JP6566979B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  A gaming machine such as a slot machine has a plurality of symbol display units that can display various types of symbols in a variable manner and can stop the symbols, and display the symbols on the symbol display portion in a variable manner when a predetermined operation is performed. After that, the game is configured to repeat the game in which the symbols on the symbol display unit are stopped and displayed, and the process is performed according to the stop display mode of the symbols. These gaming machines are configured to control the transition of the gaming state between a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the player acquires many medals by shifting to the advantageous state. It becomes possible.

  Also, in many of these gaming machines, when a predetermined allowable condition is satisfied in a normal state, first, a transition preparation state that allows a transition to an advantageous state is entered, and in the transition preparation state, a symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner. When a predetermined winning combination is won, the normal state is shifted to the advantageous state.

  By the way, in the transition preparation state, the number of games until winning a predetermined role necessary for the transition to the advantageous state increases, and if the transition preparation state is prolonged, it is necessary to consume a large amount of medals etc. in front of the advantageous state. The player's dissatisfaction increases. In response to such a problem, a gaming machine in which a lottery advantageous to the player (additional lottery) is executed during the transition preparation state so that the dissatisfaction of the player is reduced even when the transition preparation state is prolonged. Has been proposed.

JP 2013-48669 A

  In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the player can make up for losses such as medals consumed during the transition preparation state by winning the lottery by adding the number of AT games during the transition preparation state. However, even if there is an opportunity to compensate for the loss by lottery, if the lottery is not won, the player must suffer the loss that occurs in the transition preparation state, and the longer the transition preparation state, the more loss There is a problem that it is easy to invite a sense of sensation.

  According to the present invention, the game in the first state can be interlocked with the period of the second state in which the transition to the special state advantageous to the player is possible, so that even if the first state is prolonged, it is difficult to cause a sense of loss. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making an entertaining game.

The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is characterized by the following points. In other words, it includes a plurality of reels 62 that variably display a plurality of types of symbols 61, and a plurality of stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the plurality of reels 62, and each of the reels 62 is stopped by operation. It is determined whether or not to win, a gaming machine 10 capable of paying out medals by stopping and displaying a combination of symbols 61 related to the winning combination in a predetermined stop mode by a stop operation of the stop switch 50, As a combination, there is provided a push order that allows the medal to be paid out when the stop operation procedure is correctly answered, and an allowable section that allows the suggestion of the stop operation procedure, and a non-permit that does not allow the suggestion of the stop operation procedure. An allowance section is provided, and the notification of the procedure for stopping the push order (hereinafter referred to as “push order notice”) is performed at least once, so that the non-permission section is inactivated. A transition to an allowable section is made possible, and the allowable section includes a special state (specifically, for example, an ART state) that is more advantageous than the normal state as the non-permissible section, and a second state that can shift to the special state. Two states (specifically, for example, the CZ state) and a first state (specifically, for example, the CZ standby state) capable of shifting to the second state, wherein the first state is the push order The count value counted in the game in the first state required until the push order notification is performed is counted, and the second state is counted. And at least the duration of the game to be executed is formed to be determinable based on the count value,
The count value is the number of games in the first state (hereinafter referred to as “elapsed game number of times”), and at least the period of the game executed during the second state is at least during the second state. The number of games executed (hereinafter referred to as “initial game number”), and the initial game number is formed to be determinable based on the elapsed game number,
The second state is configured to end by executing all the games of the initial number of games, and the push order notification is performed before executing all the games of the initial number of games in the second state. Then, when the combination of the symbols 61 related to the push order is stopped and displayed in the predetermined stop mode and medals are paid out and the game is finished, the number of medals is calculated based on the number of medals paid out. The number of games that can be played in two states (hereinafter referred to as “second game number”) is determined, and the game in the second state can be played during the period of the second number of games.

In order to shift from the allowable section to the non-permissible section, the transition condition (necessary) is that the push order notification is performed at least once.
The game while waiting for the game where the push order notification is performed during the allowable section and the push order notification is performed, the game number is not determined in advance, and therefore, a continuous effect in which the number of games is defined in advance is executed. If you try to make it a player, it will be a useless game with no fun.
Even if the transition from the allowable section to the non-permissible section is determined, if the push order notification is not performed, the transition condition is not satisfied, and it is necessary to repeat the game until the transition condition is satisfied, This hinders the progress of games with good tempo. Therefore, if the push order notification that is the transition condition is executed at an early stage in the allowable section, the progress of the game can be advanced with a good tempo.
In the present invention, a game executed at least in the second state based on a count value counted in the game in the first state waiting for the game in which the push order is won and the push order notification is performed during the allowable section. The period can be determined.
In the present invention, the period of the second state is determined based on the count value of the first state, thereby making it possible to link (associate) the two. The game in the first state can be converted from a useless game that does not just wait until the notification of the pushing order is performed to an important game that determines the period of the second state.
Further, since it is possible to determine at least the period of the game to be executed during the second state based on the count value counted in the game in the first state, even if the first state is prolonged, it is difficult to cause a sense of loss. It becomes possible.
As a result, the game until the push order notification is performed can be linked (associated) with the period of the second state where the transition to the special state advantageous to the player is possible, which is interesting. Can be a game.

In the present invention, a game that is executed at least during the second state based on the number of games in the first state (the number of elapsed games) that waits until the game in which the push order notification is performed and the push order notification is performed during the allowable interval. The initial number of games can be determined.
In the present invention, by determining the initial number of games in the second state based on the number of games in the first state, it is possible to link the number of games of both. In other words, even if the number of elapsed games, which is the number of games until the game in which the push order notification is performed after winning the push order, is increased, there is a second state that can shift to a special state that is more advantageous than usual. Can be long.
In this way, the game in the first state can be converted from a useless game that does not just wait until the push order notification is made into an important game that determines the initial number of games in the second state. . The number of games until the push order notification is made can be linked to the initial number of games in the second state that can be shifted to a special state advantageous to the player, and the game is rich in fun Can do.

Whereas the initial number of games in the second state was determined based on the number of games in the first state (the number of elapsed games), in the present invention, the second number of games in the second state was paid out. It is determined based on the number of medals. In this way, by changing the reference for determining the number of games in the second state from the number of games to the number of paid-out medals, it is possible to increase the complexity and make the game more interesting.
Further, since the second game number in the second state is determined based on the number of medals paid out by the player himself, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Note that “the number of medals paid out” includes a case where only the medals relating to this push order are paid out, and also a payout including medals of other roles including this push order. Is included.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further configured to end the second state by executing all the games of the second number of games,
Before all the games of the second number of games in the second state are executed, the push order notification is performed, and the combination of symbols 61 related to the push order is stopped and displayed in the predetermined stop mode. When medals are paid out and the game is completed, the number of games that can be played in the second state (hereinafter referred to as “third game number”) is determined based on the number of medals paid out . The game in the second state can be played during the third game number of times.

The initial number of games in the second state was determined based on the number of games in the first state (the number of elapsed games), whereas in the present invention, the third number of games in the second state was paid out. It is determined based on the number of medals. As described above, by setting the reference for determining the number of games in the second state to be a payout number of medals different from the number of elapsed games of the initial number of games, it is possible to increase the complexity and make the game more interesting.
Further, since the third game number of the second state is determined based on the number of medals paid out by the player himself, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Note that “the number of medals paid out” includes a case where only the medals relating to this push order are paid out, and also a payout including medals of other roles including this push order. Is included.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention further draws points when winning the push forward at least during the second state. As a result of the lottery of points, the total number of points acquired is When the predetermined number of transition points is reached, it is possible to shift from the second state to the special state.
Here, the “point lottery” is not limited to being performed only in the second state, and may be performed in other states, for example, in the first state. You may be made to be.

  When the points are drawn in the game in the second state, and the total number of points reaches the predetermined number of transition points, the transition to the special state becomes possible, so the second state is compared with the first state. Can be advantageous to the player. Moreover, since the determination is based on the total number of points rather than a single lottery, the second state can be generally interesting.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further characterized in that the initial number of games and the number of elapsed games are the same.

  As the number of elapsed games, which is the number of games in the first state, and the initial number of games, which is at least the number of games executed during the second state, are the same number, the longer the number of games in the first state, the more special The number of games in the second state that can be changed to the state is also increased by the same number. That is, if the number of games in the first state is increased by one, the number of games in the second state is also reliably increased by the same number of one. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player interested in the fact that the number of games in the first state, which is estimated to be less interested (less advantageous) than in the second state, becomes longer. In addition, by clearly increasing the same number, it is possible to clearly grasp the contents of the profit grant and clearly grasp the contents of the profit grant, rather than vague grants that do not have an actual feeling compared to the increase in the lottery probability, etc. Is possible.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the number of medals paid out before digesting the initial number of games in the second state is the same as the number of second games. It is characterized by that.

  The number of medals paid out before digesting the initial number of games in the first lap of the second state becomes the second number of games in the second lap of the second state, so that the player can Thus, the same number of games as the number of medals acquired in the first lap can be acquired in the second lap. Thereby, a sense of accomplishment can be imparted to the player.

  The number of medals paid out before digesting the second number of games in the second state and the third number of games are the same.

  The number of medals paid out before digesting the second game number in the second lap of the second state becomes the third game number in the third lap of the second state, so that the player can With the power, the same number of games as the number of medals won in the second lap can be obtained in the game in the next third lap. Thereby, a sense of accomplishment can be imparted to the player.

1 is an external front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol table which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol provided in each reel. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the input, control and output of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a block diagram showing a main control means. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing sub-control means. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing a combination of symbols of a bonus combination. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing symbol combinations and the like of re-playing roles (replaying roles). It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing a combination of symbols of AT role. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a winning combination group (a duplicate winning combination (simultaneous winning combination)) and a combination for each stop switch pressing order. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination group (a duplicate winning combination (simultaneous winning combination)) and a combination for each pressing order of stop switches according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing of the state of the game managed by the main control means. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram mainly showing the transition of allowable intervals. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the whole game. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the whole game. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the whole game. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the whole game. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for determining the initial number of games in the first round of the CZ state from the number of elapsed games until the bell navigation (pressing order notification) in the CZ standby state. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for determining the number of games after the second round in the CZ state from the number of payouts. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a lottery table for determining an initial point from the number of initial games. In the embodiment of the present invention, (A) is a lottery table for determining points by lottery at the time of occurrence of bell navigation for each cycle when the number of payouts is 5, and (B) is a case of 8 payouts (C) is a lottery table for determining points by lottery at the time of occurrence of bell navigation for each cycle in the case of 11 payouts. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing a control process executed by the main control means for each game. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the non-permissible section setting process of FIG. 21 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the allowable section setting process of FIG. 21 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 24 is a flowchart showing the CZ standby state setting process of FIG. 23 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an initial point determination process in FIG. 24 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the CZ state first-round setting process in FIG. 23 according to the embodiment of the present invention. 24 is a flowchart showing a setting process after the second round of the CZ state in FIG. 23 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In this specification, in each explanation place, when the definition etc. about the direction are not shown, it is located toward the front of the gaming machine 10 (on the chair installed in front of the gaming machine 10). The direction from the gaming machine 10 toward the player's near side as viewed from the player who is sitting is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” and the up and down directions such as “up” and “down” are also the left and right directions when viewed from the player sitting in front of the gaming machine 10. It means direction, or upward or downward direction. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.

  A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so that the front opening can be opened and closed. And.

  At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. In the approximate center of the upper panel 20, a design 61 on the circumference of three reels 62 (left reel 64 on the left side, middle middle reel 66, right reel 68 on the right side) can be seen. A transmissive symbol display window 16 is formed. When the rotation of all three reels 62 is stopped, the symbol display window 16 is formed so that a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the reel 62 is stopped. . The reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

  In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, there are three stepping motors 65, a total of three reels 62 that are respectively rotated by the stepping motors 65, the stepping motor 65 and the reels. A reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding 62 is disposed. The reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 for detecting that the rotational position of the reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The stepping motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the stepping motor 65 output from the main control means 200 described later.

  Below the symbol display window 16, a credit indicator 87 for displaying the number of credit medals stored, and a total number of medals paid out from the gaming machine 10 are arranged on the left side of the credit indicator 87. A payout number display 88 is provided. These indicators are composed of two 7-segment LED indicators. The 7-segment LED display is composed of 7 segments (LEDs) that can be individually turned on / off to express one character such as decimal Arabic numerals. By providing two 7-segment LED indicators, the credit indicator 87 can display a two-digit stored number, and the payout number indicator 88 can display a two-digit payout number.

A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a medal to be inserted as a condition for starting the game is inserted in advance from a medal insertion slot 38 to be described later, and up to 50 credit medals can be stored as credit medals ( A function of electronically storing and managing the number of inserted sheets as electronic data. Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting medals as game media is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 30.

  Inside the housing 12, in the vicinity of the medal slot 38, a medal for guiding only the legitimate medal to the hopper unit 24 is selected by selecting whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 38 is legitimate. A selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one. The closing sensor 92 is provided with three selector sensors (not shown) in the passage. The inserted medals are arranged so as to be detected at the order of the three selector sensors and at a predetermined time interval (timing).

In addition, a medal passage (not shown) is provided inside the housing 12, and medals excluded as non-regular medals by the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. Then, it is paid out from a medal payout exit 28 described later.
Specifically, in the medal selector 17, although not particularly shown, a medal inserted through the medal slot 38 is stored in the hopper unit 24 by operation of a cancel coil using an electromagnet, and a medal payout It is formed so as to be able to be switched to a passage that advances from the outlet 28 to a medal tray 26 described later. Thereby, it is possible to switch between storing the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 38 as credit medals or paying them out to the medal tray 26.

  Below the medal slot 38 is provided a settlement switch 36 for paying out all medals credited by the credit function.

  Three stop switches 50 corresponding to the three reels 62 are provided at the center of the operation unit 30 to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 has a left stop switch L for stopping the left reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right reel 68. ing. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels 62, and after the start of display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of reels 62, the variation display of the symbols 61 of the reels 62 is individually displayed by the player's operation. It is for stopping.

  On the left side of the stop switch 50, there is provided a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 on the reel 62 by the player's operation.

  Above the start switch 40, a bet switch 32 can be inserted from the number of medals inserted from the stored credit medals (number of credited medals) until the maximum number inserted (specifically three) is reached. There is provided a max bet switch 34 for reducing the number of medals to replace three medals and a single bet switch 35 for subtracting one medal from the credited medals to replace one medal.

On the right side of the max bet switch 34, an effect button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined effect is provided.
On the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged (see FIG. 3).

The door opening / closing switch 19 is a door sensor that is installed on the housing 12 side and detects whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on (ON state) by the contact sensor due to the proximity of the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19. As the door 14 is opened, the rear surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and is turned off (OFF state) by the contact sensor. Of course, the present invention is not limited to the contact sensor, and the opening / closing of the front door 14 may be detected by an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like.
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with a setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later. The setting change switch 46 is provided on the back surface of the front door 14 (not shown), but is also used as a reset switch described later.

  The setting indicator 89 displays the setting value when setting a setting value, which will be described later, of the winning probability by a small LED of 7 segments. The setting indicator 89 displays the setting value of the gaming machine 10, but it is provided inside the housing 12, specifically on the back of the front door 14, so that it cannot be seen from the outside. After setting the value, the display is canceled.

In the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, medals can be stored and a hopper unit 24 that can pay out medals, and a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component. Are arranged (see FIG. 3).
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

  This hopper unit 24 is provided with a hopper motor 95 that pays out medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by driving, and detects the medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one. The payout sensor 94 and the auxiliary control tank 200 which is provided in the vicinity of the auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24 and detects that the medal in the auxiliary tank is full and will be described later. And an overflow sensor 96 for outputting a signal.

  Although not specifically shown, the payout sensor 94 includes a payout sensor A and a payout sensor B that are arranged at a predetermined distance. In the timing chart when the medals pass in a normal state, both sensors can shift to the on state when the hopper motor 95 is being driven (on state).

  A medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case is formed at the lower portion of the front door 14. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can start a game by inserting a predetermined number (specifically, 3) of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or the single bet switch 35 or by inserting medals. To do. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the reel 62 starts to rotate and the game is started, and a winning lottery of winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is performed. Then, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the reel 62 to match the result of the winning lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each reel 62 and the winning lottery result. The gaming machine 10 determines that the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line according to the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stoppage (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined role is aligned on the line) This is a line to which the profit is awarded, and is hereinafter referred to as the active line 86.) When the player stops on the line, the player is given a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. . As a result, one game is completed.

Specifically, the effective line 86 includes a plurality of symbols 61 that can be visually recognized from the symbol display window 16 among the symbols 61 respectively displayed on the three reels 62. Of the lines penetrating all of the reels 62 (which can be bent in the middle), the lines define the arrangement of the combinations of symbols 61 effective for winning a prize. This line becomes the active line 86 by betting a predetermined number of wagers (a predetermined number, which is 3 in the present embodiment). The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is composed of only one connecting the middle stages of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66, and the right reel 68.
Of the front door 14, a section notification lamp 79 is provided between the credit indicator 87 and the payout number display 88 to notify that the current performance state is an “allowable section” to be described later.

This section notification lamp 79 is turned on by the main control means 200 when the production state shifts from “non-permissible section”, which will be described later, to “allowed section”, and is always lit while the production state is “allowable section”. Has been. Then, the section notification lamp 79 is turned off by the main control means 200 when the effect state has shifted from “allowable section” to “non-permissible section”.
The section notification lamp 79 is not limited to the one described above. For example, one dot or lighting in the area where the two-digit 7-segment display of the payout number display 88 or the credit display 87 is displayed. You may implement by a lamp etc.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the surfaces of the left reel 64, the middle reel 66 and the right reel 68, “red 7 (R7), blue 7 (B7), bar 1 (BR1), bar 2 (BR2), cherry ( A plurality of various symbols 61 of “CH), watermelon 1 (W1), watermelon 2 (W2), bell (B1), replay (RP), and blank (BL)” are formed. And as shown in FIGS. 8-10, the combination of these symbols is provided corresponding to the multiple types of combination.
These symbols 61 are formed by sticking tapes on which the respective symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel 62. Note that the number (frame number) of the symbol 61 in FIG. 2 is not a physical number attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel 62, but is a virtual number for controlling the stop of each symbol 61. This is for specifying a specific symbol 61 in the program.

  The front door 14 is provided with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning of the role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. This effect device 70 is effect execution means for effecting based on a sub-control means 400 described later, and includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, and a display device 84.

  The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

  The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

  The display device 84 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various images on the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 includes a main control unit 200 (also referred to as a main control board or a main control device) that controls a game state (game progress) by advancing the game, and information transmitted from the main control unit 200 ( Command), the sub-control means 400 (the sub-control board and the sub-control device) controls the production according to the progress of the game and performs the control mainly for giving the information about the game content to the player. Also called).

  The main control unit 200 and the sub control unit 400 are connected by one-way communication from the main control unit 200 to the sub control unit 400 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control unit 200. Communication in the reverse direction from the control means 400 to the main control means 200 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main control means 200 includes a closing sensor 92, a bet switch 32, a start switch 40, a stop switch 50, a setting change switch 46, a settlement switch 36, a door opening / closing switch 19, a power switch 44, a setting key switch 45, and a reel position sensor 63. , Receiving the input of the payout sensor 94 and overflow sensor 96, and operating the reel unit 60, the hopper unit 24, the external concentration terminal board 18, the setting indicator 89, the credit indicator 87, the payout number indicator 88 and the section notification lamp 79. Control. The sub-control means 400 receives signals from the effect button switch 42 and the main control means 200, and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the display device 84. On the output side of the sub-control means 400, the display device 84, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 as the effect device 70 are connected.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the main control board having the main control means 200 and the sub control board having the sub control means 400 are housed in dedicated board cases, respectively. Specifically, the main control board of the main control means 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control board of the sub control means 400 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.

  The main control means 200 and the sub control means 400 are constituted by a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores programs executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the programs, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a normal game that is normally performed is provided. There is a replay time (RT) game in which the probability of winning a re-game role (replay role) is set higher (or lower) than the normal game. Further, the main control means 200 is provided with a bonus game executed by winning a bonus transition combination. These games are controlled by the main control means 200.

In the present embodiment, as a combination, there is provided a push order that allows a medal to be paid out when the procedure of the stop operation is correct.
In the present embodiment, the assist time (AT) state for assisting to stop the combination of the symbols 61 related to the combination on the effective line 86 by notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50 and the replay. An assist replay time (ART) state consisting of a replay time (RT) state in which a time game is possible is provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, an allowable section (so-called advantageous section, that is, a CZ standby state, a CZ state, an ART preparation state, and an ART state) that allows the suggestion of the stop operation procedure, and the suggestion of the stop operation procedure are provided. A non-permissible section that is not allowed is provided.
The non-permissible section from the permissible section by performing at least one notification (push order notice) of the procedure of the stop operation of the push order that will obtain the maximum payout number (11 sheets in the present embodiment). The transition to is made possible.

  Also, in this embodiment, two levels of the maximum number of games are provided, but such two levels are not provided, and only one of the high probability state and the normal probability state is set. Also good.

The permissible section includes a special state (ART) that is more advantageous than normal, a CZ state (chance zone state) as a second state that can be shifted to the special state, and a CZ state that can be shifted to the CZ state as the second state. It has a CZ standby state (chance zone standby state) as one state.
In the CZ standby state as the first state, the pushing order (specifically, BEA_1, BEA_2, BEA_3, BEB_1, (see FIG. 8) that obtains the maximum payout number (11 sheets in the present embodiment) is obtained. It is formed so that it is continued until the push order notification, so-called bell navigation, is performed after winning.
In the present embodiment, here, as described above, the push order is limited so that the maximum payout number can be obtained. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and the push order that is not the maximum payout number is used. You can also help.

  Transition from the CZ state to the ART ready state in which the transition to the ART state is confirmed by satisfying a predetermined condition (a total of points described later reaches 10 points), and transition from the ART ready state to the ART state. Become.

In the AT state, “winning symbol” may be notified instead of “pushing order”, or both “pressing order” and “winning symbol” may be notified.
In this embodiment, the ART preparation state is shifted to the ART state. However, the CZ state can be shifted to the ART state without going through the ART preparation state.

Further, an external concentration terminal board 18 is provided on the right side from the front in the housing 12.
The external concentration terminal board 18 is used to output game data to the outside of the gaming machine 10, and is connected to the main control means 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is a terminal board provided. Further, the external concentration terminal board 18 is connected to a hall computer (not shown) managed by a game island facility (for example, a data device) or a hall manager of the game hall.
The external concentration terminal board 18 outputs signals relating to the following information.
(1) Information regarding medal insertion (2) Information regarding medal payout (3) Information regarding bonus game (4) Information regarding AT status (5) Information regarding error (6) Information regarding presence / absence of change of setting value (7) Front door Information on 14 open / closed states

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control means 200 includes a role lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout control means 240, a game control means 250, an effect state control means 260, and a set value selection means 265. , Lottery value storage means 270, permissible section transition lottery means 275, level lottery means 280, game number count means 290, game number determination means 295, maximum game number determination means 300, initial point determination means 310, initial game number determination means 320 , Normal point determination means 330, allowable section end condition determination means 340, and transmission means 390. Details of each means will be described later. Note that the above-described means (for example, the production state control means 260) may be included in the sub-control means 400 instead of the main control means 200, or both the main control means 200 and the sub-control means 400 may be included. You may make it have divided into.

With the above configuration, the main control means 200 performs lottery of the combination, controls the rotation and stop of the reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the reels 62 stop, and advances the game. Will function.
The main control means 200 is for controlling the game and is for proceeding with the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the specified number of bets (three) is set, one active line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34 or the single bet switch 35. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified bet number (three) is set, the bet number is fixed and either of a plurality of combinations is won by the combination lottery means 210 or A lottery lottery (role drawing) is performed. At almost the same time as the lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the reel 62 in the previous game. After a lapse, all three reels 62 start to rotate.

After starting the rotation of the reel 62, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, after executing the process of accelerating the reel 62, a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the reel 62 is the reference position) is established. Then, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation enabled state).
Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three reels 62 is stopped.
At this time, when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed such that a profit is given to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is arranged on the active line 86.

The role lottery means 210 is a means provided in the main control means 200, and is for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing a plurality of roles in response to the operation of the start switch 40. .
The lottery value storage means 270, which will be described later, has a plurality of lottery tables for determining whether or not the winning combination has been won, corresponding to the set value and the gaming state (normal game, bonus game, inside bonus, etc.). And stored in the ROM of the main control means 200.
The combination lottery means 210 generates predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts a predetermined lottery data stored in the lottery value storage means 270 described later and an integer value within a predetermined range. The random number extracted from among the random numbers is compared to determine whether or not the winning is made. The part lottery process by the part lottery means 210 is performed in step 111 (see FIG. 21) described later.

  The winning probability used for the winning lottery of the winning lottery means 210 is formed to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a preprogrammed range by the winning lottery table (see FIG. 11) of the lottery value storage means 270 described later. Yes. Specifically, by operating the setting key switch 45 in the housing 12 for changing the setting value that is a value for defining the winning probability, any one of the plurality of setting values is specified. The winning probability can be changed by selecting a set value.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery of the function related to notification of operation procedures such as the lottery to allow section and the lottery to shift to the AT state (or ART state) has the same winning probability in all setting values. The lottery probability of the lottery is determined so that there is no setting difference.

In the present embodiment, in the case of “with setting difference” in which the winning probability used for the winning lottery varies depending on the set value, in principle, the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability, which is advantageous for the player. It is defined that it can be.
Specifically, the role of “with setting difference” is the RBB1 role and the RBB2 role (see FIG. 6).

  Note that the role of “with setting difference” is not necessarily limited to the fact that the winning probability of all the combinations increases as the setting value increases, but some of the roles increase as the setting value increases. However, the winning probabilities of some other roles may be the same. In addition, the higher the set value, the lower the winning probability of some other roles, but it is set to be advantageous to the player considering the player's profit as a whole. It may be like that.

  In the present embodiment, the set values are set in six stages of set values 1 to 6, but are not particularly limited to this. For example, the set values are “1, 3, 6”, “ It is sufficient if there are a plurality of stages such as “2, 4 and 6” and “1 and 6”.

In the present embodiment, as the roles to be drawn by the role lottery means 210, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, if divided roughly, a small role (a role accompanied by paying out medals), a re-playing role (a player's possession) A combination that allows the next game to be started without using a medal (a so-called replay combination) and a bonus transition combination (a combination that accompanies the transition of the game state) are provided.
Specifically, the small combination includes an AT combination that is awarded when the pressing order of the stop switch 50 shown in FIG. 8 is operated in a predetermined order, and is not operated in the predetermined order. In this case, the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, the re-playing combination includes a pressing order replay combination that wins when the pressing order of the stop switch 50 shown in FIG. 7 is operated in a predetermined order. For example, in the predetermined gaming state, When the replay is won and operated in the predetermined order, the RT2 transition symbol (RT2 promotion RP) is stopped and displayed. When the replay is not operated in the predetermined order, the normal replay symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6 to FIG. 10, the combination drawn by the combination lottery means 210 will be described more specifically.
Note that the winning combinations drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 are not limited to those shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 6, as the bonus transition combination, there are the BB combination of RBB1 combination and RBB2 combination, and the RBB combination of RBB3 combination to RBB5 combination. In the case of RBB1 combination, the symbol combination is the left reel 64, the middle reel 66 and right reel 68 in the order (hereinafter the same) are “B7, B7, B7”, and the payout (medal payout number) is 0. In the case of RBB3 combination, the symbol combination is “B7, B7, BR1”, and the payout (medal payout number) is 0.

As shown in FIG. 7, as a replay role (replay role), NRP_1 to NRP_6 normal replay role, URP_1, URP_2 promoted replay role, DRP_1, DRP_2 tumble replay role, CH_1 to CH_9 cherry role, WM_1 to WM_7 Watermelon play role, CRP_1 chance replay role A, CRP_2 to CRP_4 chance replay role B, CRP_5, CRP_6 chance replay role C, PRP_1 to PRP4 P replay role A, PRP_5 to PRP_12 P replay role B, 7RP_1 7RP_7 has 7 replay A roles, 7RP_8, F7RP ~ 5 to F7RP_10 has 7 replay B roles, F7RP_1 to F7RP_4 has F7 replay roles, and the symbol combinations are NRP_1 "RP, RP, RP", URP_ "RP, RP, CH" and the like, dividend (medal payout number) is, no (but the next game a game can be started without a medal) has become.
Here, the above-described cherry role of CH_1 to CH_9, watermelon play role of WM_1 to WM_7, chance replay role of CRP_1, chance replay role of CRP_2 to CRP_4, chance replay role of CRP_5 and CRP_6 are implemented in this embodiment. "Rare role" in form. The “rare role” is not limited to these replay roles, and may be set as a cherry role as a small role or a watermelon role, or may be both a small role and a replay role. .

  As shown in FIG. 8, as the winning combination (AT combination), L1st correct answer bell A of BEA_1, BEA_2, C, R1st correct answer bell A of BEA_3, L1st correct answer bell B of BEB_1, C, R1st correct answer bell B of BEB_2-BEB_4. , BEC_1 L1st correct answer bell C, BEC_2 to BEC_4 C, R1st correct answer bell C, etc., and the symbol combinations include BEA_1 “RP, CH, CH”, BEA_3 “B1, B1, B1”, etc. The number of medal payouts is 11 for L1st correct answer bell A, C, R1st correct answer bell A, 8 for L1st correct answer bell B, C, R1st correct answer bell B, 5 for L1st correct answer bell C, C, R1st correct answer bell C And so on.

As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, NRP, URP1, DRP1, ATA1, etc. are provided as names of winning combination groups.
In the NRP, as a result of the winning combination lottery, the normal replay winning combination and the 7 replay A winning combinations are won simultaneously (duplicate winning). In URP1, the normal replay role and the promoted replay role are won simultaneously (duplicate wins). In DRP1, a normal replay role and a fall replay role are won simultaneously (duplicate wins). In ATA1, L1st correct answer bell A, L1st stop three-piece combination A, L1st stop three-piece combination B, middle AT1_A, right AT1_A, etc. are won simultaneously (duplicate win).

  The reel control means 220 is a means provided in the main control means 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each reel 62 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. Note that the reel control means 220 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (pushing order) when the stop switches 50 are operated to stop meets a predetermined condition as necessary. The processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step 116 (see FIG. 21) described later.

  The stop symbol determination means 230 is a means included in the main control means 200, and stores the combination of symbols 61 on the active line 86 when all the reels 62 are stopped, and determines a winning or the like. . The processing by the stop symbol determination means 230 is performed in step 118 (see FIG. 21) described later.

The payout control means 240 is for performing predetermined processing such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small role is winning as a result of the determination by the stop symbol determining means 230. The processing by the payout control means 240 is performed in step 118 (see FIG. 21) described later.
The game control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 250 is roughly divided into a normal game control means 251, an RT control means 252, a bonus game control means 253, and a bonus internal medium control means 254. .

  The normal game control means 251 controls the progress of the normal game. Here, the normal game means a game other than an RT game (replay time game) by the RT control means 252 described later, a bonus game by the bonus game control means 253, or a bonus internal medium game by the bonus internal medium control means 254, RT0 and RT1 are included (see FIG. 11).

  The RT control means 252 controls the progress of the RT game. Here, the RT game includes RT2 (see FIG. 11).

The bonus game control means 253 controls the bonus game (see FIG. 11).
The bonus game is transferred by aligning the symbols of the bonus transition role on the active line 86 inside the bonus, so-called RB is continuously operated, and in the present embodiment, the bonus transition role is set for each bonus transition role. The process ends with the payout of medals exceeding the prescribed number, and the process proceeds to RT0 (see FIG. 11).

  The bonus internal medium control means 254 controls the bonus internal medium game. This internal bonus game is transferred when the bonus transition combination is won and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line 86. Then, the bonus game is finished by aligning the symbols of the bonus transition combination with the active line 86 in the inside of the bonus (transition to the bonus game).

  The production state control means 260 is for controlling the production state. The production state is roughly divided into a normal state, a CZ standby state, a CZ state, an ART preparation state, and an ART state.

The non-permissible section is a state in which notification of the stop operation order is not permitted, and is a normal performance state (a so-called normal state).
Here, in the present embodiment, all the data related to the function related to the notification of the operation procedure and the like are set to be initialized when shifting from the allowable section to the non-permissible section.

  In a game in the normal state of the non-permissible section, when a predetermined predetermined combination (rare combination in the present embodiment) is won in the combination lottery, a lottery for shifting to the allowable section is performed. The winning probability of the lottery transition to the allowable section is determined for each predetermined combination and is formed so as not to fluctuate due to a difference in setting values. In addition, the transition lottery is formed so that various processes do not differ depending on the specified number or set value. Specifically, as a result of the winning combination lottery, when the predetermined rare combination is won, the transfer lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability that is not different depending on the set value. Of course, the transition lottery is not limited to being performed with a predetermined winning probability determined in advance when a predetermined rare combination is won as a result of the combination lottery. In this case, it may be performed with a predetermined winning probability when winning in the role lottery.

The CZ standby state as the first state is a state that is first implemented after the transition from the non-permissible section to the permissible section is confirmed. This CZ standby state can be shifted to the CZ state as the second state.
In the present embodiment, the notification of the procedure for stopping the pressing order of the maximum payout number (11 in this embodiment) (the pressing order notification, specifically, bell navigation) is permitted at least once. It is formed so that the transition from the section to the non-permissible section becomes possible.
The push order notification is set for the maximum payout number, but can be set when the maximum payout number is not used.

This CZ standby state is formed so as to continue until the push order (push order bell) of the maximum payout number (11 in this embodiment) is won and the push order notification (bell navigation) is performed. .
The count value counted in the game in the CZ standby state as the first state required until the push order combination (push order bell) of the maximum payout number is won and the push order notification is performed is counted. The period of the game executed during the CZ state as the second state is formed so as to be determinable based on this count value.
Specifically, this count value is set to the number of games (the number of elapsed games) in the first state (CZ standby state).
The period of the game executed at least during the second state (CZ state) is set to the initial number of games as the maximum number of games executed at least during the second state (CZ state).
That is, in the CZ standby state, a game is performed until a push order notification (bell navigation) relating to the maximum payout number is performed. The number of games until the push order notification is performed in the CZ standby state is defined as “the number of elapsed games”. The number of elapsed games is set to the initial number of games as the maximum number of games in the first round when the state shifts to the CZ state as will be described later.

The CZ state as the second state is formed so as to end by executing all the games of the initial number of games. Even if all of the initial number of games are executed, if the CZ state ends without determining the ART preparation state and the transition to the ART state, the process returns to the non-permissible section.
Before all the games of the initial number of games in the second state are executed, the push order notification (bell navigation) is performed, and the combination of the symbols 61 relating to the push order is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode and the medal is paid out. When the game is finished and the game is finished, the second number of games that can be played in the CZ state as the second state based on the number of medals paid out (specifically, the maximum number of the second lap in the CZ state) The number of games) is determined, and the game in the second state (CZ state) can be played during the second number of games. That is, the maximum number of games in the second lap in the CZ state is the same as the number of medals paid out in the push order notification in the first lap.
Here, when the winning combination is won during the first round of the second state (CZ state) described above, a lottery of points is performed.

  As a result of point drawing, when the total number of points earned reaches a predetermined number of transition points (specifically, 10 points), it is possible to transition from the second state to the ART ready state and the special state ART state. If it has not reached, the process moves to the next cycle (here, the second cycle) of the CZ state.

  Further, the CZ state as the second state is formed so as to end by executing all the games of the second game number (the maximum number of games in the second lap of the CZ state) without performing the push order notification (bell navigation). Has been. If completed, the process returns to the non-permissible section.

Before all the games of the second number of games (the maximum number of games in the second lap in the CZ state) in the second state (CZ state) are executed, a push order notification (bell navigation) is performed, and When the combination of symbols 61 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode and medals are paid out and the game (the second lap of the CZ state) is completed, the second state (based on the number of medals paid out) The third number of games that can be played in the (CZ state) (the maximum number of games in the third lap in the CZ state) is determined, and the game in the second state (CZ state) is determined as the third number of games (the maximum in the third lap in the CZ state). It is possible to play a game for a period of (number of games).
Here, when the winning combination is won during the second round of the second state (CZ state) described above, a lottery of points is performed.

  As a result of the lottery, when the total number of initial points in the CZ standby state and points acquired in this CZ state reaches a predetermined number of transition points (specifically, 10 points), the ART is prepared from the second state. It is configured to be able to shift to the ART state as a state and a special state.

Further, the CZ state as the second state is terminated by executing all the games of the third game number (the maximum number of games in the third lap of the CZ state) without performing push order notification (bell navigation) on the way. It is formed as follows. If completed, the process returns to the non-permissible section.
Before all the games of the third game number (the maximum number of games in the third lap in the CZ state) in the second state (CZ state) are executed, the push order notification (bell navigation) is performed and When the combination of symbols 61 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode and medals are paid out and the game ends, the second state (CZ state) that can be played in the second state (CZ state) based on the number of medals paid out. The number of 4 games (the maximum number of games in the fourth lap in the CZ state) is determined, and the game in the second state (CZ state) can be played during the period of the fourth number of games (the maximum number of games in the fourth lap in the CZ state). It is said.

Here, when the winning combination is won during the third round of the second state (CZ state) described above, a lottery of points is performed.
As a result of the lottery, when the total number of initial points in the CZ standby state and points acquired in this CZ state reaches a predetermined number of transition points (specifically, 10 points), the ART is prepared from the second state. It is configured to be able to shift to the ART state as a state and a special state.

  Further, the CZ state as the second state is terminated by executing all the games of the fourth game number (the maximum number of games in the fourth lap of the CZ state) without performing push order notification (bell navigation) in the middle. It is formed as follows. If completed, the process returns to the non-permissible section.

Before all the games of the fourth game number (the maximum number of games in the fourth lap in the CZ state) in the second state (CZ state) are executed, the push order notification (bell navigation) is performed and When the combination of symbols 61 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode and medals are paid out and the game ends, the second state (CZ state) that can be played in the second state (CZ state) based on the number of medals paid out. The number of 5 games (the maximum number of games in the fifth lap in the CZ state) is determined, and the game in the second state (CZ state) can be played for the period of the fifth game number (the maximum number of games in the fifth lap in the CZ state). It is said.
Here, when the winning combination is won during the fourth round of the second state (CZ state) described above, a lottery of points is performed.

  As a result of the lottery, when the total number of initial points in the CZ standby state and points acquired in this CZ state reaches a predetermined number of transition points (specifically, 10 points), the ART is prepared from the second state. It is configured to be able to shift to the ART state as a state and a special state.

  Further, the CZ state as the second state is completed by executing all the games of the fifth game number (the maximum number of games in the fifth lap of the CZ state) without performing push order notification (bell navigation) on the way. It is formed as follows. If completed, the process returns to the non-permissible section.

Before all the games of the fifth game number (the maximum number of games in the fifth lap of the CZ state) in the second state (CZ state) are executed, a push order notification (bell navigation) is performed and When the combination of symbols 61 is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode and medals are paid out and the game ends, the second state (CZ state) that can be played in the second state (CZ state) based on the number of medals paid out. The number of 5 games (the maximum number of games in the fifth lap in the CZ state) is determined, and the game in the second state (CZ state) can be played for the period of the fifth game number (the maximum number of games in the fifth lap in the CZ state). It is said.
Here, when a winning combination is won during the fifth lap of the second state (CZ state) described above, a lottery of points is performed.
As a result of the lottery, when the total number of initial points in the CZ standby state and points acquired in the CZ state reaches a predetermined number of transition points (specifically, 10 points), the ART is ready from the second state. And it is formed to be able to shift to the ART state as a special state. In the lottery of the 5th lap in the CZ state, it is set so that 10 points can always be obtained with a probability of 100% (FIG. 20). Therefore, when the point lottery in the fifth round of the CZ state is executed, the state can be shifted to the ART state.

In this embodiment, since the ART state is acquired by acquiring 10 points in the CZ state in the final fifth lap, the ART state acquisition method in the CZ state is (1) total There is an impression that there is only one kind of point, but it is not particularly limited to this.
Specifically, as shown below, the ART state acquisition method in the CZ state includes (1) acquiring the ART state by total points and (2) acquiring the ART state by the number of laps of the CZ state. And may have two types.
(1) ART state acquisition by total points acquired in CZ state Specifically, when each point in CZ state is triggered by Bell Navi and the total number of acquired points reaches a predetermined transition point number (10 points), The ART state can be acquired.
Here, since the CZ state shifts to the next lap in response to Bell Navi, acquiring the points except for the case where the Bell Navi is generated in the game of the maximum number of games means that the maximum number of games in the CZ state is all It means not digesting.
However, if the maximum number of games in each CZ state is consumed before the predetermined number of transition points is reached, ART cannot be obtained.

(2) Obtaining the ART state based on the number of laps in the CZ state Even if an attempt is made to obtain the ART state with the above points, if the number of points obtained in each CZ state is small, the lap will be repeated many times. When the number of laps is reached (specifically, for example, 5 laps, of course, the number of laps is not limited to 5 but may be other numerical values), the ART state can be acquired.
Here, in the CZ state of a fixed number of laps (5th lap), if the maximum number of games set in the CZ state is digested without generating a bell navigation, the ART state cannot be acquired. "To reach the number of laps (5 laps)" means that the CZ state where the bell navigation has occurred has reached a certain number of laps (maximum number of games).
In the CZ state that reaches a certain number of laps (5 laps), a bell navigation is generated, so points are automatically acquired.
In this embodiment, since the points to be acquired are set to reach the predetermined number of transition points (10 points), it seems that the ART state is acquired by the points, but in practice, the number of laps Has acquired the ART state. In the CZ state that has reached a certain number of laps, the acquisition of the ART state may be confirmed when a bell navigation occurs regardless of the acquired points.
Here, the ART state acquisition method may be only the above (1), may be only the above (2), or may be enabled by either (1) or (2). Alternatively, either (1) or (2) may be possible.

The ART ready state can be shifted from the CZ state, and shifts when the total number of points reaches 10 points in the point lottery during the CZ state. In this ART preparation state, the state shifts to the RT3 state, and the state shifts to the ART state when the ART start condition is satisfied.
The ART state is an assist replay time state including an AT state in which a so-called assist operation is notified, and an RT state in which the winning probability of replay is high.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has an assist time (AT) state in which more benefits (profits) can be given than in the normal state. The AT state is a state in which assistance for stopping the combination of the symbols 61 related to the combination on the effective line 86 by notifying the stop operation order of the stop switch 50 is possible.

  In the AT state, when the production state shifts to the AT state, a game is started in which the push order of the selected small role is notified, and the stop switch 50 is operated according to the notified push order, so that The combination of symbols can be stopped and displayed. For this reason, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small combination are paid out. In the present embodiment, the AT state is controlled by the main control means 200 side. The “ART” state is a game state of “RT game” and “AT game”.

  In the present embodiment, the ART state is set such that 50 games can be used as the initial number of games. When the number of played games reaches 50 times, the “ART state” is terminated. Is set to Of course, the termination condition of the ART state is not limited to this, and may be various other conditions such as termination when a predetermined payout number is reached, or a combination thereof.

In addition, even if a predetermined end condition is set in advance, the ART state can be changed by determining the additional number of end games, etc. by performing a predetermined extra lottery at a predetermined opportunity. May be possible.
In addition, the ART state may be ended when the number of medals acquired (paid to the player) by the player during the ART reaches a predetermined payout number. Further, the predetermined number that can be executed may be added by a predetermined lottery.
Further, the termination condition of the ART state may be set to other conditions such that a specific score can be obtained as the game progresses and the total of the score reaches a predetermined score.

  The setting value selection means 265 can select a specific setting value from a plurality of preset setting values by an external operation (specifically, an operation according to a predetermined procedure of the setting key switch 45 or the setting change switch 46). It is a thing.

  Specifically, the set value selection means 265 determines that the door sensor (the door opening / closing switch 19) is not in the ON state (the front door 14 is in the closed state), that is, the front door 14 is in the open state, and further sets When the start switch for change processing (specifically, the setting key switch 45) is operated and it is determined that the switch is in the ON state, the state shifts to a state where setting change processing is possible. The setting value selection means 265 does not shift to the setting change process unless the front door 14 is in an open state and the setting key switch 45 is in an ON state in order to increase safety as a countermeasure against fraud. .

  Further, the setting value selection means 265 updates the setting value when the setting change switch 46 is operated to the on state in a state where the setting change processing is possible. Specifically, 1 is added to the update of the set value, and the setting value 1 is shifted to the upper limit of the set value (set value 6). By repeating this update of the set value, the shift to the next set value is repeated.

In a state in which this setting change process is possible, the set value selection means 265 determines whether or not the start switch 40 is turned on. If it is determined that the start switch 40 is detected, the setting key switch 45 is further turned off. The set value is confirmed by entering the state.
Here, the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed will be described below.
Generally, the hall manager of the game hall with the front door 14 opened performs work related to the change of the set value.

  The setting key switch 45 is configured to be switchable between an on state (ON position) and an off state (OFF position).

  If the setting key switch 45 is in the ON state (ON position) when the power switch 44 is in the ON state (power-on), the setting value can be changed (setting change processing). It is formed to transition. By returning the setting key switch 45 to the off state (OFF position), the setting change state is released, the setting value cannot be changed, and a normal game can be executed. The set value is configured to be stored and held by the backup function (power supply) even when the power switch is turned OFF (power cut-off). The stored setting value is read when the power switch 44 is turned on (ON position), and is set so that the read setting value is adopted as long as it does not shift to the setting change state. Yes. When the setting change state is entered, the read setting value becomes the initial value at the time of setting change work.

  The lottery value storage means 270 is for storing lottery value information (winning probability of winning a lottery) for use in a lottery for each of a plurality of types of setting values. Further, the lottery value storage means 270 stores lottery value information (winning probability of winning lottery) for each different gaming state for each set value. This different game state means each game state such as a normal game, a bonus game, or inside a bonus.

The permissible section transition lottery means 275 stores in advance whether or not the transition to the permissible section is made when a predetermined transition lottery such as cherry, watermelon, chance replay A or the like is won as a result of the part lottery during the non-permissible section. This is for determining by lottery using the winning probability.
In the present embodiment, the above-described transition lottery is won, and furthermore, based on the result of the transition lottery, the presence / absence of transition to the allowable section is determined. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this. Instead of having the above-described allowable section transition lottery means 275, as a result of the combination lottery, the above-described transition lottery combination may be entered into the allowable section by winning.

In the present embodiment, when determining the maximum number of games and points in the CZ state, the probability of lottery and a preset numerical level are more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state and the normal probability state. As described above, two levels are set, ie, a high probability state in which the level of the maximum number of games is set high.
The level lottery means 280 is used for determining, by lottery, the state of the normal probability state or the high probability state described above when determining the maximum number of games.

  The level lottery means 280 determines, by lottery, whether the above-described level in the permissible section is set to the normal probability state or the high probability state in the non-permissible section when winning the transition to the permissible section is won. (See step 134 in FIG. 22).

The number-of-games counting means 290 counts the number of games for each lap in the CZ standby state and CZ state, and stores the counted number of games.
The number-of-games counting means 290 counts and stores the number of games (elapsed number of games) from when the CZ standby state starts until the notification of the pushing order of the maximum payout number is performed.
In addition, the game number counting means 290 counts the number of games in the first lap in the CZ state up to the maximum number of games (the same number as the number of elapsed games in the CZ standby state), and a push order notification (Bell Navi) is issued in the middle. If played, the game is counted up to the number of times played.
In addition, the game number counting means 290 counts the number of games after the second lap in the CZ state up to the maximum number of games (second to fifth games), and a push order notification (Bell Navi) is performed in the middle. If it is lost, the game is counted up to the number of times.

The number-of-games determination means 295 is for determining whether the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting means 290 is set in various ways and whether a predetermined number of games has been reached.
The number-of-games determination unit 295 stores the number of games when the push order notification (bell navigation) relating to the maximum payout number is performed as the number of elapsed games in the number of games in the CZ standby state counted by the number-of-games counting unit 290.

The game number determination means 295 determines whether or not the number of games in the first lap in the CZ state counted by the game number counting means 290 has reached the maximum number of games (the same number as the number of elapsed games in the CZ standby state). judge. Note that if it has been reached, the first round is completed.
Further, the game number determination means 295 determines whether or not the number of games after the second lap in the CZ state counted by the game number counting means 290 has reached the maximum number of games (second to fifth game numbers). To do. In addition, when it arrives without pushing order alerting | reporting, the circumference | surroundings are complete | finished.

The initial game number determination means 320 is the maximum number of games in the first round of the CZ state based on the number of elapsed games in the CZ standby state and the level of the current maximum number of games (normal probability state or high probability state). This is for determining the initial number of games (see FIG. 17).
The initial number of games is determined from 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 30 in the normal probability state, and 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 35 in the high probability state. Determined from times.

The maximum number-of-games determination means 300 determines the maximum number of games in the second and subsequent laps in the CZ state based on the number of payouts by winning the pushing order for the previous lap and the current level (normal probability state or high probability state). This is for determining the number of times (number of second to fifth games) (see FIG. 18).
The maximum number of games is determined from among 5, 8 or 11 in the normal probability state, and is determined from 8, 11 or 14 in the high probability state.

  The initial point determination means 310 is for determining an initial point by lottery based on a lottery table predetermined for each initial number of games when a push order notification (bell navigation) is performed in the CZ standby state. (See FIG. 19).

  When the push order notification (bell navigation) is performed in the first to fifth laps of the CZ state, the normal point determining means 330 is based on a predetermined lottery table based on the payout number of the push order and each period. This is for determining a normal point by lottery using (see FIG. 20).

Note that the normal point determination means 330 sets the lottery probability so that 10 points can always be acquired as the normal points when the CZ state is the fifth lap (see FIG. 20).
The permissible section end condition determining means 340 is for determining whether or not to end the permissible section. Specifically, the permissible section end condition determining means 340 includes a first end condition for ending the permissible section and an effect that can suggest a stop operation procedure (push order navigation relating to at least one maximum payout number). ) At least once to determine whether or not the second end condition that enables the end of the allowable section has been achieved, and the allowable section is ended if it is determined that the second end condition has been achieved. It is something to be made.

  The first end condition is that the number of games after the transition to the allowable section reaches 1500 times, the maximum number of games in the CZ state (initial number of games, number of second to fifth games) The predetermined number of games in the ART state has been reached.

  The permissible section end condition determining means 340 counts the number of games since the transition to the permissible section to determine the first end condition, and when the count reaches 1500 times, the first end is determined. Determine that the condition has been achieved. The number of games 1500 is not limited to the number of games, and may be other games.

Although not shown in particular, the number of finished games in the ART state (specifically, 50 times may be increased by adding, etc.) through the ART preparation state is also set as the first termination condition. ing.
That is, when the number of games counted during the ART state reaches the number of times of end game (50 times), the allowable section end condition determining unit 340 determines that the first end condition is satisfied and ends the allowable section.

  In addition, the allowable section end condition determining means 340 wins the pushing order whose payout number is the maximum acquired number in the allowable section to determine the second end condition, and the stop operation notification effect of the combination, It is determined whether or not so-called push order navigation has been performed.

The transmission unit 390 is for transmitting a signal (command) to the sub-control unit 400.
The transmission unit 390 transmits, to the reception unit 410 of the sub-control unit 400, information related to the lottery result of the role lottery executed using the lottery probability corresponding to the specific setting value selected from a plurality of types of setting values. .

Further, when the winning lottery means 210 wins the push order in the AT state, the transmission means 390 can specify an operation procedure specifying command (stopping the push order) that can specify an advantageous operation procedure corresponding to the push order. A command related to the operation order) is transmitted to the receiving means 410.
In the present embodiment, the information for specifying a specific set value set by the main control means 200 is extracted, for example, in the middle of a transmission path (transmission path such as a harness). In order to prevent such illegal acts (so-called goto acts), they are not transmitted to the sub-control means 400. Of course, setting value information may be transmitted to the sub-control means 400.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control unit 400 includes a receiving unit 410 and an effect execution control unit 420. Details of each means will be described later.

  With the above configuration, the sub-control unit 400 receives a signal from the main control unit 200 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 400 outputs data defining the turning on / off of the LED to an LED driving circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs a sound from the speaker 72. Video data to be output to a liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display device 84, or to output data defining audio to be output to an audio output circuit (not shown) for output Or output data that specifies

  The receiving unit 410 receives the signal (command) transmitted from the transmitting unit 390.

The effect execution control means 420 is for executing a display effect performed by the display device 84.
The production execution control means 420 provides production according to the winning combination based on the result of the combination lottery, production according to each production state such as normal state, CZ standby state, CZ state, ART preparation state, ART state, bonus state, etc. An effect for informing the stop operation order is performed. A plurality of these effects are provided, and the effect execution control means 420 selects a predetermined effect by lottery and executes the selected effect via the effect device 70.

  When the specific combination (push order) is won by the combination lottery means 210 in the AT state, the production execution control means 420 receives the operation procedure specification command (command related to the stop operation order of the push order combination) received by the reception means 410. ) To specify the advantageous operation procedure, and set the operation procedure effect execution state in which the display device 84 performs an effect that allows the advantageous operation procedure to be specified.

Next, the “game state” will be described with reference to FIG.
The “game state” is managed by the main control means 200 and, as shown in FIG. 11, roughly divided into “normal game”, “RT game”, “bonus internal game” and “bonus game”. “RT” is an abbreviation for so-called “replay time”, and when “RT game” is entered, a lottery probability of winning a re-game player, that is, a re-game probability increases.

  The probability of winning a re-game player in each game is set to “1 / 7.3” in “normal game”, higher than “normal game” in “RT game”, and “bonus game” Is set lower (RBB1, 2) or higher (RBB3-5) than “normal game”.

The “normal game” is controlled by the normal game control means 251 and includes “RT0” and “RT1”.
Transition from “RT0” to “RT1” is made when the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed. Here, “AT role spilled design” is displayed as a stop when, for example, “Left first stop” is selected as an incorrect answer, and the push order is incorrect (stop switch 50 is operated at the first left stop). It is a design. In “RT0”, the push order notification (push order navigation) is not executed, and the player operates the stop switch 50 in the first left stop. Therefore, for example, when the “left first incorrect answer” is selected, the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

“RT game” is controlled by the RT control means 252, and “RT2”, which has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than “normal game”, and a symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus gamer who has won the bonus gamer There is a “bonus inside” (RTBB 1 when winning RBB1, 2 and RT4 when winning RBB3-5), which is shifted when the stop display cannot be made on the line 86.
Here, the transition from “normal game” to “RT game”, specifically, from “RT1” to “RT2”, is performed when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, although not shown, the transition is made when the RT2 transition symbol is stopped and displayed in the push order “correct answer” of the push order replay combination.

  If the AT role spilling symbol or the fall replay symbol is stopped and displayed in “RT2”, the process proceeds to “RT1”. Here, as described above, “AT role spilled symbol” is, for example, stopped when the first stop on the left wins the wrong answer role and pushes the wrong answer (operating the stop switch 50 with the first stop on the left). It is a displayed symbol. For example, in “RT2”, the gaming state is ART gaming, and the push order is notified. However, when the AT game is finished, the push order is not notified, and the player moves the normal push order, that is, the stop switch 50 to the left. Since the operation is performed with 1 stop, the AT role spilling symbol is stopped and displayed even if the left first stop is won as an incorrect answer, and the process proceeds to “RT1”.

  “Inside bonus” is controlled by the inside bonus control means 254, and shifts when a bonus transition combination is won.

The “bonus game” is controlled by the bonus game control means 253, and shifts by aligning “bonus symbol” with “inside bonus”.
“Bonus games” include “RBB1” to “RBB5”. Here, “RBB1” and “RBB2” are continuously operated by so-called “RB”, and are finished when a predetermined number of medals are paid out, for example, 239 medals. In addition, “RBB3”, “RBB4”, and “RBB5” are continuously operated by so-called “RB”, and are finished when a predetermined number of medals, for example, 85 medals are paid out.
Then, after the “bonus game” is completed, the process proceeds to “RT0”.

Next, an allowable section will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, when a lottery for allowable section shift is won from the non-permissible section, the control section shifts to the allowable section and shifts to the CZ standby state of the allowable section. The CZ standby state can be changed to the CZ state, the CZ state can be changed to the ART ready state, the ART ready state can be changed to the ART state, and when the ART state ends, the process returns to the non-permissible section.

  If the permissible section shift lottery is won during the non-permissible section, the process shifts to the CZ standby state of the permissible section (arrow a in FIG. 12).

The CZ standby state has a variable period (not fixed in advance or indefinite), and continues until a predetermined push order is won and push order notification (bell navigation) is performed.
When push order notification (bell navigation) is performed during the CZ standby state, the state shifts to the CZ state (arrow b in FIG. 12).
When the total of points reaches 10 points during the CZ state, the state shifts to the ART ready state (arrow c in FIG. 12).

  In the CZ state, when the total number of points has not reached 10 points when the maximum number of games has elapsed, the process shifts to a non-permissible section (arrow e in FIG. 12).

  In the ART ready state, when the state shifts to the RT3 state and the ART start condition is satisfied, the state shifts to the ART state (arrow d in FIG. 12).

  In addition, the end condition of the ART state (attains the number of games in the AT state reaches 50) during the allowable section, or the maximum number of games (1500) specified as the number of games allowed in the allowable section is set. When digested (the condition is prioritized over the condition of the arrow f in FIG. 12), the process moves to the non-permissible section (arrows f and g in FIG. 12).

  The game in the normal state in the non-permissible section is formed into a game in which the total number of medals possessed by the player decreases, that is, a game in which so-called balls are reduced as a result of continuing the game.

  The game in the CZ standby state and the CZ state during the allowable section, when the game is continued, as a result, the total of medals held by the player tends to decrease, so-called playout tends to decrease. In the CZ standby state, it is possible to shift to the CZ state, and in the CZ state, it is possible to shift to the ART ready state and the ART state. Compared with the game in the normal state in the allowable section, it is formed more advantageously for the player.

The game in the ART ready state during the allowable section is that the total of medals held by the player is reduced or maintained, that is, the so-called playout tends to be reduced or maintained, but push order navigation can occur, and ART It is formed so as to be advantageous to the player as compared with the precursor state in the allowable section in that the transition to the state is fixed.
The game in the ART state in the allowable section is formed so that if the game is continued, the total number of medals held by the player increases, so-called play increases, which is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, in the game in the bonus state, if the game is continued, regardless of the non-permissible section or the permissible section, the total number of medals held by the player increases, and so-called play increases, which is advantageous for the player. It is formed to become.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the game flow of the entire game, and particularly shows the flow of the game that shifts from the non-permissible section to the allowable section and shifts from the CZ standby state to the CZ state in the allowable section. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the level of the maximum number of games is set to “normal probability state”.

During the 100th time (100G) from the predetermined trigger of the non-permissible section, the lottery is performed by depressing the start switch 40, so-called “lever ON”. When the transfer lottery is won and the transfer is confirmed, the next game (the 101st time) shifts to the CZ standby state as the allowable section.
In this CZ standby state, as a result of the role lottery at the 101st time, the replay role is won, the replay role is won at the 102nd time, the replay role is won at the 103th time, and the push order bell that is the push forward role is won at the 104th game. . In the 104th game, push order notification (so-called bell navigation) is then performed, the transition to the CZ state is confirmed, the initial points are drawn, and the initial points are determined.

  Transition to the CZ state from the next game (105th). In the CZ state, when the push order is notified during the maximum number of games, the next lap is entered, and if repeated up to N laps, for example, the initial points and the points acquired in the game up to the N laps are obtained. And the total number determines whether to shift to the ART state (allowable interval) or to shift to the non-allowable interval.

  FIG. 14 is an example of the flow of games within the allowable interval, and in particular, the CZ state is cleared when the total number of points reaches a predetermined number of transition points (specifically, 10 points). Then, the flow of the game which transfers to ART ready state and ART state is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the level of the maximum number of games is set to “normal probability state”.

  In the CZ standby state, the player has not won the bell role until the seventh game, and has won the bell role in the eighth game. Then, 11 medals are paid out due to the winning of the bell combination, the number of elapsed games is 8, and the initial number of games in the CZ state is set to 8 (see FIG. 17). By the point lottery, 4 points have been acquired as the initial point.

  In the first lap of the CZ state, the initial number of games is set to 8 as the maximum number of games, and in the middle of the 6th game, the player is elected to play the bell role. A payout has been made and 3 points have been earned by point drawing. The total point is 7 points, but since it has not reached 10 points, the next round is started. Since 11 medals have been paid out by winning the Bell role, the number of games equal to the number of medals paid out is set as the second number of games as the maximum number of games in the second lap (see FIG. 18).

  In the second lap of the CZ state, the second game number as the maximum number of games is set to 11 times, and in the 7th game in the middle of that, the bell role is won, and by winning the bell role, The medal is paid out and 2 points are earned by point lottery. The total points are 9 points, but since they have not reached 10 points, the next round is started. Since 11 medals have been paid out due to the winning of the bell role, the number of games equal to the number of medals paid out is set as the third number of games as the maximum number of games in the next third lap (see FIG. 18). .

  In the third lap of the CZ state, the third number of games as the maximum number of games is set to 11 times, and in the 7th game in the middle of that, you win the bell role, and by winning the bell role, The medal is paid out and 2 points are earned by point lottery. The total points are 11 points, and since it has reached 10 points, the transition to the ART state is confirmed, the transition from the next game of this seventh game to the ART ready state, and then to the ART state Will be migrated.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the flow of the game within the allowable interval, and particularly shows the flow of the game that clears the CZ state upon reaching the fifth lap of the CZ state and shifts to the ART ready state and the ART state. In the example shown in FIG. 15, the level of the maximum number of games is set to “normal probability state”.

  In the CZ standby state, the player has not won the bell role until the seventh game, and has won the bell role in the eighth game. Then, 11 medals are paid out due to the winning of the bell combination, the number of elapsed games is 8, and the initial number of games in the CZ state is set to 8 (see FIG. 17). One point has been earned as an initial point by point lottery.

  In the first lap of the CZ state, the initial number of games is set to 8 as the maximum number of games, and in the middle of the 6th game, the player is elected to play the bell role. A payout has been made and 2 points have been earned by point drawing. The total point is 3 points, but since it has not reached 10 points, it moves to the next lap (second lap). Since 11 medals have been paid out by winning the Bell role, the number of games equal to the number of medals paid out is set as the second number of games as the maximum number of games in the second lap (see FIG. 18).

  In the second lap of the CZ state, the second game number as the maximum number of games is set to 11 times, and in the seventh game in the middle of that, the bell role is won, and by winning the bell role, The medal is paid out and 1 point is obtained by the point lottery. The total point is 4 points, but since it has not reached 10 points, it shifts to the next lap (third lap). As a result of winning eight medals due to the winning of the bell role, the number of games equal to the number of medals paid out is set as the third number of games as the maximum number of games in the next third lap (see FIG. 18). .

  In the third lap of the CZ state, the third number of games as the maximum number of games is set to 8 times, and in the middle of the 6th game, the player is elected to play the bell role. The medal is paid out and 1 point is obtained by the point lottery. The total points are 5 points, and since they have not reached 10 points, the next round is started. The number of games equal to the number of medals to be paid out is set as the fourth number of games as the maximum number of games in the next fourth lap as a result of winning eight medals by winning the Bell role (see FIG. 18). .

  In the 4th lap of the CZ state, the fourth game number as the maximum number of games is set to 8 times, and the 5th game in the middle is won the bell role, and by winning the bell role, The medal is paid out and 2 points are earned by point lottery. The total point is 7 points, but since it has not reached 10 points, the next round is started. As a result of winning five medals by winning the Bell role, the number of games equal to the number of medals paid out is set as the fifth number of games as the maximum number of games for the next five laps (see FIG. 18). .

  On the fifth lap of the CZ state, the fifth game number as the maximum number of games is set to five, and the fifth game of the maximum number of games is won for the bell role, and by winning the bell role, 8 cards Medals are paid out, and 10 points are earned by point lottery. The total points are 17 points, and since it has reached 10 points, the transition to the ART state is confirmed, the next game is shifted to the ART ready state, and then the ART state is shifted to.

FIG. 16 is an example of a game flow in the allowable section, and particularly shows a flow of a game in which the CZ state cannot be cleared, the ART state cannot be shifted to, and the non-allowable section is shifted to.
In the CZ standby state, the player has not won the bell role until the seventh game, and has won the bell role in the eighth game. Then, 11 medals are paid out due to the winning of the bell combination, the number of elapsed games is 8, and the initial number of games in the CZ state is set to 8 (see FIG. 17). One point has been earned as an initial point by point lottery.

  In the first lap of the CZ state, the initial number of games is set to 8 as the maximum number of games, and in the middle of the 6th game, the player is elected to play the bell role. A payout has been made and 2 points have been earned by point drawing. The total point is 3 points, but since it has not reached 10 points, the next round is started. Since 11 medals have been paid out due to the winning of the bell role, the number of games 11 times the same as the number of medals paid out 11 is set as the second number of games as the maximum number of games in the second lap (FIG. 18). reference).

  In the second lap of the CZ state, the second game number as the maximum number of games is set to 11 times, and in the seventh game in the middle of that, the bell role is won, and by winning the bell role, The medal is paid out and 1 point is obtained by the point lottery. The total point is 4 points, but since it has not reached 10 points, the next round is started. As a result of winning eight medals due to the winning of the bell role, the number of games equal to the number of medals paid out is set as the third number of games as the maximum number of games in the next third lap (see FIG. 18). .

In the third lap of the CZ state, the third game number as the maximum number of games is set to eight, but in any of the eight games of the third game number, the case where the bell role is not won. is there. Neither the medal payout nor the point lottery is performed at the eighth time, and the total points remain at 4 points. The CZ state is ended by not winning the bell combination during the third game number of times, and the next game is shifted to the non-permissible section.
Note that in the eighth game in the allowable zone (game in the CZ standby state), since the second end condition related to the allowable zone has already been satisfied, the final game in the CZ state (the eighth game in the third lap) The next game can be shifted to the non-permissible section.

As shown in FIG. 17, the number of games until the bell navigation (pushing order notification) in the CZ standby state is performed is set as the number of elapsed games in the left column, and the level is either the normal probability state or the high probability state. The initial number of games in the CZ state is determined.
Specifically, for example, the initial game number determination means 320 determines the initial game number in the normal probability state when the number of games (elapsed game number) up to the bell navigation in the CZ standby state is 1 to 5 times. Set to 5 times and set the initial number of games to 10 when in high probability state.
Further, for example, when the number of games to the bell navigation in the CZ standby state (elapsed game number) is 6, the initial game number determination means 320 sets the initial number of games to 6 in the normal probability state. In the high probability state, the initial number of games is set to 11.

As shown in FIG. 18, whether the number of payouts is 5, 8, or 11 due to the occurrence of bell navigation in each lap of the CZ state, the maximum game number level is either the normal probability state or the high probability state As a result, the second to fifth game counts (maximum game count) in the CZ state are determined.
For example, when 5 medals are paid out in the first lap of the CZ state due to the winning of the bell role, and in the normal probability state, the maximum number of games in the second lap (second game number) is 5 times. When the high probability state is set, the maximum number of games (second game number) in the second lap is set to 8 times.

  Also, for example, when eight medals are paid out by winning the bell role in the first lap of the CZ state, in the normal probability state, the maximum number of games (second game number) in the second lap is: When it is set to 8 times and in the high probability state, the maximum number of games in the second lap (second game number) is set to 11 times.

Also, for example, when 11 medals are paid out in the first lap of the CZ state due to the winning of the bell role, in the normal probability state, the maximum number of games (second game number) in the second lap is: When it is set to 11 times and is in a high probability state, the maximum number of games in the second lap (second game number) is set to 14 times.
That is, in the normal probability state, the same number of games as the number of bells to be paid out is set as the maximum number of games, and in the high probability state, the number of games more than the number of games in the bell role is set as the maximum number of games. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a lottery probability predetermined for each initial game number (5 to 35 times) which is the maximum number of games in the first lap in the CZ state (when the lottery probability is displayed in fractions, the denominator is 16384). The initial point is determined by lottery using the numerical value of the numerator (the lottery value is displayed).

  For example, when the initial number of games in the CZ state is 30 times, the initial point determination means 310 selects 6 points as an initial point with a lottery probability of 1024/16384, and selects an initial point with a lottery probability of 1024/16384. 7 points are selected by lottery, 8 points are selected by lottery with an initial probability of 4096/16384, 9 points are selected by lottery with an initial lottery probability of 6144/16384, and a lottery of 4096/16384 is selected. Ten points are selected by probability as initial points by probability.

  In this embodiment, 10 points are added as the initial points. When the total number of points reaches 10 points, the state shifts to the ART ready state and the ART state. Therefore, when 10 points are determined as the initial points, the transition to the ART ready state and the ART state is confirmed. become. Note that these 10 points may not be set so that the transition is not fixed at a time.

  In this embodiment, as the initial number of games increases, a high point can be acquired as an initial point, which is advantageous to the player. For example, when the number of initial games is 35, 10 points are acquired as the initial points with a probability of 100%, and the transition to the ART ready state and the ART state is confirmed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the lottery probability of the point lottery for each cycle in the CZ state for each payout number (5, 8, and 11) (the numerator when the denominator is 16384 when the lottery probability is displayed as a fraction) A normal point is determined by a lottery using a numerical value (a lottery value is displayed).

  The larger the number of payouts, the greater the number of normal points that can be obtained. Further, as the period of the CZ state increases (later), the same or a large numerical value can be obtained as the normal point, and as a result, the player is set to be advantageous. For example, in any payout number, 10 points as normal points can be obtained with a probability of 100% on the fifth lap. That is, at the fifth lap, whenever a bell navigation is generated, the transition to the ART ready state and the ART state is always confirmed.

  In FIG. 20, the table is commonly used in both the normal probability state and the high probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different lottery tables are used in the normal probability state and the high probability state. It may be. For example, in the normal probability state, the lottery table shown in FIG. 20 is used, but in the high probability state, unlike FIG. 20, lottery values that can obtain larger points than the lottery table in FIG. 20 are arranged. A lottery table may be newly provided separately.

  Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 21, a general control process executed by the main control unit 200 for each game during the game will be described.

  In step 110, it is determined whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control means 200 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. At this timing, a start command indicating that the start switch 40 has been operated is transmitted to the sub-control means 400. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step 111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, the process returns to step 110 again.

  As a premise of this step 110, a betting number setting process is performed. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the main control means 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a prescribed number 3 of bets.

In step 111, the role lottery means 210 performs a role lottery process. The winning combination group for specifying the winning combination etc. is determined by this combination lottery process. At this time, the result of the lottery (internal winning information command) is transmitted from the main control means 200 to the sub-control means 400. When these processes are completed, the process proceeds to the next step 112.
In step 112, non-permissible section setting processing is performed. This process will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 113.

  In step 113, the reel control means 220 performs rotation start processing (rotation start processing) of the reel 62 in the reel unit 60. After the reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed and then enters a so-called steady rotation, the stop switch 50 can be stopped. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 114.

In step 114, the stop operation of the stop switch 50 is performed by the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.
In step 115, the reel control means 220 performs a process for determining the stop position of the reel 62 corresponding to the operated stop switch 50. Specifically, the stop position is determined by the result of the winning lottery and the operation timing of the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 116.

In step 116, the reel control means 220 stops the rotation of the reel 62 at the determined stop position. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 117.
In step 117, it is determined whether or not all the reels 62 have stopped rotating. If it is determined that all the reels 62 have stopped rotating, the process proceeds to the next step 118, where it is determined that all the reels 62 have not stopped rotating, that is, the rotating reels 62 remain. If yes, return to step 114.

In step 118, a medal payout process is performed. Specifically, when the symbol related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line 86 by the stopped symbol determining unit 230 and the payout control unit 240, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. . Note that when no medal payout is required, no medal payout is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 119.
In step 119, an allowable section setting process is performed. This process will be described later in detail. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 22, the non-permissible section setting process in step 112 of FIG. 21 will be described.
First, in step 130, it is determined whether or not it is a non-permissible section. If it is determined that it is a non-permissible section, the process proceeds to the next step 131. If it is determined that it is not a non-permissible section, the process ends.

In step 131, it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination (specifically, a rare combination) is won. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 132. If it is determined that the winning combination has not been won, the process ends.
In step 132, the permissible section transition lottery means 275 performs permissible section transition lottery processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 133.

In step 133, it is determined whether or not the allowable section shift is won in the allowable section shift lottery process. If it is determined that the game has been won, the process proceeds to the next step 134. If it is determined that the game has not been won, the process ends.
In step 134, the level lottery means 280 performs level lottery processing. In this level lottery process, the level lottery means 280 determines whether to set the normal probability state or the high probability state as the level when determining the maximum number of games in the CZ state by lottery. Is.
In step 135, the transition to the allowable section is confirmed. Here, the next game is set to the CZ standby state. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 23, the allowable section setting process in step 119 of FIG. 21 will be described.
First, in step 150, it is determined whether or not a CZ standby state is set. When it is determined that it is not in the CZ standby state, the process proceeds to the next step 151, and when it is determined that it is in the CZ standby state, the process proceeds to step 155.

  In step 151, it is determined whether or not it is the first round of the CZ state. When it is determined that it is not the first round of the CZ state, the process proceeds to the next step 152, and when it is determined that it is the first round of the CZ state, the process proceeds to step 156.

In step 152, it is determined whether it is the second and subsequent cycles of the CZ state. If it is determined that it is not the second or subsequent cycle of the CZ state, the process proceeds to the next step 153, and if it is determined that it is the second or subsequent cycle of the CZ state, the state shifts to the ART preparation state.
In step 153, it is determined whether or not the ART is ready. When it is determined that it is not in the ART ready state, the process proceeds to the next step 154, and when it is determined that it is in the ART ready state, the state is shifted to the ART ready state.

In step 154, it is determined whether or not it is in the ART state. If it is determined that the state is not the ART state, the process ends. If it is determined that the state is the ART state, the state is shifted to the ART state.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step 150 that the CZ standby state is set, in step 155, a CZ standby state setting process is performed. The CZ standby state setting process will be described in detail later. Then, the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 151 that the current cycle is the first round of the CZ state, in step 156, a CZ state first round setting process is performed. The CZ state first round setting process will be described later in detail. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 152 that the second and subsequent rounds of the CZ state are set, in step 157, setting processing is performed for the second and subsequent rounds of the CZ state. The setting process after the second round of the CZ state will be described in detail later. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 24, the CZ standby state setting process in step 155 of FIG. 23 will be described.
First, in step 210, the game number counting means 290 performs a game number counting process (count process) as an elapsed game number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 211.

In step 211, it is determined whether or not a predetermined push order for which a push order notification (bell navigation) related to the maximum payout number is performed is won as a result of the lottery. If it is determined that the push order is won, the process proceeds to the next step 212. If it is determined that the push order is not won, the process proceeds to step 217.
Note that in a game determined to have won the push order, push order navigation occurs.

In step 212, the initial point determination means 310 performs initial point determination processing. This process will be described later in detail. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 213.
In step 213, it is determined whether the point has reached 10 points. If it is determined that the point has reached 10 points, the process proceeds to step 214, and if it is determined that the point has not reached 10 points, the process proceeds to step 215.
In step 214, an ART preparation state setting process is performed. In this ART preparation state setting process, a process for starting the ART preparation state from the next game is performed. Then, the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 211 that the predetermined push order is not won, processing for continuing the CZ standby state in the next game is performed in step 217. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 213 that the point has not reached 10 points, in step 215, a CZ state setting process for shifting from the next game to the CZ state is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 216.
In step 216, processing for setting the number of elapsed games in the CZ standby state to the initial number of games in the CZ state is performed. Then, the process ends.

  Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 25, the initial point determination processing in step 212 in FIG. 24 will be described.

First, in step 230, a process for acquiring the number of elapsed games in the CZ standby state is performed, and the number of elapsed games in the CZ standby state is earned. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 231.
In step 231, either the normal probability state or the high probability state is acquired as the current maximum number of game levels. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 232.

In step 232, the initial game number determination means 320 determines the initial game number based on the number of elapsed games and the level (normal probability state or high probability state) (see FIG. 17). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 233.
In step 233, the initial point determination means 310 performs lottery value acquisition processing based on the initial number of games (see FIG. 19). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 234.
In step 234, the initial point determination means 310 performs initial point lottery processing based on the acquired lottery value, and the initial point is determined by lottery. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, the CZ state first-round setting process in step 156 of FIG. 23 will be described.
First, in step 250, the game number counting means 290 performs a game number counting process for the first round of the CZ state, and counts the number of games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 251.

In step 251, it is determined whether or not a predetermined push order is won. If it is determined that the predetermined push order is won, the process proceeds to step 252. If it is determined that the predetermined push order is not won, the process proceeds to step 255.
Note that in a game determined to have won the push order, push order navigation occurs.
Here, the “predetermined pressing order” specifically includes BEA_1 to BE3_1, BEB_1 to 4, and BEC_1 to 4 (see FIG. 8). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and other combinations may be set.
In step 252, the normal point determination means 330 performs point determination processing to determine points. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 253.
In step 253, it is determined whether the total points have reached 10 points. When it is determined that the total points have reached 10 points, the process proceeds to step 254. When it is determined that the total points have not been reached, the process proceeds to step 258.

In step 254, a setting process for shifting to the ART ready state is performed. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 253 that the total number of points has not reached 10 points, in step 258, a setting process for shifting to the CZ state of the next round is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 259.
In step 259, the number of medals paid out by pushing forward is set as the maximum number of games for the next lap. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 251 that the winning order has not been won, in step 255, the game number determination means 295 determines whether or not the number of games has reached the initial number of games. If it is determined that the initial number of games has been reached, the process proceeds to step 256. If it is determined that the initial number of games has not been reached, the process proceeds to step 257.

In step 256, a setting process for shifting to the non-permissible section is performed. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step 255 that the initial number of games has not been reached, processing for continuing the CZ state of the first round is performed. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 27, the setting process after the second round of the CZ state in step 157 of FIG. 23 will be described.
First, in step 270, the number-of-games counting process for the current lap in the CZ state is performed by the number-of-games counting means 290, and the number of games is counted. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 271.

In step 271, it is determined whether or not a predetermined push order is won. If it is determined that the predetermined push order is won, the process proceeds to step 272. If it is determined that the predetermined push order is not won, the process proceeds to step 275.
Here, the “predetermined pressing order” specifically includes BEA_1 to BE3_1, BEB_1 to 4, and BEC_1 to 4 (see FIG. 8). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and other combinations may be set.

In step 272, the normal point determination means 330 performs point determination processing to determine points. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 273.
In step 273, it is determined whether or not the total points (total points of the initial points in the CZ standby state and the points in the CZ state) have reached 10 points. When it is determined that the total points have reached 10 points, the process proceeds to step 274, and when it is determined that the total points have not been reached, the process proceeds to step 278.

  In step 274, a setting process for shifting to the ART ready state is performed. Then, the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 273 that the total number of points has not reached 10 points, in step 278, setting processing for shifting to the CZ state of the next round is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 279.

In step 279, the number of medals paid out by pushing forward is set to the maximum number of games for the next lap. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 271 that the winning order has not been won, in step 275, the game number determination means 295 determines whether or not the game number has reached the maximum number of games. If it is determined that the maximum number of games has been reached, the process proceeds to step 276. If it is determined that the maximum number of games has not been reached, the process proceeds to step 277.
In step 276, a setting process for shifting to the non-permissible section is performed. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 275 that the maximum number of games has not been reached, processing for continuing the CZ state of the current lap is performed. Then, the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, the total points in the CZ state, the number of rounds, and the like are related to the effect image displayed on the display device 84.

  Specifically, when entering the CZ state, a battle effect in which the player side character and the enemy side character battle is started, and thereafter, based on the points acquired during the CZ state and the winning combination An effect that damages the enemy character is performed. Then, when the maximum number of games in the CZ state is reached and the lap ends without generating the push order notification (bell navigation), it is determined whether the points acquired so far have reached 10 points. If the player character has reached the game, an effect of the player character winning the battle is performed, and an effect of acquiring the ART state of 50 games and ending the CZ state is performed.

  On the other hand, if it has not reached, the player side character is defeated in the battle, and an effect is made to end the CZ state without acquiring the ART state.

  Further, five indicators are displayed on the screen of the display device 84, and the displayed indicator is destroyed one by one each time the 1 to 5 rounds of the CZ state are cleared. Production is carried out. When the fifth lap of the CZ state is reached, an effect that destroys all the indicators is performed, and an effect that the transition to the ART state is acquired and the CZ state ends is performed. .

  In this embodiment, by having the configuration as described above, the following operations and effects are achieved.

In order to shift from the allowable section to the non-permissible section, the transition condition (necessary) is that the push order notification (bell navigation) related to the maximum payout number is performed at least once.
The game while waiting for the game in which the push order is won during the allowable section and waiting for the push order notification is not executed in advance. However, if it is made as a single player, it will be a useless game with no fun.

  Even if the transition from the allowable section to the non-permissible section is determined, if the push order notification is not performed, the transition condition is not satisfied, and it is necessary to repeat the game until the transition condition is satisfied, This hinders the progress of games with good tempo. Therefore, in the CZ standby state, which is the initial stage in the allowable section as in the present embodiment, if the push order notification (Bell Navi) related to the maximum payout number as the transition condition is executed, the progress of the game is indicated. We can advance at a good tempo.

  In the present embodiment, based on the number of games as a count value counted in a game in a CZ standby state as a first state in which a player is elected to push forward during an allowable section and waits for a game in which the push order notification is performed. The game period (initial game number) to be executed at least during the CZ state as the second state can be determined.

  In this embodiment, based on the count value (number of games) in the first state (CZ standby state), the period (number of games) in the second state (CZ state) is determined to link the two (related) To be able to). The period of the second state (CZ state) from the useless game that is simply not waiting until the push order notification (Bell Navi) relating to the maximum payout number is performed for the game in the first state (CZ standby state) The number of games) can be converted into important games.

  In addition, based on the count value (number of games) counted in the game in the first state (CZ standby state), it is possible to determine a game period (initial game number) to be executed at least during the second state (CZ state). Therefore, even if the first state (CZ standby state) is prolonged, it is possible to make it difficult to cause a sense of loss.

  As a result, the second state (CZ state) in which the game until the push order notification (bell navigation) relating to the maximum payout number in the CZ standby state is performed can be shifted to a special state (ART state) advantageous to the player. It is possible to link (relate) with the period of the game, and it can be an interesting game.

  Here, when it is set that the predetermined push order notification is executed at least once as a condition for terminating the allowable section and shifting to the non-permissible section, the condition is satisfied. In order to make it happen, it is necessary to execute useless games. In the present embodiment, a predetermined push order notification as an end condition of the allowable section is associated with the number of elapsed games in the CZ standby state, and the number of elapsed games is set as the initial number of games in the CZ state, thereby associating with game characteristics. Are incorporated. This eliminates the player's uncomfortable feeling with respect to the “predetermined push order notification” as the end condition, and by making it associated with the gameability, it is possible to make the game experience rich.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games (the number of elapsed games) in the first state (CZ standby state) in which the player is elected to push the maximum payout number during the allowable section and waits until the game in which the push order notification (bell navigation) is performed. Based on this, it is possible to determine the initial number of games to be executed at least during the second state (CZ state).

  In the present embodiment, based on the number of elapsed games in the first state (CZ standby state), the initial number of games in the second state (CZ state) is determined, so that the number of games of both can be linked. It becomes possible. In other words, even if the number of elapsed games, which is the number of games up to the game in which the push order notification of the maximum payout number is won and the push order notification (bell navigation) is performed, is specially advantageous (ART state) even if the number of elapsed games is long. The second state (CZ state) that can be shifted to is also increased accordingly.

  In this way, the game in the first state (CZ standby state) is not waited until the push order notification (Bell Navi) relating to the maximum payout number is performed, and the second state (CZ state). It can be converted into an important game that determines the initial number of games. The number of elapsed games until the push order notification (bell navigation) is performed is linked to the initial number of games in the second state (CZ state) in which a transition to a special state (ART state) advantageous to the player is possible. Can be made into an entertaining game.

  The initial number of games in the second state (CZ state) is determined based on the number of elapsed games in the first state (CZ standby state), whereas in the present embodiment, the second state (CZ state) The number of second games, which is the number of games in the second lap, is determined based on the number of medals (5, 8, or 11) paid out in the push order winning in the first lap. . In this way, the standard for determining the second number of games in the second state (CZ state) is changed to the number of paid-out medals for the previous lap instead of the number of games, which increases complexity and is interesting. Can be a game.

While the initial number of games in the second state (CZ state) was determined based on the number of elapsed games in the first state (CZ standby state), the game in the third lap of the second state (CZ state) The third game number, which is the number of times, is determined based on the number of medals paid out. In this way, by making the standard for determining the number of games in the third lap of the second state the number of medals paid out of the previous lap different from the number of games, it is possible to increase the complexity and make the game more interesting. it can.
Similarly, the fourth game number, which is the number of games in the fourth lap, and the fifth game number, which is the number of games in the fifth lap, are also increased in complexity and interesting by making the number of medals to be paid out in the previous lap. Can be a game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned “number of medals paid out” is the number of payouts (5, 8, or 11) according to a predetermined push order winning in the previous lap. The invention is not particularly limited to this. For example, “Number of medals paid out”. The total number of medals paid out in the game of the total number of games in the previous lap may be used.

  When the points are drawn in the game in the second state (CZ state) and the total number of points reaches a predetermined number of transition points (10 points), the transition to the special state becomes possible. The two states (CZ state) can be made more advantageous to the player than the first state (CZ standby state). In addition, since the determination is based on the total number of points instead of a single lottery, the second state (CZ state) can be generally interesting.

  The number of elapsed games, which is the number of games in the first state (CZ standby state), and the initial number of games, which is the number of games in the first lap executed at least during the second state (CZ state), are the same number Thus, the longer the number of games in the first state (CZ standby state), the longer the number of games in the second state (CZ state) in which the transition to the special state (ART state) is possible. It is possible to be interested in the fact that the number of games in the first state (CZ standby state), which is estimated to be less interested (less advantageous) than the state (CZ state), is increased.

  The number of medals paid out before digesting the initial number of games that is the first lap of the second state (CZ state) becomes the second number of games that is the second lap of the second state, so that the player Can acquire the same number of games as the number of medals earned in the first lap in the next second lap. Thereby, a sense of accomplishment can be imparted to the player.

The number of medals paid out before digesting the second game count that is the second lap of the second state (CZ state) is the third game count that is the third lap of the second state (CZ state). Thus, the player can acquire the same number of games as the number of medals acquired in the second lap by his / her own power in the next third lap. Thereby, a sense of accomplishment can be imparted to the player.
This also has the same effect in the third and fourth rounds.

  In the present embodiment, when a transition is made to the permissible section, a transition is made to the CZ standby state, and then a transition is made to the CZ state. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this. When shifting to the permissible section, for example, it may be shifted to the CZ state from the beginning. In other words, the CZ standby state described above may be handled as the first round of the CZ state without having the CZ standby state. That is, the number of games in the second lap in the CZ state is determined based on the number of games in the first lap, and the third lap in the CZ state is determined based on the number of payouts in the second lap. The subsequent items may be determined based on the number of payouts on the previous circumference.

  In this embodiment, the period of the CZ standby state is started at the same time as the transition to the permissible section. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the transition to the permissible section, a predetermined game After a certain number of times, the CZ standby state may be started, or, for example, a transition lottery to a predetermined CZ standby state may be performed and the lottery may be won to make a transition.

  In the present embodiment, when the CZ state is cleared (terminated), the transition to the ART ready state and the ART state has been confirmed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is based on a predetermined ART lottery result. Thus, the ART preparation state and the transition to the ART state may be confirmed.

  In this embodiment, when the ART state can be acquired, the ART state with 50 games can be executed uniformly. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this. The acquired ART state may be upgraded (becomes more advantageous) depending on how many rounds of the CZ state the ART state has been acquired. For example, if the ART state is acquired by the fourth lap of the CZ state, the ART state can be executed 50 times, but the ART state can be acquired by reaching the fifth lap of the CZ state. If it is possible, an ART state with 100 games may be executed.

In this embodiment, when the CZ state ends and the state shifts to the ART ready state, when the CZ state ends, the next game shifts to the ART ready state. However, the present invention is particularly limited to this. It is not something. For example, after the CZ state is finished and the transition to the ART state is expected, the transition to the ART ready state is made via a precursor game state of a predetermined number of games in which the effect of notifying the transition to the ART state is executed. You may do it.
In the precursor game state, the allowable section is continued.

In the present embodiment, when the CZ state ends and the transition is made to the non-permissible section, the transition from the next game to the non-permissible section (the first game) is made when the CZ state ends. However, it is not particularly limited to this. For example, after the CZ state is completed and the transition to the ART state is expected, the transition to the non-permissible section is made through the precursor game state of a predetermined number of games in which the effect of notifying the transition to the ART state is executed. You may do it.
In the precursor game state, the allowable section is continued.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
17 Medal selector 18 External concentration terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Upper panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal tray 28 Medal payout exit
30 Operation section 32 Bet switch
34 Max bet switch 35 Single bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Button switch for production
43 Power supply unit 44 Power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61
62 reel 63 reel position sensor
64 Left reel 65 Stepping motor
66 Middle reel 68 Right reel
70 Production equipment 72 Speaker
74 Upper speaker 76 Lower speaker
78 Production lamp 79 Section notification lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting display 92 Input sensor
94 Dispensing sensor 95 Hopper motor
96 Overflow sensor 100 Controller
200 Main control means 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol judgment means
240 payout control means 250 game control means
251 Normal game control means 252 RT control means
253 Bonus game control means 254 Bonus internal control means
260 Production state control means 265 Set value selection means
270 Lottery value storage means 275 Allowable section shift lottery means
280 Level lottery means 290 Game count counting means
295 Number-of-games determination means 300 Maximum number-of-games determination means
310 Initial point determination means 320 Initial game number determination means
330 Normal point determination means 340 Allowable section end condition determination means
390 Transmission means 400 Sub-control means
410 Receiving means 420 Production execution control means

Claims (6)

A plurality of reels that variably display multiple types of symbols,
A plurality of stop switches corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and a plurality of stop switches for stopping the change display of each of the reels by operation;
Whether or not a winning combination is determined, a gaming machine capable of paying out medals by displaying a combination of symbols related to the winning combination in a predetermined stop mode by a stop operation of the stop switch,
As a role, there is provided a push order that can execute the payout of the medal when the procedure of the stop operation is correct,
An allowable interval allowing the suggestion of the procedure of the stop operation and a non-permissible interval not allowing the suggestion of the procedure of the stop operation are provided,
The notification of the procedure for stopping the pressing order (hereinafter referred to as “pressing order notification”) is performed at least once so that the transition from the allowable section to the non-permissible section is possible.
The allowable section includes a special state that is more advantageous than a normal state as the non-permissible section, a second state that can shift to the special state, and a first state that can shift to the second state,
The first state is formed to continue until the push order is won and the push order notification is performed,
The count value counted in the game in the first state required until the push order notification is performed is counted,
The period of the game executed at least during the second state is formed to be determinable based on the count value ,
The count value is the number of games in the first state (hereinafter referred to as “elapsed game count”),
The period of the game executed at least during the second state is the number of games executed at least during the second state (hereinafter referred to as “initial game number”).
The initial number of games is formed to be determinable based on the number of elapsed games,
The second state is formed to finish by executing all the games of the initial number of games,
Before all the games of the initial number of games in the second state are executed, the push order notification is performed, and the combination of symbols related to the push order is stopped and displayed in the predetermined stop mode, and the medal is displayed. When the game is paid out and the game is completed, the number of games that can be played in the second state (hereinafter referred to as “second game number”) is determined based on the number of paid-out medals. period of the second game number game in the second state, Yu Technical machine characterized in that to enable the game. The second state is configured to end by executing all the games of the second number of games,
Before all the games of the second number of games in the second state are executed, the push order notification is performed, and the combination of symbols related to the push order is stopped and displayed in the predetermined stop mode to display a medal. When the game is completed, the number of games that can be played in the second state (hereinafter referred to as “third game number”) is determined based on the number of medals paid out. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the game in the second state can be played during the third game number of times . At least when the winning order is won during the second state, a lottery of points will be performed,
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein when the total number of points acquired as a result of the lottery of points reaches a predetermined number of transition points, the second state can be shifted to the special state. Or the gaming machine according to claim 2 . The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the initial number of games and the number of elapsed games are the same number. 3. The number of medals paid out before digesting the initial number of games in the second state and the number of second games are the same number. The gaming machine described. 3. The game according to claim 2, wherein the number of medals paid out before the second game number in the second state is consumed and the third game number are the same. Machine.