AT stock number counter 1920, an AT game number counter 1921, a first clear counter 1922, and a second clear counter 1923. , interval counter 1924, and navigation counter 1925 are initialized to initial values (eg, 0). Note that in the present embodiment, the effect state is not initialized by turning on/off the power supply, but when the setting change mode is activated, even if the initialization process is performed in the setting change mode, the effect state is initialized to a non-AT state, and the CZ game number counter 1919, AT stock number counter 1920, AT game number counter 1921, first clear counter 1922, second clear counter 1923, interval counter 1924, and navigation counter 1925 The value is initialized to an initial value (eg, 0).

Further, in this embodiment, the advantageous section is started by winning the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section, and the assist time game is performed by setting the production state to the AT state under predetermined conditions in the advantageous section. However, even if the AT state ends, the advantageous section is maintained as long as the condition for ending the advantageous section is not satisfied. That is, in this embodiment, since the advantageous section continues even after the AT state ends, there is a case where the player stays in the advantageous section even if the effect state shifts from the AT state to a different effect state from the AT state.

In addition, the AT control means 175 lights the LED built in the section indicator SEC based on the start of the advantageous section to notify that the user is staying in the advantageous section, and based on the end of the advantageous section. Control is performed to turn off the LED built in the section indicator SEC. In this embodiment, since the LED built in the section indicator SEC is turned off in the normal section, it is possible to check whether the section indicator SEC is lit or not. It is possible to judge whether

In this embodiment, the AT control means 175 starts or ends the advantageous section notification, which indicates that the vehicle is staying in the advantageous section, based on the value of the first clear counter 1922 . For example, when the predetermined value “1” is set in the first clear counter 1922 along with the shift to the advantageous section, the value of the first clear counter 1922 becomes larger than the initial value “0” (the first The value of the clear counter 1922 is not the initial value "0"), the advantageous section notification is started, and the value of the first clear counter 1922 is changed to the initial value as the advantageous section ends and shifts to the normal section. When the value of the first clear counter 1922 is initialized to "0", the advantageous section notification is terminated when the value of the first clear counter 1922 becomes the initial value "0".

Note that the section display SEC does not need to be provided exclusively as in the present embodiment, and may also be used as the main display 300 . For example, by switching the lighting and extinguishing of the dot display part that displays the decimal point etc. of the 7-segment display, it indicates whether or not you are staying in the advantageous section. may be turned on to notify the advantageous section. In addition, when the advantageous section starts, the LED built in the section indicator SEC lights up to notify that the user is staying in the advantageous section immediately. Until the number of games is completed, it is set as a non-reporting section in which the fact that it is an advantageous section is not reported, or it is set as a non-reporting section in which it is not reported that it is an advantageous section until the first correct hitting order notification in the advantageous section is executed. You may do so.

Effect control means 180, based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage area 1926 provided in the sub ROM of the effect information storage means 190b, the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) It controls the acoustic production performed using the audio device 340 (an example of the production device). For example, in response to the insertion of medals, operation of the bet button B0, the start lever SL, the stop buttons B1 to B3, and the occurrence of game events such as changes in the game state, lamps and LEDs are lit or blinked, and the display of the liquid crystal display LCD is performed. By changing the content or outputting sound from a speaker SP, the game is livened up according to the progress of the game, and execution control of performance for assisting the game is performed. The content of the effect executed in the game is based on the effect lottery table stored in the sub lottery table storage area 1927 provided in the sub ROM of the effect information storage means 190b, depending on the game state, the effect state, the result of the internal lottery, etc. determined with reference to In this embodiment, the image data corresponding to the progress of the game is read from the performance data storage area 1926 of the sub-ROM into an image buffer 1928 provided in the sub-RAM, and the image data read into the image buffer 1928 is used. The image is output to the liquid crystal display LCD, the sound data corresponding to the progress of the game is read from the performance data storage area 1926 of the sub ROM into the sound buffer 1929 provided in the sub RAM, and the sound read into the sound buffer 1929 is played. A sound based on the data is output from the speaker SP.

Then, when the effect state is the AT state, the effect control means 180 notifies the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won, and also notifies the pressing position related to the final stop operation, and 15 small wins (small win 1 to minor win). 12) Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute the prize winning assist effect for assisting the winning of prizes.

Further, when the effect state is the interval state and the AT control means 175 informs the correct hitting order when the hitting order bell is won, the effect control means 180 notifies the correct hitting order and the pressing position related to the final stop operation, and 15 sheets. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute a winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the small wins (small wins 1 to 12).

In the present embodiment, in the pattern arrangement of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the symbols of the color scheme based on white are arranged together for the first pressed position, and the symbols of the second pressed position are arranged in red. Because the color scheme based on is placed together, when notifying the first pressed position in the winning assistance effect, the speaker SP outputs a voice telling the user to aim for white. , and when notifying the second pressed position in the winning assistance effect, the second pressed position is suggested by outputting a voice telling that the player should aim for red from the speaker SP. Instead of the sound output from the speaker SP, or in addition to the sound output from the speaker SP, the background image of the liquid crystal display LCD is set to white for the first pressed position and red for the second pressed position. may be used to suggest the pressed position for the final stop operation.

In addition, when playing a game in the AT state or in the interval state, the effect control means 180 displays the remaining number of games played until the AT state or the interval state ends. It controls to execute the remaining number display effect to be displayed on the display device 330 of . In the remaining number display effect, when the value of the AT game number counter 1921 or the interval counter 1924 is subtracted by playing a game, the display content is changed so that the remaining number of games is reduced so as to reflect the subtraction. be done.

In addition, when the result of AT winning is obtained in the AT lottery executed in the interval state, the performance control means 180 does not notify the AT winning in the interval state, and shifts to the AT state until the interval state ends. The display device 330 or the sound device displays an AT confirmation effect for notifying that the right to shift to the AT state is held in the CZ state to be shifted after the end of the interval state. 340 is executed.

Note that the functional block configuration of this embodiment can also be applied to computer systems (including game systems). In these systems, a program that causes a computer to function as the game control means 100 of this embodiment is downloaded via a network from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or from a web server on the Internet, thereby realizing the function. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, bet switch 220, start switch 230, stop switch 240, etc. virtualize their functions with respect to operating means such as a keyboard, pointing device (mouse, etc.), touch panel, or controller. It can be realized by assigning In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, hopper unit HP, etc. are not essential components, and these device units perform their functions virtually by controlling the image displayed on the display (display device 330). can be realized.

2. Method of this embodiment In this embodiment, there are batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 24 as modes of winning small wins in the normal state, the BB1 established state, and the BB2 established state. Since there is no correct hitting order that enables winning of a 15-piece small winning combination, a method is adopted in which the order of all stop operations is treated as an incorrect hitting order that makes it impossible to win a 15-coupling small winning combination.

Specifically, regarding the batting order bell group A (batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 12), there is a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order in any of the normal state, BB1 established state, and BB2 established state. Regarding the batting order bell group B (batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 24), in the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state, there is a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order in the same manner as the batting order bell 1 to 12, while in the normal state. In , the order of all stop operations is the order of incorrect strokes.

The reason why some of the batting order bells have changed their behavior when winning in the normal state is to lower the expected value of the payout rate in the normal state. In detail, in the present embodiment, the main medal acquisition performance depends on the assist time game, and in order to design such that the medal acquisition performance in the assist time game increases, the assist time game It is necessary to design such that the performance of winning medals in games outside is low. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the BB1 state and the BB2 state, the propriety of the small combination is determined in a manner different from the normal state, the BB1 established state, and the BB2 established state. By making the batting order bell lower than the probability of winning and reducing the chance of winning a 15-piece combination in the BB1 and BB2 states, the expected value of the ball output rate in the BB1 and BB2 states is lowered. As a result, it is possible to design to improve the medal acquisition performance in the assist time game.

However, the BB1 state and the BB2 state in the present embodiment correspond to a so-called 1st class special role continuous actuating device, and the game machine provided with the 1st class special role is provided to the market. For this purpose, it is necessary to design so that the expected value of the payout rate of the type 1 special bonus is higher than in the normal state. For this reason, when the expected value of the ball payout rate in the normal state increases, the design is forced to exceed the expected value of the ball payout rate in the BB1 state and the BB2 state, and as a result, A situation arises in which the medal acquisition performance in the assist time game cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

Here, FIG. 15 is an example designed assuming that there is no batting order bell group B, but FIG. is 62.3%. In this design example, the expected value of the payout rate in the assist time game is 295.7% as shown in FIG. In this case, the expected value of the ball payout rate in the BB1 state and the BB2 state must exceed 62.3%. For example, as shown in FIG. An expected value of 63.1% of the ball output rate can be obtained.

On the other hand, FIG. 16 shows an example designed by adopting the technique of the present embodiment in which the batting order bell group B is provided. to the batting order bell group B, as shown in FIG. It is possible to lower the expected value of the ball output rate in the state to 60.7%. In the example employing the method of the present embodiment, the expected value of the ball payout rate in the BB1 state and the BB2 state should be designed to exceed 60.7%. By allocating random numbers to JAC1 and JAC2 in this manner, the expected value of the ball output rate can be suppressed to 61.1%.

In the present embodiment described above, when the batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 24 belonging to the batting order bell group B are won in the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state, the order of the stop operation that makes it possible to win 15 small wins. However, if the batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 24 belonging to the batting order bell group B are won in the normal state, there is no correct batting order and 15 sheets are small for the order of all stop operations. In the normal state, the expected value of the payout rate is lower than in the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state, because the winning combination is treated as an incorrect hitting order that makes it impossible to win a prize. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the degree of freedom in designing the medal acquisition performance in the BB1 state and the BB2 state can be improved by lowering the medal acquisition performance in the normal state.

In addition to the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 24 in the present embodiment, if the number of inserted medals in the BB1 established state is two, there is a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order. When the number of inserted medals is 3, the order of all stop operations is treated as the correct batting order. However, when the number of inserted medals in the BB2 established state is two, a batting order bell may be provided in which the order of all stop operations is treated as the correct batting order. In this way, it is possible to expect the effect of canceling out the effect of the decrease in the ball payout rate due to the reduction in the chances of winning a small win of 15 coins in the normal state, and the ball payout rate in the BB1 established state and the BB2 established state. By increasing the expected value and raising the ball payout rate throughout all games, it becomes easier to design to satisfy the lower limit of the ball payout rate stipulated as a technical standard for gaming machines.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game state is the normal state, when the batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 24 belonging to the batting order bell group B are won, a small winning combination is won even if the stop operation is performed in any manner. Therefore, in a situation where the correct batting order can be notified in the advantageous section, if the game state stays in the normal state, the batting order bell 13 to batting order bell 24 belonging to the batting order bell group B are won. However, the correct batting order notification may not be executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of games played as the condition for ending the AT state can be selected from a plurality of types. good too. For example, whether or not to rewrite the end condition by lottery in the AT state is determined by a rewrite lottery, and when the rewrite lottery is won, the AT game frequency information in the performance state storage area 1918 is updated to rewrite the end condition. may be added to the value of the AT game number counter 1921 by adding a value corresponding to the number of games played as a difference due to rewriting. Even in this case, the number of games in the interval state is set according to the number of games in the AT state by referring to the AT game number information stored in the effect state storage area 1918 at the end of the AT state. It can be performed. In addition, even in a game specification in which an additional lottery is performed in the AT state and the number of games is increased if the additional lottery is won, information corresponding to the total number of games in a series of AT states each time the additional number of games occurs By updating , it is possible to set the number of games in the interval state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the number of games in the interval state is selected depending on whether or not the number of games in the AT state is equal to or greater than 80, which is the threshold value, has been described as an example. The number of games in the state and the number of games in the interval state paired with each other may be prepared in advance so that the number of games in the interval state increases as the number of games in the AT state increases. For example, when the number of games in the AT state is 20, the number of games in the interval state is set to 60, and when the number of games in the AT state is 40, the number of games in the interval state is set to 80, When the number of games in the AT state is 80, the number of games in the interval state is set to 120, and when the number of games in the AT state is 100, the number of games in the interval state is set to 150. A setting mode can be adopted.

In the present embodiment, the case where the end determination of the AT state is determined based on the number of games played has been described as an example. (difference in the number of sheets) or the number of correct batting order notifications in the AT state. It may be set according to the number of increased medals (difference in the number of medals) or the number of correct batting order notifications in the AT state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even if an AT lottery result is obtained in the AT lottery in the interval state, the CZ state after the end of the interval state is informed that the player has the right to shift to the AT state. Although the explanation has been given by taking the case as an example, it is possible to change the state to the AT state in the interval state by performing notification in the final game of the interval state, or by performing continuous effects in several games just before the end of the interval state. You may make it notify that it has a transfer right. If the value of the AT stock number counter 1920 is already greater than or equal to "1" at the start of the interval state, and there is a right to shift to the AT state, that effect is notified in the interval state, and the interval state is terminated. After the termination, the state may be shifted to the AT state without going through the CZ state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, winning (CZ winning) and winning (CZ non-winning) are provided as winning modes of the advantageous zone transition lottery. was set to an AT low probability state or CZ state, but if a winning (AT winning) is further provided and a lottery result of winning (AT winning) is obtained, the production state is changed to non-AT in the advantageous section transition process A transition path for transitioning from the state to the AT state may be provided.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the case where the expected value of the ball payout rate in the interval state is designed to be approximately 100% has been described as an example. Even if it is designed to exceed 100% or designed to be less than 100%, the technique of this embodiment can be applied. Further, in the interval state, the probability of the navigation lottery may be fixed and the correct batting order notification may be performed. Further, in the interval state, the correct batting order notification may not be performed.

BX storage box, UD upper front door, DD lower front door, DW display window,
L1 active line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
BS setting change button, KS setting change key cylinder, SEC section indicator,
EU power unit, ES power switch, SP speaker,
PS reel unit storage space, MAIN main board, SUB sub board,
HP hopper unit, MT medal storage tank, CB cash box,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal dispensing slot, MP medal tray,
100 game control means,
103 setting change means, 105 input reception means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 prize determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means,
170 game state transition control means, 175 AT control means,
180 production control means,
190a game information storage means, 1910 main lottery table storage area,
1911 Stop control table storage area 1912 Winning judgment table storage area
1913 setting value storage area, 1914 credit information storage area,
1915 lottery flag storage area, 1916 game state storage area,
1918 effect state storage area, 1919 CZ game number counter,
1920 AT stock number counter, 1921 AT game number counter,
1922 first clear counter, 1923 second clear counter,
1924 interval counter, 1925 navigation counter,
190b effect information storage means, 1926 effect data storage area,
1927 sub lottery table storage area,
1928 image buffer, 1929 sound buffer,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 250 setting change permission switch,
260 setting change switch, 300 main display,
310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
325 payout medal detection switch, 330 display device, 340 audio device,

Claims (1)

a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the propriety of a plurality of types of wins including small wins and bonuses;
reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game, and using the stopping operation as a trigger, to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery;
Game state transition control means for setting the game state to the bonus established state until the bonus is won when the game state is the normal state and the bonus is won, and setting the game state to the bonus state when the bonus is won. When,
AT control means that can set non-advantageous sections and advantageous sections and performs control to provide operation instruction information for assisting winning of a specific minor combination belonging to the minor combination in the advantageous section;
wherein a winning combination is won when a symbol combination indicating a winning form predetermined for each combination is displayed on an active line, and a game value is paid out based on the winning of the small winning combination. hand,
The internal lottery means
As the modes of winning the small winning combination in the normal state and the bonus established state, there are a plurality of types of specific winning modes in which a plurality of types of the specific small winning combination are won without overlapping each other, and the winning modes of the small winning combination in the bonus state. As a winning mode, there is another winning mode in which the specific minor combination is won in duplicate, and the probability that the lottery result will be another winning mode in the bonus state is different from the lottery result in the normal state and the bonus established state. An internal lottery is conducted so that the probability of becoming one of multiple types of specific winning modes is lower than the probability ,
The reel control means
When the specific winning mode is obtained in the internal lottery in the bonus establishment state, the order of part of the stop operation is treated as the correct hitting order that enables the winning of the specific small winning combination, and the stop operation is different from the correct hitting order. The order of is treated as an incorrect hitting order that makes it impossible to win the specific small winning combination, and control is performed to stop the spinning reels, and if the specific winning mode is obtained in the internal lottery in the normal state, all A gaming machine characterized in that the order of the stop operation is treated as the incorrect hitting order, and control is performed to stop the spinning reels.

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