JP6537145B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines (thumbing type gaming machines, slot machines) provided with a plurality of reels whose symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface are known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and plays a game for acquiring such gaming media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs internal lottery with a player's rotation start operation as a trigger to start rotation of a plurality of reels, and as a player's stop operation trigger, in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery Control to stop multiple reels is performed. Then, the result of the game is judged by the symbol combination displayed on the winning judgment line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and the payout of the medal or the like is performed according to the result of the game.

  In recent years, the winning probability of the winning combination is varied by executing a winning support effect for assisting the winning combination of the winning combination under a predetermined condition, and it becomes easy to obtain game media such as medals in an AT state where the winning support effect can be executed. A gaming machine capable of playing assist time gaming has been well received (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP, 2011-125565, A JP, 2011-156165, A

  However, with regard to gaming machines capable of playing assist time games, it is socially required that the ability to obtain medals etc. be improved year by year, while suppressing large numbers of medals at the same time to suppress the shooting ability. It is done. For this reason, there is a concern that the game characteristics of the gaming machine capable of performing the assist time game may be reduced, and a new technology for attracting the interest of the player is expected.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a technology for attracting a player's interest by providing a new game characteristic while suppressing the shooting power.

  (1) In the present invention, 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 internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a plurality of types of roles including a specified small combination, Reel control means for performing control to stop the reels being rotated in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery with the reels rotated for each game and triggered by the stop operation, and the plurality of reels being stopped, for each winning combination A plurality of types of winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a predetermined winning configuration is displayed on the activated line, and a normal effect state and a special effect state. Perform specific lottery to shift production state between production states and decide whether to shift production state to special production state in the normal production state, and based on having won the specific lottery, select special production state Transfer to It is possible to set an AT control means to make the normal section and the advantageous section, start the advantageous section based on having won the specific lottery in the normal section, update the clear counter in the advantageous section, Based on the fact that the value has reached a predetermined value, the advantageous section is ended to initialize the effect state to the normal effect state, and to execute the initialization processing to initialize the winning probability of the specific lottery to the initial probability A game machine comprising: an animation means; and an effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute a prize assistance effect for assisting the winning of the specific small combination when in the special effect state, the initialization When the means is the effect state at the end of the advantageous section is the special effect state, the end condition predetermined for the special effect state is not satisfied. The special effect state is forcibly ended by the initialization process, the effect state is set to the special effect state in the advantageous section, the special effect state is ended, and the effect state is in the normal effect state. Even in the normal section, the AT control means makes the winning probability of the specific lottery constant at an initial probability, and in the advantageous section, the AT probability of the specific lottery is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine which is varied under conditions.

  In the present invention, the normal section and the advantageous section can be set, the advantageous section is started based on having won the specific lottery in the normal section, and the effect state is the special effect state at the end of the advantageous section. In this case, even if the original end condition is not satisfied, the special effect state is forcibly ended by the initialization process. And in this invention, although it sets to a special production state in an advantageous section, even if it comes to stay in a normal production state after completion of a special production state, the case where it is an advantageous section can exist now. That is, in the present invention, there are cases where the user is staying in the normal section and in the advantageous section in the normal rendering state. In the present invention, the winning probability of the specific lottery is made constant at the initial probability in the normal section, and the winning probability of the specific lottery is made variable under predetermined conditions in the advantageous section, and the winning probability of the specific lottery is initialized to the initial probability by the initialization process. It is supposed to be Therefore, according to the present invention, while performing the initialization processing based on the end of the advantageous section, the section in which the winning probability of the specific lottery is fixed and the section in which the winning probability of the specific lottery fluctuates while deterring the projectile. Can provide a new playability of providing a player's interest.

  (2) Further, in the present invention, the initialization means may notify that it is staying in the advantageous section in a situation where the specific lottery may be executed in the advantageous section.

  In this way, it is possible to secure the fairness of the game by preventing the player from being replaced in the advantageous section in which the winning probability of the specific lottery changes.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance composition of the gaming machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the election mode of the small winning combination in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the replay in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining symbol arrangement of a reel in a game machine of an 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 the 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 the symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram of the gaming state and the RT state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the production state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the game area in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine concerning the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the effect state in the game machine concerning the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the game area in the game machine concerning the modification of the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. Note that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Further, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

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

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or a coin-operated gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine for playing a game using medals as gaming media.

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

  The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are each divided into 21 regions (each region will be referred to as a "piece") at a constant interval on the outer peripheral surface, and each piece has a plurality of types of symbols One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), are respectively rotationally driven about the axis of the stepping motor, and the number and pulse number of driving pulses of the stepping motor By controlling the width and the like, it is possible to stop in frame units (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 substrate and the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control substrate, The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop as the rotation of the stepping motor stops.

  The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the upper front door UD is a display window DW which enables 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, among the plural types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface The three symbols (upper, middle, lower) are visible from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, upper, middle and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, and an effective line is set by a combination of display positions of the respective reels. Ru. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, that is, the so-called defined insertion number is set to three, and when the medal corresponding to the prescribed insertion number is inserted, the first reel R1 to R1. The effective line L1 configured by the middle of each of the third reels R3 is activated.

  The game result is judged by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line in the display window DW, and when the symbol combination on the activated line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, the combination is won As a thing, payout of a medal etc. is performed from a hopper unit.

  In the upper front door UD, a game information display section DS and a section indicator SEC are provided. The game information display section DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and the total number of medals awarded, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, the number of medals paid out in a bonus state Various game information such as the sum of and the like are displayed. In addition, the section indicator SEC indicates whether or not the user is staying in the advantageous section by turning off and lighting the built-in LED.

  The upper front door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing a game effect. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various images (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 providing a game effect are provided for the upper front door UD and the lower front door DD. From the speaker, various sounds are output to assist the game or to boost the game.

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started by the player inserting the medal into the medal insertion slot MI or pressing the bet button B0. Is set to ready state. Then, when the player presses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate on the control substrate by driving the stepping motor, and an internal lottery using random numbers is performed, and the first reel R1 is performed. The pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (activated) on condition that the rotational speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed.

  Thereafter, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, photosensor, conduction sensor, pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3. A sensor or the like turns on and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the off state to the on state.

  In addition, when the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the pressed state at any timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 perform the off operation, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is in the on state Change from off to off.

  Then, the control board is at the 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 in which the signal state changes according to the press timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

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

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

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment is controlled by the gaming control means (control board) 100. The game control means 100 receives various input signals from the 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 to execute the game. The operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, and 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), hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  And the game control means 100, the input acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the prize determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the gaming state transition control means 170, RT The control unit 173, the AT control unit 175, the initialization unit 177, the effect control unit 180, and the storage unit 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number (3 sheets), the game start operation to the start lever SL (game start operation means) Perform processing to activate. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL activated based on the insertion of the medal corresponding to the prescribed 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 an internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion accepting means 105 inserts the medal with the specified number of insertions as the limit along with the operation of the medal insertion switch 210. Set to the closed state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed in a state where medals are credited to the gaming machine, the insertion reception means 105 operates the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 operates. To the limit, set the credited medals to be inserted.

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

  The internal lottery means 120 determines the success or failure of the role based on the start signal from the start switch 230 operated by the player by the game start operation (first press operation to the activated start lever SL) to the start lever SL. It is a means for performing internal lottery, and performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190 is used to perform the internal lottery. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, six types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 6) as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are stored in the main lottery table storage means 191. And in each internal lottery table, various roles such as replay, small winning combination, and bonus correspond to a plurality of random number values (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) It is attached.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the small part 1 to small part 11 are prepared as small parts, and as the winning mode of the small parts, batting bell 1 to batting bell 9, common bell, watermelon, cherry, and JAC Is set.

  The winning modes of each small winning combination will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 5. The batting bell 1 to the batting bell 9 may have two to four types of one small winning combination (one small winning combination), It shows that eight kinds of small winning combination (small combination of eight payouts: an example of a specific small winning combination) is won in duplicate, and the common bell is one kind of 13 small winning combination (13 payouts) It shows that a small part of a) and one kind of 14 small part (a payout is a small part of 14 pieces) is won in duplicate.

  In addition, watermelon indicates that one type of three small part winnings (small part with three payouts) will be elected alone, and Cherry has one kind of two small part winnings (with two small part payouts) Indicates that the player will win alone, and JAC has five types of one small part, one type of two small parts, one type of three small parts, and one type of eight small parts, It is shown that one kind of 13-piece small combination, one kind of 14-piece small combination and one kind of 15-piece small combination (15 pieces of small combination of payouts) are won in duplicate.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, Replay 1 to Replay 6 are prepared as Replays, and Normal Replay 1 to Normal Replay 3 and Striking Replay 1 to Striking Replay 12 are set as the winning modes of Replay. There is.

  The replay modes will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 6. Normal replay 1 to regular replay 3 indicate that two types of replay including replay 1 will be won in duplicate, and batting order replay 1 The batting order Replay 6 shows that two to five types of replays including Replay 1 and Replay 2 are won in duplicate, and the Batting order Replay 7-Batting order Replay 12 are two kinds including Replay 1 and Replay 3 It shows that ~ 5 types of replays are won in duplicate.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the winning probability of the small winning combination is the same in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and the internal lottery table 1 = internal lottery table 2 = internal lottery table 5 <internal lottery table 3 < The winning probability of replay is higher in the order of the internal lottery table 4. In the internal lottery table 6, the small winning combination is won with a higher probability than the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and the replay is not a lottery target.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 4, a big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery target. In the table 5 and the internal lottery table 6, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the normal state, the BB established state, and the BB state can be set as the gaming state, and the RT state (replay lottery state) includes the non-RT state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and The RT3 state is settable, and in the lottery table selection process, one of the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery according to the gaming state and the RT state.

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

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

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the lottery flag capable of carrying over the winning state to the next and subsequent games until the winning and the winning state for the next and subsequent games are not carried over regardless of the winning A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) to be reset to the winning state is prepared. As the role to which the former carry-over possible flag is associated, there is a bonus, and the minor role and the replay are correlated to the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, for example, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, a process of carrying over the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is performed 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 winning combination and the replay have been made even in the game carried over with the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB). That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game in which the winning state of the bonus lottery flag is carried over, if the small winning combination or the replay is won, the bonus winning lottery flag and the small winning combination won in the internal lottery A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winnings, including a lottery flag of replay or, is set in a winning state.

  The reel control means 130 starts the rotational driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the start signal from the start switch 230 operated by the player by the game start operation to the start lever SL. 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 constantly rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: about 80 rotations per minute) are pressed. Control to activate the stop operation due to the control, and to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in a mode according to the setting state of the lottery flag (the result of the internal lottery) I do.

  Then, the reel control means 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is actuated by the player pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 while the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is activated. By stopping the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 based on the signal, control is performed to stop the respective reels of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel control unit 130 determines and determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed. Control is performed to stop the reel at the stop position. In the gaming machine of the present 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 the present embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 changes, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped within 190 ms from the time the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed. It is supposed to be. When stopping the reels being rotated within 190 ms from the time the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is the number of frames required for the reels to stop from the time the stop button is stopped It is determined in the range of 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation is performed among the stop buttons B1 to B3, the symbol corresponding to the combination won in the internal lottery is the stop button The symbol corresponding to the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is the effective line when the display position on the effective line is positioned within the range of 0 to 4 with respect to the display position on the effective line when the pressing operation for Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed so as to be displayed at the upper display position.

  And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, with respect to the outer peripheral surface of 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 which comprise the reel unit 310, red 7 design "red 7", white 7 design "white 7" , 7 black symbols "black 7", BAR symbol "BAR", replay symbol "RP", dummy symbol "DUM", bell symbol "BL", watermelon symbol A "WMA", watermelon symbol B "WMB", and cherry symbol When "CH" is arranged and the symbols present within 4 frames from the press detection position are drawn onto the effective line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are pressed It can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the detection position.

  Further, the reel control means 130 performs processing (logic operation) for determining the stop position of the rotating reel according to the priority and referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190. And a process of determining the stop position of the reels (table reference process).

  First, in the logic operation, within the range of 0 frames to 4 frames from the pressing detection position which is the position of the reel at the time of actuation of the stop switch 240 (at the time when pressing of the stop button is detected) The priority is determined for the candidate for the stop position of five frames (or two frames) existing in (or in the range of 0 frame to 1 frame). Then, the candidate of the stop position having the highest priority among the priorities of the candidates of the stop positions is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic operation process, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the press detection position, etc., and the highest priority stop position candidate becomes a plurality. In this case, the actual stop position is determined by table reference processing described later.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in particular, the priority is determined in the order of "replay> bonus" and "small part> bonus", and in the logic operation, the lottery flag for two or more types of hands is set to the internal winning state If it is determined, the symbols forming the winning form of the winning combination with low priority for the candidate of the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning form of the winning combination of high priority according to the priority associated with each winning combination The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the candidate for the stop position to be included.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the priorities for the candidates for the stop position when a plurality of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery are in accordance with the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns that can be displayed on the activated line. There are cases where the priority is determined and where the priority is determined according to the number of medals paid out based on the predetermined payout for the small winning combination, and the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line In the case where the priority for the candidate for the stop position is determined according to, the candidate for each stop position has a higher priority as the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning forms that can be displayed on the activated line increases. When the priority for the stop position is determined according to the number of medals paid out, the payout of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the activated line is obtained. Medals enough priority payout increases stop position (stop position payout can be winning more small winning combination) based seeks priority for the candidate of each stop position to be higher. However, when the priority for the candidate for the stop position is determined according to the number of medals paid out, the stop position can be made to win each small combination if the small combination with the same payout is won in duplicate. The priority of each candidate is treated as the same, and when the priority of the candidate for the stop position is determined according to the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns that can be displayed on the active line, The priorities of the candidates for the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the displayable winning pattern is equal are treated as the same.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, the logic operation according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, the correct batting order is set for each of the batting bell 1 to the batting bell 9, and the pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as the incorrect answering order. Then, when any type of batting bell is won, if the type of the stop button pressed first corresponds to the correct batting order, it is determined that the correct batting order and the medal payout number is the largest. The priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate for the stop position is the highest. Also, when any batting bell is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the symbol combinations constituting the most winning forms are displayed at the stage of stopping each reel. The priority is determined such that the priority of the possible stop positions is the highest.

  And in this embodiment, when one of the bats of the bell is won, if the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the correct batting order, the candidate for the stop position which can win 8 small winnings (small playing 6) The logic operation is performed so that the priority of the game is the highest, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the stop which can win one small part (small part 1 to small part 5) A logic operation is performed such that the position candidate has the highest priority.

  If the gaming state is BB establishment state, the winning combination of the small winning combination is prioritized over the bonus, so if the batting bell is won and the stop operation is performed along the correct hitting sequence, the 8 small winning combinations are won Even if the stop operation is performed along the incorrect batting order, the priority is set so that the big bonus (BB) winning is avoided when displaying the symbols constituting the winning combination of one small winning combination on the effective line. Desired. However, at the time of winning watermelon or cherries, it is not possible to display on the effective line the symbols that make up the winning combination of three small characters corresponding to watermelon and two small characters corresponding to cherry. Since there is a pressing detection position where symbols forming the winning configuration of BB) can be displayed on the effective line, when the watermelon or cherries are won in the BB established state, the small winning combination is not big and the big The bonus (BB) may be won.

  The stop position may be determined so that the type of small winning combination to be prioritized changes according to the pressing order when the batting bell is won in the BB established state, for example, when the batting bell is won in the BB established state The priority is determined to be the stop position where the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is maximized regardless of the pressing order, and one small winning combination of eight small winning combinations The stop position may be determined with priority given to winning. As described above, if one small winning combination is given priority over eight small winning combinations in the BB established state, it is possible to suppress the medal acquisition expected value in the BB established state to a lower value. The player can be motivated to win the bonus (BB) as soon as possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the common bell or JAC is won, the logic operation is performed so as to obtain the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and when the common bell is won, it stops in any pressing order. Even if the operation is performed, the logic operation is performed so that the priority of the candidate for the stop position which can win 14 small winning combinations (small winning combination 10) is the highest, and when JAC is elected, any pressing Even if stop operation is performed in order, logic operation is performed so that the priority of the candidate of the stop position which can win 15 small winning combinations (small winning combination 11) is the highest.

  Further, in the logic operation, so-called pull-in processing and kicking-off processing are performed as processing for obtaining a candidate for the stop position of the reel. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining the priority of the candidate for the stop position of the reel so that the combination in which the 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 the priority of the candidate for the stop position of the reel so that the combination with the lottery flag set to the non-winning state can not be won. As described above, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set to the non-winning state is in the winning configuration A logic operation is performed to find a candidate for the stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 is provided with the reel index 315 formed of a photo sensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on the reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 each time the reel rotates once. So that the current rotational state of the reel can be monitored by determining the rotational angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotating shaft of the stepping motor) from the reference position of the reel (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. That is, the reel control means 130 can obtain the position of the reel at the time of actuation of the stop switch 240 by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when plural candidates for the stop position having the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation, the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 determines which position is to be set as the stop position. The decision is made with reference to the stop control table stored in.

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

  Then, in the stop control table to be referred to when any of batting bell 1 to batting bell 9 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. Is set, and the pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect answering order.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when any of the batting bell 1 to batting bell 9 is won, if the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the correct batting order, the eight small wins are won As described above, when the stop position for the depression detection position is set and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, any one of the small-prize wins and none of the small-prize wins. The stop position with respect to the depression detection position is set such that there is a case where a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line.

  Even when the batting order bell is won in the BB establishment state, since the small winning combination is prioritized over the bonus, eight small winning combinations are won in the correct hitting order and one small winning combination in the incorrect answering order. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set such that there is a case where a symbol combination indicating an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line without any winning combination. In the present embodiment, when the first stop operation is performed at the time of winning of the batting bell in the BB established state, the symbols constituting one of the winning combinations of small winnings must be displayed on the effective line. The big bonus (BB) is won even if none of the 8 small and 1 small roles included in the batting bell are awarded because the big bonus (BB) is not won in the There is nothing to do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the common bell or the JAC is won, when the common bell is won, the 14 small winning combinations are won regardless of the pressing operation performed in any pressing order. As described above, the stop position for the press detection position is set, and at the time of winning JAC, the stop position for the press detection position is set such that 15 small winning combinations are won regardless of the stop operation performed in any press order. It is done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table which is referred to when any of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12 is won, as shown in FIG. 9, the correct batting order is set for each batting order replay. The pressing order different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect answering order.

  And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, if any of the batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 is won, if the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 2 will be won The stop position for the press detection position is set, and the stop position for the press detection position is set such that Replay 1 wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answer order.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when any of the batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 is won, if the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 3 will be won The stop position for the press detection position is set, and the stop position for the press detection position is set such that Replay 1 wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answer order.

  In the present embodiment, in the stop control table to be referred to when any of the normal replay 1 to the normal replay 3 is won, the press detection position so that the replay 1 wins regardless of the pressing order in any case. The stop position for is set.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process of determining whether or not the winning combination has been won based on the stop modes of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the prize determination table stored in the prize determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, it is displayed on the activated line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination being played is a form of winning of a predetermined combination. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, by the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in the state where each reel is stopped, Big Bonus (BB), Replay 1 to Replay 6, and small part 1 to small part 11 A prize determination table is prepared so that it can be determined whether there is a prize or the display of the RT fluctuation blank.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 when the winning combination is won. As the winning process, for example, when the small winning combination is achieved, the payout control means 150 performs payout control process of the medal, and when the replay is winning, the replay process means 160 performs the replay process, and the bonus is given. When winning, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs gaming state transition control processing to shift the gaming state. Further, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the effective line in a state in which all the reels are stopped, the RT control means 173 performs control to change the RT state according to the displayed symbol combination. .

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing regarding payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when the small winning combination is won, the payout number of medals in the game is determined based on the payout predetermined for each winning combination, and the hopper unit 320 (the medal corresponding to the determined payout number) Control to make the payout device pay out.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the medals of the number of payouts instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a paid-out medal detection switch 325 which operates every time one medal is paid out, and the payout control means 150 actually receives the signal from the paid-out medal detection switch 325 from the hopper unit 320 in practice. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

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

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs replay processing (replay processing) in which the same preparation state as the previous game is set without requiring insertion of a medal owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the replay is won, the automatic insertion of the same number of medals as the previous game is automatically inserted without using the medals (including the credit medals) of the player's hand. Processing is performed, and in the state where the same effective line as the previous game is set, the game start operation for the next start lever SL is waited.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs gaming state transition control processing for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the BB established state, and the BB state. As the transition condition of the gaming state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the satisfaction of one of the plurality of predetermined conditions or the satisfaction of all of the plurality of predetermined conditions. It is possible to shift to another game state.

  The normal state is a gaming state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the BB established state. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the BB established state. In the normal state, of internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, any of internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 4 in which the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery object is selected. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the RT state.

  The BB establishment state is a gaming state in which the transition is triggered by having won the big bonus (BB) in the internal lottery. In the BB established state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the success or failure of the small winning combination is determined with the same probability as the normal state, and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 5 in which the probability of winning the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  In addition, in the BB establishment state, whether or not the small winning combination and replay are determined while the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, the big bonus (BB) prize is won When the symbol combination indicating the form is displayed on the effective line, the gaming state transition control means 170 causes the gaming state to transition from the BB established state to the BB state based on the winning of the big bonus (BB).

  The BB state is a gaming state in which a transition is made when a symbol combination indicating a winning form of the big bonus (BB) is displayed on the activated line. In the BB state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set higher than the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and the replay is excluded from the lottery targets. An internal lottery with reference to the selected internal lottery table 6 is performed. That is, in the BB state, the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in that the small winning combination is more frequently won than in the normal state.

  In the BB state, it is determined whether or not the ending condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game in the BB state, and medals exceeding the predetermined number of scheduled ending payouts (for example, 300) When is paid out, the gaming state transition control means 170 ends the BB state and returns the gaming state to the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (B), the RT control means 173 is in the non-RT state (non-replay time state), the RT1 state (first replay time state), the RT2 state (second replay time state), and the RT3 state (second replay time state). RT transition control processing is performed to shift the RT state between the third replay time states). In the present embodiment, the lottery mode of replays differs depending on the RT state, and specifically, the winning probability of replays, the type of replay to be the lottery target, and at least one combination of replays winning in duplicate are different. There is. As the transition condition of the RT state, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are determined, the RT state is determined based on the satisfaction of one of the plurality of predetermined conditions or the satisfaction of all of the plurality of predetermined conditions. It can be transitioned to another RT state.

  The non-RT state is an RT state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of RT states, and a transition from the non-RT state to the RT1 state is possible. Specifically, in the non-RT state, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the non-RT state, of the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, normal replay 1 to normal replay 3 are set as the winning mode of replay, and the winning probability of replay is about 1/7. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 1 set to .3. In the present embodiment, the game state is set to the non-RT state when the gaming state returns to the normal state with the end of the BB state, and one game in the RT state other than the non-RT state when the gaming state is the normal state. When the small winning combination is won, the RT state shifts to the non-RT state.

  The RT1 state is an RT state in which the symbol combination indicating RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line as a transition, and from the RT1 state, transition to the RT2 state and the non-RT state is possible. . Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 2 is displayed on the activated line in the RT1 state (when Replay 2 wins), the state shifts to the RT2 state, and one RTD state of one small winning combination When the symbol combination indicating the winning form is displayed on the activated line (when one small winning combination is won), the state shifts to the non-RT state. In the RT1 state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 are set as the winning mode of replay, and the winning probability of replay is about 1/7. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 2 set to 3 is performed.

  The RT2 state is an RT state in which the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 2 is displayed on the activated line as a trigger, and the RT2 state transitions to the RT3 state, the non-RT state, and the RT1 state. Is possible. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 3 is displayed on the active line in the RT2 state (when Replay 3 wins), the state shifts to the RT3 state, and one RTD state of one small winning combination When the symbol combination indicating the winning form is displayed on the activated line (when one small winning combination is won), it shifts to the non-RT state, and the symbol combination showing the RT fluctuation blank in the RT2 state is displayed on the activated line If it is, it shifts to RT1 state. In the RT2 state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 is set as a winning mode of replay, and the winning probability of replay is about 1/2. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 3 set to 5 is performed.

  The RT3 state is an RT state in which the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 3 is displayed on the activated line as a trigger, and from the RT3 state, the transition to the non-RT state and the RT1 state becomes possible. ing. Specifically, in the RT3 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of one small winning combination is displayed on the active line (when the one small winning combination wins), it shifts to the non-RT state, and in the RT3 state When the symbol combination showing the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT3 state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, normal replay 1 to normal replay 3 are set as the winning mode of replay, and the winning probability of replay is about 1/2. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table 4 set to 0 is performed. In the internal lottery table 4 referred to when staying in the RT3 state in the normal state, the correspondence relationship between the combination and the random value is set so that the result of the internal lottery does not become a loss.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the AT control means 175 has a plurality of types of effect states including a non-AT state (an example of a normal effect state), an AT ready state, an AT state (an example of a special effect state), and an AT end standby state. The effect state is changed among them, the effect state is set to the AT state (assist time state) under predetermined conditions, and it is determined whether the end condition of the AT state is successful or not based on the value of the AT end determination counter 195. And performs control to end the AT state upon satisfaction of the end condition of the AT state. In the present embodiment, in a game staying in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the effect control means 180 assists the winning of the eight small winning combination (small winning combination 6) by notifying the correct batting order when the winning bell is won. The player is able to play a game in which medals can be more easily obtained than a game staying in the non-AT state.

  Then, when the gaming state is the normal state and the effect state is the non-AT state or the AT end standby state, the AT control means 175 selects one of the common bell, the watermelon, the cherry, and the big bonus (BB) in the internal lottery. The AT lottery (an example of a specific lottery) is performed based on the winning. In the AT lottery, the random number value acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage means 191, and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery has been won according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, each of the random numbers for the internal lottery corresponding to the respective winning modes (common bell, watermelon, cherries, big bonus (BB)) in the internal lottery that will trigger the AT lottery is won. Alternatively, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won when any one of the loses is associated and the random number value obtained for the internal lottery is associated with the winning in the AT lottery table. Further, in the present embodiment, as the AT lottery state, it is possible to set a low probability state where the winning probability is about 1/256 (an example of the initial probability) and a high probability state where the winning probability is about 1/64. In the AT lottery, an AT lottery table corresponding to the lottery state is referred to. That is, when the lottery state is the high probability state, the AT lottery table set so that the winning probability is higher than when the lottery state is the low probability state is referred to. The winning probability of the AT lottery may be different depending on the winning mode in the internal lottery. In this case, there may be a winning mode in which the AT lottery winning probability is the same in the low probability state and the high probability state, or the AT lottery winning probability is higher in the low probability state than in the high probability state. If the total number of random numbers assigned for winning the AT lottery is in the relation of “high probability state> low probability state”, the winning probability of the AT lottery for each winning mode can be arbitrarily determined.

  When the AT lottery is won, the AT control means 175 shifts the effect state from the non-AT state to the AT preparation state, and in the AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 brings the RT state to the RT3 state. An auxiliary presentation is performed.

  For example, when staying in the RT1 state, which is an RT state that is likely to stay in the non-AT state at the time of winning the AT lottery, the replay 2 is won when the batting replay 1 to batting replay 6 are won. In order to be able to, to perform the winning auxiliaries to inform the correct batting order to guide the RT state to the RT2 state, in the RT2 state to be able to win the Replay 3 when winning in the batting Replay 7 to batting Replay 12 Then, a winning assistance effect to notify the correct batting order is executed to guide the RT state to the RT3 state.

  In this embodiment, in the AT preparation state, the presentation control means 180 performs a prize assisting effect to notify the correct batting order when the batting bell is won, but in the AT preparation state, it stays in the non RT state. It is necessary to perform the stop operation in the wrong answering order in order to display the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank on the effective line in order to make the RT1 state shift to the RT1 state. For this reason, if the AT lottery is won in the non-RT state, the prize assisting effect is not executed when the batting bell is won while in the non-RT state even in the AT ready state. It is supposed to be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the AT lottery based on the big bonus (BB) is won, the winning information of the AT lottery is held until the BB state ends, and the effect state is AT at the end of the BB state. It is set to the ready state.

  Then, the AT control means 175 shifts the effect state from the AT preparation state to the AT state based on the transition of the RT state to the RT3 state when it is set to the AT preparation state. The transition from the AT preparation state to the AT state may be performed based on the RT state transitioning to the RT2 state when it is set to the AT preparation state, or it may be set to the AT preparation state. If one of the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 is won in the RT2 state, the game state may be shifted to the AT state at the end of the game.

  In addition, when the RT state falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state due to the player's operation mistake in the AT state, the prize assisting effect is performed so that the RT state is restored to the RT3 state as long as the AT state is maintained. It will be. However, if the RT state falls to the non-RT state in the AT state, in order to guide the RT state to the RT1 state, the batting bell is won until the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line. There is no prize assistance effect.

  Further, the AT control means 175 sets the value "50" corresponding to 50 times, which is the number of games serving as the termination condition of the AT state, in the AT termination determination counter 195 based on winning of the AT lottery, Then, every time one game is played, for example, decrementing by subtracting a fixed value "1" corresponding to one game from the value of the AT end determination counter 195, triggered by the depression of the start lever SL. Make an update. In the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 195 is continued also in the process of returning the RT state to the RT3 state due to the RT state falling to the non-RT state or the RT1 state due to a player's operation mistake.

  Then, when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches the initial value "0", the AT control means 175 determines that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, and the AT control means 175 waits for the end of the rendering state. When the RT state shifts to the non-RT state or the RT1 state in the AT end standby state, the rendering state is returned to the non-AT state. In the present embodiment, in the AT end standby state after the end of the AT state, since the prize assisting effect at the time of winning of the batting bell by the effect control means 180 is not performed, the symbol combination showing the winning of one small winning combination or the RT fluctuation blank Makes it easy for the RT state to fall to the non-RT state or the RT1 state. Note that the effect state after the end of the AT state may be returned to the non-AT state without providing the AT end waiting state. In addition, for the return condition from the AT end standby state to the non-AT state, for example, the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answering order when the batting bell is won, and the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line Alternatively, one small-size winning combination may be made.

  In the present embodiment, an advantageous section can be set as a game section for managing initialization processing, and the rendering state can be set to the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end standby state only in the case of the advantageous section. It is supposed to be. Therefore, although the details will be described later, initialization is performed as shown in FIG. 13 when the advantageous section ends when the effect state is in the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end standby state. By the process, the AT ready state, the AT state, and the AT end waiting state are forcibly ended and initialized to the non-AT state.

  In the AT state, the AT control means 175 terminates the AT according to the winning mode of the winning combination in the internal lottery, when the winning mode of the small winning combination obtained in the internal lottery is the watermelon, cherries, or the common bell. An addition lottery is performed to determine whether to add a given addition value to the stored value of the determination counter 195 or not.

  In the additional lottery, the random number value acquired for the internal lottery is compared with the additional lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage means 191, and it is determined whether or not the additional lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the additional lottery table, either winning or losing is associated with each of the random number values associated with the winning modes that trigger the additional lottery, and the random value acquired in the additional lottery is the additional lottery table It is determined that the winning lottery has been won if it is associated with the winning in. Further, in this embodiment, the additional lottery table according to the winning mode of the combination in the internal lottery is selected from a plurality of types of additional lottery tables, and the winning probability of the additional lottery is “watermelon <cherry <common bell The order is "higher". In addition, as for the added value when winning the additional drawing lottery, a large added value is selected in the order of “cherry <common bell <watermelon”. In addition, the relationship between the winning mode of the combination in the internal lottery and the winning probability of the additional lottery, the relationship between the winning mode of the combination in the internal lottery and the added value when winning the additional lottery is not limited to those described above, It can be determined.

  Further, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the AT control means 175 cancels the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 195 and suspends the AT state based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), After the end of the BB state, the AT state is resumed with the transition of the RT state to the RT3 state via the AT preparation state.

  Further, the AT control means 175 sets, in the probability fluctuation counter 196, a predetermined value "32" corresponding to 32 times, which is the number of games for which the lottery state of the AT lottery can be varied when shifting to the AT state. Every time a game is played in a game in the AT end standby state or non-AT state after the end of the state, for example, from the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 when the start lever SL is pressed, 1 A decrement update is performed to subtract a fixed value "1" corresponding to a game of a batch.

  Then, when the value of the probability variation counter 196 is not the initial value (for example, 0), the AT control means 175 sets the lottery state of the AT lottery according to the RT state, and the RT state is the non RT state or the RT1 state. If it is any, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the low probability state, and if the RT state is either the RT2 state or the RT3 state, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 reaches an initial value (for example, 0), the initialization processing is performed by the initialization unit 177 described later. However, the probability fluctuation counter 196 is initially In the case of winning the AT lottery and transitioning to the AT state in the game until the value reaches the value, the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 is set again to the predetermined value “32” when transitioning to the AT state ing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the game until the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches the initial value, the decrement update of the probability variation counter 196 is interrupted, and the big condition continues until the end of the BB state. The value of the probability variation counter 196 at the time of winning the bonus (BB) is held, but if it is won by the AT lottery performed based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), the AT preparation state is completed after the BB state ends. If the value of the probability variation counter 196 is again set to the predetermined value “32” when transitioning to the AT state, and if the AT lottery performed based on the big bonus (BB) is not won, BB When the effect state returns to the non-AT state after the end of the state, initialization processing is performed by the initialization unit 177.

  The initialization unit 177 generates an advantageous section under a predetermined condition, and performs initialization processing to initialize control information related to the rendering state based on the end of the advantageous section. Particularly in the present embodiment, the rendering state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization processing, the values of the AT end determination counter 195 and the probability variation counter 196 are initialized to the initial value (for example, 0), and the AT lottery The state is to be initialized to a low probability state. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, a normal section, an advantageous section, and an internal middle standby section can be set as a game section for managing initialization processing, and the initialization unit 177 can operate in the normal section. An advantageous section is started based on winning the AT lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end waiting state can be set in the case of the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the value of the clear counter 197 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1) in the game in which the AT lottery is won in the normal section, and in the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter 197 is used each time a game is performed. Increment update is performed to add a fixed value (for example, 1), and the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds a threshold (for example, 1500) (based on the fact that the value of the clear counter has reached "1501"). An end condition of the advantageous section is established. In this embodiment, the update of the clear counter 197 is performed after all the rotating reels in each game are stopped, but if it is determined in advance in each game, the update of the clear counter 197 is performed at any timing. For example, a game start operation on the start lever SL may be used as an update opportunity.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value, it is determined that the termination condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, and the transition to the normal section is performed with the termination of the advantageous section and the initialization processing is executed. Be done. For this reason, when the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value while staying in the AT state, the AT state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing, and the rendering state is initialized to the non-AT state, and at the same time the AT is terminated. The value of the end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). In addition, even when the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value in the situation where it is in the AT preparation state, the AT preparation state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing, and the rendering state is initialized to the non-AT state, and at the same time. When the value of the end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0) and the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold in a state where it is in the AT end waiting state, return to the non-AT state Even if the conditions are not satisfied, the AT termination standby state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. In the initialization process, initialization of the clear counter 197 as well as initialization of the effect state described above, the AT end determination counter 195, the probability variation counter 196, and the lottery state of the AT lottery is performed, specifically, the clear counter A value of 197 is initialized to an initial value (eg, 0). Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the termination condition of the advantageous section is satisfied also when the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches the initial value or when the rendering state returns to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state. Processing is performed.

  The initialization unit 177 also sets the value of the clear counter 197 to a predetermined value (for example, 1) to generate an advantageous section even when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section. In the present embodiment, the big bonus (BB) is won even if the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, since the big bonus (BB) can not be won unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. If it does not, it shifts to the internal middle standby section, and the advantageous section starts with the big bonus (BB) winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, execution of the AT lottery is prohibited when it is an internal middle standby section, and the AT lottery is not executed even when a winning mode that is an opportunity to execute the AT lottery is obtained by the internal lottery. It has become. However, although the AT lottery may be executed also in the internal middle standby section, in this case, it is preferable to invalidate the result of the AT lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initialization processing is performed even when the value of the clear counter 197 remains in the BB established state in a situation where the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold. When it is not possible to win the big bonus (BB) which has already been won in the game, it shifts to the internal middle standby section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initialization process is performed even when the value of the clear counter 197 stays in the BB state in a situation where the value exceeds the threshold, but in the BB state, the AT lottery is not performed. Therefore, when the initialization process is performed in the BB state, the rendering state after the end of the BB state is always the non-AT state, and also when the rendering state returns to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state Initialization processing is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section is started by the winning of the AT lottery in the normal section, and the AT state game is played in the advantageous section, but even after the AT state ends, after the AT state ends The advantageous interval is maintained until the value of the probability variation counter 196 at which counting is started reaches the initial value. That is, in the present embodiment, since the advantageous section continues after the end of the AT state, there is a case where the user stays in the advantageous section even if the rendering state returns to the non-AT state.

  Further, the initialization means 177 lights an LED incorporated in the section indicator SEC based on the start of the advantageous section to notify that it is staying in the advantageous section, and based on the end of the advantageous section Control is performed to turn off the LED built in the section indicator SEC. And in this embodiment, since the LED incorporated in the section indicator SEC is turned off in the normal section and the internal middle standby section, it is determined to be an advantageous section by confirming the lighting state of the section indicator SEC. It is possible to determine if you are staying or not.

  And in this embodiment, the initialization means 177 is based on the value of the clear counter 197 to start or complete | finish the advantageous area alerting | reporting which is alerting | reporting of staying in the advantageous area. For example, when the clear counter 197 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1) in accordance with the transition to the advantageous section, the advantageous section based on the value of the clear counter 197 being larger than the initial value "0". When the value of the clear counter 197 is initialized to the initial value "0" in response to the start of the notification and the transition to the normal period after the end of the advantageous interval, the value of the clear counter 197 is the initial value "0" On the basis of the fact that the advantageous zone notification is ended.

  In the present embodiment, when the advantageous section is started, the LED incorporated in the section indicator SEC is turned on and it is immediately notified that the user is staying in the advantageous section. It may be set as a non-notification section which does not notify that it is an advantageous section until the predetermined number of games (for example, 32 times) is digested from the start of the. The section indicator SEC does not have to be provided exclusively as in the present embodiment, and a credit indicator for displaying the number of credits of medals and a payout indicator for displaying the number of payouts of medals in the game information display section DS It may be shared. For example, when a credit indicator or a payout indicator is constituted by a 7-segment indicator, it is indicated whether the user is staying in the advantageous section by switching on / off of the dot display unit for displaying the decimal point etc. May be

  Based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 198, the effect control means 180 uses the display effect 330 and the sound device 340 (an example of the effect device) to be performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device). Control of sound effects to be performed. For example, a lamp or an LED is lit or blinked according to the occurrence of a game event such as insertion of a medal, operation on a bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, change in gaming state, etc. By changing the content or outputting a sound from the speaker, the execution control of the effect for supporting the game or assisting the game is performed according to the progress of the game. The contents of the effect to be executed in the game are determined by referring to the effect lottery table stored in the sub lottery table storage unit 199 in accordance with the gaming state, the effect state, the result of the internal lottery, and the like.

  Then, in the case where the effect state is the AT preparation state and the AT state, the effect control means 180 notifies the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting bell and displays the prize assisting effect for assisting the winning of eight small prizes with the display device 330 or the sound. Control to be performed by the device 340 is performed. However, even if the rendering state is the AT preparation state, the RT state is the non RT state when the RT state is the non RT state in the AT state, or when the batting bell is won in the AT state. If it falls to the state, even if the batting bell is won until the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line in order to guide the gaming state to the RT1 state, the prize assistance effect is not performed. There is.

  In addition, when the rendering state is the AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 notifies the correct batting order at the time of winning of the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 when the RT state is in the RT1 state and replays 2 In the situation where the RT condition is staying in the RT2 state, the correct batting order is notified at the time of winning the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 in a situation where the RT state is staying in the RT2 state. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the acoustic device 340 to execute a prize assistance effect that assists the player in winning the replay 3.

  In addition, even if the effect state is the AT state, the effect control means 180 causes the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank to be displayed on the effective line and the RT state to fall to the RT1 state due to the operation mistake of the player at the winning of the batting bell. If the player is in the AT state, the display device 330 is a prize assisting effect for notifying the correct batting order at the time of winning of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 to assist the player in winning the replay 2. And controls the sound device 340 to execute. Also, in the AT state, if the RT state falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state and the RT state stays in the RT2 state in the process of returning the RT state to the RT3 state, on condition that it stays in the AT state, At the time of winning in batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12, control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the acoustic device 340 to execute a prize assisting effect for aiding the winning of the replay 3 by notifying the correct batting order.

  The functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to computer systems (including game systems). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes a computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or a 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, etc. virtually perform their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, pointing device (mouse etc.) or controller. It can be realized by allocating. Further, in the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, etc. are not essential components, and these device units virtually perform their functions by controlling an image displayed on the display (display device 330). It can be realized.

2. Method of the Present Embodiment In the present embodiment, the normal section and the advantageous section can be set as the game sections, and the AT lottery is performed when the rendering state is the non-AT state in any of the game sections, but the normal section is Then, the winning probability of the AT lottery is made constant at the initial probability, and in the advantageous section, a method is adopted in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is varied under predetermined conditions.

  Specifically, in the normal section, the rendering state is always set to the non-AT state, and the AT lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery, but the lottery state of the AT lottery in the normal section is always low probability It is set to the state, and the winning probability is fixed at about 1/256. And in this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won in the normal section, the advantageous section starts, and it is possible to set the rendering state to the AT state in the advantageous section, but the advantageous section immediately The advantageous section continues until the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 reaches the initial value or the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value, and the advantageous section does not end even if the rendering state falls to the non-AT state. The situation that you are staying in occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, there are cases where the user is staying in the normal section and in the advantageous section in the non-AT state. As described above, even when the effect state is the non-AT state while staying in the advantageous section, the AT lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery, but unlike the normal section, the AT lottery lottery state has a low probability state In the high probability state, the winning probability is higher than the low probability state, and the AT lottery is performed with a winning probability of about 1/64. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal section is a section in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is fixed, and the advantageous section is a section in which the winning probability of the AT lottery fluctuates.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous section ends when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 becomes the threshold value when the effect state is the AT state. Even if not reached, the AT state is forcibly ended by the initialization process to initialize the rendering state to the non-AT state. That is, in the present embodiment, performing initialization processing based on the value of the clear counter 197 plays a role of preventing a large amount of medals from being acquired by preventing a situation advantageous to the player from continuing for a long time. The threshold value of the clear counter 197 can be set so that the number of medals acquired (difference between the number of medals inserted and the number of payouts) in the advantageous section does not exceed a predetermined number, and in the present embodiment, the advantageous section It is set so that the number of medals won in the event does not exceed 3000. Specifically, the threshold value of the clear counter 197 is a value corresponding to the number of games calculated at 3000 sheets / tilt value. Here, the inclination value is an expected value of the net increase number of medals per one game by the assist time game and the bonus game, and the inclination value is 2 in the present embodiment. Therefore, the number of games played in the advantageous section of the present embodiment is 1,500 (= 3000 sheets / two), and after the clear counter 197 is set to "1" in accordance with the transition to the advantageous section, 1500 times The threshold value is set to end the advantageous section after counting the number of games. Thus, the period of the advantageous section depends on the upper limit number of medals obtained and the inclination value, and can be set arbitrarily depending on the design of these.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a section in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is fixed and a section in which the winning probability of the AT lottery fluctuates while suppressing the projectile by performing the initialization process based on the end of the advantageous section. Can provide a new playability of providing a player's interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by making the lighting state of the section indicator SEC different from the normal section in the advantageous section, it is informed that the user is staying in the advantageous section, and in a situation where the AT lottery can be executed in the advantageous section. It is possible to grasp that the gaming guest is staying in the advantageous section. For this reason, it is possible to secure the fairness of the game by preventing the player from being replaced in the advantageous section in which the winning probability of the AT lottery changes.

  In the present embodiment, although the AT lottery state has two types of low probability state and high probability state, the AT lottery state has three or more types of lottery states and a plurality of types of lottery states not selected in the normal section in the advantageous section It may be variable between For example, in addition to the high probability state, an ultra high probability state (for example, a winning probability of about 1/32) which is more likely to be won in the AT lottery than the high probability state can be provided. And the ultra-high probability state may be switched.

  Further, in the advantageous section, instead of setting the lottery state of the AT lottery according to the RT state, the lottery state transition lottery may be performed to change the lottery state. For example, when cherries, watermelons, and common bells are selected, a lottery state transition lottery may be performed to select the low probability state or the high probability state. Further, the lottery state may be shifted according to the winning combination in the internal lottery. For example, it may be set to a high probability state when winning cherry, watermelon, common bell, and may be set to a low probability state when losing. Further, when the stopping bell is won, the high probability state may be set when the stopping operation is performed in the correct batting order, and the low probability state may be set when the stopping operation is performed in the incorrect answering order. In addition, the first high probability state that is easy to win when cherry is elected as the high probability state, the second high probability state that is easy to win when watermelon is elected, the third high probability state that is easy to win when common bell is elected, etc. It shifts to the 1st high probability state, shifts to the 2nd high probability state when the watermelon is won, shifts to the 3rd high probability state when the common bell is won, and it is easy to win the AT lottery if the same lottery opportunity continues It is good also as composition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initialization process is executed when the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 reaches the initial value, but the AT lottery is to be won after the AT state ends without providing the probability fluctuation counter 196. Alternatively, the initialization process may be executed on condition that the state has shifted to a predetermined RT state.

  For example, when the transition to the non-RT state is set as the condition of the initialization process, the transition to the non-AT state is made if the symbol combination indicating RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line in the AT end standby state. If the counter 197 does not exceed the threshold value, the advantageous section continues, and the initialization process is executed when the player shifts to the non-RT state by winning one winning combination without winning the AT lottery. In this way, even in the non-AT state and the RT1 state even after the end of the AT state, it is possible to generate the situation of staying in the advantageous section.

  Further, for example, when the transition to the RT1 state is set as the condition of the initialization process, if the single-piece winning combination is won in the AT end standby state, the non-AT state is entered, but the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold If not, the advantageous section continues, and the initialization process is executed when the state is shifted to the RT1 state by the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank being displayed on the effective line without winning the AT lottery. In this way, even in the non-AT state and the non-RT state even after the end of the AT state, it is possible to generate the situation of staying in the advantageous section.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the probability variation counter 196 is decremented by a fixed value each time one game is played, and the number of games is counted, but the number of transitions to the AT state is counted. It may be one. For example, "3" is set as the number of possible transitions to the AT state at the time of winning the AT lottery in the normal section, and corresponds to the transition from the value of the probability variation counter 196 to one AT state when the AT state ends. The constant value "1" is subtracted. In this way, at the end of the third AT state, the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches the initial value "0" and the advantageous section ends, and the initialization process is executed by the end of the advantageous section, and the AT state is performed three times. Even in the non-AT state, it is possible to generate the situation of staying in the advantageous section until the transition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although the addition to the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is performed when the addition lottery is won in the AT state, the addition to the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 is performed when the addition lottery is won. May be performed. In this way, since the period until the initialization processing is performed is extended after the end of the AT state, it is possible to make it a game specification that makes it easier to get an opportunity to shift to the AT state again. In addition to the addition lottery for performing the addition on the value of the AT end determination counter 195 (hereinafter, the first addition lottery), the addition lottery for performing the addition on the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 (hereinafter, the second addition lottery) is performed. The winning mode in which the first additional lottery is performed and the winning mode in which the second additional lottery is performed may be the same as or different from each other.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the probability variation counter 196 is reset to a predetermined value each time the state shifts to the AT state, but the value of the probability variation counter 196 is selected by winning the AT lottery in the advantageous section. Sometimes the update may be interrupted, the value may be carried over, and the update may be resumed from the interrupted value after the end of the AT state.

  In the present embodiment, when the AT control means 175 wins the batting order bell or batting order replay in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the batting order bell (when the batting bell is won) or the batting order replay (when the batting order replay is won). The game information display section DS may be controlled to display game information indicating the correct batting order according to the type, game information indicating the result of the internal lottery, or game information indicating the winning combination. In this case, it is possible to display game information while the reels are rotating on a credit display for displaying the number of credits of medals, a payout indicator for displaying the number of payouts of medals or the like in the game information display section DS. When the credit indicator or the payout indicator is also used as an instruction indicator for displaying operation instruction information and the like regarding the stop operation, the section indicator SEC may also be used. For example, in the case where the credit display or the payout display is constituted by a 7-segment display, lighting of a dot display section showing operation instruction information according to a display mode of 7 segments displaying numbers etc. It may be indicated by turning off whether the user is staying in the advantageous section.

  In the present embodiment, in the AT lottery and the additional lottery, the acceptance or rejection is determined using the random value for the internal lottery, but when the predetermined lottery result is obtained by the internal lottery, the AT lottery or the additional lottery is performed. It is also possible to acquire a dedicated random number value and determine whether or not the acquired random number value is in reference to a lottery table in which either winning or losing is associated.

  In the present embodiment, the AT end determination counter 195 is decremented and updated in the AT state, but may be incrementally updated. For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to the initial value "0", and in the AT state, it is set to the value of the AT end determination counter 195 every time one game is played. Increment updating is performed to add a fixed value "1" corresponding to one game, and the value of the AT end determination counter 195 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to 50: 50 game times) The AT state may be terminated based on Further, in this example, when the winning lottery is won (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), updating is performed to subtract a given value from the value of the AT end determination counter 195 (from the current value) The value of AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the count number to be counted increases until the threshold is reached, or a given value is added to the threshold to terminate the AT state. Re-set (update) the threshold value that becomes the condition (the threshold value of AT end determination counter 195 is set so that the number of counts counted by AT end determination counter 195 from the current value to the threshold value increases) It may be updated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT end determination counter 195 counts the number of games played in the AT state, but the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is updated according to the number of medals inserted and the number of payouts. The end of the AT state may be managed by a so-called difference number obtained by subtracting the insertion number of medals from the payout number of. For example, based on winning the AT lottery, a value "100" corresponding to 100 medals which is the difference number serving as the termination condition of the AT state is set in the AT termination determination counter 195, and once in the AT state Increment update is performed to add a value corresponding to the number of medals inserted (prescribed number of medals) to the value of the AT end determination counter 195 every time a game of is performed, and when a small winning combination is won and medals are paid out. It updates decrement by subtracting a value corresponding to the number of medal payouts from the value of AT end determination counter 195, and the value of AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold (for example, 0) (less than the threshold) AT state may be terminated based on the Further, in this example, when the winning lottery is won (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), the value of AT end determination counter 195 is added with a given addition value (AT end determination counter 195 is a threshold value from the current value) The value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the number of counts to be counted increases before reaching.

  Also, for example, based on winning the AT lottery, the value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to the initial value "0", and in the AT state, the number of medals inserted (one Value is decremented from the value of AT end determination counter 195 and decrement update is performed, and when a small winning combination is won and medals are paid out, a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out is AT end determination counter 195 That the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to a 100: 100 difference sheet number) (the threshold value has become equal to or greater than the threshold value) The AT state may be ended based on. Further, in this example, when the winning lottery is won (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), updating is performed to subtract a given value from the value of the AT end determination counter 195 (from the current value) The value of AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the count number to be counted increases until the threshold is reached, or a given value is added to the threshold to terminate the AT state. Re-set (update) the threshold value that becomes the condition (the threshold value of AT end determination counter 195 is set so that the number of counts counted by AT end determination counter 195 from the current value to the threshold value increases) It may be updated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set to the clear counter 197 in accordance with transition to the advantageous section, and in the advantageous section, updating is started from the state where the value of the clear counter 197 is "1". However, updating is started from the state where the value of the clear counter 197 is the initial value "0", and the advantageous section is ended based on the value of the clear counter 197 reaching "1500" which is the threshold value. You may make it

  Further, in the present embodiment, the clear counter 197 is incrementally updated in the advantageous section, but may be decremented. For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the clear counter 197 is set to a value "1500" corresponding to 1,500 times of the number of games serving as the ending condition of the advantageous section, and one game is played in the advantageous section. Decrement update is performed by subtracting a fixed value "1" corresponding to one game from the value of the clear counter 197 each time the value is cleared, and based on the stored value of the clear counter 197 reaching a threshold (for example, 0) The advantageous section may be ended.

  In the present embodiment, the clear counter 197 is updated each time one game is played, and the value of the clear counter 197 corresponds to the number of games played in the advantageous section, but the value of the clear counter 197 It may be updated according to the number of medals inserted and the number of payouts. In this way, it is possible to manage whether or not the advantageous section is ended with a so-called difference number (number of acquisitions) obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted from the number of medals paid out.

  For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the clear counter 197 is set to a value "3000" corresponding to 3000 medals which is the difference number serving as the termination condition of the advantageous section, and one game is performed in the advantageous section. Increment update is performed by adding a value equivalent to the number of medals inserted (prescribed number of medals) to the value of the clear counter 197 each time a medal is played, and the number of medals paid out when a small winning combination is won and medals are paid out Is decremented from the value of the clear counter 197, and is updated based on the fact that the value of the clear counter 197 reaches a threshold (for example, 0) (being less than the threshold). The section may be ended.

  For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the clear counter 197 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 3), and in the advantageous section, the number of medals inserted (prescribed number of insertions) each time one game is played. Is decremented and decremented from the value of the clear counter 197, and is incremented to increment the value corresponding to the payout number of medals to the value of the clear counter 197 when the small winning combination is won and the medal is paid out. Update is performed, and the advantage section is ended based on the value of the clear counter 197 reaching a threshold (for example, a value corresponding to 3000: 3000 difference sheets) (or that the threshold is exceeded). You may do so. In this example, the clear counter 197 is updated from the initial value "0" in the advantageous section so that the threshold value "3000" is reached by not setting the clear counter 197 at the time of winning the AT lottery. The advantage section may be ended based on what has been done (or having exceeded "3000").

  In addition, when counting the difference number of medals in the AT end determination counter 195 and the clear counter 197, when the replay is won, the medal payout number is treated as "0", and the next game of the game in which the replay is won ((0) In the case of replay, it is desirable not to update the counter by treating the number of medals inserted as "0".

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won, the transition is always made to the advantageous section, but when the transition is made to the AT state after the end of the BB state, the BB state is If the state does not shift to the AT state after the end of the BB state, the BB state may be set as a normal section. Specifically, when winning the big bonus (BB) in the normal section, if winning the AT lottery based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), it passes through the AT preparation state after the end of the BB state. In order to shift to the AT state, the BB state is set as the advantageous section, while if it is not won in the AT lottery based on the big bonus (BB), it will be in the non-AT state after the BB state ends. In order to return, the BB state may be set to a normal section. However, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the situation where AT game is played in the advantageous section, the advantageous section is maintained because the return to the AT state is decided after the end of the BB state. Is preferred.

  When a plurality of types of bonus are provided and a part of bonus wins, it becomes an opportunity to shift to an advantageous section, but the remaining bonus may be an opportunity not to shift to an advantageous section even if it wins. For example, even if a normal big bonus (NBB) and a special big bonus (SBB) are provided, even if a normal big bonus (NBB) is won in the normal section or the internal waiting section, the transition to the advantageous section is not made normally. The NBB state, which is a gaming state transitioning due to a bonus (NBB) winning, is set to a normal section, and transitioning to a special big bonus (SBB) winning if the special big bonus (SBB) is won in a normal section or an internal waiting section. The SBB state, which is a game state to be played, may be set to an advantageous section. However, if the normal big bonus (NBB) is won in the advantageous section, the advantageous section may be maintained even in the NBB state, but the normal big bonus (NBB) won or won in the advantageous section. As described above, the NBB state can be set to the normal section in the case of the end condition of the advantageous section.

  In addition, when the initialization process is performed in the BB state and transition is made to the normal section, the game has a low probability state (a lottery state in the normal section after the initialization process until the BB condition end condition is satisfied). You may make it perform AT lottery in.

  In this embodiment, the AT lottery is performed in the non-AT state to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state. However, the CZ state is provided as the rendering state, and the AT lottery is not performed in the non-AT state. Decide whether or not to shift to the CZ state (another example of the special effect state), perform the AT lottery in the CZ state, and shift the effect state to the AT state based on having won the AT lottery May be

  FIG. 15 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine in the embodiment in which the CZ state is provided as the effect state.

  In this embodiment, the storage unit 190 is provided with the AT end determination counter 195a (corresponding to the AT end determination counter 195 in FIG. 2) and the CZ end determination counter 195b, and the AT control unit 175 is in the non-AT state. In place of the AT lottery, the CZ lottery (another example of the specific lottery) is performed according to the result of the internal lottery, and the effect state is shifted to the CZ state as shown in FIG. In accordance with the result of the internal lottery, the AT lottery is performed to determine whether to shift to the AT state. The CZ lottery execution trigger and the AT lottery execution trigger may be the same or different, but in the following description, it is assumed that the CZ state lottery execution trigger and the AT lottery execution trigger are different. Do. As an example of the mode which makes the execution opportunity of CZ drawing different from the execution opportunity of AT drawing, the execution opportunity of CZ drawing is made the common bell, watermelon and cherry when it is elected, the execution opportunity of AT drawing is batting bell, big It can be when the bonus (BB) is won. As to the CZ lottery, whether or not the random number values associated with the common bell, the watermelon, and the cherry are matched in the internal lottery is determined with reference to the CZ lottery table in which winning or losing is associated.

  Further, in this aspect, it is possible to set a low probability state where the winning probability is about 1/32 (an example of the initial probability) and a high probability state where the winning probability is about 1/8 as the lottery state of the CZ lottery. In the lottery, the CZ lottery table corresponding to the lottery state is referred to. That is, when the lottery state is the high probability state, the CZ lottery table set so that the winning probability is higher than when the lottery state is the low probability state is referred to. Note that the winning probability of the CZ lottery may be different depending on the winning mode in the internal lottery. In this case, there may be a winning mode in which the winning probability of the CZ lottery is the same in the low probability state and the high probability state, or the winning probability of the CZ lottery is higher in the low probability state than in the high probability state. If the total number of random numbers assigned for winning the CZ lottery is in the relation of “high probability state> low probability state”, the winning probability of the CZ lottery for each winning mode can be arbitrarily determined.

  Then, the AT control means 175 sets a predetermined value (for example, 8) corresponding to the number of games (for example, 8 times) serving as the termination condition in the CZ termination determination counter 195b when winning in the CZ lottery, and plays the game in the CZ state A fixed value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b each time it is performed. When the value of the CZ end determination counter 195 b reaches a threshold (for example, 0), the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied, and the effect state returns to the non-AT state. On the other hand, when the AT lottery is won before the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b reaches the threshold value, the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied. In this case, the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b is set to "0". At the same time, it shifts to the AT ready state after the CZ state ends. In the CZ state, although the prize assistance effect is performed when the batting bell is won, the prize assistance effect according to the batting order replay is not performed. That is, the CZ state is positioned as a simple AT state. In the CZ state, the AT lottery is won at about 1/8 when the batting bell is won, and the AT lottery is always won when the big bonus (BB) is won.

  In addition, when the CZ state ends without winning the AT lottery, the AT control means 175 makes the probability variation counter 196 change the lottery state of the CZ lottery at the end of the CZ state to 32 times. The corresponding predetermined value "32" is set in the probability fluctuation counter 196, and in the non-AT state game after the end of the CZ state, for example, the start lever SL is pressed every time one game is performed. At the same time, the decrement update is performed by subtracting a fixed value "1" corresponding to one game from the value of the probability variation counter 196.

  Then, when the value of the probability variation counter 196 is not the initial value (for example, 0), the AT control means 175 sets the lottery state of the CZ lottery according to the RT state, and the RT state is the non-RT state or the RT1 state. If any, the lottery state of the CZ lottery is set to the low probability state, and if the RT state is either the RT2 state or the RT3 state, the lottery state of the CZ lottery is set to the high probability state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the advantageous section is started by winning the CZ lottery in the normal section, and it is advantageous when the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches an initial value (for example, 0) after the CZ state ends. The section ends, and initialization processing is performed by the initialization means 177 based on the end of the advantageous section, and the CZ lottery is won by the CZ lottery in the game until the probability fluctuation counter 196 reaches the initial value. When the CZ state is terminated without winning in the AT lottery, the value of the probability variation counter 196 is set again to the predetermined value "32".

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the game until the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches the initial value, the decrement update of the probability variation counter 196 is interrupted, and the big condition continues until the end of the BB state. Although the value of the probability variation counter 196 at the time of winning the bonus (BB) is held, the advantageous section ends as the rendering state returns to the non-AT state after the end of the BB state, and based on the end of the advantageous section. Initialization processing is performed by the initialization unit 177, and the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 is also initialized to the initial value.

  Further, in this aspect, in the initialization process, not only the AT end determination counter 195 b and the probability variation counter 196 but also the CZ end determination counter 195 b is initialized, and along with the transition to the normal period after the advantageous period ends. The value of the CZ end determination counter 195b is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0).

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the value of the clear counter 197 has a threshold value of “1500” when the AT control means 175 is in the AT ready state, the AT state, or the AT end standby state. (When the value of the clear counter 197 reaches “1501”), as in the case of the above embodiment, the CZ state is returned to the non-AT state by the initialization processing associated with the end of the advantageous interval. Even when the value of the clear counter 197 exceeds the threshold value "1500" in the situation where the user is staying in the state, the transition to the non-AT state is made by the initialization processing accompanying the end of the advantageous section.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, the CZ state is always passed from the non-AT state to the AT state, and the initialization means 177 stays in the normal section as shown in FIG. If it does, the advantageous section is generated on the basis of winning the CZ lottery in the normal section, and the value of the probability variation counter 196 if the value of the clear counter 197 does not exceed the threshold even if the CZ state is ended There is a case where the staging state remains in the non-AT state while maintaining the advantageous section even if the CZ state is ended by maintaining the advantageous section until the value of 達 す る reaches the initial value. And while the lottery state of the CZ lottery is fixed to the low probability state in the non-AT state in the normal section, the lottery state of the CZ lottery in the non-AT state in the advantageous section is the low probability state and the high probability state according to the RT state. Thus, it is possible to provide a section in which the probability of winning the CZ lottery is fixed and a section in which the probability of winning the CZ lottery fluctuates while suppressing the shooting ability. In order to shift to the AT state, it is not necessary to pass through the CZ state, but it may be possible to perform AT lottery even in the non-AT state and shift to the AT state without passing through the CZ state.

  Further, in this mode, when the batting bell is won in the CZ state, game information corresponding to the type of batting bell is displayed on the game information display section DS, and the pressing order indicated (or suggested) by the game information ) May be notified by a prize assistance effect.

  Also, for example, when performing AT lottery even in the non-AT state, when the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 195b reaches the threshold and shifts to the non-AT state, the low probability state, the high probability state, and the very high probability state Among them, the lottery state of the AT lottery may be set by lottery or the like, and in the non-AT state after the end of the CZ state, the lottery state of the AT lottery may stay in the low probability state as the termination condition of the advantageous section. In this case, when the end condition of the CZ state based on the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b is satisfied and the state shifts to the non-AT state, the AT lottery state is set to the high probability state or the super high probability state. In the case where the advantageous section is continued, the advantageous section is ended when the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the low probability state in the non-AT state, and on the other hand, when shifting to the non-AT state, the lottery of the AT lottery When the state is set to the low probability state, the advantageous interval may be ended along with the transition to the non-AT state.

  Further, in this mode, a continuous lottery is performed to determine whether or not the CZ state is to be continued in the CZ state, and the CZ state is continued when the continuous lottery is won, and the result of the continuous lottery becomes lost. The CZ state may be ended to return the effect state to the non-AT state. For example, based on the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b reaching the threshold value, the continuous lottery is performed, and when the continuous lottery is won, the predetermined value (for example, 8) is reset in the CZ end determination counter 195b. In the game after the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b reaches the threshold value, the AT lottery may be won or the continuation lottery is performed until the result of the continuation lottery is lost. A game may be played, or a continuous lottery may be played every time in the CZ state.

  Further, for example, a prize assistance effect is executed so as to guide the RT state to the RT2 state based on having won the CZ lottery, and the rendering state is shifted to the CZ state based on the RT state transitioning to the RT2 state, Play a game in CZ state in the RT state, and in the CZ state, perform prize assistance effect when the batting bell is won until the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 195b reaches the threshold value, and the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b is After reaching the threshold, the RT state has fallen to the non-RT state or the RT1 state by not performing the prize assistance effect at the time of winning the batting bell (specific symbol combination is displayed on the effective line) The CZ state may be terminated based on the condition described above, or even if the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b does not reach the threshold value, the RT state is not in the RT state. It may be ended the CZ state even when slipped to RT1 state. In this example, an RT state for the CZ state may be separately prepared, and a game in the CZ state may be performed in the RT state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15 to FIG. 17, the lottery state of the CZ lottery is set to two types of the low probability state and the high probability state. It may be variable between a plurality of types of lottery states. For example, in addition to the high probability state, it is possible to provide an ultra high probability state (for example, the winning probability is about 1/2) or the like which is easier to win in the CZ lottery than the high probability state. And the ultra-high probability state may be switched.

  In the advantageous section, instead of setting the lottery state of the CZ lottery according to the RT state, the lottery state may be changed to change the lottery state. For example, when cherries, watermelons and common bells are selected, a lottery state transition lottery may be performed to select the low probability state or the high probability state. Further, the lottery state may be shifted according to the winning combination in the internal lottery. For example, it may be set to a high probability state when winning cherry, watermelon, common bell, and may be set to a low probability state when losing. Further, when the stopping bell is won, the high probability state may be set when the stopping operation is performed in the correct batting order, and the low probability state may be set when the stopping operation is performed in the incorrect answering order. In addition, the first high probability state that is easy to win when cherry is elected as the high probability state, the second high probability state that is easy to win when watermelon is elected, the third high probability state that is easy to win when common bell is elected, etc. It shifts to the 1st high probability state, it shifts to the 2nd high probability state when watermelon is won, it shifts to the 3rd high probability state when the common bell is won, and it is easy to win the CZ lottery if the same lottery opportunity continues It is good also as composition.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, although the advantageous interval is ended when the value of the probability fluctuation counter 196 reaches the initial value, and the initialization process is executed by the end of the advantageous interval, the probability fluctuation counter The advantageous section may be ended on condition that the RT state has changed without winning in the CZ lottery after the end of the CZ state without providing the 196, and the initialization process may be executed by the end of the advantageous section. In this way, it is possible to generate the situation where the user is staying in the advantageous section in the non-AT state even after the end of the CZ state.

  For example, when staying in the non-RT state at the end time of the CZ state, the RT state does not change even if the winning combination of 1 sheet is won in the game after the end of the CZ state. If the symbol section indicating RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line, the advantageous section ends and initialization processing is executed.

  For example, when staying in the RT1 state at the end of the CZ state, the RT state does not change even if the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line in the game after the end of the CZ state. If the clear counter 197 does not exceed the threshold, the advantageous section continues, and a symbol combination indicating RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the effective line, and thus the RT2 status is entered by transitioning to the RT1 status or winning by the replay 2 When transitioning to, the advantageous section ends and initialization processing is executed.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the value of the probability variation counter 196 is decremented by a fixed value each time one game is played, and the number of games is counted, but the transition to the CZ state is made The number may be counted. For example, "3" is set as the number of possible transitions to the CZ state at the time of winning the CZ lottery in the normal section, and corresponds to the transition from the value of the probability variation counter 196 to one CZ state when the CZ state ends. The constant value "1" is subtracted. In this way, at the end of the third CZ state, when the value of the probability variation counter 196 reaches the initial value "0" and the advantageous interval ends, the initialization process is executed, and non-AT is performed three times before transitioning to the CZ state. Even in the state, it is possible to generate the situation of staying in the advantageous section.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the value of the probability variation counter 196 is reset to a predetermined value every time the CZ state ends, but the value of the probability variation counter 196 is in the advantageous section. If the CZ lottery is interrupted at the time of winning the update and the value is carried over and the CZ state is ended without winning the AT lottery, the update is resumed from the value at the time of interruption after the CZ state is ended. It may be done.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, although the acceptance or rejection is determined using the random value for the internal lottery for the CZ lottery, when the predetermined lottery result is obtained by the internal lottery, the exclusive for the CZ lottery is obtained. The random number may be acquired, and the determination may be made with reference to a lottery table in which either the winning or losing is associated with the acquired random number.

  Although the CZ end determination counter 195b is decremented and updated in the CZ state in the examples shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, it may be incrementally updated. For example, based on winning in the CZ lottery, the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b is initialized to the initial value "0", and in the CZ state, the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b is set every time one game is played. Increment updating is performed to add a fixed value "1" corresponding to one game, and the value of the CZ end determination counter 195b has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to 32: 32 game times) The CZ state may be terminated based on

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, when initialization processing is performed in the BB state and a transition is made to a normal section, in the game after the initialization processing in the BB state until the termination condition of the BB state is satisfied. You may make it perform a CZ lottery in a low probability state (lottery state in a normal section).

  Further, the AT control means 175 may perform specific lottery in the normal section and the advantageous section, and may execute different processing depending on whether the specific lottery is won in the normal section or in the advantageous section. For example, it is determined whether the specific lottery in the normal section starts the advantageous section and determines whether or not to shift the rendering state to the AT state, and the specific lottery in the advantageous section determines AT end in the AT state It can be determined whether to add the value of the counter 195 or not. For example, it is determined whether a specific lottery in a normal section starts an advantageous section and also determines whether to shift the rendering state to the CZ state, and the specific lottery in the advantageous section is in an AT state In the AT state, it may be determined whether to perform addition to the value of the AT end determination counter 195 or not. That is, the benefit given by having won the specific lottery in the normal section may be different from the benefit given by having won the specific lottery in the advantageous section.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS gaming information display unit, LCD liquid crystal display,
SEC zone indicator,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1 to B3 stop button,
MI medal insertion slot, MO medal payout slot, MP medal receiver,
100 game control means, 105 insertion acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning judgment means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
173 RT control means, 175 AT control means, 177 initialization means,
180 effect control means, 190 storage means,
191 main lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 Stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 (195a) AT end determination counter, 195b CZ end determination counter,
196 probability fluctuation counter, 197 clear counter,
198 effect data storage means, 199 sub lottery table storage means,
199a ceiling counter, 199b CZ end judgment counter,
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 sound device

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
Internal lottery means for performing internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a plurality of types of roles;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing control to stop the rotating reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation;
Prize 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 activated line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped;
A specific lottery is performed to shift the effect state between a plurality of effect states including the normal effect state and the special effect state, and to determine whether the effect state is to be transferred to the special effect state in the normal effect state. Special effect control means for shifting the effect state to the special effect state based on having won the
A normal section and an advantageous section can be set, and the advantageous section is started based on the winning of the specific lottery in the normal section, the clear counter is updated in the advantageous section, and the value of the clear counter reaches a predetermined value. And initializing means for terminating an advantageous section based on the above to initialize the effect state to the normal effect state, and initializing the probability of winning the specific lottery to the initial probability;
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect device to execute a prize assistance effect that assists a predetermined winning combination in the special effect state;
A gaming machine equipped with
The initialization means
If the effect state is the special effect state at the end of the advantageous section, the special effect state is forcibly forced by the initialization process even if the predetermined termination condition is not satisfied for the special effect state. End,
Even when the rendering state is set to the special rendering state in the advantageous section and the special rendering state ends and the rendering state stays in the normal rendering state, there are cases where the advantageous section is the advantageous section,
The special effect control means is
A gaming machine characterized in that in the normal section, a winning probability of the specific lottery is made constant at an initial probability, and in the advantageous section, a winning probability of the specific lottery is varied under a predetermined condition. In claim 1,
The initialization means
A gaming machine characterized by notifying that it is staying in the advantageous section in a situation where the specific lottery can be executed in the advantageous section.

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