JP6697315B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (a spinning machine, a slot machine) including a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface thereof is known. This type of gaming machine imparts a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and plays a game to obtain such gaming media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery with the rotation start operation of the player as a trigger and starts the rotation of a plurality of reels, and as a trigger of the player's stop operation in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery. It controls to stop multiple reels. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and the payout of medals or the like is performed according to the result of the game.

  In recent years, by executing a prize winning assistance effect for assisting the winning of a winning combination under a predetermined condition, the winning probability of a winning role is changed, and it is easy to obtain a game medium such as a medal in an AT state in which the winning assistance effect can be executed. Gaming machines capable of assist time games have been well received (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

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

  However, regarding gaming machines capable of performing assist time games, while the ability to obtain medals and the like is improving year by year, it is socially required to prevent a large number of medals from being obtained at one time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can limit the amount of game media acquired.

  (1) According to the present invention, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations, including bonuses and small winning combinations, are won, and a winning combination won in the internal drawing. And an internal lottery means for setting a winning state, and a reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game, and controlling the reels that are rotating in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation. And, in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determining means for determining that a combination has won, based on that a symbol combination showing a predetermined winning pattern for each combination is displayed on the activated line. , A gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a payout control means for paying out a game medium based on a payout of the winning small role when the small role is won, and a normal state and a bonus state And a game state transition control means for transitioning the game state to the bonus state based on the fact that the bonus is won, and a game section between a plurality of types of game sections including a normal section and a specific game section. Then, the production state is changed between the initialization means for updating the specific counter in the specific game section and ending the specific game section based on the stored value of the specific counter, and a plurality of types of effect states including a special effect state. There is a case in which it is determined whether or not to shift the game section to the specific game section in the normal section, and the effect state is made to stay in the special effect state in the specific game section, and in the special effect state in advance. A special effect state control means for ending the special effect state when the ending condition of the defined special effect state is satisfied, and a winning assistance effect for assisting the winning of the winning combination in the effect apparatus in the special effect state. In a gaming machine having a production control means for performing control, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that the bonus may be won in the normal state, and the small winning combination in the bonus state. Is controlled so that the winning state is set with a higher probability than the normal state, and based on the initialization means having decided to shift the game section to the specific game section in the normal section. The game section is shifted to the specific game section, and when the bonus is won in the internal lottery in the normal section, the game section is shifted to the specific game section based on that the bonus is won, and the specific game section When the effect state is the special effect state at the end of, the ending condition of the special effect state is not satisfied. At least, it relates to a game machine that executes an initialization process for forcibly ending the special effect state.

  In the present invention, there is a case where the effect state stays in the special effect state in the specific game section, and in the special effect state, the special effect state is ended when a predetermined special effect state ending condition is satisfied. Further, in the present invention, the specific counter is updated in the specific game section, the specific game section is ended based on the stored value of the specific counter, and when the effect state is the special effect state at the end of the specific game section, the special effect state is special. Since the special effect state is forcibly ended even if the condition for ending the effect state is not satisfied, the game period of the game in the special effect state can be limited by the specific counter, and according to the present invention. , It is possible to limit the amount of game media that can be acquired in the game in the special effect state, and it is possible to suppress the acquisition of a large amount of game media.

  Further, in the present invention, in the special effect state, since the effect device executes the prize-winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the winning combination, it is easy to obtain the game medium. In the present invention, the game section is transferred between a plurality of types of game sections including the normal section and the specific game section, and in the normal section, it is determined whether or not to transfer the game section to the specific game section. The game section can be changed to the specific game section based on the decision to shift to, and the player can increase the game medium because the player can stay in the special effect state in the specific game section. The game to be obtained can be played within a specific game section which is a game section for limiting the acquisition amount of the game medium.

  Further, in the present invention, an internal lottery is performed so that there is a case where the bonus is won in the normal state, and when the bonus is won, the gaming state is shifted to the bonus state, and in the bonus state, the small win is won with a higher probability than in the normal state. Since the control is performed so as to be set in the state, it is easy to obtain the game medium. In the present invention, when the bonus is won by the internal lottery in the normal section, the game section is shifted to the specific game section based on the fact that the bonus is won, so that the player can increase the game medium. Can be performed within a specific game section, which is a game section for limiting the amount of game media acquired.

  (2) According to the present invention, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including bonuses and small winning combinations are won, and a winning combination won in the internal lottery. And an internal lottery means for setting a winning state, and a reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game, and controlling the reels that are rotating in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by the stop operation. And, in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determining means for determining that a combination has won, based on that a symbol combination showing a predetermined winning pattern for each combination is displayed on the activated line. , A gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a payout control means for paying out a game medium based on a payout of the winning small role when the small role is won, and a normal state and a bonus state And a game state transition control means for transitioning the game state to the bonus state based on the fact that the bonus is won, and a game section between a plurality of types of game sections including a normal section and a specific game section. Then, the production state is changed between the initialization means for updating the specific counter in the specific game section and ending the specific game section based on the stored value of the specific counter, and a plurality of types of effect states including a special effect state. There is a case in which it is determined whether or not to shift the game section to the specific game section in the normal section, and the effect state is made to stay in the special effect state in the specific game section, and in the special effect state in advance. A special effect state control means for ending the special effect state when the ending condition of the defined special effect state is satisfied, and a winning assistance effect for assisting the winning of the winning combination in the effect apparatus in the special effect state. In a gaming machine having a production control means for performing control, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery so that the bonus may be won in the normal state, and the small winning combination in the bonus state. Performs control so that the winning state is set to a winning state with a higher probability than the normal state, and when the initialization means determines to shift the game section to the specific game section in the normal section, In principle, when it is decided to shift the game section to the specific game section based on the decision to shift to the specific game section, and to shift the game section to the specific game section in the normal section If the bonus is set in the winning state, as an exception, the game section is based on the fact that the bonus is won. To the specific game section, and when the effect state is the special effect state at the end of the specific game section, the special effect state is forcibly forced even if the ending condition of the special effect state is not satisfied. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes an initialization process that ends the.

  In the present invention, there is a case where the effect state stays in the special effect state in the specific game section, and in the special effect state, the special effect state is ended when a predetermined special effect state ending condition is satisfied. Further, in the present invention, the specific counter is updated in the specific game section, the specific game section is ended based on the stored value of the specific counter, and when the effect state is the special effect state at the end of the specific game section, the special effect state is special. Since the special effect state is forcibly ended even if the condition for ending the effect state is not satisfied, the game period of the game in the special effect state can be limited by the specific counter, and according to the present invention. , It is possible to limit the amount of game media that can be acquired in the game in the special effect state, and it is possible to suppress the acquisition of a large amount of game media.

  Further, in the present invention, in the special effect state, since the effect device executes the prize-winning assist effect for assisting the winning of the winning combination, it is easy to obtain the game medium. Further, in the present invention, an internal lottery is performed so that there is a case where the bonus is won in the normal state, and when the bonus is won, the gaming state is shifted to the bonus state, and in the bonus state, the small win is won with a higher probability than in the normal state. Since the control is performed so as to be set in the state, it is easy to obtain the game medium. In the present invention, the game section is transferred between a plurality of types of game sections including the normal section and the specific game section, and in the normal section, it is determined whether or not to transfer the game section to the specific game section. When it is decided to shift to, the game section is basically shifted to the specific game section based on the decision to shift to the specific game section, but it is decided to shift to the specific game section. If the bonus is set in the winning state, the game section is shifted to the specific game section based on the fact that the bonus is won as an exception, so that the special effect state can be stayed in the specific game section. Therefore, the game in which the player can increase the number of game media can be played in the specific game section which is the game section for limiting the amount of the game media acquired.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming state transition control means shifts the gaming state to the normal state based on the end condition of the bonus state ending, and the initializing means causes the specific gaming state. There is a case where the specific game section is continued even when the bonus state ends and the player stays in the normal state in the section, and the specific game section is irrespective of the variation in the effect state and the game state. The updating of the counter may be continued and the specific game section may be ended based on the stored value of the specific counter.

  In the present invention, there is a case where the specific game section is continued even when the bonus state ends in the specific game section and stays in the normal state, and the special effect state is stayed in the specific game section after the bonus state ends. However, in the specific game section, since the update of the specific counter is continued regardless of changes in the effect state and the game state, even if the player stays in the special effect state after the end of the bonus state, a series of bonus states It is possible to limit the amount of game media that can be acquired in the game in and the game in the special effect state, and it is possible to prevent a large amount of game media from being acquired.

It is a perspective view showing appearance composition of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the small winning combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the replay in the game machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram illustrating a symbol array of reels in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the game state and RT state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is the transition diagram of the production state in the game machine of the execution form of this invention. It is a transition diagram of a game section in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining the processing in the game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining the processing in the game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining the processing in the game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining the processing in the game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a functional block of a game machine concerning a modification of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the effect state in the gaming machine according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of a game section in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a functional block of a game machine concerning a modification of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the effect state in the gaming machine according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of a game section in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the effect state in the gaming machine according to the modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of a game section in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine concerning a modification of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining processing in a game machine concerning a modification of an embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the invention described in the claims. In addition, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential configuration requirements of the invention.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or a spinning drum type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that uses a medal as a game medium to perform a game.

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

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 has an outer peripheral surface divided into 21 areas (each area is referred to as a "frame") at regular intervals, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One of them is arranged. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are axially supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are respectively driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor, and the number and pulses of driving pulses of the stepping motor. By controlling the width and the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (predetermined rotation angle unit, predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and when the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control board, The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped as the rotation of the stepping motor is stopped.

  The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are provided so as to be able to be opened and closed individually, and the upper front door UD has a display window DW for observing the rotation state and the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) that are present can be observed from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW.

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

  And the game result is judged by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line in the display window DW, and if the symbol combination on the activated line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, that winning combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  A game information display section DS is provided on the upper front door UD. The game information display section DS includes LEDs, lamps, a 7-segment display, etc., and is the total or the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or obtained in one game, and the number of medals paid out in the bonus state. Various game information such as the total of is displayed.

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

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

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

  After that, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 at arbitrary timing, the stop switches (stop signal output means: photo sensor, continuity sensor, pressure, etc.) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3. A sensor or the like) is turned on, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the off state to the on state.

  When the player releases the pressed stop buttons B1 to B3 at any timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 perform the off operation, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. To off state.

  Then, the control board, at the stop position corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and the release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal receiving tray MP are provided below the lower front door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal receiving tray MP. There is.

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

  The game machine of the present embodiment is controlled by the game control means (control board) 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from the input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the audio device 340, and other output means are controlled in operation. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of information storage medium), RAM, or ROM. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  And the game control means 100, the insertion acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the game state transition control means 170, RT. The control unit 173, the AT control unit 175 (an example of a special effect state control unit), the initialization unit 177, the effect control unit 180, and the storage unit 190 are included.

  Insertion acceptance means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and based on the fact that the medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number (3 pieces) have been inserted, the game start operation for the start lever SL (game start operation means) is performed. Perform the process to activate. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of the medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R1. This is an opportunity to start rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 operates, so that the insertion acceptance means 105 limits the number of coins to be inserted into the medal. Is set to the closed state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed in a state where medals have been credited to the gaming machine, the betting switch 220 is actuated and the insertion receiving means 105 causes the prescribed insertion number to be set. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

  The random number generation means 110 is means for generating a random number value for lottery. The random number value can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate in a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the "random number value" is not limited to a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular, so Also includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 determines the winning or non-winning of a winning combination based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated by the player's game start operation on the start lever SL (first pressing operation on the activated start lever SL). It is a means for performing internal lottery, and performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190 is used for the internal lottery. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main lottery table storage means 191 stores ten types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 10) as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. In each internal lottery table, various winning combinations such as replays, small winning combinations, and bonuses (losses) are associated with each of a plurality of random number values (for example, 65536 random number values from 0 to 65535). It is attached.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, small wins 1 to 11 are prepared as the small wins, and batting order bells 1 to 9 are common bells, watermelons, cherries, and JACs as winning modes of the small wins. Is set.

  The winning mode of each small winning combination will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 6. The batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9 are two kinds to four kinds of one small winning case (small winning combination with one payout) and one small winning combination. It shows that 8 kinds of small wins (small wins with 8 payouts: an example of a specific small win) are won in duplicate, and the common bell is 13 small wins of 1 kind (with 13 payouts. The small winning combination) and one type of 14 small winnings (small winning with 14 payouts) are overlapped.

  In addition, watermelon indicates that one type of three small wins (small payout of three payouts) is elected independently, and cherry is one type of two small wins (small payout of two payouts). JAC is a single winner, and JAC has five types of one-letter winning combinations, one type of two-letter winning combinations, one type of three-letter winning combinations, and one type of eight-letter winning combinations. It shows that one kind of 13-coin winning combination, one kind of 14-coin winning combination, and one kind of 15-coin winning combination (small winning combination of 15 payouts) are overlapped.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replays 1 to 6 are prepared as replays, and normal replay 1 to normal replay 3 and batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12 are set as winning modes of the replay. There is.

  The winning mode of each replay will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 7. Normal replay 1 to normal replay 3 indicate that two types of replays including replay 1 are won in duplicate, and batting order replay 1 ~ Batting order replay 6 indicates that two to five types of replays including replay 1 and replay 2 are won in duplicate, and batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 includes two types including replay 1 and replay 3. ~ 5 types of replays are shown to be duplicated.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small winning combination is the same in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and the internal lottery table 1 = the internal lottery table 2 = the internal lottery table 5 <the internal lottery table 3 < The probability of winning the replay increases in the order of the internal lottery table 4. In addition, in the internal lottery table 6, the small winning combination is won with a higher probability than in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and the replay is not the lottery target. In addition, in the internal lottery table 7 to the internal lottery table 10, the small winning combination is not targeted for the lottery, and only the replay is elected. The internal lottery table 7 = the internal lottery table 8 <the internal lottery table 9 <internal The probability of winning the replay increases in the order of the lottery table 10.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a regular big bonus (RBB) and a challenge big bonus (CBB) are prepared as bonuses, and in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 4, the regular big bonus (RBB) and the challenge. Although the big bonus (CBB) is set as the lottery target, in the internal lottery table 5 to the internal lottery table 10, both the regular big bonus (RBB) and the challenge big bonus (CBB) are excluded from the lottery target.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game state can be set to a normal state, an RBB established state, an RBB state (an example of a bonus state), and a CBB state (an example of a bonus state), and an RT state (replay lottery). (State), non-RT state, RT1 state, RT2 state, and RT3 state can be set, and in the lottery table selection process, any one of the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 10 depending on the gaming state and the RT state. Select one as the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random number value (random number for lottery) is obtained from the random number generating means 110 for each game, and the obtained random number value is stored in the main lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won by referring to the internal lottery table stored in.

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

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carrying possible flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won, and a winning state for the next and subsequent games regardless of winning A lottery flag (non-carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. A bonus is associated with the former carryover possible flag, and a small combination and a replay are associated with the latter carryover impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, for example, when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the regular big bonus (RBB) lottery flag is carried over until the regular big bonus (RBB) is won. .. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 carries out an internal lottery for determining whether or not the small winning combination and the replay are successful even in the game in which the winning state of the regular big bonus (RBB) lottery flag is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game in which the winning state of the bonus lottery flag has been carried over, when the small win or replay is won, the lottery flag of the bonus already won and the small win won in the internal lottery The lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations, which are a lottery flag for replay and a lottery flag for replay, are set in the winning state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the CBB state, the lottery flags corresponding to the small winning combinations 1 to 10 are forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery, and the replay is performed in the internal lottery. By winning, the lottery flags of both the small win and the replay may be set to the winning state.

  The reel control means 130 starts the rotation drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the start signal from the start switch 230 that is activated by the player starting the game on the start lever SL. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 press the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels that are steadily rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). Control for validating the stop operation by the above, and control for stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in a mode according to the setting state of the lottery flag (result of the internal lottery) I do.

  Then, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 to activate the stop switch 240 while the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled, the reel control means 130 stops the reels from the stop switch 240. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to control the reels of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

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

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are basically rotated within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed, corresponding to the pressed stop button. The reels are set to stop. When the spinning reels are stopped within 190 ms from the time the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required to stop the reels from the time the stop button is pressed is 0 frames at the stop position of each spinning reel. It is determined within a range of up to 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130, on the outer peripheral surface of the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, the stop button. When it is located within the range of 0 to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the activated line when the pressing operation is performed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state is the activated line. Control is performed to stop the spinning reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed so that the reel is displayed in the upper display position.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the CBB state, exceptionally, during the rotation of the third reel R3 corresponding to the pressed stop button within 75 ms from the time when the stop button B3 is pressed. The reels are set to stop. When the rotating third reel R3 is stopped within 75 ms after the stop button is pressed, the stopped position of the rotating third reel R3 is the third reel R3 when the stop button B3 is pressed. The number of frames required to execute is determined within the range of 0 to 1 frame (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130 corresponds to the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the winning state on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating third reel R3 corresponding to the stop button B3 that is pressed in the CBB state. If the symbol is located within the range of 0 to 1 frame with respect to the display position on the activated line when the stop button B3 is pressed, the lottery flag is set to the winning state. The control for stopping the rotating third reel R3 corresponding to the pressed stop button B3 is performed so that the corresponding symbol is displayed at the display position on the activated line. However, even in the CBB state, with respect to the first reel R1 and the second reel R2, the spinning reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped within 190 ms from the time of pressing the stop buttons B1 and B2. ..

  And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, red 7 symbol “red 7” and white 7 symbol “white 7”. , Black 7 design "black 7", BAR design "BAR", replay design "RP", dummy design "DUM", bell design "BL", watermelon design A "WMA", watermelon design B "WMB", and cherry design When "CH" is arranged and the symbols existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position are drawn into the effective line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are pressed. It can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the detection position.

  Further, the reel control means 130 refers to a process (logic calculation) for obtaining the stop position of the spinning reel according to the priority and the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190 during the rotation. Processing for determining the reel stop position (table reference processing).

  First, in the logic operation, within the range of 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the reel position at the time when the stop switch 240 is operated (at the time when the pressing of the stop button is detected), according to the priority data determined for each winning combination. (Or within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame), the priority is calculated for the candidates of the stop positions for 5 frames (or 2 frames). Then, the candidate of the stop position with the highest priority among the priorities of the candidates of the stop positions is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic operation processing, the same priority may be obtained for multiple candidates for the stop position depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressing detection position, etc., and there are multiple candidates for the stop position with the highest priority. In this case, the actual stop position is determined by the table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order is set in the order of "replay> bonus" and "small win> bonus", and in the logic operation, the lottery flags regarding two or more types of wins are set to the internal winning state. If it is, according to the priority order associated with each winning combination, the symbols that form the winning pattern of the winning combination of the lower priority order about the candidate of the stop position including the symbols that form the winning combination of the winning combination of the higher priority The priority is calculated so that it has a higher priority than the candidate of the stop position that includes it.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority of the candidate of the stop position in the case where a plurality of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns that can be displayed on the activated line. There are cases where priority is calculated and cases where priority is calculated according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for a small winning combination, and the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the activated line. When determining the priority of the candidate stop positions according to, the candidate of each stop position such that the higher the number of symbol combinations showing the winning pattern that can be displayed on the activated line, the higher the priority. In order to obtain the priority for the candidate for the stop position according to the number of paid out medals, the medal based on the payout of the small role corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the activated line. The priority of each candidate for the stop position is calculated such that the higher the stop position is (the stop position at which a small winning combination with a large payout can be won) is, the higher the priority is. However, when the priority of candidate stop positions is determined according to the number of paid out medals, if small wins with the same dividend are won in duplicate, the stop positions that can win each small win. The priority of each candidate is treated as the same, and when the priority of the candidate of the stop position is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns that can be displayed on the activated line, the priority is displayed on the activated line. The priorities of the stop position candidates having the same number of symbol combinations indicating the displayable winning forms are treated as the same.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, the logic operation according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, a correct answer batting order is set for each of batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 9, and a pressing order different from the correct answer batting order is treated as an incorrect answer batting order. When one of the batting order bells is won, if the type of the stop button pressed first corresponds to the correct batting order, it is decided that the batting order is the correct batting order, and the payout number of medals becomes the largest. The priority is calculated so that the candidate of the stop position has the highest priority. Further, when any of the batting order bells is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, it is possible to display the most symbol combinations forming the winning pattern at the stage of stopping each reel. The priority is calculated so that the possible stop position candidate has the highest priority.

  In the present embodiment, if any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a candidate for a stop position at which eight small winning combinations (small winning combination 6) can be won. When the logic operation is performed so that the priority of the above is highest and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, one small winning combination (small winning 1 to small winning 5) can be won. A logic operation is performed so that the position candidate has the highest priority.

  In addition, when the gaming state is in the RBB established state, the winning of the small role is prioritized over the bonus. Therefore, if the batting order bell is elected and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct batting order, eight small winning roles will be won. Priority to avoid winning regular big bonus (RBB) when displaying the symbols that make up the winning configuration of one small win on the activated line even if the stop operation is performed in the order of incorrect hits Is required. However, at the time of winning the watermelon or cherry, it is not possible to display the symbols constituting the winning pattern of the three-piece small win corresponding to the watermelon or the two small wins corresponding to the cherry on the activated line, and the regular big bonus. Since there is a pressing detection position where the symbols constituting the (RBB) winning pattern can be displayed on the activated line, if a watermelon or cherry is won in the RBB established state, the small winning combination does not win. Regular Big Bonus (RBB) may be won.

  Further, when the batting order bell is won in the RBB established state, the stop position may be determined so that the type of the small winning combination that is prioritized changes according to the pressing order. For example, when the batting order bell is won in the RBB established state. The priority is calculated so that the number of symbol combinations showing the winning patterns that can be displayed on the activated line is maximized regardless of the order of pressing, and the priority of one win is smaller than that of eight wins. The stop position may be determined by giving priority to winning. By thus preferentially winning one small win rather than eight small wins in the RBB established state, it is possible to further reduce the expected medal acquisition value in the RBB established state. The player can be motivated to win the big bonus (RBB) as soon as possible.

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

  In the logic operation, so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing are performed as processing for obtaining candidates for reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining priorities of reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to a winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking-off process is a process for obtaining the priority of the reel stop position candidates so that the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set to the non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 makes it possible to stop the symbols of the winning hands whose lottery flag is set in the winning state in the winning form, while the winning symbols of the winning hands whose lottery flag is set in the non-winning state are in the winning form. A logic operation is performed to find a candidate for the reel stop position so that the reel does not stop.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes the reel index 315 composed of a photo sensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on the reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one rotation. Thus, the present rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation shaft of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (frame detected by the reel index 315). Is becoming That is, the reel control means 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of candidate stop positions having the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation, which position is to be the stop position is determined by the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190. It is determined by referring to the stop control table stored in.

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

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 9, the correct batting order for each batting order bell (an example of a specific operation order). ) Is set, and a pressing order different from the correct hit order is treated as an incorrect hit order.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when any of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer order, an eight-small winning combination is won. As described above, when the stop position is set with respect to the pressing detection position, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, one of the small wins will win, and none of the small wins will win. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a case where a symbol combination showing an RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line.

  Even if the batting order bell is won in the state where the RBB is established, since the winning of the small role is prioritized over the bonus, there are cases where 8 small roles win in the correct answer order and 1 small role in the incorrect hit order. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that there is a case where a symbol combination showing an RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line without winning any winning combination. In the present embodiment, the symbols constituting the winning pattern of any of the small wins are always displayed on the activated line when the first stop operation is performed when the batting order bell is won in the RBB established state. Since the regular big bonus (RBB) winning is avoided in, the regular big bonus (RBB) is won even if neither the eight-piece small role nor the one-piece small role included in the batting order is won. Won't win.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the common bell or JAC is won, when the common bell is won, 14 small wins are won regardless of the stop order in which the pressing operation is performed. The stop position for the press detection position is set as described above, and when the JAC is elected, the stop position for the press detection position is set so that 15 small wins will be won regardless of the press operation in any press order. Has been done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when any one of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12 is won, as shown in FIG. 10, the correct batting order is set for each batting order replay. , The pressing order different from the correct hit order is treated as an incorrect hit order.

  Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when any of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer batting order, the replay 2 is won. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that Replay 1 wins.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when any one of the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 3 is won. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that Replay 1 wins.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the CBB state, there occurs a situation in which the small win and the replay are overlapped, and in that case, the replay is not won and the small win is won. There is. When the replay is won in the CBB state, as shown in FIG. 11, the specific batting order according to the winning mode of the replay is set, and whether the stop operation order for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is the specific batting order. The type of small winning combination to be won is different depending on whether or not.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the replay is won in the CBB state, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in a specific batting order according to the winning mode of the replay, the 13-piece small win (small win 9) is won. When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an order different from the specific batting order, the stop position for the press detection position is set so that 14 small winning combinations (small win 10) will win. The position is set. When the replay is not won in the internal lottery in the CBB state, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that 14 small wins will be won regardless of the press order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. ing.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, while referring to the prize determination table stored in the prize determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are displayed on the activated line when they are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination. Then, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a regular big bonus (RBB), a challenge big bonus (CBB), a replay 1 to a replay 6, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in a state where each reel is stopped. A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not the small winning combination 1 to 11 is won and whether or not the RT variation blank is displayed.

  Then, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, the process at the time of winning is executed when the winning combination is won. As the winning process, for example, when the small prize is won, the payout control unit 150 performs the medal payout control process, and when the replay is won, the replay process unit 160 performs the replay process, and the bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, a game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed by the game state transition control means 170. Further, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the activated line in a state where all reels are stopped, the RT control means 173 performs control to change the RT state according to the displayed symbol combination. ..

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a payout determined in advance for each winning combination, and medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are paid to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device) is controlled.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the medal of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates each time one medal is paid out, and the payout control means 150 actually outputs from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured so that the number of medals paid out to can be managed.

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

  When a replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay processing (re-play processing) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without inserting a medal owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, the automatic insertion of automatically inserting the same number of medals as the previous game without using medals (including credit medals) held by the player The processing is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (A), the game state transition control means 170 performs a game state transition control process for transitioning the game state among the normal state, the RBB established state, the RBB state, and the CBB state. As the game state transition condition, one condition may be set, or a plurality of conditions may be set. When a plurality of conditions are defined, one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, or based on the fact that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied, the gaming state is set. It is possible to shift to another game state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the RBB established state or the CBB state. Specifically, when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the RBB established state, and when the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the normal state, the challenge big bonus is always given in the winning game. (CBB) wins and shifts to the CBB state. Further, in the normal state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the regular big bonus (RBB) and the challenge big bonus (CBB) are set as the lottery targets. The internal lottery is performed by referring to one of the internal lottery tables 4 according to the RT state. As described above, in the normal state, the internal lottery is performed so that the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) may be won. Also, in the normal state, the payout rate, which indicates the ratio of the number of paid-out coins to the number of inserted medals, changes according to the RT state, and the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3 in the non-RT state and the RT1 state. In the RT2 state where the payout rate is set to less than 100% (the payout rate is less than 1 and the payout rate does not exceed 1), and the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 2.5. , In the RT3 state where the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 2.0, the payout rate is set to 100% or more (the payout rate is 1 or more and the payout rate is more than 1). ..

  The RBB establishment state is a game state that shifts when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the internal lottery. In the RBB established state, the small winning combination is determined with the same probability as in the normal state among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, and the regular big bonus (RBB) and the challenge big bonus (CBB). ) Are excluded from the lottery target, and the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 5 in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3. In the RBB established state, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set to be the same as the normal state, and the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, so that the payout rate is set to less than 100%.

  In addition, in the RBB established state, the winning / retiring of small wins and replays is determined with the lottery flag corresponding to the regular big bonus (RBB) maintained in the winning state until the regular big bonus (RBB) is won, and the regular big bonus (RBB) is determined. ) When the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the activated line, the game state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the RBB established state to the RBB state based on the regular big bonus (RBB) winning.

  The RBB state is a gaming state that shifts (based on the fact that the RBB has won a prize) when a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of a regular big bonus (RBB) is displayed on the activated line. In the RBB state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set higher than that of the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, and the replay is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the selected internal lottery table 6. That is, in the RBB state, the small winning combination is more frequently elected than in the normal state, and thus the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state. In this way, in the RBB state, control is performed so that the lottery flag for the small winning combination is set to the winning state with a higher probability than in the normal state. In the RBB state, the winning rate of the small winning combination is set to be higher than that in the normal state, so that the payout rate is set to 100% or more.

  Further, in the RBB state, it is determined whether or not the ending condition is satisfied by the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game in the RBB state, and the medals exceeding the predetermined expected ending payout number (for example, 300) When is paid out, the game state transition control means 170 ends the RBB state and returns the game state to the normal state (shifts to the normal state based on the termination condition of the RBB state ending).

  The CBB state is a game state in which the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the challenge big bonus (CBB) is displayed on the activated line (based on the winning of the CBB). In the CBB state, any one of the internal lottery table 7 to the internal lottery table 10 that can be lost or replayed as a result of the internal lottery among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. An internal lottery is performed by referring to the above according to the RT state.

  In the CBB state, the lottery flags of the small winning combinations 1 to 10 are forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal drawing in each game, and if the result of the internal drawing is a loss, 14 winning hands When the result of the internal lottery is replay, 13 winning combinations are won in the specific batting order according to the winning mode of the replay, and 14 winning combinations are won in an order other than the specific batting order. In this way, in the CBB state, control is performed so that the small winning combination lottery flag is set to the winning state with a higher probability than in the normal state. In the CBB state, the payout rate is set to 100% or more by forcibly setting the lottery flags of the small winning combinations 1 to 10 regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  Then, in the CBB state, it is determined whether or not the ending condition is satisfied by the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game in the CBB state, and the medals exceeding the predetermined planned ending payout number (for example, 13 medals). When is paid out, the game state transition control means 170 ends the CBB state and returns the game state to the normal state (shifts to the normal state based on the end condition of the CBB state ending). In particular, in the present embodiment, in the CBB state, the second bonus game can be performed by winning 13 winning combinations in the first bonus game, and the winning combination is finished when winning 14 winning combinations in the first bonus game. It is not possible to play the second bonus game when the conditions are met. That is, in the CBB state, when the replay is won in the first bonus game, there is an opportunity to win the 13-card combination, and if the 13-card combination can be won, the 13-card combination can be won. You will be able to get more medals than if you did not.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the RT control unit 173 has a non-RT state (non-replay time state), an RT1 state (first replay time state), an RT2 state (second replay time state), and an RT3 state ( RT transition control processing for transitioning the RT state between the third replay time states) is performed. In the present embodiment, the replay lottery mode differs depending on the RT state, and specifically, at least one of the replay winning probability, the type of replay targeted for the lottery, and the combination of replays to be won in duplicate is different. There is. As the transition condition of the RT state, one condition may be set, or a plurality of conditions may be set. When a plurality of conditions are set, the RT state is set based on that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It can be moved to another RT state.

  The non-RT state is an RT state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of RT states, and the transition from the non-RT state to the RT1 state is possible. Specifically, in the non-RT state, when the symbol combination indicating the RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the non-RT state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the normal replay 1 to the normal replay 3 are set as the winning mode of the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1/7. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 1 (normal state) or the internal lottery table 7 (CBB state) set to .3. In the present embodiment, the RT state is initialized and set to the non-RT state when the gaming state returns to the normal state with the end of the RBB state, and the non-RT state is set when the gaming state is the normal state. In the RT states other than the above, if one small winning combination wins, the RT state shifts to the non-RT state.

  The RT1 state is an RT state that shifts when a symbol combination indicating an RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line, and it is possible to shift from the RT1 state to the RT2 state and the non-RT state. .. Specifically, in the RT1 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the replay 2 is displayed on the activated line (when the replay 2 wins), the process shifts to the RT2 state, and the small winning combination of 1 in the RT1 state. When the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the activated line (when one small winning combination is won), the state shifts to the non-RT state. Further, in the RT1 state, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 are set as the winning mode of the replay in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1/7. Internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 2 (normal state) or the internal lottery table 8 (CBB state) set to 3.

  The RT2 state is an RT state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 2 is displayed on the activated line, and shifts from the RT2 state to the RT3 state, the non-RT state, and the RT1 state. Is possible. Specifically, in the RT2 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the replay 3 is displayed on the activated line (when the replay 3 is won), the state shifts to the RT3 state, and the one small winning combination is set in the RT2 state. When the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the activated line (when one small winning combination is won), the symbol combination indicating RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line in the RT2 state. If it is done, the state shifts to the RT1 state. In the RT2 state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 are set as the winning mode of the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1/2. Internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 3 (normal state) or the internal lottery table 9 (CBB state) set to 5.

  The RT3 state is an RT state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 3 is displayed on the activated line, and it is possible to shift from the RT3 state to the non-RT state and the RT1 state. ing. Specifically, in the RT3 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning configuration of one small winning combination is displayed on the activated line (when one small winning combination is won), the state shifts to the non-RT state, and in the RT3 state When the symbol combination indicating the RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Further, in the RT3 state, in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the normal replay 1 to the normal replay 3 are set as the winning mode of the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1/2. Internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 4 (normal state) or the internal lottery table 10 (CBB state) set to 0. In the internal lottery table 4 referred to when the player stays in the RT3 state in the normal state, the correspondence relation between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the result of the internal lottery is not lost.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the RT control means 173 shifts the RT state according to the above-mentioned variable conditions when the game state stays in the normal state or the CBB state, and particularly winning and winning of the challenge big bonus (CBB). , And the RT state is not changed depending on the end of the CBB state.

  For this reason, if the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won and won and the game state shifts from the normal state to the CBB state, the RT state at the time of winning the challenge big bonus (CBB) is maintained until the end of the CBB state. In particular, in the present embodiment, the challenge big bonus (CBB) is always won in the winning game, and the symbol combination that triggers the change of the RT state in the CBB state game is not displayed on the activated line. The RT state does not change depending on the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in the game from (CBB) winning until the CBB state ends.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the AT control unit 175 has a plurality of types of effect states including a non-AT state (an example of a normal effect state), an AT preparation state, an AT state (an example of a special effect state), and an AT end standby state. The production state is changed (shifted) between the two, the production state is set to the AT state under a predetermined condition, and the AT determined in advance based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (an example of the first counter) is set. Whether or not the condition for ending the state is satisfied is determined, and the control for ending the AT state is performed when the condition for ending the AT state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, in the game in which the player is staying in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the effect control unit 180 assists the winning of the eight-small winning combination (small winning combination 6) by notifying the correct answer order when the batting order bell is won. The winning assistance is produced, and when the replay is won in the first bonus game in the CBB state, the specific batting order is notified so that the second bonus game can be performed. Winning assistance production is performed to assist winning, and in the second bonus game in the CBB state, winning assistance production is performed to assist winning of 14 small wins (small win 10), and the player stays in the non-AT state. It is possible to play a game in which medals are easier to obtain than the existing games.

  Then, in the non-AT state, the AT control means 175 performs an AT lottery for deciding whether or not to shift the effect state to the AT state, based on whether one of the common bell, watermelon, and cherry has been won in the internal lottery. . In the AT lottery, one of 32768 random number values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, the obtained random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage means 191, and the result is compared. Then, it is determined whether or not the player has won the AT lottery. In the AT lottery table, each of 32768 random number values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random number value obtained in the AT lottery is associated with winning in the AT lottery table. If it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to set a low-probability state with a winning probability of about 1/256 and a high-probability state with a winning probability of about 1/64 as the AT lottery state. A corresponding AT lottery table is referred to. Then, the AT lottery table set so that the winning probability is higher when the lottery state is the high probability state than when the lottery state is the low probability state is referred to. The winning probability of the AT lottery may be different depending on the winning mode in the internal lottery. In this case, there may be a winning mode in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is the same in the low probability state and the high probability state, or the winning probability of the AT lottery is higher in the low probability state than in the high probability state. , If the total number of random numbers assigned to the winning of the AT lottery has a relationship of “high probability state> low probability state”, the winning probability of the AT lottery for each winning mode can be arbitrarily determined.

  Then, when the AT control means 175 wins the AT lottery, it shifts the production state from the non-AT state to the AT preparation state, and in the AT preparation state, the production control means 180 guides the RT state to the RT3 state. Auxiliary effect is executed.

  For example, if the player stays in the RT1 state, which is the RT state that is likely to stay in the non-AT state at the time of winning the AT lottery, the replay 2 is won when the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 6 are won. In order to be able to perform, the RT assistance state is guided to the RT2 state by executing a prize winning assistance effect that notifies the correct batting order, and in the RT2 state, the replay 3 can be won when the batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 are won. , The prize assisting performance for notifying the correct hit order is executed to guide the RT state to the RT3 state.

  In the present embodiment, in the AT preparation state, the effect control unit 180 performs the winning assistance production for notifying the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won. However, in the AT preparation state, the RT state is set when the player stays in the non-RT state. In order to change the symbol to the RT1 state, it is necessary to perform the stop operation in the incorrect stroke order in order to display the symbol combination showing the RT variation blank on the activated line. For this reason, if the player wins the AT lottery while staying in the non-RT state, the winning assistance production is not executed at the time of winning the batting bell while staying in the non-RT state even in the AT preparation state. It is like this.

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

  In addition, when the RT state falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state due to a player's operation error in the AT state, a winning assistance production is performed so as to return the RT state to the RT3 state while staying in the AT state. Be seen. However, when the RT state falls to the non-RT state in the AT state, in order to guide the RT state to the RT1 state, the batting order bell is won until the symbol combination showing the RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line. No prize winning assistance will be given.

  Further, the AT control means 175 sets the value “100” corresponding to 100 times, which is the number of games as the ending condition of the AT state, to the AT end determination counter 195 based on the fact that the AT lottery is won, and the AT state is set. Then, every time a game is played, for example, when the start lever SL is pressed, a constant value “1” corresponding to one game is subtracted from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195. Decrement update. When the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the AT state and the game state shifts to the CBB state, only the first bonus game is targeted for decrement update, and the second bonus game is targeted for decrement update. It is supposed not to. That is, in the AT state, only one game is counted even if the CBB state ends with one bonus game or two bonus games. Further, in the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 195 is continued even in the process of returning the RT state to the RT3 state due to the RT state falling to the non-RT state or the RT1 state due to an operation error of the player.

  When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches the threshold value "0", the AT control means 175 determines that the AT state end condition is satisfied, and the AT control means 175 ends the AT state. The effect state is set to the AT end standby state, and when the RT state shifts to the non-RT state or the RT1 state in the AT end standby state, the effect state is returned to the non-AT state. In the present embodiment, in the AT end standby state after the end of the AT state, the prize control assisting effect when the batting order bell is won is not performed by the effect control means 180, so a symbol combination indicating a winning of one small prize or an RT variation blank. Is displayed, the RT state easily falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state. As the effect state after the end of the AT state, the non-AT state may be restored without providing the AT end standby state. The condition for returning from the AT end standby state to the non-AT state is, for example, that a stop operation was performed in an incorrect answer order when the batting order bell was won, and a symbol combination indicating an RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line. Alternatively, one small prize may be won.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous section can be set as the game section for managing the initialization process, and the effect state can be made to stay in the AT preparation state, the AT state, or the AT end standby state only when it is the advantageous section. It is made possible (there is a case where the effect state stays in the special effect state in the specific game section). Therefore, as will be described in detail later, if the advantageous section ends when the effect state stays in the AT preparation state, the AT state, or the AT end standby state, as shown in FIG. The ready state, the AT state, or the AT end waiting state is forcibly ended, and the non-AT state is entered.

  Further, as will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section based on winning the AT lottery in the normal section. Therefore, in the AT lottery of the present embodiment, in addition to whether or not the effect state is shifted to the AT state, whether or not the game section is shifted to the advantageous section is also determined.

  Further, when the winning mode of the small winning combination obtained in the internal lottery is watermelon, cherry, or common bell in the AT state, the AT control means 175 ends AT according to the winning mode of the winning combination in the internal lottery. An additional lottery is performed to determine whether to add a given addition value to the stored value of the determination counter 195. In this way, when the winning mode of the small win obtained in the internal lottery was watermelon, cherry, or common bell, AT lottery was performed in the non-AT state, but it was changed to AT lottery in the AT state. And add lottery.

  In the additional lottery, one of 32768 random number values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, the obtained random number value is compared with the additional lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage means 191, and the obtained random number is determined according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the player has won the additional lottery. In the additional lottery table, each of 32768 random number values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random number value obtained in the additional lottery is associated with winning in the additional lottery table. If it is, it is determined that the additional lottery has been won. Further, in the present embodiment, the additional lottery table is selected from a plurality of types of additional lottery tables according to the winning mode of the combination in the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the additional lottery is “watermelon <cherry <common bell”. It becomes higher in the order of. Further, as the additional value when the additional lottery is won, a large additional value is selected in the order of "cherry <common bell <watermelon". In addition, the relationship between the winning mode of the part in the internal lottery and the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the relationship between the winning mode of the part in the internal lottery and the added value when winning the additional lottery are not limited to those described above. Can be set. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the additional lottery is won in the AT state (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), a given addition value is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (AT end determination counter 195 The stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is updated so that the number of counts from the current stored value to the threshold value is increased).

  Further, when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the AT state, the AT control means 175 suspends the AT state by stopping the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 195 based on the winning of the regular big bonus (RBB). However, the AT state is restarted as the RT state shifts to the RT3 state via the AT preparation state after the end of the RBB state.

  The initialization means 177 generates an advantageous section (an example of a specific game section) under a predetermined condition, and based on the end of the advantageous section, performs an initialization process of initializing the control information relating to the effect state. Particularly in this embodiment, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization process, the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to the initial value (for example, 0), and the lottery state of the AT lottery is low probability. It is supposed to be initialized to the state. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, a normal section, an advantageous section, and an inside waiting section can be set as the game section for managing the initialization process, and the initialization means 177 sets the advantageous section. Based on the fact that the game section is transferred between a plurality of types of game sections including and the AT section is selected in the normal section (when it is not an advantageous section), it is decided to transfer the game section to the specific game section. Based on that), shift to the advantageous section. That is, in the present embodiment, the AT preparation state can be set when the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section and is the advantageous section, and the AT state and the AT end standby state can be set when the advantageous section is set. The AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end waiting state cannot be set (except in the case where the normal section shifts to the advantageous section) and the internal middle waiting section. In addition, in the normal section, it stays in a non-AT state. In the present embodiment, a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set to the clear counter 196 (second counter, an example of a specific counter) in the game in which the AT lottery is won in the normal section, and the advantageous section is shifted to the advantageous section. Based on that, the update of the clear counter 196 is started, and an increment update for adding a constant value (for example, 1) to the stored value of the clear counter 196 is performed each time a game is played, and the stored value of the clear counter 196 is performed. Has reached the threshold value (for example, 1501), the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. In this embodiment, the clear counter 196 is updated after all the spinning reels in each game are stopped, but if it is predetermined in each game, the clear counter 196 is updated at any timing. Alternatively, the game start operation on the start lever SL may be used as an update trigger. As described above, in the present embodiment, the clear counter 196 operates (is updated) in addition to the AT end determination counter 195 in the AT state, and the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value. The initialization process is executed based on

  In addition, in the present embodiment, as the update condition of the clear counter 196, no update condition other than that one game has been set is set. For example, even if the above-mentioned additional lottery is won, the addition to the clear counter 196 is added. Therefore, in the advantageous section, the clear counter 196 is updated only by a constant value so that the stored value approaches the threshold value each time the game is played. That is, the clear counter 196 counts the number of games in the advantageous section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the clear counter 195 is initialized on the basis of the satisfaction of the end condition of the advantageous section, and specifically, the stored value of the clear counter 195 is initialized to the initial value (for example, 0). It The initialization of the clear counter 195 may be performed in the initialization process together with the initialization of the effect state, the AT end determination counter 195, and the lottery state of the AT lottery described above.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value, the normal section is shifted to at the end of the advantageous section, and the initialization processing is executed at the shift to the normal section. .. Therefore, when the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the situation where the AT is in the AT state, the AT state is forcibly ended by the initialization process and becomes the non-AT state when shifting to the normal section. It is initialized. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect state is the AT state at the end of the advantageous section, even if the AT state end condition based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is not satisfied, the pertinent state is forced. An initialization process for ending the AT state is executed.

  Further, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value while staying in the AT preparation state, the AT preparation state is forcibly ended by the initialization process when the normal section is entered, and the The value stored in the AT end determination counter 195, which is set when the AT lottery is won, is initialized to the initial value (for example, 0).

  Further, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches a threshold value while staying in the AT end standby state, the RT state may shift to the non-RT state or the RT1 state when shifting to the normal section. The AT end waiting state is forcibly ended and initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization process without waiting.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value, the initialization process is immediately executed regardless of the effect state, the game state, and the RT state. Since the gaming state and the RT state are not initialized, if the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value while staying in the RBB established state, the RBB established state is still maintained even after the initialization process, When the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches a threshold value in a situation where the player is staying in the RBB state or the CBB state, the bonus game in the RBB state or the CBB state continues even after the initialization processing, and the player stays in the RT3 state. When the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the above situation, the RT3 state is maintained even after the initialization processing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a lottery state of the AT lottery, a low probability state with a winning probability of about 1/256 and a high probability state with a winning probability of about 1/64 can be set, but the AT control means 175 In the normal section, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the low probability state, and the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state based on the start of the advantageous section. That is, in this embodiment, the AT lottery executed in the advantageous section is easier to win than the AT lottery executed in the normal section. Then, in the present embodiment, the initialization means 177 also performs control to initialize the lottery state of the AT lottery to a low probability state when shifting from the advantageous zone to the normal zone.

  Then, in the present embodiment, once the advantageous section starts, the advantageous section does not end depending on changes in the effect state, the gaming state, and the RT state. That is, the initialization means 177 maintains (continues) the advantageous section if the stored value of the clear counter 196 does not reach the threshold value even if the AT state ends in the advantageous section, and terminates the RBB state or the CBB state. Similarly, even if the user stays in the normal state, the advantageous section is similarly maintained (continued), and in the advantageous section and the non-AT state, the AT lottery can be performed under a condition that is more advantageous than in the normal section and the non-AT state.

  Further, in this embodiment, once the advantageous section is started, the clear counter 196 is continuously updated regardless of changes in the effect state, the game state, and the RT state. That is, the initialization means 177 updates the clear counter 196 in any production state, any game state, and any RT state in the advantageous section, and continues updating the clear counter 196 even if the production state changes. Then, the clear counter 196 is continuously updated even if the RT state is changed, and the clear counter 196 is continuously updated even if the game state is changed. Therefore, even if the regular big bonus (RBB) or challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the internal lottery in the advantageous section and the game state shifts to the RBB established state, the RBB state, or the CBB state, these The update of the clear counter 196 is continued in any of the gaming states.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is prohibited from being executed in the internal middle waiting section, and the AT lottery is not executed even when the winning mode that triggers the execution of the AT lottery is obtained in the internal lottery. It has become. Even if the AT lottery is executed even in the internal waiting section, it is preferable to invalidate the result of the AT lottery.

  Further, the initialization means 177 also sets a predetermined value (based on the winning of the RBB or CBB) to the clear counter 196 at the time of winning the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) when it is not in the advantageous section. For example, 1) is set to generate an advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the challenge big bonus (CBB) always wins the challenge big bonus (CBB) in the winning game, but the regular big bonus (RBB) is stopped at an appropriate timing. If you do not win the Regular Big Bonus (RBB) even if you win the Regular Big Bonus (RBB) in the regular section, it will be moved to the internal medium waiting section and the Regular Big Bonus (RBB) will be awarded. ) Is moved to the advantageous section with the winning of.

  Based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 197, the effect control unit 180 uses the display device 330 (an example of an effect device) to perform the effect and the sound device 340 (an example of the effect device). Performs control related to sound effects. For example, a lamp or LED is lit or blinked according to the occurrence of a game event such as insertion of a medal, operation of the bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, variation of the game state, or display of the liquid crystal display LCD. By changing the content or outputting a sound from the speaker, the execution of the effect for encouraging the game or assisting the game is controlled according to the progress of the game. The content of the effect executed in the game is determined by referring to the effect lottery table stored in the sub-lottery table storage means 198 according to the game state, the effect state, the result of the internal lottery, and the like.

  Then, when the production state is the AT preparation state or the AT state, the production control unit 180 informs the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won and assists the winning of the small winning combination of eight pieces (an example of specific notification production). ) Is executed by the display device 330 and the audio device 340. However, if the RT state is the non-RT state even if the production state is the AT preparation state, or if the batting bell is won in the AT state, one small winning combination is won due to an operation error by the player and the RT state is the non-RT state. If you fall into the state, until the batting order bell is won until the symbol combination showing the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line in order to guide the game state to the RT1 state, winning assistance production will not be performed. There is.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT preparation state or the AT state, when the replay is won in the first bonus game in the CBB state, the production control unit 180 notifies the specific batting order according to the winning mode of the replay. A prize winning assistance effect that assists the winning of 13 wins by the display device 330 or the audio device 340, and in the second bonus game, a prize assisting effect that informs the pressing order in which 14 wins can be won. Is performed by the display device 330 and the audio device 340. In the second bonus game, when the replay is won, the pressing order different from the specific batting order is notified, and when the replay is not winning, 14 small wins can be won in any pressing order. The batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) is notified.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT preparation state, the production control unit 180 notifies the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 and replay 2 when the RT state stays in the RT1 state. In the situation where the RT state stays in the RT2 state by causing the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute the winning assistance effect for assisting the winning of the winning combination, the correct batting order is notified when the batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 are won. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a winning assistance effect that assists the winning of the replay 3.

  In addition, even if the production state is the AT state, the production control means 180 displays a symbol combination showing an RT variation blank on the activated line due to an operation error by the player at the time of winning the batting bell, and the RT state falls to the RT1 state. In this case, if the player stays in the AT state, the display device 330 displays a prize winning assistance effect that informs the correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 and assists the winning of the replay 2. The audio device 340 is controlled to be executed. In addition, in the AT state, if the RT state falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state and stays in the RT2 state in the process of returning the RT state to the RT3 state, on the condition that it stays in the AT state, When the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 are won, the display device 330 and the audio device 340 are controlled to notify the correct batting order and assist the winning of the replay 3 with a prize.

  The functional block configuration of this embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, a program that causes a computer to function as the game control means 100 according to the present embodiment is downloaded from an information storage medium such as a CD or a DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network to realize the function. be able to. Further, in the above computer system, the medal shooting switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually have their functions with respect to operating means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse or the like), or a controller. It can be realized by allocating. Further, in the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320 and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually control their functions by controlling the image displayed and output on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

  2. Method of this embodiment

  In the present embodiment, the regular section is shifted to the advantageous section based on winning the AT lottery, and if the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus is won in the normal section, the bonus is won. Based on this, a method is adopted in which the transition is made to the advantageous section, the clear counter 196 is updated in the advantageous section, and the initialization processing is executed based on the stored value of the clear counter. Hereinafter, the processing flow of the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20 are flowcharts for explaining the processing of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  First, the normal section processing performed in the normal section will be described.

  In the normal section process, as shown in FIG. 17, when a game start operation for the start lever SL is performed (Y in step S100), an internal lottery is performed (step S101), and common bell, watermelon, and cherry are selected in the internal lottery. When either one is won (Y in step S102), AT lottery is performed (step S103). When the RBB is established, the AT lottery is not performed even if the common bell, watermelon, or cherry is won in the internal lottery.

  When a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 (Y in step S104), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped (step S105), and when all reels are stopped (Y in step S106), The winning determination process is performed (step S107).

  When it is determined by the prize determination process that the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) has been won (Y in step S108), "1" is set to the clear counter 196 and the lottery state of the AT lottery is set. Is set to a high probability state (step S109), and the period is shifted to the advantageous section (step S110).

  If neither the regular big bonus (RBB) nor the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won (N in step S108), but the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the game (in step S111). Y), the process proceeds to the internal middle waiting section (step S112).

  If the player has won the AT lottery (Y in step S113), the effect state is shifted to the AT preparation state, and the AT end determination counter 195 is set to "100" (a value corresponding to 100 games) (step). S114), "1" is set to the clear counter 196, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state (step S115), and the advantageous section is moved to (step S116).

  Next, the inside-standby section process performed in the inside-standby section will be described.

  In the internal middle standby section process, as shown in FIG. 18, when a game start operation for the start lever SL is performed (Y in step S200), an internal lottery is performed (step S201), and stop operations for the stop buttons B1 to B3 are performed. Is performed (Y in step S202), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped (step S203), and when all reels are stopped (Y in step S204), winning determination processing is performed (step S205). ).

  When it is determined by the prize determination process that the regular big bonus (RBB) is won (Y in step S206), the clear counter 196 is set to "1", and the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high probability state. (Step S207), it shifts to an advantageous section (step S208).

  Next, the advantageous section process performed in the advantageous section will be described.

  In the advantageous section process, as shown in FIG. 19, when a game start operation for the start lever SL is performed (Y in step S300), an internal lottery is performed (step S301), and a common bell is used in the internal lottery in the non-AT state. If either watermelon or cherry is won (Y in step S302, Y in step S303), AT lottery is performed (step S304), and if the AT lottery is won (Y in step S305), the production state becomes the AT preparation state. After the shift, the AT end determination counter 195 is set to "100" (step S306).

  If the effect state is the AT state (Y in step S307), and if it is not the second game in the CBB state (N in step S308), the value D stored in the AT end determination counter 195 is "1" ( Decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value corresponding to one game) (step S309). If any of the common bell, watermelon, and cherry is won in the internal lottery (Y in step S310), the additional lottery is performed (step S311), and if the additional lottery is won (Y in step S312), the AT end determination counter 195. The given addition value is added to the stored value D of (step S313).

  When a stop operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3 (Y in step S314), the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped (step S315), and when all reels are stopped (Y in step S316), The winning determination process is performed (step S317).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined by the prize determination processing that the replay 3 has won (Y in step S318), if the effect state is the AT preparation state (Y in step S319), the RT state is changed. Along with the shift to the RT3 state, the effect state shifts to the AT state (step S320).

  When the stored value D of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches "0" (threshold value) in the AT state (Y in step S321, Y in step S322), it is determined that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, and the effect is produced. The state is shifted to the AT end waiting state (step S323).

  Then, increment update is performed to add "1" (constant value) to the stored value C of the clear counter 196 (step S324), and when the stored value C of the clear counter 196 becomes larger than "1500" (the threshold "" 1501 "), it is determined that the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied (Y in step S325).

  When it is determined that the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied (Y in step S325), the stored value C of the clear counter 195 is initialized to "0" (initial value) (step S326), and the initialization process is executed. (Step S327). Specifically, in the initialization process, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, the storage value D of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to "0" (initial value), and the lottery state of the AT lottery is low. It is initialized to the stochastic state. Then, the operation is shifted to the normal section (step S328).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect state is shifted between a plurality of types of effect states including the non-AT state and the AT state in the advantageous section, and the effect state is allowed to stay in the non-AT state in the normal section. , In the normal section, it shifts to the advantageous section based on winning the AT lottery, and the effect state stays in the AT state in the advantageous section. Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition to the advantageous section starts, updating of the clear counter 196 is started, and the advantageous section is ended based on the stored value of the clear counter 196 irrespective of changes in the production state, the game state, and the RT state. It is determined whether or not, and the advantageous section is ended based on the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaching the threshold value, but if the effect state is the AT state at the end of the advantageous section, AT end Even if the ending condition of the AT state based on the stored value of the determination counter 195 is not satisfied, the assist state game (AT) is forced to end the AT state by the initialization process that initializes the effect state to the non-AT state. It is possible to limit the game period of (game in the state) by the clear counter 196, and according to this embodiment, it is possible to limit the amount of medals that can be acquired in the assist time game, It will be possible to suppress the mass acquisition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the AT state or the AT preparation state, the production device executes the winning assistance production for assisting the winning of the winning combination, so that it is easier to obtain the medals than in the non-AT state. In the present embodiment, when the AT lottery for determining whether or not to shift the effect state to the AT state is won, it is possible to shift to the AT state via the AT preparation state. Shifts the game section to an advantageous section based on winning the AT lottery. Thus, according to the present embodiment, the advantageous section is started in accordance with the situation in which the player can increase the medals, so that the advantageous section can be appropriately started, and the player can obtain the medal. It is possible to make a game (a game in the AT state or AT preparation state) that can increase the number of coins within an advantageous section which is a game section for limiting the amount of medals acquired.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, an internal lottery is carried out so that there is a case where the regular big bonus (RBB) is won and a case where the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the normal state, and the regular big bonus (RBB) is won. Then, the gaming state is shifted to the RBB state, and in the RBB state, an internal lottery is performed so that the small winning combination has a higher probability than in the normal state, and when the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won, the gaming state is shifted to the CBB state, In the CBB state, the lottery flags of the small winning combinations 1 to 10 are forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Therefore, in the RBB state or the CBB state, it is easier to obtain medals than in the normal state. .. In the present embodiment, when the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the internal lottery while staying in the normal section, the game section is based on the fact that the bonus is won. To an advantageous section. As a result, according to the present embodiment, the advantageous section is started in response to the situation in which the player can increase the number of medals, so that the advantageous section can be appropriately started, and the player can obtain the medal. It is possible to perform a game (a game in the RBB state or the CBB state) that can increase the amount within an advantageous section which is a game section for limiting the amount of medals acquired.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the update of the clear counter 196 is started when shifting to the advantageous section, and the advantageous section is ended when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches a threshold value, but the advantageous section may be changed depending on the variation of the game state. If the clear counter 196 does not reach the threshold value even if the RBB state or the CBB state is terminated by the termination condition of the RBB state or the CBB state being satisfied, the advantageous interval continues without being terminated. , If there is a situation where the player stays in the advantageous section even after the bonus game in the RBB state or the CBB state is finished, and if the AT lottery is won in the advantageous section after the bonus game is finished, the state will shift to the AT state, but in the advantageous section In order to continue updating the clear counter 196 regardless of changes in the production state, the game state, and the RT state, even if the state shifts to the AT state after the bonus game is over, a series of bonus game and assist time game It is possible to limit the amount of medals that can be acquired, and it is possible to prevent a large amount of medals from being acquired.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the threshold value of the clear counter 196, which is the end condition of the advantageous section, is set to “1501” which corresponds to the number of games of 1500 times, but the threshold value of the clear counter 196 is the medal in the advantageous section. The acquired number (difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals) can be set to a value not exceeding a predetermined number, and in the present embodiment, the number of acquired medals in the advantageous section does not exceed 3000. It is set to the value assumed. Specifically, the threshold value of the clear counter 196 is a value corresponding to the number of games played, which is calculated by 3000 sheets / inclination value. Here, the tilt value is the net increase in the number of medals per game in the RT3 state (including the number of medals acquired by bonus) when the winning combination of the winning small wins is guaranteed to be the winning small win. In this embodiment, the inclination value is 2. Therefore, the number of games in the advantageous section of the present embodiment is 1500 times (= 3000 pieces / 2 pieces), and 1500 times after the clear counter 196 is set to "1" with the shift to the advantageous section. The threshold value is set to "1501" so that the advantageous section is ended when the number of games is counted. In this way, the period of the advantageous section depends on the upper limit of the number of medals to be obtained and the inclination value, and can be set arbitrarily according to these designs.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to the ones described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made. The modifications will be introduced below. It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and various methods described as modified examples below can be appropriately combined and used as control methods for realizing the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, in the RBB establishment state, the winning probability of the small win is set to be the same as the normal state, and the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3, so that the payout rate is set to less than 100%. If the regular big bonus (RBB) is won by the internal lottery in the normal section but the regular big bonus (RBB) is not won, it is decided to shift the game section to the internal middle waiting section, but the winning of the replay If the probability of RBB establishment is set to 100% or more by setting the probability higher than 1 / 7.3, the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the normal section but no prize is won. Alternatively, the game section may be shifted to the advantageous section. That is, in this case, the game section may be shifted to the advantageous section based on the fact that the regular big bonus (RBB) is won in the normal section. Even in this way, the advantageous section is started in accordance with the situation in which the number of medals can be increased, so that the advantageous section can be appropriately started, and the game in the RBB established state where the medals can be increased is The game can be played within the advantageous section which is a game section for limiting the amount of acquisition. In this case, the internal waiting section may not be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to two types, that is, the low probability state and the high probability state. However, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to three or more types, and a plurality of types of the lottery state of the AT lottery in the advantageous section are provided. May be. For example, in addition to the high-probability state, it is possible to provide an ultra-high-probability state (for example, the winning probability is about 1/32) that is easier to win in the AT lottery than the high-probability state. May be switched to the super-high probability state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the fact that the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value is set as the end condition of the advantageous section, but the end condition of the advantageous section is added to the end condition based on the stored value of the clear counter 196. Other conditions may be provided. For example, as the lottery state of the AT lottery, it is easier to win the AT lottery than the low-probability state, but it is more difficult to win the AT lottery than the high-probability state, and it is easier to win the AT lottery than the high-probability state. A probability state is provided, and the lottery state of the AT lottery is switched between the normal probability state, the high probability state, and the super-high probability state by lottery or the like in the advantageous section, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches the threshold value. When the AT state ends and the state shifts to the non-AT state via the end standby state, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set by lottery or the like, and the lottery state of the AT lottery is normally set in the non-AT state after the end of the AT state. Staying in the stochastic state may be a condition for ending the advantageous section. In this case, when the termination condition of the AT state based on the stored value of the AT termination determination counter 195 is satisfied and the state shifts to the non-AT state via the termination waiting state, the lottery state of the AT lottery is a high probability state or When set to the ultra-high probability state, the advantageous section is continued, and in the non-AT state, the advantageous section is ended when the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the normal probability state, while shifting to the non-AT state. In this case, when the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the normal probability state, the advantageous section may be ended with the transition to the non-AT state. As described above, in this example, when the AT state ends due to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaching the threshold value and the stay in the non-AT state continues, the advantageous section is continued. There is a case where the advantageous section is ended.

  In addition, for example, regarding the advantageous section that was started by winning the regular big bonus (RBB) or challenge big bonus (CBB) in the normal section and winning the regular big bonus (RBB) or challenge big bonus (CBB), The end condition of the advantageous section may be the termination of the RBB state or the CBB state, which has been changed due to the winning of the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB), or the termination of the RBB state or the CBB state. The lottery state of the AT lottery is set by a lottery or the like from the normal probability state, the high probability state, and the super high probability state, and the AT lottery state is the normal probability in the non-AT state after the end of the RBB state or the CBB state. Staying in the state may be a condition for ending the advantageous section. As described above, in this case, there are a case where the advantageous section is continued and a case where the advantageous section is finished when the RBB state or the CBB state is finished and the vehicle stays in the normal state. However, in these cases, it is desirable to continue the advantageous section when the transition to the AT state is determined at the end of the RBB state or the CBB state.

  Further, for example, when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value, the AT state ends, and the state shifts to the non-AT state via the end standby state, the stored value of the clear counter 196 is a predetermined value (for example, 1400) or more may be set as the end condition of the advantageous section. That is, the advantageous section may be ended based on the stored value of the clear counter 196 at the end of the AT state. As described above, in this example, when the AT state ends due to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaching the threshold value and the stay in the non-AT state continues, the advantageous section is continued. There is a case where the advantageous section is ended.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game information display section DS shown in FIG. 1 may be provided with a section display device including a 7-segment display, an LED or the like to notify that the player is staying in the advantageous section. In this case, it may be a non-notification section that does not notify that it is an advantage section from the start of the advantage section until the predetermined number of games (for example, 32 times) are exhausted. Further, in this case, based on the stored value of the clear counter 196, it is possible to start or end the advantageous zone notification, which is the notification that the user stays in the advantageous zone. For example, when a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set in the clear counter 196 with the shift to the advantageous section, it is advantageous because the stored value of the clear counter 196 becomes larger than the initial value “0”. If the storage value of the clear counter 196 is initialized to the initial value “0” as a result of the section notification being started and the advantageous section ending and shifting to the normal section, the storage value of the clear counter 196 is set to the initial value. The advantageous section notification may be ended based on the fact that the value becomes “0”. In this way, the advantageous section notification may be started with the shift to the advantageous section, and the advantageous section notification may be ended with the shift to the normal section.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the batting order bell or batting order replay is won in the AT preparation state or AT state, or when the replay is winning in the CBB state, batting order bell (when batting order bell is won) or batting order replay (batting order replay). (At the time of winning), the correct batting order (at the time of winning the batting order bell or batting order replay), the specific batting order (the first bonus game in the CBB state), depending on the type of winning of replay (when winning the replay in the CBB state), Alternatively, game information indicating a pressing order (second bonus game in the CBB state) different from the specific batting order, game information indicating an internal lottery result, or game information indicating a winning combination is displayed on the game information display section DS, The effect control unit 180 may notify the pressing order (correct answer batting order, specific batting order, or pressing order different from the specific batting order) indicated by (or suggesting) the game information by winning assistance production. In this case, the game information can be displayed while the reels are rotating on a credit display device for displaying the number of credits of medals, a payout display device for displaying the number of payouts of medals, etc. in the game information display section DS.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the AT end determination counter 195 is decremented and updated in the AT state, but it may be incremented and updated. For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the storage value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value “0”, and in the AT state, the storage of the AT end determination counter 195 is stored every time a game is played. The value is incremented and updated by adding a constant value "1" corresponding to one game, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 becomes a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to 100: 100 game times). The AT state may be terminated based on the arrival. In addition, in this example, when the additional lottery is won (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), an update is performed to subtract a given value from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 stores the current storage). The stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the number of counts from the value to the threshold value increases, or a given value may be added to the threshold value The threshold value that is the condition for ending the state is reset (updated) (the AT end determination counter 195 is set to increase the number of counts until the current stored value reaches the threshold value). The threshold value may be updated).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the AT end determination counter 195 counts the number of games in the AT state, but the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is updated according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals. The termination of the AT state may be managed by a so-called difference number obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of paid-out items. For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the value “100” corresponding to 100 medals, which is the difference number of coins which is the ending condition of the AT state, is set in the AT end determination counter 195, and once in the AT state. When the game is played, an increment update is performed to add a value corresponding to the number of inserted medals (specified number of insertions) to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195, and the small win is won and the medals are paid out. Then, decrement update is performed to subtract a value corresponding to the payout number of medals from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) (threshold The AT state may be terminated on the basis of (being less than the value). In addition, in this example, when the addition lottery is won (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), a given addition value is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 is added from the current stored value). The stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the number of counts before the threshold value is reached is increased.

  In addition, for example, based on winning the AT lottery, the memory value of the AT end determination counter 195 is initialized to an initial value “0”, and in the AT state, the number of inserted medals (regulation is defined every time one game is played). The value corresponding to the number of inserted coins) is subtracted from the value stored in the AT end determination counter 195 to perform decrement update, and when the small winning combination is won and the medals are paid out, the value corresponding to the number of paid-out medals is judged to be the AT end determination. An increment update for adding to the stored value of the counter 195 is performed, and the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 reaches a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the difference number of 100: 100 sheets). It is also possible to terminate the AT state based on the fact that). In addition, in this example, when the additional lottery is won (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), an update is performed to subtract a given value from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 (the AT end determination counter 195 stores the current storage). The stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 may be updated so that the number of counts from the value to the threshold value increases, or a given value may be added to the threshold value The threshold value that is the condition for ending the state is reset (updated) (the AT end determination counter 195 is set to increase the number of counts until the current stored value reaches the threshold value). The threshold value may be updated).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value (for example, 1) is set in the clear counter 196 with the shift to the advantageous section, and in the advantageous section, the update is started from the state where the stored value of the clear counter 196 is "1". However, it is decided that the clear counter 196 starts updating from the initial value “0” and the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value “1500”. May be terminated.

  In the above embodiment, the clear counter 196 is incremented and updated in the advantageous section, but it may be decremented and updated. For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the clear counter 196 is set to a value “1500” corresponding to 1500 times, which is the number of games that is the end condition of the advantageous section, and one game is played in the advantageous section. Each time it is played, decrement update is performed to subtract a constant value “1” corresponding to one game from the stored value of the clear counter 196, and the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0). The advantageous section may be ended based on this.

  In the above embodiment, the clear counter 196 is updated every time a game is played, and the stored value of the clear counter 196 corresponds to the number of games in the advantageous section. May be updated according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out medals, and the end of the advantageous section may be managed by a so-called difference number (obtained number) obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of paid-out medals. For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the clear counter 196 is set to a value “3000” corresponding to 3000 medals, which is the difference number of coins which is the end condition of the advantageous section, and one game is played in the advantageous section. Each time is performed, an increment update is performed to add a value corresponding to the number of inserted medals (specified number of insertions) to the stored value of the clear counter 196, and the medal is paid out when the small role wins and the medals are paid out. Decrement update is performed to subtract the value corresponding to the number from the stored value of the clear counter 196, and the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) (becomes less than the threshold value). The advantageous section may be ended based on this.

  Further, for example, a predetermined value (for example, 3) is set in the clear counter 196 based on winning the AT lottery, and in the advantageous section, the number of inserted medals (specified number of insertions) every time one game is played. Decrement update is performed by subtracting the value corresponding to the value from the stored value of the clear counter 196, and when the small win is won and the medals are paid out, the value corresponding to the payout number of medals is added to the stored value of the clear counter 196. Incremental update is performed, and the advantageous section is determined based on that the stored value of the clear counter 196 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the difference number of 3003: 3000 sheets) (being equal to or greater than the threshold value). May be terminated. In this example, the clear counter 196 is not set to a predetermined value when the AT lottery is won, and the clear counter 196 is updated from the initial value “0” in the advantageous section to reach the threshold value “3000”. The advantageous section may be ended based on what has been done.

  When counting the number of medals difference in the AT end determination counter 195 and the clear counter 196, when the replay wins, the payout number of medals is treated as “0”, and the next game of the game in which the replay wins ( In the replay, it is desirable that the number of inserted medals is treated as "0" and the counter is not updated.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the AT lottery is performed based on whether the common bell, watermelon, or cherry is won in the internal lottery, but the AT lottery is also performed when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won. You may do it. In this case, when the AT lottery based on the regular big bonus (RBB) win is won, the winning information of the AT lottery is held until the RBB state is finished, and the production state is changed to the AT ready state when the RBB state is finished. You may make it transfer to. In this case, if the result of the AT lottery based on the winning of the regular big bonus (RBB) is a loss (unwinning), even if the regular big bonus (RBB) is won, it will not shift to the advantageous section. If the player stays in the normal section and stays in the non-AT state without shifting to the AT state and wins the AT lottery based on the winning of the regular big bonus (RBB), the regular big bonus (RBB) is won. Along with the shift to the advantageous zone, the state may be shifted to the AT state, or the regular big bonus (RBB) may be shifted to the advantageous zone, and the AT preparation state may be accompanied with the end of the RBB state. You may make it transfer to. Furthermore, when the regular big bonus (RBB) is won, the AT lottery may be carried out so that the regular big bonus is always won. In this way, if you win the AT lottery in the normal section (it was decided to shift the game section to the advantageous section), you should, in principle, win the AT lottery (it was decided to shift to the advantageous section). If the game section is shifted to the advantageous section based on, and the bonus is set in the winning state when the AT lottery is won in the normal section (it is decided to shift the game section to the advantageous section), As an exception, the game section may be shifted to the advantageous section based on the fact that the bonus is won. Even in this case, the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT state by AT lottery, but a so-called ceiling function is adopted that determines to shift to the AT state by exhausting a predetermined number of games. You may do so.

  FIG. 21 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine in the embodiment in which the ceiling function is adopted to generate the AT state.

  In this aspect, the storage means 190 is provided with the ceiling counter 199a, and the AT control means 175, for example, each time a game is played when the effect state is the non-AT state, triggered by a game start operation on the start lever SL, for example. When a fixed value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the stored value of the ceiling counter 199a and the stored value of the ceiling counter 199a reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the AT ready state is passed through as shown in FIG. It decides to shift the production state to the AT state.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, it is decided to shift to the AT state by digesting the game 1000 times in the normal section, and the initial value of the ceiling counter 199a is set to "1000", which is advantageous. In the section, it is possible to adopt a mode in which it is decided to shift to the AT state by digesting 32 games and the initial value of the ceiling counter 199a is set to "32". The ceiling counter 199a is updated when the player stays in the normal section or the advantageous section and the gaming state stays in the normal state, and the gaming state is the RBB state or the CBB state even in the advantageous section. The ceiling counter 199a is not updated when the user stays in the room or in the internal waiting section. In the initialization process, the ceiling counter 199a is also initialized, and is initialized to the initial value "1000" for the normal section as it shifts to the normal section.

  In this way, even if it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT state depending on the number of games, it is possible to determine to shift to the AT state in the advantageous section under a more advantageous condition than in the normal section. The number of games that reach the ceiling in the advantageous section may be set from a plurality of types of games by lottery or the like. Further, the ceiling counter 199a may not be updated according to the number of games played, and may be updated each time a predetermined lottery result is obtained in the internal lottery, for example. Further, not only is it decided to shift to the AT state based on the number of games or the like by the ceiling function, but the AT lottery may be performed in the non-AT state.

  In the above embodiment, the AT lottery is performed in the non-AT state to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state. However, the CZ state is provided as the effect state, and the AT lottery is not performed in the non-AT state. It is determined whether or not to shift to the CZ state (another example of the special effect state), AT lottery is performed in the CZ state, and the effect state is shifted to the AT state based on winning the AT lottery. Good.

  FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine in the embodiment in which the CZ state is provided as the effect state.

  In this aspect, the storage unit 190 is provided with the CZ end determination counter 199b, and the AT control unit 175 performs the CZ lottery according to the result of the internal lottery instead of the AT lottery when the effect state is the non-AT state, and the CZ By winning the lottery, the effect state is shifted to the CZ state as shown in FIG. 25, and in the CZ state, it is determined whether to perform the AT lottery and shift to the AT state according to the result of the internal lottery. The execution timing of the CZ lottery and the execution timing of the AT lottery may be the same or different. As an example of a mode in which the execution timing of the CZ lottery is different from the execution timing of the AT lottery, the execution timing of the CZ lottery is the common bell, the watermelon, and the cherry, and the execution timing of the AT lottery is the batting order bell and regular. It can be when the big bonus (RBB) is won.

  When the AT control means 175 wins the CZ lottery, the CZ end determination counter 199b is set to a predetermined value (e.g., 8) corresponding to the number of games (e.g., 8) as an end condition, and the game in the CZ state is executed. A fixed value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b every time the process is performed once. Then, when the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied and the effect state is returned to the non-AT state. In the CZ state, the winning assistance production is performed when the batting order bell is won, but the winning assistance production relating to the batting order replay and the winning assistance production relating to the CBB state are not performed. That is, the CZ state is positioned as a simple AT state. In addition, in the initialization processing, the CZ end determination counter 199b is also initialized, and is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0) with the shift to the normal section.

  Further, in this aspect, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the situation of staying in the CZ state, the initialization means 177 immediately initializes with the end of the advantageous section. Processing is performed to shift to the non-AT state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25, in this mode, the CZ state is always passed from the non-AT state to the AT state, and the initialization means 177 stays in the normal section as shown in FIG. In this case, the advantageous section is generated based on winning the CZ lottery in the normal section, and the advantageous section is maintained even if the stored value of the clear counter 196 does not reach the threshold value even if the production state changes. Therefore, even if the CZ state ends, there are cases where the effect state is set to the non-AT state while maintaining the advantageous section. Then, the CZ lottery is executed so that the winning probability is higher in the non-AT state in the advantageous section than in the non-AT state in the normal section, so that the opportunity to receive the AT lottery in the advantageous section can be frequently obtained. Like Further, in such an aspect, the number of medals can increase when the RT state stays in the RT2 state or the RT3 state while the effect state is the CZ state (or it is possible to shift to the AT state by winning the AT lottery in the CZ state). Therefore, even in such a mode, the advantageous section is started with the occurrence of the situation in which the number of medals can be increased, so that the advantageous section can be appropriately started and It becomes possible to play an increasing number of games (games in the CZ state) within an advantageous section which is a game section for limiting the amount of medals acquired. In order to shift to the AT state, it is not always necessary to go through the CZ state, but in the non-AT state, an AT lottery may be performed to shift to the AT state without going through the CZ state.

  Further, in this aspect, when the batting order bell is won in the CZ state, game information indicating a correct batting order according to the type of the batting bell, game information indicating an internal lottery result, or game information indicating a winning combination is displayed as the game information. Alternatively, the effect control unit 180 may display the pressing order (correct answer order) indicated by (or suggested by) the game information by the prize assisting effect.

  Further, in this aspect, in addition to the end condition based on the stored value of the clear counter 196, another condition may be provided as the end condition of the advantageous section. For example, the advantageous condition end condition may be that the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches a threshold value and the condition for ending the CZ state is satisfied without winning the AT lottery.

  Further, for example, in the case of performing the AT lottery even in the non-AT state, when the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches the threshold value and shifts to the non-AT state, the normal probability state, the high probability state, and the super high probability state. The lottery state of the AT lottery may be set by lottery or the like, and the advantageous condition end condition may be that the lottery state of the AT lottery stays in the normal probability state in the non-AT state after the end of the CZ state. In this case, when the ending condition of the CZ state based on the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b is satisfied and the state shifts to the non-AT state, the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the high-probability state or the ultra-high-probability state. In the non-AT state, the advantageous section is continued and the advantageous section is ended at the time when the lottery state of the AT lottery is set to the normal probability state. On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the non-AT state, the AT lottery When the lottery state is set to the normal probability state, the advantageous section may be ended with the transition to the non-AT state.

  Further, in this aspect, in the CZ state, a continuous lottery for deciding whether to continue the CZ state is performed, and if the continuous lottery is won, the CZ state is continued, and if the result of the continuous lottery is lost. The CZ state may be ended and the effect state may be returned to the non-AT state. For example, the continuous lottery is performed based on the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaching a threshold value, and when the continuous lottery is won, the CZ end determination counter 199b is reset to a predetermined value (for example, 8). The CZ state may be continued, or the lottery is continued until the AT lottery is won or the result of the continuous lottery is lost in the game after the memory value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches the threshold value. May be played for each game, or the continuous lottery may be played for each game in the CZ state without providing the CZ end determination counter 199b.

  In addition, for example, based on the winning of the CZ lottery, the winning assistance production is executed so as to guide the RT state to the RT2 state, and the production state is shifted to the CZ state based on the transition of the RT state to the RT2 state, In the RT2 state, play a game in the CZ state, and in the CZ state, until the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b reaches a threshold value, the instruction information is displayed at the time of winning the batting order bell, and the winning assistance production is performed to finish the CZ. After the stored value of the determination counter 199b reaches the threshold value, the RT state has fallen to the non-RT state or the RT1 state by not displaying the instruction information at the time of winning the batting order bell and not performing the winning assistance production (specification The CZ state may be terminated based on the fact that the symbol combination is displayed on the activated line), or the RT state is not set even if the stored value of the CZ end determination counter 199b does not reach the threshold value. The CZ state may be terminated even when the vehicle falls to the RT state or the RT1 state. In this example, an RT state for the CZ state may be separately prepared, and a game in the CZ state may be played in the RT state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value, it is decided to shift to the normal section regardless of the game state and the RT state. When the stored value of the counter 196 reaches the threshold value, if the game state is staying in the RBB established state, the RBB state, or the CBB state, it shifts to the end standby section, and the game state stays in the normal state. If the RT state is staying in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, it is shifted to the normal section, and if the RT state is staying in the RT2 state or the RT3 state, it is shifted to the end waiting section. You may do it.

  In this mode, as shown in FIG. 27, the AT control means 175 waits for the AT to end in the production state when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value and the advantageous section ends in the AT preparation state or the AT state. The state is changed to the non-AT state by the initialization process along with the shift to the normal section.

  Further, in this mode, the execution of the AT lottery is prohibited in the end waiting section, and the AT lottery is not executed even if the winning mode that triggers the execution of the AT lottery is obtained in the internal lottery. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28, the initialization means 177 shifts the game section between the normal section, the internal middle waiting section, the advantageous section, and the end waiting section, and in the end waiting section, the RT state is not in the normal state. Based on the RT state or the RT1 state, the termination waiting section is terminated to shift to the normal section, and the initialization process is executed along with the shift to the normal section.

  Further, in this mode, when the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the end waiting section, the initialization means 177 maintains the end waiting section, and the RT after the end of the RBB state or the CBB state. The initialization process is executed based on whether the state is the non-RT state or the RT1 state.

  Further, in this mode, even if the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value, the clear counter 196 is not in the normal state or in the normal state, and is in the non-RT state or the RT1 state. When not staying, it is shifted to the end waiting section with the end of the advantageous section, and in the normal state, the RT state is staying in the non-RT state or the RT1 state, and the end waiting section is changed to the normal section. Since the initializing process is executed along with the shift to the normal section, when the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value in the situation of staying in the AT preparation state or the AT state, shifts to the end waiting section. In such a case, the AT state is forcibly ended and the state is shifted to the AT end waiting state, and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state by the initialization processing when the normal section is entered, and the AT end determination counter 195 is set. The stored value of is initialized to an initial value (for example, 0). In this way, when the stored value of the clear counter 196 reaches the threshold value and the production state stays in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the AT preparation state or the AT state is forcibly ended and then the initial state is set. The conversion processing may be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in the normal section, the transition to the advantageous section is made, but the regular big bonus (RBB) or the challenge big bonus in the normal section. Even if (CBB) is won, there may be a case where it is not moved to the advantageous section. For example, as a bonus winning mode, a regular big bonus (RBB) or challenge big bonus (CBB) winning mode, which is set in advance to shift to the advantageous section, and a regular big bonus that is not preset to shift to the advantageous section A regular big bonus in which a winning mode of a big bonus (RBB) or a challenge big bonus (CBB) is prepared, and as shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. (RBB) or Challenge Big Bonus (CBB) win mode is obtained (Y in step S403), it is decided to shift to the advantageous section (step S404), and the bonus is won. (Y in step S409 and Y in step S410, and Y in step S506 and Y in step S507) to shift to the advantageous zone (steps S412 and S509), and to advance to the advantageous zone by internal lottery is preset. If a regular big bonus (RBB) or a challenge big bonus (CBB) is won, the player may stay in the normal section without shifting to the advantageous section even if the bonus is won ( Y in step S409, N in step S410, Y in step S506, N in step S507, and step S510). Further, in this example, when the AT lottery is won in the normal section (it is decided to shift to the advantageous section) in the normal section (Y in step S415), based on the fact that the AT lottery is won. It shifts to the advantageous section (step S418). In this way, when it is decided to shift the game section to the advantageous section in the normal section, as a general rule, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section based on the decision to shift to the advantageous section, and the normal section. In the case where the bonus is set in the winning state when it is decided to shift the game section to the advantageous section, as an exception, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section based on that the bonus is won. Good. Even in this case, the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. In this example, a case where a regular big bonus (RBB) or challenge big bonus (CBB) winning mode, in which it is preset to shift to the advantageous section by internal lottery in the advantageous section, is obtained and the bonus is won. However, it is desirable to continue updating the clear counter 196.

  In addition, for example, if a regular big bonus (RBB) or a challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in an internal lottery in the normal section, it is determined by lottery or the like whether or not to shift to the advantageous section, and it is determined to shift to the advantageous section. If the bonus is won, the bonus section is moved to the advantageous section, and if it is not decided to shift to the advantageous section, even if the bonus is won, the bonus section is not shifted to the advantageous section You may make it stay.

  For example, if a regular big bonus (RBB) or challenge big bonus (CBB) is won in an internal lottery in the normal section, it is decided to shift to an advantageous section, and a regular big bonus (RBB) in the internal section is drawn in the normal section. Or, if a lottery result different from the challenge big bonus (CBB) win (for example, win of common bell, watermelon, cherry, etc.) is obtained, it is decided by lottery etc. whether or not to shift to the advantageous section. If you decide to move to the advantageous section when you are elected, move to the advantageous section with the bonus winning (start the advantageous section from the next game of the game in which the bonus won), When a lottery result different from the bonus win is obtained, if it is decided to shift to the advantageous zone, it is shifted to the advantageous zone based on the decision to shift to the advantageous zone. The advantageous section may be started from the next game of the game that is decided. In this example, it is possible to determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous zone in the normal zone, and to determine to shift to the AT state when the advantageous zone is not in the AT state (perform AT lottery). .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, although the AT end standby state based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 195 is satisfied, the AT end standby state is entered, but the AT end waiting state may be entered. That is, when the AT termination condition is satisfied without providing the AT termination waiting state, the non-AT state may be set regardless of the RT state.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1 to B3 stop buttons,
MI medal slot, MO medal payout slot, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
173 RT control means, 175 AT control means, 177 initialization means,
180 effect control means, 190 storage means,
191 main lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 AT end determination counter, 196 clear counter, 197 effect data storage means,
198 Sub lottery table storage means,
199a ceiling counter, 199b CZ end determination counter,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 audio device

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It is possible to set a normal section in which the production state cannot change and an advantageous section in which the production state can change, and start the advantageous section based on winning the specific lottery in the normal section, and clear in the advantageous section. updates the value of the counter varies the effect condition in the auxiliary directing state under a predetermined condition, the running constant initialization process Tokoro based on the value of the clear counter, the terminate advantageously section to the normal interval A privilege-giving means to restore,
Notification control means for executing an advantageous zone notification for notifying that the user is staying in the advantageous zone,
A game machine provided with an effect control means for executing a prize assist effect for assisting winning of a predetermined combination in the assist effect state,
The privilege granting means,
In the normal section, the specific lottery is performed only when a specific winning mode is obtained in an internal lottery, and the effect state is shifted to the auxiliary effect state in the advantageous section based on winning the specific lottery,
When the advantageous section is ended and returned to the normal section based on the value of the clear counter, the replay lottery state is different from the first replay lottery state and the first replay lottery state. In any of the second replay lottery states, the initialization process is executed to initialize the effect state to the normal effect state,
Based on the value of the clear counter, the normal section is started from the next game of the game in which the advantageous section is ended, and the normal production state is allowed to stay from the start of the normal section,
In the normal section, the normal effect state is maintained even if the replay lottery state shifts between the first replay lottery state and the second replay lottery state in the normal effect state,
The notification control means,
A gaming machine, characterized in that, when the advantageous zone is started, the advantageous zone notification is started after a game zone in which the advantageous zone notification is not executed. It is possible to set a normal section in which the production state cannot change and an advantageous section in which the production state can change, and start the advantageous section based on winning the specific lottery in the normal section, and clear in the advantageous section. updates the value of the counter varies the effect condition in the auxiliary directing state under a predetermined condition, the running constant initialization process Tokoro based on the value of the clear counter, the terminate advantageously section to the normal interval A privilege-giving means for returning,
Notification control means for executing an advantageous zone notification for notifying that the user is staying in the advantageous zone,
A gaming machine comprising: a production control unit that executes a winning assistance production that assists winning of a predetermined winning combination in the auxiliary production state,
The privilege granting means,
In the normal section, the expected value of the winning of the specific lottery is constant, in the advantageous section, the expected value of the winning of the specific lottery can be changed, and in the advantageous section based on the fact that the specific lottery is won. Transition the state to the auxiliary production state,
When the advantageous section is ended and returned to the normal section based on the value of the clear counter, the replay lottery state is different from the first replay lottery state and the first replay lottery state. In any of the second replay lottery states, the initialization process is executed to initialize the effect state to the normal effect state,
Based on the value of the clear counter, the normal section is started from the next game of the game in which the advantageous section is ended, and the normal production state is allowed to stay from the start of the normal section,
In the normal section, even if the replay lottery state transitions between the first replay lottery state and the second replay lottery state in the normal production state, the normal production state is maintained,
The notification control means,
A gaming machine, characterized in that, when the advantageous zone is started, the advantageous zone notification is started after a game zone in which the advantageous zone notification is not executed. It is possible to set a normal section in which the production state cannot change and an advantageous section in which the production state can change, and start the advantageous section based on winning the specific lottery in the normal section, and clear in the advantageous section. updates the value of the counter varies the effect condition in the auxiliary directing state under a predetermined condition, the running constant initialization process Tokoro based on the value of the clear counter, the terminate advantageously section to the normal interval A privilege-giving means to restore,
Notification control means for executing an advantageous zone notification for notifying that the user is staying in the advantageous zone,
A gaming machine comprising: a production control means for executing a winning assistance production for assisting winning of a predetermined winning combination in the auxiliary production state,
The privilege granting means,
Transitioning the effect state to the auxiliary effect state in the advantageous section based on winning the specific lottery,
When the advantageous section is ended and returned to the normal section based on the value of the clear counter, the replay lottery state is different from the first replay lottery state and the first replay lottery state. In any of the second replay lottery states, the initialization process is executed to initialize the effect state to the normal effect state,
Based on the value of the clear counter, the normal section is started from the next game of the game in which the advantageous section is ended, and the normal production state is allowed to stay from the start of the normal section,
In the normal section, the normal effect state is maintained even if the replay lottery state shifts between the first replay lottery state and the second replay lottery state in the normal effect state,
The notification control means,
A gaming machine, characterized in that, when the advantageous section is started based on winning the specific lottery, the advantageous section notification is started after a game section in which the advantageous section notification is not executed.

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