JP7461064B2 - 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) are known which include a plurality of reels with symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface. 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. controls 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 the gaming machine described above, a configuration is known in which the probability of winning a winning combination can be changed by transitioning to an assist time state, which is a presentation state that executes a winning assistance presentation that assists in the winning of a winning combination, making it easier to obtain gaming value (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-245157 A

In recent years, in gaming machines, it has been possible to improve the player's interest in gaming and improve the marketability of the gaming machine by realizing a variety of playability using control related to instruction functions including assist time states. It has been demanded. In such gaming machines, the product appeal of the gaming machine is improved by combining various gameplay features and performances, but it is also required to prevent the fairness of the game from being compromised by the content of the performances. It is being

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can maintain the fairness of gaming even when various gaming features and performances are combined.

The present invention includes a plurality of reels,
multiple stop buttons,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery;
a production control means for controlling production related to the game;
a display means for displaying an image,
In the internal lottery, the validity of multiple types of winning modes is determined,
The plurality of winning modes include specific winning modes,
The specific winning mode includes a first role and a second role,
In the specific winning mode, a specific operating mode is set as an operating mode of the plurality of stop buttons that makes it possible to win the first combination,
The performance control means is capable of executing an operation performance related to the specific operation mode when the specific winning mode is won;
The operation performance includes a first performance and a second performance,
The first effect displays a first image and a second image,
The first image is an image that notifies the stop button for the first stop operation among the specific operation modes, and the display mode changes after the display starts and the display is completed when the final display mode is reached. death,
The second image is an image that notifies the stop button for the second stop operation in the specific operation mode, and the display mode changes after the display starts and the display is completed when the final display mode is reached. death,
In the first effect, the order in which the first images are displayed and the order in which the second images are displayed are such that the first image comes first,
In the first effect, the second image starts to be displayed after the first image starts to be displayed until the display is completed;
The second effect displays a plurality of third images and a fourth image ,
The third image is an image that makes at least a part of the specific operation mode unclear,
The fourth image is an image that notifies the relationship between the stop button to which the first stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode and the stop button to be notified,
When the second effect is executed, the plurality of third images are started to be displayed at the same time , and the fourth image is started to be displayed at a timing different from the timing at which the plurality of third images are started to be displayed . It is characterized by

The present invention provides a gaming machine that can maintain the fairness of play even when combining a variety of playability and presentations.

1 is a front view showing the external configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram illustrating the functional blocks of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing winning areas that can be won by an internal lottery in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention, and winning roles included in each winning area. FIG. (A) is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a normal section and an advantageous section controlled by the AT control means, and a performance state during the advantageous section, It is a transition diagram concerning. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the winning combinations that can be won in each batting order when winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8" are won in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a diagram showing the display mode of operation notification and navigation effect when normal winning assistance is executed in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a diagram showing the display mode of the operation notification and navigation effect when the winning assistance is executed with AT transition. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the operation notification and navigation performance in the case where it does. (A) is a diagram explaining the timing at which an image indicating the correct batting order displayed in the normal navigation presentation starts to be displayed in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a diagram explaining the timing at which an image suggesting the correct batting order displayed in the AT transition navigation presentation starts to be displayed. (A) is a diagram illustrating the display start timing of an image notifying the correct batting order that is displayed in the normal navigation effect in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a diagram that is displayed in the AT transition navigation effect. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the timing at which an image suggesting the correct batting order for a game starts to be displayed.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Note that the first embodiment described below does not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Also, not all of the configurations described in the first embodiment are necessarily essential components of the present invention.

1. Outline of the configuration of the gaming machine FIG. 1 is a front view showing the external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 of the first embodiment is a so-called drum-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that plays games using medals as gaming media.

The slot machine 1 of the first embodiment contains a reel unit 310 (see FIG. 2) consisting of multiple reels, a left reel R1 to a right reel R3, in a box-shaped housing made up of a housing BX, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. In addition, a hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) serving as a medal payout device is contained below the reel unit 310 in the housing. The housing of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment also contains a control board equipped with a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, etc., which controls the operation of the slot machine 1.

The left reel R1 to the right reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 have their outer peripheral surfaces divided into 20 areas (hereinafter, each area is referred to as a "piece") at regular intervals, and each piece has multiple types of symbols. Either is arranged.

The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so that they can be opened and closed separately. The front upper door UD is provided with a display device 330 as a display means for performing effects composed of various videos and images for assisting and livening up the game. In addition, the display device 330 is configured so that a specific area 330b facing the left reel R1 to the right reel R3 in the display area 330a for displaying images is composed of a transparent liquid crystal display, and the spinning state and stopped state of the left reel R1 to the right reel R3 can be observed through the display device 330. When the left reel R1 to the right reel R3 are stopped, three patterns (upper row pattern, middle row pattern, lower row pattern) that are consecutively arranged on the outer periphery of each of the left reel R1 to the right reel R3 among the multiple types of patterns arranged at regular intervals on the outer periphery of each of the left reel R1 to the right reel R3 can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display device 330.

In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, an upper, middle, and lower row are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the patterns through the display device 330, and an activated line L1 is set for an activated line based on a combination of the display positions of each reel. In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called specified insertion number, is set to three in any game state, and when medals equivalent to the specified insertion number are inserted, an activated line L1 formed by the middle row of the left reel R1 to the right reel R3 is activated.

The game result is determined by the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the pay line L1 (on the pay line), and if the symbol combination on the pay line L1 corresponds to a predetermined winning combination, that winning combination is considered to have won, and medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320, etc.

A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. 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 bonus state. Various game information is displayed, such as information on the winning combination in the current game, and information suggesting how to press the stop button B1, stop button B2, and stop button B3 related to the payout of medals.

The game information display unit DS includes a main control display device 500 consisting of a seven-segment display, and when a specified number of medals are inserted and the start lever SL is operated, a notification display is displayed that corresponds to a winning role command, which is a control signal created based on winning information, which is information on the winning role in this game, and when the left reel R1 to right reel R3 stop after the notification display is displayed, the notification display ends and the number of medals paid out or won is displayed. In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, a notification display is executed in which each segment of the main control display device 500 lights up and goes out in a display mode corresponding to the winning role command.

The main control display device 500 is also provided with an interval notification section 500A, which is a dot on a seven-segment display and lights up when an advantageous interval is started by the AT control means 200 (see FIG. 2) described below, and the expected medal acquisition value is 1 or more due to the assistance of winning a minor prize. The slot machine 1 of the first embodiment is also provided with multiple sound devices 340 on the front lower door DD for producing effects using sound. The sound devices 340 output various sounds to assist and liven up the game.

The lower front door DD is provided with various operating means. The operation means include a max bet button MB for inserting a prescribed number of medals, and a game by rotating the left reel R1 to right reel R3. The start lever SL serves as a game start operation means for causing the player to perform a start operation that is a trigger for starting the game, and the stop lever serves as a trigger for stopping each of the left reel R1 to right reel R3 that are rotationally driven by a stepping motor. Also provided are stop buttons B1 to B3 as stop operation means for causing the player to perform operations, and a settlement button BS for settling credited medals.

In addition, 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 depending on the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. ing. In addition, if the settlement button BS is pressed while credited medals are stored in the gaming machine, the number of credits (the number of credited medals) will be sent from the hopper unit 320 as the settlement button BS is pressed. A settlement process is executed to pay out the number of medals, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal receiving tray MP.

Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment. The slot machine 1 of the first embodiment is controlled by a game control means 10 serving as a control board. The game control means 10 receives input signals from input means such as a coin insertion switch 210, a bet switch 220, a start switch 230, a stop switch 240, a setting change switch 250, and a reset switch 260 serving as a plurality of operation detection means, performs various calculations to execute a game, and controls the operation of output means such as the performance device 300, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the main control display device 500 based on the calculation results.

The game control means 10 also includes a setting change means 100, an input acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, a presentation control means 180, a storage means 190, and an assist time control means (AT control means) 200. Each of the means constituting the game control means 10 reads out and executes each control program pre-stored in the storage means 190 when each control process is executed.

The setting change means 100 performs control (setting change control) to change the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191 of the storage means 190. When the setting change switch 250 is in the ON state and the setting change is permitted, the setting change means 100 cyclically changes the setting value in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 → ... → setting 6 → setting 1 → ... each time it receives an input signal output from the reset switch 260 provided in the power supply device, and determines the setting value based on the start signal output from the start switch 230 when the start lever SL is operated. In the slot machine 1, the winning probability of some of the winning areas that can be won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is changed according to the setting value determined in the setting value storage means 191. In other words, the setting change means 100 is configured to be able to change the setting value that is a value that can change the winning probability of a role in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120.

In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the setting change control is executed by the setting change means 100, the control related to the game state executed by the game state transition control means 170 and the control related to the advantageous zone executed by the AT control means 200 are configured to be initialized, the game state is set to a non-replay time (hereinafter, replay time is also referred to as "RT") state described later, and the control related to the auxiliary game executed by the AT control means 200 before the setting change is also initialized and a normal zone is set. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, when the power supply to the game control means 10 is cut off (power interruption) and then the power supply is resumed, the control related to the game state executed by the game state transition control means 170 and the control related to the advantageous zone executed by the AT control means 200 are configured to be resumed from the state before the power interruption, and the control related to the auxiliary game executed by the AT control means 200 before the power interruption is also configured to be maintained in the state before the power interruption.

When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI (see FIG. 1) and the medal insertion switch 210 is actuated during the insertion acceptance period, the insertion acceptance means 105 sets the inserted medal to an inserted state, and when the bet switch 220 is actuated to execute a bet operation in which the max bet button MB is pressed while the medal is credited, the insertion acceptance means 105 sets the credited medals to an inserted state up to a specified insertion number (3 medals), thereby performing a process to enable a game start operation on the start lever SL based on the fact that the medals equivalent to the specified insertion number have been set to the inserted state.

In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the first press of the start lever SL, which is activated based on the insertion of a specified number of medals, is accepted as the player's operation to start the game, and serves as a trigger for starting the rotation of the left reel R1 to the right reel R3, as well as a trigger for the internal lottery means 120, which will be described later, to execute an internal lottery.

The random number generating means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lotteries. In the first embodiment, "random numbers" include not only values that are generated randomly in the mathematical sense, but also values that may be generated regularly but may function as random numbers because of irregular acquisition timing, etc.

The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery for determining the validity of a winning combination based on a start signal output when a player performs a start operation on the start lever SL and a start switch 230 detects the start operation. This means performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

In the lottery table selection process, which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 192 of the storage means 190 is used for the internal lottery is selected based on the current gaming state. do. In each internal lottery table, each of the multiple random numbers (for example, 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65,535) is associated with various winnings such as replay, small winnings, and bonuses, and non-winnings (losses). .

In addition, in the following description, a bonus means a winning combination that activates an accessory or an accessory continuous activation device when won, and a bonus is activated when a bonus is won and an accessory or accessory continuous activation device is activated. The bonus state means a state in which the accessory or the accessory continuous activation device is activated.

In the random number determination process, a random number (random number for lottery) generated by the random number generating means 110 is obtained for each game based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, and the obtained random number is compared with the internal lottery table selected in the lottery table selection process, and it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been achieved based on the comparison result.

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 an unestablished state (first flag state, OFF state) to an established state (second flag state). , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, the lottery flags corresponding to each of the two or more winning combinations are set to an established state. . In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, there is a lottery flag (carryover flag) that allows the successful state to be carried over to subsequent games until a prize is won, and a lottery flag that allows the successful state to be carried over to subsequent games regardless of whether or not a prize is won. There is a lottery flag (carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to a non-established state without carrying over. Further, the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 193 of the storage means 190.

The reel control means 130 starts rotating the left reel R1 to the right reel R3 based on the output of a start signal from the start switch 230, which is activated when the player performs a start operation on the start lever SL. Reel rotation control is executed to control the rotation mode of the left reel R1 to right reel R3. In addition, when the rotation state of the left reel R1 to right reel R3 becomes a rotation state in which the left reel R1 to right reel R3 rotate steadily at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm), the reel control means 130 controls the stop button B1 to the stop button corresponding to each reel. When the button B3 is pressed, control is executed to enable the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240. Then, when a reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 that detected the stop operation, the reel control means 130 stops each reel of the left reel R1 to right reel R3 corresponding to the stop switch 240 that detected the stop operation. control (reel stop control).

Note that in the following description, when the reel control means 130 starts rotating the left reel R1 to right reel R3 and the player presses each of the valid stop buttons B1 to B3, the first press operation is referred to as the first press operation. The first stop operation and the second press operation are also referred to as a second stop operation, and the third press operation is also referred to as a third stop operation.

In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the reel that is spinning corresponding to the stop button pressed for the left reel R1 to the right reel R3 is stopped within a predetermined period of 190 ms from the time when the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed (the time when the stop switch 240 detects the stop operation). Here, when the spinning reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stopping position of each spinning reel is configured to be able to rotate a maximum of four frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops, depending on the diameter and rotation speed of each reel.

For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, for the left reel R1 to the right reel R3, the range in which symbols can be pulled onto the pay line L1 (pull-in range) is a total of five frames, from the frame displayed on the pay line L1 at the time the stop button is pressed until four frames have rotated.

When executing the reel stop control, the reel control means 130 performs a pull-in process to stop the rotating reels so that the winning combinations for which the lottery flag is set to the established state can be won as much as possible; Logic calculation that determines the stopping position of the spinning reel based on a preset priority order using a logic calculation that includes a kicking process that stops the spinning reel so that the combination that is set to be established cannot be won. and a table reference process for determining the stop position of the rotating reel by referring to the stop control table stored in the reel control data storage means 194 of the storage means 190, thereby stopping the rotating reel. A symbol is displayed on the active line L1 (hereinafter, stopping the rotating reels by reel stop control and displaying a symbol on the active line L1 is also referred to as "stop display").

In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when multiple types of minor roles are won in the internal lottery, the priority of the candidate stop positions can be determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the pay line L1 (number priority control), or according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the minor role (number priority control). However, when number priority control is executed, if multiple minor roles with the same payout are won, the priority of the candidate stop positions that can win each minor role is treated as being the same.

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 left reel R1 to the right reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 195 of the storage means 190, when all of the left reel R1 to right reel R3 are stopped, the winning determination table is displayed on the active line L1. It is determined whether each of the symbol combinations is a winning form of a predetermined combination. Then, a winning determination table is created so that it is possible to determine whether or not a bonus, replay, or small role has been won (hereinafter referred to as "winning determination") based on the symbol combinations displayed on the active line L1 when each reel is stopped. Provided. In addition, in the following description, the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the winning combination will also be described as the "winning symbol combination."

In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, each process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determining process. As for each process executed based on the determination result of a winning combination, for example, when a minor winning combination is won, a process of determining the number of medals to be paid out by the payout control means 150 is performed, and when a replay is won, a process is performed to determine the number of medals to be paid out. This causes the replay processing means 160 to perform a process to be executed without consuming medals in the next game, and when a winning combination such as a bonus that triggers a change in the game state is won, the game state transition control means 170 changes the game state. Processing to migrate is performed.

The payout control means 150 performs payout 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 sent to the payout device. Control is performed to cause the hopper unit 320 to dispense.

The hopper unit 320 performs the operation of paying out the number of medals instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is equipped with a payout medal detection switch 325 that is activated each time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. Note that when medal credit is permitted, instead of actually paying out medals using the hopper unit 320, a credit addition process is performed in which the payout number is added to the credit number (the number of credited medals) stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190, and medals are virtually paid out.

When the winning determination means 140 determines that a symbol combination indicating a winning replay among the multiple types of replay roles described below has been stopped and displayed on the pay line L1, and the replay wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (replay process) that sets the machine to a ready state for the next game without the need to insert medals. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when a replay wins, an automatic insertion process is performed in which a specified number of medals are automatically inserted without using medals (including credit medals) held by the player, and the machine waits for the start operation of the start lever SL for the next game with the same winning line L1 as the previous game set.

The game state transition control means 170 performs processing for transitioning the game state between multiple game states, and processing related to the activation and termination of bonuses. Here, the transition condition for each game state may be one condition or multiple conditions. When multiple conditions are defined, the game state can be transitioned to another game state based on the fulfillment of any one of the multiple predefined conditions, or the fulfillment of all of the multiple predefined conditions.

The performance control means 180 controls the performance related to the game, such as image and video performance using the display device 330 and sound performance using the sound device 340, based on the performance data stored in the performance control data storage means 196 of the storage means 190. Specifically, when the player operates each component of the slot machine 1, such as inserting a medal, operating the max bet button MB, the start lever SL, or the stop buttons B1 to B3, or when a game event occurs, such as a change in the game state, the performance control means 180 controls the execution of performances that liven up the game or assist the game by executing performances using the lighting or blinking of lamps and LEDs, and sound output from the sound device 340. In addition, the performance control means 180 causes each component of the performance device 300 to execute a performance based on each performance state.

The AT control means 200 has an advantageous period (advantageous period) that is a period (period) in which control related to instruction functions including an auxiliary game that displays notifications to assist in winning a specific winning combination on the main control display device 500 is executable. , between a normal section (non-advantageous period, non-advantageous section) in which control regarding the auxiliary game (control related to the instruction function) based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is impossible to execute. The control related to the transition is executed using the data stored in the AT control data storage means 197, and the auxiliary game control means is configured to perform the control related to the normal section, the advantageous section, and the auxiliary game.

The AT control data storage means 197 stores data used in various controls related to multiple types of effect states including the normal state and the AT state executed within the advantageous section (various data set to ON state or OFF state by predetermined control processing). flags, counters, etc.) are stored.

The AT control means 200 sets the performance state to the AT state (assist time state) under predetermined conditions in the advantageous section, and makes it possible to win the specific winning combination on the main control display device 500 consisting of a 7-segment display. By displaying information (an example of operation instruction information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop button B1 to stop button B3, operation notification to assist in winning a specific combination is performed. In addition, in the slot machine 1, when the AT control means 200 performs an operation notification, the effect control means 180, which will be described later, displays a navigation effect as an operation effect in which an image (indicator) corresponding to the correct batting order is displayed on the display device 330. Execute. In this way, in the slot machine 1, in the AT state, the operation modes of the stop buttons B1 to B3 are notified by the winning assistance of the operation notification and the navigation effect, so that the auxiliary game (AT game) that is advantageous to the player is notified. , notification game) is executed.

In more detail, the AT control means 200 performs a predetermined end process that ends the advantageous section and starts a normal section from the next game when a predetermined end condition for ending the advantageous section, which will be described later, is satisfied, and a predetermined end process that is set within the advantageous section. A predetermined initialization process, which is a process for initializing information regarding the advantageous section, such as various flags and numerical values, is executed. Further, the AT control means 200 turns on the section notification unit 500A when the expected medal acquisition value becomes 1 or more by starting the advantageous section and executing the winning assistance. For this reason, the AT control means 200 is configured to be able to turn off the section notification section 500A when the winning assistance is not executed even if the advantageous section has started.

The AT control means 200 executes a game number update process in which, each time a game is played in a game that has started an advantageous zone, the value "1", which corresponds to one game, is added to the value (stored value) stored in the first advantageous zone counter 197a, and the stored value of the first advantageous zone counter 197a is cumulatively incremented. The AT control means 200 also executes a difference number update process in which the AT control means 200 cumulatively records in the second advantageous zone counter 197b the difference value (number of medals difference) obtained by subtracting the number of medals paid out from the game that has started an advantageous zone by the number of medals inserted.

The AT control means 200 of the first embodiment has a value that is a value equivalent to one game every time one game is executed in any gaming state when controlling in an advantageous section. A game number update process that cumulatively adds (updates) the stored value of the first advantageous section counter 197a by 1, and a value corresponding to the difference in the number of medals is cumulatively added to the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b. Execute the process of updating the difference number of sheets to be updated.

Here, in the difference number update process for updating the stored value of the second advantageous zone counter 197b, when the number of medals paid out in the game is less than the specified number of medals inserted and the stored value of the second advantageous zone counter 197b is subtracted, the AT control means 200 sets the stored value of the second advantageous zone counter 197b to the value "0" if the stored value of the second advantageous zone counter 197b is less than the value "0". As a result, the AT control means 200 can fix the value of the stored value of the second advantageous zone counter 197b at the lowest point to the value "0", so that in the control process using the stored value of the second advantageous zone counter 197b, it is not necessary to vary the value that is the judgment threshold according to the specific numerical value at the lowest point, and the load of the control process using the stored value of the second advantageous zone counter 197b can be reduced.

The AT control means 200 controls the AT control means 200 when 3000 games have been played, that is, when the memory value of the first advantageous section counter 197a reaches the value "3000" or when the number of medals exceeds 2400 from the time when the most medals are consumed in the advantageous section. When the player acquires a medal, that is, when the memory value of the second advantageous section counter 197b reaches the value "2401" from the lowest value (bottom point), a predetermined value is set to end the advantageous section. It is determined that a specific end condition is satisfied as the end condition, and a predetermined end process is executed to end the advantageous section and start a normal section from the next game.

In a predetermined initialization process, the AT control means 200 initializes all information used in various control processes in the advantageous section, such as each flag set to the ON state in the advantageous section and the value set in the advantageous section. Note that the AT control means 200 can end the advantageous section even when a preset predetermined end condition (normal end condition) other than the specific end condition is satisfied, and even when the normal end condition is satisfied. A predetermined initialization process and a predetermined termination process are executed. Details of the normal termination conditions set by the AT control means 200 of the first embodiment will be described later.

2. Configurations included in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment Next, details of each configuration included in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7.

<Winning area subject to internal lottery>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing winning areas that are subject to internal lottery in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, and winning numbers and winning combinations associated with each winning area.

The slot machine 1 of the first embodiment has, as a bonus, a regular big bonus (hereinafter, the regular big bonus is also referred to as "RBB") as a consecutive operation device for a first type special feature. In addition, the slot machine 1 has, as game states controlled by the game state transition control means 170, a non-RT state in which the RBB is not set to an established state and the RBB is not operating, a bonus established state in which the RBB is set to an established state and the RBB is maintained in the established state until the RBB is activated, and a bonus state in which the RBB is activated and the RBB is activated, and a bonus state in which the RBB is activated and the RBB is activated.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the winning areas that are subject to the internal lottery include the winning area "all small roles", the winning area "all 1-coin roles", the winning area "normal replay 1", the winning area "normal replay 2", the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 8", the winning area "rare roles", the winning area "RBB & 1-coin roles", and the winning area "RBB", which correspond to the winning numbers 1 to 15, respectively. In addition, in the slot machine 1, the winning number 0 corresponds to a non-win (miss) as a result of the internal lottery.

Here, "batting order" means the order in which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Furthermore, in the following description, the timing at which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed is also referred to as "pressing timing."

In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the batting order, which is the order in which the three stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, is composed of six batting orders, batting order 1 to batting order 6. Batting order 1 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B1 → stop button B2 → stop button B3, which is called sequential pressing. Moreover, batting order 2 is a batting order called a so-called scissor-hitting in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B1 → stop button B3 → stop button B2. Further, batting order 3 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2 → stop button B1 → stop button B3. Further, batting order 4 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2 → stop button B3 → stop button B1. Further, batting order 5 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B1 → stop button B2. Further, batting order 6 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B3 → stop button B2 → stop button B1, which is called a reverse press.

In the random number determination process, the internal lottery means 120 determines the success or failure of each winning area in the order from the winning area associated with winning number 15 to the non-winning area associated with winning number 0. To go.

The slot machine 1 of the first embodiment has Bell A to Bell D, 1-card role A to 1-card role C, and a rare role as small roles that can be won when an internal lottery is won. There are Replay A and Replay B as replays that can be won by lottery. Each small winning combination and each replay are associated with each winning area in the combinations shown in FIG. 3, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the slot machine 1, the winning area "RBB & 1 coin role" is set as a winning area that includes a bonus and a small role, and the winning area "RBB" is set as a winning area that includes only a bonus.

The winning area "Rare role" is a winning area where the rare role wins alone, and other winning areas including minor roles (winning area "Batting order Bell 1" to winning area "Batting order Bell 8", winning area "RBB & 1 card role"). ”) is set at a lower winning probability. In addition, the winning symbol combination for the rare combination will appear on the active line L1 if the stop button B1 is operated at the timing when 5 out of 20 symbols on the left reel R1 are rotated and displayed on the active line L1. Consists of symbols that can be stopped and displayed, and for the symbols on the middle reel R2 and the symbols on the right reel R3, the symbols can be stopped and displayed on the active line L1 regardless of the timing of pressing the stop button B2 and stop button B3. It consists of

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the winnings to which the carryover possible flag is associated are RBB, and the small winnings and replays are associated with the carryover non-possible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when a winning area including RBB is won in the internal lottery, the state of establishment of the lottery flag of the winning RBB is carried over until RBB wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine the validity of the small winning combination and replay even in games where the established state of the RBB lottery flag is carried over. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game where the established state of the RBB lottery flag is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the lottery flag of the already won RBB and the small prize won in the internal lottery are Lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations consisting of winning combinations and replay lottery flags are set to an established state.

<Internal lottery table>
The slot machine 1 of the first embodiment has an internal lottery table (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery table A) used in a non-RT state (general) as an internal lottery table that is a lottery table used in an internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120. ), an internal lottery table (hereinafter referred to as internal lottery table B) used in the bonus established state (internal), and an internal lottery table (hereinafter referred to as internal lottery table C) used in the bonus state (active). ) are stored in the internal lottery table storage means 192. In each internal lottery table from internal lottery table A to internal lottery table C, a lottery value number is associated with each winning area that is a lottery target.

<Random number determination process>
In the random number determination process, the internal lottery means 120 of the first embodiment sequentially subtracts the random number obtained from the random number generation means 110 by the lottery value numbers corresponding to each winning area in the internal lottery table obtained from the internal lottery table storage means 192, and when the result of the subtraction is a negative value, it determines that the winning area corresponding to the subtracted lottery value number has been won. Also, when the result of the subtraction is a positive value at the time when the internal lottery means 120 has finished subtracting all the lottery value numbers stored in the internal lottery table, it determines that the winning role has not been won (missed).

The random number generating means 110 of the first embodiment is configured to generate a total of 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65,535 as random numbers to be used in the internal lottery. In the internal lottery table A, the total number of lottery values associated with the winning area "RBB" to the winning area "Normal Replay 1" is 65,536, and in the internal lottery table B, the total number of lottery values associated with the winning area "RBB & 1 coin role" to the winning area "Normal Replay 1" is 65,536. Therefore, in the internal lottery in the non-RT state or the bonus establishment state, any role will be won and there will be no non-winning (missing) roles.

<Bonus winning determination process>
As described above, in the internal lottery means 120 of the first embodiment, in the bonus establishment state, the lottery value number is set in the winning area "RBB & 1 piece role". Therefore, in the internal lottery means 120, in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the bonus establishment state, since there is a possibility that the RBB will be won again in the state where the RBB has already been set to the establishment state, in order not to set the newly won RBB to the establishment state, it is configured to execute the bonus winning judgment process to judge whether the winning area in which the win/loss is determined by the random number judgment process is a winning area including a bonus.

In the bonus winning determination process, the internal lottery means 120 determines that if the random number determination process determines that the winning area including the bonus is to be determined, the winning area including the bonus has been won and the gaming state is a bonus established state. In this case, the process of skipping the process of setting the bonus to an established state is executed. In this way, the slot machine 1 prevents a new RBB from being set to an established state when an RBB is already set to an established state.

<Reel control means>
In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, in any gaming state, the priority order of winnings to be stopped on the active line L1 in reel stop control is "Replay>Small winnings>Bonus". is determined. In other words, when a bonus and a small winning combination or a bonus and a replay are won at the same time, the reel control means 130 executes a stop control that gives priority to the bonus and wins the small winning combination or the replay.

<Dividends for small roles>
In the first embodiment, the payouts for Bells A to Bell D are set to a payout number (8 coins) that is greater than the specified number of coins to be put in (3 coins). Furthermore, the payout for the rare combination is set to the number of payouts (3 pieces) that is the same as the specified number of pieces put in. The payouts for the 1-card combination A to 1-card combination C are set to a payout number (1 coin) that is smaller than the specified number of inputs.

<Game state transition control means>
FIG. 4(A) is a state transition diagram showing game states that can be transitioned from each gaming state in the control related to the transition of gaming states executed by the gaming state transition control means 170 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), the non-RT state is a gaming state (initial gaming state, normal gaming state) that corresponds to the initial state among the multiple types of gaming states, and is a non-bonus state in which a bonus has not been activated or established. In the non-RT state, the gaming state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using internal lottery table A, in which the probability of winning a replay is set to 8978/65536 (approximately 1/7.3).

The bonus established state is a gaming state that is entered when either the winning area "RBB" or the winning area "RBB & 1-card combination" is won in the internal lottery in the non-RT state, and RBB is set to the established state. In the bonus established state, the gaming state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table B in which the replay winning probability is set to 8982/65536 (approximately 1/7.3). let

The bonus state is a gaming state that is entered when the RBB is won and the RBB is activated. In the bonus state, the gaming state transition control means 170 determines whether the termination condition of the operating RBB is satisfied based on the total number of medals that have been paid out, and determines whether the termination condition of the operating RBB is satisfied based on the total number of medals that have been paid out, and determines whether or not the termination condition of the operating RBB is satisfied based on the total number of medals that have been paid out. ) is paid out, the bonus state is ended by terminating the operation of the RBB, and the gaming state is transferred to a non-RT state which is a non-bonus state. In the bonus state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table C.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the internal lottery table C, random numbers are associated with the winning area "All Small Wins" where all small wins from Bell A to Bell D, rare wins, and 1-coin wins from 1-coin wins from 1-coin wins from 1-coin wins from 1-coin wins, and the winning area "All 1-coin wins" where all small wins from 1-coin wins from 1-coin wins with the payout set to 1.

The bonus state will be explained in detail using FIG. 3. In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the probability of winning the winning area "all small winnings" or the winning area "all 1-card winnings" in the bonus state where the internal drawing table C is selected is as follows: In lottery table B, the probability of winning any of the winning areas including the minor prize is higher than the probability of winning a minor prize in the bonus state, that is, the probability of winning a minor prize in the bonus state is higher than the probability of winning any of the minor prizes in the gaming state other than the bonus state. is also set to a high probability. In addition, in internal lottery table C, the probability of winning the winning area "All Small Roles" is 2 from any of the winning areas "batting order bell 1" to winning area "batting order bell 8" in internal lottery table A and internal lottery table B. The probability is set to be the same as the sum of the probabilities of winning.

Because of this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment has a higher winning probability for all small winning combinations in the bonus state than in the non-RT state when the bonus is not activated or in the bonus established state. It is configured such that as the number increases, the probability of winning any of the minor prizes remains the same or increases.

In addition, the slot machine 1 is configured so that in the bonus state, the probability of winning the "All Minor Features" winning area is lower than the probability of winning any of the winning areas "Batting Order Bell 1" to "Batting Order Bell 8" (the combined probability of winning each of the winning areas "Batting Order Bell 1" to "Batting Order Bell 8").

In this way, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment has multiple types of first winning modes (winning area "Bell A to Bell D") in which multiple types of specific roles (Bell A to Bell D) set to a payout greater than the amount of game value inserted required to start play do not overlap with each other and are won in combination with other minor roles, and a second winning mode (winning area "All Minor Roles") in which multiple types of specific minor roles are won in combination, and the internal lottery means 120 is configured to conduct an internal lottery so that multiple types of first winning modes exist in the normal game state (non-RT state) and bonus establishment state, and to conduct an internal lottery so that the second winning mode exists in the bonus state. In addition, in the slot machine 1, the probability of winning the second winning mode in the internal lottery in the bonus state is lower than the probability of winning any of the multiple types of first winning modes in the internal lottery in the normal game state and the bonus establishment state, and the winning probability of each of the small roles in the internal lottery in the bonus state is configured to be equal to or higher than the winning probability of each of the small roles in the internal lottery in the normal game state and the bonus establishment state.

For this reason, in the first embodiment of the slot machine 1, the expected medal acquisition rate in the bonus state is less than 100%.

Now, in the bonus formation state, as will be described in more detail later, when the winning areas "Batting Order Bell 1" to "Batting Order Bell 8" are won, the player cannot win unless he operates the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the correct batting order consisting of batting orders 3 to 6, so the probability of any of Bells A to D winning is limited to when the stop buttons B1 to B3 can be operated in the correct batting order from the four batting orders. On the other hand, when the assisted game in which the winning assistance is executed, as described below, is executed, when the winning areas "Batting Order Bell 1" to "Batting Order Bell 8" are won, the correct batting order is announced by the winning assistance, so the probability of any of Bells A to D winning can be increased by up to eight times compared to when the winning assistance is not executed.

In this way, in the first embodiment, four types of winning combinations, Bell A to Bell D, are used as winning combinations (specific combinations) that pay out more medals than the stipulated number of medals inserted when a stop operation is performed in the correct batting order. It is set. The probability of obtaining a winning pattern including a specific combination in the bonus state is compressed to about 1/4 of the probability of obtaining a winning pattern including the specific combination in a gaming state other than the bonus state. By configuring this way, an internal lottery is performed with a mode in which N types of specific combinations are won without duplication in gaming states other than the bonus state, and N types of specific combinations are won in duplicate in the bonus state. By conducting an internal lottery with a mode in which the winning pattern is set, the probability of obtaining a winning pattern including a specific combination in a bonus state is reduced to approximately 1/N of the probability of obtaining a winning pattern including a specific combination in a gaming state other than the bonus state. Can be compressed. As a result, it is possible to design the medal acquisition performance related to the auxiliary game while lowering the lower limit of the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state to less than 100%. The degree of freedom in design can be dramatically improved.

<AT Control Means>
FIG. 4(B) is a state transition diagram showing details of the normal interval and advantageous interval controlled by the AT control means 200 of the first embodiment, and the presentation state controlled during the advantageous interval.

As described above, the normal period is a period in which control regarding the auxiliary game based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is not executed. The AT control means 200 performs an advantageous section lottery, which is a lottery for determining whether or not to end the normal section and start an advantageous section, based on the winning area won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 in a game within the normal section. Execute.

In the advantageous zone lottery, the AT control means 200 first obtains from the AT control data storage means 197 an advantageous zone transition lottery table, which is a data table in which "start of advantageous zone" and "no win (miss)" are associated with each of a number of random numbers. The AT control means 200 then obtains a random number from the random number generation means 110, compares the obtained random number with the advantageous zone transition lottery table, and determines whether or not to start the advantageous zone based on the comparison result.

The AT control means 200 executes the advantageous zone lottery so that the probability obtained by multiplying the winning probability of the winning area selected in the internal lottery by the winning probability of the "start of advantageous zone" in the advantageous zone lottery is 1/17500 or more.

The AT control means 200 of the first embodiment is configured to execute a favorable zone lottery when the winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 8", the winning area "Rare Role", or the winning area "Normal Replay 2" is won in the internal lottery in the non-RT state and the bonus establishment state, and when the winning area "RBB & 1 Coin Role" or the winning area "RBB" is won in the internal lottery in the non-RT state, and not to execute a favorable zone lottery when another winning area is won. In addition, the AT control means 200 executes a favorable zone lottery that wins the "start of the favorable zone" with a high probability of about 1/1.5.

In the advantageous zone, the AT control means 200 has the following states (presentation states) related to the instruction function: normal state, CZ state, AT preparation state, and AT state. Furthermore, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment is configured so that the proportion of time spent in the advantageous zone during the entire game can be 70% or more.

The normal state is a presentation state (normal presentation state) that corresponds to the normal state among multiple types of presentation states, which is set when there is no transition to another presentation state. When the presentation state transitions to the normal state, the AT control means 200 executes an incremental update to add a value "1" corresponding to one game to the non-AT game number counter (not shown), which counts the number of times a game is played in the normal state, each time a game is played. When the non-AT game number counter's stored value becomes a value "700", the AT control means 200 determines that the transition condition to the CZ state (CZ transition condition) has been met, and transitions the presentation state from the normal state to the CZ state. In addition, when the winning area "rare role" is won in the internal lottery, the AT control means 200 executes a state transition lottery to determine whether to transition to the CZ state or the AT preparation state.

In the state transition lottery, the AT control means 200 performs a lottery to determine either "transition to AT preparation state", "transition to CZ state", or "no win (lose)". If "transition to CZ state" is selected, it determines that the CZ transition condition has been met and the presentation state transitions from the normal state to the CZ state, and if "transition to AT preparation state" is selected, it determines that the transition condition to the AT state (AT transition condition) has been met and the presentation state transitions from the normal state to the AT preparation state.

The CZ state is configured to be able to transition to the AT preparation state with a higher probability than the normal state when control for transitioning the presentation state to the AT preparation state is executed as a control related to auxiliary play, and is a presentation state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. At the start of the CZ state, the AT control means 200 sets a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games (e.g., 10 games) to the CZ game number counter (not shown) of the AT control data storage means 197, and executes a decrement update each time a game is executed, subtracting the stored value of the CZ game number counter by the value "1" corresponding to one game.

The AT control means 200 is configured to execute a CZ AT lottery for determining whether or not to move to the AT preparation state in each game in the CZ state. If the "transition to AT preparation state" is won in the AT lottery during CZ, the AT control means 200 changes the performance state from the CZ state to the winning performance state after 10 games have been played from the start of the CZ state. Transition.

The AT control means 200 executes a lottery for adding the number of sets during the CZ to determine whether or not to add (add) to the number of times one set of the AT state is executed for the AT state when the AT state is transitioned from the AT preparation state, which is transitioned to after the end of the CZ state, is transitioned to the AT state during play until the end of the CZ state when the "transition to the AT preparation state" is won in the AT lottery during the CZ and the CZ state ends.

On the other hand, the AT control means 200 ends the CZ state when 10 games are played in the CZ state without winning "transfer to AT preparation state" in the AT lottery during CZ. When the CZ state is ended without the AT transition condition being satisfied, the AT control means 200 determines that the normal end condition among the end conditions of the advantageous section is satisfied, ends the advantageous section, and returns to the normal state from the next game. Execute a predetermined end process to start the section.

The AT control means 200 is configured to execute a lottery related to an auxiliary game (AT lottery during CZ, set number additional lottery during CZ) to be executed in the CZ state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Further, regarding the lottery related to the auxiliary game executed in the CZ state, when the winning area "rare combination" is won in the internal lottery, the AT control means 200 is determined to be "non-winning ( The system is configured so that the probability of a result that is advantageous to the player (in the case of an AT lottery during CZ, the probability of a "transition to the AT preparation state") is lowered.In other words, the CZ state is The system is configured to be able to shift to the AT preparation state after the CZ state ends with a higher probability than in the normal state in which a state transition lottery is executed only if the winning area "rare combination" is won.

The AT preparation state is based on the winning area "Bell 1" to "Bell 8" of the winning area, because it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the winning assistance for Bell A to Bell D when the winning area "Bell 1" to "Bell 8" of the winning area is won. This is a presentation state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in which winning assistance for Bells A to Bell D is not executed when winning areas "Bell 1" to "Bell 8" in batting order are won. The AT control means 200 controls a bell A when a winning area "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8" is won in an internal lottery in a state where the gaming state is a bonus established state and the performance state is an AT preparation state. ~Normal winning assistance that informs the correct batting order of Bell D and the fact that the stop button operated in the first stop operation is not stop button B1, notifies the operation mode including the correct batting order, and the first stop operation It is configured to be able to execute either of the following: AT transition winning assistance as a specific winning assistance in which transition to the AT state is determined when the winning order matches the correct batting order.

Note that when the AT control means 200 executes the normal winning assistance, the effect control means 180 of the first embodiment executes the normal navigation effect among the operation effects related to the correct batting order, and the AT control means 200 executes the normal navigation effect among the operation effects related to the correct batting order. When the transition winning assistance is executed, it is configured to execute an AT transition navigation performance as a specific navigation performance among the operation performances related to the correct batting order. Details of the normal navigation performance and the AT shift navigation performance will be described later.

In the AT preparation state, the AT control means 200 performs an increment operation that adds a value "1" corresponding to one game each time a game is executed to the stored value of an AT preparation state counter (not shown) of the AT control data storage means 197. Run the update.

The AT control means 200 provides winning assistance when a winning area "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8" is won in an internal lottery in a state where the gaming state is a bonus established state and the performance state is an AT preparation state. A prize-winning assistance lottery is executed to determine whether or not to execute. The AT control means 200 performs a lottery to determine one of "execution of normal winning assistance", "execution of AT shift winning assistance", and "non-winning (loss)" in the winning assistance lottery.

In the slot machine 1, the winning assistance lottery is won with a predetermined probability for "executing normal winning assistance," and a game according to the normal winning assistance is executed, which allows Bell A through Bell D, which are set to a payout of 8 coins, to be won. Therefore, when the AT transition winning assistance is executed, a game is executed in which the stop button B1 is operated, and even if a 1-coin role A, which is set to a payout of 1 coin, is won and a game in which the AT preparation state continues is executed for a long period of time, the payout rate, which is the ratio of the total number of coins paid out to the total number of coins inserted when a predetermined number of games are executed, is configured not to fall below 60%.

In addition, in the slot machine 1, when the normal winning assistance is executed in the AT preparation state, a game that is in line with the winning assistance is executed, and when the AT transition winning assistance is executed, a game that is not in line with the winning assistance is executed. Even if the AT preparation state continues for a long period of time, the ball payout rate in the AT preparation state is designed not to exceed 100%. With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the AT transition winning assistance is executed in the AT preparation state, a game is executed that ignores the operation mode notified by the AT transition winning assistance. By doing so, even if the AT preparation state continues, it is not advantageous for the player, and it is possible to prevent the player from being attacked by intentionally continuing the AT preparation state.

The AT control means 200 is configured to transition the presentation state from the AT preparation state to the AT state, and to continue the AT preparation state until the conditions for starting the AT state (AT start conditions) are met. The AT control means 200 of the first embodiment determines that the AT start conditions are met when the AT transition winning assistance is executed and the first stop operation matches the correct batting order, and when 1650 games are played in the AT preparation state and the stored value of the AT preparation state counter becomes the value "1650".

In other words, when the AT control means 200 wins the winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 8" and executes the AT transition winning assistance, when the first stop operation matches the correct batting order, The player is configured to be able to shift the performance state to the AT state as a privilege and continue the AT preparation state without shifting the performance state to the AT state when the first stop operation does not match the correct batting order.

With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the AT transition winning assistance is executed in the AT preparation state, a game is executed that ignores the operation mode notified by the AT transition winning assistance. Even in the case of a gaming machine, the system does not shift to the AT state, which is an advantageous benefit for the player, and prevents the game machine from becoming exploitative due to intentionally continuing the AT preparation state, thereby reducing the marketability of the gaming machine. This can be prevented, and even if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are accidentally operated in a different operation mode from the operation mode notified by the AT transition winning assistance, the memory value of the AT preparation state counter will be set to the value "1650". '', by continuing the AT preparation state, it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the game from decreasing.

The AT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state and the AT preparation state, as winning assistance for Bells A to Bell D is executed each time winning areas "Batting order Bell 1" to "Batting order Bell 8" are won. It is in a state of performance.

When the AT state starts, the AT control means 200 sets an initial value (20 games) corresponding to a predetermined number of games in the AT game number counter (not shown) of the AT control data storage means 197, and executes a decrement update to subtract a value "1" corresponding to one game from the stored value of the AT game number counter each time a game is executed. In addition, the AT control means 200 executes an AT continuation lottery in which "continuation of the AT state" and "no win (miss)" are set as the lottery objects in the game in which the AT state starts. In the AT continuation lottery, if "continuation of the AT state" is won, the AT control means 200 stores information related to the execution of one set of the AT state in the AT control data storage means 197. In addition, when the winning area "rare role" is won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, the AT control means 200 executes an AT set number addition lottery to determine whether to add (add) the number of times one set of the AT state is executed.

When the stored value of the AT game number counter becomes "0" and one or more sets of AT states are stored, the AT control means 200 decides to continue the AT state and starts the next set of AT states. On the other hand, when the stored value of the AT game number counter becomes "0" and one set of AT states is not stored, the AT control means 200 determines that the normal end condition among the end conditions of the advantageous zone has been met based on the fact that the end condition of the AT state (AT end condition) has been met, and executes a predetermined initialization process which is a process of initializing information about the advantageous zone upon the end of the AT state, and a predetermined end process which ends the advantageous zone and starts the normal zone from the next game.

Further, the AT control means 200 of the first embodiment adds one game each time a game is executed to the stored value of the AT preparation state counter even when the performance state shifts from the AT preparation state to the AT state. Perform an incremental update that adds the corresponding value "1". When 2000 games have been played since the game in which the AT preparation state was started and the stored value of the AT preparation state counter reaches the value "2000," the AT control means 200 controls the stored value of the AT game number counter and the stock value. A predetermined initialization process that is a process of determining that the normal ending condition among the ending conditions of the advantageous section is satisfied, and terminating the AT state and initializing information regarding the advantageous section, regardless of the number of sets of AT states that are set. and a predetermined end process of ending the advantageous section and starting the normal section from the next game.

The slot machine 1 of the first embodiment is configured so that when a game is played in accordance with the winning assistance in the AT preparation state, that is, when the AT transition winning assistance is executed and a game is played by operating the stop buttons B1 to B3 in any of batting orders 3 to 6, the slot machine 1 can transition to the AT state within several to several dozen games. Also, the slot machine 1 is configured so that the payout rate in the AT state where the winning assistance is executed when the winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8" are won is approximately 200%.

Because of this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when a game is played in accordance with the winning assistance, multiple sets of AT states are executed, and at the point when approximately 1200 games are played in the AT state, the stored value of the second advantageous zone counter 197b reaches the value "2400", the specific end condition of the advantageous zone is met, and the advantageous zone ends. Therefore, except in the case where a game that does not follow the AT transition winning assistance is executed in the AT preparation state, and the player remains in the AT preparation state for a long period of time, the advantageous zone does not end based on the stored value of the AT preparation state counter reaching the value "2000".

With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the AT transition winning assistance is executed in the AT preparation state, even if the AT state is started after the AT preparation state continues by playing a game that ignores the hitting order notified in the AT transition winning assistance, the player can only win about 700 medals even if the AT state continues, which is not sufficiently advantageous for the player, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a strategy that involves intentionally continuing the AT preparation state.

3. Navigation effect when winning assistance is executed Next, the details of the normal navigation effect executed by the effect control means 180 when the AT control means 200 executes the normal winning assistance and the AT transition navigation effect executed by the effect control means 180 when the AT control means 200 executes the AT transition winning assistance will be described with reference to Figs. 5 to 7.

<Small prizes that can be won for each batting order when the batting order winning pattern is won>
Figure 5 is a diagram showing the winning combinations that can be won depending on the batting order of stop buttons B1 to B3 when winning areas "Batting Order Bell 1" to "Batting Order Bell 8" win different small winning combinations (batting order winning patterns).

As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 1, a batting order (correct batting order) is set for each winning area that allows bells A to D, which are set to a payout of eight coins, to win if the winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8" are won in the internal lottery, and each is set to batting order 3 to batting order 6, that is, the batting order in which stop button B2 or stop button B3 is operated for the first time.

The winning area "batting order bell 1" to the winning area "batting order bell 8" is the batting order in which the stop button B1 is operated to stop first among the batting orders different from the correct batting order (incorrect batting order) and the stop buttons B1 to B3. is operated, the one-card winning combination A, which is set as one payout, will win with a probability of 1/1. In addition, in the winning area "batting order bell 5" to the winning area "batting order bell 8", stop button B1 to stop button B3 are operated in the batting order in which stop button B2 or stop button B3 is the first stop operation among the incorrect batting orders. In this case, the one-card combination A set as one payout will win with a probability of 1/1.

In addition, in the winning areas "Batting Order Bell 1" to "Batting Order Bell 4", when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are operated in the batting order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is operated for the first stop operation among the incorrect batting orders, the small roles that can win at the time of the first stop operation are limited to the 1-piece role B and the 1-piece role C, which are set to a payout of 1 piece, and the small roles that can win at the time of the second stop operation are limited to either the 1-piece role B or the 1-piece role C. If the stop button is operated at a pressing timing that allows the small roles that can win in the third stop operation to win (a timing when the patterns of 10 frames out of 20 frames are displayed in rotation on the valid line L1 and a timing that does not overlap with the 1-piece role B and the 1-piece role C), the small roles that can win will win, and if the stop button is operated at a pressing timing that does not allow the small roles that can win in the third stop operation to win, a pattern combination different from the winning form of either role will be stopped and displayed on the valid line L1, resulting in a missed win.

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Fig. 6(A) is a diagram explaining the presentation mode when the winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8" are won in the AT preparation state and the AT state, and normal winning assistance is executed as the winning assistance, and Fig. 6(B) is a diagram explaining the presentation mode when the winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8" are won in the AT preparation state, and AT transition winning assistance is executed as the winning assistance. The examples shown in Figs. 6(A) and (B) show the case where the winning area "batting order bell 2" is won.

As shown in FIG. 6(A), in the slot machine 1, when the normal winning assistance is executed based on winning the winning area "batting order bell 2", the operation notification indicating that batting order 4 is the correct batting order is , a display specifying the correct batting order ("02" in the first embodiment) is displayed on the main control display device 500. In addition, in the slot machine 1, as a navigation image that informs that the correct batting order that allows Bell B to win is batting order 4, a first stop navigation image that notifies the stop button that executes the first stop operation in the correct batting order. 331a, a second stop navigation image 331b that notifies the stop button that executes the second stop operation in the correct batting order, and a third stop navigation image 331c that notifies the stop button that executes the third stop operation in the correct batting order. , display.

The first stopped navigation image 331a is composed of images that occupy a larger area in the display area 330a than the second stopped navigation image 331b and the third stopped navigation image 331c. Further, the second stop navigation image 331b is composed of an image that occupies a larger area in the display area 330a than the third stop navigation image 331c.

As shown in FIG. 6(B), in the slot machine 1, when the AT shift winning assistance is executed based on winning in the winning area "batting order bell 2", the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed to perform the first stop operation. As an operation notification indicating that the current batting order is the correct batting order, a unique display ("07" in the first embodiment) different from the display specifying the correct batting order is displayed on the main control display device 500. In addition, in the slot machine 1, in the operation mode constituting the correct batting order, a non-operation instruction image 332a indicating that the stop button to be operated for the first stop operation is not the stop button B1, and a stop button to be operated for the first stop operation is the stop button B2. Or, by indicating that it is the stop button B3, at least a part of the correct batting order is made unclear (in the first embodiment, it is made unclear which stop button is to be operated as the first stop button). A stop suggestion image 332b is displayed.

In addition, the slot machine 1 displays a status display 333a that indicates that the AT is in preparation by displaying "AT preparation," and an AT start condition display 333b that indicates that the AT state will start if the first stop operation matches the correct hitting order, that is, if either of the two correct stop buttons, stop button B2 or stop button B3, is operated.

In this way, the slot machine 1 is configured such that the operation modes notified in the AT transition navigation effects of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b, and the operation notification of "07", as well as the AT transition winning assistance, do not include the operation mode in which the stop button B1 is operated first.

By implementing the winning assistance of the AT transition navigation effect of the no operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b and the notification of the correct hitting order of "07", when a game is played according to the winning assistance in the slot machine 1, a game is played in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is operated, and when a game is played that does not follow the winning assistance, a game is played in which the stop button B1 is operated.

The performance control means 180 is configured to terminate the display of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b when the first stop operation is performed while the AT transition navigation performance is being executed, regardless of the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Note that the performance control means 180 may be configured to terminate the display of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b only when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are operated in an incorrect batting order while the AT transition navigation performance is being executed, and to terminate the display of only the image corresponding to the operated stop button and continue displaying the other images when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are operated in the correct batting order.

FIG. 7(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display start timing of the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image, and FIG. 7(B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display start timing of the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image, and FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display start timing of an image 332b. Here, the start of display indicates the appearance of each image, and the completion of display means that each image has changed its display mode (display position and shape) and has reached its final display mode. For example, each image appears at 1/10 the size of the final display mode at the start of display, gradually increases in size as time passes, and reaches the final display mode when the display is completed.

As shown in FIG. 7(A), the effect control means 180 controls the display device 330 after the start switch 230 detects the start operation to the start lever SL and before the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch 240 becomes effective. A first stop navigation image 331a to a third stop navigation image 331c are displayed in the display area 330a. At this time, the effect control means 180 starts displaying the navigation images in the order of the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c.

In other words, in the first embodiment, when performing the normal navigation effect, the order in which the first stop navigation images 331a are displayed and the order in which the second stop navigation images 331b are displayed are as follows: The navigation image 331a is configured to come first, and the order in which the second stop navigation image 331b is displayed and the order in which the third stop navigation image 331c are displayed are the same as the second stop navigation image 331b. The configuration is such that the first option comes first.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment not only determines the numerical value indicating the order of operations, but also determines the order of operations based on the fact that the display starts first (the one that starts displaying first is operated first). This allows the player to intuitively (visually) understand the operation order, so it is easier to operate stop buttons B1 to B3 in the incorrect batting order and reduce the loss of gaming profits, compared to simply displaying numerical values indicating the order of operations. It is possible to avoid such occurrence, and it is possible to prevent the player from losing gaming profits and losing interest in the game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7(A), the performance control means 180 is configured so that the time from when the start switch 230 detects that the start lever SL has been operated to when it starts to display the third stop navigation image 331c, which is the last image to start being displayed, to when it completes the display is longer than the time it takes from when the start switch 230 detects that the start lever SL has been operated to when it completes the display of the third stop navigation image 331c, which is the last image to start being displayed.

With this configuration, even if the game is executed so that the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is started after the correct stroke order is understood, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment can ensure a sufficient time from understanding the correct stroke order until the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 becomes effective, reducing the risk that the preparation for executing the first stop operation will not be completed in time immediately after the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 becomes effective, which results in a slow progress of the game and reduces the possibility of losing the game profit that should have been obtained. In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are operated in an incorrect stroke order by forcibly starting the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 even though the completion of the display of the third stop navigation image 331c is delayed compared to the first stop navigation image 331a, and this prevents the player from losing game profits and losing interest in the game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7(A), the performance control means 180 is configured so that the time from the start to the completion of displaying the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image 331c is approximately the same or the same amount of time.

With this configuration, when the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment displays the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image 331c, there is a difference in the time from the start to the completion of the display. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the resulting sensory (visual) difference.

As shown in FIG. 7(B), after the start switch 230 detects a start operation on the start lever SL, and before the detection of a stop operation by the stop switch 240 becomes effective, the performance control means 180 displays a no-operation instruction image 332a and multiple first stop suggestion images 332b in the display area 330a of the display device 330. At this time, the performance control means 180 is configured to start displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a and multiple first stop suggestion images 332b at the same timing, and also to complete displaying them at the same timing.

In this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment starts displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a, which suggests part of the correct batting order, and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b at the same time, so that the correct batting order can be inferred because each image starts to be displayed in the same order as the correct batting order, and the no-operation instruction image 332a or the first stop suggestion image 332b suggesting a stop button other than the stop button that is operated for the first stop in the correct batting order (for example, the first stop suggestion image 332b displayed in the position corresponding to stop button B3 when the winning area "batting order bell 2" is won) is displayed first, which can prevent the player from being recognized as indicating an incorrect batting order and thus undermine the fairness of the game. This can maintain the fairness of the game even when the gameplay in which a bonus is awarded if the operation order of stop buttons B1 to B3 is correct is combined with the presentation of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7(B), after the start switch 230 detects that the start lever SL has been operated to start, the production control means 180 displays the non-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b. The time it takes to complete the display of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b until detection of a stop operation by the stop switch 240 becomes effective is longer than the time it takes to complete the display of. is constructed so that it is long.

With this configuration, even if a game is executed so that the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is started after the display of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b is completed, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment can ensure a sufficient amount of time from the completion of the display of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b until the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 becomes effective, reducing the risk that preparations to execute the first stop operation will not be completed in time immediately after the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 becomes effective, which results in a slowdown in the progress of the game, reducing the possibility of losing game profits that would have been obtained, and preventing a decrease in the player's interest in the game.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the effect control means 180 notifies the correct batting order regarding the timing to start displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b, The first stopped navigation image 331a is configured to start displaying at substantially the same or the same timing as the first stop navigation image 331a displayed on the first stop navigation image 331a.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment starts displaying the no operation indication image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b at approximately the same timing as or at the same timing as the start of display of the first stop navigation image 331a, which starts displaying at the earliest timing when notifying the correct hitting order, so that the no operation indication image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b can be quickly started and completed, and it is possible to prevent a delay in the presentation related to the display of the no operation indication image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b, which would otherwise cause a decrease in the player's interest in the presentation.

The winning area "batting order Bell 1" to the winning area "batting order Bell 8" constitute a specific winning aspect in the first embodiment, and Bell A to Bell D constitute the first role in the first embodiment. The 1-card winning combination A to 1-card winning combination C constitutes the second winning combination in the first embodiment, and when winning areas "batting order Bell 1" to winning areas "batting order Bell 8" are won, Bell A to Bell D are selected. The correct batting order that makes it possible to win constitutes a specific operation mode in the first embodiment, and the normal navigation performance executed by the performance control means 180 in the normal winning assistance constitutes the first performance in the first embodiment. , the AT transition navigation performance executed by the performance control means 180 in the AT transition winning assistance constitutes the second performance in the first embodiment. Further, the first stop navigation image 331a displayed in the normal navigation effect constitutes the first image in the first embodiment, and the second stop navigation image 331a constitutes the second image in the first embodiment. . Further, the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b displayed in the AT transition navigation effect constitute the plurality of third images in the first embodiment.

4. Summary of the First Embodiment As described above, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment displays the first stop navigation image 331a before the second stop navigation image 331b when executing the normal navigation effect. By doing so, the player can intuitively (visually) understand not only the numerical value indicating the order of operations, but also the order of operations based on the fact that the display started first (the one that started displaying first is operated first). Therefore, compared to simply displaying numerical values indicating the order of operations, it is possible to avoid operating the stop buttons B1 to B3 in an incorrect batting order and causing a loss of gaming profits, and the game To prevent players from losing gaming profits and losing interest in gaming.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment starts displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a that suggests a part of the correct batting order and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b at the same time. The correct batting order may be inferred because each image starts to be displayed in the same order as the correct batting order, and the non-operation instruction image 332a or the stop button that is the first stop button to be operated in the correct batting order is suggested. The first stop suggestion image 332b (for example, the first stop suggestion image 332b displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button B3 when the winning area "batting order Bell 2" is won) is displayed first, so that the batting order is incorrect. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of situations where the game is recognized as being instructed and the fairness of the game is impaired. The fairness of the game can also be maintained when the operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b are combined with the effect of displaying.

Second Embodiment
Next, a slot machine 1 of a second embodiment, which is a partial modification of the first embodiment, will be described. In the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, in the normal navigation performance executed in the normal winning assistance, the timing at which the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image 331c start to be displayed is simultaneous. In addition, the timing at which the images are displayed in the normal navigation performance and the AT transition navigation performance is also different from that of the first embodiment. In these respects, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment, and other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, so that the same reference numerals are used for the components common to the first embodiment and the description thereof is omitted.

1. Navigation effects during the execution of the winning assistance Fig. 8(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display start timing of the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image, and Fig. 8(B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display start timing of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the first stop suggestion image 332b.

As shown in FIG. 8(A), after the start switch 230 detects a start operation on the start lever SL, and before the detection of a stop operation by the stop switch 240 becomes effective, the performance control means 180 displays the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image 331c in the display area 330a of the display device 330. At this time, the performance control means 180 is configured to start displaying the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c at the same timing, and also to complete displaying them at the same timing.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8(B), the effect control means 180 displays the A no-operation instruction image 332a and a plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b are displayed in a display area 330a of the device 330. At this time, the effect control means 180 starts displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b at the same timing, and also causes the display to be completed at the same timing. It is configured.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment starts displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a that suggests a part of the correct batting order and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b at the same time. By doing so, the correct batting order may be inferred because each image starts to be displayed in the same order as the correct batting order, or the stop button that is different from the non-operation instruction image 332a or the stop button that is operated as the first stop button in the correct batting order. The first stop suggestion image 332b that suggests the button (for example, the first stop suggestion image 332b displayed at the position corresponding to the stop button B3 when the winning area "batting order bell 2" is won) is displayed first. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of situations where the game is recognized as indicating an incorrect batting order and the fairness of the game is impaired, and a bonus is awarded if the correct answer is given in the order in which the stop buttons B1 to B3 are operated. It is also possible to maintain the fairness of the game when this is combined with an effect that displays the non-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b.

Furthermore, even when executing the normal navigation effect that notifies the correct batting order, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment does not have an order in which to start displaying the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image 331c. By starting the display at the same time, the display start mode of each image is made common in the normal navigation effect and the AT transition navigation effect, which display the operation modes of the stop buttons B1 to B3 on the display device 330. The player's interest in the performance can be increased by the performance with a sense of unity.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the performance control means 180 is configured so that the time it takes from when the start switch 230 detects that the start lever SL has been operated to start to when the display of the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image 331c is completed to when the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch 240 becomes effective is longer.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the performance control means 180 is configured so that the time it takes from when the start switch 230 detects that the start lever SL has been operated to when it completes displaying the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image 331c is longer than the time it takes from when the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b are completed to when the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch 240 becomes effective.

In this configuration, when the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment is in a navigation performance mode, the stop buttons B1 to B3 can be operated immediately after the image notifying or suggesting the operation mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is completed, so that the time during which the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is not enabled after the image display in the navigation performance is completed and the player is forced to wait for the game to progress can be shortened, preventing the player's desire to continue playing due to the performance from being hurt and preventing a decrease in the player's interest in the game.

2. Summary of the Second Embodiment As described above, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment starts displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a suggesting a part of the correct batting order and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b at the same time, thereby preventing the correct batting order from being guessed because each image starts to be displayed in the same order as the correct batting order, and preventing the first stop suggestion image 332b suggesting a stop button other than the stop button operated for the first stop in the correct batting order (for example, the first stop suggestion image 332b displayed at a position corresponding to the stop button B3 when the winning area "batting order bell 2" is won) from being recognized as indicating an incorrect batting order, which would damage the fairness of the game. Even when the gameplay in which a bonus is awarded if the operation order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is correct is combined with the performance of displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

Furthermore, even when executing the normal navigation effect that notifies the correct batting order, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment does not have an order in which to start displaying the first stop navigation image 331a to the third stop navigation image 331c. By starting the display at the same time, the display start mode of each image is made common in the normal navigation effect and the AT transition navigation effect, which display the operation modes of the stop buttons B1 to B3 on the display device 330. The player's interest in the performance can be increased by the performance with a sense of unity.

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In the first embodiment, the performance control means 180 is configured to start displaying the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c in this order when performing the normal navigation performance, so that the first stop navigation image 331a comes first in the order in which the first stop navigation image 331a is displayed and the second stop navigation image 331b is displayed, but is not limited to this. For example, the performance control means 180 may be configured to start displaying the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c simultaneously and complete displaying the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c in this order, so that the first stop navigation image 331a comes first in the order in which the first stop navigation image 331a is displayed and the second stop navigation image 331b is displayed.

In the first embodiment, the performance control means 180 is configured to complete display of the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c in this order when performing a normal navigation performance, but is not limited to this. For example, the performance control means 180 may be configured to start displaying the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c in this order, and to complete displaying the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c simultaneously.

When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 is configured to display each of the normal navigation effects in the order of the first stop navigation image 331a, the second stop navigation image 331b, and the third stop navigation image 331c. By setting the display start timing according to the difference in image size, it is possible to realize a display mode in which each image that has started to be displayed is enlarged at the same speed and then completed, giving the player a sense of unity. It is possible to increase interest in the performance.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the effect control means 180 is configured to start displaying both the no-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b at the same time. It is not limited to this. The effect control means 180 simultaneously starts displaying a plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b that include information suggesting a stop button to perform a first stop operation, and after starting displaying the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b, displays the first stop suggestion image 332b. It may be configured to start displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a that does not include information about the stop button to be operated.

In the first and second embodiments, the slot machine 1 is configured to display, as an AT transition navigation effect, a non-operation instruction image 332a indicating that the stop button to be operated for the first stop is not stop button B1, and a plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b indicating that the stop button to be operated for the first stop is stop button B2 or stop button B3, thereby making at least a part of the correct hitting order unclear (in the first embodiment, making it unclear which stop button is the stop button to be operated for the first stop), but is not limited to this. The slot machine 1 may be configured to display, for example, a first stop navigation image notifying the stop button to be operated for the first stop, and a plurality of second stop suggestion images indicating that the stop button to be operated for the second stop is one of the two stop buttons, thereby making at least a part of the correct hitting order unclear.

In addition, the slot machine 1 can perform three first stops that make at least a part of the correct batting order unclear, for example, by indicating that the stop button to be operated for the first stop is one of stop buttons B1 to B3. It may be configured to display the suggestion image 332b.

When the AT transition navigation effect is configured to display a first stop navigation image that notifies the player which stop button is to be operated as the first stop, and a plurality of second stop suggestion images that make at least a portion of the correct batting order unclear by indicating that the stop button to be operated as the second stop is one of two stop buttons, the effect control means 180 may start displaying the first stop navigation image and the plurality of second stop suggestion images simultaneously, or may be configured to start displaying the first stop navigation image before the plurality of second stop suggestion images, and then start displaying the plurality of second stop suggestion images simultaneously.

In the first embodiment, the production control means 180 also controls the first stop navigation to be displayed when notifying the correct batting order regarding the timing to start displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b. Although the display is configured to start at approximately the same timing as the timing at which the display of the image 331a is started, the display is not limited to this, and for example, the timing at which the display starts at the second stop navigation image 331b is approximately the same or the same. It may be configured to start displaying at the same timing, or may be configured to start displaying at substantially the same or the same timing as the timing at which the display of the third stop navigation image 331c is started. Furthermore, the effect control means 180 determines the timing at which to start displaying each of the first stop navigation image 331a to third stop navigation image 331c regarding the timing at which to start displaying the non-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b. It may be configured to start displaying at a different timing.

In other words, the effect control means 180 determines the timing at which to start displaying the no-operation instruction image 332a and the plurality of first stop suggestion images 332b, after the start lever SL is operated to start and then when the stop operation to the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. The display may be configured to start displaying at any timing until it is activated, and is not limited to the first embodiment.

In the first and second embodiments, the slot machine 1 has winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8" as specific winning modes in which any one of Bell A to Bell D set to a payout of 8 coins as the first role and at least one of 1-coin roles A to C set to a payout of 1 coin as the second role are overlappingly won, but is not limited to this. The slot machine 1 may be configured to have a specific winning mode in which different minor roles set to the same payout for the first and second roles are overlappingly won, or may be configured to have a specific winning mode in which different replays are overlappingly won for the first and second roles.

In these cases, the slot machine 1 does not notify the correct operation using the main control display device 500 by the AT control means 200 regarding the specific winning assistance, but only performs the navigation performance using the performance control means 180. It may be configured to do so. In this case, the performance control means 180 constitutes a winning assistance control means.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured with batting orders 3 to 6 for the correct batting orders set for each of the winning areas "batting order bell 1" to "batting order bell 8". , but not limited to. The slot machine 1 has a winning area "batting order bell 1" to a winning area "batting order bell 12" as specific winning modes. The configuration may be such that any one of the six batting orders is set as the correct batting order.

In the first and second embodiments, the slot machine 1 has an AT transition winning assistance function that includes the AT transition navigation effect of the no-operation instruction image 332a and the multiple first stop suggestion images 332b, and the operation notification of "07". However, the presenter is not limited to this, and any presentation and display mode may be used as long as the operation mode notified by the AT transition winning assistance does not include the operation mode in which the first stop button is operated first and does not impair the fairness of the game.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the AT control means 200 is configured to shift the performance state to the AT state as a bonus, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT control means 200 may have, as a privilege, a transition to an additional specialization state in which the probability of adding the number of sets to execute the AT state is higher than that of the AT state, and the AT control means 200 may provide the privilege by controlling the instruction function. The benefits may consist of any content as long as they are possible. In other words, it is sufficient that the bonus is such that the probability of winning a winning combination in the internal lottery does not change depending on whether or not it is given, and that it is advantageous to the player only depending on the presence or absence of the instruction function.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the slot machine 1 has left reel R1 to right reel R3 as a plurality of reels, and stop button B1 corresponding to left reel R1 to right reel R3 as a plurality of stop buttons. - Although it has a stop button B3, it is not limited to this, and may have a fourth reel and a stop button corresponding to the fourth reel, for example.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the slot machine 1 has a max bet button MB for inserting a specified number of medals, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the max bet button MB, It may be configured to have a single bet button for inserting one medal.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to insert and pay out medals as gaming value, but the slot machine 1 is not limited to this. The slot machine 1 includes, for example, a gaming value management device (dedicated unit) that is provided outside the slot machine 1 and has a configuration capable of electromagnetically recording the total number of gaming values that a player can use for gaming. Based on the input signal output from the game value management device, when the game value is set to the input state and the game value is to be paid out, a payout signal is output to the gaming value management device, and the payout signal is recorded in a predetermined recording medium in the gaming value management device. The game value corresponding to the game value may be recorded by an electromagnetic method. That is, the slot machine 1 may be configured as a so-called medalless gaming machine.

When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 is configured to have, for example, a credit number display means for displaying the number of credits corresponding to the amount of money inserted into the game value management device by the player. The slot machine 1 may also be configured to be capable of crediting a game value equivalent to a maximum of 16,368 medals, and when a game value exceeding 16,368 medals is credited, the game control means may be set to an error state, and the game value may be paid out by a method of electromagnetically recording the game value on a predetermined recording medium via the game value management device, making it impossible to play (a state in which the game value is not set to an inserted state and the start operation of the start lever SL is not enabled) until the number of credits becomes 16,368 medals or less.

When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 may be configured not to set an upper limit on the number of plays that can be performed in the advantageous zone, and may be configured to set only an upper limit on the difference in the number of coins for a specific ending condition of the advantageous zone. When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 may be configured not to have the zone notification unit 500A, and not to notify whether or not it is in an advantageous zone or whether or not the expected value of medal acquisition is 1 or more.

In addition, in the first and second embodiments, the AT control means 200 performs a difference update process for updating the memory value of the second advantageous section counter 197b when the number of medals paid out in the game is less than the prescribed number inserted. Therefore, when the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is subtracted, if the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b becomes less than the value "0", the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is set to the value "0". is configured to be set to, but is not limited to. When the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b becomes less than the value "0" when the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is subtracted in the difference sheet update process, the AT control means 200 changes the second advantageous section counter to the value stored in the second advantageous section counter 197b. 197b may be configured to store a negative value.

When configured in this way, the AT control means 200 is configured to be able to continue the advantageous section until the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b reaches the value "2401" or more. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, for example, if the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b is a negative value "-900" before transitioning to the performance state where medals can be obtained, medals can be obtained. In the performance state, 900 pieces until the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b reaches the value "0", 2401 sheets until the stored value of the second advantageous section counter 197b reaches the value "2401" or more, A total of 3,301 medals can be obtained.

In other words, in the slot machine 1, the number of medals that have been inserted before the advantageous section starts and the transition to the performance state where medals can be acquired, and the medals that have been acquired until the difference in the number of medals in the performance state where medals can be acquired exceeds 2400. , and can be paid out to the player, and the player can obtain more than 2,400 medals regardless of the number of medals inserted in the advantageous section.

In addition, in the first and second embodiments, the slot machine 1 sets a value as an initial value in each counter or memory value of the storage means, and performs decrement updating in which the value is subtracted by 1 each time a game is executed, and Although the configuration is configured to perform an increment update that adds 1 at a time when a game is executed, the method is not limited to this, and the updating method of each counter and storage means may be configured to execute multiplication, division, etc. Good, but not particularly limited.

1. Slot machine (amusement machine)
120 Internal lottery means 180 Performance control means 330 Display device (display means)
331a First stop navigation image (first image)
331b Second stop navigation image (second image)
332b First stop suggestion image (third image)
B1 Stop button B2 Stop button B3 Stop button R1 Left reel R2 Center reel R3 Right reel

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Multiple reels and
Multiple stop buttons
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery;
A performance control means for controlling performance related to a game;
A display means for displaying an image,
In the internal lottery, the winning or losing of a plurality of winning patterns is determined,
The plurality of winning patterns includes a specific winning pattern,
The specific winning patterns include a first winning combination and a second winning combination,
In the specific winning mode, a specific operation mode is set as an operation mode of the plurality of stop buttons that allows the first combination to be won,
The performance control means is capable of executing an operation performance related to the specific operation mode when the specific winning mode is won,
The operation performance includes a first performance and a second performance,
The first performance displays a first image and a second image,
the first image is an image for notifying a stop button to be operated as a first stop among the specific operation modes, and the display mode of the first image changes from a start of display to a final display mode, thereby completing the display;
the second image is an image for notifying a stop button to be operated to perform a second stop among the specific operation modes, and the display mode of the second image changes from a start of display to a final display mode, thereby completing the display;
In the first performance, the first image is displayed first and the second image is displayed second.
In the first performance, the second image is started to be displayed from the start of display of the first image to the completion of display,
The second performance displays a plurality of third images and a fourth image ,
the third images are images that make at least a part of the specific operation mode unclear,
the fourth image is an image notifying a relationship between a stop button to be operated for a first stop in the specific operation mode and a stop button to be notified,
When the second performance is executed, the plurality of third images are simultaneously started to be displayed , and the fourth image is started to be displayed at a timing different from the timing at which the plurality of third images are started to be displayed .
A gaming machine characterized by: multiple reels,
Start lever and
multiple stop buttons,
an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery;
a production control means for controlling production related to the game;
a display means for displaying an image,
In the internal lottery, the validity of multiple types of winning modes is determined,
The plurality of winning modes include specific winning modes,
The specific winning mode includes a first role and a second role,
In the specific winning mode, a specific operating mode is set as an operating mode of the plurality of stop buttons that makes it possible to win the first combination,
The performance control means is capable of executing an operation performance related to the specific operation mode when the specific winning mode is won;
The operation performance includes a first performance and a second performance,
The first effect displays a first image and a second image,
The first image is an image that notifies the stop button for the first stop operation among the specific operation modes, and the display mode changes after the display starts and the display is completed when the final display mode is reached. death,
The second image is an image that notifies the stop button for the second stop operation in the specific operation mode, and the display mode changes after the display starts and the display is completed when the final display mode is reached. death,
When the first effect is executed, the first image and the second image are displayed simultaneously,
The time from when the start lever is operated to when the first image and the second image are completely displayed is the time from when the first image and the second image are completely displayed to when the stop button is pressed. longer than the time it takes for the operation to take effect,
The second effect displays a plurality of third images and a fourth image ,
The fourth image is an image that notifies the relationship between the stop button to which the first stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode and the stop button to be notified,
The third image is an image that makes at least a part of the specific operation mode unclear,
When the second effect is executed, the plurality of third images are started to be displayed at the same time , and the fourth image is started to be displayed at a timing different from the timing at which the plurality of third images are started to be displayed .
A gaming machine characterized by:

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