JP7454212B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines (reel type gaming machines, slot machines) equipped with a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on their outer peripheral surfaces have been known. This type of gaming machine assigns a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and plays games to acquire such gaming media. In addition, this type of gaming machine uses the player's rotation start operation as a trigger to perform an internal lottery and start the rotation of multiple reels, and the player's stop operation as a trigger to perform an internal lottery according to the result of the internal lottery. Performs control to stop multiple reels. The result of the game is determined by the symbol combinations displayed on the winning determination line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals and the like are paid out in accordance with the result of the game.

In recent years, gaming machines that can perform an auxiliary game called Assist Time (AT), which makes it easier to obtain gaming media such as medals, have gained popularity by providing operation instruction information that assists in winning winning combinations. (See Patent Document 1). For example, in the method shown in Patent Document 1, the expected value of the ball payout rate in a bonus game in which the drawing mode of a small prize in which game media is paid out in conjunction with winning a prize is different from the normal game is designed to be less than 100%. By doing so, the performance of acquiring game media related to auxiliary games is improved.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-116444

However, in a gaming machine that improves the performance of acquiring game media in supplementary games by lowering the expected value of the ball payout rate in bonus games, the performance of acquiring game media in supplementary games differs greatly depending on whether or not it is a supplementary game. When designing a game machine, a problem has arisen in that it is difficult to meet the minimum regulation of the ball payout rate stipulated in the technical standards for gaming machines.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a technology that improves the degree of freedom in designing gaming machines.

(1) The present invention comprises a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumferential surface, and an internal lottery that performs an internal lottery to determine the validity of a plurality of types of winnings including a first special prize and a second special prize. means, a reel control means for controlling the plurality of reels to rotate for each game, and to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of an internal lottery using a stop operation as a trigger; winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning form predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the active line in the state, and each of the second special prizes is a gaming machine in which when a prize is won in an internal lottery, the winning state is carried over until the prize is won, and the second special prize has a higher winning difficulty than the first special prize. , in a game in which the state in which the second special prize has been won is carried over, the gaming machine has a higher performance of acquiring game value than in a game in which the state in which the first special prize has been won is carried over. be.

In the present invention, the acquisition of gaming value is suppressed by using the winning state of the first special prize, which has a low winning difficulty, and the gaming value is obtained by using the winning state of the second special prize, which has a high winning difficulty. By making it easier to play, the performance of acquiring gaming value can be suitably adjusted, and the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the internal lottery means may be used in any of the games in which the winning state of the first special prize is carried over and the game in which the winning state of the second special prize is carried over. Also, an internal lottery is carried out so as to obtain a specific winning mode in which multiple types of small prizes for which gaming value can be acquired in conjunction with winning are won, and the reel control means is in a state in which the second special prize has been won. In a game in which the winning state of the first special prize is carried over, when the specific winning mode is obtained, the amount of game value acquired is the highest among the plurality of types of small prizes compared to a game in which the winning state of the first special prize is carried over. Control may be performed to stop the rotating reels in such a manner that the winning rate of a specific small winning combination that is large is increased.

In this way, due to the difference in the winning rate of the specific small role, there will be a game between a game where the state where the first special role is won is carried over and a game where the state where the second special role is won is carried over. Differences in value acquisition performance can be established.

(3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the reel control means, when the specific winning mode is obtained in an internal lottery, wins the specific small winning combination when a stop operation is performed in a specific operation order; In a game in which control is performed to avoid winning the specific small winning combination when the stop operation is performed in an order different from the specific operating order, and the state in which the second special winning combination is carried over is carried over, the first special winning combination is carried over. The order of stop operations set as the specific operation order corresponding to the specific winning mode may be greater than in a game in which the state in which the special winning combination is won is carried over.

In this way, depending on the difference in the difficulty of winning the specific small prize, it is possible to create a difference in the winning rate of the specific small prize between a game in which the state in which the first special prize is won is carried over and a game in which the state in which the second special prize is won is carried over.

1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of a casing of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal lottery table in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the small winning combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the small winning combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a replay winning mode in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the pattern arrangement of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram explaining the relationship between the pressing order of stop buttons and winning combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram explaining the relationship between the pressing order of stop buttons and winning combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram explaining the relationship between the pressing order of stop buttons and winning combinations in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram 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 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 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 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 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 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 gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of performance states in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of game sections in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the display probability of a regular bonus in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the expected value of the ball payout rate for each gaming state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram explaining an internal lottery table in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the expected value of the ball payout rate for each gaming state in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state 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. Note that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are essential components 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. Further, 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 this embodiment is a so-called slot machine or a reel-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that plays games using medals as gaming media.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a reel unit consisting of a first reel R1 to a fourth reel R4 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped housing consisting of a storage box BX, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. It is being In addition, the lower part of the reel unit storage space PS in the storage box BX has a built-in power supply unit and a power supply unit EU equipped with various switches such as a power switch ES, a setting change key cylinder KS, and a setting change button BS. A hopper unit HP as a dispensing device is housed. The hopper unit HP includes a medal storage tank MT that stores medals for use in games, a payout motor (not shown) consisting of a stepping motor, and a rotating disk (not shown) that is pivotally supported by the payout motor. is rotationally driven by a payout motor, and is configured to be able to pay out medals one by one. Further, the hopper unit HP is configured 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. Furthermore, within the housing of the gaming machine of this 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 a CPU (an example of a calculation means), a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM (an example of a temporary storage means), etc., to operate the gaming machine. It is now possible to control the movement. In this embodiment, the power supply unit EU is provided with the setting change key cylinder KS and the setting change button BS, but the setting change key cylinder KS and the setting change button BS may be provided on the surface of the main board MAIN. good.

The first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 shown in FIG. 1 each have their outer peripheral surfaces divided into 20 areas (each area is called a "piece") at regular intervals, and each piece has multiple types of symbols. Either one is arranged. In addition, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and each is driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor. By controlling the width and the like, it is provided so that it can be stopped in units of frames (units of predetermined rotation angles, units of predetermined rotation amounts). That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 in response to drive pulses supplied from the control board, and drive pulses for all-phase excitation are supplied from the control board. As the stepping motor stops rotating, the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 stop.

The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are provided so as to be able to be opened and closed individually, and the upper front door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotational state and stop state of the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4. is provided. When the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 are in a stopped state, out of the multiple types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer circumferential surface of each of the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4, the symbols are continuously arranged on the outer circumferential surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, each reel is provided with an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, and an effective line is set by a combination of display positions of each reel. Ru. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called specified number of inputs, is set to three, and when the specified number of medals is inserted, the first reel R1 is The active line L1 is formed by the middle stage, the middle stage of the second reel R2, the upper stage of the third reel R3, and the middle stage of the fourth reel R4, the middle stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the third reel R3. The active line L2 formed by the lower row of and the middle row of the fourth reel R4 is activated.

The game result is determined by the symbol combinations stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW, and if the symbol combination on the active line corresponds to a predetermined role, that role has won. As a result, medals are paid out from the hopper unit HP.

Further, 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 consists of LEDs, lamps, 7-segment displays, etc., and displays the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or acquired in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or the number acquired in the BB state. Various game information such as the total of . Furthermore, the section indicator SEC notifies whether or not the vehicle is staying in an advantageous section by turning off and on a built-in LED.

Further, the upper front door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. The liquid crystal display LCD displays various videos (or images) to assist the game or to enliven the game. Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a plurality of speakers SP for performing game effects are provided on the upper front door UD and the lower front door DD. The speaker SP outputs various sounds for assisting the game and enlivening the game.

Further, the lower front door DD is provided with various operating means. The operation means include a bet button (insertion operation means) B0 for inserting credited (accumulated) medals, and an operation that rotates the first reel R1 to fourth reel R4 to start the game. A start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing the operation, a stop button (stop operation means) for performing operations that trigger the stopping of each of the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 that are rotationally driven by the stepping motor. )B1 to B4, etc. are provided.

In the gaming machine of this 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 fourth reel R4 is started. is set to a ready state where it is possible. Then, when the player presses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 start rotating on the control board by driving the stepping motor, and an internal lottery using random numbers is performed, and the first reel R1 - Pressing of the stop buttons B1 to B4 is permitted (validated) on the condition that the rotational speed of the fourth reel R4 has increased to a predetermined speed.

After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B4 at any timing, the stop switches built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B4 (stop signal output means: for example, photo sensor, continuity sensor, pressure (sensor, etc.) performs an on operation, changing the reel stop signal input to the control board from an off state to an on state.

Furthermore, when the player releases the pressed stop buttons B1 to B4 at any timing, the stop switches corresponding to each of the stop buttons B1 to B4 turn off, turning on the reel stop signal input to the control board. to off state.

Then, the control board is set at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change of the reel stop signal from the off state to the on state, the signal state of which changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B4. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

Further, 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 according to the result of the game is paid out from the hopper unit HP to the medal tray MP through the medal payout port MO. It looks like this. In addition, when medals are paid out according to the result of the game, if medal credits (internal storage) are allowed, medals equivalent to part or all of the number of medals paid out are used as the maximum number of credits (in this embodiment). (50 medals) as a limit, and the display value of the credit display consisting of the 7-segment display of the game information display section DS is changed in accordance with the change in the number of medal credits.

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

The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a gaming control means (main board MAIN and sub board SUB) 100. The game control means 100 is started by being supplied with power from the power supply unit EU by the operation of the power switch ES, and operates a medal insertion switch 210, a bet switch 220, a start switch 230, a stop switch 240, a setting change permission switch 250, and a setting change switch. In response to input signals from input means such as 260, various calculations are performed to execute the game, and based on the calculation results, the reel unit 310, hopper unit (payout device) HP, display device 330, audio device 340, etc. controls the operation of the output means. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or RAM, or ROM. This is realized by software consisting of a given program.

The game control means 100 includes a setting change means 103, an input reception means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, and a game state control means. It includes means 170, AT control means 175, performance control means 180, game information storage means 190a, and performance information storage means 190b. In addition, in this embodiment, the setting change means 103, the input reception means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, and the game state control means 170 and AT control means 175 are realized by the CPU of the main board MAIN executing various programs, and the effect control means 180 is realized by the CPU of the sub board SUB executing various programs. Further, the game information storage means 190a is constituted by a main ROM and a main RAM mounted on the main board MAIN, and the performance information storage means 190b is constituted by a sub ROM and a sub RAM mounted on a sub board SUB. . Further, 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 performance information storage means 190b. The stored settings changing 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, depending on the state of the setting change permission switch 250 when the power is turned on, it is possible to switch between starting in the game mode and starting in the setting change mode, and the setting change key cylinder KS When the setting key is inserted and turned clockwise from the initial position, the signal state of the setting change permission switch 250 is turned on, and when the power switch ES is operated in this state, power is supplied from the power supply unit EU. When supplied, the setting change means 103 starts the gaming machine in the setting change mode. In this embodiment, it is possible to select a setting value from among six setting values from setting 1 to setting 6, and the expected value of the ball payout rate is changed sequentially from setting 1 to setting 6. The probability of winning the internal lottery is changed so that the winning probability increases. In this embodiment, the height of the setting values is expressed in the order of setting 1 < setting 2 < setting 3 < setting 4 < setting 5 < setting 6.

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 → every time it receives an input signal from the setting change switch 260. ...The setting values are changed in the order of setting 6 → setting 1 → ..., and the setting values are confirmed based on the game start signal from the start switch 230 activated by pressing the start lever SL. Control is performed to store the setting value in the setting value storage area 1913. In this embodiment, by returning the setting key inserted into the setting change key cylinder KS to its 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 gaming mode. It looks like this.

Further, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the setting change key cylinder KS in the initial position, the gaming machine is started in the gaming mode based on the signal state of the setting change permission switch 260 being in the off state. . In this embodiment, in the game mode, you can play games, but you cannot change the setting values, and in the setting change mode, you can change the setting values, but you cannot play games. It has become.

Further, the setting change means 103 performs an initialization process to initialize information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a in the setting change mode. Particularly 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, a production state storage area 1917, an AT stock number counter 1918, an AT game number counter 1919, and a CZ game number. The information stored in the counter 1921, first clear counter 1922, and second clear counter 1923 is initialized by initialization processing in the setting change mode. More specifically, in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a, a lottery flag storage area 1915, a game state storage area 1916, a performance state storage area 1917, an AT stock number counter 1918, an AT game number counter 1919, a CZ game number counter 1921, A storage area other than the first clear counter 1922 and 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 cannot be initialized by the initialization process in the settings change mode. It is designed to be retained without being deleted.

The input receiving means 105 accepts the input of medals for each game, and performs a game start operation on the start lever SL (game start operation means) based on the input of medals corresponding to the specified number of inputs (3 medals). Perform the activation process. Note that in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL, which is activated based on the insertion of a prescribed number of medals, is accepted as a game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel This serves as an opportunity to start the rotation of R3, and also serves as an opportunity to execute an internal lottery.

Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when medals are inserted into the medal slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is activated, and the insertion reception means 105 accepts the inserted medals up to the specified number of insertions. Set to on state. Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to store up to 50 medals as credits (storage storage) in the credit information storage area 1914 provided in the main RAM of the gaming information storage means 190a. When the bet button B0 is pressed with medals stored in the gaming machine as credits, the bet switch 220 is activated, and the input accepting means 105 limits the prescribed number of inputs to the credit information storage area. At 1914, the medals whose credits are stored are set to the inserted state.

The random number generation means 110 is means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random numbers can be generated, for example, by a 16-bit random number circuit that generates 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65,535 without duplication in one cycle. Note that in this embodiment, "random value" includes not only a value that occurs randomly in a mathematical sense, but also a value that actually occurs even if the generation itself is regular, because the acquisition timing etc. are irregular. Also includes values that can function as random numbers.

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

In the lottery table selection process, which internal lottery table is used to perform the internal lottery among the 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. Determine. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, four types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4) as shown in FIG. 4 are stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910. In each internal lottery table, each of the multiple random numbers (for example, 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65,535) corresponds to various roles such as replays, small roles, and bonuses, and losses (non-winnings). It is attached. In this embodiment, four types of internal lottery tables are prepared for each set value for the six levels of set values, and the probability of obtaining some winning modes in the internal lottery differs depending on the set values. The correspondence relationship between winning combinations and random numbers is set so that the higher the set value, the higher the expected value of the ball payout rate.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, small winnings 1 to 47 are prepared as small winnings, and as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, batting order bell A group (batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A24), batting order bell B group (batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B24), batting order bell C group (batting order bell C1 to batting order bell C24), special batting order role A group (special batting order role A1 to special batting order role A8), Special batting order combinations B group (special batting order combinations B1 to B8), weak cherry, strong cherry, JAC1, and JAC2 are set.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, Replay 1 to Replay 4 are prepared as replays, and as shown in FIG. 7, normal replay 1, normal replay 2, chance replay, and bell replay are set as replay winning modes. has been done.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the lottery mode and winning probability of the minor role are the same in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 3, and the lottery mode and winning probability of the replay in the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2 are the same. are the same, but internal lottery table 3 does not include replays in the lottery, and internal lottery table 4 differs from internal lottery tables 1 to 3 in the lottery format for small roles. The probability of winning the role is high.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the bonuses include a big bonus (BB: an example of the first special prize), a first regular bonus (RB1: an example of the first special prize), and a second regular bonus (RB2: an example of the second special prize). (an example of a role), 3rd regular bonus (RB3: an example of a 2nd special role), 4th regular bonus (RB4: an example of a 2nd special role), and 5th regular bonus (RB5: an example of a 2nd special role) are prepared, and in the internal lottery table 1, the big bonus (BB) and the 1st regular bonus (RB1) are subject to the lottery, and in the internal lottery table 3, the 1st regular bonus (RB1) to the 5th regular bonus The bonus (RB5) is subject to lottery.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the normal state, BB established state, RB1 established state, RB1 state, and BB state (accessory object non-operating state, accessory operating state) can be set as the gaming state, and the lottery table In the selection process, one of the internal lottery tables 1 to 4 is selected as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery, depending on the gaming state.

In this embodiment, the winning probability for bonus and replay winning modes does not change depending on the setting value, but for small roles, the winning probability for some winning modes changes depending on the setting value. However, the higher the setting value is, the higher the probability of winning JAC1 and JAC2 becomes.

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

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 a non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to a winning state (second flag state). , on state). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won in duplicate, the lottery flags corresponding to each of the two or more winning combinations are set to a winning state. Note that the lottery flag setting information is stored in a lottery flag storage area 1915 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, there is a lottery flag (carryover flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to subsequent games until a prize is won, and a lottery flag (carry-over flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to subsequent games regardless of whether or not a prize is won. A lottery flag (non-carryover flag) that is reset to a winning state is provided. The former carryover flag is associated with the big bonus (BB), the first regular bonus (RB1), the second regular bonus (RB2), the third regular bonus (RB3), and the fourth regular bonus (RB4). , and a fifth regular bonus (RB5), and the small winning combination and replay are associated with the latter non-carryover flag. In the lottery flag setting process, for example, when a big bonus (BB) is won in an internal lottery, the winning state of the lottery flag for the big bonus (BB) is carried over until the big bonus (BB) is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of small winning combinations and replays even in games where the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game where the winning state of the lottery flag of a bonus that is associated with a carryover flag such as a big bonus (BB) is carried over, if a small prize or replay is won, the Lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations consisting of a lottery flag of a winning bonus and a lottery flag of a small prize or replay won in an internal lottery are set in a winning state.

The reel control means 130 starts rotationally driving the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 using a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 activated by the player operating the start lever SL to start the game. Press the stop buttons B1 to B4 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels on which the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 are constantly rotating at a predetermined speed (approximately 80 rpm: rotation speed of approximately 80 revolutions per minute). In addition to performing control to enable a stop operation due to this, control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4, which are rotationally driven by the stepping motor, in a manner according to the setting state of the lottery flag (result of the internal lottery). I do.

Then, when the stop switch 240 is activated by the player pressing the stop buttons B1 to B4 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B4 is enabled, the reel control means 130 causes the stop switch 240 to stop the reels. Based on the signal, control is performed to stop each reel of the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4 by supplying a drive pulse for all-phase excitation to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310.

That is, each time each of the stop buttons B1 to B4 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 fourth reel R4, and determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button. The reel is controlled to stop at the stopped position. Note that in the gaming machine of this embodiment, pressing down the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing down the stop button B2 corresponds to an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing down the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3, and pressing down the stop button B4 corresponds to an operation for stopping the fourth reel R4. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the order in which the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed changes, the order in which the first reel R1 to fourth reel R4 are stopped changes.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, for the first reel R1 to the fourth reel R4, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from the time when the stop button B1 to B4 is pressed. It looks like this. If the rotating reels are stopped within 190ms from the time the stop button is pressed, the stopping position of each rotating reel is such that the number of frames required from the time the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is 0 frames. It is determined in the range of ~4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130 causes the symbol 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 that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B4. If the button is located within the range of 0 frames to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line at the time of the pressing operation, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state will be displayed on the active line. As displayed in the upper display position, control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that is pressed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the red 7 symbol "Red 7", the bar symbol "BAR", the special Symbol 1 "SP1", special symbol 2 "SP2", special symbol 3 "SP3", replay symbol "RP", bell symbol "BL", watermelon symbol 1 "WM1", watermelon symbol 2 "WM2", and cherry symbol " CH" are arranged and if you want to draw symbols that exist within 4 frames from the press detection position onto the active line, press the stop switch for the symbols that are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer circumferential surface of each reel. Regardless of the press detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time when 240 is activated (when the press of the stop button is detected), it can be displayed on the effective line.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the reel unit 310 is equipped with a reel index 315 made of a photo sensor, and the reel control means 130 operates based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel rotates once. By determining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (frame detected by the reel index 315), the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored. It has become. That is, the reel control means 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is activated by determining 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 based on the priority, and the stop position stored in the stop control table storage area 1911 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. A process (table reference process) is performed in which the stop position of the rotating reel is determined by referring to a control table.

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

In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of "replay>bonus" and "minor winnings>bonus", and in the logic calculation, the lottery flags related to two or more types of winnings are set to the winning state. If so, according to the priority order associated with each role, the stop position candidates that include symbols that constitute the winning format of the winning role with the higher priority include the symbols that constitute the winning format of the winning role with the lower priority. The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than that of the stop position candidates.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when multiple types of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery, the priority of stop position candidates is determined according to the number of symbol combinations indicating winning forms 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 paid out based on the predetermined payout for the small role, and the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line to indicate the winning form. When determining the priority of stop position candidates according to When determining the priority of stop position candidates according to the number of medals paid out, the medals based on the payout of the minor role corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line. The priority of each stop position candidate is determined such that the stop position where the number of payouts increases (the stop position where a small winning combination with a large payout can be won) has a higher priority. However, when determining the priority of stop position candidates according to the number of medals paid out, if multiple small roles with the same payout are won, the stop position where each small role can be won is determined. The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same, and when determining the priority of the stop position candidates according to the number of symbol combinations indicating winning forms that can be displayed on the active line, Candidates for stop positions that have the same number of displayable symbol combinations representing winning forms are treated as having the same priority.

In the present embodiment, when the batting order bells (batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A24, batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B24, batting order bell C1 to batting order bell C24) are won, the buttons are pressed according to the order in which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Logic operations are performed. Specifically, a correct batting order is set for each of batting order bells A1 to A24, batting order bells B1 to B24, and batting order bells C1 to C24, and a pressing order different from the correct batting order is set. It will be treated as an incorrect batting order. If any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority is set so that the stop position candidate that will give out the largest number of medals has the highest priority. is required. In addition, if any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in an incorrect batting order, the symbol combination that makes up the most winning forms will be placed on the active line at the stage of stopping each reel. The priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can be displayed is the highest.

In this embodiment, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the correct batting order, a 15-card small win (a small win with a payout of 15 pieces: an example of a specific small win) Logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win the prize is the highest, and if the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, a one-piece small prize (the payout is one piece) A logic operation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win a small winning combination is the highest. In this embodiment, 15 different small winning combinations are set depending on the type of batting order bell, and batting order bell A1, batting order bell A2, batting order bell B1, batting order bell B2, batting order bell C1, and batting order bell C2 are won. Sometimes, small role 1 wins, and when batting order bell A3, batting order bell A4, batting order bell B3, batting order bell B4, batting order bell C3, and batting order bell C4 win, small role 2 wins, batting order bell A5, batting order bell A6, When batting order bell B5, batting order bell B6, batting order bell C5, and batting order bell C6 are won, small role 3 is won, and batting order bell A7, batting order bell A8, batting order bell B7, batting order bell B8, batting order bell C7, and batting order bell C8. When winning, small role 4 is won, and when batting order bell A9, batting order bell A10, batting order bell B9, batting order bell B10, batting order bell C9, and batting order bell C10 are won, small role 5 is won, batting order bell A11, batting order bell. When A12, batting order bell B11, batting order bell B12, batting order bell C11, and batting order bell C12 are won, a small role 6 is won, and batting order bell A13, batting order bell A14, batting order bell B13, batting order bell B14, batting order bell C13, and batting order When bell C14 is won, small role 7 is won, and when batting order bell A15, batting order bell A16, batting order bell B15, batting order bell B16, batting order bell C15, and batting order bell C16 is won, small role 8 is won, batting order bell A17, When batting order bell A18, batting order bell B17, batting order bell B18, batting order bell C17, and batting order bell C18 are won, small role 9 is won, batting order bell A19, batting order bell A20, batting order bell B19, batting order bell B20, batting order bell C19, And when batting order bell C20 is won, small role 10 is won, and when batting order bell A21, batting order bell A22, batting order bell B21, batting order bell B22, batting order bell C21, and batting order bell C22 are won, small role 11 is won, and batting order bell When A23, batting order bell A24, batting order bell B23, batting order bell B24, batting order bell C23, and batting order bell C24 are won, a small winning combination 12 is won.

Note that in this embodiment, the mode of control when a batting order bell is won may differ depending on the game state, and in the normal state, batting order bells A group, batting order bells B group, and batting order bells C group are all controlled. The order of all the stop operations is set as the incorrect batting order, and for the batting order bell B group (an example of a specific winning mode), the order of all the stop operations within the RB in the BB state and the role object inactive state is set as the correct batting order. This is set as the batting order, and for the batting order bell C group (an example of a specific winning mode), the order of all stop operations in the non-internal state of the accessory non-operating state in the BB state and in the RB internal state is set as the correct batting order. There is.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a special batting order combination belonging to the special batting order combination A group (special batting order combination A1 to special batting order combination A8) is won in a gaming state other than the BB established state, the step of stopping each reel is performed. The priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can display the symbol combination showing the most winning forms on the active line is the highest. In this case, no matter which operation mode the stop operation is performed, the one-card small winning combination included in the special batting order combination belonging to the special batting order combination A group is always won.

On the other hand, if a special batting order combination belonging to special batting order combination A group is won in a BB established state, there is a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order for the order of the stop operation, and the stop button B1 is pressed in the correct batting order. ~When B4 is pressed, the priority is set so that the candidate for the stop position that can display the symbol combinations that make up the most winning forms on the active line has the highest priority at the stage of stopping each reel. is determined, and when the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate that gives out the largest number of medals is the highest.

In this embodiment, when determining the priority according to the number of medals to be paid out, there are candidates for stopping positions within the pull-in range relative to the press detection position, and candidates for stopping positions that have the possibility of winning bonuses and minor prizes, and candidates for only minor prizes. If there are candidates for stop positions that have the possibility of winning, and the number of medals paid out for these stop position candidates is the same, the candidates for stop positions that have a possibility of winning bonuses and small roles Logic calculation is performed so that the priority is higher than the stop position candidates that have a possibility of winning only small winning combinations. Therefore, when a special batting order combination belonging to special batting order combination A group is won in the BB established state, if the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in an incorrect batting order, one card included in the won special batting order combination There are cases where a small prize is won and cases where a big bonus (BB) is won. In addition, when a special batting order combination belonging to the special batting order combination A group is won in the BB established state, if the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the correct batting order, the 1-card small combination included in the special batting order combination that has been won will be I'm sure you'll win.

In addition, in this embodiment, if a special batting order role belonging to special batting order role B group (special batting order role B1 to special batting order role B8) is won in a gaming state other than the normal state or the RB1 established state, each reel is stopped. The priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can display the symbol combination showing the most winning forms on the active line is the highest. In this case, no matter which operation mode the stop operation is performed, the one-card small winning combination included in the special batting order combination belonging to the special batting order combination B group is always won.

On the other hand, in the normal state and the RB1 established state, if a special batting order combination belonging to special batting order combination B group is won, there is a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order for the order of the stop operation, and the correct batting order When the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed, the priority of the stop position candidate that can display the symbol combinations that constitute the most winning forms on the active line is set to be the highest at the stage of stopping each reel. When the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the priority is determined so that the stop position candidate that gives out the largest number of medals has the highest priority.

In this embodiment, in the normal state, the special batting order combination belonging to the special batting order combination B group is always won overlapping with the first regular bonus (RB1), and in the normal state and the state where RB1 is established, the special batting order combination belongs to the special batting order combination B group. In a game in which a special batting order combination belonging to group B is won, the first regular bonus (RB1) is also won. Therefore, when a special batting order combination belonging to special batting order combination B group is won in the normal state and RB1 established state, if the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in an incorrect batting order, the special batting order combination will be included in the won special batting order combination. There are cases where a one-copy small winning combination is won and cases where the first regular bonus (RB1) is won. In addition, when a special batting order combination belonging to special batting order combination B group is won in the normal state and RB1 established state, if the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the correct batting order, one card included in the won special batting order combination Small roles always win prizes.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to the batting order bell and the special batting order winnings, weak cherry, strong cherry, JAC1, and JAC2 are prepared as winning modes in which multiple types of small winnings are won overlappingly. Regarding the mode, the priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate that gives out the largest number of medals is the highest.

Furthermore, in the logic calculation, so-called pull-in processing and kick-off processing are performed as processing for finding candidates for reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process for determining the priority of candidates for reel stop positions so that winning combinations whose lottery flags are set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kick-off process is a process that determines the priority of candidates for reel stop positions so that winning combinations whose lottery flags are set to non-winning states cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 makes it possible to stop symbols of winning combinations whose lottery flags are set to a winning state in a winning form, while symbols of winning combinations whose lottery flags are set to a non-winning state are stopped in a winning form. Logic calculations are performed to find candidate stopping positions for the reels to prevent them from stopping.

In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of logic calculation, which position should be set as the stop position is stored in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. The determination is made by referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage area 1911.

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

Then, in the stop control table that is referred to when any of batting order bells A1 to A24, batting order bells B1 to B24, and batting order bells C1 to C24 are won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. , a correct batting order is set for each batting order bell, and a pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect batting order.

In this embodiment, in the stop control table that is referenced when any of batting order bells A1 to A24, batting order bells B1 to B24, and batting order bells C1 to C24 are won, the stop control table is set to stop at the correct batting order. The stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that when buttons B1 to B4 are pressed, a 15-piece small prize is won, and when the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in an incorrect batting order, a 1-piece small prize is won. The stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that the player wins the prize. As described above, in the normal state, the order of all stop operations for all of the batting order bells A group, batting order bells B group, and batting order bells C group are set as incorrect batting orders, and for the batting order bells B group, The order of all stop operations is set as the correct batting order within the RB in the BB state when the accessory is inactive, and for the batting order bell C group, the order is set as the correct batting order when the accessory is in the BB state and inside the RB. The order of all stopping operations is set as the correct batting order.

In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when any of the special batting order combinations A1 to A8 is won in the internal lottery, the stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that the contents of the stop control differ depending on the game state. has been done.

First, in the stop control table that is referred to when special batting order combinations A1 to A8 are won in a game state other than the BB established state, no matter which operation mode the stop operation is performed, the won special batting order combination The stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that the one small winning combination included in the winning combination is sure to win.

On the other hand, in the stop control table that is referred to when special batting order combinations A1 to A8 are won in a BB established state, the correct batting order is set for each special batting order combination, as shown in FIG. Therefore, a pressing order that is different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect batting order, and if the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the correct batting order, the 1-card small role included in the won special batting order role will always win, and the incorrect batting order will be changed. When the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in , the stop buttons are stopped at the pressed detection position so that there are cases in which a one-sheet small winning combination included in the won special batting order winning combination and a case in which a big bonus (BB) is won. The location is set.

In addition, in the stop control table that is referenced when any of the special batting order combinations B1 to B8 is won in the internal lottery, the stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that the contents of the stop control differ depending on the game state. has been done.

First, in the stop control table that is referenced when special batting order combinations B1 to B8 are won in a game state other than the normal state or the RB1 established state, no matter which operation mode the stop operation is performed, the winning The stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that the one-card small winning combination included in the special batting order winning combination is sure to win.

Next, in the stop control table that is referred to when special batting order combinations B1 to B8 are won in the normal state (in this embodiment, they are always won in combination with the first regular bonus (RB1)), FIG. As shown in (A), a correct batting order is set for each special batting order role, and a pressing order that is different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect batting order, and stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the correct batting order. , the 1-card small role included in the winning special batting order role will definitely win, and if the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the 1-card minor role included in the won special batting order role will win the prize. The stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that there are cases where the first regular bonus (RB1) is won. In this embodiment, if the special batting order combination B1 or special batting order combination B5 is won in the normal state, all the pressing orders are treated as the correct batting order, and the first regular bonus (RB1) is won in that game. There isn't.

On the other hand, in the stop control table that is referred to when special batting order combinations B1 to B8 are won in the RB1 established state, as shown in FIG. The correct batting order is set in a different manner, and a pressing order that is different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect batting order. When stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in the correct batting order, one card is included in the won special batting order combination. If a small winning combination always wins and the stop buttons B1 to B4 are pressed in an incorrect batting order, one small winning combination included in the won special batting order winnings and the first regular bonus (RB1) will be won. The stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that there are cases in which the press is detected. In this embodiment, if the special batting order combination B1 or special batting order combination B5 is won in the RB1 established state, unlike the case in the normal state, if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the incorrect batting order, the first Regular bonus (RB1) may be won.

In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when a weak cherry is won in the internal lottery, priority is given to winning the small winning combination 33, so that there are cases where the small winning combination 33 wins and cases where the small winning combination 21 wins. A stop position relative to the press detection position is set. In addition, in this embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when a weak cherry is won in the BB state and the non-operating state, the stop position relative to the press detection position is set in a manner different from the above, and specifically The stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that priority is given to the winning of the small winning combination 21, and the replay symbol "RP" is always displayed for the first reel R1.

In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when a strong cherry is won in the internal lottery, priority is given to the winning of the small winning combination 47, and when the small winning combination 47 wins, the small winning combination 19, the small winning number 35, or the small winning combination 46 is prioritized. The stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that there is a case where either one wins a prize.

In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when JAC1 is won in the internal lottery, the pressed detection position is set so that 15 pieces of small winnings (any of small winnings 1 to 12) will be won regardless of the mode of the stopping operation. In the stop control table where the stop position is set and is referenced when JAC2 is won in the internal lottery, one small win (any of small win 13 to small win 46) will be won regardless of the mode of the stop operation. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that.

In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when Normal Replay 1 or Normal Replay 2 is won in the internal lottery, the stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that Replay 1 wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and the internal In the stop control table that is referenced when Chance Replay is won in the lottery, the stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that Replay 2 wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and Bell Replay is won in the internal lottery. In the stop control table referred to in this case, the stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that Replay 3 wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation. In addition, in the stop control table that is referenced inside the RB in the BB state and the accessory non-operating state, the stop position relative to the press detection position is set so that Replay 1 wins the prize no matter which replay winning mode is obtained. ing.

The winning determining means 140 performs winning determining processing to determine whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopping manner of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determining table storage area 1912 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a, all of the first reel R1 to third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether the symbol combination displayed on the active line at the time is a winning form of a predetermined combination. Then, depending on the symbol combinations displayed on the active line when each reel is stopped, a big bonus (BB), a first regular bonus (RB1), a second regular bonus (RB2), as shown in FIGS. ), 3rd Regular Bonus (RB3), 4th Regular Bonus (RB4), 5th Regular Bonus (RB5), Replay 1 to Replay 4, and Small Win 1 to Small Win 47 to determine whether or not they have won. A judgment table is provided.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, based on the determination result of the winning determining means 140, when a winning combination is won, a winning process is executed. For example, when a small winning combination is won, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay is won, a replay process is performed by the replay processing means 160, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, the gaming state control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process to shift the gaming state.

The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing regarding payout of medals according to game results. Specifically, when a small role wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each role, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are distributed to the hopper unit HP ( The dispensing device (dispensing device) controls dispensing.

The hopper unit HP performs an operation of paying out the number of medals instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit HP is equipped with a put-out medal detection switch 325 that operates every time one medal is put out, and the put-out control means 150 controls whether the hopper unit The system is configured so that the number of medals paid out can be managed.

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

A replay processing means 160 performs replay processing (replay processing) for setting the next game to the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring the insertion of medals owned by the player when the replay wins. In other words, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay wins, the number of medals the player has in hand (including credit medals) is exchanged with the number of medals equivalent to the specified number of inputs required to play the next game. An automatic insertion process is performed to automatically input the game without using it, and the game waits for the next game start operation on the start lever SL with a valid line corresponding to the specified number of inputs set.

As shown in FIGS. 18(A) and 18(B), the game state control means 170 controls the normal state, the RB1 established state, the BB established state, the RB1 state, and the BB state (accessory non-operating state, accessory operating state). A gaming state transition control process is performed to shift the gaming state between the following states. In this embodiment, information indicating the gaming state in which the player is staying is stored in a gaming state storage area 1916 provided in the main RAM of the gaming information storage means 190a. As the gaming state transition condition, one condition or a plurality of conditions may be determined. If multiple conditions are defined, the gaming state is determined based on the fulfillment of one of the multiple predefined conditions, or the fulfillment of all of the multiple predefined conditions. It is possible to move to another gaming state.

The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and from the normal state, it is possible to transition to a BB established state, an RB1 established state, and an RB1 state. Specifically, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, but the big bonus (BB) is not won, the state shifts to the BB established state, and the first regular bonus (RB1) is won in the normal state. However, when the first regular bonus (RB1) is not won, the state shifts to RB1 established state, and when the first regular bonus (RB1) is won in the normal state and the first regular bonus (RB1) is won, Transition to RB1 state. In addition, in this embodiment, the Big Bonus (BB) is won in combination with a small winning combination or a replay in the normal state, and the Big Bonus (BB) cannot be won in the winning game. There is no transition from the state to the BB state without passing through the BB established state. In addition, in the normal state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG. ) is set as a lottery target, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 1.

The RB1 established state is a gaming state that is triggered by the fact that the first regular bonus (RB1) is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, but the first regular bonus (RB1) is not won. Among lottery tables 1 to 4, internal lottery table 2 has a higher probability of winning in replays than internal lottery table 1, so no losses occur, and all bonuses are excluded from lottery targets. An internal lottery will be held with reference to

In addition, in the RB1 established state, the lottery flag corresponding to the first regular bonus (RB1) is maintained in the winning state until the first regular bonus (RB1) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the first regular bonus (RB1) When is displayed on the active line, the gaming state control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the RB1 established state to the RB1 state.

The RB1 state is a gaming state that is entered when the first regular bonus (RB1) is won in the normal state or the RB1 established state. An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 4 different from internal lottery tables 1 to 3.

In the RB1 state, it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied based on the number of winnings of the small winnings and the number of games played. In this embodiment, the number of winnings of the small winnings reaches 8 or the number of games played reaches 12. When the condition for ending the RB1 state is met, the gaming state control means 170 performs control to end the RB1 state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

The BB established state is a gaming state that is triggered by a big bonus (BB) being won in an internal lottery in the normal state, but the big bonus (BB) is not won. Among the internal lottery tables 4, the replay winning probability is higher than the internal lottery table 1, so there is no loss (non-winning), and any bonuses are excluded from the lottery. A lottery will be held.

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 active line. Then, the gaming state control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the BB established state to the BB state. In addition, in this embodiment, in the normal state, the big bonus (BB) is won in combination with a small winning combination or a replay, and the big bonus (BB) cannot be won in a game where the big bonus (BB) is won. Therefore, the state always transitions to the BB state via the BB established state.

The BB state is a gaming state that transitions when a symbol combination representing the winning form of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the active line.As shown in FIG. 18(B), the BB state ending condition is The game state shifts between the accessory non-operating state (not inside, RB inside) and the accessory operating state until this is achieved. In the BB state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to one of internal lottery tables 2 to 4 among internal lottery tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG.

The accessory non-operating state is a gaming state that is set when the BB state is started by winning the Big Bonus (BB).In the accessory non-operating state, the internal lottery table 2 to internal lottery used in the BB state An internal lottery is performed with reference to either the internal lottery table 2 or the internal lottery table 3 among the tables 4.

Specifically, at the beginning of the BB state, the gaming state is set to non-internal with the accessory inactive, and in the non-internal with the accessory inactive, the first regular bonus (RB1) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5) lottery flags are all in non-winning state, 1st regular bonus (RB1) to 5th regular bonus (RB5) are eligible for lottery, replay is not eligible for lottery, and small An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 3 in which the probability of winning a winning combination is set to be the same as that of the internal lottery table 1 and the internal lottery table 2.

If any of the 1st regular bonus (RB1) to 5th regular bonus (RB5) is won while the accessory is not in operation and the RB is inside the accessory, the RB is in the non-operating state. Inside RB, if the first regular bonus (RB1) is won, the winning state of the lottery flag for the first regular bonus (RB1) is maintained until the first regular bonus (RB1) is won, and the winning state of the lottery flag for the second regular bonus (RB1) is maintained. If the regular bonus (RB2) is won, the lottery flag for the second regular bonus (RB2) will remain in the winning state until the second regular bonus (RB2) is won, and the third regular bonus (RB3) will be won. If the lottery flag of the 3rd regular bonus (RB3) is won, the winning state of the lottery flag of the 3rd regular bonus (RB3) is maintained until the 3rd regular bonus (RB3) is won, and if the 4th regular bonus (RB4) is won, The winning state of the lottery flag for the 4th regular bonus (RB4) is maintained until the 4th regular bonus (RB4) is won, and if the 5th regular bonus (RB5) is won, the 5th regular bonus (RB5) is won. The winning state of the fifth regular bonus (RB5) lottery flag is maintained until a prize is won. In addition, inside the RB with the accessory inactive, the winning probability of replay is higher than the internal lottery table 3, so there is no loss (non-winning), and any bonus is excluded from the internal lottery table. An internal lottery will be held with reference to 2.

Also, from the accessory non-operating state, it is possible to shift to the accessory operating state, and if any of the first regular bonus (RB1) to fifth regular bonus (RB5) is won in the accessory non-operating state, the accessory will be activated. transition to state. In this embodiment, even when the accessory operating state ends, if the termination condition of the BB state is not satisfied, the state shifts to the non-internal state of the accessory non-operating state.

The accessory operating state is a gaming state that changes when the first regular bonus (RB1) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5) are won. An internal lottery is performed with reference to an internal lottery table 4 among the lottery tables 4 in which the winning mode of a small winning combination is different from the internal lottery table 2 and the internal lottery table 3.

In addition, in the accessory operating state, it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied based on the number of wins of the small prize and the number of games played. In this embodiment, the number of wins of the small prize reaches 8 or the number of games played reaches 12. When the end condition of the accessory operating state is satisfied, the game state control means 170 stops the accessory operating state if the end condition of the BB state is not satisfied when the end condition of the accessory operating state is satisfied. Control is performed to terminate the operation and return to the non-interior state where the accessory is inactive.

In addition, in the BB state, it is determined whether the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out by the game in the BB state, and medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 200) are paid out. Then, the gaming state control means 170 performs control to end the BB state and return the gaming state to the normal state. In this embodiment, count information regarding the number of payouts in the BB state is stored in the gaming state storage area 1916. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even if the lottery flags for the first regular bonus (RB1) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5) are set to the winning state at the end of the BB state, the first regular bonus The lottery flags for the bonus (RB1) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5) are all reset to a non-winning state.

As shown in FIG. 19, the AT control means 175 (an example of a benefit granting means) changes the performance state among multiple types of performance states including a non-AT state, an AT low probability state, an AT state, and a CZ state. Under predetermined conditions, the performance 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 the end condition of the AT state is met, and the end condition of the AT state is satisfied. Accordingly, control is performed to terminate the AT state. In this embodiment, information indicating the performance state in which the player is staying is stored in the performance state storage area 1917 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. Further, in this 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), the correct batting order is announced to assist in winning the 15-card small prize (minor prize 1 to minor prize 12), and the production control means 180 also controls the batting order bell. At the time of winning, a winning assist effect is performed to assist the winning of 15 small winnings (small winnings 1 to 12) by displaying an image corresponding to the correct batting order on the liquid crystal display LCD, and the player remains in a non-AT state. It is now possible to play an assist time game (an example of an auxiliary game) in which medals are more easily obtained than in other games.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the AT control means 175 can set a normal section (non-advantageous section) and an advantageous section, and fixes the production state to the initial state, which is the non-AT state, in the normal section, and draws a lottery to shift to an advantageous section. is carried out, 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 batting order bells A group (batting order bells A1 to A24) and batting order bells B group (batting order bells B1 to B24) by internal lottery. , batting order bell group C (batting order bells C1 to C24), special batting order role group A (special batting order role A1 to A8) + first regular bonus (RB1), special batting order role group B (special batting order role B1 to B8) + No. 1 Regular Bonus (RB1), Weak Cherry + Big Bonus (BB), Strong Cherry + Big Bonus (BB), Chance Replay + Big Bonus (BB), Bell Replay + Big Bonus (BB), Regular Replay 1 + Big Bonus (BB) ), or the first regular bonus (RB1), an advantageous section transfer lottery will be held, and if the gaming state is RB1 established or BB established, an internal lottery will be held. Batting order bell group A (batting order bells A1 to A24), batting order bell group B (batting order bells B1 to B24), batting order bell group C (batting order bells C1 to C24), special batting order role A group (special batting order role A1 to A8), An advantageous section transfer lottery will be conducted based on the winning pattern of special batting order roles B group (special batting order roles B1 to B8), weak cherry, strong cherry, chance replay, bell replay, or normal replay 1. . In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is normal, RB1 established state, or BB established state, the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed when a winning mode including normal replay 2 is obtained, and the gaming state is changed to RB1. In the case of the state or the BB state, the advantageous section transfer lottery is not performed.

In the advantageous section transfer lottery, the random numbers obtained for the internal lottery are compared with the advantageous section transfer lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910, and the winner of the advantageous section transfer lottery is determined according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the section has been won. In the advantageous section transition lottery table, advantageous section wins or losses are assigned to random numbers for internal lottery that are associated with each winning mode that triggers execution of advantageous zone transition lottery, and for internal lottery. If the obtained random number is associated with the winning mode that triggers the execution of the advantageous section transfer lottery, and is also associated with the advantageous section win in the advantageous section transfer lottery table, it is determined that the winning section has been won. It will be judged.

Then, when the AT control means 175 wins the advantageous section transfer lottery in the normal section, the AT control means 175 performs advantageous section transfer processing based on the fact that the advantageous section transfer lottery has been won, and the AT control means 175 performs an advantageous section transfer process based on the fact that the advantageous section transfer lottery has been won, and starts from the next game of the game that won the advantageous section transfer lottery. Start an interval. In this embodiment, when the result of the advantageous section transition lottery is a win, the performance state is shifted to the AT low probability state in the advantageous section transition process. Note that it is also possible to use two or more types of winning modes in the advantageous section transition lottery, and to determine which of the AT low probability state or the AT state the effect state is to be transitioned to in the advantageous section transition process.

Then, when the production state is an AT low certainty state or a CZ state in an advantageous section, the AT control means 175 selects batting order bells A group (batting order bells A1 to A24) and batting order bells B group (batting order bells B1 to B24) by internal lottery. ), batting order bell group C (batting order bells C1 to C24), special batting order role A group (special batting order role A1 to A8), special batting order role B group (special batting order role B1 to B24), weak cherry, strong cherry, chance replay , Bell Replay, Normal Replay 1, or Normal Replay 2 is won, and an AT lottery is conducted. In the AT lottery, the random number value acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910, and it is determined whether the AT lottery has been won according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, AT winning or losing is assigned to the random number value for the internal lottery that is associated with the winning mode that triggers the execution of the AT lottery, and the random number value obtained for the internal lottery is Batting order bell group A (batting order bells A1 to A24), batting order bell group B (batting order bells B1 to B24), batting order bell group C (batting order bells C1 to C24), special batting order role A group (special batting order role A1 to A8), It is associated with special batting order roles B group (special batting order roles B1 to B24), weak cherry, strong cherry, chance replay, bell replay, normal replay 1, or normal replay 2, and is AT in the AT lottery table. If it is associated with winning, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. In this embodiment, the probability of winning an AT is different between the AT low probability state and the CZ state, and the probability of AT winning is set higher in the CZ state than in the AT low probability state. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the execution of the AT lottery is prohibited in the normal section, and the AT lottery is executed only when staying in the advantageous section. ing.

If the result of the AT lottery in the AT low probability state is an AT win, 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 presentation state to the AT state upon the end of the game. At this time, a constant value "1" is subtracted from the AT stock number counter 1920, and a value "50" corresponding to 50 games, which is the condition for ending the AT state, is set in the AT game number counter 1919.

Then, the AT control means 175 causes the assist time game to be played based on the fact that the performance state is the AT state, and each time the assist time game is performed, a constant value corresponding to one game is set from the value of the AT game number counter 1919. 1” is subtracted. In the present embodiment, in the AT state, when a batting order bell belonging to batting order bell A group, batting order bell group B, or batting order bell group C is won, correct batting order notification and prize winning assistance performance are performed to notify the correct batting order.

In addition, in this embodiment, when it is an advantageous section and the game state is a normal state or an RB1 established state, the correct batting order is notified when a special batting order combination belonging to special batting order combination B group is won, regardless of the production state. If the correct batting order is announced and the winning assistance performance is performed, and it is an advantageous zone and the game state is a BB established state, the correct batting order will be announced when a special batting order role belonging to special batting order role group A is won, regardless of the performance status. The correct batting order will be announced and a prize-winning assistance presentation will be performed. That is, the AT control means 175 controls, in the advantageous section, when a batting order bell belonging to batting order bell A group, batting order bell group B, or batting order bell C group is selected, and when a special batting order bell belonging to special batting order combination A group or special batting order combination B group is selected. Correct batting order notification is performed when a role is won, but correct batting order notification regarding the batting order bell is performed when the performance state is AT even if it is in an advantageous section, and correct batting order notification regarding special batting order roles is performed. If it is an advantageous section and the game state is a normal state, an RB1 established state, or a BB established state, the performance is executed even if the performance state is not an AT state.

Further, in this embodiment, when the AT control means 175 notifies the correct batting order, information corresponding to the correct batting order is displayed on the main display 300. Specifically, a batting order number is set for each correct batting order. Batting order 1 to batting order 6 shown in FIG. batting order 3), "04" (batting order 4), "05" (batting order 5), "06" (batting order 6), "07" (batting order 7), "08" (batting order 8), "09" (batting order 9) ), "10" (batting order 10), "11" (batting order 11), "12" (batting order 12), "13" (batting order 13), "14" (batting order 14), "15" (batting order 15), "16" (batting order 16), "17" (batting order 17), "18" (batting order 18), "19" (batting order 19), "20" (batting order 20), "21" (batting order 21), "22" ” (batting order 22), “23” (batting order 23), and “24” (batting order 24), the batting order number is displayed.

Further, the AT control means 175 performs an additional lottery based on the fact that a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a chance replay, or a bell replay is won in the internal lottery when the performance state is the AT state in the advantageous section. In the additional lottery, the random number value acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the additional lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910, and it is determined whether or not the additional lottery has been won according to the comparison result. In the top-up lottery table, a top-up win or loss is assigned to the random number value for the internal lottery that is associated with the winning mode that triggers the execution of the top-up lottery, and the random number obtained for the internal lottery is If it is associated with a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a chance replay, or a bell replay, and is associated with an additional lottery on the additional lottery table, it is determined that the additional lottery has been won. 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 the lottery result of an additional winning is obtained in the additional lottery.

Then, when the value of the AT game number counter 1919, which is decremented by a fixed value each time an assist time game is played, reaches the initial value "0", the AT control means 175 determines that the condition for ending the AT state is satisfied, Set the performance state to CZ state. In this embodiment, when the AT control means 175 shifts the production state to the CZ state, it sets the number of games that is a condition for ending the CZ state to 50, and the AT control means 175 sets the number of games that is a condition for ending the CZ state to 50, which corresponds to the set number of games of 50. The value “50” is set in the CZ game number counter 1921.

Furthermore, in the CZ state of this embodiment, when a special batting order role is won, the correct batting order notification and prize winning assistance effect are performed, but if the batting order bell belonging to batting order bell group A, batting order bell group B, or batting order bell group C is won. However, since the correct batting order and winning assistance effects are not performed, the medal acquisition performance is such that the number of medals held by the player gradually decreases (the expected value of the ball output rate is less than 100%). There is. Furthermore, 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 5.5 (expected value of the ball output rate is about 283%). It becomes.

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, so that the value of the CZ game number counter 1921 becomes the initial value " 0'', it is determined that the conditions for ending the CZ state are satisfied, and the destination of the performance 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 larger than the initial value "0", the destination performance state is set to the AT state, and the value of the AT stock number counter 1918 is set to the initial value "0". If so, the destination performance state is set to the AT low probability state.

Note that in the CZ state, an AT lottery is held as described above, but even if an AT winning lottery result is obtained in this AT lottery, the value of the AT stock number counter 1918 only increases, and the player remains in an advantageous zone. Then, at least until the end condition of the CZ state (the value of the CZ game number counter 1921 reaches the initial value "0") is met, there is no transition to another performance state. In this embodiment, even if the AT lottery is won in the CZ state, the AT lottery may be won again until the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied, and in this case as well, the value of the AT stock number counter 1918 increases. do.

Further, 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 section transition process, and in the advantageous section, , every time one game is played, the value of the first clear counter 1922 is updated by adding a fixed value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game, and the value of the first clear counter 1922 reaches the threshold. 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 rotating reels in each game have stopped, but if it is determined in advance in each game, the first clear counter 1922 is updated at any opportunity. 1922 may be updated, for example, the update may be triggered by a game start operation on the start lever SL.

Further, 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 an initial value "0" in the advantageous section transition process, and in the advantageous section, , the value of the second clear counter 1923 is updated by the difference in the number of medals in each game, and the value corresponding to the number of medals paid out (for example, if 15 medals were paid out, it is set to "15", and when If the winning combination does not win and there is no payout, it is set as "0"), and the value "3" corresponding to the number of medals inserted (3 medals) used in the game is subtracted from the difference in the number of medals in the game. An update process is performed in which the calculation result is calculated and added to the value of the second clear counter 1923, and even if the value of the second clear counter 1923 exceeds a threshold value (for example, 2400), the advantageous section is It is determined that the termination condition has been met. Note that the value of the second clear counter 1923 is controlled so as not to fall below the initial value "0". For example, if the value of the second clear counter 1923 at the start of the game is "2", as a result of playing the game, no If no winning combination is won and no medals are paid out, the calculation result of the difference number in that game will be "-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 updated value of the second clear counter 1923 is configured to stop counting with the initial value "0" as the lower limit. In addition, if there is a winning replay in a game, the game in which the replay won will be treated as having paid out medals equivalent to the specified number of inputs for the game, and the difference will be calculated and provided free of charge depending on the winning replay. For the next game to be played, even if no actual medals have been inserted, it is treated as if the number of medals equivalent to the prescribed number of medals for the game has been inserted, and the difference in the number of medals is calculated.

Furthermore, in the advantageous section, the first clear counter 1922 and the second clear counter 1923 are updated even if a shift in the gaming state or performance state occurs, unless the end conditions of the advantageous section are met.

Further, the AT control means 175 performs an initialization process to initialize 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, there are a performance 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 an initialization process accompanying the end of the advantageous section. More specifically, the performance state storage area 1917, the AT stock number counter 1918, the AT game number counter 1919, the CZ game number counter 1921, the first clear counter 1922, and the 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 the 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 upon 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 gaming 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 that occurs when the advantageous section ends. It has become. When the initialization process is performed at the end of the advantageous section, the performance state is initialized to a non-AT state, and the AT stock number counter 1918, AT game number counter 1919, CZ game number counter 1921, and first clear counter The values of 1922 and second clear counter 1923 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0) to return to the normal period.

In this embodiment, the initialization process is executed at the end of the advantageous section to return to the normal section, so the value of the first clear counter 1922 or the second clear counter 1923 is If the threshold value is exceeded, the AT state is forcibly terminated and the production state is initialized to a non-AT state by the initialization process accompanying the end of the advantageous section, and the AT stock number counter 1918 and 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 (for example, 0). In addition, even if the value of the first clear counter 1922 or the second clear counter 1923 exceeds the threshold value while staying in another production state, the current state is The current production state is forcibly terminated and the production state is initialized to a non-AT state, and the AT stock number counter 1918, AT game number counter 1919, CZ game number counter 1921, first clear counter 1922, and second clear counter The value of 1923 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). Note that in this embodiment, the presentation state is not initialized by turning the power on or off, but even if the presentation state is started in the setting change mode and initialization processing is performed in the setting change mode, the presentation state will not be initialized by turning the power on or off. is initialized to a non-AT state, and the values of the 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 set to the initial value (for example, 0 ) is initialized to

Furthermore, in this embodiment, an 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 presentation state to the AT state under predetermined conditions within the advantageous section. However, even if the AT state ends, the advantageous section is maintained as long as the conditions for ending the advantageous section are not satisfied. That is, in this embodiment, since the advantageous section continues even after the end of the AT state, there are cases where the player remains in the advantageous section even if the presentation state shifts from the AT state to a presentation state different from the AT state.

Further, based on the start of the advantageous section, the AT control means 175 lights up the LED built in the section indicator SEC 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, the LED built in the section indicator SEC is turned off during the normal section, so by checking the lighting state of the section indicator SEC, it is possible to determine whether or not you are staying in an advantageous section. It is now possible to judge whether

In this embodiment, the AT control means 175 starts or ends advantageous section notification, which is notification that the vehicle is staying in an 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 due to the transition 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 when the advantageous section ends and the transition to the normal section occurs, the value of the first clear counter 1922 changes to the initial value. When initialized to "0", the advantageous section notification is ended based on the value of the first clear counter 1922 reaching the initial value "0".

Note that the section indicator SEC does not need to be provided exclusively as in this embodiment, and may also be used as the main indicator 300. For example, by switching on and off the dot display section that displays the decimal point on the 7-segment display, it can be shown whether or not you are staying in an advantageous section. The advantageous section notification may be made by lighting up the . Furthermore, when an advantageous section starts, the LED built in the section indicator SEC lights up to immediately notify that the driver is staying in an advantageous section. A non-announcement section is set in which the fact that it is an advantageous section is not announced until the number of games is exhausted, or a non-announcement section is set in which the fact that it is an advantageous section is not notified until the first correct batting order notification in the advantageous section is executed. You can do it like this.

The performance control means 180 controls the display performance and the like performed using the display device 330 (an example of a performance device) based on the performance data stored in the performance data storage area 1926 provided in the sub-ROM of the performance information storage means 190b. Control is performed regarding the sound production performed using the sound device 340 (an example of a production device). For example, in response to the occurrence of a gaming event such as inserting a medal, operating the bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or changing the gaming status, a lamp or LED may be turned on or blinked, or a display on a liquid crystal display (LCD) may be displayed. By changing the content and outputting sound from a speaker SP, execution control of performances for enlivening the game and assisting the game is performed according to the progress of the game. The content of the performance executed in the game is based on the performance lottery table stored in the sub lottery table storage area 1927 provided in the sub ROM of the performance information storage means 190b, based on the game state, performance state, internal lottery results, etc. Determined by reference accordingly. In this embodiment, image data corresponding to the game progress etc. is read from the effect data storage area 1926 of the sub-ROM into an image buffer 1928 provided in the sub-RAM, and the image data based on the image data read into the image buffer 1928 is read. The image is output to the liquid crystal display LCD, and sound data corresponding to the progress of the game is read from the effect data storage area 1926 of the sub ROM into a sound buffer 1929 provided in the sub RAM, and the sound read into the sound buffer 1929 is output. Sound based on the data is output from the speaker SP.

When the performance state is the AT state, the production control means 180 notifies the correct batting order when a batting order bell belonging to batting order bell A group, batting order bell group B, or batting order bell C group is won, and performs a 15-card small prize ( Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a prize-winning assistance effect that assists winning of the minor prizes 1 to 12).

In addition, the production control means 180 notifies the correct batting order when a special batting order role belonging to the special batting order role group B is won, regardless of the performance status, when the game state is a normal state or an RB1 established state in an advantageous section. and causes the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a prize-winning auxiliary performance that assists in winning one small prize (small prize 21, minor prize 22, minor prize 24, minor prize 35, minor prize 41 to minor prize 45). Take control.

In addition, when it is an advantageous section and the game state is a BB established state, the performance control means 180 notifies the correct batting order when a special batting order role belonging to the special batting order role group A is won regardless of the performance status. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a winning auxiliary performance that assists winning of the small winnings (small winnings 20 to 22, small winnings 28, small winnings 41 to 46).

In addition, when playing a game in the AT state or in the CZ state, the performance control means 180 displays the remaining number of games until the AT state or CZ state ends on a liquid crystal display, etc. Control is performed to execute a remaining number display effect to be displayed on the display device 330 of. In the remaining number display effect, when the value of the AT game number counter 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 will also decrease to reflect the subtraction. is changed.

In addition, the performance control means 180 controls the final game in the CZ state (a game in which the value of the CZ game number counter 1921 becomes the initial value "0") when the AT lottery result executed in the CZ state results in an AT winning lottery result. If the value of the AT stock number counter 1918 is greater than the initial value "0" in the final game of the CZ state, the right to move to the AT state is suspended until the end of the game. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute an AT confirmation effect to notify that the AT confirmation device has the AT confirmation effect.

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

2. Method of this embodiment In this embodiment, so-called first type special bonuses include a first regular bonus (RB1), a second regular bonus (RB2), a third regular bonus (RB3), and a fourth regular bonus (RB4). ), and the 5th regular bonus (RB5), and among these 1st type special bonuses, the 2nd regular bonus (RB2) to the 5th regular bonus (RB5) are each provided with the 1st regular bonus ( The winning difficulty level is higher than that of RB1), and the expected value of the winning rate is higher within the RB in the BB state with the accessory inactive than in the RB1 established state.

Specifically, FIG. 21 shows the display probabilities of symbol combinations representing winning forms for each of the first regular bonus (RB1) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5).

For example, in the first regular bonus (RB1), the number of frames at the press detection position that allows the bell symbol "BL" assigned to the first reel R1 to be displayed on the active line is 20 frames, and the number of frames on the second reel R2 is 20 frames. The number of frames at the press detection position that allows the cherry symbol "CH" assigned to be displayed on the active line is 20 frames, and the cherry symbol "CH" assigned to the third reel R3 or the watermelon symbol 2 " The number of frames at the press detection position that allows ``WM2'' to be displayed on the active line is 20 frames, and the press detection position that allows the special symbol 3 ``SP3'' assigned to the fourth reel R4 to be displayed on the active line. Since the number of frames is 20, the display probability is 16000/16000.

For example, in the second regular bonus (RB2), the number of frames at the press detection position that allows the red 7 symbol "Red 7" assigned to the first reel R1 to be displayed on the active line is 5 frames, The number of frames at the press detection position that allows the red 7 symbol "Red 7" assigned to the 2nd reel R2 to be displayed on the active line is 5 frames, and the bar symbol "BAR" assigned to the 3rd reel R3 The number of frames at the press detection position that allows ``Red 7'' to be displayed on the active line is 5 frames, and the number of frames at the press detection position that allows the red 7 symbol "Red 7" assigned to the fourth reel R4 to be displayed on the active line is 5 frames. Since the number of frames is 5, the display probability is 875/16000. Similarly, the display probability for the third regular bonus (RB3) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5) is 875/16000.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first regular bonus (RB1) is set with a symbol combination indicating the winning form so that a winning can be made regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and the second regular bonus (RB1) is RB2) ~ The 5th regular bonus (RB5) is set with a symbol combination that indicates the winning form so that you may miss the winning if you do not stop the operation in an appropriate manner, and the 2nd regular bonus (RB2) ~ Each of the fifth regular bonuses (RB5) has a higher winning difficulty level than the first regular bonus (RB1).

FIG. 22 shows the expected value of the ball payout rate in each gaming state. In this embodiment, each of the batting order bells A group, batting order bells B group, and batting order bells C group are shown in each gaming state. By changing the mode of stop control accordingly, the winning rate of the 15-card small winning combination (small winning combination 1 to small winning combination 12) is changed, and the expected value of the ball payout rate is adjusted.

To explain more specifically, in the normal state, there is no correct batting order for each of the batting order bells A group to batting order bell C group, and the 15-piece small winning combination will not be won when the batting order bell is won, so the ball output rate The expected value for this is the lowest at 41%.

Next, in the BB established state and the RB1 established state, there is only one correct batting order for each of batting order bells A group to batting order bell C group, and when a batting order bell is won, there is a probability of 1/24 that a 15-piece small winning combination will be won. As a result, the expected ball payout rate is 51%, which is higher than normal.

In addition, in the BB established state or the RB1 established state, if the production state is the AT state, even if the batting order bell belonging to any of the batting order bells A group to batting order bell C group is won, the correct batting order will be announced. If you perform the stop operation according to the correct batting order, you will definitely win a small winning combination of 15 pieces. Therefore, in the AT state, the expected value of the ball payout rate is 283%, which corresponds to about 5.5 coins when converted to a net increase in the number of coins per game.

In addition, in the BB state when the accessory is not activated, the expected value of the ball output rate is different between non-internal and RB internal, and in non-internal, the correct batting order is 1 for batting order bell group A and batting order bell group B. For the batting order bell C group, by treating all the pressing orders as the correct batting order, the expected value of the ball output rate becomes 47%, which is higher than the normal state. However, in the non-internal state of the BB state and the accessory non-operating state, the replay is not subject to lottery, so the expected value of the ball payout rate is lower than in the BB established state or the RB1 established state.

On the other hand, within the RB, there is one type of correct batting order for batting order bells A group, and for batting order bells B group and batting order bells C group, all pressed orders are treated as correct batting orders, and unlike non-internals, replay By being selected as a lottery target, the expected value of the ball payout rate is 97%, making it possible to obtain the highest expected value of the ball payout rate among all gaming states.

In addition, in the accessory operating state of the RB1 state and the BB state, the 15-piece small winning combination, which would be won without duplication in other gaming states, will be won in duplicate, so that the winning opportunity for the 15-piece small winning combination will be different from other winnings. Although it is lower than in the gaming state, the winning probability for all small roles is higher than in other gaming states, so the expected value of the ball payout rate is 54%, which means that the expected value of the ball payout rate is at least higher than in the normal state. It's getting expensive.

As described above, in this embodiment, by differentiating the mode of stop control when the batting order bell is won between the RB1 established state and the inside of the RB in the BB state where the accessory is not activated, it is possible to In a situation where the 1st regular bonus (RB1) is won, it is possible to play a game with a low expected ball payout rate, and the 2nd regular bonus (RB2) to 5th regular bonus (RB5) with a low display probability In a situation where the player has won, it is possible to have the player play a game with a high expected ball payout rate.

Here, in this embodiment, by lowering the expected value of the ball payout rate in the game when the first type special accessory is in operation (in the accessory operating state of RB1 state or BB1 state), For example, it is possible to increase the expected value of the ball payout rate in the assist time game played in the RB1 established state.

However, in order to provide gaming machines to the market, it is necessary to design them so that the ball payout rate falls within a predetermined upper limit. It is desired that the consumption speed of medals in games other than games be fast.

On the other hand, in gaming machines that can perform assist time games, the number of times non-assist time games are played is generally greater than the number of times assist time games are played, so assist time If it is sought to increase the consumption speed of medals in a game that is not a game, there is a risk that the payout rate may fall below a predetermined lower limit.

Therefore, in this embodiment, by placing an RB during the BB, the accessory is activated, so that it is possible to play a game with the accessory inactive during the BB, and furthermore, during the BB, the accessory is activated. By creating a situation where the expected value of the ball payout rate is higher in the game when the accessory is not active than during non-BB, it is possible to realize a design that does not fall below the lower limit regulation while realizing a low base during non-BB. It is said that

In this way, in this embodiment, the winning state of the first regular bonus (RB1) with a low winning difficulty is suppressed to suppress the acquisition of medals, and the second regular bonus (RB2) to the winning winning state with a high winning difficulty is suppressed. By making it easier to acquire medals by using the winning state of the 5 regular bonus (RB5), the medal acquisition performance can be suitably adjusted, and the degree of freedom in designing the gaming machine can be improved. In this embodiment, five types of first-class special accessories are provided, but it is sufficient that at least two types of first-class special accessories are provided, and in that case, one is better than the other. In a game where the display probability is high and a type 1 special accessory with a low display probability is won, the expected value of the ball payout rate is higher than in a game where a type 1 special accessory with a high display probability is won. It is good if the value is high.

In addition, in this embodiment, batting order bells A group to batting order bell C group are subject to lottery both in the RB1 established state and in the RB state in which the accessory is inactive. Inside the inactive RB, if the batting order bells B group or batting order bells C group are won, the spinning reels are controlled to be stopped in such a manner that the winning rate of the 15-piece small winning combination is higher than in the RB1 established state. Therefore, it is possible to create a difference in medal acquisition performance between the RB1 established state and the RB interior in the BB state in which the accessory is not activated due to the difference in winning rate of the 15-piece small winning combination.

In particular, in this embodiment, if the batting order bell is won in the internal lottery, a 15-piece small winning combination will be won if the stop operation is performed with the correct batting order, and a 15-piece small winning combination will be won if the stop operation is performed with the incorrect batting order. Control is performed to avoid winning small winning combinations, and within the RB in the BB state and in the non-operating state, the correct batting order is set as corresponding to the batting order bell group B and the batting order bell group C, rather than the RB1 established state. Because the order of the stop operation is increased, due to the difference in the winning difficulty of the 15-piece small winning combination, it is possible to win a 15-piece small winning combination between the RB1 established state and the RB inside the BB state with the accessory inactive. Differential rates can be provided.

Regarding the mode of stop control according to the game state of batting order bells A group, batting order bells B group, and batting order bells C group, there are game states in which the winning rate of the 15-piece small winning combination of batting order bells A group increases. Good too. In addition, if the winning rate of the 15-piece small winning combination increases in the non-internal state of the BB state, when the accessory is inactive, or in the RB state, if the number of correct batting orders is increased, all the pressing orders will be changed to the correct batting order. You don't have to do it. Further, within the RB in the BB state and the accessory non-operating state, the amount of increase in the correct batting order for the BB established state or the RB1 established state may be made different between the batting order bells B group and the batting order bells C group.

In addition, in this embodiment, by setting the number of reels to 4 and the active lines to 2 lines, the winning form can be achieved for the big bonus (BB) and the first regular bonus (RB1) regardless of the mode of the stop operation. The symbol combination shown can be displayed on the active line.

To be more specific, the big bonus (BB) of this embodiment corresponds to the so-called first-class special accessory continuous actuation device, and the symbol combination that activates the continuous actuation device is The upper limit of the stop mode displayed on the active line is set as 2/1500 (if the end condition does not exceed 225 sheets) or 1/1500 (if the end condition exceeds 225 sheets) of all the stop conditions. .

In addition, the upper limit of the stop mode in which the symbol combination that activates the 1st type special accessory to which the 1st regular bonus (RB1) corresponds is displayed on the active line is 1/500 of all stop modes (accessory continuous activation device) (1/50 only during operation).

Here, in a configuration where the number of reels is 3 and the number of symbols per reel is 20, in order to display symbol combinations regardless of the mode of stop operation, it is necessary to It is necessary to arrange the symbols so that 64 (4×4×4) stopping modes can appear. However, in the above configuration, the number of stop modes in which the symbol combinations that activate the accessory continuous actuator are displayed on the active line is limited to 10, and the symbol combination that activates the first type special accessory is displayed on the active line. The upper limit of the stopping modes is 16, and in any of them, it is impossible to display a symbol combination indicating a winning mode on the active line regardless of the mode of the stopping operation.

Therefore, as in this embodiment, if the number of symbols per reel is set to 20 and the number of reels is set to 4, the symbols are arranged at 4 locations on each reel at 4 frame intervals. It is necessary to allow 256 (4×4×4×4) stopping modes to appear. In the above configuration, the upper limit of the stop modes in which the symbol combinations that activate the accessory continuous actuation device are displayed on the active line is 213, and the stop modes that display the symbol combinations that activate the first type special accessory on the active line are 213 ways. The upper limit of the modes is 320, and when there is only one active line, only the first type special accessory can display the symbol combination indicating the winning mode on the active line, regardless of the mode of the stop operation, but in this implementation. As shown in the figure above, if one reel has a two-line configuration in which the upper and lower rows are the display positions on the active line, it is necessary to arrange the symbols in order to always display the symbols on either the upper or lower row on the reel. Since the interval is 6 frames, the number of symbols required to be placed on the reel is reduced to 3, and it is only necessary to make 192 ways (4 x 4 x 3 x 4) of stop patterns appear, so the first type special Not only the accessory but also the accessory continuous operation device can display a symbol combination indicating a winning form on the active line regardless of the mode of the stop operation. In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to display a symbol combination indicating a winning form on the active line for both the big bonus (BB) and the first regular bonus (RB1), regardless of the mode of the stop operation. We have achieved this.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the game is mainly assumed to be played in the BB established state or the RB1 established state, and in order to maintain the BB established state or the RB1 established state, the big bonus (BB) or the first regular bonus ( It is necessary to avoid winning the big bonus (BB) and the first regular bonus (RB1), but by increasing the display probability of the big bonus (BB) and the first regular bonus (RB1), players with poor stopping operation skills can avoid winning the big bonus (BB) and the first regular bonus (RB1). There is a concern that it will not be possible to avoid winning the 1 regular bonus (RB1).

Therefore, in this embodiment, in the BB established state or the RB1 established state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 2 in which a small winning combination or a replay is guaranteed to win, and in an advantageous section, special batting order combinations A group and special batting order combination B are selected. If a group wins, it is possible to avoid winning the Big Bonus (BB) or the first regular bonus (RB1) by notifying the correct batting order and providing a winning assistance performance that assists in winning a small role regardless of the performance status. This makes it possible to secure winning opportunities for the big bonus (BB) and the first regular bonus (RB1) while reducing the operational burden on the player.

In addition, in this embodiment, within the RB in the BB state and the accessory inactive state, no matter which of the special batting order combination A group and the special batting order combination B group is won, one small winning combination is always won and the first prize is won. It is not possible to win the 1st regular bonus (RB1) to the 5th regular bonus (RB5). For this reason, in the BB state of this embodiment, it is easy for the balls to stay inside the RB in the non-operating state, where the expected value of the payout rate is high. There is a disadvantage that it is difficult to obtain the effect of lowering the expected value of the ball payout rate by using the accessory continuous operating device compared to the accessory continuous operating device. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the probability of winning the first regular bonus (RB1) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5) in the non-internal state of the BB state with the accessory inactive, but in the normal state only the small prize Regarding the winning area in which the winning area is won, there is a situation in which the winning of the regular bonus cannot be incorporated into the non-internal part of the accessory non-operating state of the BB state. For this reason, if the only bonus subject to lottery in the normal state is the big bonus (BB), in the non-internal state of the BB state with the accessory inactive, the regular bonus will be allocated to the winning area where the replay was won in the normal state. There is only so much that can be done.

Therefore, in this embodiment, not only the big bonus (BB) but also the first regular bonus (RB1) is selected as a lottery target in the normal state, and the small winning combination in the normal state is set while the accessory in the BB state is not in operation. Along with taking over the winning area, the winning area of the 1st regular bonus (RB1), which was won overlappingly with the special batting order role A group and the special batting order role B group, is secured, and the 1st regular bonus (RB1) ~ The probability of winning the fifth regular bonus (RB5) can be increased.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, even if a batting order bell belonging to batting order bell A group, batting order bell B group, or batting order bell C group is won, all the pressed orders are treated as incorrect batting order and 15 This prevents players from winning small roles. In particular, in this embodiment, a method is adopted to improve the medal acquisition performance in assist time games by lowering the expected value of the ball payout rate in the accessory operating state of the RB1 state and the BB state, but in the RB1 state In order to satisfy the technical standards as a first-class special accessory, the operating state of the accessory object in the or BB state must be designed so that the expected value of the ball payout rate is higher than in the normal state. For this reason, if the expected value of the ball payout rate in the normal state is high, it is impossible to design the expected value of the ball payout rate for the game during the operation of the first type special accessory to be lower than that. However, in this embodiment, the expected value of the ball payout rate decreases by avoiding winning of the 15-piece small winning combination for all batting order bells in the normal state, The expected value of the rate can be further lowered.

In addition, in this embodiment, the end condition for the advantageous section is that the value of the first clear counter 1923 or the second clear counter 1924 reaches a predetermined value, but in addition to this, when the CZ state ends, the AT The advantageous section may be ended on the condition that the value of the stock number counter 1918 is "0". In this embodiment, the rapid increase in medals is suppressed by always passing through the CZ state after the end of the AT state, so a situation where the state shifts to the AT state relatively early after the end of the advantageous section does not occur. However, it is possible to prevent medal increase sections from continuing over advantageous sections in a short period of time.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is mainly assumed that the game will be played in the BB established state or the RB1 established state. It is designed to be executed under conditions that are more disadvantageous than the established state or the RB1 established state. For example, inside the RB in the BB state, where the accessory is inactive, chance replays and bell replays are subject to lottery, but the probability of winning the AT lottery and additional lottery is lowered, and the AT lottery and additional lottery are not performed. Something like this.

In this embodiment, even if a chance replay or a bell replay is won, replay 1 wins and stop control is performed in the same manner as normal replay 1, etc. inside the RB in the BB state where the accessory is inactive. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect of not giving unnecessary expectations to the players. In addition, even when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, the mode of stop control is changed inside the RB in the BB state where the accessory is inactive, and the stop operation is performed in the incorrect batting order when the batting order bell was won. It is also possible to display the same stopping mode as in the case where the game is stopped, and even in this case, it is possible to obtain the effect of not giving unnecessary expectations to the player.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even if any of the first regular bonus (RB1) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5) is won in the non-internal state where the accessory is inactive in the BB state, the RB in the accessory non-operating state We have explained the case where the expected value of the ball payout rate in the RB internal game is the same regardless of which regular bonus is won, but when the bonus is in the BB state and the accessory is inactive. A game in which the expected value of the ball payout rate is different depending on when the first regular bonus (RB1) is won and when the second regular bonus (RB2) to fifth regular bonus (RB5) are won during non-internal play. It may be configured so that this is performed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 23, if the first regular bonus (RB1) is won and the prize is not won while the BB state is in the non-internal state of the accessory non-operating state, If you move to Medium A and any of the 2nd Regular Bonus (RB2) to 5th Regular Bonus (RB5) is won and you do not win, you will be transferred to RB Internal Medium B where the accessory is inactive. Configure.

In this case, by performing an internal lottery with reference to different internal lottery tables, RB internal medium A with the accessory inactive and RB internal medium B with the accessory inactive can have different expected values of the ball output rate. can be set.

For example, as shown in FIG. 24, in the RB internal middle A with the accessory inactive, the winning mode of the small winning combination is the same as the internal lottery table 2, but the internal lottery table 5, which is excluded from the lottery target, is replayed. An internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal lottery table 2, and in the case of RB internal middle B in the accessory object non-operating state, an internal lottery is performed by referring to the internal lottery table 2, as in the above embodiment.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the mode of stop control is changed when the batting order bell C group is won while the accessory is in the non-operating state in the BB state. In non-internal and RB internal middle A, stop control is performed when batting order bells A group, batting order bells B group, and batting order bells C group are elected in the same manner as in the BB established state.

In this way, the expected value of the ball payout rate for each gaming state will be as shown in FIG. The expected value of can be reduced to 38%, which is lower than in the above embodiment.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, by lowering the expected value of the ball payout rate for the medium A inside the RB with the accessory inactive, the long-term effect on the medium A inside the RB with the accessory inactive is If you stay for a long time, the expected value of the ball payout rate throughout the BB state will drop significantly, but the first regular bonus (RB1) can be won regardless of the mode of stop operation. , by conducting an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 5 that has secured a sufficient winning area for losing (non-winning) without using replay as a lottery target in RB internal middle A with the accessory inactive, If the result of the internal lottery is a loss (non-winning) for RB internal medium A in the inactive state, the first regular bonus (RB1) will definitely be won and the transition to the accessory operating state will be achieved, so the ball output rate will be the highest. It is possible to prevent the accessory from continuing to stay in A inside the RB in the non-operating state where the expected value of the accessory is low.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the expected value of the ball payout rate is about the same in the BB established state and the RB1 established state. The values may be different. For example, in the BB established state, the mode of stop control when the batting order bells A group, batting order bell B group, and batting order bell C group are won is different from the non-internal mode of the accessory non-operating state in the BB state. By making it the same as medium or RB internal medium, it may be configured so that the expected value of the ball payout rate is higher than in the RB1 established state.

Furthermore, instead of providing a BB state as in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. If RB1) is won, it will be possible to move to RB established state A, and if the second regular bonus (RB2) to fifth regular bonus (RB5) are won, it will be possible to move to RB established state B. The expected value of the ball payout rate in established state B may be configured to be higher than the expected value of the ball payout rate in RB established state A. In this case, a special batting order role that avoids winning the first regular bonus (RB1) with the correct batting order and allows you to win the first regular bonus (RB1) with the incorrect batting order, and a special batting order role that allows you to win the first regular bonus (RB1) with the incorrect batting order, and the second regular bonus (RB1) with the correct batting order. A special batting order role that avoids winning the 2nd regular bonus (RB2) in the incorrect batting order and allows you to win the 2nd regular bonus (RB2) in the incorrect batting order, and a special batting order role that avoids winning the 3rd regular bonus (RB3) in the correct batting order and allows you to win the 2nd regular bonus (RB2) in the incorrect batting order. A special batting order role that allows you to win the 3rd regular bonus (RB3), and a special batting order that avoids winning the 4th regular bonus (RB4) with a correct batting order and allows you to win the 4th regular bonus (RB4) with an incorrect batting order. and a special batting order role that avoids winning the 5th regular bonus (RB5) with a correct batting order and allows you to win the 5th regular bonus (RB5) with an incorrect batting order. It is preferable to configure the winning regular bonus so that if a stop operation is performed in an incorrect batting order when a combination is won, the winning regular bonus is won. Furthermore, in a configuration in which RB established state A and RB established state B are provided as shown in FIG. Therefore, the probability of winning a special batting order role that allows winning the second regular bonus (RB2) to the fifth regular bonus (RB5) is lower than that of a special batting order role that allows winning the first regular bonus (RB1). It is preferable that the winning probability be set higher than the winning probability.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the number of reels is four is described, but a configuration in which the number of reels is three may be used. In this case, as mentioned above, it is not possible to provide a big bonus (BB) that can be won regardless of the mode of the stop operation, but for the first regular bonus (RB1), the number of active lines is set to 2 instead of 1. By increasing the number to more than the line, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the mode of the stop operation.

In addition, if there is a difference in the display probability between multiple types of Type 1 special accessories, the Type 1 special accessory with a high display probability cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. It may be.

Furthermore, when the method of this embodiment is implemented using three reels, it is also possible to reduce the winning rate of a 15-piece small winning combination to 1/24 in a BB established state or an RB1 established state. In this case, since only six selections can be ensured in the pressing order, this can be achieved by providing a number of selections by pressing the button manually. For example, if the number of symbols arranged per reel is 20, 4 symbols at 4-frame intervals can be used to form a winning form of 15 small winning combinations, so if the pressing order is set to 3 options, By setting each reel to 2 selections by pressing the eye, you can make 24 selections (3 selections x 8 selections), or by setting the pressing order to 6 selections and making 4 selections by pressing the button on any one reel. 24 choices can be made by 6 choices x 4 choices. However, in this case, even if the stop operation is performed according to the correct batting order, if you fail to hit the target, you will not be able to win the 15-piece small combination, so even in such a case, the bonus will not be awarded. It is preferable to avoid winning.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine is such that game media such as medals are inserted when playing a game, and the game media are paid out depending on winning combinations. A game may be played by consuming or giving a game value of . For example, a game machine or an external unit connected to the game machine may be able to store information on the game value owned by the player, so that the game player can consume the game value by subtracting the number of game values. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which putting in a medium is replaced with giving a game value by adding up the number of game values, and replacing it with paying out the game medium.

BX storage box, UD upper front door, DD lower front door, DW display window,
L1 active line, DS game information display section, LCD liquid crystal display,
BS setting change button, KS setting change key cylinder, SEC section indicator,
EU power supply 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, R4 fourth reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1~B4 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal payout 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 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means,
170 gaming state 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 determination table storage area,
1913 Setting value storage area, 1914 Credit information storage area,
1915 Lottery flag storage area, 1916 Game state storage area,
1917 Performance 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 production information storage means, 1926 production 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 sound device,

Claims (1)

Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine the validity of multiple types of roles including small roles and special roles;
reel control means that performs control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game and to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of an internal lottery using a stop operation as a trigger;
a winning determination means for determining winning of a role;
A first gaming state in which an internal lottery with the special prize as a lottery target is carried out, a second gaming state in which the state in which the special prize is won is carried over, and a third gaming state to which the state shifts due to winning of the special prize. and a game state control means that allows setting of the
A gaming machine in which a winning role is won when a symbol combination indicating a winning form predetermined for each winning role is displayed on the active line, and a gaming value is paid out in accordance with the winning of the minor winning combination,
As a winning mode of the minor prize in the first gaming state, the first minor prize can be won in duplicate with the special prize, and the number of paid out game values associated with winning is smaller than the number of inputted gaming values. In a game where there is one winning mode and the first winning mode is obtained, the payout of gaming value that exceeds 1/3 of the number of gaming value inputs does not occur,
As a winning mode of the minor prize in the second gaming state, a plurality of types of second minor prizes are won without overlapping with each other, and the number of payouts of game value due to winning exceeds the number of inputs of game value. There are ways to win,
As a winning mode of the minor role in the third gaming state, there is a third winning mode in which a plurality of types of the second minor role are won in duplicate;
The internal lottery means
In the third gaming state, an internal lottery is conducted such that the probability of obtaining the third winning mode in the internal lottery is lower than the probability of obtaining any of the plurality of second winning modes in the internal lottery in the second gaming state. A lottery will be held,
Regarding the plurality of types of second winning modes, the correct operation mode, which is a mode of a stop operation that makes it possible to win the second minor role, differs depending on the type of the second minor role included in the second winning mode. and
The reel control means
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the first winning mode is obtained in an internal lottery, the stopping position of the rotating reels is determined so that the winning rate of the first small winning combination differs depending on the mode of the stopping operation.

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