JP6019355B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  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. In addition, 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 based on the result of the internal lottery, the game result is displayed using a combination of symbols arranged on a reel. In addition, when the displayed symbol combination is a symbol combination indicating a winning combination of a combination, a function for determining that a combination has won is provided.

  By the way, as a control method related to this type of gaming machine, whether or not a bonus, which is a trigger for the transition of the bonus state in the normal state, is determined, and in the bonus state which has been transferred in accordance with the bonus winning, the small role is compared to the normal state. A technique for playing a game that is different from the normal state by increasing the winning probability of (a medal payout by winning) or adding a small part that is not a lottery target in the normal state as a lottery target in the bonus state Is known (see Patent Document 1). The conventional technique is such that in the bonus state, the game in the bonus state can be advanced more advantageously than the game in the normal state by changing the lottery mode in the internal lottery from the normal state.

JP 2010-233796 A

  However, in the game in the bonus state on the gaming machine adopting the conventional method, the same small role is frequently won repeatedly, it becomes easy for the player to work, and the tension to the game is reduced. As a result, there is a problem that the game is likely to be monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing monotonous gaming.

  (1) The present invention provides a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a small combination and a bonus, A reel control means for controlling the reels that are rotating in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery in response to a stop operation, and a reel control means that controls the reels in a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped. A winning combination determining means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning pattern is displayed on the active line, and a small winning combination based on the winning of the small winning combination The game state is transferred between a plurality of game states including a normal state and a bonus state, and a payout control means for determining the number of payouts of the game medium according to the payout and the number of active lines won by the small role, Bo A game state transition control means for performing control to shift to a bonus state in which the types of small roles to be drawn are increased from the normal state based on the winning of the game, the internal lottery The means performs an internal lottery so that there is a first winning mode in which a plurality of small roles having the same payout are duplicated in the normal state, and in the bonus state, An internal lottery is performed so that there is a second winning mode in which a plurality of types of small roles including a specific small role that are not made are present, and the reel control means stops when the first winning mode is the first winning mode. The correct order and incorrect answer order are set for the order of operations. If the order is correct, the small role is awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and if it is incorrect order, the stop operation timing is specified. of If the timing of the stop operation is different from the specific timing, control is performed so that none of the small roles are won, and the stop operation is performed in the second winning mode. The correct answer order and the incorrect answer order are set for the order, and if the correct answer order, the specific small role is won in a plurality of active lines regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs control to win a prize on a smaller number of active lines than in the case where the specific small combination is in the correct hit order regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  In the present invention, a plurality of types of small roles with the same payout are won in the normal state, and in the bonus state, the number of types of small roles can be increased as compared to the normal state. Multiple types of small roles, including the added specific small role, are won in duplicate. Further, in the present invention, in the first winning mode in which a plurality of types of small roles having the same payout are duplicated, if the stop operation is performed in the correct beating order, the small roles can be always won, and the incorrect winning order is determined. When the stop operation is performed, the small combination can be won only when the timing of the stop operation is appropriate. If the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate, the small combination is missed. In the present invention, in the second winning mode in which a plurality of types of small roles including a specific small role are selected in duplicate, the stop operation is performed in either the correct answer order or the incorrect answer order. However, it is possible to win a small role in the correct answer order, but it is possible to win a specific small role in more active lines than in the incorrect answer order. In this way, according to the present invention, while providing the gameability of obtaining a better profit by predicting the correct hit order in both the normal state and the bonus state, the gameability of winning or dropping out a small role in the normal state is provided. On the other hand, in the bonus state, it is possible to provide a gameability different from the normal state in which the number of game media to be paid out is always different while winning a small role, and the monotonous game can be prevented. Further, according to the present invention, in the bonus state, the specified small role always wins even in the incorrect answering order, so that the advantage of the bonus state over the normal state can be ensured.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the specific small combination is a small combination in which a winning is determined according to a stop mode of the specific reel among the plurality of reels, and at least in the bonus state, a plurality of valid combinations with respect to the specific reel. A first display position that constitutes a line and a second display position that constitutes a smaller number of effective lines than the first display position are set, and the reel control means sets the priority order of the small bonus according to the payout When the stop position of the rotating reel is determined and in the first winning mode, the payouts of the plurality of types of small roles that are won in the first winning mode are the same. Based on the priority order of each small combination based on the first winning mode, the winning combination of the small combinations that can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation is configured. Valid pattern In the case where the stop position to be displayed on the in-line is given priority and the incorrect answer hit order corresponding to the first winning mode is given, the winning form of the small role that can be won when the stop operation timing is a specific timing is displayed. Priority is given to the stop position at which the symbols to be displayed on the active line are displayed, and when the correct winning order is corresponding to the second winning mode when the second winning mode is selected, the specific reel is used to specify the specified position. In the case where the specific small role is won in a plurality of active lines by displaying the symbols constituting the winning style of the small role in the first display position, and the incorrect winning order corresponds to the second winning mode. By displaying the symbols constituting the winning form of the specific small role on the specific reel at the second display position, the specific small role is placed on a smaller number of active lines than when the correct small number is placed in the correct order. It may be allowed to win Te.

  If it does in this way, in the normal state where the 1st winning mode is obtained, the game nature in which the winning or missing of the small role occurs according to the order of the stop operation can be provided, and the second winning mode can be obtained. In the bonus state, it is possible to provide the gameability of changing the number of game media paid out in accordance with the order of the stop operation according to the winning of the small role. In particular, in the second winning mode, the display position of the symbol on the specific reel is changed. It is possible to change the number of active lines that a specific small role wins.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the bonus state, the setting mode of the active line is different from the normal state, and the first display position and the second display position exist for the specific reel. An active line may be set in the.

  In this way, since the setting mode of the effective line is different between the normal state and the bonus state, it is possible to have abundant variations according to the gaming state with respect to the stopping mode of the reel, and to prevent monotonous gaming. .

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the bonus state, the payout of the small role that is the lottery target in the normal state is set to be equal to or less than the payout of the specific small role, and the internal lottery means And when the reel control means is in the second winning mode, it overlaps with the specific small combination. Based on the fact that the payout of the selected small role is less than or equal to the payout of the specific small role, the priority of each small role is equal or the priority of the specific small role is handled at the highest level. You may make it determine the stop position of the rotating reel so that a small combination wins preferentially.

  In this way, the small combination set as the lottery target in the normal state can be caused to function as a combination for changing the winning mode of the specific small role, and the second winning mode can have abundant variations. Will be able to.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect state is shifted between a plurality of types of effect states, and in the special effect state, the effect of notifying the correct hitting order when the result of the internal lottery is the first winning mode. Is further provided with an effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute, and when the bonus won in the internal lottery in the game in which the effect state is different from the special effect state, the inside in the bonus state When the result of the lottery is the second winning mode, the stored value of the predetermined counter is updated based on the order of the stop operation being the correct hit order, and the stored value has reached the threshold value. You may make it provide a privilege based on.

  In this way, not only in terms of the number of game media paid out in the bonus state, but also in order to obtain further benefits, the player can be given the purpose of performing a stop operation in anticipation of the correct answer order in the bonus state. .

  (6) In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the effect control means wins the bonus won in the internal lottery in the game in which the effect state is the special effect state, the result of the internal lottery in the bonus state is the second result. In the case of the winning mode, control for causing the effect device to execute the effect of informing the correct hitting order may be performed.

  In this way, the number of game media obtained by the player in the bonus game can be changed depending on whether or not the performance state is the special performance state.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the setting aspect of the effective line in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the method of stopping the reel of embodiment of this invention.

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

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

  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 according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, 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 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping 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 stepping motor rotationally 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 interrupted, As the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has 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.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three or two, and an effective line is set according to the prescribed insertion number. For example, when the specified number of insertions is 3, as shown in FIG. 2A, the effective line L1 is set by the middle stage of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Further, for example, when the specified number of insertions is two, as shown in FIG. 2B, in addition to the above-mentioned effective line L1, the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the second An effective line L2 is set by the lower stage of the three reels R3, and an effective line L3 is set by the upper stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the first stage The effective line L4 is set by the upper stage of the three reels R3.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW. If the symbol combination on the active line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol, the winning combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. The number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of the game is displayed.

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, an operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the bet button (insertion operation means) B0 and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. Start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing the game, and a stop button (stop operation means for performing an operation that triggers each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the stepping motor. ) B1-B3 and the like are provided.

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

  Thereafter, when the player presses 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) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. Change from off to off.

  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 pressing 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 slot 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. Yes.

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

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a game control means (control board) 100. 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.

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect. A control unit 180 and a storage unit 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting unit 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and activates the game start operation for the start lever SL (game start operation unit) based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions. I do. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there are a normal state, a first replay time state, a second replay time state, a third replay time state, a bonus establishment state, and a bonus state as the gaming state, depending on the gaming state. The specified number of inputs is set. Specifically, when the gaming state is a bonus state, the prescribed number of insertions is set to two, and when the gaming state is different from the bonus state, that is, the gaming state is the normal state, the first replay time state, the first In the case of any of the 2 replay time state, the third replay time state, or the bonus establishment state, the specified number of insertions is set to 3.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 is inserted with a prescribed number of insertions as a limit. Is set to the on 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 means 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

  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 numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). Means for performing an internal lottery, and performs a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores six types of lottery tables A to F as shown in FIG. In each lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as a replay, a small combination, and a bonus.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell A, the incorrect answer bell B, the incorrect answer bell C, the incorrect answer bell D, the incorrect answer bell E, the incorrect answer bell F, and the incorrect answer bell G are used as the small roles. , Incorrect answer bell H, watermelon, special bell are prepared, and in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E, the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 6 and JAC1 to JAC6 are plural kinds of small roles in one internal lottery. This means that multiple types of small roles are associated with the same random number value so that is won in duplicate.

  The batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 6 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 5A. The batting order bell 1 includes the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell A, the incorrect answer bell B, the incorrect answer bell C, and the incorrect answer bell. D shows that it wins in duplicate. In addition, the batting order bell 2 indicates that the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell E, the incorrect answer bell F, the incorrect answer bell G, and the incorrect answer bell H are won. The batting order bell 3 indicates that the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell A, the incorrect answer bell C, the incorrect answer bell F, and the incorrect answer bell H are won in duplicate. The batting order bell 4 indicates that the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell B, the incorrect answer bell D, the incorrect answer bell E, and the incorrect answer bell G are won. The batting order bell 5 indicates that the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell A, the incorrect answer bell C, the incorrect answer bell E, and the incorrect answer bell G are won in duplicate. The batting order bell 6 indicates that the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell B, the incorrect answer bell D, the incorrect answer bell F, and the incorrect answer bell H are selected in succession. As described above, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 6, the correct answer bell and the four types of incorrect answer bells are won, and the combination of the incorrect answer bells won in duplicate with the correct answer bell is selected. They are different from each other.

  Further, JAC1 to JAC6 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5B. JAC1 indicates that the special bell is won in duplicate in addition to the small role constituting the batting order bell 1 described above. JAC2 indicates that special bells are won in addition to the small part constituting the batting order bell 2 described above. JAC3 indicates that a special bell is won in addition to the small part constituting the batting order bell 3 described above. JAC4 indicates that special bells are won in addition to the small part constituting the batting order bell 4 described above. JAC5 indicates that special bells are won in addition to the small part constituting the batting order bell 5 described above. JAC 6 indicates that special bells are won in addition to the small part constituting the batting order bell 6 described above. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the correct answer bell, the four types of incorrect answer bells and the special bell are won in JAC1 to JAC6, and the correct answer bell and the special bell are selected in combination. Are different from each other.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, control replay A, and control replay B are prepared as replays, and the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 3 in the internal lottery table B are performed once. This means that a plurality of types of replays are associated with the same random value so that a plurality of types of replays are won in the internal lottery.

  The batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 3 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 5C. The batting order replay 1 indicates that the normal replay, the promotion replay, and the fall replay are won in succession. The batting order replay 2 indicates that the promotion replay, the fall replay, and the control replay A are won in duplicate. The batting order replay 3 indicates that the promotion replay, the fall replay, and the control replay B are won in duplicate. As described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 3, the promotion replay and the fall replay and other replays are won, and the type of replay that wins the promotion replay and the fall replay overlaps. Are different from each other.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus. In the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table D, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object. In the table E and the internal lottery table F, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, six types of gaming states can be set as described above. In the lottery table selection process, any one of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F is selected according to the gaming state. Select as the internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

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

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. Note that the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state on the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a big bonus (BB), and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over until the big bonus (BB) wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game where the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over, when a small role or replay is won, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) already won And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations including a small role won in the internal lottery and a replay lottery flag.

  The reel control means 130 starts rotation driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation to the start lever SL by the player. Press the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are normally rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). The control which makes the stop operation by this effective is performed, and the control which stops the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the aspect according to the setting state (result of an internal lottery) of a lottery flag I do.

  The reel controller 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is actuated when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The stop position of each rotating reel is determined in the range of 0 to 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range) required from when the stop button is pressed until the reels stop. Then, the reel control unit 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the stop buttons B1 to B3. When the position is within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (the pull-in range corresponding to 0 ms to 190 ms) with respect to the display position on the active line, the lottery flag corresponds to the winning combination set in the winning state Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button so that the symbol is displayed at the display position on the active line.

  Specifically, the reel control unit 130 obtains the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 and the process for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process). A process for determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process) is performed with reference.

  First, in the logic calculation process, a range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the frame. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and the lottery flags relating to two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state in the logic operation processing. In this case, according to the priority order associated with each combination, the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning combination form with the lower priority for the candidate of the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning pattern with the higher priority combination The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the candidates of.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the priority for the stop position candidates when a plurality of types of small roles are won in the internal lottery is determined according to a predetermined payout for the small roles, and the small amount of the payout is large. The priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames so that the priority becomes higher as the stop position can win the winning combination. However, when a small combination with the same payout is won in duplicate, the priorities of the stop position candidates that can win each small combination are treated as the same.

  In this embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 6 is won, the correct answer bell and the four types of incorrect answer bells are won, but the payouts of the respective small roles are the same. Therefore, each small role is treated with the same priority, and the symbols constituting the correct bell winning pattern are displayed on the active line, and the priority of the stop position candidates and the symbols constituting the incorrect bell winning pattern are displayed. Is the same priority as the priority of the candidate for the stop position for displaying on the effective line.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when any one of JAC1 to JAC6 is won, in addition to the correct answer bell and the four types of incorrect answer bells, the special bells are duplicated, but the special bells are subject to lottery only in the bonus state. In the bonus state, the payouts for correct and incorrect answer bells are changed, and the payouts for each small role are the same. The priority of the candidate for the stop position that displays the symbol to be displayed on the active line, the priority of the candidate for the stop position that displays the symbol that forms the winning form of the incorrect answer bell, and the winning form of the special bell The priority of the candidate stop position for displaying the constituent symbols on the active line is the same priority.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining candidate reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  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 stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index). ing. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, the stop control table storage means of the storage means 190 indicates which position is set as the stop position. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the BAR symbol “BAR”, and the replay are formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. The symbol A “RPA”, the replay symbol B “RPB”, the bell symbol “BL”, the watermelon symbol A “WMA”, the watermelon symbol B “WMB”, and the cherry symbol “CH” are arranged, and in particular, the bell symbol “BL” Are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. For this reason, the bell symbol “BL” can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the replay symbol A “PRA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” are bell symbols “BL” with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 and the second reel R2. The replay symbol A “PRA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3 with an interval of one frame from the bell symbol “BL”. ing. For this reason, regardless of the pressed detection position, either the replay symbol A “RPA” or the replay symbol B “PRB” can be displayed on the active line.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the cherry symbol “CH” is arranged adjacent to the bell symbol “BL” on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2. For this reason, the cherry symbol “CH” can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the watermelon symbol A “WMA” and the watermelon symbol B “WMB” are adjacent to the bell symbol “BL” with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3. It is arranged. Therefore, regardless of the pressing detection position, either the watermelon symbol A “WMA” or the watermelon symbol B “WMB” can be displayed on the effective line.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the BAR symbol “BAR” is arranged adjacent to the bell symbol “BL” on the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 6 is won in the internal lottery, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed because the payouts of the small roles included in each batting order bell are the same. The priority order is set according to the order, and as shown in FIG. 7A, the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order are set for each of the hit order bell 1 to the hit order bell 6. In this embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 6 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the correct answer bell is won as shown in FIG. 7B. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, one of the four types of incorrect answer bells wins as shown in FIG. 7C, and as shown in FIG. The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the RT fluctuation blank is displayed without winning the small role.

  In the present embodiment, when the correct answer bell wins on the active line L1, as shown in FIG. 7B, the ineffective consisting of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. When the bell symbols “BL” are displayed together on the line, and the incorrect answer bell wins on the valid line L1, as shown in FIG. 7C, the invalidation consisting of the upper stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, respectively. The bell symbols “BL” are displayed together on the line.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when any of JAC1 to JAC6 is won in the internal lottery, the payout of the small role included in each JAC is the same, so regardless of how the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The special bell winning is given priority, and the display position of the cherry symbol “CH” which is the symbol constituting the special bell winning form in the second reel R2 is determined by the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. ), The correct answer order and the incorrect answer order are set for each of JAC1 to JAC6. In this embodiment, when any of JAC1 to JAC6 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct hit order, the cherry is placed in the middle of the second reel R2 as shown in FIG. 8B. When the symbol “CH” is displayed and the special bells are repeatedly won on the three active lines L1, L2, and L4, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answer hit order, as shown in FIG. In addition, the number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the upper stage of the second reel R2 and the special bell is awarded independently on one effective line L3.

  In the present embodiment, when the special bells are won on the three active lines L1, L2, and L4, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the lower stage of each of the first reel R1 and the third reel R3. The number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the lower stage of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and a special bell is set on one effective line L3. When winning alone, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle of the first reel R1 and the third reel R3, and the bell symbol “BL” is aligned in the middle of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set so as to be displayed.

  Further, in the internal lottery table that is referred to when any one of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 3 is won in the internal lottery, the priority order is set according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, as shown in FIG. In addition, a correct answer hit order and an incorrect answer hit order are set for each of the hit order replay 1 to the hit order replay 3. In this embodiment, when any one of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 3 is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, as shown in FIG. Is given priority, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, as shown in FIG. 9C, the number of sliding symbols for the press detection position is set so that the winning of the fall replay is given priority. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, when the promotion replay wins in the active line L1, as shown in FIG. 9B, the ineffective consisting of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3. When a combination of symbols indicating a normal replay winning pattern is displayed on the line and the fall replay is won on the effective line L1, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are arranged in the lower stage. A symbol combination indicating a normal replay winning pattern is displayed on the invalid line.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, with reference to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, a big bonus (BB), normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, control replay A, control A winning determination table is prepared so that it can be determined whether or not the replay B, the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell A to the incorrect answer bell H, the watermelon, and the special bell are awarded or whether the RT variation blank is displayed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As the winning process, for example, when a small role (correct answer bell, incorrect answer bell A to incorrect answer bell H, watermelon, special bell) wins, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process, and replay is performed. When (normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, control replay A, control replay B) wins, replay processing is performed by the replay processing means 160, and a big bonus (BB) wins or an RT fluctuation blank is displayed. If the game state is changed, the game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process for shifting the game state.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small role wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a payout according to a predetermined number of predetermined inputs for each role, and medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts Is controlled to be delivered to the hopper unit 320 (dispensing device). If different small roles are won on multiple active lines, or if one type of small role is won on multiple active lines, the number of medals to be paid out is determined based on the payout of the winning small role for each active line. The total is determined as the number of medals paid out in the game. However, in this embodiment, there is an upper limit (for example, 15) for the number of medals paid out in one game, and when the total number of payouts exceeds the upper limit, the number corresponding to the upper limit is set in the game. Determined as the number of medals to be paid out.

  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.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are 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 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, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state among the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the third replay time state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. A game state transition control process is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the first replay time state and the bonus establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the normal state, the state shifts to the first replay time state, and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. To do. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.2, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal state, the prescribed insertion number is set to three, and when three medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number are inserted, only the effective line L1 is validated.

  The first replay time state is a gaming state that transitions when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed. From the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the third replay time state, and the bonus establishment Transition to the state is possible. Specifically, when the promoted replay wins in the first replay time state, the state shifts to the second replay time state, and when the fall replay wins in the first replay time state, the state shifts to the third replay time state. When the big bonus (BB) is won in the first replay time state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the first replay time state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 2.5 and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table B is performed. In the present embodiment, in the first replay time state, the prescribed insertion number is set to three, and when three medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number are inserted, only the effective line L1 is validated.

  The second replay time state is a gaming state that shifts when the promoted replay wins, and the second replay time state can be shifted to the first replay time state and the bonus establishment state. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the second replay time state, the state shifts to the first replay time state, and the big bonus (BB) is won in the second replay time state. Shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the second replay time state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 1.3 and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C is performed. In the present embodiment, in the second replay time state, the prescribed insertion number is set to three, and when three medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number are inserted, only the effective line L1 is validated.

  The third replay time state is a gaming state that shifts when a fall replay wins, and the third replay time state can be shifted to the first replay time state and the bonus establishment state. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the third replay time state, the state shifts to the first replay time state, and the big bonus (BB) is won in the third replay time state. Shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the third replay time state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table D is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, in the third replay time state, the prescribed insertion number is set to three, and when three medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number are inserted, only the effective line L1 is validated.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, an internal lottery table A to an internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3 has the replay winning probability set to about 1 / 7.1 and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table E is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the bonus is established, the prescribed insertion number is set to three, and when three medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number are inserted, only the effective line L1 is validated.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when a symbol combination indicating a big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line in the bonus establishment state. In the bonus state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the internal lottery targets, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 3.0, and An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table F in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E. That is, in the bonus state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the other game states in that the small role is won more frequently than the other game states. In the present embodiment, the special bell is added to the lottery object in the bonus state, and the types of the small roles to be the lottery object are the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the third replay time state, and More than the bonus establishment status. In other words, the bonus state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the other gaming states in that there are more types of small roles to be drawn than the other gaming states. Further, in the present embodiment, in the bonus state, the prescribed insertion number is set to two, and when two medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number are inserted, the effective lines L1 to L4 are activated.

  In the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game, and medals exceeding a predetermined scheduled end payout number (for example, 260) are paid out. The gaming state transition control means 170 ends the bonus state and returns the gaming state to the normal state.

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Control related to the sound production to be performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in a gaming state, or a display on a liquid crystal display LCD By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  Particularly in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 changes the effect state among a plurality of types of effect states, and the effect state is set by setting the AT flag in the effect flag storage unit 196 under a predetermined condition. Is set to the assist time state (AT state: special effect state), the AT state end condition is determined based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198, and the AT flag is cleared when the AT state end condition is satisfied. By doing so, control to end the AT state is performed.

  More specifically, when the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery is won in a game in which the production state is different from the AT state, the production control unit 180 shifts the bonus transferred with the big bonus (BB). In the game in the state, the stored value of the AT generation counter 197 is incremented and updated under a predetermined condition, and the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196 based on the fact that the stored value of the AT generation counter 197 reaches the threshold value. To do. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the JAC1 to JAC6 are won in the internal lottery in the bonus state in which the transition is made in accordance with the winning of the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery in a game whose performance state is different from the AT state. A big bonus (BB) that is won by an internal lottery in a game in which the performance state is different from the AT state by adding “1” to the stored value of the AT generation counter 197 on the condition that B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct hit order. When a normal replay or a watermelon is won in the internal lottery in the bonus state that has been transferred with the winning of, “2” is added to the stored value of the AT generation counter 197 regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Then, the stored value of the AT generation counter 197 is a threshold value “100” until the bonus state transitioned with the winning of the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery in a game whose performance state is different from the AT state is completed. ”Is reached, it is determined that the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, and the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage means 196. In the present embodiment, when the AT flag is set, a value (for example, 50) corresponding to the number of games (for example, 50) that is a condition for ending the AT state in the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. Is set. In this embodiment, the normal replay is a lottery target in the bonus state, but the normal replay serves as an opportunity to add a value to the stored value of the AT generation counter 198 as described above. Since normal replay does not affect medal acquisition, the bonus state does not approach the end even if a prize is won. That is, in this embodiment, the normal replay that is the lottery target in the bonus state functions as a role that can add a value to the stored value of the AT generation counter 198 while extending the end of the bonus state.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 has the stored value of the AT generation counter 197 reach the threshold value in the bonus state in which the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery is won in a game whose effect state is different from the AT state. In such a case, an extra lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery in the game until the bonus state is ended, and the given value is stored in the AT end determination counter 198 based on the winning of the extra lottery. to add. In the extra lottery, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random number value is added and compared with the extra lottery table stored in the lottery table storage unit 199, according to the comparison result. The obtained value is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. More specifically, the stored value of the AT generation counter 197 has reached the threshold value in the bonus state in which the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery is won in a game whose performance state is different from the AT state. In a later game, when one of JAC1 to JAC6 is won in the internal lottery and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct hit order, the extra lottery is performed. In a game after the stored value of the AT generation counter 197 reaches a threshold value in a bonus state in which the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery is won in a game whose performance state is different from the AT state, When the normal replay or watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the lottery is performed regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. In addition, the winning probability of the extra lottery may vary depending on the lottery opportunity. For example, when a watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery may be preferentially given over the other lottery occasions. . In addition, when the extra lottery is won, the value added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 may be a fixed value or a value determined by the extra lottery from a plurality of types of values. Further, the value added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 may be different depending on the lottery opportunity of the extra lottery. For example, when a watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it is larger than other lottery opportunities. A value may be easily added.

  In addition, each time the game in the AT state is performed, the effect control means 180 performs a decrement update by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. In this embodiment, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 is started from the next game (the first game in the second replay time state) in which the promoted replay is won in the first replay time state. . However, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 is started from the next game (the first game in the first replay time state) in which the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the normal state. May be. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT condition end condition is satisfied, and the AT flag set in the effect flag storage unit 196 is cleared. Then, control for terminating the AT state is performed. In the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won, it is determined that the update interruption condition of the AT end determination counter 198 is satisfied. In this case, the AT is maintained while maintaining the effect state in the AT state. The decrement update regarding the stored value of the end determination counter 198 is interrupted, and the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 198 is resumed when the gaming state shifts to the second replay time state after the bonus state ends. Let the game play. When the big bonus (BB) is won, even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 has not reached the threshold value, the AT flag set in the effect flag storage means 196 is cleared and the AT state is set. And the stored value of the AT end determination counter 199 may be reset to an initial value (for example, 0) when the big bonus (BB) is won.

  Further, when the production state is the AT state and the gaming state is not the normal state, the production control means 180 informs the stop button pressing order and assists the winning of the correct bell when the batting order bell is won. The display device 330 and the audio device 340 are controlled to execute the first winning assist effect. Various effects can be adopted as the first winning assistance effect. For example, an effect image for notifying the correct batting order according to the winning batting order bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or according to the winning batting order bell. It is possible to turn on a lamp for notifying the correct hit order, or to output a sound for notifying the correct hit order according to the selected hit order bell from the speaker.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT state, the production control means 180 notifies the display device 330 and the sound of the second winning assistance effect that informs the pressing order of the stop button and assists in the promotion replay when the batting order replay is won. Control to be executed by the device 340 is performed. Various effects can be adopted as the second winning assistance effect. For example, an effect image for notifying the correct batting order according to the winning batting order replay is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or according to the winning batting order replay. It is possible to turn on a lamp for notifying the correct hit order, or to output a sound for notifying the correct hit order according to the selected hit order replay from the speaker.

  Further, when the production state is the AT state and the game state is the bonus state, the production control means 180 informs the stop button pressing order when JAC1 to JAC6 are elected, and the special bell is repeatedly won. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a third winning assistance effect that assists (winning in the three effective lines L1, L2, and L4). Various effects can be adopted as the third winning assistance effect. For example, an effect image for informing the correct answer order according to the selected JAC is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or the correct answer order according to the selected JAC. Can be turned on, or a voice can be output from the speaker to notify the correct hit order according to the winning JAC. Note that in the bonus state in which the transition is made in accordance with the winning of the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery in the game in which the performance state is different from the AT state, the third prize assistance effect will not be performed even if JAC1 to JAC6 are won. It has become. That is, when the big bonus (BB) is won and the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery in the game in which the performance state is the AT state, the third prize assisting effect is performed in the bonus state. It is easier to win medals than when the big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery in a game whose state is different from the AT state wins.

  Note that the functional block configuration 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. be able to. 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. In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. These device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is a normal state, a first replay time state, a second replay time state, a third replay time state, and a bonus establishment state, the correct answer bell and four types Six types of batting order bells are set as winning modes for overlapping the incorrect answer bells, and when each batting order bell is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order corresponding to the winning batting order bells, If the correct answer bell is always won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answer order according to the winning order order bell, either of the four types of incorrect answer bells will win or none of the roles will be won. A technique for displaying an RT fluctuation blank on the screen is adopted. Hereinafter, a method for determining the stop position of each reel will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18, taking as an example the case where the hitting bell 1 is won.

  First, in a game in which the batting order bell 1 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B1 is pressed while the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating, the pressing detection position of the first reel R1 is As shown in FIG. 14A, the 16th watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed in the upper row, the 15th bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle row, and the 14th replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed. Assuming that the position is displayed in the lower row, there are five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 14B to 14F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the hitting bell is selected, the priority for the five types of stop position candidates with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the priority becomes higher at the stop position where a small payout with a higher payout can be won. The required logic operation is performed. Here, among the candidates for the stop positions shown in FIG. 14F among FIGS. 14B to 14F, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the winning form of the correct answer bell and the incorrect answer bells A to D is used. In the other stop position candidates, the symbols constituting any winning combination of any small combination included in the batting order bell 1 are not displayed. For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 14, the priority for the stop position candidate shown in FIG. Then, since the candidate of the stop position with the highest priority is narrowed down to one based on the result of the logic operation, the candidate of the stop position shown in FIG. 14 (F) is determined as the stop position of the first reel R1. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 14 (F), the possibility of winning all of the correct answer bells and the four types of incorrect answer bells included in the batting order bell 1 remains.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the first reel R1 is stopped and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are rotating and the stop button B2 is pressed, the second reel R2 15A, the 16th BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed in the upper row, the 15th cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the middle row, and the 14th bell symbol “BAR” is displayed. Assuming that “BL” is the position displayed in the lower row, there are five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 15B to 15F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG. Exists.

  As for the second reel R2, as in the case of the first reel R1, five types of stop position candidates with respect to the press detection position are set such that the higher the priority is, the higher the stop position that can win a winning combination with a higher payout. A logic operation is performed to determine the priority for. Here, since the replay symbol A “PRA” is displayed in the middle row in the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 15E, the incorrect answer bell A and the incorrect answer bell B can be won, and FIG. In the stop position candidates shown, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle, so that the correct answer bell can be won, and in the other stop position candidates, both the correct answer bell and the incorrect answer bells A to D are awarded. I can't. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the third replay time state, and the bonus establishment state, the prescribed number of insertions is set to three. As shown in FIG. 11, since the payouts of the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell A, and the incorrect answer bell B when three cards are inserted are the same, the two types shown in FIGS. 15E and 15F are used. The priority for the stop position candidate is the highest. Then, a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are present based on the result of the logic operation, and therefore the stop position of the second reel R2 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table referred to when the winning order 1 is won, the number of sliding frames is set so that the correct answer win is given priority in the correct answer order and the incorrect answer win is given priority in the incorrect answer order. In the example shown in FIG. 15, since the stop button B2 is pressed second after the stop button B1, it is determined that the correct answer hit order is reached and the symbols constituting the correct bell winning form are displayed. The position is determined, and the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 15F are determined as the stop position of the second reel R2. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 15 (F), only the possibility of winning the correct answer bell among the correct answer bell and four types of incorrect answer bells included in the batting order bell 1 remains.

  In the game in which the batting order bell 1 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B2 is pressed while the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating, the pressing detection position of the second reel R2 is As shown in FIG. 16A, the 16th BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed in the upper row, the 15th cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the middle row, and the 14th bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the lower row. If it is the displayed position, there are five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 16B to 16F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG.

  And when the second reel R2 stops for the first time, as in the case where the first reel R1 stops for the first time, it is pressed so that the higher the priority is, the higher the stop position where the small payout with a high payout can be won. A logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates for the detection position. Here, since the replay symbol A “PRA” is displayed in the middle stage in the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 16E, the incorrect answer bell A and the incorrect answer bell B can be won, and FIG. In the stop position candidates shown, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle, so that the correct answer bell can be won, and in the other stop position candidates, both the correct answer bell and the incorrect answer bells A to D are awarded. I can't. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the first replay time state, the second replay time state, the third replay time state, and the bonus establishment state, the prescribed number of insertions is set to three. As shown in FIG. 11, the payouts of the correct answer bell, the incorrect answer bell A, and the incorrect answer bell B when three cards are inserted are the same, so two types shown in FIGS. 16E and 16F are used. The priority for the stop position candidate is the highest. Then, a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are present based on the result of the logic operation, and therefore the stop position of the second reel R2 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table referred to when the winning order 1 is won, the number of sliding frames is set so that the correct answer win is given priority in the correct answer order and the incorrect answer win is given priority in the incorrect answer order. In the example shown in FIG. 16, since the stop button B2 is first pressed, it is determined that the order is incorrect and the stop position is determined so as to display the symbols constituting the incorrect answer bell winning form. The candidate stop position shown in FIG. 16E is determined as the stop position of the second reel R2. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 16 (E), the possibility of winning the incorrect answer bell A and the incorrect answer bell B among the correct answer bell and the four types of incorrect answer bells included in the batting order bell 1 remains.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the second reel R2 is stopped and the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 are rotating and the stop button B3 is pressed, the third reel R3 17A, the 16th BAR symbol “BAR” is displayed in the upper row, the 15th bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle, and the 14th watermelon symbol B is displayed. Assuming that “WMB” is the position displayed in the lower row, the five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 17B to 17F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG. Exists.

  Also for the third reel R3, a logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates with respect to the pressed detection position so that the priority becomes higher as the stop position can win a small payout with a higher payout. Is called. Here, in the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 17 (F), the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed in the middle stage, so that the incorrect answer bell A can be won. In the other stop position candidates, the correct answer bell and Neither of the incorrect answer bells A to D can be awarded. For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 17, the priority for the stop position candidate shown in FIG. Then, since the candidate of the stop position with the highest priority is narrowed down to one based on the result of the logic operation, the candidate of the stop position shown in FIG. 17 (F) is determined as the stop position of the third reel R3. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 17F, only the possibility of winning the incorrect answer bell A among the correct answer bells and the four types of incorrect answer bells included in the batting order bell 1 remains.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed in the correct hit order, when the stop button B3 is pressed to stop the rotating third reel R3, Regardless of the pressed detection position, any one of the replay symbol A “RPA”, the replay symbol B “RPB”, or the BAR symbol “BAR” is drawn to the middle stage, and the correct answer bell is won as shown in FIG. Thus, the stop position of the third reel R3 is determined. In this embodiment, when the correct bell is won in the active line L1, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the ineffective line constituted by the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3. They are displayed together.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the stop buttons B2 and B3 are pressed in the incorrect hit order, when the stop button B1 is pressed to stop the rotating first reel R1. At the press detection position where the replay symbol A “PRA” constituting the winning form of the incorrect answer bell A can be drawn within 4 frames in the middle stage of the first reel R1, the incorrect answer bell A as shown in FIG. Is detected so that the stop position of the first reel R1 is determined such that the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the winning form of the incorrect answer bell A cannot be drawn within 4 frames in the middle stage of the first reel R1. At the position, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle stage of the first reel R1, so that the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line so that the first reel R1 is stopped. Position is determined. In this embodiment, when an incorrect answer bell wins in the active line L1, regardless of which incorrect answer bell wins, the invalid line constituted by the upper stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The bell symbols “BL” are displayed together.

  In this way, when the hitting bell is selected, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed according to the correct hit order, the correct bell can always win and obtain four medals, but the stop buttons B1 to B1 according to the incorrect hit order. When B3 is pressed, the wrong answer bell is predicted unless the stop button is pressed at an appropriate timing in anticipation of the types of wrong answer bells that can be won in any one reel (reel to be stopped first in the correct answer hit order). Cannot be won, and there are two types of symbols associated with the incorrect answer bell, so that the winning order can be achieved only with a probability of 1/2 in the incorrect answer hit order. It has become.

  For each batting order bell, the combinations of the four types of incorrect answering bells are different from each other. However, even if any batting order bell is won, reels that should be stopped first according to the correct batting order are subject to pull-in. The combination of incorrect answer bells is set so that there are one type of symbol and two types of symbols for the other reels. In addition, the replay symbol A “PRA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” of the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 can always be drawn on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. In addition, one of the watermelon symbol A “WMA” and the watermelon symbol B “WMB” of the third reel R3 can always be drawn on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. For this reason, regardless of which batting order bell is won, if the stop button is pressed in the incorrect answering order, the incorrect answering bell will always be used for a reel that is different from the reel that should have been stopped first in the correct answering order. The symbols constituting the winning form can be drawn on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, but there is only one type of symbols to be drawn in the reels that should have been stopped first in the correct hit order. In addition, it is necessary to press the stop button at an appropriate timing when stopping the reel.

  In addition, the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” which are the configuration symbols of the first reel R1 in the winning form of the correct answer bell included in common in each batting order bell are related to the pressing detection position as described above. One of them can always be drawn on the active line, and the bell symbol “BL”, which is the configuration symbol of the second reel R2, is also arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, so it is always necessary regardless of the pressing detection position. The replay symbol A “RPA”, the replay symbol B “RPB”, and the BAR symbol “BAR”, which are constituent symbols of the third reel R3, can be drawn on the effective line, regardless of the pressed detection position. Can always be drawn on the active line.

  Therefore, at the time of winning the batting order bell, the symbols constituting the winning form of the correct answer bell included in the batting order bell are placed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position on the two reels of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. There is always a stop position candidate that can be drawn in, and a stop position candidate that can draw a symbol constituting any of the four types of incorrect answer bells included in the batting order bell on the active line. In the present embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority so that the priority of the stop position candidate that can win a small payout with a high payout is the highest. Since the priority rankings of the included small roles are treated equally, no matter which batting order bell is won, the reel that stops first regardless of whether it is the correct batting order or the incorrect batting order or 2 For one of the reels that stops second, there are a plurality of candidates for stop positions with the highest priority, and the stop position is determined by the stop control table. That is, in the present embodiment, the case where the batting order bell 1 is won is described as an example, but even when other batting order bells are won, the stop position is determined by the same method as the example shown in FIGS. can do.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a bonus state, there are six types of winning modes in which a correct bell, four types of incorrect bells, and a special bell newly added as a lottery target in the bonus state are won. By setting the JAC and changing the number of specified inputs different from other game states, the mode of setting the payout and active line for small roles is changed. When winning each JAC, stop in the correct answer order according to the winning JAC. When the buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, the special bell is repeatedly won on three active lines, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order according to the selected JAC, the special bell is set to one effective A method of winning a prize on the line is adopted. Hereinafter, a method for determining the stop position of each reel will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  First, in the game in which JAC1 is won by internal lottery, when the stop button B1 is pressed while the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating, the pressing detection position of the first reel R1 is shown in FIG. As shown in 19 (A), the second bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the upper row, the first replay symbol A “PRA” is displayed in the middle row, and the 0th watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed in the lower row. If it is the displayed position, there are five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 19B to 19F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, even when JAC is won, priority is given to the five types of stop position candidates with respect to the pressed detection position so that the higher the priority is, the stop position where a small payout with a high payout can be won. A logic operation for obtaining is performed. Here, since the special bell winning form may be any symbol in the first reel R1, the special bell can be won in any of the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 19 (B) to FIG. 19 (F). In the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 19B, the replay symbol A “PRA” is displayed in the middle, so that the correct bell, incorrect answer bell A, and incorrect answer bell B are awarded in addition to the special bell. In the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 19C, the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed at the bottom, so that the correct bell, incorrect answer bell A, and incorrect answer bell B are awarded in addition to the special bell. In the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 19 (F), the replay symbol A “PRA” is displayed in the upper stage, so that the correct bell, the incorrect answer bell A, and the incorrect answer bell B are awarded in addition to the special bell. Is possible. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the bonus state, the prescribed number of throws is set to two, and as shown in FIG. 11, the special bell, correct answer bell, incorrect answer bell A, and Since the payouts of the incorrect answer bell B are the same, the priority for the five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 19B to 19F is the highest. Then, a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority exist based on the result of the logic operation, and therefore, the stop position of the first reel R1 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table that is referred to when JAC1 is selected, the special bell winning is given priority in both the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order. For the first reel R1, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed at the bottom in the correct answer order. In the incorrect answer order, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle stage. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the stop button B1 is pressed first, so the correct answer order The stop position is determined so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the lower stage, and the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 19D are determined as the stop position of the first reel R1. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 19D, only the special bell winning possibility remains among the special bell, the correct answer bell, and the four types of incorrect answer bells included in JAC1.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), when the first reel R1 is stopped and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are rotating and the stop button B2 is pressed, the second reel R2 As shown in FIG. 20A, the second cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the upper row, the first bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle row, and the 0th replay symbol A is displayed. Assuming that “RPA” is the position displayed in the lower row, the five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 20B to 20F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG. Exists.

  As for the second reel R2, as in the case of the first reel R1, five types of stop position candidates with respect to the press detection position are set such that the higher the priority is, the higher the stop position that can win a winning combination with a higher payout. A logic operation is performed to determine the priority for. Here, in the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 20B, the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the upper stage, so that a special bell can be won. In the stop position candidate shown in FIG. Since the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed, a special bell can be won, and any other small role cannot be won by any other stop position candidates. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the priority for the two types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 20B and 20C is the highest. Then, a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are present based on the result of the logic operation, and therefore the stop position of the second reel R2 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table that is referred to when JAC1 is won, the special bell winning is given priority in both the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order, and for the second reel R2, the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the middle in the correct answer order. The number of sliding symbols is set so that the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed at the top in the incorrect answering order. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the stop button B2 is pressed second after the stop button B1. Therefore, it is determined that the order is correct and the stop position is determined so that the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the middle row. The stop position candidate shown in FIG. 20C is the stop position of the second reel R2. As determined. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 20C, the special bell winning is determined among the special bell, correct answer bell, and four types of incorrect answer bells included in JAC1.

  Also, in the game where JAC1 is won in the internal lottery, when the stop button B2 is pressed while the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating, the pressing detection position of the second reel R2 is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the second cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the upper row, the first bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle row, and the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed in the lower row. Assuming that the position has been set, there are five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 21B to 21F with respect to the pressed detection position shown in FIG.

  And when the second reel R2 stops for the first time, as in the case where the first reel R1 stops for the first time, it is pressed so that the higher the priority is, the higher the stop position where the small payout with a high payout can be won. A logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates for the detection position. Here, in the candidate for the stop position shown in FIG. 21 (B), since the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the upper row, the special bell can be won and the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle row. A bell can be won, and in the candidate stop position shown in FIG. 21C, the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the middle, so that a special bell can be won, and the stop position shown in FIG. In the candidate, the replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed in the upper stage, so that the incorrect answer bell C and the incorrect answer bell D can be won. In the candidate of the stop position shown in FIG. Is displayed so that the correct answer bell can be won and the replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed in the middle, so that the incorrect answer bell C and the incorrect answer bell D can be won, and other stop position candidates Yes Small role of also can not be winning. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a bonus state, the prescribed number of throws is set to two, and as shown in FIG. 11, a special bell, a correct answer bell, an incorrect answer bell C, and Since all of the payments for the incorrect answer bell D are the same, in the example shown in FIG. 21, there are four types shown in FIG. 21 (B), FIG. 21 (C), FIG. 21 (E), and FIG. The priority for the stop position candidate is the highest. Then, a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are present based on the result of the logic operation, and therefore the stop position of the second reel R2 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table referred to when JAC1 is won, as described above, for the second reel R2, the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed in the middle in the correct answer order, and the cherry symbol “CH” is indicated in the upper part in the incorrect answer order. In the example shown in FIG. 21, since the stop button B2 is pressed first, it is determined that the order is incorrect and the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed at the top. The stop position is determined so as to be displayed, and the stop position candidates shown in FIG. 21B are determined as the stop position of the second reel R2. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 21B, among the special bell, the correct answer bell, and the four types of incorrect answer bells included in JAC1, the possibility of winning a special bell and the correct answer bell remains. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the second reel R2 is stopped and the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 are rotating and the stop button B1 is pressed, the first reel R1 22A, the second bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the upper row, the first replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed in the middle row, and the 0th watermelon symbol is displayed. Assuming that A “WMA” is the position displayed in the lower row, the five types of stop positions shown in FIGS. 22B to 22F are compared with the pressing detection position shown in FIG. There are candidates.

  In this case as well, a logic operation is performed to obtain priorities for the five types of stop position candidates with respect to the pressed detection position so that the higher the priority is for the stop position where a small prize with a higher payout can be won. Here, since the special bell winning form may be any symbol in the first reel R1, the special bell can be won in any of the stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 22 (B) to 22 (F). In the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 22 (B), the replay symbol A “PRA” is displayed in the middle, so that the correct bell can be won in addition to the special bell, as shown in FIG. 22 (C). In the stop position candidate, the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed in the lower stage, so that the correct bell can be won in addition to the special bell. In the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 22 (F), the replay pattern A “ Since "PRA" is displayed, the correct bell can be won in addition to the special bell. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a bonus state, the prescribed number of insertions is set to two, and as shown in FIG. 11, the payout of the special bell and the correct answer bell when the two are inserted is the same. Therefore, the priority for the five types of stop position candidates shown in FIGS. 22B to 22F is the highest. Then, a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority exist based on the result of the logic operation, and therefore, the stop position of the first reel R1 is determined with reference to the stop control table.

  Here, in the stop control table that is referred to when JAC1 is selected, the special bell winning is given priority in both the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order. For the first reel R1, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed at the bottom in the correct answer order. The number of sliding symbols is set so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle in the incorrect answering order. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the stop button B1 is pressed second after the stop button B2. Therefore, the stop position is determined so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed in the middle row, and the stop position candidate shown in FIG. 22C is the stop of the first reel R1. Determined as position. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 22C, the special bell and the correct answer bell among the special bells, the correct answer bell, and the four types of incorrect answer bells included in JAC1 remain.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, when the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed in the correct hit order, when the stop button B3 is pressed to stop the rotating third reel R3, Regardless of the pressed detection position, the bell symbol “BL” is drawn to the lower stage, the stop position of the third reel R3 is determined as shown in FIG. 23B, and the special bell has three effective lines L1, L2, Double winning at L4. In the present embodiment, when the special bell is repeatedly won in the active lines L1, L2, and L4, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the invalid line constituted by the lower stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. They are displayed together.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23C, when the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed in the incorrect hit order, when the stop button B3 is pressed to stop the rotating third reel R3. Regardless of the pressed detection position, the bell symbol “BL” is drawn into the middle stage, the stop position of the third reel R3 is determined as shown in FIG. 23D, and a special bell is used alone on one effective line L3. Win a prize. In the present embodiment, when the special bell wins alone on the effective line L3, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed together on the effective line L1 constituted by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. It has come to be.

  In this way, when JAC is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed according to the correct hitting order, a special bell with a payout of 5 can always win over three active lines and win 15 medals. However, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed according to the incorrect answering order, a special bell with a payout of 5 is always awarded alone on one active line, and only 5 medals can be obtained.

  The special bell is a winning combination that can be won regardless of which symbol is displayed for the first reel R1 and the third reel R3, and for the second reel R2, the cherry symbol “CH” constituting the winning pattern is displayed. Regardless of the pressed detection position, it can be pulled into an arbitrary display position. In addition, since both the correct answer bell and the incorrect answer bell won in duplicate with the special bell have the same payout as the special bell, these small roles can be handled with the same priority. That is, in the present embodiment, the case where JAC1 is won is described as an example, but even when JAC2 to JAC6 are won, the stop position can be determined by the same method.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the normal state or the like (normal state, first replay time state, second replay time state, third replay time state, bonus establishment state) As a combination, a special bell is added as a lottery by using the bonus that can increase the types of small roles in the bonus state compared to the normal state, etc. JAC is prepared as a combination of the above, and the algorithm relating to the determination of the stop position is changed according to the game state by using the combination of the small order of the batting order bell and JAC according to the game state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special bell newly added to the lottery object in the bonus state is a small role in which winning is determined by the stop mode of the second reel R2, and in the bonus state, the normal state is the active line setting mode. Are different, and the middle stage constituting three active lines and the upper stage constituting one active line are set as the display positions on the active line with respect to the second reel R2, and when the batting order bell is won in the normal state or the like, Each of the priority bells and the four types of incorrect bells included in the batting order bell are treated as having the same priority based on the fact that they are the same. Priority is given to the stop position for displaying on the active line, and the stop position for displaying the symbols making up the winning form of the incorrect answer bell on the active line if the order is incorrect If JAC wins in the bonus state, the special bell is displayed on the three active lines in duplicate by displaying the cherry symbol “CH” in the middle of the second reel R2 in the correct hit order. If the order is incorrect, the cherry bell “CH” is displayed on the upper reel of the second reel R2 so that the special bell is awarded alone on one active line.

  For this reason, according to the present embodiment, while providing the common gameplay of predicting the correct hitting order and obtaining better profits in both the normal state and the bonus state, the normal hitting order and the correct hitting order are inferior. In contrast to providing a game where the winning rate of a small role is different from that of the correct answer order, the winning role of the small role is generated or lost, whereas in the bonus state, the small role always wins but the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order Thus, it is possible to provide a game that is different from the normal state where the number of medals paid out is different, and to prevent the game from being monotonous. In the present embodiment, when JAC is won in the bonus state, the special bell is won simply by changing the display position of the cherry symbol “CH” on the second reel R2 in accordance with the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. You can change the number of active lines. Further, in the present embodiment, in the bonus state, medals exceeding the specified number of coins are paid out even in the incorrect answer order, so that the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answer order. Even so, the player does not reduce the number of medals on hand, and the superiority of the bonus state over the normal state or the like can be ensured.

  In this embodiment, since the setting mode of the effective line is different by changing the prescribed number of insertions in the normal state and the bonus state, the reel stop mode can have abundant variations according to the game state. .

  In this embodiment, the JAC including the special bell, the correct answer bell, and the incorrect answer bell is selected in the bonus status by changing the payout of the correct answer bell and the incorrect answer bell to the same number as the payout of the special bell in the bonus condition. In such a case, based on the fact that each payout is the same as the payout of the special bell, the reels that are rotating are stopped so that the special bell wins preferentially by treating the priority of each small role as equal. The position is determined. That is, according to the present embodiment, the correct bell and the incorrect answer bell set as the lottery target in the normal state can function as a role for changing the winning mode of the special bell. Even without adding a small role, it will be possible to have a rich variation in the winning mode of the special bell.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) won in an internal lottery in a game whose performance state is different from the AT state wins, if any of JAC1 to JAC6 wins in the bonus state, stop in the correct hit order. The stored value of the AT generation counter 198 is updated based on the press of the buttons B1 to B3, and the transition to the AT state is determined based on the stored value of the AT generation counter 198 reaching the threshold value. It has become. For this reason, when JAC1 to JAC6 are won in the bonus state, not only in terms of medal acquisition, but also for the purpose of performing a stop operation in anticipation of the correct hitting order in the bonus state in order to shift the production state to the AT state. Can be given to players.

  In the present embodiment, when the stored value of the AT generation counter 198 reaches the threshold value in the bonus state, the value stored in the AT end determination counter 198 can be added to the game until the bonus state ends. You can get a lottery on top. For this reason, when the stored value of the AT generation counter 198 reaches the threshold value earlier in the bonus state, it is possible to obtain more opportunities for adding and receiving a lottery. However, since the bonus state is terminated by the total number of medals paid out, if the special bell is won in the incorrect answering order, the bonus state will end as much as that, so the player will acquire as many medals as possible. In order to avoid this, it is possible to give a strong motivation to play a game while predicting the correct hitting order in the bonus state.

  In this embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) won in the internal lottery in a game whose performance state is the AT state wins, when any of JAC1 to JAC6 wins in the bonus state, the correct answer order is notified. The third prize-winning auxiliary effect is performed. Therefore, the number of medals obtained by the player in the bonus game can be changed depending on whether or not the effect state is the AT state. That is, if the big bonus (BB) is won when the production state is the AT state, it is easier to win a medal in the bonus state than when the big bonus (BB) is won when the production state is not the AT state. can do.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the payout for the correct answer bell or the incorrect answer bell is set to be the same as the payout for the special bell in the bonus state has been described. It may be lower than the dividend. In this way, when a JAC is won in the bonus state, the special bell with a high payout among the special bell, correct answer bell, and incorrect answer bell included in the JAC is treated with the highest priority. Therefore, the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the specified number of insertions is different between the normal state and the bonus state, and the setting mode of the effective line is different depending on the specified number of insertions. The setting mode may not be changed. That is, the effective line setting mode may be the same in the normal state and the bonus state.

  In the above embodiment, if a special bell wins when JAC is won in the bonus state, the bell symbol “BL” is stopped so that it is displayed in a straight line regardless of the correct answer order or the incorrect answer order. The position has been determined, but if the order is correct, the bell symbols “BL” are displayed in a straight line. If the order is incorrect, the bell symbols “BL” are displayed in a straight line. You may make it not. In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to know that 15 medals have been paid out when the bell symbols “BL” are displayed in a straight line in the bonus state. Note that the stop position is determined so that the bell symbols “BL” are not displayed in a straight line in both the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order even if a special bell wins when JAC is won in the bonus state. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the case where JAC1 to JAC6, which are combinations of small roles in the bonus state, are set by the combination of the correct bell and the same correct bell and incorrect bell as the batting order bell to be selected in the normal state or the like has been described. However, the combination of the correct answer bell and the incorrect answer bell included in JAC1 to JAC6 may be different from that of the batting order bell in the normal state or the like. At this time, in any of JAC1 to JAC6, there may be a combination in which the special bell overlaps with only the correct answer bell, a combination in which the special bell overlaps with only the incorrect answer bell, or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the normal replay is set as a lottery target in the bonus state. However, all replays may be excluded from the lottery target in the bonus state. In this way, the bonus state can be quickly digested.

  In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which a display position forming only one effective line and a display position forming three effective lines are provided for the second reel R2 in the bonus state. If the number of effective lines for winning a small combination varies depending on the position, for example, a display position that forms two effective lines and a display position that forms three effective lines are provided for the second reel R2, and the correct answer order Then, if the small role is awarded on more active lines than the incorrect answering order, the setting mode of the effective lines is not limited to the case of the above embodiment and can be arbitrarily determined.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L4 effective 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 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means,
191 internal lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 effect data storage means, 196 effect flag storage means,
197 AT generation counter, 198 AT end determination counter,
199 addition 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 (6)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role and a bonus are successful,
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the effective line;
A payout control means for determining a payout amount of the game medium in accordance with the payout of the winning combination and the number of active lines won by the winning combination based on the winning of the winning combination;
The gaming state is shifted between a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state and a bonus state, and based on the bonus winning, a transition is made to a bonus state in which the types of small roles to be drawn are increased from the normal state. A gaming machine comprising gaming state transition control means for performing control,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state, an internal lottery is performed so that there is a first winning mode in which multiple types of small roles with the same payout are duplicated,
In the bonus state, an internal lottery is made so that there is a second winning mode in which a plurality of types of small roles are won in addition to the first winning mode in addition to the first winning mode for a specific small role that is not to be selected in the normal state. And
The reel control means is
In the case of the first winning mode, the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order are set for the order of the stop operation, and in the correct answer order, the small role is awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and the incorrect answer order. If the timing of the stop operation is a specific timing, a small role is awarded, and if the timing of the stop operation is different from the specific timing, control is performed so that no small role is awarded,
In the case of the second winning mode, a correct answer order and an incorrect answer order are set for the order of the stop operation, and in the case of the correct answer order, the specific small role is assigned to a plurality of effective lines regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The game machine is characterized in that control is performed so that the specified small combination is awarded in a smaller number of active lines than in the correct answer order regardless of the timing of the stop operation in the case of an incorrect answer order. In claim 1,
The specific small role is a small role in which a winning is determined by a stop mode of the specific reel among the plurality of reels,
At least in the bonus state, a first display position that constitutes a plurality of effective lines for the specific reel and a second display position that constitutes a smaller number of active lines than the first display position are set,
The reel control means is
Depending on the dividend, set the priority of the small role and decide the stop position of the spinning reel,
In the case of the first winning mode, the priorities of the respective small roles are equal based on the fact that the dividends of the multiple types of small roles that are won in the first winning mode are the same. In the case of the correct answer order corresponding to the first winning mode, priority is given to the stop position at which the symbols constituting the winning form of the small role that can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation are displayed on the active line. In the case of an incorrect answering order corresponding to the first winning mode, symbols constituting a winning combination for a small role that can be won when the timing of the stop operation is a specific timing are displayed on the active line. Giving priority to the stop position
In the case of the second winning mode, if the correct hitting order corresponds to the second winning mode, the symbols constituting the winning form of the specific small role in the specific reel are displayed in the first display position. In the case where the specific small role is won in a plurality of active lines by displaying and is in an incorrect answering order corresponding to the second winning mode, the pattern constituting the winning form of the specific small role in the specific reel A game machine characterized in that the specific small role is awarded in a smaller number of active lines than in the case of the correct hitting order by displaying at the second display position. In claim 2,
In the bonus state, the setting mode of the effective line is different from that in the normal state, and the effective line is set so that the first display position and the second display position exist with respect to the specific reel. A gaming machine. In any one of Claims 1-3,
In the bonus state, the payout of the small role to be selected in the normal state is set to be equal to or less than the payout of the specific small role,
The internal lottery means
In the bonus state, the small combination which is the lottery target in the normal state and the specific small combination are selected and won,
The reel control means is
In the case of the second winning mode, the priority order of each small role is made equal based on the fact that the payout of the small role that is won in duplicate with the specific small role is equal to or less than the dividend of the specific small role. Alternatively, the gaming machine is characterized in that the stop position of the rotating reel is determined so that the specific small role is preferentially won by handling the priority of the specific small role at the top. In any one of Claims 1-4,
An effect that controls the effect device to execute an effect that informs the correct hitting order when the result of the internal lottery is the first winning mode in the special effect state. Further comprising control means,
The production control means
When the bonus won in the internal lottery in the game whose performance state is different from the special performance state wins, the order of the stop operation is the correct hit order when the result of the internal lottery in the bonus state is the second winning mode A gaming machine that updates a stored value of a predetermined counter based on the fact that the stored value has reached a threshold value, and gives a privilege. In claim 5,
The production control means
When the bonus won in the internal lottery in the game in which the production state is the special production state wins, the production device produces an effect of notifying the correct hit order when the result of the internal lottery in the bonus state is the second winning mode A game machine characterized by performing control to be executed.

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