JP6899587B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more specifically, in a game in which the number of games reaches the so-called ceiling, when a transition trigger that can shift to an advantageous state is won, a transition trigger that can shift to an advantageous state for the player. It is related to a gaming machine that does not give the impression that winning a role is wasted.

In a game machine such as a slot machine, a winning combination lottery is performed in which whether or not a plurality of winning roles are won is determined by a lottery with a predetermined lottery probability, and as a result of the winning combination lottery, a predetermined winning combination is won and the winning combination is related to the winning combination. When the combination of symbols can be stopped on a predetermined effective line, a prize is won and a predetermined profit can be given to the player. The lottery probability used for this winning combination lottery is determined in advance by a lottery probability table or the like.
In addition, some gaming machines such as slot machines are provided with a plurality of gaming states in order to avoid monotonous playability, and the gaming states are more advantageous to the player than the normal state and the normal state. In many cases, they have something that is in an advantageous state.
Further, in recent game machines such as slot machines, the number of games in a normal state under a predetermined condition is counted, and the game in an advantageous state is performed when the predetermined number of games in the normal state are digested. There are also models that have a so-called ceiling function that allows them to do so.

In addition, as a result of the winning combination lottery, there is also a model that performs a transition lottery to an advantageous state when a predetermined transition trigger role (for example, a rare role) is won.

Here, the player is informed that if the game has a ceiling function and the game in the normal state is digested a predetermined number of times and the game is decided to shift to the advantageous state, the game may shift to the advantageous state. A game in a precursory state for notifying may be performed.
Similarly, as a result of the role lottery, if the player wins the transition trigger role and also wins the transition lottery to the advantageous state, it is a precursor for notifying the player that the transition to the advantageous state may occur. A state game may be played.

As a conventional technique, the number of games in a precursory state when a player wins a transition trigger that can shift to an advantageous state based on the result of a combination lottery in a normal state and thereby wins a lottery to shift to an advantageous state, and the number of games at that time. A technique for performing a game in a precursory state corresponding to a smaller number of games until reaching the so-called ceiling has been studied (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 6118999

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is based on the assumption that the gaming machine has won the transition trigger and the lottery for transition to an advantageous state, and has reached the so-called ceiling as in the present invention. In the game, it is not assumed at all that the player wins the role of the transition to the advantageous state.
Here, when a predetermined number of games are executed in the normal state, in the game when the ceiling is reached, as a result of the combination lottery, a transition trigger that can shift to the advantageous state is won, and the transition to the advantageous state is not performed. If a player wins, a game in a precursory state when a predetermined number of games are executed in the normal state, a game in a precursory state when the so-called ceiling is reached, or a game in a precursory state when the so-called ceiling is reached, regardless of the result of the role lottery. Instead, a game in a precursory state when the so-called ceiling is reached is executed.
Despite winning a transitional role that can shift to an advantageous state, if a game in a precursory state when reaching the so-called ceiling is executed, for the player, after a large number of games, a role lottery As a result, even though he was elected as a transition trigger that can shift to an advantageous state, he got the impression that the winning of the transition trigger was wasted, so-called wasteful pulling, and the player However, there was a problem that the motivation to play was reduced due to feelings of dissatisfaction and loss.

In view of the above problems, the present invention performs a predetermined number of games in a normal state, reaches the so-called ceiling, and wins a transition trigger that can shift to an advantageous state as a result of a combination lottery in the game. By playing a game in a precursory state corresponding to the winning transition trigger, the player is not given a sense of waste of the transition trigger, and the player is prevented from feeling dissatisfied and declining the motivation to play. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of.

The present invention
In a gaming machine having a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
If a predetermined condition is satisfied during the normal state, it is possible to shift to the advantageous state via the precursor state.
The predetermined condition is a case where the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games, or a case where a transition lottery based on a combination lottery result is won.
The precursor state has a first precursor state when the normal state is executed for the predetermined number of games, and a second precursor state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won.
In the first precursor state and the second precursor state, the same effect is executed.
When the game when the predetermined number of games is reached triggers a transition lottery based on the combination lottery result, the advantageous state is shifted to the advantageous state via the second precursor state instead of the first precursor state.
The number of games in the second precursor state is always larger than the number of games in the first precursor state.
Further, the present invention is characterized by the following points. That is, in the gaming machine 10 having a normal state and a more advantageous state for the player than the normal state.
If a predetermined condition is satisfied during the normal state, it is possible to shift to the advantageous state via the precursor state.
The predetermined condition is a case where the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games, or a case where a transition lottery based on a combination lottery result is won.
The precursor state has a precursor state when the normal state is executed for the predetermined number of games and a precursor state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won.
When the game when the predetermined number of games is reached triggers a transition lottery based on the combination lottery result, the advantageous state is reached via the precursory state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won. It is characterized by a transition.
Here, the "normal state" specifically includes, for example, the "advantageous section normal state" shown in FIG. 17, which will be described later.
Further, here, the "advantageous state" specifically includes, for example, the "first AT state" shown in FIG. 17, which will be described later.

Here, when the normal state (advantageous section normal state) is a game when a predetermined number of games are reached (so-called ceiling arrival), and the transition lottery is triggered based on the role lottery result (specifically, the role lottery result). , If a precursory state is performed when a predetermined number of games are executed in the case of winning the role of the transition to the AT state), the game is played even though it has triggered the transition lottery based on the result of the role lottery. The person has the impression that the opportunity for the transition lottery based on the result of the role lottery has become a waste.

In the present invention, when the normal state (advantageous section normal state) is a game when a predetermined number of games are reached (so-called ceiling arrival) and the transition lottery is triggered based on the combination lottery result, the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is triggered. By shifting to an advantageous state via the precursory state when winning the game, there is no impression that the opportunity for the transition lottery based on the result of the winning combination will be wasted.
As a result, by shifting to an advantageous state via the precursory state when the transition lottery based on the role lottery result is won, the player does not feel wasteful, and the player feels dissatisfied and motivated to play. It is possible to prevent it from declining.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the precursor state when the normal state is executed by the predetermined number of games and the precursor state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won are the number of games. Is different.

According to the present invention, the precursor state when the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games and the precursor state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won are different from the precursor state when the number of games that can be played is different. Can recognize which precursor state is in the difference in the number of games.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the precursory state when the normal state is executed by the predetermined number of games and the precursory state when the transition lottery based on the winning combination lottery result is won are executed. The feature is that the contents of the production are different.

According to the present invention, the precursor state when the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games and the precursor state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won are different from each other in the effect content to be executed. Can judge the difference in the production contents at a glance, and can instantly recognize which precursor state it is.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further provided with a plurality of types of the predetermined number of games.
When the predetermined number of games with the largest number of games is selected from among the plurality of types of the predetermined number of games, the precursor state when the predetermined number of games is executed is a specific precursor state. To do.
Here, "a plurality of types of predetermined number of games" specifically means, for example, that the predetermined number of games is 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, and 965 times, as will be described later. Includes those that are provided with multiple types.
Further, here, the "specific precursor state" refers to a character having a different number of games in the precursor state, a character displayed in the precursor state, a different production content such as a story, a number of games, and the production content. Both are different.

According to the present invention, a plurality of types of "predetermined number of games" are provided, and a specific precursor state is provided for the one having the largest number of games. The player can shift to the advantageous state, and the precursor state when executing the "predetermined number of games" in the normal state is a specific precursor state, so that the player can shift to the advantageous state "predetermined condition". It is easy to recognize that the "predetermined number of games" in the normal state in the above is the result of selecting the "predetermined number of games" having the largest number of games among the plurality of types of "predetermined number of games". it can. That is, in the present invention, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of so-called ceiling games is the largest by performing a specific precursor state.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is further provided with a plurality of types of games in the precursory state.
The number of games in the specific precursor state is characterized in that the number of games is the smallest among the number of games in the plurality of types of precursor states.

According to the present invention, the fact that the player is in a specific precursor state means that the "predetermined number of games" in the normal state under the "predetermined conditions" that enables the transition to the advantageous state is a plurality of types of "predetermined number of games". This is the result of selecting the "predetermined number of games" having the largest number of games. Since the number of games reached a specific precursor state via the "predetermined number of games", which is the largest number of games, the number of games in this specific precursor state is the largest among the number of games in multiple types of precursor states. By reducing the number, the burden on the player due to the unnecessarily large number of games can be suppressed (reduced), and the number of games until the player reaches an advantageous state can be suppressed (reduced). As a result, the loss of the player and the decrease in profit can be suppressed.

FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement of the symbols of the rotary reel which is the embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the gaming machine which is the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the main control board of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the sub-control board of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the bonus transition combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the replay combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the small combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the small combination following FIG. 8 which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the small combination following FIG. 9 which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning combination group including the bonus transition combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning combination group including the replay combination and the small combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning combination group including the replay combination and the small combination following FIG. 12, which is embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the winning combination group which is the embodiment of this invention and is subject to lottery for each game state. It is explanatory drawing of the winning combination group which is the embodiment of this invention and is the lottery target of the advantageous section transition lottery for each game state. It is explanatory drawing of the state of the game which is the embodiment of this invention and is managed on the side of the main control board of FIG. It is the embodiment of this invention and is explanatory drawing of the state of the advantageous section. It is a flowchart which is the embodiment of this invention and is for demonstrating the flow of a game. It is a flowchart which is the embodiment of this invention, and is for demonstrating the execution process of the precursor state of step S12 of FIG. In the embodiment of the present invention, following FIG. 19, it is a flowchart for explaining the execution process of the precursor state of step S12 of FIG.

(Game machine 10)
In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player facing the game machine 10 is seen from the game machine 10 in front of the player. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right direction such as "left" and "right" and the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" are also left and right, or up and down when viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.

The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment covers a rectangular parallelepiped housing 12 in which the front side is opened and the other surface is formed in a plate state, and the front side of the housing 12 can be opened and closed. It has a front door 14.

(Rotating reel 62)
An upper panel 20 made of thin resin is provided on the upper part of the front door 14. At the substantially center of the upper panel 20, a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left-handed reel 64 on the left side when facing the front, medium-sized reel 66 in the center, and right-handed reel 68 on the right side) is placed. A transparent pattern display window portion 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window portion 16 is formed so that when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped, a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. .. The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. Is. The rotary reel 62 is capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, three reel drive motors 65, a total of three rotary reels 62 rotated by each reel drive motor 65, and the reel drive motor. A reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the 65 and the rotary reel 62 is arranged. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 in order to detect that the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control board 200. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a back lamp 67 for illuminating the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 62.

(Credit display 87, payout number display 88)
Below the symbol display window 16, there is a credit display 87 that displays the number of stored credit medals, and a credit display 87 that is arranged on the left side of the credit display 87 and displays the total number of medals paid out from the gaming machine 10. A payout number display 88 is provided. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. The credit indicator 87 can display a two-digit number of stored sheets, and the payout number indicator 88 can display a two-digit payout number.
Further, the payout number display 88 informs the operation mode (pushing order) of the stop switch 50 in the “advantageous section” described later.

(Section notification lamp 90)
Further, below the symbol display window portion 16, a section notification lamp 90 is provided, which is lit by the main control board 200 when the shift to the “advantageous section” described later is performed.
The section notification lamp 90 is always lit while the push order notification state is in the "advantageous section", and is turned off by the main control board 200 when the section shifts to the "non-advantageous section".

The section notification lamp 90 according to the present embodiment is always lit during the "advantageous section", but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined section is determined after shifting to the advantageous section during the advantageous section. It may be turned on at any time until the ball ejection rate is exceeded and the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is displayed.

Here, it is desirable that the lighting control of the section notification lamp 90 is controlled by the control means mounted on the main control board 200, and the lighting control is executed by the advantageous section control means 260 for controlling the advantageous section, or the lighting control thereof. It is possible to provide a dedicated section notification control means for executing the above.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and projects toward the front of the front door 14.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a credit function (a credit function that allows up to 50 medals to be inserted as a credit medal by inserting medals to be inserted as a condition for starting the game in advance from the medal insertion slot 38 described later. It has a function to electronically store and manage the number of input sheets as electronic data). The maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting medals as a game medium is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 30.

(Medal Selector 17)
Inside the housing 12, in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 38, it is selected whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 38 are genuine, and only the regular medals are guided to the hopper unit 24. A selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one.

A medal passage (not shown) is provided inside the housing 12, and medals excluded as non-regular medals in the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. It is paid out from the medal payment exit 28.

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

(Stop switch 50)
In the center of the operation unit 30, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 62 by the operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. ,have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62, the fluctuation of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 is performed by the player's operation. This is to stop the display individually.

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

(Bet switch 32)
Above the start switch 40, the number of medals that can be inserted from the number of medals inserted from the stored credit medals (the number of credited medals) to the maximum number of medals (specifically, 2 or 3) can be inserted. A max bet switch 34 is provided to reduce the number of medals to be inserted into two or three medals, and a single bet switch 35 is provided to reduce the number of credited medals to replace one medal.

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

(Door opening / closing switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on by pressing the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19, and as the front door 14 opens, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on. When the back surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressure is released, the door is turned off.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays the set value of the jackpot probability by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The setting value of the gaming machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed after the setting so as not to be visible from the outside.

Inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, a hopper unit 24 capable of storing medals and paying out medals, and an operation for turning on or shutting off the power are possible. It has a power switch 44 and is arranged with a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component.

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 includes a medal tank (not shown) for storing regular medals flowing down from the medal selector 17, a hopper motor 95 for paying medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by driving the medal tank, and a hopper unit 24. A payout sensor 94 that detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one, and an auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24. An overflow sensor 96 that detects that the medals in the auxiliary tank are full and outputs a signal to the main control board 200 is provided.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power supply switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power, and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

(Medal payment exit 28, etc.)
A medal payout outlet 28 is formed in the lower part of the front door 14 to pay out medals from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number of medals reaches 50.

(Explanation of the flow of the game)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables the start of a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35, or the like, or by inserting medals. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a lottery for winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is performed. Then, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning combination lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the winning combination lottery. In the game machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined valid line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping is predetermined. This is the line to which the profit of the above is given, and will be referred to as the valid line 86 below.) When the player stops on the line, a prize will be awarded and a predetermined profit such as paying out a predetermined number of medals will be given to the player. .. As a result, one game is completed.

Specifically, the effective line 86 can be formed by connecting one symbol 61 visible from the symbol display window 16 among the symbols 61 displayed on each of the three rotary reels 62, one for each rotary reel 62. Of the lines that penetrate all of the plurality of rotating reels 62 (they can be bent in the middle), this is a line that defines the arrangement of combinations of symbols 61 that are effective for winning a prize or the like. This line becomes a valid line 86 by betting a predetermined number of medals (a predetermined number of 2 or 3 in this embodiment).

Here, the specified number of bets (specified number) will be described later, but the specified number of bets may change depending on the gaming state (see FIG. 16).

The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is one of a line connecting the middle stage of the left rotation reel 64 and the middle rotation reel 66 and the lower stage of the right rotation reel 68.
Although 1 line is shown as the effective line 86, it is not limited to this, and may be 2 to 5 lines, or 6 or more lines including a V-shape and a chevron.
Further, although one line is set regardless of the gaming state (see FIG. 16) and the number of inserted sheets, the number of effective lines may be changed depending on the gaming state and the number of inserted sheets.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the surfaces of the left-handed reel 64, the middle-handed reel 66, and the right-handed reel 68, "white seven", "red seven", "bar 1", "bar 2", and "cherry" , "Watermelon", "Replay", "Bell", "Blank" and a plurality of various symbols 61 are formed.
These symbols 61 are formed by attaching a tape on which each symbol is printed to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62.

(Direction device 70)
The front door 14 and the housing 12 are formed with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning a role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, and a display device 84.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 arranged on the upper left and right of the front door 14, and a lower speaker 76 arranged on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14, and lower lamps 82 arranged on the left and right below the front door 14.

(Display device 84)
The display device 84 is a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying various images on the screen and displaying the contents of the effect.
It should be noted that various effects performed using the display device 84 may be performed using a display device other than the liquid crystal display device, for example, a dot display, a rotary reel for effect, a lamp, or the like.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 is an example of a main control device, and receives information (commands) from a main control board 200 (also referred to as a main control means) that advances a game and controls a game state, and the main control board 200. It is provided with a sub-control board 300 (also referred to as a sub-control means) that controls an effect according to the progress of the game and mainly performs a control for notifying the player of information about the game content.

The main control board 200 and the sub control board 300 are communicated in one direction from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control board 200. There is no reverse communication from the control board 300 to the main control board 200 (ie not bidirectional communication). The main control board 200 receives the inputs of the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the bet switch 32, and the settlement switch 36, performs a winning combination lottery, and controls the operation of the reel unit 60 and the hopper unit 24. The sub control board 300 inputs a signal from the main control board 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the display device 84. Each part of the display device 84 as the effect device 70, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 is connected to the output side of the sub control board 300.

Although not particularly shown, the main board having the main control board 200 and the sub board having the sub control board 300 are housed inside a dedicated board case, respectively. Specifically, the main control board 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control board 300 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part on the back side inside the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side when viewed from the front inside the housing 12.

The main control board 200 and the sub control board 300 are composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as a program executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a storage for storing the state of the game machine 10. It is used as an area or a storage area for storing the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

(External centralized terminal board 18)
Further, an external centralized terminal plate 18 is provided on the right side of the inside of the housing 12 when viewed from the front.
The external centralized terminal board 18 outputs game data to the outside of the game machine 10. A connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control board 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is provided on the terminal board. Although not shown, the external centralized terminal plate 18 is connected to a game island facility such as a data display or a hall computer.

(Main control board 200)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 200 includes a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout control means 240, a game control means 250, an advantageous section control means 260, and a transmission means 270. Have means. Details of each means will be described later. The advantageous section control means 260 may be provided by the sub control board 300 instead of the main control board 200, or may be separately provided by both the main control board 200 and the sub control board 300. good.

With the above configuration, the main control board 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control board 200 is for controlling the game and for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

As described above, when the predetermined number of bets is set according to the gaming state, the valid line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set.
There are two methods for setting the number of bets: a method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the number of bets by operating the bet switch 32. Then, on the condition that the specified number of bets (2 or 3) is set, when the start switch 40 is operated, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 210 wins one of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held to see if the game is lost or lost. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. After that, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the present embodiment, after the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is detected as a reference position by a predetermined sensor. ) Is satisfied, the stop switch 50 is in a state in which it can be operated (stop operation is possible).

After that, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. Then, when the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.
At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of the symbols 61 is performed. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a profit is given to the player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86. For example, when a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to a small role is aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small role is given to the player.

The winning probability of the winning combination lottery is set in a plurality of stages, and in this embodiment, 6 stages (set value 1 (SET1) to set value 6 (SET6)) are set, and the winning probability differs depending on the set value. , The set value 1 is set to be the lowest, and the set value 6 is set to be the highest.
The stage of the set value is not limited to 6 stages, and may be less than 6 stages (specifically, for example, 3 stages) or 7 or more stages.

In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role is aligned on the effective line 86, the number of bets will be automatic without using the player's own medal in the next game, although no medals will be paid out. The game can be played.

(Role lottery means 210)
The combination lottery means 210 executes a combination lottery as to whether or not a combination is won. The winning combination is also referred to as the winning combination. That is, the winning combination lottery means 210 is a means provided in the main control board 200, and is a combination of whether or not to win a winning combination with a lottery probability predetermined for each set value of a plurality of stages, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. It is for drawing lots.

The combination lottery means 210 is provided with a plurality of lottery tables for determining whether or not a combination has been won, as main categories, corresponding to each of the normal game state, the bonus internal medium state, and the bonus game state. It is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200.

The combination lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the player has won. The process by the winning combination lottery means 210 is performed in step S11 (see FIG. 18), which will be described later.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, the winning combinations drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 are roughly classified into a bonus transition combination (a combination with a transition of the gaming state) and a replay combination (owned by the player). A role that enables the start of the next game without using the medals of the above, a so-called re-game role) and a small role (a role that involves paying out medals) are provided.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, a combination of a combination of a combination and a symbol drawn by the combination lottery means 210 will be described.
The combination of the type of the winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 and the symbol 61 is not limited to those shown in FIGS. 6 to 10.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, as a bonus transfer role, RBB1 is a combination of the symbols 61 of "White Seven White Seven Bar 1" in the order of left rotation reel 64, middle rotation reel 66, and right rotation reel 68 (the same applies hereinafter). , RBB2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "White Seven Red Seven Bar 1", RBB3 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "White Seven Bar 1 Bar 1", RBB4 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "White Seven Bar 2 Bar 1", " RBB5, which is a combination of symbols 61 of "Red Seven White Seven Bar 1", and RBB6, which is a combination of symbols 61 of "Red Seven Red Seven Bar 1", are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, as the replay role (replay role), for example, RP_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Replay Replay White Seven", RP_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Replay Replay Red Seven", and " RP_15, which is a combination of symbols 61 of "Replay Replay Bell", RP_16, which is a combination of symbols 61 of "Replay Bar 2 Bell", and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, AT_1 of the combination of the “Replay watermelon replay” symbol 61, AT_2 of the combination of the “Replay bell bell” symbol 61, and “Watermelon” are used as the correct answer for the small combination (winning combination). AT_6, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of "Belle Bell", etc. are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as watermelons for small roles (winning roles), WM_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Bell White Seven Cherry", WM_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Bell Red Seven Cherry", and "Blank Bell". WM_8, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of "watermelon", and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as anomalous cherries of a small role (winning role), CH_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of the “bar 1 cherry replay”, CH_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of the “bar 2 cherry replay”, and “watermelon”. CH_3, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of "Cherry Replay", is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as weak cherries of a small role (winning role), CHL_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "bar 1 cherry cherry", CHL_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "bar 2 cherry cherry", and "watermelon" CHL_15, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of "Bell Cherry", etc. are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as strong cherries of a small role (winning role), CHH_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "watermelon cherry cherry", CHH_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "bar 1 cherry white seven", and "watermelon" CHH_13, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of "Belle Bar 2", and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as a non-slip chance of the small role (winning role), SPA_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Replay White Seven Bell", SPA_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Replay Red Seven Bell", SPA_3, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of "Replay Cherry Replay", is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, SPB_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of the “Bellbar 2 watermelon” and SPB_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of the “blank watermelon” are provided as the chances of the small winning combination (winning combination) to slide. Has been done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, as a small role (winning role), ATL_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Replay White Seven Cherry", ATC_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "White Seven Replay White Seven", and "Bar 2 Watermelon". ATC_40, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of "Red Seven", and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, as a small winning combination (winning combination), ATR_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Bar 1 White Seven Bell", ATR_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Bar 1 Red Seven Bell", and "Bell Bar". ATR_40, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of "2 bells", is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, as a small role (winning role), ONE_1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Bell Cherry White Seven", ONE_2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Bell Cherry Red Seven", and "Blank Cherry Replay". ONE_30, which is a combination of the symbols 61 of the above, is provided.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, among the small winning combination (winning winning combination), AT_1 to AT_6, which are the correct answering combinations in the pushing order, are the winning combinations, and WM_1 to WM_8, which are watermelons, are 3 It is a role to get a payout of one medal, and the other is a role to get a payout of one medal.

Next, the winning combination group will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13 in the same manner.
The winning combination group is not limited to those shown in FIGS. 11 to 13.
11 to 13 show a plurality of types of predetermined winning combination groups, and each winning combination group is composed of one combination or a combination of a plurality of combinations.

Therefore, when the winning combination group is composed of a plurality of combinations, it means that the winning combination groups are simultaneously elected (duplicately won).
Then, in the present embodiment, the winning combination lottery means 210 determines whether or not any of the winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is elected by the combination lottery.

As shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination group including the bonus transfer combination includes "RBB1" in which RBB1 is elected, "RBB2" in which RBB2 is elected, "RBB3" in which RBB3 is elected, and "RBB4" in which RBB4 is elected. , "RBB5" where RBB5 wins, and "RBB6" where RBB6 wins are provided.

As shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination group “HZ” (loss) shows a case where none of the other winning combination groups is elected.

As shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination group including the replay combination is provided with "NXP1" in which RP_1 to RP_14 are elected, and "NXP2" in which RP_1 to RP_1, RP_115, and RP_1 are elected.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, CH_1 to CH_3 (irregular cherry), CHL_1 to CHL_1 (weak cherry: see FIG. 8) are elected in the winning combination group including the small winning combination, "NCH", CH_1 to CH_3. (Irregular cherry: see Fig. 8), CHH_1 to CHH_13 (strong cherry: see Fig. 8) win "HCH", WM_1 to WM_8 (watermelon: see Fig. 8) win "WM", AT_1 to AT_6 (push order) "PZ" won by the correct answer (see Fig. 8), WM_1 to WM_8 (watermelon), AT_1 to AT_6 (push order correct answer: see Fig. 8), ALL2 (all the combinations with one payout number) "ALL1", AT_1, ATL_1, ATL_2, ATC_1 to ATC_1, ATR_1 to ATR_1, ONE_1 to ONE_1 to win "ATA1", and the like are provided.

Here, for example, in the winning combination group "ATA1", the winning combination is established (winning) depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 50, and AT_1 is established (winning) when the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is correct. It is a push order combination, and if the push order is correct, 10 medals will be paid out, and if the push order is incorrect, another role will be established (winning) and one medal will be paid out (Fig. 9, Fig. 9, (See FIG. 10).
In addition, in the notation such as "LCR is correct and AT_1" in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the winning combination group "ATA1" is won, the correct answer in the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is LCR, that is, the left stop switch L. The order is the middle stop switch C and the right stop switch R, and indicates that AT_1 is established (winning) when the stop switch 50 is operated in the order of pressing the correct answer.

It should be noted that a winning combination group that simultaneously wins a plurality of winning combination groups in the combination lottery may be set.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a winning combination group drawn for each gaming state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, each winning combination group is set whether or not the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 210 is performed according to the game state (see FIG. 16) and the number of input sheets.

FIG. 14A shows a winning combination group to be drawn when the player operates the max bet switch 34. Therefore, when the specified number is 2 or 3 in the game state (RT0, RT1, RT2), the number of input cards is 3, and when the specified number is 3 in the game state (RBB1, RBB2, RBB4, RBB4). The number of inserted sheets is three, and in the game state where the specified number is two (RBB5, RBB6), the number of inserted sheets is two.

Further, FIG. 14B shows a winning combination group to be drawn when the player inserts two cards when the specified number is three cards.
For example, even if it is a bonus transition combination, if the max bet switch 34 is operated in the game state "RT0", the winning combination groups "RBB1" to "RBB4" are subject to the lottery, but the single bet switch. When 35 is operated twice, the winning combination groups "RBB5" and "RBB6" are subject to the lottery.

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is a means included in the main control board 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. The reel control means 220 may also set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (pushing order) when each stop switch 50 is stopped is satisfied with a predetermined condition, if necessary. The processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step S13 (see FIG. 18) described later.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 is a means provided in the main control board 200, and is for storing the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped and for determining a prize or the like. is there. The process by the stop symbol determining means 230 is performed in step S14 (see FIG. 18), which will be described later.

(Payout control means 240)
The payout control means 240 is for performing a predetermined process such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small winning combination has won a prize as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determination means 230. The process by the payout control means 240 is performed in step S15 (see FIG. 18), which will be described later.

(Game control means 250)
The game control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 250 includes each of the normal game state control means 251, the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and the bonus game state control means 253.

(Normal game state control means 251)
The normal game state control means 251 controls the "normal game state" (see FIG. 16). Here, the normal game state refers to a state other than the bonus internal medium state by the bonus internal medium state control means 252 and the bonus game state by the bonus game state control means 253.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 252)
The bonus internal medium state control means 252 controls the “bonus internal medium state” (see FIG. 16). Here, the internal bonus state shifts when the bonus transfer combination "RBB1" to "RBB6" is won, but the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86. ..

(Bonus game state control means 253)
The bonus game state control means 253 controls the “bonus game state” (see FIG. 16).
The bonus game state is changed by winning the bonus transfer combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" and stopping and displaying the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination on the effective line 86.

Here, "RBB1" to "RBB4" end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, 36 or more medals, and "RBB5" and "RBB6" end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, more than 5 medals. finish.
Then, after the bonus game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state.

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 controls a non-advantageous section in which the operation mode of the stop switch 50, which will be described later, cannot be notified, and an advantageous section in which the operation mode can be notified, using FIG.
Then, the effect control means 320, which will be described later, is used to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 shifts from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", which is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, specifically, for example, when a predetermined combination is won by a combination lottery. By winning the lottery, the transition from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is made (see FIG. 15).

In addition, it is not limited to the case where it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the lottery (advantageous section transition lottery) executed when the winning combination is won in the combination lottery, and it is not limited in advance. By winning a predetermined combination, the player may shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section without drawing a lottery for shifting to the advantageous section.

Further, as will be described later, the advantageous section control means 260 executes various lottery in each state belonging to the advantageous section.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 starts counting the number of games when the section shifts to the advantageous section, and when the counted number of games reaches a predetermined number of games described later, the advantageous section control means 260 shifts to the AT state described later. (So-called ceiling).
Here, if the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won before the predetermined number of games is reached (the lottery for whether or not to shift to the AT state described later (AT state transition lottery) is won, it is advantageous. The number of games counted by the ceiling game number counter included in the section control means 260 is initialized.
The predetermined number of games is not limited to the case where it is determined by lottery, and may be a predetermined number of games.

In addition, the number of games played by the ceiling game counter counts only the number of games played with a three-card bet, and the number of games played with a two-card bet is not counted.
As will be described later, this is a two-card bet in which the processing related to the advantageous section is not performed because only the game with the three-card bet, for example, the advantageous section transition lottery, the push order navigation, etc. are performed. The number of games played in is not counted.
Of course, even in the game with two bets, the number of games with two cards may be counted by performing the processing related to the advantageous section, and further, whether or not the processing related to these advantageous sections is performed. Regardless of this, the number of games played in the two-card and three-card games may be counted.

In addition, the upper limit of the advantageous section is set in the game section in which the game can be played, and when the predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 times is exhausted after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the upper limit of the advantageous section is set. Assuming that the number of games has been reached, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section is made.
Further, in the present embodiment, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined maximum number of games (1500 times) is consumed (before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section), in advance. When a predetermined number of balls (for example, so-called MY2400) are obtained, the advantage section is shifted to the non-advantageous section even before the maximum number of games is exhausted.

As shown in FIG. 17, the present embodiment has an advantageous section normal state as a normal state and an AT state described later as an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the advantageous section normal state as the normal state. ing.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the "predetermined condition" is satisfied during the advantageous section normal state as the normal state, it is possible to shift to the AT state as the advantageous state via the precursor state. It is formed.

Here, the "predetermined condition" is set when the advantageous section normal state as the normal state is executed by the "predetermined number of games", or when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won.
Specifically, the "predetermined number of games" is specifically determined from among 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, and 965 times by a lottery of the advantageous section control means 260. The number of games is decided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section control means 260 is used once to 32 times for any number of games determined from the above-mentioned 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, and 965 times. The swing width is determined by lottery, and the number of games with the swing width determined by the lottery (the number of games of any of 1 to 32 times) is determined by the above-mentioned 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times. The number of games determined from the number of times and 965 times is added, and the number of games after this addition is added to the "predetermined advantageous section normal state as a normal state" in the above-mentioned "predetermined conditions". Set to the "predetermined number of games" of "when the number of games is executed". Of course, these numerical values are not limited to those described above, and may be determined by lottery from numerical values other than those described above. Further, although the number of games with the above-mentioned swing width is "added", it may be "subtracted" or it may be decided by lottery whether to add or subtract.
If the maximum number of games determined by lottery from the above-mentioned 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, and 965 times is 965 times, the above-mentioned swing width lottery should not be performed. It may be.

Further, here, "when the transition lottery based on the role lottery result is won" is advantageous when the role lottery means 210 wins the "transition opportunity role" as a so-called "rare role". It means that the lottery for transition to the AT state performed by the section control means 260 is won.
In the present embodiment, the transition triggers as the "rare role" are set to watermelon (WM), cherry (NCH, HCH), and chance eyes (SPA, SPB) in the winning combination group. Of course, the rare role (transition trigger role) is not particularly limited to these, and in addition to or in place of this, another role (winning role group) may be set, and these It may be set only for a part of.

The "precursor state" in the present embodiment is the above-mentioned "precursor state when a predetermined number of games are executed" and the above-mentioned "transition lottery based on the combination lottery result" in the advantageous section normal state as the normal state. It has a "precursor state of the case".
The advantageous section control means 260 in the present embodiment is set to the above-mentioned "the number of games determined by lottery from among 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, and 965 times". When the game reaches the number of games obtained by adding the above-mentioned "swing width (the number of games determined by lottery from 1 to 32 times)" and triggers a transition lottery based on the result of the role lottery. (That is, when the winning combination is won as a rare role as a result of the winning combination), the player shifts to an advantageous state via the above-mentioned "precursor state when winning the transition lottery based on the winning combination lottery result". It is set as.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of so-called ceiling games is determined by lottery from the above-mentioned 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, and 965 times. The above-mentioned "swing width (the number of games determined by lottery from 1 to 32 times)" is added to the number of games, but the number is not particularly limited to this. Specifically, for example, the number of so-called ceiling games is set to one of the above-mentioned 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, and 965 times determined by lottery. , The swing width and the like as described above may not be provided.

In the advantageous section control means 260 in the present embodiment, the precursor state when the advantageous section normal state as the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games and the precursor state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won are The number of games is set to be different.
In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types (400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, 965 times) of games are provided, which are determined by lottery.
In the advantageous section control means 260 in the present embodiment, when the number of games with the largest number of games (specifically, 965 times) is selected from the above-mentioned plurality of types of games, the above-mentioned "predetermined game" The precursor state when "number" is executed is set to be a specific precursor state (specifically, the number of games in the precursor state is set to one of 1 to 5 as described later). ing.
Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of games in the precursory state are provided, and the specific precursory state (specifically, the precursory state when the number of games determined by the above-mentioned lottery is 965 times). The number of games is set so that the number of games is the smallest among the number of games in a plurality of types of precursor states.
Specifically, when the number of games determined by the above-mentioned lottery is 965 times, the number of games in the precursory state is determined to be one of the number of games from 1 to 5 times by lottery. When the number of games determined by the lottery is 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800, the number of games in the precursory state is drawn from 10 to 14 times each time. To determine the number of games to be any one.
That is, in the present embodiment, whether or not the precursor state when the "predetermined number of games" is executed is set to a specific precursor state is determined by the number of games determined by lottery without considering the above-mentioned swing width. doing.
The determination of whether or not to set a specific precursor state is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and the precursor state when the "predetermined number of games" is executed in consideration of the swing width is the specific precursor state. You may decide whether or not to do so.
Specifically, among the plurality of types of games described above, the number of games with the largest number of games (specifically, 965 times) is selected, and the number of games with the largest swing width described above (specifically, the number of games with the largest swing width). , 32 times) may be selected, and it may be determined that the precursor state when the "predetermined number of games" is executed is set to a specific precursor state.
In addition, the advantageous section control means 260 in the present embodiment is "a precursor state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won, the so-called transition trigger is won, and the transition lottery to the AT state is won". The number of games is determined to be one of 20 to 24 times by lottery.

The numerical value of the number of games described above is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and may be set to another numerical value as long as it satisfies the above-mentioned conditions and the like. Further, in the above-mentioned contents, the number of games in the precursory state is determined by lottery from a predetermined range determined in advance, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and is predetermined so as to satisfy the above-mentioned conditions. It may be set to a fixed value.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 in the present embodiment is "a precursor state when the advantageous section normal state as the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games" and "a transitional lottery based on the combination lottery result". The "precursor state" is set so that the content of the effect to be executed is different.

The "different production contents" are "a precursor state when the advantageous section normal state as a normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games" and "a precursor state when a transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won". Is implemented because the characters displayed on the display device 84 and the story of the production are different due to the difference in the program stored in advance, and the number of games in the precursory state is different as described above. However, it is not particularly limited to this, and the characters and stories displayed on the display device 84 are exactly the same, and only the number of games is different, so that "the content of the production is different". You may.
Further, although the number of games described above is the same, even if the characters displayed on the display device 84 are different in the production content, one of them is the character A and the other is the character B. Well, one may develop story A and the other may develop story B so that the production contents are different, and further, by appropriately combining these in any combination, the production contents are different. You may do so.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the advantageous section control means 260 determines the number of games in the precursory state when the advantageous section normal state as the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games 1 to 5 times (by lottery). (When the number of games to be played is 965) or 10 to 14 times (when the number of games determined by the lottery is other than 965), and the transition lottery based on the result of the winning combination is won. In that case, the number of games in the precursory state when the player wins the so-called transition trigger and wins the lottery for transition to the AT state is determined by lottery from 20 to 24 times to be a precursor. The number of games in the state is different, and the characters displayed as the production contents and the story are different so that the player can immediately understand that they are different. Has been done.
Incidentally, the game number and these ceilings, game number Omen state is formed such that it can player know the information such as is selected from the advance what range. Specifically, for example, the player may be notified in advance by writing it directly on the surface of the upper panel 20 or the lower panel 22 on the front side of the gaming machine on a sticker or the like. A booklet or the like dedicated to the gaming machine 10 may be created and placed in the gaming hall where the gaming machine 10 is installed, or placed next to the gaming machine 10, and the contents may be displayed on the display device 84. It may be used and displayed in the middle of the game, or the content may be published in an industry magazine or the like to make it known.
It should be noted that, instead of using these positive and well-known methods, the player may be made to understand by experience by playing the game machine 10 for a long time.

(Transmission means 270)
The transmission means 270 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control board 300.

(Sub-control board 300)
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 300 has each means of the receiving means 310 and the effect controlling means 320. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the sub control board 300 receives a signal from the main control board 200 and performs an effect as the game progresses.
Specifically, the sub-control board 300 outputs data that regulates the lighting and extinguishing of the LED to the LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data that specifies the data to be output to the audio output circuit (not shown) for output, or is output to the liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display device 84. Outputs data that specifies.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving means 310 receives a signal from the transmitting means 270.

(Direction control means 320)
The effect control means 320 controls the effect of the gaming machine 10 according to the gaming state shown in FIG. 16 and the state of the advantageous section shown in FIG. It should be noted that this production also includes a production in a precursory state.

Further, when the effect control means 320 receives a command from the advantageous section control means 260 of the main control board 200 to notify the pressing order of the stop switch 50 during the advantageous section shown in FIG. 17, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is received. It is possible to execute the effect of notifying.

Specifically, a plurality of images or videos (for example, "1") showing the pressing order are displayed on the screen of the display device 84 corresponding to the position of each stop switch 50 (specifically, the position of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to each stop switch 50). "2" "3") is displayed to notify the pressing order. After that, each time the stop switch 50 is operated, the part corresponding to the position of the operated stop switch 50 is erased (or changed to an image showing no order) in the image or video showing the pressing order.

(Explanation of the game state using FIG. 16)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The game state is managed by the main control board 200, and as shown in FIG. 16, the game state is roughly classified into a normal game state, a bonus internal medium state, and a bonus game state.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state is controlled by the normal game state control means 251.
The winning probability for the replay combination in the normal game state is set to normal (1 / 7.3).
If the bonus transfer combination is won by the combination lottery in the normal game state and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the normal game state shifts to the bonus internal medium state and stops. If it is displayed, it shifts to the bonus game state.

The specified number of medals in the normal game state is two or three, and when the max bet switch 34 is operated, three medals are inserted.
Further, in the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the winning combination groups "RBB5" and "RBB6" are subject to the combination lottery only when the number of bets is two, so that the player can play. It is desirable to operate the single bet switch 35 twice without operating the max bet switch 34 to reduce the number of inserted sheets to two.
This is because, as will be described later, in the game state "RT1" (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F), the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed regardless of whether the number of bets is 3 or 2. Winner who is a bonus transfer role of the game state "RT2" so as not to shift to "RT1" (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F) and to shift to the game state "RT2" where the advantageous section transition lottery is possible. This is to include the groups "RBB5" and "RBB6" in the lottery target.

In addition, when the number of bets is 3 while staying in the normal game state, processing related to the advantageous section, for example, advantageous section transition lottery, push order navigation, etc. is performed, but when the number of bets is 2, it is advantageous. No processing is performed on the section.

(Medium inside bonus)
The bonus internal medium state is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 252, and in the normal game state, the bonus transfer combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" (see FIG. 11) are won, and the bonus transfer combinations "RBB1" to "RBB1" to " It shifts when the symbol combination corresponding to "RBB6" is not stopped and displayed on the effective line 86.

Specifically, if the bonus transfer role "RBB1" is won, it will be "RBB1F (RT1)", if the bonus transfer role "RBB2" is won, it will be "RBB2F (RT1)", and the bonus transfer role "RBB3". If you win, you will get "RBB3F (RT1)", if you win the bonus transfer role "RBB4", you will get "RBB4F (RT1)", and if you win the bonus transfer role "RBB5", you will get "RBB5F (RT2)". If the bonus transfer role "RBB6" is won, it will be transferred to "RBB6F (RT2)" respectively.
The probability of winning the replay role in the bonus internal medium state is set higher than in the normal game state.

The specified number of medals in the bonus internal state is 2 or 3, and when the max bet switch 34 is operated, 3 medals are inserted.

Also, among the internal bonus states, it is advantageous if you are staying at "RBB1F (RT1)", "RBB2F (RT1)", "RBB3F (RT1)", "RBB4F (RT1)" and the number of bets is three. Processing related to the section, for example, the advantageous section transition lottery, push order navigation, etc. are not performed, and similarly, the processing related to the advantageous section is not performed even when the number of bets is two.
In addition, when the number of bets is 3 while staying at "RBB5F (RT2)" and "RBB6F (RT2)" among the internal bonus states, processing related to the advantageous section, for example, advantageous section transition lottery or push order Navigation etc. are performed, but when the number of bets is 2, the processing related to the advantageous section is not performed.

In addition, in the bonus internal medium state "RBB5F (RT2)" and "RBB6F (RT2)", when the number of bets is 3, the reel control means 220 prevents the corresponding symbol combination from being stopped and displayed on the valid line 86. Is set to.
However, when the number of bets is two, the reel control means 220 is set so that the corresponding symbol combination can be stopped and displayed on the effective line 86, but as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the inside of the bonus is inside. In the states "RBB5F (RT2)" and "RBB6F (RT2)", the winning combination group "HZ (loss)" is not subject to the combination lottery, and other winning combination groups are always elected, and reel control Since the means 220 performs pull-in control with priority given to small wins and replays over the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus shift combinations "RBB5" and "RBB6" (so-called small win priority control, replay priority control), the bonus shift Since the symbol combination of the roles "RBB5" and "RBB6" is not stopped and displayed on the effective line 86, if the bonus internal medium state "RBB5F (RT2)" or "RBB6F (RT2)" is temporarily transferred, It is set so that it does not shift to another gaming state.

(Bonus game status)
The bonus game state is controlled by the bonus game state control means 253, and in the present embodiment, the bonus transfer combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" (see FIG. 11) are won, and the bonus transition combinations "RBB1" to "RBB6" are won. When the symbol combination corresponding to "" is stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, the transition is made.
The winning probability for the replay combination in the bonus game state is set to "0".

In this embodiment, the bonus game state is transferred to "RBB1" which can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "RBB1" is won, "RBB2" which can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "RBB2" is won, and bonus transfer. "RBB3" that can be transferred when the role "RBB3" is won, "RBB4" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "RBB4" is won, and "RBB5" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer role "RBB5" is won. "RBB5" is provided with "RBB6" that can be transferred when the bonus transfer combination "RBB6" is won.

As described above, in the bonus game states "RBB5" and "RBB6", the corresponding symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the effective line 86 in the bonus internal medium state, so that the bonus transition role is performed in the normal game state. It is a state of transition only when the symbol combination corresponding to the game in which "RBB5" and "RBB6" are won is stopped and displayed on the effective line 86.

Here, "RBB1" to "RBB4" end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, 36 or more medals, and "RBB5" and "RBB6" end with the payout of a predetermined number of medals, for example, more than 5 medals. finish.
Then, after the end of the bonus game state, the game shifts to the normal game state.

Further, when the number of bets is 3 while staying in the bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB4", the processing related to the advantageous section, for example, the advantageous section transition lottery or the push order navigation is not performed.
Since the specified number of the bonus game states "RBB1" to "RBB4" is 3, the game cannot be played with the number of bets of 2.

Further, when the number of bets is two while staying in the bonus game states "RBB5" and "RBB6", the processing related to the advantageous section, for example, the advantageous section transition lottery or the push order navigation is not performed.
Since the specified number of the bonus game states "RBB5" and "RBB6" is two, the game cannot be played with three bets.

(Explanation of advantageous section using FIG. 17)
As shown in FIG. 17, when the push order combination, which is a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order based on the combination lottery result, is won, the push order cannot be notified to the player. It is possible to shift from the "non-advantageous section" and the "non-advantageous section", and when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the winning combination lottery, the winning winning combination is won. , There is an "advantageous section" in which the player can be notified of the push order.

The "non-advantageous section" is a section excluding the "advantageous section".
From the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", in the present embodiment, the winning combination is predetermined by the winning combination lottery, and as shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is "RT0" and the number of bets is three. , "NXP1", "NCH", "HCH", "SPA", "SPB", "WM", "ATA1" to "ATA12", from "non-advantageous section" to "advantageous section" The advantageous section transition lottery is performed, and the transfer is made by winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

In addition, when the game state is "RT1" (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F) and the number of bets is 3, the winning combination lottery result is not the advantageous section transition lottery regardless of which winning combination group is won. I am trying to do it.

In addition, when the game state is "RT2" (RBB5F, RBB6F) and the number of bets is 3, the winning combination groups "NXP1", "NCH", "HCH", "SPA", "SPB", "WM", When "ATA1" to "ATA12" are won, an advantageous section transition lottery is performed from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section", and the transfer is made by winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

In addition, when the number of bets is two, regardless of whether the game state is RT0, RT1, or RT2, the winning combination lottery result will not be selected for the advantageous section transition lottery regardless of which winning combination group is elected. I have to.

Here, in the game state "RT1" (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F), the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed regardless of whether the number of bets is 3 or 2, so that the player can play the game state "RT1". (RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB3F, RBB4F), in the normal game state "RT0", as described above, by operating the single bet switch 35 twice, it goes to "RT2" (RBB5F, RBB6F). You will play to make the transition.

In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the advantageous section transition lottery is set to a high probability, and it is set to shift to the advantageous section by several games of the non-advantageous section.
In addition, the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is not limited to the case of shifting by winning the advantageous section transition lottery, which is performed when a predetermined combination is won by the combination lottery. If a predetermined combination is won, the advantage section may be transferred to the advantageous section without drawing a lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the section notification lamp 90 is set to light up after the so-called third stop of the game in which the predetermined combination that triggers the transition to the advantageous section is won.
The lighting of the section notification lamp 90 is not limited to the above-mentioned case.

(Advantageous section)
The "advantageous section" is a section that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section", and includes an "advantageous section normal state" and an "AT state".

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the advantageous section has an additional special zone for drawing whether or not to add the number of games in the first AT state as the AT state. In this extra special zone, regardless of the result of the winning combination lottery, the advantageous section control means 260 is used to draw a lottery as to whether or not to add the number of games in the first AT state in each game, and if it is added, the additional game. Any of several 50 times, 100 times, 200 times, and 300 times is selected by lottery.
Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the advantageous section has a pull-back state in which a pull-back lottery for entering at the end of the first AT state is performed. In this pullback state, when a predetermined winning combination is won as a result of the winning combination lottery, the advantageous section control means 260 performs a lottery with a predetermined predetermined lottery probability, and when the winning combination is won, the first AT state is obtained. In the case of non-winning, it shifts to the non-advantageous section normal state.

Here, the section advantageous to the player is, for example, in the non-advantageous section, the push order combination that wins a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery is won. Even in the case, the game is changed from a state in which it was impossible to notify the player of the push order to a possible state, or an AT state that is not executed in the non-advantageous section is executed. It is a section that is advantageous to people.
Therefore, it is not necessary for the player to be advantageous throughout the "advantageous section", and it may not be advantageous for the player in a part of the "advantageous section".

In addition, when a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 times is exhausted after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, it is assumed that the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section has been reached, and the advantage section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. I have to.
Therefore, the main control board 200 is provided with an upper limit game number counter, and counts the number of digested games after shifting to the advantageous section in order to determine whether or not the predetermined upper limit game number (1500 times) is reached.

In addition, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined maximum number of games (1500 times) is exhausted (before reaching the maximum number of games in the advantageous section), the predetermined number of games is set in advance. When a ball is played (for example, so-called MY2400 cards), the advantage section is shifted to the non-advantageous section even before the maximum number of games is exhausted.
Therefore, in the main control board 200, in order to determine whether or not the predetermined number of balls (so-called MY2400) is reached, the number of input and the number of payouts after the transition to the advantageous section are counted. ..

In addition, at the time of transition to the advantageous section, a lottery for the number of ceiling games is held.
Further, the lottery performed at the time of transition to the advantageous section is performed when the player operates the start switch 40, but the lottery is not limited to this.

The ceiling game number lottery is determined by lottery from a plurality of games predetermined at the time of transition to the advantageous section. Specifically, it is determined by lottery from 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, and 965 times. In the present embodiment, the set value is set in 6 stages of 1 to 6, but the larger the value of the set value, the smaller the number of games among the above-mentioned 400 to 965 games. The lottery probability is predetermined for each set value so that is easily selected by lottery.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 determines the number of games of the swing width by lottery from 400 to 965 times as described above, and then determines the number of games of the swing width from 0 to 32 times by lottery. The number of games of the width is added to the number of games determined earlier (400 to 965 times). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from guessing the exact number of ceiling games. The method of calculating the number of ceiling games is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and may be calculated by another predetermined calculation formula.

(Advantageous section normal state)
The advantageous section normal state is a state excluding a special state such as an "AT state" in the "advantageous section".
The advantageous section normal state is a state in which the non-advantageous section normal state of the non-advantageous section is continued, and the effect control means 320 performs the same effect as the non-advantageous section normal state. That is, the difference between the non-advantageous section normal state and the advantageous section normal state is whether the staying section is a "non-advantageous section" or an "advantageous section".

The advantageous section normal state is provided with an “advantageous normal state” having a degree of expectation of transition to the first AT state, which will be described later.
Here, the degree of expectation of transition to the first AT state is set to one type of standard in the "advantageous normal state", but is not particularly limited to this, and is "low accuracy" and "low accuracy". A plurality of states having different expectations may be set, such as "normal", "high accuracy", and "ultra-high accuracy". When set in this way, in the AT state transition lottery described later, the probability that the transition to the AT state is determined is set so that the "ultra-high probability" is the highest and the "low probability" is the lowest. Good.
Further, in the advantageous section normal state, an AT state transition lottery, a lottery for the number of premonition games, a lottery for the number of premonition games, and a lottery for setting an additional special zone are performed.
In addition, the lottery result of the AT state transition lottery includes the transition to the AT state, the transition to the ghost sign, and the non-winning.
Further, the lottery performed in the advantageous section normal state is not limited to the above-mentioned ones, and among the above-mentioned ones, there may be a lottery that is not executed.
Further, the lottery performed in the advantageous section normal state is performed when the player operates the start switch 40, but the lottery is not limited to this.

In addition, the ceiling function according to the present embodiment is installed in the sense of a remedy by setting an upper limit on the number of games in order to avoid the so-called "hamari" that does not shift to an advantageous state for a long period of time. Therefore, when the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games, it is specified when shifting from the "precursor state" to the "first AT state" as an advantageous state (dotted line thick arrow in FIG. 17). In particular, the advantageous state as a transition destination to be shifted by the ceiling function is not limited to the "first AT state" as described above. For example, the transition destination as an advantageous state to be shifted by the ceiling function is a high probability state (high probability zone) in which a lottery for shifting to a predetermined state (for example, AT state) is performed with a high probability every game instead of the first AT state. , The so-called chance zone state (CZ state) may be used.
Specifically, for example, in a game when a predetermined number of games is reached by the ceiling function, that is, a game when the number of so-called ceiling games is reached, the game shifts to a predetermined advantageous state such as a high probability state or a CZ state based on the result of the winning combination lottery. When the lottery is triggered, as in the present embodiment, the advantageous state (high probability state, CZ state) is passed through the precursory state when the lottery is won. It may be formed so as to shift to a high probability state (CZ state). Even in such a case, the same actions and effects as those of the present embodiment can be obtained.

The AT state transition lottery is a combination predetermined by the combination lottery, and is a transition trigger role as the above-mentioned rare role, specifically, the winning combination groups "NCH", "WM", "HCH", "SPA". , "SPB", is performed when the player wins, and a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state.
Then, in the present lottery, in the present embodiment, the higher the set value of the winning probability of the winning combination lottery, the higher the probability that the transition to the AT state is determined, and the lower the set value, the more the transition to the AT state is determined. The probability is set to be low, but the lottery is not limited to this, and the lottery may be performed with a uniform winning probability without depending on the set value.

If the transition to the AT state is decided in the main lottery, the number of games in the precursory state is determined by the lottery, and the number of games in the precursory state in which the precursory effect of whether or not to shift to the AT state is performed is determined by the lottery. By digesting the number, it shifts to the AT state.
Here, as already explained, when the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games, the precursor state in the case of the so-called ceiling and the precursor state in the case of winning the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result are described above. In this precursor game number lottery, the number of games is set to be different as a result of the lottery.

In addition, in this precursor game number lottery, among the above-mentioned plurality of types of games (specifically, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, 700 times, 800 times, 965 times), the number of games is the largest. When (specifically, 965 times) is selected by lottery, the precursor state when a predetermined number of games are executed is formed so as to be a specific precursor state.
The number of games in this "specific precursor state" is set so that the number of games is the smallest among the number of games in the plurality of types of precursor states. Specifically, when the number of games determined by the above-mentioned lottery is 965 times, when the predetermined number of games is executed, that is, when the player reaches the ceiling, the precursor state is compared with the case where the number of games in the precursor state is different from other cases. However, a lottery table is used in which a lottery is selected from a group of a plurality of games that is set to have the smallest number of games. When the number of so-called ceiling games is large (specifically, the number of games determined by the above-mentioned lottery is 965 times), the number of medals that must be inserted to start the game when the number of games in the precursory state also increases. Since the number of games is increased and the number of games is significantly disadvantageous to the player, the number of games in the precursory state is reduced to be smaller than in other cases to rescue the player.

This precursor game number lottery is a lottery performed when the transition to the AT state is decided in the AT state transition lottery, or when the above-mentioned normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games, and the number of games of this precursor is determined. It will be decided by lottery. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the AT state transition lottery is won by the number of games reaching the ceiling, the execution process of the precursor state when the AT transition lottery is won based on the combination lottery result is performed. ..
By digesting the number of games, the game shifts from the present precursor to the first AT state as described later.

The Gase precursor game number lottery is a lottery performed when the transition to the Gase precursor is decided in the AT state transition lottery, and the number of games of the Gase precursor is determined by the lottery. In the present embodiment, regardless of the result of the winning combination lottery, the lottery for precursors of the game is performed at a predetermined opportunity.
By digesting the number of games, as will be described later, the game shifts from the precursory sign to the advantageous normal state.

(Omen state)
The precursor state is a state in which a fanning effect is performed to notify that there is a possibility of shifting to the first AT state during the number of games determined by the present precursor game number lottery and the Gase precursor game number lottery.
Then, by digesting the number of games determined by the lottery of the "precursor state", in the case of the "precursor", it shifts to the "first AT state", and in the case of the "gase omen", the "advantageous normal state". Move to.

In addition, in the sign of Gase, the above-mentioned AT state transition lottery is performed.
The lottery held in the precursory state is not limited to the above.

Although not provided in the present embodiment, also in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift from the advantageous normal state or the precursory state, and the game is executed for a predetermined number of games, for example, 20 times, which is advantageous. A so-called chance zone state (CZ state), which is a state in which the expectation of shifting to the AT state is higher than that of the state, may be provided.

If the CZ state as described above is provided, for example, in the CZ state, the winning probability of the transition lottery to the AT state (AT state transition lottery (during the CZ state)) is set to the AT state transition lottery (advantageous normal state). It seems that it is set higher than the middle). It should be noted that this CZ state is not limited to the case where the winning probability is set high, and the number of times of the lottery for shifting to the AT state may be obtained.

In the CZ state as described above, if it is determined by the AT state transition lottery to shift to the AT state, the next game may shift to the AT state (first AT state) and shift to the AT state. If not determined, it includes a transition from the next game to an advantageous normal state.

(AT state)
The "AT state" is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section". When the player shifts to the "AT state", a game (AT) in which the push order of the winning combination is notified (push order navigation) is started as a notification effect for assisting the winning of a predetermined role, and the notified push is started. By operating the stop switch 50 in order, the combination of the winning small winning combination and the replaying combination can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combination are paid out.

The "AT state" is a state in which the transition is made by winning the above-mentioned AT transition lottery.

Further, in the "AT state", the number of games for which counting is started after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section is the above-mentioned swing width to the number of games (400 times, etc.) determined by the above-mentioned ceiling game number lottery. It is also made to shift by reaching the added number of games (so-called ceiling).
Then, after the end of the "AT state", the non-advantageous section shifts to the normal state.

In the present embodiment, the "AT state" includes a "first AT state", an "additional specialization zone", and a "pull-back state".
The state provided by the "AT state" is not limited to the above-mentioned state, and other states may be provided.

(1st AT state)
The first AT state is an example of the AT state.
The example of the AT state is not limited to the first AT state, and a second AT state or the like as another AT state in which the number of games, the lottery probability, the effect content, and the like are different may be provided.
The number of games in the first AT state can be executed by a predetermined number of games.

The number of games that can be executed is not limited to the predetermined number of games, and the number of games that can be executed may be determined by other parameters such as point management. Specifically, for example, in the final game of this precursor in the precursor state, a predetermined initial point (for example, initial point 100) is set, and after shifting to the first AT state, the push order notification of the first AT state (so-called) By executing the game (navigation generation), a predetermined point (for example, 12 points (15 points-a numerical point corresponding to 3 input sheets)) is subtracted, and the point is a predetermined threshold value (specifically, for example, 0 point). It may be possible to execute until it reaches.
That is, in the game in which the push order notification (so-called navigation generation) is executed, points are subtracted regardless of the number of medals acquired. In this way, the number of medals that can be obtained during the first AT state can be different depending on the player's mistake in stopping operation.

The numerical points (12 points) to be subtracted described above are not limited to those described above. For example, the calculation formula of the numerical value may be changed depending on the presence or absence of push order notification (so-called navigation generation). .. Specifically, for example, in a game with push order notification (navigation generation), a numerical value corresponding to the above-mentioned 15 sheets-insertion number (3 sheets), and in a game without push order notification (navigation generation), payout number-insertion. It may be set as a numerical value corresponding to the number of sheets (for example, 3 sheets).

(Additional specialization zone)
The additional special zone according to the present embodiment is a case where the winning combination is won in the case where the winning combination is won in the predetermined combination as a result of the combination lottery of the combination lottery means 210 during the advantageous section normal state or the first AT state. It is a state in which it is possible to shift to, and it is a game state in which the number of games in the first AT state can be added.
In addition, when the additional special zone setting lottery executed in the advantageous section normal state at the time of transition to the advantageous section is won, the first AT state in the advantageous section starts from the additional special zone, and in such a case, it is advantageous. The first AT state will be disclosed after the section shifts from the normal state to the additional special zone and the additional special zone ends.
The advantageous section control means 260 performs an additional lottery for the number of games in the first AT state in each game until it reaches a predetermined number of games (specifically, the number of games is 5) in this additional special zone. Is set to. In addition, although the minimum guaranteed number of times is set to 5 times in the game state, if the continuous lottery is held at the end and the continuous lottery is won, the game state is continued until the game is out of the continuous lottery. The state is set to continue.
The number of additional games in the first AT state is determined by lottery from among 50, 100, 200, and 300 additional games when it is decided to add. Of course, the numerical values such as the number of additional games and the above-mentioned minimum guaranteed number of times are not limited to these numerical values, and may be set to other numerical values.

(Pulled back state)
In the present embodiment, the "AT state" includes a pullback state.
The pullback state shifts from the first AT state when it is not determined by the continuous lottery to continue the first AT state, and whether or not the first AT state is to be performed again for a predetermined number of games, for example, three times. The pullback lottery is being held.

When the pullback state is provided, the process shifts to the first AT state again by winning the pullback lottery.
In addition, if the pullback lottery is not won, the non-advantageous section shifts to the normal state.

In the present embodiment, the pullback lottery is performed when a predetermined combination by the combination lottery, for example, the winning combination groups "NCH", "HCH", "WM", "SPA", and "SPB" are won. ..
In addition, it is not limited to the case where it is performed by winning a predetermined combination by a combination lottery, and each game may be performed.
Further, in the first AT state, a continuous stock lottery is performed at a predetermined opportunity, the continuous stock can be acquired, and the continuous stock can be stocked. If there is this continuous stock, it is formed so that when the first AT state ends, it shifts to the pullback state, one continuous stock is subtracted, and it is possible to shift to the first AT state.

(Explanation of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 18)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, a general game control process executed by the main control board 200 for each game will be described.

In step S10, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control board 200 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, step S10 is performed again.

As a premise of this step S10, the bet number setting process is performed. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number is set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets for the game has reached the specified number of bets (for example, 3).

In step S11, the winning combination lottery process is performed by the winning combination lottery means 210. At this time, the result of the winning combination lottery is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300. When the role lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

In step S12, the execution process of the precursor state is performed. The details of the process will be described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S13.

In step S13, the rotation fluctuation processing of the rotary reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the rotary reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotational speed, when the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotary reel 62 is operated by the main control board 200, the reel control means 220 causes each rotary reel 62 to operate. The rotation is stopped. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed on the main control board 200, and is also stored. It is read out in the subsequent processing.

Further, after all the stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of the full rotation reel 62 is transmitted from the transmission means 270 of the main control board 200 to the reception means 310 of the sub control board 300. Then, when the rotation fluctuation processing of all the rotating reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.
In step S14, the stop symbol determining means 230 performs a determination process such as winning a prize whether or not the combination of the symbols 61 having a predetermined combination is aligned with the combination of the symbols 61 on the effective line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300. Then, when the determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S15.

In step S15, the payout control means 240 performs a payout process or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. If the determination result shows that the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process ends.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, as described above, the case where there are three rotating reels 62 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number may be four, for example, other than three.

Step S12 of the flowchart described with reference to FIG. 18 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.
First, as shown in FIG. 19, in step S230, the advantageous section control means 260 determines whether or not the number of games being counted has reached the number of games on the ceiling. Then, if it is determined that the number of games being counted has reached the ceiling, the process proceeds to the next step S231, and if it is determined that the number of games has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S251 (FIG. 20).

In step S231, the advantageous section control means 260 determines, as a result of the winning combination lottery of the game, whether or not the transition trigger combination has been won. If it is determined that the transition trigger has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S232, and if it is determined that the player has not won, the process proceeds to step S233.
In step S232, the execution process of the precursor state when the AT transition lottery based on the winning combination lottery result is won (the transition to the AT state is determined in the AT state transition lottery) is performed. Then, the process ends.
In step S233, the execution process of the precursor state (precursor state when the number of games on the ceiling is reached) based on the arrival at the ceiling is performed. Then, the process ends.

As shown in FIG. 20, in step S251, the advantageous section control means 260 determines whether or not the winning combination lottery result of the game and the transition trigger combination have been won. Then, if it is determined that the transition trigger has been won, the process proceeds to step S252, and if it is determined that the transition trigger has not been won, the process proceeds to step S255.
In step S252, the advantageous section control means 260 performs the transition lottery process to the advantageous state (AT). Then, the process proceeds to the next step S253.
In step S253, as a result of the AT transition lottery, it is determined whether or not the AT transition lottery has been won. If it is determined that the AT transition lottery has been won, the process proceeds to the next step S254, and if it is determined that the AT transition lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S255.

In step S254, the execution process of the precursor state (this precursor) when the AT transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won (the transition to the AT state is determined in the AT state transition lottery) is performed. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S253 that the AT transition lottery has not been won (the transition to the AT state has not been decided in the AT state transition lottery), or as a result of the combination lottery in step S251, the transition trigger role is won. If it is determined that it is not, in step S255, as a result of the role lottery, whether or not the player has won the Gase precursor effect (whether or not the AT state transition lottery has decided to shift to the Gase precursor), or whether or not the Gase precursor has been determined. It is determined whether or not the lottery has been won. If it is determined that you have won the Gase precursor production (the transition to the Gase precursor is decided in the AT transition lottery, or you have won the Gase precursor lottery), proceed to step S256, and if it is determined that you have not won, The process ends.
In step S256, the execution process of the Gase precursor effect is performed. Then, the process ends.
In the present embodiment, after determining whether or not the ceiling has been reached in step S231, it is determined in step S232 whether or not the player has won the transition trigger, but this order is particularly limited. It is not something that is done, and it may be reversed. That is, after determining whether or not the transition trigger has been won, if the transition trigger has been won, it may be determined whether or not the ceiling has been reached. Specifically, for example, in the case of No (non-winning) in the lottery for transition to the advantageous state (AT state), the judgment as to whether or not the ceiling is reached (S231) is performed, and in the case of reaching the ceiling, the winning combination lottery result is obtained. It includes the execution processing (S232) of the precursory state when the AT transition lottery is won.
In addition, when the AT state transition lottery transition trigger role is won in the ceiling reaching game, the AT state transition lottery is not performed, and the execution processing of the precursor state when the AT transition lottery is won based on the combination lottery result is performed. Is also good.

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By having the above-described configuration, the invention according to the present embodiment exhibits the following actions and effects.
Here, when the advantageous section normal state as the normal state reaches the predetermined number of games, and when the player wins the role of the transition to the AT state based on the combination lottery result, if the predetermined number of games is executed. When the precursory state (when reaching the so-called ceiling) was performed, the player became the trigger of the transition lottery based on the role lottery result, even though it triggered the transition lottery based on the role lottery result. I get the impression that things have been wasted.

In the present embodiment, when the normal state (advantageous section normal state) is a game when a predetermined number of games are reached (so-called ceiling arrival) and the transition lottery is triggered based on the role lottery result, it is based on the role lottery result. By shifting to an advantageous state via the precursory state when the transition lottery is won, there is no impression that the trigger of the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result will be wasted.
As a result, by shifting to an advantageous state via the precursory state when the transition lottery based on the role lottery result is won, the player does not feel wasteful, and the player feels dissatisfied and motivated to play. It is possible to prevent it from declining.

According to the present embodiment, when the advantageous section normal state as the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games, the precursor state (any of 1 to 5 games) when the player reaches the so-called ceiling and the combination lottery result. If you win the transition lottery based on (that is, if you win the role lottery result, the transition trigger role, and the transition opportunity lottery based on the transition trigger winning), the precursor state (number of games 20 to 24) Any of the times) means that the number of games that can be played is different from 1 to 5 times and 20 to 24 times, and the player recognizes which precursor state is due to the difference in the number of games. Can be done.

According to the present embodiment, the precursory state when the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games and the precursory state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won are determined in the effect displayed on the display device 84. Due to the difference in character and story, the content of the production to be executed is different, and the player can judge the difference in the content of the production at a glance and instantly recognize which precursor state it is. be able to.

According to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of "predetermined number of games", which is the number of games on the ceiling, are provided, and a specific precursor state is provided for the one with the largest number of games. The player can shift to the advantageous state, and the precursor state when executing the "predetermined number of games" in the normal state is a specific precursor state, so that the player can shift to the advantageous state "predetermined condition". It is easy to recognize that the "predetermined number of games" in the normal state in the above is the result of selecting the "predetermined number of games" having the largest number of games among the plurality of types of "predetermined number of games". it can. That is, by performing a specific precursor state, it is possible to easily make the player recognize that the number of so-called ceiling games is the largest.

According to the present embodiment, the fact that the state is a specific precursor means that the "predetermined number of games" in the normal state under the "predetermined condition" that enables the transition to the advantageous state is a plurality of types of "predetermined". Among the "number of games", the "predetermined number of games" having the largest number of games, specifically, the number of games on the ceiling of 965 times is selected as a result. Since the number of games reached a specific precursor state via the "predetermined number of games (965 times)", which is the largest number of games, the number of games in this specific precursor state is the number of games in multiple types of precursor states. By making the number of games the smallest among them, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player due to the unnecessarily large number of games, and it is possible to reduce the number of games until the player reaches an advantageous state. As a result, the loss of the player and the decrease in profit can be suppressed.

10 Pachinko machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Design display window
17 Medal selector 18 External centralized terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Top panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal saucer 28 Medal payment exit
30 Operation unit 32 Bet switch
34 Max Bet Switch 35 Single Bet Switch
36 Settlement switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Production button switch
43 power supply unit 44 power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Medium stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61 design
62 Rotating reel 63 Reel position sensor
64 Left-handed reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Right-handed reel 70 Production device
72 Speaker 74 Top Speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Directing lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting indicator 90 Section notification lamp
92 Input sensor 94 Payout sensor
95 Hopper Motor 96 Overflow Sensor
100 Controller 200 Main control board
210 Role lottery means 220 Reel control means
230 Stop symbol determination means 240 Payout control means
250 Game control means 251 Normal game state control means
252 Bonus internal medium state control means 253 Bonus game state control means
260 Advantageous section control means 270 Transmission means
300 Sub-control board 310 Receiving means
320 Production control means

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine having a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
If a predetermined condition is satisfied during the normal state, it is possible to shift to the advantageous state via the precursor state.
The predetermined condition is a case where the normal state is executed for a predetermined number of games, or a case where a transition lottery based on a combination lottery result is won.
The precursor state has a first precursor state when the normal state is executed for the predetermined number of games, and a second precursor state when the transition lottery based on the combination lottery result is won.
In the first precursor state and the second precursor state, the same effect is executed.
When the game when the predetermined number of games is reached triggers a transition lottery based on the combination lottery result, the advantageous state is shifted to the advantageous state via the second precursor state instead of the first precursor state.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of games in the second precursor state is always larger than the number of games in the first precursor state.

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