JP5799323B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. Also, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on the player's operation, and displays the game result using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel based on the result of the internal lottery. In addition, it has a function of paying out medals and the like when a winning combination is won.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, a game such as a big bonus game in a bonus state that is advantageous for the acquisition of medals, etc., or a replay that makes it unnecessary to insert medals etc. in the next game due to winning a prize A game in a replay time state that can be won with high probability, or a game in an assist time state in which a notification effect for assisting winning a winning combination in an internal lottery is executed.

By the way, the bonus state described above is generally controlled so as to end at a predetermined opportunity, and in Patent Document 1, the number of games in the bonus state and the game in the bonus state are paid out. There has been proposed a gaming machine that terminates the bonus state according to the number of medals and the number of medals acquired by the player in the gaming machine in the bonus state. In addition, when the bonus state is terminated by the number of medals acquired, it has been proposed to change the number of medals acquired to end the bonus state according to the number of games.
JP 2002-85646 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the bonus state and the like are controlled to end at a predetermined opportunity, the player has a new interest in the game performed in the bonus state. There is a problem of spicy. In addition, even if the number of medals earned to end the bonus state is changed according to the number of games, the end condition of the bonus state is only changed regardless of the player's game result, and new interest is drawn. I couldn't say it was motivated enough to hold me.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of creating new gaming characteristics by changing the end timing of a specific gaming state in accordance with the player's gaming result. It is to provide a program and an information storage medium.

  (1) In the present invention, in a stopped state of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the winning determination line. Based on the above, a gaming machine provided so that a winning combination is won, and a small role in which the gaming medium is paid out when winning, and a bonus that makes it easier to acquire gaming medium than the normal state with winning A lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a bonus to be shifted to a state, a control for rotating the plurality of reels, and a plurality of rotating reels according to the result of the internal lottery Reel control means for performing control for stopping the game, game state transition control means for performing control for shifting the game state between a plurality of types of game states including the normal state and the bonus state, Counter updating means for updating the value of the counter for determining the end of the eggplant state with a value corresponding to the number of payouts of game media each time the small combination wins during the bonus state; The means shifts the gaming state to the bonus state in accordance with the winning of the bonus won in the internal lottery, and ends the bonus state when a predetermined relationship is established between the counter value and the threshold value. The counter updating means sets the value of the counter to a predetermined value based on the fact that a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stopped state of the plurality of reels during the bonus state. It relates to a gaming machine to be updated.

  In the present invention, the game state is shifted to the bonus state in accordance with the winning of the bonus won in the internal lottery, and the value of the counter for determining the end of the bonus state is played each time the small role is won during the bonus state. Is updated with a value corresponding to the number of payouts, and control for terminating the bonus state is performed when a predetermined relationship is established between the counter value and the threshold value. Further, during the bonus state, the value of the counter is updated to a predetermined value based on the fact that a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in a stopped state of a plurality of reels.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to vary the payout number of game media in the bonus state from the predetermined payout number in accordance with the symbol combination in the stopped state of a plurality of reels, thereby creating a new gameability. Can do.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the counter updating means may update the value of the counter to an initial value as the predetermined value.

  In this way, every time a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line, the value of the counter is updated to the initial value, so game media exceeding the predetermined number of payouts has been paid out. The bonus state can be continued even afterward, and a large amount of game media can be paid out.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the counter updating means may update the value of the counter as the predetermined value to a value that establishes a predetermined relationship with the threshold value. Good.

  In this way, every time a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line, the value of the counter is updated to a value that establishes a predetermined relationship with the threshold value. Even before game media exceeding the number of paid-outs are paid out, the bonus state can be ended, and the number of game media to be paid out can be suppressed.

  (4) Further, according to the present invention, in a stopped state of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the winning determination line. Based on the above, it is a gaming machine provided so that a winning combination is won, and a lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, a control for rotating the plurality of reels, Reel control means for performing control to stop the plurality of reels according to the result of the internal lottery, privilege grant state transition control means for performing transition control to a privilege grant state in which a game privilege is granted, In a game in a privilege granting state, the game includes a counter updating unit that updates a counter value by a certain value each time a specific condition is satisfied, and the privilege granting state transition control unit is configured to When the predetermined relationship is established, control is performed to end the privilege grant state, and the counter updating means determines that a specific symbol combination is a winning determination in the stopped state of the plurality of reels during the privilege grant state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that updates the value of the counter to a predetermined value based on what is displayed on the line.

  In the present invention, in the game in the privilege grant state, every time a specific condition is satisfied, the value of the counter for determining the end of the privilege grant state is updated by a certain value, and a predetermined value is set between the counter value and the threshold value. The control for terminating the privilege grant state is performed when the relationship is established. Further, the value of the counter is updated to a predetermined value based on the fact that a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in a state where a plurality of reels are stopped during the privilege grant state.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the period of the privilege grant state can be changed from a predetermined period according to the symbol combination in the stopped state of the plurality of reels, and a new game can be created.

  (5) Further, according to the present invention, in a stopped state of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the winning determination line. Based on the above, it is a program for a gaming machine provided so that a winning combination is won, and a small role in which a gaming medium is paid out in accordance with the winning, and the gaming state is changed from the normal state to the gaming state. A lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are included, and a control for rotating the plurality of reels; and Reel control means for performing control to stop according to the result of the lottery, and gaming state for performing control for shifting the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including the normal state and the bonus state A gaming machine as counter updating means for updating a line control means and a counter value for determining the end of the bonus state with a value corresponding to the number of payouts of game media every time the small combination wins during the bonus state The gaming state transition control means shifts the gaming state to the bonus state in accordance with the winning of the bonus won in the internal lottery, and has a predetermined relationship between the counter value and the threshold value. When the bonus is established, the counter updating means controls the counter updating means to display a specific symbol combination on the winning determination line in the stopped state of the plurality of reels during the bonus state. The present invention relates to a program for updating the value of the counter to a predetermined value.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that can be read by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above-described means.

  In the program and the information storage medium according to the present invention, each aspect shown in the above (2) to (3) can be adopted as appropriate, and the computer functions as the means shown in (2) to (3). It may be.

  (6) Further, according to the present invention, in a stopped state of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each combination is displayed on the winning determination line. And a lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, and a control for rotating the plurality of reels. , Reel control means for performing control to stop the plurality of rotating reels according to the result of the internal lottery, and privilege grant state transition control for performing transition control to a privilege grant state to which a game privilege is granted And in the game in the privilege grant state, the computer of the gaming machine functions as a counter update unit that updates the value of the counter by a certain value every time a specific condition is satisfied, and the privilege grant state The line control means performs control to end the privilege granting state when a predetermined relationship is established between the value of the counter and the threshold value, and the counter update means is in the privilege granting state, The present invention relates to a program for updating the value of the counter to a predetermined value based on a specific symbol combination displayed on a winning determination line in a stopped state of the plurality of reels.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that can be read by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above-described means.

  In the program and the information storage medium according to the present invention, each aspect shown in the above (2) to (3) can be adopted as appropriate, and the computer functions as the means shown in (2) to (3). It may be.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the invention.

1. 1. First embodiment 1-1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

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

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as a “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and any of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged on each frame. Has been. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is cut off, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD allows a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  The game result is determined by a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on a valid winning determination line among the four winning determination lines L1 to L4 in the display window DW, and the symbol combination on the winning determination line is predetermined. In the case of a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination, a medal is paid out from the hopper unit as that winning combination. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three, and four winning determinations are made based on the insertion of the prescribed insertion number of medals. All of the lines L1 to L4 are activated.

  A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the remaining number of bonus games. The

  The front upper door UD is also provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various images (or images) for assisting the game or for enlivening the game are displayed.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided with a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing game effects. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or exciting the game are output.

  Various operation means are provided on the front lower door DD. The operation means includes a bet button B0 (an example of an insertion operation means) for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal, and an opportunity to start the game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. A start lever SL (an example of a game start operation means) for performing the following operation, and a stop button for performing an operation that triggers each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the step motor B1 to B3 (an example of stop operation means) are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player can start rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or pressing the bet button B0. Set to the ready state. When the player operates the start lever SL during the preparation state, an internal lottery using a random number value is performed on the control board, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 start rotating by driving the step motor. Then, on the condition that the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player pushes down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, A pressure sensor or the like) is turned on to change the reel stop signal input to the control board from the off state to the on state. Further, when the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. Let And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the press timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  A medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. .

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

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 (control board). The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The operation control of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340 is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game control means 100 includes the insertion acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, the lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the game. It includes state transition control means 170, counter update means 175, effect control means 180, and storage means 190.

  The insertion accepting unit 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and performs a process of permitting the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the insertion of three medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting unit 105 inserts medals that have been inserted up to the specified number of insertions as the medal insertion switch 210 operates. Set to state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting unit 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Set medal that has been credited to the limit.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts a numerical value so as to circulate a predetermined count range). Note that the “random number value” in the present embodiment is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, its acquisition timing is irregular, and thus is substantially A value that can function as a random number is also included.

  The lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is operated by the player operating the start lever SL. Judgment processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used for internal lottery. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of gaming states, that is, a normal state, a big bonus establishment state, and a big bonus state can be set, and the lottery table storage unit 191 stores an internal lottery in each gaming state. A lottery table is stored. In each lottery table, a replay is performed for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). A combination (a combination from which a predetermined number of medals are paid out upon winning a prize: a plum, a special small combination 1, a special small combination 2, a special small combination 3, etc.) and a big bonus (an example of a bonus, to a big bonus state) Roles that trigger the transition: Various types of roles such as first big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB1”), second big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB2”), third big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB3”)) One of these is associated.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the lottery table for the normal state shown in FIG. 3, for each of 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535, BB1, BB2, BB3, replay, plum, special small part 1, special small part 2, special small Each of the combinations such as the combination 3, or one of the loses is associated. Further, in the lottery table for the big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state) shown in FIG. 3, 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 are respectively replayed, plumped, and special. Each of the small combinations 1, special small combinations 2, special small combinations 3, etc., or any of the lost combinations is associated. Further, in the lottery table for the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) shown in FIG. 3, for each of 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535, a plum, special small role 1, special small Each of the combination of the combination 2 and the special small combination 3 or the loss is associated.

  In the random number determination process, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game based on a start signal input in response to the operation of the start switch 230, and the random number of the storage unit 190 is obtained for the acquired random number value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the lottery table stored in the table storage unit 191.

  In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag of the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-internal winning state (first flag state, off state) to the internal winning state (second flag state). , ON state), and the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over flag) that can carry over the internal winning state for the next and subsequent games until winning, and the internal winning state is carried over for the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning. There is a lottery flag (carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the non-internal winning state, and there are big bonuses (BB1, BB2, BB3) that can be associated with the carry-over possible flag, and other roles (For example, small role, replay) is associated with a carry-over impossibility flag.

  The reel control means 130 performs control to rotate and drive the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a step motor based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is operated by a player operating a start lever SL. At the same time, in a state where the stop buttons B1 to B3 are activated (in this embodiment, the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed), the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3. Based on a reel stop signal from a stop switch 240 that is operated by a pressing operation (an example of a stop operation), a lottery flag setting state (a combination of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by a step motor). Control to stop according to whether or not.

  Specifically, the stop control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 will be described. The reel controller 130 stores the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 every time each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is pressed. Corresponding to the stop button that is pressed down among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation). Determine the reel stop position. Each reel is stopped by stopping the supply of drive pulses (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the reel unit 310 so that the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops at the determined stop position. Take control.

  The stop control table will be specifically described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a stop control table for determining the stop positions of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is prepared for each lottery flag setting state. In each stop control table, the position (pressing detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing operation of each button of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is detected). The correspondence relationship with the actual stop position (or the number of sliding frames from the pressed detection position) of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is set. Further, in the stop control table of the present embodiment, the setting state of the lottery flag set according to the result of the internal lottery is the same, and the mode of pressing operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 (operation mode: for example, pressing timing and When the pressing order is the same, the same stop position is designated for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. That is, the reel control means 130, when the combination of the pressing operation mode for the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the result of the internal lottery by the lottery means 120 is the same, the first reels R1 to R3 in the same stop mode. Control to stop the reel R3 is performed.

  For this reason, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the big bonus lottery flags (BB1, BB2, BB3) are set according to the combination of the mode of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 and the result of the internal lottery by the lottery means 120. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped or a big bonus lottery flag (BB1, BB2, BB3) is displayed so that an outcome (so-called reach eye) that is determined to be set in the winning state appears. It is possible to control the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to stop so that an appearance (a so-called chance item) with a high expectation that is set to the winning state appears.

  In the stop control table, when the lottery flags associated with two or more different types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, each stop switch 240 is activated according to the priority order determined for each winning combination. A correspondence relationship between the reel position and the actual stop position of each reel may be set. For example, when the priority order is determined in the order of “Replay> Big Bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3)> Minor (Plum, Special Minor 1, Special Minor 2, Special Minor 3, etc.), the reel control means 130 If the lottery flags for two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the priority order is given to the symbols constituting the lower-priority roles according to the priority order set for each winning combination. The reels are controlled to stop so that symbols constituting a high winning combination are displayed on the winning determination line.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the internal winning state stops on the winning determination line (so that the winning combination can be won). is there. On the other hand, in the kicking process, the reel corresponding to the combination whose lottery flag is set to the non-internal winning state is not stopped on the winning determination line (so that a non-winning combination cannot be won). This is a control process to be stopped. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment to realize the pull-in process and the kick-off process, the lottery flag setting state, the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, and the stop position of the reel that has already stopped (or the winning prize) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes in accordance with the types of symbols stopped on the determination lines L1 to L4. For this reason, the reel control means 130 makes it possible to stop the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the internal winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the non-internal winning state is for winning. Control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop in the form can be performed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the step motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index). ing.

  In the stop control table of the present embodiment, the number of frames required from when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed until the reels R1 to R3 stop is set to an upper limit of 5 frames (0 frames to 4 frames). The reel control means 130 starts from the frame positioned in the display window DW at the time when an operation that triggers the stop of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed in the pull-in process and kick process for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control is performed to stop the reel so that the symbols ahead of 4 frames can be drawn. For this reason, if the specific symbols arranged on each reel of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are arranged so that the interval is within 5 frames, the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3, It is also possible to configure the reel unit 310 having a symbol arrangement that allows a specific symbol to be drawn on the winning determination line regardless of the pressing order or the like.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the reel arrangement of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 used in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The outer peripheral surface of each reel is divided into 21 areas from No. 0 to No. 20. BB1 symbol “Red 7”, BB2 symbol “White 7”, BB3 symbol “DUM”, Replay symbol “RP”, plum One of the symbols “PM” or the like is arranged one by one in each region. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 4 shows an arrangement of only the big bonus symbols (three types of “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “DUM”), the replay symbol “RP”, and the plum symbol “PM”. As shown in FIG. 4, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 of the present embodiment are spaced apart with respect to the replay symbol “RP” and the plum symbol “PM” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. Arranged to be within 5 frames, the replay symbol “RP” and the plum symbol “PM” can be drawn on the winning determination line regardless of the pressing timing and pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. have.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not the winning combination in the internal lottery has been won based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, the stop state of each reel is referred to by referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the winning determination line is a predetermined winning combination.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a winning determination table used in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the winning determination table of this embodiment, predetermined combinations are determined for each symbol combination or combination indicating the winning combinations of BB1, BB2, BB3, replay, plum, special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3, etc. A payout or the like that is set is set, and it is possible to determine the presence or absence of winning of these roles and to determine the number of medals to be paid out.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination unit 140. As the winning process, for example, when a small combination (plum, special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3, etc.) wins, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process, and replay Is won, a replay process is performed by the replay processing means 160, and when the big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) is won or the big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) state ends, the gaming state A game state transition control process for shifting the game state by the transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination as shown in FIG. Control is performed to instruct the unit 320 (payout device). In addition, when a plurality of small combinations wins in one game, the total of the payouts of each winning small combination is set as the number of medals to be paid out in the game.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  In addition, when medal credit (storage) is permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals.

  When a replay or a big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) is won as a result of the game, no payout is set as shown in FIG. 5, and therefore no medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320. However, a process (0 sheet process) is performed in which formally 0 medals are paid out.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, when the replay wins, an automatic insertion process is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's existing medals (including credit medals). The next game start operation (operation of the start lever SL by the player) is waited in a state where the same winning determination line as the game is validated.

  Based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, the gaming state transition control means 170 is in a normal state, a big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state), and a big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, A process of shifting the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including (BB3 state) is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, transitioning a gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.

  The BB1 state is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning mode of the BB 1 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB 1 established state that shifts by winning BB 1 in the internal lottery. It is a gaming state to be transferred. The BB2 state is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning mode of BB 2 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB 2 established state that shifts by winning BB 2 in the internal lottery. It is a gaming state to be transferred. BB3 state is a game that shifts when the symbol combination “DUM / DUM / DUM” indicating the winning mode of BB3 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB3 established state that shifts by winning BB3 by internal lottery State.

  In the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state), the stored value of the counter 195 of the storage means 190 for determining the end of the big bonus state (BB1, state, BB2, state, BB3 state) is a threshold value (for example, 299) is exceeded (an example in which a predetermined relationship is established between the counter value and the threshold value), and the big bonus state (BB1, BB2, BB3 state) is terminated. Control to shift to the state is performed.

  In the bonus game in the big bonus state (BB1, State BB2, State BB3), an internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the small role or the type of small role is increased as compared to the normal state. That is, in the big bonus state (BB1, BB2, and BB3 states), it is easier to obtain more medals in a shorter period than the normal state, and a gaming state (bonus state, special state) advantageous to the player. It has become.

  The counter update means 175 stores the stored value of the counter 195 of the storage means 190 for determining the end of the big bonus state (BB1, BB2, BB3 state) during the big bonus state (BB1, BB2, BB3). Every time a small combination (plum, special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3) wins, a process of updating with a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out is performed.

  Specifically, the counter updating means 175 receives a small combination (plum, special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3) in the big bonus state (BB1, state BB2, state BB3). In addition, a process of adding the medal payout number determined based on the payout shown in FIG. 5 to the stored value of the counter 195 is performed. At the start of the big bonus state (BB1, BB2, and BB3 states), the stored value of the counter 195 is set to an initial value (for example, 0).

  Further, the counter updating means 175 is based on the fact that a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 during the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state). Then, a process of updating the stored value of the counter 195 to a predetermined value is performed. The predetermined value corresponds to an initial value (for example, 0) or a value (for example, 300) that establishes a predetermined relationship with a threshold value.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the counter updating means 175 has the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 and the symbol combination “white 7” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 in the BB1 state. The stored value of the counter 195 is set to 0 (initial value) based on the display of either “PM / PM” or the symbol combination “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning form of the special small role 3 on the winning determination line. To update to (example of value).

  In addition, the counter updating means 175 displays the symbol combination “red 7 · PM · PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 and the symbol combination “white 7 · PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 in the BB2 state. The stored value of the counter 195 is set to 300 (between the threshold value) based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning form of the special small role 3 is displayed on the winning determination line. To update the value to an example of a value that satisfies the predetermined relationship.

  The effect control means 180 refers to the effect table stored in the effect table storage means 196 of the storage means 190 and plays the game on the effect devices (display device 330, sound device 340) based on the effect data constituting the effect table. Control to execute the effect (operation control of the effect device) is performed. Specifically, lamps and LEDs are turned on or blinking in response to the occurrence of gaming events such as changes in gaming state, winning of winning combinations, medals, and operations on the bet button B0, start lever SL, and stop buttons B1 to B3. Effect control for exciting the game or assisting the game is performed by performing a light effect to be displayed, a display effect to change the display content of the liquid crystal display LCD, and a sound effect to output sound from the speaker.

  In particular, the effect control means 180 of the present embodiment is based on the fact that a special effect (a special role 1, a special role 2, and a special role 3) was won in an internal lottery, and the notification effect lottery described later was won. Thus, execution control of a notification effect for displaying on the liquid crystal display LCD a notification effect image for assisting the winning of the special small role is performed. For example, when the special small combination 1 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 6A, the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning form of the special small combination 1 is notified to the player. When the special small role 2 is won in the internal lottery by displaying the effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol combination “white 7 · When an effect image for informing the player of “PM / PM” is displayed and the special small role 3 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. An effect image for informing the player of the combination “DUM / PM / PM” is displayed. In addition, unlike the examples shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (C), as an effect for notifying the type of the special small role won in the internal lottery, the symbol (“red 7”, If the technique allows the player to grasp the type of special small role by the content of the performance in accordance with certain laws, such as displaying a notification effect image suggesting only “White 7” or “DUM”) on the liquid crystal display LCD , Methods other than those exemplified (for example, notification by turning on a lamp or LED corresponding to the type of the selected special small role, notification by outputting sound corresponding to the type of the special small role selected from the speaker, etc. ) May be used.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 is configured to include the notice effect lottery means 182.

  The notification effect lottery means 182 is a notification effect lottery acquired at the time of operating the start lever SL on the condition that a special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3) is won in the internal lottery. The random number value for use and the notification effect lottery table stored in the notification effect lottery table storage unit 197 of the storage unit 190 are compared to determine whether or not the notification effect is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, as the notification effect lottery table, as shown in FIG. 7, three types of tables (notification effect lottery table A, notification effect lottery table B, and notification effect lottery table C) having different winning probabilities are notified. It is memorize | stored in the effect lottery table memory | storage means 197, The notification effect lottery means 182 refers to the notification effect lottery table B in games other than a big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state). In the bonus game in the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state), the notification effect lottery is performed using the notification effect lottery table selected under a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition is, for example, a lottery for determining a notification effect lottery table that is referred to after the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) is started until the big bonus state ends. Is applicable. Further, in the present embodiment, the correspondence relationship between the random number value and the success / failure (winning / losing) is set so that the notification effect lottery table A is all lost, and the notification effect lottery table C is the notification effect lottery table. The correspondence relationship between the random number value and the success / failure (winning / losing) is set so that the winning probability is higher than B.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the gaming machine of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. Can do. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.) or a controller. This can be realized by assigning to In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units have their functions virtually controlled by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

1-2. Control Method Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be specifically described.

  First, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, every time a small combination (plum, special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3) wins during the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) The processing for adding the number of medal payouts determined based on the payout shown in FIG. 5 to the stored value of the counter 195 is performed, and when the stored value of the counter 195 exceeds the threshold value 299, the big Control to end the bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) is performed.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, during the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state), the specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Based on this, a control method is adopted in which the stored value of the counter 195 is updated to a predetermined value (for example, 0 that is an initial value or 300 that exceeds a threshold value).

  More specifically, in the BB1 state, the symbol combination “red 7 · PM · PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 and the symbol combination “white 7 · PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 The stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 0, which is the initial value, based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 3 is displayed on the winning determination line. The control method is adopted.

  Also, in the BB2 state, the symbol combination “red 7 · PM · PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1; the symbol combination “white 7 · PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2; The stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 300, which is a value exceeding the threshold value, based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode is displayed on the winning determination line. The control method to adopt is adopted.

  Since this embodiment employs such a control method, the number of medals to be paid out in the BB1 state and the BB2 state can be changed from a predetermined number (299), and a new game Can create sex.

  In particular, in the BB1 state, a specific symbol combination (a symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating a winning mode for special small role 1; a symbol combination “white 7 / PM / PM” indicating a winning mode for special small role 2; A control method for updating the stored value of the counter 195 to 0, which is the initial value, based on the fact that the symbol combination “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 3 is displayed on the winning determination line. Since it is adopted, the BB1 state can be continued even after medals exceeding a predetermined number (299) have been paid out, compared with the normal bonus state (BB3 state). A large amount of medals can be paid out.

  Further, in the BB2 state, a specific symbol combination (a symbol combination “red 7 PM · PM” indicating a winning form of the special small role 1; a symbol combination “white 7 · PM · PM” indicating a winning type of the special small role 2; Based on the fact that the symbol combination “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 3 is displayed on the winning determination line, the stored value of the counter 195 is a value exceeding the threshold value. Since the control method is updated to BB2, the BB2 state can be ended even before medals exceeding the predetermined number (299) are paid out, and the normal bonus state (BB3 state) ), The number of medals to be paid out can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, according to the arrangement of the symbols on the first reel R1 shown in FIG. 4, the BB1 symbol “red 7”, the BB2 symbol “white 7”, and the BB3 symbol “DUM” The reels are controlled so that the symbols related to the winning combination in the internal lottery can be drawn on the winning determination line with an upper limit of 4 frames arranged at 5 frames or more. Therefore, even if the special small role 1 is selected and the stop button B1 is pressed with the aim of the BB2 symbol “white 7” or the BB3 symbol “DUM” with respect to the first reel R1, the special small role 1 is awarded. Even if the special small role 2 is selected and the stop button B1 is pressed toward the BB1 symbol “red 7” or the BB3 symbol “DUM” with respect to the first reel R1, the special small role 2 In the state where the special small role 3 is selected and the stop button B1 is pressed with the aim of the BB1 symbol “red 7” or the BB2 symbol “white 7” with respect to the first reel R1, Special small role 3 cannot be awarded.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a special small role is won by an internal lottery, the symbols constituting the selected special small role (special small role 1: BB1 symbol, special small role 2: BB2 symbol, special small role The winning special is only when the stop button B1 is pressed at a timing (an example of a specific operation mode) at which the position 3 (BB3 symbol) can be drawn to the stop position on the winning determination line within 4 frames. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 so that a small role can be won.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 is based on the fact that the special bonus (the special bonus 1, the special bonus 2, the special bonus 3) is won in the internal lottery, and the notification effect lottery is won. A method of performing a notification effect that assists winning a special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) by notifying the type of symbol to be aimed at is adopted.

  Specifically, the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the selected special small roles (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) as shown in FIG. 6 (A) to FIG. 6 (C) is suggested. The notification effect image to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. For example, in the case where the special small role 1 is won in the internal lottery, on the condition that the notification effect lottery is won, as shown in FIG. A notification effect image indicating “7 · PM · PM” is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to notify the player that the special small role 1 has been won. In addition, for example, when the special small role 2 is won in the internal lottery, on the condition that the notification effect lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol combination “ A notification effect image indicating “White 7 · PM · PM” is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to notify the player that the special small role 2 has been won. In addition, for example, when the special small role 3 is won in the internal lottery, the symbol combination “” indicating the winning form of the special small role 3 as shown in FIG. A notification effect image indicating “DUM / PM / PM” is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to notify the player that the special small role 3 is won.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, three types of tables (notification effect lottery table A, notification effect lottery table B, and notification effect lottery table C) having different winning probabilities are prepared as the notification effect lottery table. When the transition to the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) is made, the notification effect lottery is to be performed using any notification effect lottery table until the big bonus state ends. A method of determining by lottery is adopted.

  In the present embodiment, since such a control method is adopted, in the bonus game in the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state), the notification effect lottery table C having the highest winning probability of the notification effect lottery is used. If a special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) is elected in the internal lottery, the special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special role) A notification effect assisting the winning of the small role 3) will be performed, and it becomes easy to win a special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) and to avoid the winning.

  As a result, in the BB1 state, in order to update the stored value of the counter 195 to 0 which is the initial value, it is easy to win a special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3). Thus, a larger amount of medals can be paid out than in the normal bonus state (BB3 state). Further, in the BB2 state, in order to prevent the stored value of the counter 195 from being updated to 300 which is a value exceeding the threshold value, the special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role) It is easy to avoid winning of the winning combination 3), and it is possible to avoid a situation where the number of medals to be paid out is suppressed as compared with the normal bonus state (BB3 state).

  On the other hand, in the bonus game in the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state), when the notification effect lottery table A that is not won in the notification effect lottery is used, a special small part (special small part) 1. Even if a special small role 2 or special small role 3) is elected, a notification effect for assisting winning a special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) is not performed. Probability of winning special prizes (special role 1, special role 2, special role 3) and avoiding special prizes (special role 1, special role 2, special role 3) (luck) It is possible to develop a game that depends on the game.

  Next, a specific example of the bonus game in the BB1 state will be described with reference to FIG. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing an example of the result of the bonus game in the BB1 state. In the examples of FIGS. 8A and 8B, the notification effect lottery table C is shown. It is assumed that a notification effect lottery has been performed using.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the first to twelfth games, the plums are won, and for each game, 15 medals are paid out and medals. Is added to the value stored in the counter 195. Note that the stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the 12th game is 180, and the total number of payouts from the start of the BB1 state is 180.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8 (A) and FIG. 8 (B), in the subsequent thirteenth game, the special small role 1 is won and the notification effect lottery is also won. A notification effect image suggesting the type of special small role to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. For this reason, the player determines that the special small role 1 has been won, and displays the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning form of the special small role 1 on the winning determination line, thereby displaying the special combination. A small role can be awarded. As a result, the stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 0, which is the initial value, and 10 medals are paid out. Therefore, the stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the 13th game is 0, and the total number of payouts from the start of the BB1 state is 190.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the subsequent games from the 14th to the 24th, the plums are won, and 15 medals are paid out for each game. At the same time, a process of adding 15 which is the number of paid-out medals to the stored value of the counter 195 is performed. The stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the 24th game is 165, and the total number of payouts from the start of the BB1 state is 355.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8 (A) and FIG. 8 (B), the special small role 3 is won in the 25th game thereafter, but it is not won in the notification effect lottery. The notification effect image suggesting the type of the special small role shown in (2) is not displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. For this reason, the player cannot determine that the special small role 3 has been won, and presses the stop button B1 aiming at the BB1 symbol “red 7” with respect to the first reel R1. Is missing. As a result, the storage value addition process and medal payout process of the counter 195 are not performed, the stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the 25th game remains 165, and the total number of payouts from the start of the BB1 state is also It remains 355 sheets.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), in the subsequent 26th to 34th games, all of the plums have won, and 15 medals are paid out for each game. At the same time, a process of adding 15 which is the number of paid-out medals to the stored value of the counter 195 is performed. As a result, the stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the 34th game is 300, which exceeds the threshold value of 299, so the BB1 state ends. The total number of payouts from the start of the BB1 state to the end of the 34th game is 490, and a larger number of medals are paid out compared to the normal bonus state (BB3 state).

  Next, a specific example of the bonus game in the BB2 state will be described with reference to FIG. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing an example of the result of the bonus game in the BB2 state. In the examples of FIGS. 9A and 9B, the notification effect lottery table A It is assumed that a notification effect lottery has been performed using.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B), in the first to eighth games, the plums have won, and for each game, 15 medals are paid out and medals are given. Is added to the value stored in the counter 195. Note that the stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the eighth game is 120, and the total number of payouts from the start of the BB2 state is 120.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9 (A) and FIG. 9 (B), in the subsequent 9th game, the special small role 2 is won, but the notification effect lottery is not won, so FIG. 6 (B). The notification effect image suggesting the kind of special small role to be displayed is not displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. Since the player presses the stop button B1 aiming at the BB1 symbol “red 7” with respect to the first reel R1, the player has missed the special small role 2 winning. As a result, the storage value addition process and medal payout process of the counter 195 are not performed, the stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the ninth game remains 120, and the total payout number from the start time of the BB2 state is also It remains 120 sheets.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B), in the subsequent 10th to 18th games, all the prizes are won, and 15 medals are paid out for each game. At the same time, a process of adding 15 which is the number of paid-out medals to the stored value of the counter 195 is performed. The stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the 18th game is 255, and the total number of payouts from the start of the BB2 state is 255.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9 (A) and FIG. 9 (B), in the subsequent 19th game, the special small role 1 is won, but the notification effect lottery is not won. The notification effect image suggesting the kind of special small role to be displayed is not displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. However, since the player presses the stop button B1 aiming at the BB1 symbol “red 7” with respect to the first reel R1, the symbol combination “red 7, PM, PM” indicating the winning form of the special small role 1 is on the winning determination line. The special small role 1 has won. As a result, the stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 300, and 10 medals are paid out. Therefore, the stored value of the counter 195 at the end of the 19th game is 300, and the threshold value 299 is exceeded, so the BB2 state ends. The total number of payouts from the start of the BB2 state to the end of the 19th game is 265, and the number of medals to be paid out is suppressed compared to the normal bonus state (BB3 state).

1-3. Processing Procedure An example of processing for realizing the control method of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the relationship between a plurality of gaming states in the gaming machine of this embodiment.

  First, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game state is set to the normal state by the initial setting, and the game in the normal state is executed (step S100). When the big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) is won in the internal lottery in the normal state (Y in step S102), the game state is changed from the normal state to the big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state). (Step S104).

  When the player wins the winning big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) (Y in step S106), the gaming state is changed from the big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state) to the big bonus. A transition is made to a state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) (step S108).

  In a bonus game performed in the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) (step S110), the internal lottery is performed using the lottery table for the big bonus state as shown in FIG. As a result, the winning rate and the like increase, and more medals can be obtained in a shorter time than in the normal state. Then, the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) is continued until the stored value of the counter 195 exceeds the threshold value (N in step S112), and when the stored value of the counter 195 exceeds the threshold value, Processing for ending the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) and returning the gaming state to the normal state is performed (Y in step S112, to step S100).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of game control processing performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  In each game, insertion acceptance processing for accepting insertion of medals necessary for playing the game is performed (step S200). In the insertion acceptance process, the insertion of a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot MI or a credit medal inserted by pressing the bet button B0 is received. In addition, if replay processing is performed based on winning a replay in the previous game, the rules automatically used in the previous game on the gaming machine side without requiring a medal owned by the player Automatically insert the same number of medals as the number of medals.

  Then, when the insertion of a predetermined number of medals set as a game start condition (for example, three) is completed (Y in step S202), the depressing operation of the start lever SL is waited (step S204).

  Subsequently, when the player presses the start lever SL and the start switch 230 is actuated (Y in step S204), supply of drive pulses to the step motors that drive the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started. The reel is driven to rotate (step S206), and an internal lottery is performed (step S208). In the internal lottery, the winning combination is determined by comparing the random value acquired with the operation of the start switch 230 with an internal lottery table selected according to the gaming state, and the winning combination (winning combination) flag. Is set to the internal winning state.

  Then, when the rotational speed of each reel whose rotational driving is started in step S206 reaches a predetermined speed, the operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted, and when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3, the corresponding buttons are supported. A process of stopping the reel by stopping the supply of drive pulses to the step motor by operating the stop switch 240 is performed (Y in step 210, step S212).

  When all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped (Y in step S214), a winning determination process is performed based on the stopped state of each reel (step S216). If any winning combination is won as a result of the winning determination (Y in step S216), a winning process corresponding to the winning combination is performed (step S218). For example, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out is determined based on the payout of the winning small combination, and a process of paying out medals of the determined number of payouts is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, if a winning combination is not achieved even if a winning combination has been won (N in step S216), the winning process in step S218 is not performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning process performed in the big bonus state (BB1, BB2, BB3 state) of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  In the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state), if it is determined in the winning determination process of S216 that a small role has been won, the winning small role is a special small role (special small role 1, special small role) It is determined whether or not it is a combination 2 and special small combination 3) (step S300).

  When the winning small combination is a special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3), the stored value of the counter 195 is set to a predetermined value (initial values 0 and BB2 in the BB1 state). Then, a process of updating to 300 which is a value exceeding the threshold value 299 is performed (Y in step 300, step S302). On the other hand, if the winning combination is not a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3), the number of medals to be paid out is determined based on the payout shown in FIG. Processing for adding the number of medals paid out to the stored value of the counter 195 is performed (N in step 300, step S304).

  Then, a process of paying out medals of the number of payouts determined based on the payout shown in FIG. 5 by the hopper unit 320 is performed (step S306).

2. Second Embodiment In the second embodiment, a method of changing “the number of games in the replay time state” will be described instead of the “number of game media paid out in the big bonus state” described in the first embodiment. The detailed description of the configuration and method common to the first embodiment described above will be omitted, and the description will focus on the main differences.

2-1. Configuration The lottery means 120 is a means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is operated by a player operating a start lever SL, and includes a lottery table selection process, A random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process of this embodiment, it is determined which of the plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used for internal lottery. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of game states: a normal state, a big bonus establishment state, a big bonus state (an example of a privilege grant state), and a replay time state (an example of a privilege grant state). The lottery table storage means 191 stores a lottery table for internal lottery in each gaming state. In each lottery table, a replay is performed for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). A combination (a combination from which a predetermined number of medals are paid out upon winning a prize: a plum, a special small combination 1, a special small combination 2, a special small combination 3, etc.) and a big bonus (an example of a bonus, to a big bonus state) Roles that trigger the transition: Various types of roles such as first big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB1”), second big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB2”), third big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB3”)) One of these is associated.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table used in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The replay time state shown in FIG. 13 (first replay time state (hereinafter referred to as “RT1 state”), second replay time state (hereinafter referred to as “RT2 state”), and third replay time state (hereinafter referred to as “RT3 state”)) In the lottery table, for each of 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535, each role such as BB1, BB2, BB3, replay, plum, special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3, etc. , Or lose. Regarding the lottery table for the normal state, the lottery table for the big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state), and the lottery table for the big bonus state (BB1, state BB2, state BB3) Since it is common with 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 (an example of the privilege grant state transition control means) is based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, the normal state, the big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state), big A process of shifting the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) and a replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, transitioning a gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.

  The BB1 state is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning mode of the BB 1 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB 1 established state that shifts by winning BB 1 in the internal lottery. It is a gaming state to be transferred. In the BB1 state, control is performed to end the BB1 state and shift to the RT1 state when a bonus game has paid out medals exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 465 or less).

  The BB2 state is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning mode of BB 2 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB 2 established state that shifts by winning BB 2 in the internal lottery. It is a gaming state to be transferred. Further, in the BB2 state, control is performed to end the BB2 state and shift to the RT2 state when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 465 or less) is paid out by the bonus game.

  BB3 state is a game that shifts when the symbol combination “DUM / DUM / DUM” indicating the winning mode of BB3 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB3 established state that shifts by winning BB3 by internal lottery State. In the BB3 state, control is performed to end the BB3 state and shift to the RT3 state when a bonus game has paid out medals exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 465 or less).

  In the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), the stored value of the counter 195 of the storage means 190 for determining the end of the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is a threshold value (for example, 0) (an example in which a predetermined relationship is established between the counter value and the threshold value), the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is terminated, and the normal state Control to shift to is performed. In addition, it is good also considering the transition to a replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) that the combination of predetermined symbols was stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Further, in a game (replay time game) in the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), an internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal state. That is, the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is a gaming state that is more advantageous for a player who can play a game while suppressing the consumption of medals than the normal state.

  The counter update unit 175 stores the value stored in the counter 195 of the storage unit 190 that determines the end of the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) every time a replay time game is performed (a specific condition is satisfied). In an example), a process of updating by a certain value is performed.

  Specifically, the counter update unit 175 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the stored value of the counter 195 every time a replay time game is performed. At the start of the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), the stored value of the counter 195 is set to an initial value (for example, 100).

  Further, the counter updating means 175 is based on the fact that a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 during the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state). Then, a process of updating the stored value of the counter 195 to a predetermined value is performed. The predetermined value corresponds to an initial value (for example, 100) or a value (for example, 0) that establishes a predetermined relationship with a threshold value.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the counter updating means 175 has the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 and the symbol combination “white 7” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 in the RT1 state. The value stored in the counter 195 is set to 100 (initial value) based on the display of either “PM / PM” or the symbol combination “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning form of the special small role 3 on the winning determination line. To update to (example of value).

  In addition, the counter updating means 175 receives the symbol combination “red 7 · PM · PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 and the symbol combination “white 7 · PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 in the RT2 state. The stored value of the counter 195 is set to 0 (between the threshold value) based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning form of the special small role 3 is displayed on the winning determination line. To update the value to an example of a value that satisfies the predetermined relationship.

  The notification effect lottery means 182 is a notification effect lottery acquired at the time of operating the start lever SL on the condition that a special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3) is won in the internal lottery. The random number value for use and the notification effect lottery table stored in the notification effect lottery table storage unit 197 of the storage unit 190 are compared to determine whether or not the notification effect is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, as the notification effect lottery table, as shown in FIG. 7, three types of tables (notification effect lottery table A, notification effect lottery table B, and notification effect lottery table C) having different winning probabilities are notified. It is memorize | stored in the production | presentation lottery table memory | storage means 197, and the notification production | presentation lottery means 182 performs the guidance production | presentation lottery with reference to the notification production | presentation lottery table B in the game of a normal state, and a replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state) In the replay time game in the (RT3 state), the notification effect lottery is performed using the notification effect lottery table selected under a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition is, for example, a lottery for determining a notification effect lottery table that is referred to after the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is started until the replay time state ends. Is applicable. Further, in the present embodiment, the correspondence relationship between the random number value and the success / failure (winning / losing) is set so that the notification effect lottery table A is all lost, and the notification effect lottery table C is the notification effect lottery table. The correspondence relationship between the random number value and the success / failure (winning / losing) is set so that the winning probability is higher than B.

2-2. Control Method Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be specifically described.

  First, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, every time a replay time game is performed in the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), a process of subtracting 1 from the stored value of the counter 195 is performed. When the stored value reaches 0 which is a threshold value, the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is controlled to end.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, during the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state), a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Based on this, a control method is adopted in which the stored value of the counter 195 is updated to a predetermined value (for example, an initial value of 100 or a threshold value of 0).

  Specifically, in the RT1 state, the symbol combination “red 7 · PM · PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 and the symbol combination “white 7 · PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 The stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 100, which is the initial value, based on the fact that one of the symbol combinations “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 3 is displayed on the winning determination line. The control method is adopted.

  Also, in the RT2 state, the symbol combination “red 7 · PM · PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1; the symbol combination “white 7 · PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2; A control method for updating the stored value of the counter 195 to 0, which is a threshold value, based on the fact that any one of the symbol combinations “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode is displayed on the winning determination line Adopted.

  In this embodiment, since such a control method is adopted, the number of games in the RT1 state and the RT2 state can be changed from a predetermined number (100 times), and a new gameability can be achieved. Can be created.

  In particular, in the RT1 state, a specific symbol combination (a symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating a winning pattern for the special small role 1; a symbol combination “white 7 / PM / PM” indicating a winning pattern for the special small role 2; A control method for updating the stored value of the counter 195 to the initial value 100 based on the fact that the symbol combination “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 3 is displayed on the winning determination line. Since it is adopted, the RT1 state can be continued even after a predetermined number (100 times) of replay time games have been played.

  On the other hand, in the RT2 state, a specific symbol combination (a symbol combination “red 7 PM · PM” indicating a winning pattern of the special small role 1; a symbol combination “white 7 • PM • PM” indicating a winning pattern of the special small role 2; Control that updates the stored value of the counter 195 to 0, which is a threshold value, based on the fact that the symbol combination “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 3 is displayed on the winning determination line Since the technique is adopted, the RT2 state can be ended even before a predetermined number of replay time games (100 times) are performed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, three types of tables (notification effect lottery table A, notification effect lottery table B, and notification effect lottery table C) having different winning probabilities are prepared as the notification effect lottery table. When the transition to the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is made, whether or not the notification effect lottery is performed using any of the notification effect lottery tables until the replay time state ends. A method of determining by lottery is adopted.

  In this embodiment, since such a control method is adopted, in the replay time game in the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), the notification effect lottery table C having the highest winning probability of the notification effect lottery is obtained. When used, if a special hero (special hero 1, special hero 2, special hero 3) is won in the internal lottery, a special hero (special hero 1, special hero 2, The notification effect assisting the winning of the special small role 3) will be performed, and it becomes easier to win the special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) and to avoid the winning.

  As a result, in the RT1 state, in order to update the stored value of the counter 195 to the initial value 100, it is easy to win a special small combination (special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3). It becomes. Further, in the RT2 state, in order to prevent a situation in which the stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 0 which is a threshold value, special small roles (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) It is easy to avoid winning a prize.

  On the other hand, in the replay time game in the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), if the notification effect lottery table A that will not win the notification effect lottery is used, a special small role (special small role) Even if the winning combination 1, special bonus 2, special bonus 3) is won, no notification effect is provided to assist the winning of the special bonus (special bonus 1, special bonus 2, special bonus 3). Probability of winning special prizes (special role 1, special role 2, special role 3) and special prizes (special role 1, special role 2, special role 3) ) Can be developed.

  In this embodiment, the method of changing the number of games in the replay time state from a predetermined number has been described as an example, but the payout number in the replay time state may be changed from a predetermined number.

  That is, each time a small combination (plum, special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3) wins during the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), based on the payout shown in FIG. The medal payout number determined in this way is added to the stored value of the counter 195, and when the stored value of the counter 195 exceeds a threshold value (for example, 49), the replay time state (RT1 state, Control to end (RT2 state, RT3 state) is performed. Then, during the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state), the memory of the counter 195 is stored based on the fact that the specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. You may make it perform control which updates a value to predetermined value (for example, 0 which is an initial value, and 50 which is a value exceeding a threshold value).

  For example, in the RT1 state, the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 and the symbol combination “white 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 are displayed. Based on the fact that any one of the symbol combinations “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode 3 is displayed on the winning determination line, the stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 0 as the initial value, and in the RT2 state, Is a combination of symbols “Red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning form of the special small role 1, a combination of symbols “White 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning type of the special small role 2 and the winning combination of the special small role 3 The stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 50, which is a value exceeding the threshold value, based on any of the symbol combinations “DUM / PM / PM” displayed on the winning determination line. Also good.

2-3. Processing Procedure An example of processing for realizing the control method of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the relationship between a plurality of gaming states in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  First, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game state is set to the normal state by the initial setting, and the game in the normal state is executed (step S400). When the big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) is won in the internal lottery in the normal state (Y in step S402), the game state is changed from the normal state to the big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state). (Step S404).

  When the player wins the winning big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) (Y in step S406), the gaming state is changed from the big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state) to the big bonus. A transition is made to a state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) (step S408).

  In the bonus game performed in the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) (step S410), the internal lottery is performed using the lottery table for the big bonus state as shown in FIG. As a result, the winning rate and the like increase, and more medals can be obtained in a shorter time than the normal state. The big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) is continued until medals exceeding a predetermined number are paid out (N in step S412). When medals exceeding the predetermined number are paid out, the big bonus state (BB1 state) , The BB2 state, the BB3 state), and the process of shifting the gaming state to the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is performed (Y in step S412, step S414).

  In the replay time game performed in the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) (step S416), an internal lottery is performed using the replay time state lottery table as shown in FIG. The winning rate and the like of the player can be increased, and the game can be performed with the consumption of medals being suppressed compared to the normal state. If a big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) is won in the internal lottery in the replay time game (Y in step S418), the gaming state changes from the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) to the big bonus establishment state ( The process proceeds to the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, and the BB3 established state (step S404). In the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), unless the big bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3) is won in the internal lottery in the replay time game (N in step S418), the stored value of the counter 195 is It continues until the threshold value is reached (N in step S420). When the stored value of the counter 195 reaches the threshold value, the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) is terminated and the gaming state is set to the normal state. The process to return to is performed (Y in step S420, to step S400).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of game control processing performed in the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state) of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  Steps S500 to S518 are the same as steps S200 to S218 of the game control process in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In the replay time state (RT1 state, RT2 state, RT3 state), whether or not the winning combination is a special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) after the winning process of S518. Is determined (step S520). When the winning combination is a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3), the stored value of the counter 195 is set to a predetermined value (initial value 100, RT2 in the RT1 state). In the state, a process of updating the threshold value to 0) is performed (Y in step 520, step S522). On the other hand, if the winning combination is not a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3), a process of subtracting 1 from the stored value of the counter 195 is performed (N in step 520, step S524).

3. Third Embodiment In the third embodiment, a method for changing the “number of games played in the assist time state” will be described instead of the “number of game media paid out in the big bonus state” described in the first embodiment. The detailed description of the configuration and method common to the first embodiment described above will be omitted, and the description will focus on the main differences.

3-1. Configuration FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the game control means 100 includes the insertion receiving means 105, the random number generation means 110, the lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the gaming state. It includes a transition control unit 170, an effect control unit 180, and a storage unit 190.

  Based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition, the gaming state transition control means 170 is a big bonus state that is an example of a normal state, a big bonus establishment state (BB1 establishment state, BB2 establishment state, BB3 establishment state), and a privilege grant state. A process of shifting the game state between a plurality of types of game states including (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state) is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, transitioning a gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.

  The BB1 state is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination “red 7, red 7, red 7” indicating the winning mode of the BB 1 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB 1 established state that shifts by winning BB 1 in the internal lottery. It is a gaming state to be transferred. The BB2 state is triggered by the fact that the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” indicating the winning mode of BB 2 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB 2 established state that shifts by winning BB 2 in the internal lottery. It is a gaming state to be transferred. BB3 state is a game that shifts when the symbol combination “DUM / DUM / DUM” indicating the winning mode of BB3 is displayed on the winning determination line in the BB3 established state that shifts by winning BB3 by internal lottery State.

  In the big bonus state (BB1 state, BB2 state, BB3 state), the big bonus state (BB1) is triggered when a bonus game has paid out medals exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 465 or less). State, BB2 state, BB3 state) and control to shift to the normal state is performed.

  The effect control means 180 refers to the effect table stored in the effect table storage means 196 of the storage means 190 and plays the game on the effect devices (display device 330, sound device 340) based on the effect data constituting the effect table. Control to execute the effect (operation control of the effect device) is performed. Specifically, lamps and LEDs are turned on or blinking in response to the occurrence of gaming events such as changes in gaming state, winning of winning combinations, medals, and operations on the bet button B0, start lever SL, and stop buttons B1 to B3. Effect control for exciting the game or assisting the game is performed by performing a light effect to be displayed, a display effect to change the display content of the liquid crystal display LCD, and a sound effect to output sound from the speaker.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of effect states, that is, a normal effect state and an assist time state (an example of a privilege grant state). In a game in which (Special Special Role 1, Special Small Role 2, Special Small Role 3) is won, when the effect state is set to the assist time state, a notification effect image for assisting the winning of the special role is displayed. The execution control of the notification effect displayed on the display LCD is performed. For example, in a game in which special small role 1 is won by internal lottery, when the production state is set to the assist time state, as shown in FIG. When an effect image informing the player of the combination “Red 7 / PM / PM” is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, and the effect is set to the assist time state in the game in which the special small role 2 is won in the internal lottery As shown in FIG. 6 (B), an effect image for notifying the player of the symbol combination “white 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 is displayed, and the special small role is displayed by internal lottery. In the game where 3 is won, when the production state is set to the assist time state, as shown in FIG. 6C, the symbol combination “DUM / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 3 Production to inform the player To display the image. In addition, unlike the examples shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (C), as an effect for notifying the type of the special small role won in the internal lottery, the symbol (“red 7”, If the technique allows the player to grasp the type of special small role by the content of the performance in accordance with certain laws, such as displaying a notification effect image suggesting only “White 7” or “DUM”) on the liquid crystal display LCD , Methods other than those exemplified (for example, notification by turning on a lamp or LED corresponding to the type of the selected special small role, notification by outputting sound corresponding to the type of the special small role selected from the speaker, etc. ) May be used.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 includes an effect state lottery means 184, an effect state transition control means 186, and a counter update means 175.

  The production state lottery means 184 provides a random number value for the production state lottery acquired when the start lever SL is operated and the production state lottery table storage unit of the storage unit 190 on the condition that the production state is set to the normal production state. The performance state lottery table stored in 198 is compared to determine whether or not it is possible to shift to the assist time state. It should be noted that a plurality of types of effect state lottery tables having different winning probabilities are stored in the effect state lottery table storage means 198, and these effect state lottery tables may be selectively used in accordance with predetermined conditions such as a gaming state. Good.

  The production state transition control unit 186 (an example of the privilege grant state transition control unit) performs a process of transitioning the production state between the normal production state and the assist time state based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition.

  The assist time state is an effect state that shifts when it is determined that it is possible to shift to the assist time state in the effect state lottery. In the assist time state, the stored value of the counter 195 of the storage means 190 for determining the end of the assist time state has reached a threshold value (for example, 0) (a predetermined value between the counter value and the threshold value). An example in which the relationship is established) is used as a trigger to end the assist time state and control to shift to the normal state.

  The counter update unit 175 sets the stored value of the counter 195 of the storage unit 190 that determines the end of the assist time state by a constant value every time a game is played in the assist time state (an example every time a specific condition is satisfied). Perform the update process.

  Specifically, the counter updating unit 175 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the stored value of the counter 195 every time a game is played in the assist time state. At the start time of the assist time state, the stored value of the counter 195 is set to an initial value (for example, 30).

  Further, the counter updating means 175 stores the stored value of the counter 195 based on the fact that the specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 during the assist time state. Processing to update to a predetermined value is performed. The predetermined value corresponds to an initial value (for example, 30) or a value (for example, 0) that establishes a predetermined relationship with a threshold value.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the counter updating means 175 is based on the fact that the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special role 1 is displayed on the winning determination line during the assist time state. Processing to update the stored value of the counter 195 to 30 (an example of an initial value) is performed. The counter updating means 175 stores the stored value of the counter 195 based on the fact that the symbol combination “white 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 is displayed on the winning determination line during the assist time state. Is updated to 0 (an example of a value that establishes a predetermined relationship with the threshold value).

3-2. Control Method Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be specifically described.

  First, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, every time a game in the assist time state is performed, a process of subtracting 1 from the stored value of the counter 195 is performed, and the stored value of the counter 195 reaches 0 which is a threshold value. In response to this, control to end the assist time state is performed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the stored value of the counter 195 is based on the fact that the specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 during the assist time state. A control method is employed in which the value is updated to a predetermined value (for example, 30 which is an initial value or 0 which is a threshold value).

  Specifically, in the assist time state, the stored value of the counter 195 is calculated based on the fact that the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special bonus 1 is displayed on the winning determination line. Based on the fact that the symbol combination “white 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 is displayed on the winning determination line, the stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 30 which is the initial value. A control method for updating the threshold value to 0 is adopted.

  In this embodiment, since such a control method is adopted, it is possible to vary the number of games in the assist time state from a predetermined number (30 times), thereby creating a new gameability. Can do.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the stored value of the counter 195 is an initial value of 30 based on the fact that the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 is displayed on the winning determination line. Therefore, the assist time state can be continued even after playing a predetermined number of times (30 times) in the assist time state. The stored value of the counter 195 is updated to 0 as the threshold value based on the symbol combination “White 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 being displayed on the winning determination line. Therefore, the assist time state can be ended even before a predetermined number of times (30 times) of games are played in the assist time state.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, special small roles (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) are won in the internal lottery on the condition that the production state is set to the assist time state. In the game, a method of performing a notification effect that assists the winning of a special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) by notifying the type of symbol to be aimed at the first reel R1 is adopted. .

  Specifically, the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the selected special small roles (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) as shown in FIG. 6 (A) to FIG. 6 (C) is suggested. The notification effect image to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. For example, in the case where the special small role 1 is won in the internal lottery, on the condition that the notification effect lottery is won, as shown in FIG. A notification effect image indicating “7 · PM · PM” is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to notify the player that the special small role 1 has been won. In addition, for example, when the special small role 2 is won in the internal lottery, on the condition that the notification effect lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol combination “ A notification effect image indicating “White 7 · PM · PM” is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to notify the player that the special small role 2 has been won. In addition, for example, when the special small role 3 is won in the internal lottery, the symbol combination “” indicating the winning form of the special small role 3 as shown in FIG. A notification effect image indicating “DUM / PM / PM” is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD to notify the player that the special small role 3 is won.

  In this embodiment, since such a control method is adopted, in the game in the assist time state, when a special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) is won by internal lottery, A notification effect to assist the winning of a small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) will be performed, and special small roles (special small role 1, special small role 2, special small role 3) ) Wins and avoidance of wins.

  As a result, in the assist time state, in order to update the stored value of the counter 195 to 30 which is the initial value, it becomes easy to win the special small role 1 and the stored value of the counter 195 is a threshold value. In order to prevent updating to a certain 0, it becomes easy to avoid winning the special small role 2.

  In the present embodiment, the method of changing the number of games in the assist time state from a predetermined number has been described as an example, but the number of payouts in the assist time state may be changed from a predetermined number.

  That is, each time a small combination (plum, special small combination 1, special small combination 2, special small combination 3) wins during the assist time state, the number of medals paid out determined based on the payout shown in FIG. 5 is counted. A process of adding to the stored value of 195 is performed, and when the stored value of the counter 195 exceeds a threshold value (for example, 99), control to end the assist time state is performed. Based on the fact that the specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line in the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 during the assist time state, the stored value of the counter 195 is set to a predetermined value (for example, You may make it perform control which updates to 0 which is an initial value, and 100 which is the value exceeding a threshold value.

  For example, in the assist time state, the stored value of the counter 195 is the initial value based on the fact that the symbol combination “red 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 1 is displayed on the winning determination line. In addition to updating to 0, the stored value of the counter 195 is set to the threshold value based on the fact that the symbol combination “white 7 / PM / PM” indicating the winning mode of the special small role 2 is displayed on the winning determination line. You may make it update to 100 which is the exceeding value.

3-3. Processing Procedure Hereinafter, an example of processing for realizing the control method of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and 18.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the relationship between a plurality of performance states in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  First, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the production state is set to the normal production state by the initial setting, and the game in the normal production state is executed (step S600). Then, when the winning state drawing lottery performed during the normal effect state is won (Y in step S602), the effect state shifts from the normal effect state to the assist time state (step S604).

  In the assist time state, a notification effect image that assists the winning of the special small role in the winning game selected by the special small role (special small role 1, special small role 2, special special role 3) in the internal lottery is displayed on the LCD. A notification effect to be displayed is performed. The assist time state is continued until the stored value of the counter 195 reaches the threshold value (N in step S606). When the stored value of the counter 195 reaches the threshold value, the assist time state is terminated and the effect state is changed. Processing to return to the normal performance state is performed (Y in step S606, to step S600).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  First, when the player depresses the start lever SL and the start switch 230 is actuated (Y in step S700), it is checked whether or not the special small role is won in the internal lottery (step S208 in FIG. 11) (step S702). ) If a special small combination is won (Y in step S702), a notification effect for displaying on the liquid crystal display LCD a notification effect image indicating the type of the selected special small combination is executed (step S704).

  When all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped (Y in Step S706), it is checked whether or not the winning combination is the special small combination 1 or the special small combination 2 (Step S708). When the winning combination is a special small combination 1 or a special small combination 2, the value stored in the counter 195 is set to a predetermined value (30 when the special small combination 1 wins, the special small combination 2 is a winning combination) In such a case, a process of updating the threshold value to 0) is performed (Y in step 708, step S710). On the other hand, when the winning combination is not the special small combination 1 or the special small combination 2, a process of subtracting 1 from the stored value of the counter 195 is performed (N in step 708, step S712).

4). Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the first to third embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made. Note that the above-described embodiments and various methods described later as modified examples can be appropriately combined or employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  For example, in the first and second embodiments, a predetermined value for updating the stored value of the counter 195 is set for each of the big bonus state and the replay time state, but the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line A predetermined value for updating the stored value of the counter 195 may be set according to the type. In the third embodiment, a plurality of assist time states may be prepared, and a predetermined value for updating the stored value of the counter 195 may be set for each assist time state.

  Further, in the third embodiment, a method of updating the stored value of the counter 195 by a fixed value every time a game is performed in the assist time state is adopted. Each time a notification effect for displaying a notification effect image for assisting the display on the liquid crystal display LCD is performed, a method of updating by a certain value may be adopted.

  In each embodiment, the type of symbol combination that triggers the update of the stored value of the counter 195 to a predetermined value may be changed according to a predetermined condition (for example, a lottery result). Similarly, the correspondence between the symbol combination type that triggers the update of the stored value of the counter 195 to a predetermined value and the predetermined value may be changed.

  In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the bonus grant state, the replay time state, and the assist time state have been described as examples of the privilege grant state. However, a state in which these gaming states are combined (for example, a replay time state and a replay time state) An ART state combined with an assist time state) is also included in the privilege grant state of the present invention.

  Note that the control method described in each of the above embodiments is merely an example, and even when an equivalent method that exhibits the same effect as the control method of each of the above embodiments is employed, it is included in the scope of the present invention. it can.

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Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L4 winning decision line, DS game information display part, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel, B0 bet button,
SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
175 counter updating means, 180 effect control means, 182 notification effect lottery means,
184 effect state lottery means, 186 effect state transition control means,
190 storage means, 191 lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 counter, 196 effect table storage means,
197 notification effect lottery table storage means, 198 effect state lottery table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device

Claims (2)

In a stopped state of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a winning combination is awarded based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on the winning determination line. A gaming machine provided to
A lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles are successful;
Reel control means for performing control to rotate the plurality of reels and control to stop the plurality of rotating reels according to the result of the internal lottery;
Production state transition control means for performing transition control to a plurality of types of assist time states to which a gaming privilege is granted,
In the game during the assist time state, a counter updating means for subtracting the value of the counter by 1 every time a game is played,
The production state transition control means,
Performing control to end the assist time state when the value of the counter reaches 0,
The counter updating means
During the assist time condition, the particular symbol combination at the stop state of the plurality of reels on the basis of what was displayed on the winning determination line, different fixed value according to the value of the counter on the type of the assist time state Updated to
The assist time state is
A gaming machine characterized by being in an effect state in which it is informed that a lottery result capable of displaying the specific symbol combination is obtained in the internal lottery. In a stopped state of a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a winning combination is awarded based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on the winning determination line. A gaming machine provided to
A lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles are successful;
Reel control means for performing a control for rotating the plurality of reels, and a control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels according to the result of the internal lottery and a mode of a stop operation;
Production state transition control means for performing transition control to a plurality of types of assist time states to which a gaming privilege is granted,
In the game during the assist time state, a counter updating means for subtracting the value of the counter by 1 every time a game is played,
The production state transition control means,
Performing control to end the assist time state when the value of the counter reaches 0,
The counter updating means
When the predetermined lottery result is obtained by the internal lottery during the assist time state, the counter value varies depending on the type of the assist time state based on the stop operation performed in a predetermined manner. Update to a fixed value ,
The assist time state is
A gaming machine that is in an effect state in which it is notified that the predetermined lottery result has been obtained in an internal lottery.

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