JP7261471B2 - 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, gaming machines that can play an assist game called Assist Time (AT) that makes it easier to acquire game media such as medals by providing operation instruction information that assists the winning of a role have been well received. (see Patent Document 1). For example, in the method disclosed in Patent Document 1, the expected value of the ball payout rate in a bonus game is designed to be less than 100%, in which the lottery mode of a small winning combination in which game media are paid out as a result of winning is different from that in a normal game. By doing so, the acquisition performance of game media related to the auxiliary game is improved.

JP 2015-116444 A

However, in a gaming machine in which the expected value of the payout rate of a bonus game is lowered to improve the acquisition performance of game media in a supplementary game, the acquisition performance of game media may differ greatly depending on whether the supplementary game is used or not. When designing, there was a problem that it was difficult to meet the lower limit of the ball payout rate stipulated in the technical standards for gaming machines.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for improving the degree of freedom in designing game machines.

(1) The present invention comprises a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining the suitability of a winning combination, rotating the plurality of reels for each game, With the stop operation as a trigger, reel control means for controlling to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery; Winning determination means for determining that a role has been won based on the fact that the indicated pattern combination is displayed on the effective line, a normal state in which an internal lottery is performed with a special role as a lottery target, and that the special role has won A game state transition control means that can set a special state to be transitioned based on, and a privilege granting means that can execute an auxiliary game in which operation instruction information for assisting winning of a predetermined combination is provided, In the special state, the game state transition control means maintains a first game state in which an internal lottery for a shift combination is performed, and a second game state in which a shift combination is won until the shift combination wins a prize. A state and a third game state to be shifted based on the winning of a shift combination can be set, and when the first game state is shifted to the second game state, the acquisition performance of the game medium is increased, The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which, when the second game state is shifted to the third game state, the game medium acquisition performance is lower than that in the first game state.

In the present invention, a second game state in which the game medium acquisition performance is higher than that in the first game state and a third game state in which the game medium acquisition performance is lower than that in the first game state are provided in the special state. To improve acquisition performance of game media in an auxiliary game by coexisting a state exhibiting an effect of lowering the expected value of the payout rate and a state exhibiting an effect of increasing the expected value of the payout rate in a special state. While making it possible, the degree of freedom in designing the game machine can be improved by suitably adjusting the acquisition performance of the game medium throughout the special state.

(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, there are a plurality of types of the shift combination, and in the second game state, the shift combination different from the winning shift combination is maintained while the winning state of the shift combination is maintained. The winning combination may be excluded from the lottery targets of the internal lottery.

In this way, even if any shift combination is won in the first game state, a selection element is generated for winning the winning shift combination, so that the staying rate in the second game state can be increased. can.

(3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the lottery mode for a small winning combination in which game media are paid out in accordance with winning is the same as in the normal state, but in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. At least in the second game state out of the first game state and the second game state, the mode of the stop control may be changed so that the winning rate of a predetermined minor combination is higher than in the normal state.

In this way, it is possible to improve the acquisition performance of the game medium without changing the lottery mode of the minor winning combination.

(4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, there are a plurality of types of specific small wins as small wins for which game media are paid out as a result of winning, and in the privilege game, operation instruction information for assisting the winning of the specific small wins. is provided, and the internal lottery means has a plurality of types of special wins that are won without overlapping each other in the normal state and the first game state and the second game state in the special state. An internal lottery is performed so that a first winning mode exists, and in the third game state in the special state, there is a second winning mode in which a plurality of types of the specific small wins are won in duplicate, and the second winning mode exists. is lower than the probability of obtaining one of the plurality of first winning modes in the first game state and the second game state in the normal state and the special state. can be

In this way, in the third game state, the chances of winning the specific small winning combination are reduced compared to the first game state and the second game state. state can be lowered.

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. 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 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 shows medal acquisition performance in each game state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between winning combinations and symbol combinations in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention; It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining winning modes of small wins and replays in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the order of pressing the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the modified example of the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the order of pressing the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the modified example of the embodiment of the present 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 this embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed number of inserted medals, is set to three, and when the prescribed number of inserted medals is inserted, the first reel R1 to The active line L1 formed by the respective middle stages 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, AT control 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 gaming 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 1917, an AT stock number counter 1918, an AT game number counter 1919, a CZ game number The information stored in the counter 1921, the first clear counter 1922, and the second clear counter 1923 are initialized by initialization processing in the setting change mode. More specifically, lottery flag storage area 1915, game state storage area 1916, effect state storage area 1917, AT stock number counter 1918, AT game number counter 1919, CZ game number counter 1921, in main RAM of game information storage means 190a, A storage area other than the first clear counter 1922 and the second clear counter 1923 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, 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 26 are prepared as small wins. ), batting order bell group B (batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B12), JAC1, and JAC2 are set.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, Replay 1 to Replay 3 are prepared as replays, and normal replay, cherry replay, and watermelon replay are set as replay winning modes, as shown in FIG.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4 have the same lottery mode and winning probability for the minor combination, and the internal lottery table 1 and internal lottery table 2 have the same lottery mode and winning probability for replay. are the same, but the internal lottery table 3 does not target the replay, and the internal lottery table 4 has a higher probability of winning the replay than the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2. 5 differs from the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4 in the lottery mode of the minor combination, and the winning probability of the minor combination is high.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as bonuses, there are a big bonus (BB: an example of a special role), a first regular bonus (RB1: an example of a shift role), and a second regular bonus (RB2: an example of a shift role). The big bonus (BB) is subject to lottery on internal lottery table 1, and the first regular bonus (RB1) and second regular bonus (RB2) are subject to lottery on internal lottery table 3. ing.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as the game state, it is possible to set the normal state, BB established state, and BB state (accessory non-operating state, accessory operating state), and in the lottery table selection process, 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 this embodiment, the winning probability of bonuses and replay winning modes does not change depending on the set value, but the winning probability of some winning modes varies depending on the set value for small wins. However, the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of JAC1 and JAC2.

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. As a combination to which the former carryover possible flag is associated, there are a big bonus (BB), a first regular bonus (RB1), and a second regular bonus (RB2), and small wins and replays correspond to the latter carryover flag. is attached. In the lottery flag setting process, for example, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over until the big bonus (BB) is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 conducts an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a small combination and replay even in a game in which the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the winning state of the bonus lottery flag associated with the carryover possible flag such as the big bonus (BB) is carried over, if a small combination or replay is won, the The lottery flags corresponding to two or more kinds of combinations consisting of the lottery flag of the winning bonus and the lottery flag of the small combination won in the internal lottery and the lottery flag of the 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, red 7 symbol "red 7", bar symbol "BAR", special Symbol 1 "SP1", special symbol 2 "SP2", replay symbol "RP", bell symbol 1 "BL1", bell symbol 2 "BL2", watermelon symbol 1 "WM1", watermelon symbol 2 "WM2", and cherry symbol When "CH" is arranged and the symbols existing within 4 frames from the pressed detection position are drawn onto the effective line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are stopped. It can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the depression detection position, which is the position of the reel when the 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 a batting order bell (batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A12, batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B12) is won, a logic operation is performed according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Specifically, a correct hitting order is set for each of the batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A12 and the batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B12, and a pressing order different from the correct hitting order is treated as an 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 is displayed on the effective line at the stage of stopping each reel. The priority is obtained so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can be displayed is the highest.

In the present embodiment, when one of the batting order bells (an example of the first winning mode) is won, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, an 8-piece small hand (dividend of 8 small prizes) is pressed. Logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the candidate of the stop position that can win a prize is the highest, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order of hitting the wrong answer, a small winning combination (dividend of 1 Logic operation is performed so that the priority of the candidate of the stop position that can win a prize of 100 points is the highest. In this embodiment, eight different small wins are set according to the type of the batting order bell. example) wins, and when batting order bell A2, batting order bell A8, batting order bell B2, and batting order bell B8 are won, small combination 2 (an example of a specific small combination) wins, batting order bell A3, batting order bell A9, batting order bell A small winning combination 3 (an example of a specific small winning combination) is won when B3 and batting order bell B9 are won, and a small winning combination 4 (specific small winning combination) is won when batting order bell A4, batting order bell A10, batting order bell B4, and batting order bell B10 are won. example) wins, and when batting order bell A5, batting order bell A11, batting order bell B5, and batting order bell B11 are won, small combination 5 (an example of a specific small combination) wins, batting order bell A6, batting order bell A12, batting order bell B6 , and when the batting order bell B12 is won, a small winning combination 6 (an example of a specific small winning combination) is won.

In the present embodiment, the setting mode of the correct batting order for each batting order bell is different between when the batting order bell is won in the normal state or in the BB established state and when the batting order bell is elected in the BB state in which the accessory is not activated. In the normal state and in the BB established state, one type of correct batting order is set for each batting order bell, whereas in the BB state in which the accessory is not activated, there are four types of correct batting order for each batting order bell. is set.

In the present embodiment, JAC1 (an example of a second winning mode) and JAC2 are prepared as winning modes in which a plurality of types of small wins are won in addition to the batting order bell. , the priority is obtained so that the priority of the candidate for the stop position where the number of payouts of medals is the largest is the highest.

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.

The stop control table referred to when one of the batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A12 and the batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B12 is won in the internal lottery is as shown in FIGS. 7(A) and 7(B). , a correct hitting order is set for each hitting order bell, and a pressing order different from the correct hitting order is treated as an incorrect hitting order.

In the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when one of the batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A12 and the batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B12 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, , the stop position corresponding to the pressing detection position is set so that 8 small wins are won. A stop position is set.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game state is the normal state or the BB establishment state, as shown in FIG. When the game state is the BB state and the role object non-operating state, as shown in FIG. In the object non-operating state, it is easier to win an 8-piece small winning combination than in the normal state and the BB established state.

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 the small combination 4 wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and JAC2 wins the internal lottery. In the stop control table referred to in the case of the stop operation, the stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that one of the small wins 7 to 10 is won regardless of the mode of the stop operation. When JAC1 is won, the minor win 1 wins in the batting order 1, the minor win 2 wins in the batting order 2, the minor win 3 wins in the batting order 3, the minor win 4 wins in the batting order 4, and the batting order 5 wins. A small winning combination 5 may be won according to the batting order, and a small winning combination 6 may be won according to the batting order of 6. - 特許庁

In addition, in the stop control table referred to when the normal replay is won in the internal lottery, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that the replay 1 wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and when the cherry replay is won. In the stop control table referred to in , the stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that replay 2 wins with priority over replay 1, and if replay 2 cannot win, replay 1 wins. In the stop control table referred to when is won, the stop position for the press detection position is set so that Replay 3 wins with priority over Replay 1 and Replay 1 wins if Replay 3 cannot win. It is

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. 8 to 12, a big bonus (BB), a first regular bonus (RB1), a second regular bonus (RB2) are generated according to the combination of symbols displayed on the active line when each reel is stopped. ), replay 1 to replay 3, and small winning combination 1 to 26 are prepared.

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.

The game state transition control means 170, as shown in FIGS. 13(A) and 13(B), is a normal state, a BB establishment state, and a BB state (accessory non-operating state, accessory operating state). A game state transition control process for shifting the state is performed. 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 a plurality of types of game states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the BB established state. Specifically, in the normal state, when the big bonus (BB) is won, the game shifts to the BB established state. In the normal state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 4, the replay winning probability is set to about 1/7.3 or more, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 1 that is present.

The BB established state is a gaming state that shifts when a big bonus (BB) is won in an internal lottery. Among the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 shown in FIG. An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 2 which is set identically to 2 and excludes the big bonus (BB) from the lottery objects.

In addition, in the BB established state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the activated line. Then, the game state transition control means 170 shifts the game state from the BB establishment state to the BB state.

The BB state (an example of a special state) is a gaming state that is shifted to when a symbol combination indicating a winning form of a big bonus (BB) is displayed on an activated line, as shown in FIG. 13(B). , until the end condition of the BB state is established, the game state shifts between the role product non-operating state (non-inside, RB inside) and the role product operating state. In the BB state, an internal lottery is performed by referring to any one of the internal lottery tables 3 to 5 among the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 shown in FIG.

The role non-operating state is a gaming state that is set when the BB state is started by winning a big bonus (BB). An internal lottery is performed by referring to either the internal lottery table 3 or the internal lottery table 4 of the table 5. - 特許庁

Specifically, at the beginning of the BB state, the game state is set to non-inside of the non-operating state of the accessory (an example of the first game state), and in non-inside of the non-operating state of the accessory, the first regular bonus (RB1) and the second regular bonus (RB2) lottery flags are in a non-win state, the first regular bonus (RB1) and the second regular bonus (RB2) are subject to the lottery, and the replay is subject to the lottery. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 3 in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is set to be the same as the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2.例文帳に追加

Then, when the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) is won in the non-internal state of the non-operating role, it becomes the inside of the RB in the non-operating state of the role (an example of the second game state), and the role When the first regular bonus (RB1) is won inside the RB in the non-operating state, the winning state of the lottery flag of the first regular bonus (RB1) remains until the first regular bonus (RB1) is won. When the second regular bonus (RB2) is won, the winning state of the lottery flag for the second regular bonus (RB2) is maintained until the second regular bonus (RB2) is won. In addition, inside the RB in the non-operating state, the first regular bonus (RB1) and the second regular bonus (RB2) are excluded from the lottery, and the probability of winning the replay is higher than the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2. An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 4 in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is set to be the same as that of the internal lottery table 3. - 特許庁

In addition, it is possible to shift from the accessory non-operating state to the accessory operating state, and when the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) is won in the accessory non-operating state, the transition to the accessory operating state is performed. do. In this embodiment, even when the role product operating state ends, if the end condition of the BB state is not satisfied, the transition to the non-internal state of the role product non-operating state is performed.

The role product operating state (an example of the third game state) is a game state that shifts when the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) is won, and the role product operating state is used in the BB state. An internal lottery table 5, which is different from the internal lottery tables 3 and 4 in terms of winning modes of small wins, is referred to and performed.

In addition, in the accessory operation state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is established based on the number of times the small combination has been won and the number of times the game has been played. When the turn is reached, the termination condition of the accessory operating state is satisfied, and the game state transition control means 170 determines that if the termination condition of the BB state is not satisfied when the termination condition of the accessory operating state is satisfied, the accessory operating state , and control to return to the non-internal state of the non-operating state of the role product.

In the BB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the game in the BB 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 BB state and return the game state to the normal state. In this embodiment, count information about the number of payouts in the BB state is stored in the gaming state storage area 1916. FIG. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the lottery flag for the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) is set to the winning state at the end of the BB state, the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) The lottery flags of the bonus (RB1) and the second regular bonus (RB2) are both reset to the non-win state.

The AT control means 175 (an example of privilege granting means), as shown in FIG. 14, changes the production state among a plurality of types of production states including a non-AT state, an AT low probability state, an AT state, and a CZ state. Under a predetermined condition, the production state is set to AT state (assist time state), and based on the value of the AT game number counter 1919, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the AT state is established, and the condition for ending the AT state is established. Control is performed to end the AT state in accordance with. In this embodiment, the information indicating the staying effect state is stored in the effect state storage area 1917 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. By displaying information corresponding to (an example of operation instruction information), correct batting order information is performed to assist winning of 8 small wins (small win 1 to small win 6). At the time of winning, an image corresponding to the correct hitting order is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to assist the winning of the 8 small wins (small win 1 to small win 6). It is possible to play an assist time game (an example of an auxiliary game) in which medals are more likely to be obtained than the game that is played.

Also, as shown in FIG. 15, 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, in the game in the normal section, when the game state is the normal state, the AT control means 175 selects the batting order bell belonging to the batting order bell group A or the batting order bell group B by internal lottery, normal replay, cherry replay, watermelon play, and a big bonus (BB), an advantageous zone transition lottery is performed based on the winning mode, and if the game state is the BB established state, the batting order bell group A or batting order bell B is selected by internal lottery. An advantageous zone transition lottery is conducted based on the winning mode of any one of the batting order bell belonging to the group, normal replay, cherry replay, and watermelon replay. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the BB state, the advantageous zone transition lottery is not performed.

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 zone transition lottery table, the advantageous zone winning or losing is assigned to the internal lottery random number associated with each winning mode that triggers the execution of the advantageous zone transition lottery. If the obtained random number value is associated with the winning mode that triggers the execution of the advantageous interval transition lottery and is associated with the advantageous interval winning in the advantageous interval transition lottery table, it is determined that the advantageous interval transition lottery has been won. be judged.

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, the effect state is shifted to the AT low probability state in the advantageous section transition processing. It should be noted that it may be possible to determine whether the effect state is shifted to the AT low probability state or the AT state in the advantageous section transition processing by setting two or more kinds of winning modes of the advantageous section transition lottery.

Then, the AT control means 175 wins a batting order bell belonging to the batting order bell group A or the batting order bell group B, cherry replay, or watermelon play in an internal lottery when the effect state is the AT low probability state or CZ state in the advantageous section. An AT lottery will be held based on what has been done. 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 lottery wins or loses are assigned to random numbers for the internal lottery associated with winning modes that trigger the execution of the AT lottery, and the random numbers obtained for the internal lottery are: Winning the AT lottery when it is associated with any of batting order bell, cherry replay, or watermelon play belonging to batting order bell group A or batting order bell group B, and is associated with AT winning in the AT lottery table. It is determined that 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. 16, 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 AT winning, the AT control means 175 performs control to shift the performance state from the AT low probability state to the AT state. Further, the AT control means 175 adds a constant value "1" to the AT stock number counter 1918 based on the AT winning lottery result, and shifts the effect state to the AT state with the end of the game. At this time, a constant value "1" is subtracted from the AT stock number counter 1920, and the AT game number counter 1919 is set to a value "50" corresponding to 50 times of games, which is the condition for ending the AT state.

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 the batting order bell belonging to the batting order bell group A or the batting order bell group B is won in the AT state, the correct batting order notification and prize-winning assist effect for informing the correct batting order 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, a hitting order number is set for each correct hitting order. The batting order 1 to batting order 6 shown in FIG. 7 correspond to the batting order numbers. The batting order number is one of 3), '04' (4th batting order), '05' (5th batting order), and 06 (6th batting order).

Also, the AT control means 175 performs an additional lottery based on the winning of cherry replay or watermelon play in the internal lottery when the effect state is the AT state in the advantageous section. In the additional lottery, a random number obtained for the internal lottery is compared with an additional lottery table stored in a main lottery table storage area 1910, and whether or not the additional lottery is won is determined according to the comparison result. In the additional lottery table, the random numbers for the internal lottery associated with the winning mode that triggers the execution of the additional lottery are assigned with additional winning or losing, and the random number obtained for the internal lottery is cherry. If it is associated with either replay or watermelon play and is associated with additional winning in the additional lottery table, it is determined that the additional lottery has been won. Then, in the present embodiment, the AT control means 175 adds a constant value “1” to the AT stock number counter 1918 based on the fact that an additional winning lottery result is obtained in the additional lottery.

When the value of the AT game number counter 1919, 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 conditions for ending the AT state are met. Set the production state to CZ state. In the present embodiment, when the AT control means 175 shifts the effect state to the CZ state, the number of games to be the termination condition of the CZ state is set to 50 times, and the set number of games is equivalent to 50 times. A value of “50” is set in the CZ game number counter 1921 .

In the CZ state of the present embodiment, when a special batting order role is won, the correct batting order notification and admission assistance effect are performed. Since no prize-winning effect is performed, the medal acquisition performance is such that the number of medals in the player's hand gradually decreases (the expected value of the ball output rate is less than 100%). In addition, in this embodiment, the medal acquisition performance in the AT state is sufficiently higher than in the CZ state, and the net increase in the number of medals per game is about 2.4 (the expected value of the ball output rate is about 180%). ).

Then, the AT control means 175 subtracts a constant value "1" corresponding to one game from the value of the CZ game number counter 1921 every time a game is played in the CZ state, and the value of the CZ game number counter 1921 becomes the initial value " 0”, it is determined that the end condition of the CZ state is established, and the transition destination of the effect state is determined based on the value of the AT stock number counter 1918. Specifically, if the value of the AT stock number counter 1918 is greater than the initial value "0", the effect state of the transition destination is set to the AT state, and the value of the AT stock number counter 1918 is set to the initial value "0". In the case of , the production state of the transition destination is set to the AT low probability state.

In the CZ state, the AT lottery is performed as described above, but even if the lottery result of the AT lottery wins the AT lottery, the value of the AT stock number counter 1918 only increases, and the AT lottery stays in the advantageous section. Then, at least until the end condition of the CZ state (that the value of the CZ game number counter 1921 reaches the initial value "0") is established, there is no transition to another effect 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 satisfied. 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 satisfied.

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 1917, an AT stock number counter 1918, an AT game number counter 1919, a CZ game number counter 1921, a first clear counter 1922, and a second clear counter The information stored in 1923 is initialized by initialization processing accompanying the end of the advantageous section. More specifically, an effect state storage area 1917, an AT stock number counter 1918, an AT game number counter 1919, a CZ game number counter 1921, a first clear counter 1922, and a second clear counter 1923 in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. A storage area other than the information holding area 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 production state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the AT stock number counter 1918, AT game number counter 1919, CZ game number counter 1921, and first clear counter 1922 and the value of the second clear counter 1923 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, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the AT stock number counter 1918 and the AT game number counter 1919, the values of the CZ game number counter 1921, the first clear counter 1922, and the second clear counter 1923 are initialized to initial values (eg, 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 current production state is forcibly terminated and the production state is initialized to a non-AT state, and an AT stock number counter 1918, an AT game number counter 1919, a CZ game number counter 1921, a first clear counter 1922, and a second clear counter. A value of 1923 is initialized to an initial value (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 values of AT stock number counter 1918, AT game number counter 1919, CZ game number counter 1921, first clear counter 1922, and second clear counter 1923 are initialized (for example, 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.

When the performance state is the AT state, the performance control means 180 notifies the correct batting order when the batting order bell belonging to the batting order bell group A or the batting order bell group B is won, and eight small wins (small win 1 to minor win). Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute the prize winning assist effect for assisting the winning of 6).

In addition, when playing a game in the AT state or in the CZ state, the effect control means 180 displays the remaining number of games played until the AT state or the CZ state ends on the liquid crystal display LCD or the like. It controls to execute the remaining number display effect to be displayed on the display device 330 of . In the remaining number display production, when the value of the AT game number counter 1919 or the CZ game number counter 1921 is subtracted by playing a game, the display content is such that the remaining number of games is also reduced so as to reflect the subtraction. is changed.

In addition, the effect control means 180, when obtaining the lottery result of AT winning in the AT lottery executed in the CZ state, the final game of the CZ state (the game in which the value of the CZ game number counter 1921 is the initial value "0") The notification about having the right to shift to the AT state is withheld until the end of the game in the CZ state, and if the value of the AT stock number counter 1918 is greater than the initial value "0" in the final game in the CZ state, the right to shift to the AT state Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the sound device 340 to execute an AT confirmation effect for notifying that there is a

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 the present embodiment First, in the present embodiment, the expectation of the ball output rate in the BB state role product operation state that transitions due to the winning of the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) in the BB state By lowering the value, a method is adopted to improve the medal acquisition performance in the assist time game.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the game state, it is possible to set a normal state, a BB established state, and a BB state (accessory non-operating state, accessory operating state). Among them, in the normal state, the BB established state, and the BB state in which the accessory is not activated, the lottery mode for the minor combination is the same, and in the BB state in the accessory activated state, the lottery mode for the minor combination is different from that in the other game states. different. This is because the role product operating state in the BB state is a game state in which the first class special role product defined in the technical standards is operating, and in other game states, the role product is not operating. This is due to the fact that the lottery mode of the minor winning combination cannot be changed because there is no winning combination.

In the present embodiment, by devising the lottery mode of the 8-piece small winning combination in the BB state accessory operating state, the expected value of the payout rate is can be lowered, and in the normal state, the BB established state, and the non-operating state of the BB state, 8 small wins of 6 kinds of small wins 1 to 6 win the batting order bell. On the other hand, in the role product operating state of the BB state, 6 types of 8 small wins are repeatedly won in the winning mode of JAC1, and the winning mode of JAC1 is selected. The probability of obtaining is lower than the probability of obtaining the winning mode of any of the batting order bells in other game states. As a result, the chances of winning an 8-piece small winning combination in the BB state accessory operating state are reduced compared to other game states, so the expected value of the ball output rate even in the situation where the first class special accessory is operating. can be lowered.

Here, in a gaming machine called a slot machine as in the present embodiment, the expected value of the ball output rate is set within a predetermined range according to the technical standards in order to prevent the shooting performance from significantly increasing due to the medal acquisition performance. It is stipulated that it should be designed to fit inside. For this reason, in the game specification for performing the assist time game as in the present embodiment, by lowering the expected value of the ball output rate of the game in which the accessory is activated, By improving the medal acquisition performance in the assist time game that is played, it is possible to satisfy the upper limit regulation of the ball output rate stipulated by the technical standards.

In other words, in the game specifications for playing the assist time game, the lower the expected value of the ball output rate of the game in which the accessory is activated, the more the medal acquisition performance of the assist time game can be improved, but there is a problem. What comes into play is the lower limit of the ball payout ratio stipulated in the above technical standards.

More specifically, the first type special accessory to which the first regular bonus (RB1) and the second regular bonus (RB2) in the present embodiment correspond has medal acquisition performance by changing the lottery mode of minor wins. Since the original purpose is to raise Such design is not permitted. Therefore, if the expected value of the ball payout rate in the game in which the accessories are activated is lowered too much, the ball payout rate in the game in the normal state will be further lowered, and as a result, It has become difficult to meet the lower limit regulation on the ball payout rate stipulated by the technical standards.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a technique is adopted in which the expected value of the payout rate is increased by making the mode of stop control in the non-operating state of the accessory in the BB state different from that in the normal state or in the established state of the BB.

Specifically, in the normal state, the BB established state, and the BB state in which the role product is not activated, the batting order bell group A (batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A bell A12) and a batting order bell group B (batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B12) are provided. Among them, in the BB state, when the accessory is not activated, the batting order bell belonging to the batting order bell group A is stopped and controlled. is changed, and in the normal state and in the BB establishment state, there is one type of correct batting order for the batting order bell belonging to the batting order bell group A, whereas in the BB state in which the accessory is not activated, the batting order belonging to the batting order bell group A As for the bell, the correct hitting order is increased to four types.

In the present embodiment, by changing the stop control of the batting order bells belonging to the batting order bell group A, the prize winning rate of the 8-piece small combination cannot be changed in the BB state in which the accessory is not activated, so that the lottery mode of the minor combination cannot be changed. Even in this situation, it is possible to improve the expected value of the pay-out rate as compared to the normal state and the BB established state.

Here, FIG. 16 shows a design example of each game state to which the method of this embodiment is applied. Even if it is designed to fall below the lower limit regulation (60%) set, the lower limit regulation is achieved by demonstrating the effect of raising the expected value of the ball output rate through all games by using the BB state accessory non-operating state. It is possible to realize a design that satisfies

In the present embodiment, in consideration of the fact that the expected value of the ball output rate is lowered by excluding replays from the lottery target while the role is not in operation, only inside the RB in the role is inactive However, the mode of stop control for the batting order bell belonging to the batting order bell group A is changed even during the non-inside of the non-operating state of the role object. is high, the batting order bells belonging to the batting order bell group A may be stopped in the same manner as in the normal state and the BB established state during the non-internal period of the accessory non-operating state.

In the present embodiment, as an example of a method of increasing the staying rate in the RB in the BB state role object non-operating state, two types of regular bonuses are drawn for lottery while the role object non-operating state is not inside. A selection element is generated in relation to winning a regular bonus within the active RB. Thus, in the present embodiment, by increasing the difficulty of transition to the role product operating state in the BB state, the rate of stay in the RB in the role product non-operating state in the BB state is increased. In addition, it is also possible to deal with this by lowering the stay rate during non-internal non-operating state, for example, by increasing the winning probability of the regular bonus during non-internal non-operating state. To increase the rate of stay in the inside of the RB in the non-operating state of the role object as a result of making it difficult to stay in the non-inside of the non-operating state of the role object in the BB state by facilitating the transition into the inside of the RB in the operating state. can also

Further, in the present embodiment, there is a case where a loss (not winning) occurs in the internal lottery inside the RB in the BB state in which the accessory is inactive, but in the RB in the BB state in which the accessory is inactive. Either a small winning combination or a replay may always be won without losing (non-winning). In this way, it is possible to provide an opportunity to shift to the BB state role product operating state only in the game in which the regular bonus is won in the non-inside of the BB state role product non-operating state, and as a result, the BB state. , it is possible to increase the staying rate inside the RB in the non-operating state of the role product.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the medal acquisition performance in the BB state is higher than the medal acquisition performance in the RB in the non-operating state of the role object and in the non-operating state of the role object. By providing a role product operating state lower than the non-internal state of the non-operating state, in a series of BB states, the effect of lowering the expected value of the payout rate and the effect of raising the expected value of the payout rate are achieved. The degree of freedom in designing the game machine by making it possible to preferably adjust the medal acquisition performance throughout the BB state while improving the medal acquisition performance in the assist time game by combining the state of exhibiting can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the replay winning probability is the same in the normal state and the BB established state, but the replay winning probability may be higher in the BB established state than in the normal state. In addition, in the present embodiment, replays were excluded from the lottery targets during the non-internal state of the non-operating state of the accessory in the BB state. An internal lottery may be conducted.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible. Modifications will be introduced below. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as methods for realizing the present invention.

In this modification, in addition to the winning combination set in the above embodiment, small winning combination 27 to small winning combination 30 are newly prepared as shown in FIG. He is trying to win by overlapping with the winning mode.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, in the internal lottery table 1 referred to in the normal state, the big bonus (BB) is overlapped with JAC2, the special batting order combination 1, the special batting order combination 2, and the special batting order combination 3. I am getting elected.

In this modified example, the suitability of a minor combination is determined in a manner different from that of the above-described embodiment. As shown in FIG. The minor combinations included in the winning modes of the batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B12 belong to are different from those in the above embodiment, and special batting order combination 1 to special batting order combination 3 and chance combination are newly provided.

Especially in this modification, when the big bonus (BB) and the special batting order combination are won, there is a correct batting order according to the relationship between the big bonus (BB) and the special batting order combination. A pressing order different from the hitting order is treated as an incorrect hitting order. Then, in the logic calculation related to the determination of the stop position when one of the special batting roles is won in the situation where the big bonus (BB) is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, each At the stage of stopping the reels, the priority is obtained so that the candidate of the stop position that can display the symbol combination that constitutes the largest number of winning forms on the activated line has the highest priority. In addition, in the logic calculation related to the determination of the stop position when one of the special batting roles is won in the situation where the big bonus (BB) is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, The priority is obtained so that the priority of the stop position candidate with which the number of payouts of medals is the largest is the highest.

It should be noted that, within the pull-in range with respect to the depression detection position, there are stop position candidates with the possibility of winning a big bonus (BB) and a small winning combination, and stop position candidates with a possibility of winning only with a small winning combination. , if the number of payouts for these stop position candidates is the same, the stop position candidate that has the possibility of winning a big bonus (BB) and a small winning combination has the possibility of winning only a small winning combination. A logic operation is performed to give higher priority than the position candidates. Therefore, when the big bonus (BB) and the special batting order combination are won at the same time, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the small combination included in the special batting order always wins. However, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the wrong hitting order, which is a pressing order different from the correct hitting order, a small win included in the special hitting order is won, and a big bonus (BB) is won. A logic calculation is performed so that there is a case where none of the winnings is won.

In addition, in this modification, each reel is stopped when a special batting order combination (special batting order combination 1 to special batting order combination 3) is won in the BB state role product non-operating state (non-internal, RB internal). The priority is obtained so that the candidate of the stop position that can display the symbol combination showing the most winning forms on the activated line has a higher priority.

In this modified example, if any special batting order role is won in the BB state role product non-operating state (non-inside, RB inside), a prize can be won according to the type of reel to be stopped first. The small winning combination is different, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the pressing order (batting order 1, 2) to stop the first reel R1 first, the stop positions where the small winning combination 7 to small winning combination 10 can be won. The candidate has the highest priority, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the pressing order (batting order 3, 4) to stop the second reel R2 first, it is possible to win a small win 19 to a small win 22. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the pressing order (batting order 5, 6) to stop the third reel R3 first, the small win 15 to small win 18 are played. A logic operation is performed so that the priority of the winning stop position candidate is the highest.

Further, in this modification, when a batting order bell belonging to either the batting order bell group A or the batting order bell group B is won, if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the incorrect batting order, there is a possibility that neither combination wins. As shown in FIGS. 20(A) and 20(B), it is referred to when any one of the batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A12 and the batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B12 is won. In the stop control table, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct order, the stop positions corresponding to the pressing detection positions are set so that an 8-piece small winning combination is won. The stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set so that when pressed down, there are cases where one small winning combination is won and cases where no winning combination is won.

20(A) and FIG. 20(B), the contents of the parentheses of "1 sheet small hand (1/2)" and "1 sheet small hand (1/4)" indicate that the stop operation can be performed in the order in which they are pressed. It shows the winning rate of one small winning combination (ratio of combinations of pressed detection positions that win one small winning combination to all combinations of pressed detection positions) in the case of being performed. For example, in the case of "1 small winning combination (1/4)", on the premise that the timing of the stop operation is random, 1 small winning combination is won with a probability of 1/4, and 3/4. There is a probability of 4 that neither hand wins.

Also in this modification, when the game state is the normal state or the BB establishment state, as shown in FIG. When the game state is the BB state role product non-operating state, as shown in FIG. In the object non-operating state, it is easier to win an 8-piece small winning combination than in the normal state and the BB established state.

Also, in the stop control table referred to when any one of the special batting order combination 1 to the special batting order combination 3 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 21(A) or FIG. 21(B), The stop position is set with respect to the depression detection position so that the contents of the stop control are different.

For example, when the special batting order is won in the normal state or the BB established state, the big bonus (BB) is also won in duplicate, and in this way the big bonus (BB) is won and the special batting order is won. As shown in FIG. 21(A), in the stop control table referred to when any of the special batting combinations 1 to 3 is won, the correct batting order is set for each special batting order. A different pressing order is treated as an incorrect batting order, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a small combination (special batting order 1: minor combination 7 to 10, special batting order combination 2: minor combination 19 ~ Small winning combination 22, special batting order combination: small combination 15 to small combination 18) always wins, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the order of incorrect batting order, different minor combinations (special Batting order role 1: small win 27 or small role 28, special batting order role 2: small role 28 or small role 29, special batting order role 3: small role 27 or small role 29) wins and big bonus (BB) The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a case of winning and a case of winning a small winning combination (small winning combination 7 to 10, small winning combination 15 to 22) commonly included in each special batting order combination. is set.

In this way, when the special batting order combination 1 and the big bonus (BB) are won at the same time, the replay symbol "RP" is shared on the first reel R1 for the winning modes of the small combination 7 to small combination 10. Due to the assigned relationship, the pressing order that stops the first reel R1 first becomes the correct hitting order, and the replay symbol "RP" is valid on the first reel R1 for the small winning combination 27, the small winning combination 28 and the big bonus (BB). It becomes impossible to win a prize when it is displayed on the line. As for the winning form of the small win 27 and the big bonus (BB), the watermelon symbol 2 "WM2" is commonly assigned to the second reel R2, and the small win 27, the small win 28 and the big bonus (BB) are allotted. As for the winning mode, the bar symbol "BAR" and the special symbol 2 "SP2" are commonly assigned to the third reel R3, thereby making it possible to win a big bonus (BB) in the order of incorrect hitting.

In addition, when the special batting order combination 2 and the big bonus (BB) are won at the same time, the cherry symbol "CH" is commonly assigned to the second reel R2 for the prize types of the small combination 19 to 22. Therefore, the pressing order for stopping the second reel R2 first is the correct hitting order, and for the small winning combination 28, the small winning combination 29, and the big bonus (BB), the cherry symbol "CH" is on the effective line on the second reel R2. It becomes impossible to win a prize when it is displayed above. As for the winning forms of the small winning combination 28, the small winning combination 29 and the big bonus (BB), the watermelon symbol 2 "WM2" is commonly assigned to the first reel R1, and the small winning combination 28 and the big bonus (BB) are allotted. As for the winning mode, the bar symbol "BAR" and the special symbol 2 "SP2" are commonly assigned to the third reel R3, thereby making it possible to win a big bonus (BB) in the order of incorrect hitting.

Further, when the special batting order combination 3 and the big bonus (BB) are won in duplicate, the watermelon pattern 1 "WM1" is commonly assigned to the third reel R3 for the winning forms of the small combination 15 to 18. Therefore, the pressing order for stopping the third reel R3 first is the correct hitting order, and the watermelon symbol 1 "WM1" is placed on the third reel R3 for the small winning combination 27, the small winning combination 29 and the big bonus (BB). It becomes impossible to win a prize when it is displayed on the activated line. As for the winning form of the small win 29 and the big bonus (BB), the watermelon symbol 2 "WM2" is commonly assigned to the first reel R1, and the small win 27, the small win 29 and the big bonus (BB) are allotted. As for the winning mode, the watermelon symbol 2 "WM2" is commonly assigned to the second reel R2, so that a big bonus (BB) can be won in the order of hitting incorrect answers.

In addition, for example, in the BB state, the role object non-operating state (during non-inside, inside RB), the stop control table referred to when any of the special batting order combination 1 to special batting order combination 3 is won is shown in FIG. As shown in B), when the stop button B1 is pressed in the pressing order (batting order 1, 2) to stop the first reel R1 first, regardless of which special batting order combination is won, a small combination 7 to 7 is played. When one of the small wins 10 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the pressing order (batting order 3, 4) to stop the second reel R2 first, one of the small wins 19 to 22 is won. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the pressing order (batting order 5, 6) to win and stop the third reel R3 first, the pressing detection position is such that one of the small wins 15 to 18 wins. A stop position is set for

As described above, in this modification, even if the special batting order role and the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) are won in duplicate in the RB in the non-operating state of the role in the BB state. By winning a small combination included in the special batting order regardless of the order of the stop operation, a first regular bonus (RB1) or a second regular bonus (RB2) is won in the game in which the special batting order is won. can't.

Therefore, in this modified example, it is possible to create a situation in which it is difficult to win the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) inside the RB in the non-operating state of the BB state. In particular, in this modification, as in the above-described embodiment, the correct batting order for the batting order bell group A is increased in the BB state accessory non-operating state, and the winning rate of the 8-piece small combination is higher than in the normal state and the BB established state. Therefore, even if the player erroneously wins the big bonus (BB) by performing the stop operation without following the notification of the correct batting order performed when the special batting order is won in the advantageous section, the BB It is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss by increasing the rate of stay in the state in which the accessory is not activated.

In addition, in this modification, even if a chance combination is won in a situation where the bonuses (big bonus (BB), first regular bonus (RB1), second regular bonus (RB2)) are won, the small combination 30 is awarded. It is possible to win the bonus that has been won when the player could not win the prize. That is, in the present modification, within the RB in the BB state in which the role object is not activated, the opportunity to win the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) is provided only in the game in which the chance combination is won. will be

In addition, in this modification, when the game state is the normal state or the BB establishment state in the advantageous section, the correct batting order notification and prize-winning assistance are provided to notify the correct batting order when the special batting order role is won regardless of the performance state. A performance is held. That is, in this modified example, when a batting order bell belonging to the batting order bell group A or batting order bell group B is won and when a special batting order role is won in the advantageous section, the correct batting order notification and prize-winning assistance effect are executed. The correct hitting order notification regarding the bell is executed when the performance state is AT state even in the advantageous section, and the correct hitting order notification and winning assistance performance regarding the special batting order role are executed in the advantageous section and the game state is normal state or BB. If it is established, it is executed even if the performance state is not the AT state.

In this modified example described above, as modes of winning the small combination, a chance combination and a special batting order combination 1 to a special batting order combination 3 are set. In this case, if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the order of correct hitting, the big bonus (BB) cannot be won, and if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the order of incorrect hitting, the big bonus (BB) can be awarded. For the reel that stops first in the order of correct strokes, the symbols constituting the winning form of the small winning combination 7 to small winning combination 10, the small winning combination 15 to small winning combination 18, or the small winning combination 19 to small winning combination 22 are displayed on the effective line. The stop position is determined so as to be displayed at the top, and the reel that stops first in the order of incorrect batting has a prize form of a small win 27, a small win 28, or a small win 29, and a prize form of a big bonus (BB). The stop position is determined so as to display the symbols common to .

That is, in this modification, when the special batting order and the big bonus (BB) are won in duplicate, the correct batting order uses a small combination that does not have the same pattern as the winning form of the big bonus (BB). In order to avoid winning the big bonus (BB), the correct hitting order uses a small combination with the same pattern as the winning form of the big bonus (BB) to secure the opportunity to win the big bonus (BB). ing. As described above, in this modification, even if a small combination is won in the internal lottery, the opportunity to win the big bonus (BB) can be ensured, and it is easy to avoid winning the big bonus (BB) according to the order of pressing. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing the game machine can be improved as compared with the case where an opportunity to win a big bonus (BB) is provided only when the result of the internal lottery is a loss (non-winning).

In addition, in this modification, the number of medals to be paid out when a small winning combination included in the special batting order wins is one, which is less than the prescribed number of inserted medals. Therefore, according to this modified example, it is possible to suppress the influence on the increase of the payout rate due to the provision of the winning mode of the small combination for securing the chance of winning the big bonus (BB). In particular, in this modification, even in a situation where the production state is not in the AT state in the advantageous section, when the special batting order role is won, the correct batting order is notified and one small combination is won. Therefore, the game that is not in the AT state. In consideration of lowering the ball output rate in , it is preferable to keep the payout of the small combination that wins in the correct batting order at the time of winning the special batting order as low as possible. becomes. However, the payout for a minor combination included in the special batting order combination may be two or three or more.

In this modification, the correct batting order was notified when a special batting order role was won in the advantageous section in order to prevent the game from being played in the BB state in the market. A game specification may be used as a game section for suppressing a rapid increase.

Further, in this modification, the special batting order combination is won in duplicate with the big bonus (BB), and when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the incorrect batting order, the big bonus (BB) becomes the small combination 27, It is easier to win than the small winning combination 28 or the small winning combination 29.例文帳に追加Specifically, in the incorrect batting order, in a situation where the winning combination is either the big bonus (BB), the small combination 27, the small combination 28, or the small combination 29, the small combination 27, the small combination 28 Alternatively, the number of combinations of press detection positions that can win the small win 29 is 500, while the number of combinations of press detection positions that can win the big bonus (BB) is 1000. Since the total number of combinations is 8000, the winning rate for small wins 27, 28 or 29 is 1/16 (500/8000), and the winning rate for big bonus (BB) is 1/8 ( 1000/8000), and the big bonus (BB) is easier to win.

Especially in this modification, different symbols are assigned to the first reel R1 between the winning form of the small win 27 and the winning form of the big bonus (BB). There is no pressing detection position that can aim at winning the bonus (BB) at the same time, and different symbols are assigned to the second reel R2 for the winning form of the small win 28 and the winning form of the big bonus (BB). However, for the second reel R2, there is no pressing detection position that can aim at winning the small winning combination 28 and winning the big bonus (BB) at the same time, and the winning form of the small winning combination 29 and the winning of the big bonus (BB) do not exist. Different symbols are assigned to the third reel R3, but there is no depression detection position for the third reel R3 at which the winning of the small combination 29 and the winning of the big bonus (BB) can be aimed at at the same time. Therefore, when the special batting order and the big bonus (BB) are won at the same time, and the stop operation is performed in the incorrect batting order, the patterns constituting the winning form of the big bonus (BB) are within the drawing range. If the stop operation is performed so as to be included in , the symbol combination showing the winning form of the big bonus (BB) can be displayed without being hindered by the small winning combination 27, the small winning combination 28, or the small winning combination 29. . That is, if the stop operation is performed so that the symbols constituting the winning form of the big bonus (BB) are not included in the drawing range, even if the stop operation is performed in the incorrect batting order when the special batting order is won, the big bonus is performed. (BB) can be avoided. Further, by devising the arrangement of symbols constituting the winning forms of the small winning combination 27, the small winning combination 28, and the small winning combination 29, it is possible to lower the winning rate of the big bonus (BB) than in the case of this modification. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately control the frequency of winning bonuses.

In addition, in this modification, when the special batting order and the big bonus (BB) are won at the same time, if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct batting order, a winning form that can be displayed on the effective line is provided. By determining the stop position so as to maximize the number of symbol combinations shown, the symbols constituting the winning forms of the small winning combination 7 to 10, the small winning combination 15 to 18, or the small winning combination 19 to 22 are validated. When displayed on the line and stop operation is performed in accordance with the order of hitting incorrect answers, the stop position is determined so that the number of payouts of medals is maximized, thereby achieving a winning form of big bonus (BB) and a small win 27. , a small win 28, or a small win 29 are displayed on the active line.

In particular, in this modification, when the special batting order and the big bonus (BB) are won at the same time, the stop operation is performed along the incorrect batting order, and the pull-in range of the press detection position corresponding to the stop operation. There may be multiple stop position candidates that maximize the number of medals paid out, and there may be a stop position candidate that can win only a small win, a small win and a big bonus (BB). When the stop position candidates for winning a prize are included in the pull-in range, the stop position candidates for winning a small combination and a big bonus (BB) are preferentially determined to determine the stop position of the reel. .

That is, in this modification, the control rules related to the determination of the stop position are changed according to the order in which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. By changing the priority of the stop position where the symbols constituting the winning form are displayed on the effective line, as a result, the bonus that assigns the symbols common to the winning form of the small winning form 27, 28 or 29 It is possible to decide whether or not to allow a prize, and even in a situation where the big bonus (BB) and a small combination with higher priority than the big bonus (BB) are won in duplicate, the big bonus (BB) wins. can appropriately secure opportunities for

In addition, in this modified example, when a special batting order role is won in an internal lottery in an advantageous section, the correct batting order is notified even if the player is not in the AT state. In this way, it is possible to construct an operation interface that reliably avoids winning the big bonus (BB) by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified correct hitting order. It is possible to reduce the operation burden on the player.

In addition, in the present modification, when a special batting role is won in the normal state or in the BB establishment state, an opportunity to win a big bonus (BB) is provided by differentiating the mode of stop control between the correct batting order and the incorrect batting order. On the other hand, in the non-operating state of the role product in the BB state (during non-inside, inside RB), when a special batting order role is won, a small combination is won regardless of the order of the stop operation. By inhibiting the winning of the regular bonus (RB1) and the second regular bonus (RB2) to make it difficult to shift to the role product operating state, the inside of the RB in the role product non-operating state with high medal acquisition performance in the BB state can improve the retention rate of

In this modified example, the big bonus (BB) is always won by overlapping with the special batting order role in the normal state, but the big bonus (BB) is won alone without overlapping with other roles in the normal state. An internal lottery may be performed so that there is a winning mode to win.

Also, in this modification, when a special batting order role is won inside the RB in the state of BB where the role product is not activated, the pattern showing the winning form that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the order of the stop operation. By determining the stop position so as to maximize the number of combinations, it is constructed so as not to win the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) in the game in which the special batting order role is won. However, when a special batting order role is won in the RB in the state of BB, in which the accessory is not activated, the correct batting order and the incorrect batting order are set, and the correct batting order can be displayed on the effective line. The stop position is determined so as to maximize the number of symbol combinations that indicate . The stop control may be performed so that the first regular bonus (RB1) or the second regular bonus (RB2) may be won in the case of winning.

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,
1917 production state storage area,
1918 AT stock number counter, 1919 AT game number counter,
1921 CZ game number counter,
1922 first clear counter, 1923 second clear 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 to determine the suitability of a role;
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;
A game state transition control means capable of setting a normal state in which an internal lottery is performed with a special role as a lottery target and a special state in which the transition is made based on the winning of a special role;
and a privilege granting means for executing an auxiliary game in which operation instruction information for assisting winning of a predetermined winning combination is provided, and a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning mode for each winning combination is displayed on the activated line. A gaming machine that wins a role when
The game state transition control means,
In the special state, a first game state in which an internal lottery for the shift combination is performed, a second game state in which the shift combination is won until the shift combination wins, and the shift combination wins. It is possible to set a third game state to be shifted based on the
When the first game state shifts to the second game state, the game value acquisition performance increases, and when the second game state shifts to the third game state , the game value acquisition performance increases. Lower than the first game state ,
There are multiple types of specific small wins as small wins for which game value is paid out as a result of winning,
In the auxiliary game, operation instruction information is provided to assist the winning of the specific small winning combination,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state, and in the first game state and the second game state in the special state, there are a plurality of types of first winning modes in which a plurality of types of specific minor wins are won without overlapping each other. draw a lottery,
In the third game state in the special state, there is a second winning mode in which a plurality of types of the specific small wins are won, and the probability of obtaining the second winning mode is the same as in the normal state and the special state. A gaming machine characterized in that an internal lottery is performed so as to lower the probability of obtaining one of the plurality of types of the first winning modes in the first game state and the second game state.

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