JP7616713B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

Conventionally, slot machines equipped with multiple reels with multiple symbols arranged on the outer periphery are known as gaming machines. In a slot machine, the reels start to spin when play begins, and an internal lottery is held using a lottery table. When the reels stop, a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination selected in the internal lottery is displayed on the multiple reels, and if this winning combination wins, a process corresponding to the winning combination is performed, such as a medal payout process that pays out medals (game value) or a replay process that allows the player to play again without consuming any more medals.

There is also a known slot machine that is provided with an AT presentation state (assist time presentation state) in which, if a specific combination is won, a batting order navigation presentation (instruction presentation) can be executed to assist in the winning of this specific combination. In such slot machines, the batting order navigation presentation is performed in the AT presentation state, making it easier for the player to win the specific combination, and thus increasing the number of medals.

The slot machine is equipped with a main control means for controlling the progress of the game and a sub-control means for controlling the execution of effects. In addition, there may be effects that are managed by the main control board, and Patent Document 1 discloses a reel effect (reel lock effect) as an effect that is managed by the main control board.

JP 2018-191851 A

However, with gaming machines, it is necessary to prevent players from losing their motivation to play.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a gaming machine that prevents players from losing their motivation to play.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises:
A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumferential surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles have been won;
A winning determination means for determining a winning combination based on the stopping state of the plurality of reels;
A state control means capable of transitioning a state between at least a first state and a second state;
A performance control means for controlling the execution of the performance,
the second state is a state more advantageous to the player than the first state,
As an effect that can be executed in the first state, there is a suggestion effect that suggests the expectation regarding the grant of a benefit,
The suggestion effects include a plurality of types of effects with different suggested expectancies, and the probability of each effect being executed varies depending on the result of the internal lottery;
The suggestion effects are classified into a first effect, a second effect, and a third effect,
The first performance is a performance having a lower expectation of the award of the benefit than the second performance and the third performance,
The third performance is a performance having a higher expectation of the award of the benefit than the first performance and the second performance,
The second performance is a performance having a higher expectation of the award of the privilege than the first performance and a lower expectation of the award of the privilege than the third performance,
The result of the internal lottery includes a plurality of types of results including a first result and a second result,
When the result of the internal lottery is the first result, the expectation of the award of the privilege is lower than when the result of the internal lottery is the second result,
When a result of the internal lottery is the first result, a probability that the second effect is executed is higher than a probability that the first effect is executed;
When the result of the internal lottery is the second result, a probability that the second effect is executed is higher than a probability that the first effect is executed;
The probability that the first performance is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability that the first performance is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result.

According to this configuration, whether the result of the internal lottery is the first result or the second result, the probability of the second effect being executed is higher than the probability of the first effect being executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the frequency with which the player feels a sense of expectation that a special benefit may be granted, and to improve the interest of the game. Also, in a game in which the first effect is executed, the probability that the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability that the result of the internal lottery is the first result. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation to play from decreasing based on the result of the internal lottery being the first result in a game in which the first effect is executed.
In the above configuration of the present invention, the probability of executing the second effect when the result of the internal lottery is the first result is higher than the probability of executing the second effect when the result of the internal lottery is the second result. Therefore, the second effect can be provided as an effect that is more likely to be executed when the first result, which has a lower expectation of the benefit, is obtained than when the second result is obtained.
In the above configuration of the present invention, the probability of the third effect being executed when the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability of the third effect being executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result. In a game in which the third effect, in which the expectation of a benefit being awarded is higher than other effects, is executed, it is possible to reduce disappointment felt by a player based on the result of the internal lottery being the first result.

This invention can prevent players from losing their motivation to play.

1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 13 shows the arrangement of symbols on the reels. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the internal lottery table. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the manner of stopping operation when each winning area is won and the winning combination. FIG. 11 is a state transition diagram of the game state. FIG. 11 is a state transition diagram of the game section and presentation state. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the number of symbols set in the winning area. FIG. 11 shows the tables used in the reel lock effect lottery, where (a) is table 11, (b) is table 12, (c) is table 21, and (d) is table 22. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the reel lock effect point counter update process. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the consecutive win count counter update process. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the internal lottery result determination process. 13 is a flowchart (part 1) showing an example of the internal lottery result determination process according to the first embodiment. 13 is a flowchart (part 2) showing an example of the internal lottery result determination process according to the first embodiment. 13 is a flowchart (part 3) showing an example of the internal lottery result determination process according to the first embodiment. 11 is a flowchart (part 4) showing an example of the internal lottery result determination process according to the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart (part 5) showing an example of the internal lottery result determination process. 6 is a flowchart (part 6) showing an example of the internal lottery result determination process. 7 is a flowchart (part 7) showing an example of the internal lottery result determination process. 8 is a flowchart (part 8) showing an example of the internal lottery result determination process. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a winning area that may be provided in a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. A diagram showing the relationship between predetermined winning areas and the numbers assigned to each effect in a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the present invention will be described as being applied to a slot machine, which is one type of gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to slot machines and may be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and medal-less gaming machines.
As shown in Fig. 1, a slot machine (game machine) 10 of the present invention includes a box-shaped housing 11 with an opening on the front side, which faces the player, and a front door 12 for opening and closing the front opening of the housing 11. The housing 11 houses a reel unit in which a rotatable first reel 20a, a second reel 20b, and a third reel 20c are unitized, a hopper device for paying out medals (game value), and the like. The front door 12 is divided into an upper door 12a and a lower door 12b, and the upper door 12a and the lower door 12b can be opened and closed freely relative to the housing 11.

The upper door 12a is provided with devices for effects such as a liquid crystal display (display means) 13 and a speaker (sound output means) 14, as well as a display window 16. The liquid crystal display 13 displays images (moving images, still images) for various effects. The speaker 14 outputs sounds (music, sound effects, voice, etc.) for various effects. In addition to the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14, other devices for effects may include lighting devices such as lamps (LEDs), movable props that can be operated by actuators, etc.

At the back of the display window 16, a reel unit is arranged so that a part of it can be seen from outside the display window 16. A number of different patterns are arranged in a row on the outer periphery of each reel 20a to 20c, and when each reel 20a to 20c stops, three patterns (upper pattern, middle pattern, lower pattern) are displayed per reel through the display window 16. In addition, the display window 16 is provided with an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row as display positions for visually seeing the patterns of each reel 20a to 20c, and a winning line is set by a combination of the display positions of each reel 20a to 20c. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a winning line is formed by the lower row of the first reel 20a, the middle row of the second reel 20b, and the upper row of the third reel 20c. In addition, in this embodiment of the gaming machine, the number of medals required for one game (prescribed number) is set to three, and when the prescribed number of medals is inserted, the active line is activated.

As shown in Figure 2, the outer periphery of each of the reels 20a to 20c is arranged with the following symbols: white 7 symbol "white 7", white BAR symbol "white BAR", pink 7 symbol A "peach 7A", peach 7 symbol B "peach 7B", peach 7 symbol C "peach 7C", peach 7 symbol D "peach 7D", yellow 7 symbol "yellow 7", red 7 symbol "red 7", black BAR symbol "black BAR", and red BAR symbol "red BAR". Each symbol on each of the reels 20a to 20c is assigned a symbol number from 0 to 19.

When the slot machine 10 starts playing, each of the reels 20a-20c starts spinning and an internal lottery is run to determine whether any of the winning combinations will be a win or a miss (non-win). Next, when the reels 20a-20c come to a halt, if a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination selected in the internal lottery is displayed on an active line, this winning combination will be a winning combination, and a process corresponding to the winning combination (winning process) will be executed.

Below the display window 16, there are a game information display section 17 and a favorable zone indicator 18. The game information display section 17 is made up of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medal credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and error information. In addition, the favorable zone indicator 18 has an LED, and by turning this LED on and off, it is possible to notify whether or not the player is in a favorable zone.

The lower door 12b is provided with a medal insertion port 22 for inserting medals, a bet button 23 for betting credited medals, a start lever (game start operation means) 24 operated when starting a game, stop buttons (stop operation means) 26a, 26b, 26c for stopping the rotating reels, a payout port 27 for paying out medals by a hopper device, and a medal receiving tray 28 for receiving medals paid out from the payout port 27. In addition, a medal sensor 29 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion port 22 is provided at the back of the medal insertion port 22. In addition, the lower door 12b is provided with a performance button 21. The performance button 21 is formed so that it can be pressed, and the mode of the performance changes based on the pressing. For example, based on the pressing of the performance button 21, the mode of the performance image displayed on the liquid crystal display 13 changes, or a movable role moves. This can increase the player's awareness of participation in the game and improve the interest of the game. The effect button 21 is activated when pressed at a specific timing, for example, when informing the player of something good to happen to the player, such as when a bonus has been won or when it has been decided that the player will move into a favorable state, or when the player is approaching a critical moment.

In the slot machine 10, operation of the start lever 24 is enabled when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 22 or when the bet button 23 is operated to bet a specified number of medals. Furthermore, when the enabled start lever 24 is operated, a game begins. When a game begins, each of the reels 20a to 20c begins to rotate, and when the rotation speed of each of the reels 20a to 20c reaches a certain speed and reaches a steady rotation, operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is enabled. Furthermore, when an enabled stop button 26a to 26c is operated, the reel 20a to 20c corresponding to the operated stop button 26a to 26c is stopped.

As shown in FIG. 3, inside the slot machine 10, there is provided a main control board (main control device) 31 and a sub-control board (sub-control device) 32. The main control board 31 receives input signals from input means such as the bet button 23, start lever 24, stop buttons 26a-26c, and medal sensor 29, performs various calculations to execute the game, and controls output means such as the reel unit and hopper device based on the calculation results. In addition, the sub-control board 32 receives signals sent from the main control board 31, performs various calculations to execute the performance, and controls devices for the performance such as the LCD display 13 and speaker 14 based on the calculation results.

In addition, the main control board 31 and the sub-control board 32 are electrically connected, and various information (signals), such as information indicating the game status, can be transmitted from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 32, but information cannot be transmitted from the sub-control board 32 to the main control board 31.
In addition, the functions of each board, such as the main control board 31 and the sub-control board 32, are realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ICs, or information storage media such as ROM and RAM, or by software consisting of a predetermined program pre-stored in a ROM, etc.

The main control board 31 includes an input receiving means 40, a random number generating means 41, an internal lottery means 42 for conducting an internal lottery to determine whether a winning combination has been achieved, a reel control means 43 for controlling the rotation of the reels, a winning determination means 44 for determining whether a winning combination has been achieved when all the reels have stopped, a payout control means 45, a replay control means 46, a setting change means 47, an initialization means 48, a game state control means 49, an instruction function control means 51, a performance main control means 52, and a storage means 60. The storage means 60 includes a ROM and a RAM.
The sub-control board 32 also includes a sub-effect control means 70 and a sub-side storage means 72. The sub-side storage means 72 also includes a ROM and a RAM.

The main performance control means 52 and the sub-performance control means 70 constitute the performance control means 100. The main performance control means 52 issues instructions to the sub-performance control means 70 based on the game state, performance state, etc. The sub-performance control means 70 controls the performance device using the performance data stored in the sub-side storage means 72 based on the game state, information on the performance state, or information on whether or not to perform a performance instruction sent from the main performance control means 52. The control performed by the main performance control means 52 described in this embodiment may be performed by the sub-performance control means 70, and the control performed by the sub-performance control means 70 may be performed by the main performance control means 52. The control performed by the performance control means 100 described in this embodiment may be performed by the instruction function control means 51, and the control performed by the instruction function control means 51 may be performed by the performance control means 100.

The insertion acceptance means 40 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and performs a process of validating a game start operation on the start lever 24 based on the insertion of a specified number of medals. Specifically, when medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 22, the medal sensor 29 detects the medals, and the insertion acceptance means 40 sets the inserted medals to an inserted state (bet state) up to a specified number. In addition, when the bet button 23 is pressed with medals credited, the insertion acceptance means 40 sets the credited medals to an inserted state up to a specified number. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first press operation of the start lever 24, which is valid based on the insertion of a specified number of medals, is accepted as a game start operation, and this operation triggers the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c and a lottery such as an internal lottery is performed.

The insertion acceptance means 40 also controls so that medals owned by the player are not set to a newly inserted state in the next game after the game in which the replay was won. Specifically, if a replay was won in the previous game, even if medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 while the insertion of medals is being accepted, the inserted medals are not set to an inserted state, and the inserted medals are credited up to the credit upper limit (e.g., 50 medals). Also, while the insertion of medals is being accepted, operation of the bet button 23 is not accepted, so that the credited medals are not set to an inserted state even if the bet button 23 is pressed.

The random number generating means 41 generates random numbers for the lottery. The random numbers can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numbers so as to circulate through a specified count range). In this embodiment, the "random numbers" include not only values that are generated randomly in the mathematical sense, but also values that are generated regularly but whose acquisition timing is irregular, and therefore can essentially function as random numbers.

The internal lottery means 42 performs an internal lottery using an internal lottery table based on the operation of the activated start lever 24 (i.e., the start of a game).
In the internal lottery table, various winning roles including small wins, replays and bonuses and losing roles (non-winning roles) are associated with each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65,536 random numbers from 0 to 65,535), and a plurality of internal lottery tables are stored in an internal lottery table storage area 61 provided in the ROM of the storage means 60. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, as described later, a normal state, an RBB internal state and an RBB operating state can be set as the game state, and six setting values from setting 1 to setting 6 can be set as the setting value, and the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the game state and the setting value to perform an internal lottery.
A minor win is a win that allows a player to receive a payout of a predetermined number of medals according to the minor win. A replay is a win (activation) that allows a player to play again without consuming any more medals. When a replay is won, the operation of the start lever 24 is enabled without the player using any medals, and the player can start playing by operating the start lever 24.

In the internal lottery, a random number for lottery is obtained from the random number generating means 41, and this random number is compared with the internal lottery table to determine whether or not a winning role has been won, and the winning role associated with the random number is the winning role. Specifically, the internal lottery table is provided with a plurality of winning areas as shown in FIG. 4, and each random number obtained from the random number generating means 41 is associated with one of the winning areas. In addition, the winning areas include winning areas that include one or more winning roles (are associated with winning roles) and winning areas that do not include any winning roles (are associated with losses). In addition, the combinations of winning roles included in each winning area are different. All winning roles that belong to the winning areas that are associated with the random number obtained from the random number generating means 41 are the winning roles as a result of the internal lottery. In the following, when a role that belongs to a winning area is won in the internal lottery, it is also referred to as "the winning area is won". In addition, when no role is won, it is also referred to as "the winning area 'unwinning' is won".

As shown in FIG. 4, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, small prizes 1 to 33 are prepared as small prizes. In addition, as winning areas including small prizes, "small prize ALL", "8 coins ALL", "3 coins ALL", "1 coin ALL", "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", "4-choice 3 coins A" to "4-choice 3 coins D", "eye-pressing batting order A" to "eye-pressing batting order D", "common 3 coins A", "common 3 coins B", "chance eye A", "chance eye B", "right-rising yellow 7", "middle yellow 7", "black BAR alignment", and "common 1 coin" are prepared. In addition, small prizes 1 to 3 are 15 coin prizes in which 15 medals are paid out when winning. In addition, small prizes 4 to 8 are 8 coin prizes in which 8 medals are paid out when winning. In addition, small prizes 9 to 14 are 3 coin prizes in which 3 medals are paid out when winning. In addition, small prizes 15 to 33 are one-coin prizes in which one medal is paid out when the prize is won.
In the following, the winning areas "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H" may be collectively referred to as "4-choice yellow 7". In addition, the winning areas "4-choice 3-piece A" to "4-choice 3-piece D" may be collectively referred to as "4-choice 3-piece role". In addition, the winning areas "eye-pressing batting order A" to "eye-pressing batting order D" may be collectively referred to as "eye-pressing batting order role". In this embodiment, the batting order bell basically refers to the winning area of the 4-choice yellow 7, but the batting order bell may also refer to the winning area of the 4-choice 3-piece role or the eye-pressing batting order role.

The winning area "small prize ALL" is a winning area where all small prizes (small prize 1 to small prize 33) overlap and win. The winning area "8 coins ALL" is a winning area where small prizes 4 to 33 overlap and win. The winning area "3 coins ALL" is a winning area where small prizes 9 to 33 overlap and win. The winning area "1 coin ALL" is a winning area where small prizes 15 to 33 overlap and win. The winning areas "4 choice yellow 7A" to "4 choice yellow 7H" are winning areas where one type of 8 coin role and multiple types of 1 coin roles overlap and win. The winning areas "4 choice 3 coins A" to "4 choice 3 coins D" are winning areas where one type of 3 coin role and multiple types of 1 coin roles overlap and win. In addition, the winning areas "Memoir Batting Order A" to "Memoir Batting Order D" are winning areas where 15-coin roles and multiple types of 1-coin roles overlap and win. In addition, the winning area "Common 3-coin A" is a winning area where multiple types of 3-coin roles overlap and win. In addition, the winning area "Common 3-coin B" is a winning area where multiple types of 3-coin roles and one type of 1-coin role (small role 25) overlap and win. In addition, the winning area "Chance Eye A" is a winning area where 3-coin roles (small role 11) are won alone. In addition, the winning area "Chance Eye B" is a winning area where multiple types of 3-coin roles overlap and win. In addition, the winning area "Right-up Yellow 7" is a winning area where 8-coin roles (small role 6) are won alone. In addition, the winning area "Middle Yellow 7" is a winning area where 8-coin roles (small role 4) are won alone. In addition, the winning area "Black BAR Alignment" is a winning area where multiple types of 8-coin roles overlap and win. In addition, the "Common 1-Coin" winning area is a winning area where multiple types of 1-coin roles can overlap and be won.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, replays are available in the form of Replay 1 to Replay 6. In addition, the winning areas that contain replays are available as "Replay A", "Replay B", "7 in batting order replay", "middle row replay", "fake red 7 replay", "7 in red", and "BAR replay".

The winning areas "Replay A", "Replay B", "7 in batting order replay", "Red 7 in red", and "BAR in red" are areas where multiple types of replays can be won by overlapping. Additionally, the winning areas "Middle row replay" and "Red 7 fake replay" are areas where only one type of replay can be won by itself.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a big bonus is provided as a bonus.
In addition, as a winning area associated with a bonus, a winning area "RBB" in which a big bonus is won alone is prepared, and the winning areas "red 7 line up", "BAR line up", "black BAR line up" and "common one coin" are set so that the big bonus is won in duplicate. In addition, in the winning areas "red 7 line up", "BAR line up", "black BAR line up" and "common one coin", the big bonus is won in duplicate when the game state is in the normal state, but the big bonus is not won in duplicate when the game state is in the RBB inside state.
In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a bonus is assumed to be a continuous operation device related to a so-called first-class special bonus, but other bonuses may be used. In addition, other bonuses may also be installed. In addition, the installed bonuses may be set to win independently, or may be set to win in combination with a replay or a small prize.

There is also a "no win" area that corresponds to a losing win.

Each winning area is set to be winable or non-winable depending on the game state. In other words, the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the game state and performs an internal lottery, thereby changing the winning combination that can be won. In other words, in each game state, an internal lottery is performed using an internal lottery table in which the winning areas that can be won in each game state are included in the lottery objects.
In FIG. 4, whether each winning area can be won in each game state is indicated by a "circle". That is, the winning areas "No Win", "Small Role ALL", "8 Coins ALL", "3 Coins ALL" and "1 Coin ALL" are won when the game state is in the RBB operation state, and are not won in the normal state or the RBB inside state. Also, the winning areas "Replay A", "Replay B", "7 Batting Order Replay", "Middle Row Replay", "Red 7 Fake Replay", "4 Choice Yellow 7A" to "4 Choice Yellow 7H", "4 Choice 3 Coins A" to "4 Choice 3 Coins D", "Battle Order A" to "Battle Order D", "Common 3 Coins A", "Common 3 Coins B", "Chance Eye A", "Chance Eye B", "Right Up Yellow 7", "Middle Row Yellow 7", "Red 7 Align", "BAR Align", "Black BAR Align" and "Common 1 Coin" are won when the game state is in the normal state or the RBB inside state, and are not won when the RBB is in operation. In addition, the winning area "RBB" is won when the game status is in the normal status, and cannot be won when the RBB is inside or the RBB is operating.

Each winning area is assigned a different winning area number. Each winning area can be identified by its winning area number.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of winning a small prize is the same in the normal state and the RBB inside state. Also, replays cannot be won when the RBB is in operation. In other words, the probability of winning a replay is higher in the normal state and the RBB inside state than in the RBB operating state.

The internal lottery means 42 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination as a result of the internal lottery from a non-winning state (off state) to a winning state (on state). In addition, when multiple winning combinations are won at the same time, the winning flag corresponding to each of the overlapping winning combinations is set from a non-winning state to a winning state. In addition, the setting information of the winning flag is stored in the winning flag memory area 62 provided in the RAM of the memory means 60.

There are two types of winning flags: a winning flag (carry-over flag) that can carry over the winning state to the next game or later until a prize is won, and a winning flag (non-carry-over flag) that is reset to a non-winning state and does not carry over the winning state to the next game or later regardless of whether a prize is won. A big bonus is an example of a role that can be associated with a carry-over flag. A small role and a replay are examples of roles that can be associated with a non-carry-over flag. For example, when a big bonus is won in an internal lottery, the internal lottery means 42 carries over the winning state of the big bonus winning flag until the big bonus is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 42 also carries out an internal lottery to determine whether a small role and a replay will be won or not, even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus winning flag is carried over. In other words, in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus winning flag is carried over, if a small win or replay is won, the winning flags corresponding to two or more types of winning roles, the winning flag of the already won big bonus and the winning flag of the small win or replay won by the internal lottery, are set to the winning state.

The slot machine 10 has six settings, from setting 1 to setting 6, and the probability of winning a role varies depending on the setting. Specifically, when the setting is changed, the internal lottery table group, which is made up of multiple internal lottery tables selected according to the game state, is changed to an internal lottery table group associated with each setting, and the internal lottery table group has different winning probabilities for small roles, replays, and bonuses depending on the setting.

The setting change means 47 controls changing of the setting values stored in the setting value storage area 63 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60. Specifically, when the setting change key is inserted into the setting change key cylinder provided inside the slot machine 10 and the power supply of the slot machine 10 is turned on with the setting change key (setting change key cylinder) rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the initial position, the setting change means 47 starts the slot machine 10 in the setting change mode. The setting value can be selected from six setting values from setting 1 to setting 6, and the winning probability of the internal lottery is changed so that the expected value of the ball payout rate increases in order from setting 1 to setting 6. The setting change means 47 changes the setting value in the order of setting 1 → setting 2 → ... setting 6 → setting 1 → ... each time the setting change button provided inside the slot machine 10 is pressed in the setting change mode, and when the start lever 24 is pressed, the setting value is confirmed and the confirmed setting value is stored in the setting value storage area 63. In addition, it is possible to switch from the setting change mode to the game mode by returning the setting change key inserted into the setting change key cylinder to its initial position.
In this embodiment, the setting values are expressed in the order of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6.

When the power is turned on with the setting change key cylinder in the initial position, the slot machine 10 is started in the game mode. In the game mode, the gaming machine of this embodiment can play games but cannot change the settings, while in the setting change mode, the settings can be changed but cannot play games.

When the setting value is changed, the initialization means 48 performs an initialization process to initialize at least a part of the information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60. Specifically, when the setting value is changed, the initialization means 48 performs a process to return the game state, game zone, and presentation state to their initial states, which will be described later. That is, when the setting value is changed, the game state becomes a normal state, the game zone becomes a non-advantageous zone, and the presentation state becomes a non-advantageous zone presentation state, and these states become the same as when the power is turned on for the first time after shipping from the factory. In addition, the initialization means 48 also initializes information related to presentation stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 during the initialization process. In addition, the sub-control board 32 also has an initialization means (not shown), and when a signal notifying that the setting value has been changed is transmitted from the main control board 31, the initialization means of the sub-control board 32 initializes information related to presentation stored in the RAM of the sub-side storage means 72.
In addition, even if the setting value is changed, the game state, game section, and presentation state may not return to their initial states.

The reel control means 43 starts the rotation of each of the reels 20a-20c when the enabled start lever 24 is operated (i.e., the start of a game) under the control of the main control board 31, and when the enabled stop buttons 26a-26c are operated, it controls the stopping of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button.

That is, each time one of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is operated, the reel control means 43 determines the stop position of the reel from the first reel 20a to the third reel 20c that corresponds to the operated button, and controls the reel to stop at the determined stop position. In the slot machine 10, when the stop button 26a is operated, the rotation of the first reel 20a is stopped, when the stop button 26b is operated, the rotation of the second reel 20b is stopped, and when the stop button 26c is operated, the rotation of the third reel 20c is stopped. Therefore, the stop order of the first reel 20a to the third reel 20c changes depending on the operation order (batting order) of the stop buttons 26a to 26c.

In the following, the order of the stop operations (the order of operation of stop buttons 26a to 26c) will be referred to as the "batting order", which is the order in which all stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated as one set of stop operations. Furthermore, of the stop operations that make up the batting order, the first stop operation performed will be referred to as the "first stop operation", the second stop operation will be referred to as the "second stop operation", and the third stop operation will be referred to as the "third stop operation".

In the following, the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c that stop the reels in the order of the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and the third reel 20c is referred to as "batting order 1," the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c that stop the reels in the order of the first reel 20a, the third reel 20c, and the second reel 20b is referred to as "batting order 2," and the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c that stop the reels in the order of the second reel 20b, the first reel 20a, and the third reel 20c is referred to as "batting order 3." " Batting order 4" refers to the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c that stop the reels in the order of the second reel 20b, the third reel 20c, and the first reel 20a. Batting order 5 refers to the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c that stop the reels in the order of the third reel 20c, the first reel 20a, and the second reel 20b. Batting order 6 refers to the operation of the stop buttons 26a, 26b, and 26c that stop the reels in the order of the third reel 20c, the second reel 20b, and the first reel 20a. Batting order 1 and 2 are collectively called "left push", batting order 3 and 4 are collectively called "center push", and batting order 5 and 6 are collectively called "right push". Center push and right push are sometimes collectively called "irregular push".

In the stop control when the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the reel control means 43 stops each of the reels 20a to 20c so that the winning combination with the winning flag set to the winning state wins. Specifically, when the winning flag of one winning combination is set to the winning state, the reels 20a to 20c are stopped so that this winning combination wins. In addition, when the winning flags of multiple winning combinations are set to the winning state in a overlapping manner, the reels 20a to 20c are stopped so that a predetermined winning combination wins according to the priority order set for each combination. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order is set in the order of "replay > minor combination > bonus". Then, the reel control means 43 stops the reels 20a to 20c so that the symbols constituting the winning combination with the higher priority are displayed on the pay line in priority to the symbols constituting the winning combination with the lower priority.

In addition, when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery, the priority order for the candidate stop positions may be determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line, or according to the number of medals paid out based on the payouts that are determined in advance for the small roles. When determining the priority order for the candidate stop positions according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line, the priority order for each candidate stop position is determined so that the priority order is higher for the stop positions that have a larger number of symbol combinations that show winning forms that can be displayed on the active line. When determining the priority order for the candidate stop positions according to the number of medals paid out, the priority order for each candidate stop position is determined so that the priority order is higher for the stop positions that have a larger number of medals paid out based on the payouts for the small roles that correspond to the symbols displayed at the display positions on the active line (stop positions that can win small roles with a larger payout). However, when determining the priority order for the candidate stop positions according to the number of medals paid out, if small roles with the same payouts are won multiple times, the priority order for the candidate stop positions that can win each small role is treated as being the same.

FIG. 5 shows the relationship between the manner of stopping operation and winning combinations when each winning area is won in the RBB internal state.
As shown in FIG. 5, the four-choice yellow 7 has a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order set for each. When each winning area of the four-choice yellow 7 is won in the RBB inside state, if the operation is performed in the correct batting order, an 8-coin role (correct role) can be won, and if the operation is performed in the incorrect batting order, a 1-coin role (incorrect role) can be won. In other words, when any of the four-choice yellow 7 is won in the RBB inside state, if the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate stop positions that can win the small roles 4 to 7 is the highest, and if the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate stop positions that can win the small roles 15, 17 to 28, and 31 is the highest.

There is only one correct batting order for each of the four-choice yellow 7s, and the other five batting orders are considered to be incorrect batting orders. In addition, the winning areas "four-choice yellow 7A" to "four-choice yellow 7D" have different correct batting orders set, and the winning areas "four-choice yellow 7E" to "four-choice yellow 7H" have different correct batting orders set. In addition, the winning areas "four-choice yellow 7A" to "four-choice yellow 7D" have any of batting orders 3 to 6 set as the correct batting order, and batting orders 1 and 2 are set as the incorrect batting order. In addition, the winning areas "four-choice yellow 7E" to "four-choice yellow 7H" have any of batting orders 3 to 6 set as the correct batting order, and batting orders 1 and 2 are set as the incorrect batting order.

The contents in parentheses in FIG. 5 indicate the winning rate of a 1-piece role when a stopping operation is performed in that batting order. For example, the notation "1 piece (1/2)" indicates that there is a 1/2 probability that a 1-piece role will win, and a 1/2 probability that the 1-piece role will be missed (the 1-piece role will not win). Also, the notation "1 piece (1/4)" indicates that there is a 1/4 probability that a 1-piece role will win, and a 3/4 probability that the 1-piece role will be missed (the 1-piece role will not win).

In the winning areas "4-choice Yellow 7A" through "4-choice Yellow 7H," if the players play in the correct batting order, an 8-coin winning combination will be awarded. In addition, in the winning areas "4-choice Yellow 7A" through "4-choice Yellow 7H," if the players play in the incorrect batting order, a 1-coin winning combination or no winning combination will be awarded.

In addition, when each of the four-choice yellow 7 winning areas is selected in the normal middle state, if the stopping operation is performed in a batting order in which an 8-coin role will win if the RBB is in the middle state (correct batting order), there is a 1/2 chance that a 1-coin role will win.

As shown in FIG. 5, each of the four-choice three-coin roles has a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order. When each winning area of the four-choice three-coin role is won in the RBB internal state, if the player operates in the correct batting order, a three-coin role (correct role) will be won, and if the player operates in the incorrect batting order, a one-coin role (incorrect role) will be won. In other words, if any of the four-choice three-coin roles is won in the RBB internal state, when the stop buttons 26a-26c are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority is determined so that the candidate stop positions that can win small roles 9-10 have the highest priority, and when the stop buttons 26a-26c are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the priority is determined so that the candidate stop positions that can win small roles 15-28 and small roles 31 have the highest priority.

There is only one correct batting order for each 4-choice 3-card role, and the other five batting orders are considered incorrect. Also, the winning areas "4-choice 3-card A" through "4-choice 3-card D" have different correct batting orders. Also, the winning areas "4-choice 3-card A" through "4-choice 3-card D" have any of batting orders 3 through 6 set as the correct batting order, and batting orders 1 and 2 are set as incorrect batting orders.

In the winning areas "4 Choice 3 Cards A" through "4 Choice 3 Cards D," if the players play in the correct batting order, a 3-card role will be awarded. In addition, in the winning areas "4 Choice 3 Cards A" through "4 Choice 3 Cards D," if the players play in the incorrect batting order, a 1-card role will be awarded.

In addition, when the winning areas "4-choice 3-card A" to "4-choice 3-card D" are won in the normal state, if the operation is performed in the correct batting order, a 3-card role will be won, and if the operation is performed in the incorrect batting order, a 1-card role will be won. In the normal state, the winning areas "4-choice 3-card A" to "4-choice 3-card D" have two correct batting orders, and the other four batting orders are incorrect batting orders. In addition, in the winning areas "4-choice 3-card A" to "4-choice 3-card D" in the normal state, any two of batting orders 3 to 6 are set as correct batting orders, and batting orders 1 and 2 are set as incorrect batting orders. Specifically, in the winning areas "4-choice 3-card A" and "4-choice 3-card B" in the normal state, batting orders 3 and 4 are set as correct batting orders, and batting orders 1, 2, 5, and 6 are set as incorrect batting orders. In addition, in the winning areas "4 Choice 3 C" and "4 Choice 3 D" in the normal state, batting order 5 and batting order 6 are set as correct batting orders, and batting orders 1 to 4 are set as incorrect batting orders. In other words, the winning areas "4 Choice 3 A" to "4 Choice 3 D" are set with a higher number of correct batting orders in the normal state compared to the RBB internal state, and the probability of winning a 3-coin role (expected value for winning medals) is higher if you win.

As shown in FIG. 5, each of the eye-pressing batting order roles has a correct batting order and an incorrect batting order. When each winning area of the eye-pressing batting order role is won in the RBB internal state, if the player operates in the correct batting order, a 15-coin role (correct role) can be won, and if the player operates in the incorrect batting order, a 1-coin role (incorrect role) can be won. In other words, when any of the eye-pressing batting order roles is won in the RBB internal state, if the stop buttons 26a-26c are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority is determined so that the candidate stop positions that can win small roles 1-3 have the highest priority, and if the stop buttons 26a-26c are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the priority is determined so that the candidate stop positions that can win small roles 15-20, small role 22, and small roles 31-33 have the highest priority.

There is only one correct batting order for each button press batting order role, and the other five batting orders are considered incorrect. Also, different batting orders are set as the correct batting orders for the winning areas "Button Press Batting Order A" to "Button Press Batting Order D". Also, any of batting orders 3 to 6 are set as the correct batting order for the winning areas "Button Press Batting Order A" to "Button Press Batting Order D", and batting orders 1 and 2 are set as incorrect batting orders.

The winning areas "eye-pressing batting order A" to "eye-pressing batting order D" are designed to win a 15-coin prize if the reels are operated in the correct batting order and stopped at a predetermined timing (first predetermined timing). The first predetermined timing may be, for example, when the first stop operation is performed when a specific symbol (e.g., red BAR symbol "red BAR") within a predetermined range on the reels 20a to 20c that are stopped first is located at a predetermined display position (e.g., on an active line). In other words, it is possible to win a 15-coin prize by operating in the correct batting order and performing the first stop operation aiming at the specific symbol.
In addition, the winning areas "Striking Order A" to "Striking Order D" are designed to win a one-coin prize when the operation is performed in an incorrect batting order, and when the operation is performed in the correct batting order and the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing (second predetermined timing). When the stop operation is performed at the second predetermined timing, for example, it may be when the first stop operation is performed when a pattern within a predetermined range that does not include the specific pattern on the reels 20a to 20c that are stopped first is located at a predetermined display position (for example, on an active line).

The four-choice yellow 7 is a winning area that will win an 8-coin role if the player operates the correct batting order when the winning combination is selected, and the eye-pushing batting order role is a winning area that will win a 15-coin role if the player operates the correct batting order when the winning combination is selected and the player stops at a specified timing (first specified timing). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the eye-pushing batting order role is provided as a winning area that can pay out more medals than the four-choice yellow 7 when the winning combination is selected.

In addition, when the winning areas "Sight-pressing Batting Order A" to "Sight-pressing Batting Order D" are won in the normal middle state, if the operation is performed in the correct batting order and the stop operation is performed at a specified timing (first specified timing), a 15-coin role will be won. In addition, when the winning areas "Sight-pressing Batting Order A" to "Sight-pressing Batting Order D" are won in the normal middle state, if the operation is performed in the incorrect batting order, or if the operation is performed in the correct batting order and the stop operation is performed at a specified timing (second specified timing), a 1-coin role will be won. In the normal middle state, the winning areas "Sight-pressing Batting Order A" to "Sight-pressing Batting Order D" have two correct batting orders set, and the other four batting orders are incorrect batting orders. In the normal middle state, the winning areas "Sight-pressing Batting Order A" to "Sight-pressing Batting Order D" have any two of batting orders 3 to 6 set as correct batting orders, and batting orders 1 and 2 are set as incorrect batting orders. Specifically, in the winning areas "Battle Order A" and "Battle Order B," batting orders 3 and 4 are set as correct batting orders, and batting orders 1, 2, 5, and 6 are set as incorrect batting orders. In the winning areas "Battle Order C" and "Battle Order D," batting orders 5 and 6 are set as correct batting orders, and batting orders 1 to 4 are set as incorrect batting orders. In other words, the winning areas "Battle Order A" to "Battle Order D" are set with a higher number of correct batting orders in the normal middle state than in the RBB internal middle state, and the probability of winning a 15-coin role (expected value for winning medals) is higher if a win is made.

The winning determination means 44 is activated when the reels 20a to 20c stop spinning, and determines whether or not a winning combination has been achieved based on the stopping state of the reels 20a to 20c. Specifically, the symbol combination displayed (stopped display) on the pay line by the stopping of the reels 20a to 20c is compared to the winning determination table stored in the ROM of the storage means 60. The winning determination table stores the winning form (the symbol combination that will win when stopped and displayed) of each winning combination, and the above-mentioned comparison determines whether or not a winning combination has been achieved and the type of winning combination that has been achieved. When a winning combination has been achieved, the main control board 31 executes a winning process corresponding to the winning combination that has been achieved. Specifically, the winning process performs a payout process when a small combination has been achieved, a replay process (replay process) when a replay has been achieved (activated), and a process to transition the game state (game state transition control process) when a bonus has been achieved (activated).

The payout process is a process of paying out a number of medals determined based on the payout determined for each role when a small winning combination is achieved, and is performed by the payout control means 45. When a small winning combination is achieved, the payout control means 45 determines the number of medals to be paid out based on the payout determined for each role, and causes the hopper device to pay out the determined number of medals to be paid out. Note that when credit is permitted, instead of actually paying out medals using the hopper device, a credit addition process is performed to add the payout number to the number of credits (the number of credited medals) stored in the credit storage area provided in the RAM of the storage means 60, and medals are virtually paid out.

In this embodiment of the gaming machine, 15 medals are paid out when small prizes 1 to 3 are won, 8 medals are paid out when small prizes 4 to 8 are won, 3 medals are paid out when small prizes 9 to 14 are won, and 1 medal is paid out when small prizes 15 to 33 are won.

In addition, the replay process is a process in which, when a replay wins, the next game is set to the same game start waiting state as the previous game without the player having to insert any medals owned by the player, and is performed by the replay control means 46. When a replay wins, an automatic insertion process is performed in which the same number of medals as the number set to the inserted state in the previous game (the game in which the replay won) are automatically inserted without using the player's medals (including credited medals), and the game waits for the next game start operation on the start lever 24 with a winning line set corresponding to the number of medals inserted by the automatic insertion process. In addition, when the automatic insertion process is performed, it is not possible to insert additional medals.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game state control means 49 (state control means) performs a game state transition control process that transitions the game state between the general state, the RBB internal state (bonus established state), and the RBB operating state (bonus state). A single condition may be defined as the game state transition condition, or multiple conditions may be defined. When multiple conditions are defined, the game state may be transitioned based on one of the multiple predetermined conditions being established, or the game state may be transitioned based on multiple or all of the multiple predetermined conditions being established.

As described above, the internal lottery means 42 selects an internal lottery table according to the game state and performs an internal lottery. Specifically, in the normal state, the internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table in which the big bonus is set as a lottery target. In the RBB internal state, the internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table in which the big bonus is excluded from the lottery target. In the RBB operation state, the internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table in which the big bonus is excluded from the lottery target.

The game state is initially in the general middle state. In the general middle state, an internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table in which all winning areas except for the winning areas "No Win", "Small Win ALL", "8 Coins ALL", "3 Coins ALL" and "1 Coin ALL" are set as lottery targets. In addition, it is possible to transition from the general middle state to the RBB internal middle state. When a big bonus is won in the general middle state, the game state control means 49 transitions the game state to the RBB internal middle state.

The RBB internal state is a game state to which the game enters when a big bonus is won in an internal lottery. In the RBB internal state, the internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table in which all winning areas except for the winning areas "No Win", "Small Win ALL", "8 Coins ALL", "3 Coins ALL", "1 Coin ALL" and "RBB" are set as lottery targets. In the RBB internal state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus is won, and when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the big bonus is displayed on the pay line, the game state control means 49 transitions the game state from the RBB internal state to the RBB operating state.

The RBB operating state is a game state to which the game is switched when a symbol combination indicating a winning form of a big bonus is displayed on an active line. In the RBB operating state, an internal lottery is performed by referring to an internal lottery table in which the winning areas "no win", "small win ALL", "8 coins ALL", "3 coins ALL" and "1 coin ALL" are set as the lottery targets. In the RBB operating state, the game state control means 49 judges whether or not the termination condition is established based on the total number of medals paid out in the RBB operating state, and when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number, the game state control means 49 terminates the RBB operating state and switches the game state to the normal state.
In this embodiment, the end condition of the RBB operating state is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the end condition may be determined by the number of games played in the RBB operating state, the number of times a small win has been won, etc. Also, the end condition of the RBB operating state may be determined so that the state ends after one game.

3, the instruction function control means 51 includes a game zone control means 80, a presentation state control means 81, and a bonus granting means 82. The instruction function control means 51 performs processing related to the operation of an instruction function that assists the winning of a specific role in an advantageous zone. Specifically, when a specific role is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction presentation that assists the winning of this role. More specifically, when, for example, a four-choice yellow 7 is won, the instruction function control means 51 determines whether or not to perform an instruction presentation (batting order navigation presentation) that notifies the correct batting order and assists the winning of an 8-piece role. When the instruction function control means 51 determines to perform a batting order navigation presentation, the presentation control means 100 causes the presentation devices such as the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14 to execute the batting order navigation presentation. Note that when the batting order navigation presentation is performed, information indicating the correct batting order is also displayed on the 7-segment display of the game information display unit 17.

As shown in FIG. 7, the game zone control means 80 performs a game zone transition control process that transitions the game zone between a non-advantageous zone and an advantageous zone according to the progress of the game. The non-advantageous zone is a game zone that corresponds to the initial state among multiple types of game zones. In the non-advantageous zone, the bonus granting means 82 performs a lottery for transition to an advantageous zone, and when the lottery for transition to an advantageous zone is won, the game zone control means 80 transitions the game zone to an advantageous zone. The advantageous zone is a game zone in which an upper limit (1500 times in this example) is set for the number of times that the game can be played. In addition, when the game zone is set to a non-advantageous zone, the instruction presentation cannot be performed, and the instruction presentation can be performed only when the game zone is set to an advantageous zone. When the number of times that the game zone has been played in the advantageous zone reaches the upper limit of 1500 times, the game zone control means 80 ends the advantageous zone and transitions the game zone to a non-advantageous zone.

In the non-advantageous zone, the bonus granting means 82 conducts a lottery (advantageous zone transition lottery) to determine whether or not to transition to the advantageous zone at a predetermined trigger. Specifically, the bonus granting means 82 conducts a lottery (advantageous zone transition lottery) to determine whether or not to transition to the advantageous zone based on the result of the internal lottery (winning a predetermined role (winning area)). Then, when the advantageous zone transition lottery is won, the game zone control means 80 transitions the game zone from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone.

In addition, the game zone control means 80 performs an increment process, which adds "1" to the memory value of the advantageous zone play count counter 65 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 as a value corresponding to one play, triggered by the game start operation on the start lever 24 each time one play is performed in the advantageous zone. Note that the game zone control means 80 does not add to the advantageous zone play count counter 65 in the non-advantageous zone. Also, at the time of transition from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone, the memory value of the advantageous zone play count counter 65 is "0". Then, when the memory value of the advantageous zone play count counter 65 reaches a threshold value (upper limit value) "1500", the game zone control means 80 transitions the game zone from the advantageous zone to the non-advantageous zone, assuming that the end condition of the advantageous zone is established. In other words, the upper limit value of the number of plays in the advantageous zone is set to 1500 times, and it is so arranged that more than 1500 plays are not played consecutively in the advantageous zone.

In addition, in the advantageous zone, the game zone control means 80 performs an update process in which the stored value of the difference number counter 64 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 is updated by the difference number of medals, subtracting a value corresponding to the number of medals inserted in the game (for example, "3" if three medals are inserted) from a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out (for example, "8" if eight medals are paid out, and "0" if no combination is won and no payout is made) to obtain a calculation result of the difference number in the game, and adding this calculation result to the stored value of the difference number counter 64. Note that the game zone control means 80 does not add to the difference number counter 64 in the non-advantageous zone. Also, at the time of transition from the non-advantageous zone to the advantageous zone, the stored value of the difference number counter 64 is "0". Then, when the stored value of the difference number counter 64 exceeds a threshold value (for example, "2400"), the game zone control means 80 determines that the end condition of the advantageous zone is met and shifts the game zone from the advantageous zone to the non-advantageous zone. The stored value of the difference number counter 64 is controlled so as not to fall below the initial value "0". For example, if the stored value of the difference number counter 64 at the start of the game is "2" and as a result of playing the game, no winning combination is won and no medals are paid out, the calculation result of the difference number in that game becomes "-3", and if the calculation result of the difference number is added to the stored value of the difference number counter 64, it falls below the initial value "0". However, the stored value of the difference number counter 64 after updating is set to the initial value "0" as the lower limit and the count is stopped. In other words, an upper limit is set for the number of medals that can be acquired in the advantageous zone, and the advantageous zone ends when the number of medals increases from the reference "0" when the number of medals decreases the most in the advantageous zone exceeds 2400. Also, if a replay is won in a game, the game in which the replay was won may be treated as having had a payout of medals equivalent to the specified number of medals inserted for that game, and the difference in the number of medals may be calculated, and for the next game that is provided free of charge as a result of the replay being won, even if no actual medals are inserted, the difference in the number of medals may be calculated as if a medal equivalent to the specified number of medals has been inserted for that game.

In addition, the advantageous zone indicator 18 is turned off in a non-advantageous zone and turned on in an advantageous zone.
In addition, the advantageous zone indicator 18 does not need to be turned on at the same time as the transition to the advantageous zone, but only needs to be turned on before the first instruction performance is performed. Also, once turned on, it will not be turned off until the advantageous zone ends.

The presentation state control means 81 (state control means), as shown in FIG. 7, performs a presentation state transition control process that transitions the presentation state between multiple types of presentation states, including a non-advantageous zone presentation state, a non-AT presentation state, and an AT presentation state (instruction presentation state). A single condition may be defined as the transition condition of the presentation state, or multiple conditions may be defined. When multiple conditions are defined, the presentation state may be transitioned when one of the multiple predetermined conditions is satisfied, or the presentation state may be transitioned based on multiple or all of the multiple predetermined conditions being satisfied.

The non-advantageous zone presentation state is a presentation state that corresponds to the initial state among multiple types of presentation states. In a non-advantageous zone, the presentation state control means 81 sets the presentation state to a non-advantageous zone presentation state. In a non-advantageous zone presentation state (non-advantageous zone), the bonus granting means 82 conducts a favorable zone transition lottery as described above, and when the favorable zone transition lottery is won and a transition to the favorable zone is determined, the presentation state control means 81 transitions the presentation state to a non-AT presentation state.

The non-AT presentation state is a presentation state that is basically transitioned to when an advantageous zone begins, and at the start of an advantageous zone, the probability of transitioning to the non-AT presentation state is set to be higher than the probability of transitioning to other presentation states. In the non-AT presentation state, the batting order navigation presentation is executed less frequently than in the AT presentation state. In other words, in the non-AT presentation state, the batting order navigation presentation is almost never performed, or is not performed at all. In yet other words, the non-AT presentation state has a lower expected value for winning medals than the AT presentation state.

In the non-AT presentation state, the bonus granting means 82 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to transition to the AT presentation state based on the result of an internal lottery (e.g., winning a specified role (winning area)). When the AT lottery is won in the non-AT presentation state, the presentation state control means 81 transitions the presentation state to the AT presentation state.

In addition, an upper limit may be set on the number of plays in the non-AT presentation state, and when a predetermined number of plays (e.g., 999 plays) are played in the non-AT presentation state, the presentation state control means 81 may transition the presentation state to the AT presentation state. In other words, a so-called ceiling may be set on the number of plays before transitioning to the AT presentation state. In that case, the number of plays in the non-AT presentation state may be managed by a counter (non-AT presentation state play count counter) provided in the RAM of the storage means 60, and "1" may be added to the stored value of the counter each time a play is played.

If the AT lottery is not won in the non-AT presentation state, the presentation state control means 81 may transition the presentation state to a non-advantageous zone presentation state, and the play zone control means 80 may transition the play zone to a non-advantageous zone. Note that if the AT lottery is not won in the non-AT presentation state and the end condition of the advantageous zone is not met, the presentation state control means 81 may continue the non-AT presentation state, and the play zone control means 80 may continue the advantageous zone.

When the presentation state is the AT presentation state and a predetermined role (for example, the 4-choice yellow 7) is won, the presentation control means 100 controls the presentation devices such as the liquid crystal display 13 and the speaker 14 to execute an instruction presentation (batting order navigation presentation) that notifies the player of the correct batting order and assists in winning an 8-coin role. When the 4-choice yellow 7 is won and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are pressed in accordance with the correct batting order notified in the batting order navigation presentation, the 8-coin role is sure to be won and the player can win 8 medals. The AT presentation state in which the batting order navigation presentation is executed is a presentation state that is advantageous to the player.

The continuation of the AT performance state is managed by the difference in the number of medals acquired in the AT performance state. Specifically, the continuation of the AT performance state is managed based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 90 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 (details will be described later). The bonus granting means 82 determines a value (initial value) equivalent to a predetermined difference in the number of medals to be set as the stored value of the AT end determination counter 90 in the special performance state to which the transition is made at the start of the AT performance state. In other words, the bonus granting means 82 increases the stored value of the AT end determination counter 90 in the special performance state.
In addition, there may be cases where the special effect state is not passed through when the AT effect state starts, and in that case, a value equivalent to a predetermined difference number may be set to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 90 at the start of the AT effect state. Also, the value may be determined by lottery or the like.

The special presentation state is a so-called add-on specialized zone. In the special presentation state, a predetermined number of games (for example, at least three or more games) are played, and the value to be added to the stored value of the AT end judgment counter 90 is determined by lottery (add-on lottery) for each game. In the add-on lottery, it may be determined that the value to be added to the stored value of the AT end judgment counter 90 is "0". In the special presentation state, the stored value of the AT end judgment counter 90 is increased by a predetermined value (for example, 30) or more. When a predetermined number of games are played in the special presentation state, a game in the AT presentation state is started.
In addition, the transition to the special performance state is not limited to the start of the AT performance state. For example, in the AT performance state, a right to transition to the special performance state as a privilege may be granted based on the winning of a predetermined role, and the transition to the special performance state may be based on that.

The presentation state control means 81 performs a process of subtracting a value corresponding to the difference in the number of medals used in the game from the stored value of the AT end judgment counter 90 each time a game is played in the AT presentation state. The difference in the number of medals used in the game (one game) is obtained by subtracting a value corresponding to the number of medals inserted (for example, "3" if three medals are inserted) from a value corresponding to the number of medals paid out (for example, "8" if eight medals are paid out, and "0" if no combination is won and no medals are paid out). When the stored value of the AT end judgment counter 90 reaches the threshold value "0", the presentation state control means 81 transitions the presentation state to a non-advantageous zone presentation state, and the game zone control means 80 transitions the game zone from the advantageous zone to the non-advantageous zone. Note that if the end condition of the advantageous zone is not satisfied at the end of the AT presentation state, the presentation state may be transitioned to a normal presentation state without transitioning to a non-advantageous zone presentation state, and the advantageous zone may continue (without transitioning to a non-advantageous zone).

In this embodiment, the continuation of the AT presentation state is managed based on the difference in the number of medals acquired in the AT presentation state, but the continuation of the AT presentation state may also be managed based on the number of times the game is played in the AT presentation state (the number of sets in the AT presentation state), the number of medals acquired in the AT presentation state, or the number of times the batting order navigation presentation has been performed, etc.

It may also be possible to transition directly from a non-advantageous zone presentation state to an AT presentation state. For example, in the advantageous zone transition lottery, rather than simply deciding whether or not to transition to an advantageous zone, a lottery may be held to determine whether the presentation state will transition to an AT presentation state, a non-AT presentation state, or whether to remain in the non-advantageous zone presentation state.

When the advantageous zone ends and the play zone transitions to a non-advantageous zone, the instruction function control means 51 performs an instruction function information initialization process to initialize information stored in the RAM of the storage means 60 as information related to the instruction function. Specifically, the instruction function control means 51 initializes the stored value of the advantageous zone play count counter 65, the stored value of the difference number counter 64, the flag (lottery result) related to the lottery related to the instruction function, the stored value of the AT end judgment counter 90, the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91, and the stored value of the consecutive win count counter 92. In other words, the information related to the instruction function is not carried over across multiple advantageous zones. In addition, when the initialization means 48 performs the above-mentioned initialization process when the set value is changed, the information related to the instruction effect shown here is also initialized.

(Gaming value acquisition performance)
The gaming machine needs to be designed so that the payout rate (the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted), which is an index of medal acquisition performance, falls within a predetermined range. The gaming machine of this embodiment sets the expected value of the payout rate when playing by pressing the left button lower than that when playing by pressing the irregular button, thereby making the payout rate (payout performance) appropriate. Specifically, in this embodiment, for the RBB internal state, a batting order bell with the correct batting order when pressing the center button and a batting order bell with the correct batting order when pressing the right button are prepared, and a batting order bell with the correct batting order when pressing the left button are not prepared. In other words, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the batting order bell and receiving the payout of eight medals is lower when playing always by pressing the left button than when playing always by pressing the center button or always by pressing the right button.
In addition, by using other methods, the expected value of the ball payout rate when playing with a specific operation sequence (pushing left) may be lower than that when playing with other operation sequences (pushing center or pushing right). For example, a batting order bell with the correct batting order for pushing left may be prepared, and the probability of hitting the batting order bell with the correct batting order by pushing left in the internal lottery may be set lower than the probability of hitting the batting order bell with the correct batting order by pushing center, and lower than the probability of hitting the batting order bell with the correct batting order by pushing right.

Also, as in this embodiment, when each batting order bell is pressed to the left, it may be a winning area where a 1-coin role (a role that wins the batting order bell and receives a payout less than the maximum payout (8 coins) that can be obtained when operating in the correct batting order) (a role that receives a payout less than the number of inserted coins) will always be won, regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Note that for each batting order bell, this winning area may be set for both the general middle state and the inner middle state, or for either one (for example, the RBB inner middle state). That is, in this embodiment, the expected value of the payout rate when playing by pressing the left is set lower than that when playing by pressing the center or right, but if this is the only case, the expected value of the payout rate when playing by pressing the left may be too low. However, by making it possible to receive a certain amount of payout even when pressing the left for the batting order bell (by making it so that there is no case where no role is won by pressing the left), it is possible to prevent the expected value of the payout rate from being too low.

In addition, in this embodiment, the correct batting order is not set for the batting order bell in the normal state, and it is not possible to win an 8-coin role. This reduces the expected value of the payout rate for the normal state, and also reduces the expected value of the payout rate for the RBB operation state. However, as in this embodiment, when the expected value of the payout rate when playing with left push is set lower than that when playing with irregular push for the RBB internal state, it is preferable to set the expected value of the payout rate when playing with left push for the normal state lower than that when playing with irregular push. In other words, it is preferable to set the magnitude relationship of the expected value of the payout rate according to the batting order in the same way for the normal state and the RBB internal state. Otherwise, it may cause confusion for the player or cause a disadvantageous situation for the player.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the relationship between each batting order and the ball payout rate in the general middle state is made appropriate by the following configuration. That is, first, a plurality of winning areas (4-choice yellow 7, 4-choice 3-coin role, and eye-pressing batting order role) in which the number of medals that can be paid out according to the batting order in the RBB internal middle state is different are divided into a first group and a second group. Specifically, here, the 3-choice yellow 7 is the first group, and the 4-choice 3-coin role and eye-pressing batting order role are the second group. The winning areas in the first group are winning areas in which the correct answer role cannot be won in the non-internal middle state, and the winning areas in the second group are winning areas in which the correct answer role can be won in the non-internal middle state. More specifically, for the winning areas in the first group, the reel stop control is made different between the RBB internal middle state and the general middle state so that the batting order in which the correct answer role can be won in the RBB internal middle state is the batting order in which the correct answer role cannot be won in the general middle state. In other words, for the winning areas of the first group, the reel stop control is made different between the RBB internal middle state and the general middle state so that there are fewer correct batting orders in the general middle state than in the RBB internal middle state (including the case where there is no correct batting order). As a result, the winning areas of the first group are made winning areas in which the probability of winning a correct role is lower in the general middle state than in the RBB internal middle state (including the case where the probability of winning is 0%). Also, for the winning areas of the second group, the reel stop control is made between the RBB internal middle state and the general middle state so that the batting order that can win a correct role in the RBB internal middle state is also the batting order that can win a correct role in the general middle state. For the winning areas of the second group, the reel stop control may be the same in the RBB internal middle state and the general middle state, or the reel stop control may be different between the RBB internal middle state and the general middle state so that a batting order that cannot win a correct combination in the RBB internal middle state becomes a batting order that can win a correct combination in the general middle state. In other words, for the winning areas of the second group, the reel stop control is performed in each game state so that the number of correct batting orders in the general middle state is equal to or greater than the number of correct batting orders in the RBB internal middle state. Thus, the probability of winning a correct combination in the general middle state for the winning areas of the second group is equal to or greater than the probability of winning a correct combination in the RBB internal state. In addition, for the winning areas of the second group, when the batting order that does not allow the correct role to win in the RBB state is changed to a batting order that allows the correct role to win in the normal state, the batting order is the same as the batting order (batting order 3 to batting order 6 in this embodiment) that allows the correct role to win in the RBB state but does not allow the correct role to win in the normal state for the specified winning areas of the first group. In addition, a correct role is, for example, a role that can receive a payout equal to or greater than the number of inserted coins.

Then, by adjusting the probability of winning between the first and second groups, the magnitude relationship between the expected ball payout rate (performance of acquiring game value) of each batting order in each game state is set to be as follows.
・ Left press (inside middle) < irregular press (inside middle)
・Left press (normal middle) < irregular press (normal middle)
・Irregular press (normal) < Irregular press (internal)
・Irregular press (normal) < RBB in operation < Irregular press (internal)
In addition, here, "left push (normal)" means "expected value of ball output rate when playing with left push in normal state", "left push (inside)" means "expected value of ball output rate when playing with left push in RBB inside state", "irregular push (normal)" means "expected value of ball output rate when playing with irregular push in normal state", and "irregular push (inside)" means "expected value of ball output rate when playing with irregular push in RBB inside state". In addition, "RBB operation" means "expected value of ball output rate in RBB operation state", and the above relationship is established for "RBB operation" regardless of the batting order. In other words, for the RBB operation state, the expected value of ball output rate is the same regardless of the batting order.

In addition, in this embodiment, the magnitude relationship of the expected value of the ball payout rate (gaming value acquisition performance) of each batting order in each gaming state is set to be as follows.
・Expected ball payout rate when playing in normal state Batting order 1 = Batting order 2 < Batting order 3 = Batting order 4 = Batting order 5 = Batting order 6
・Expected ball payout rate when playing in the RBB internal state Batting order 1 = Batting order 2 < Batting order 3 = Batting order 4 = Batting order 5 = Batting order 6
・Expected ball payout rate when playing with RBB in operation Batting order 1 = Batting order 2 = Batting order 3 = Batting order 4 = Batting order 5 = Batting order 6

In addition, in the relationship of the expected value of the ball output rate shown here, batting order 3 to batting order 6 (irregular push) can be said to be the batting order with the highest expected value of the ball output rate. In each game state, the expected value of the ball output rate of each of batting orders 3 to 6 does not have to be completely the same, and may be approximately the same. For example, for a specific winning area, there is a case where a specified small role (for example, a 1-piece role) wins and a case where the small role is missed (when neither role wins), and the probability of the small role winning (the probability of missing) is made different depending on the batting order, and the expected value of the ball output rate of each batting order may be slightly different. However, it is preferable that the specific winning area is a winning area of a rare role (a winning area with a lower probability of winning than a specified winning area (for example, a 4-choice yellow 7)), etc., and the difference in the expected value of the ball output rate of batting orders 3 to 6 is small.

The relationship between the expected values of each payout rate shown here is set to hold for both the case where a player plays in each batting order (left push, irregular push) without pressing the buttons by eye, and the case where a player plays in each batting order (left push, irregular push) with pressing the buttons by eye, but it may hold for either case. Here, "without pressing the buttons by eye" refers to the case where the timing of each stop operation is random, and refers to the case where a player can receive more medals by performing a specified stop operation at a specified timing than by performing the specified stop operation at another timing (for example, a game in which a player wins the pressing the buttons by eye role), and where it is assumed that the specified stop operation is not performed at the specified timing. In other words, it refers to the case where the specified stop operation is not performed with the specified pattern in mind. In addition, "by pressing the button" refers to a case where a player can receive more medals by performing a specific stop operation at a specific timing than by performing the specific stop operation at another timing (for example, a game where the player has won the "by pressing the button" role), and it is assumed that the player will perform the specific stop operation at the specific timing. In other words, it refers to a case where the player will perform the specific stop operation to aim for a specific pattern. However, "by pressing the button" only means pressing the button within the range of information that the player can have, and does not include pressing the button in a game where a specific pressing has a higher expected value for the ball payout rate, and does not include pressing the button in a game where the player cannot sense (recognize) that the specific pressing should be performed. In other words, "by pressing the button" refers to a case where an actual player plays a game to maximize the expected value for the ball payout rate.

The classification into the first group and the second group does not have to be as described above. That is, each of the winning areas of the four-choice yellow 7, four-choice three-coin role, and eye-pressing batting order role may be arbitrarily classified into the first group and the second group, respectively, or may not be classified into either group. Also, for example, a part of the eight winning areas included in the four-choice yellow 7 (for example, the winning areas "four-choice yellow 7A" to "four-choice yellow 7D") may be classified into the first group, and the remaining (for example, the winning areas "four-choice yellow 7E" to "four-choice yellow 7H") may be classified into the second group. Also, for example, the multiple winning areas classified into the second group may be further subdivided into a group in which the reel stop control is the same between the RBB internal middle state and the general middle state and a group in which it is different. Specifically, for example, the four-choice three-coin role and the eye-pressing batting order role are classified into the second group, and the stop control for the four-choice three-coin role is the same in the RBB internal state and in the general state, while the stop control for the eye-pressing batting order role is different in the RBB internal state and in the general state, or vice versa.

In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to the four-choice yellow 7 (batting order bell) and four-choice three-coin roles, which always win the correct role when the stop operation is performed in the correct batting order, there is a pressing batting order role, which wins the correct role when the stop operation is performed in the correct batting order and the stop operation (more specifically, the first stop operation) is performed at a predetermined timing. In other words, the four-choice yellow 7 and the four-choice three-coin roles are winning areas that do not require pressing to win the correct role, and the pressing batting order role is a winning area that requires pressing. In other words, the pressing batting order role may not win the correct role even if the stop operation is performed in the correct batting order. In addition, the payout (15 coins) for the correct role of the pressing batting order role is greater than the payout (8 coins) for the correct role of the four-choice yellow 7. That is, in this embodiment, there is a first winning area (4-choice yellow 7 (and 4-choice 3-coin role)) where a first payout number greater than (or equal to) the number of coins inserted is obtained when the stop operations are performed in a predetermined order, and a second winning area where a second payout number greater than the first payout number is obtained when the stop operations are performed in a predetermined order and at a predetermined timing.

In this embodiment, the four-choice yellow 7, four-choice three-coin role, and eye-pressing batting order role are winning areas where an instruction effect can be executed if they are won. If these winning areas are won during the AT performance state, a batting order navigation effect (instruction effect) that notifies the correct batting order is executed. For the eye-pressing batting order role, not only the batting order navigation effect but also a timing navigation effect that suggests the timing of the stop operation (first stop operation) to win the correct role is executed as an instruction effect. The timing navigation effect is executed by notifying the pattern to be aimed at when performing the stop operation (displaying an image related to the pattern on the liquid crystal display 13). In the instruction effect related to the eye-pressing batting order role, only the batting order navigation effect may be executed, and the timing navigation effect may not be executed. In addition, for any winning area of the four-choice yellow 7, four-choice three-coin role, and eye-pressing batting order role, the batting order navigation effect may not be executed even during the AT performance state.

In this way, by providing a button-pressing batting order role that has a higher payout for the correct role than the four-choice yellow 7 and that requires eye-pressing, it is possible to create a divergence in the expected payout rate between when you follow the batting order navigation performance and use your eye-pressing (when you are sure to win the correct role of the four-choice yellow 7 and the correct role of the button-pressing batting order role and play the game) and when you follow the batting order navigation performance but do not (cannot) use your eye-pressing (when you are sure to win the correct role of the four-choice yellow 7 but randomly miss the correct role of the button-pressing batting order role and play the game).
In addition, the eye-pressing batting order role may be a winning area where the correct answer role (15 coin role) wins regardless of the batting order in the RBB internal state or/and the general state, but the eye-pressing may be required. In other words, the eye-pressing batting order role may be a winning area where the correct answer role can win regardless of the order in which the stop operation is performed, but the correct answer role wins when some of the stop operations are performed at a specified timing, and the correct answer role does not win when the some of the stop operations are performed at a timing other than the specified timing. Even with this configuration, the expected value of the ball output rate can be diverged between the case where the batting order navigation performance is followed and the eye-pressing is performed, and the case where the batting order navigation performance is followed but the eye-pressing is not performed (cannot be performed).
According to this configuration, a game feature that allows players to press the buttons by eye during the AT performance state is added to a gaming machine equipped with a conventional assist time in which the correct combination is won only by the correct batting order, and the interest of the game is improved. Also, by making the payout for the correct combination higher than the four-choice yellow 7 (a winning mode in which the correct combination is won only by the correct batting order), and by deviating the expected value of the payout rate as described above, it is possible to make the player actively press the buttons by eye.

Figure 8 shows the distribution of the number of values (also called the number of placements) of each winning area in a predetermined internal lottery table of this embodiment. In the internal lottery table, the number of values is determined for each winning area. Here, the number of values is a number that indicates the range of winning relative to the entire range of random numbers (for example, "65536"). In other words, the number of values indicates the number of random numbers associated with each winning area. For example, as shown in Figure 8, the number of values of the winning area "4-choice yellow 7A" in the RBB internal middle state is "2520", and it can be seen that the probability of winning the winning area "4-choice yellow 7A" in the internal lottery is about 3.8% (= 2520 / 65536). Although Figure 8 shows only one example, by setting each number of values (the magnitude relationship of each number of values) in this way, the performance of acquiring game value can be improved.

In this embodiment, when the game state is in the RBB internal state, the instruction function control means 51 (presentation control means 100) performs lotteries related to instruction functions (e.g., lotteries related to transition to the AT presentation state), granting of benefits related to the batting order navigation presentation (e.g., benefits that increase the probability of transitioning to the AT presentation state), and processing related to instruction functions such as the batting order navigation presentation, but when the game state is in the general state or the RBB operating state, it does not perform lotteries related to instruction functions, granting of benefits related to the batting order navigation presentation, or processing related to instruction functions such as the batting order navigation presentation. In this embodiment, the player is basically designed to play when in the RBB internal state, so the following explanation will be given assuming that the game state is basically in the RBB internal state.

The gaming machine of this embodiment is designed to provide an appropriate ball output rate (ball output performance) by lowering the expected value of the ball output rate when playing by pressing the left button compared to the expected value of the ball output rate when playing by pressing the left button in an irregular manner, and basically recommends playing by pressing the left button. In some gaming machines, when the activated start lever 24 is operated to perform an internal lottery, the main control board 31 transmits information (signal) informing the sub-control board 32 of the winning role (winning winning area) at a specified opportunity. The sub-control board 32 can use the received information (hereinafter referred to as winning role information) for controlling the performance, etc. The winning role information (winning role command) here refers to information that can uniquely identify the winning role.

In such a configuration, if the winning role information transmitted from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 32 is illegally acquired and the winning role can be identified from the winning role information, there is a possibility that fraudulent acts may be committed based on that. For example, if the winning role information is illegally acquired and it can be identified from the winning role information that the winning role is 4-choice yellow 7, it is possible to use a modified sub-control board to execute an effect that instructs the player to perform a stop operation in a batting order with a high probability of paying out 8 coins, or an effect that notifies the player that 4-choice yellow 7 has been won. If such a sub-control board is used, there is a risk that the ball-out performance of the gaming machine will be excessive. Also, if it can be identified from the winning role information that the winning role is 4-choice yellow 7, there is a possibility that the player will operate the stop buttons 26a to 26c in a batting order with a high probability of winning more medals, and there is a risk that the ball-out performance of the gaming machine will be excessive.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main control board 31 is configured not to transmit winning role information to the sub-control board 32. In other words, information informing the winning role is not transmitted to the sub-control board 32 (the winning role is not notified to the sub-control board 32). On the other hand, the sub-control board 32, which controls the execution of the performance, may decide which performance to execute depending on the winning role, and may need to know the winning role.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the winning combination is not notified to the sub-control board 32, but the sub-control board 32 is able to determine (narrow down) the winning combination (winning area) based on the information it receives from the main control board 31. The method for doing this is described in detail below.

The main control board 31 performs a lottery (reel lock effect lottery) to determine whether or not a reel lock effect will be executed, for example, based on the winning of a predetermined winning area (such as the winning area "matching red 7s"). In this embodiment, multiple types of reel lock effects are prepared, and the reel lock effect lottery determines which of the multiple types of reel lock effects will be executed, or whether or not a reel lock effect will be executed.

When a reel lock effect lottery is held and it is decided to execute a specific reel lock effect, the reel control means 43 controls the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c in a manner corresponding to the decided reel lock effect. Examples of reel lock effects include those in which the reels 20a to 20c are kept stopped for a specific period (freeze period) after the start lever 24 is operated, and the reels 20a to 20c rotate in the forward direction after the specific period has elapsed, and those in which the reels 20a to 20c rotate in the reverse direction from the forward direction for a specific period after the start lever 24 is operated, and the reels 20a to 20c rotate in the forward direction after the specific period has elapsed.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, multiple types of reel lock effects (first reel lock effect, second reel lock effect, and third reel lock effect) are provided, in which the rotation patterns of reels 20a to 20c are different. The first reel lock effect, second reel lock effect, and third reel lock effect are set with the longest freeze periods in that order, with the third reel lock effect being what is known as a long freeze.

When the main control board 31 performs the reel lock effect lottery, it refers to the reel lock effect point counter 91 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 and determines which table to use for the lottery from among multiple tables. Specifically, when the winning area "red 7 alignment" or the winning area "BAR alignment" is won, if the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 is less than a predetermined threshold, it determines to perform the reel lock effect lottery using the 11th table shown in FIG. 9(a), and if the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, it determines to perform the reel lock effect lottery using the 12th table shown in FIG. 9(b). Also, when the winning area "black BAR alignment" is won, if the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 is less than the predetermined threshold, it determines to perform the reel lock effect lottery using the 21st table shown in FIG. 9(c), and if the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, it determines to perform the reel lock effect lottery using the 22nd table shown in FIG. 9(d).

Table 11 and table 12 have different probabilities of deciding not to execute a reel lock effect and deciding to execute the first reel lock effect. When table 12 is used in the reel lock effect lottery, the probability of deciding to execute a reel lock effect is higher than when table 11 is used. The probability of deciding to execute a reel lock effect (occurrence rate of a reel lock effect) changes depending on the value stored in reel lock effect point counter 91, and the larger the value stored in reel lock effect point counter 91, the higher the probability of deciding to execute a reel lock effect.

Table 21 and table 22 have different probabilities of deciding not to execute a reel lock effect and deciding to execute each reel lock effect (first reel lock effect to third reel lock effect). In the reel lock effect lottery, when table 22 is used, the probability of deciding to execute a reel lock effect (any of the reel lock effects) is higher than when table 21 is used. The probability of deciding to execute a reel lock effect (occurrence rate of a reel lock effect) changes depending on the value stored in reel lock effect point counter 91, and the larger the value stored in reel lock effect point counter 91, the higher the probability of deciding to execute a reel lock effect.

In addition, in Tables 21 and 22, the probability of the first reel lock effect being determined to be executed decreases in the order of the second reel lock effect and the third reel lock effect, but Table 22 has a higher probability of the third reel lock effect being determined to be executed (special reel lock effect) than Table 21. In other words, the larger the value stored in the reel lock effect point counter 91, the higher the probability of the special reel lock effect being determined to be executed.

The reel lock effect is an effect that suggests the award of a bonus. An example of the bonus is the right to transition to an AT effect state. The reel lock effect is an effect that can give the player a sense of expectation that a bonus may be awarded. Note that the first reel lock effect, the second reel lock effect, and the third reel lock effect may be set in that order (depending on the level of the reel lock effect) so that the expectation of the bonus being awarded increases. In this case, the bonus may be always awarded when the third reel lock effect is executed.
The reel lock effect does not have to indicate the award of a special bonus. In other words, there does not have to be a correlation between the level of the reel lock effect and the expectation of the award of a special bonus.

(Reel lock effect point counter update process)
The main control board 31 determines a predetermined value (hereinafter simply referred to as reel lock effect points) to be awarded as reel lock effect points based on the results of an internal lottery during the advantageous zone, and performs a process (reel lock effect point counter update process) of adding (updating) the reel lock effect points to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91. The stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 is updated every time a reel lock effect point is awarded. The stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 is initialized to "0" when the advantageous zone ends and the zone transitions to a non-advantageous zone.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the reel lock effect point counter update process, the value added to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 varies depending on the result of the internal lottery.

If the result of the internal lottery indicates that one of the first winning area group (winning areas "Replay A", "Replay B", "7 in batting order Replay", "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", "4-choice 3 A" to "4-choice 3 D", "Battle order with eye contact A" to "Battle order with eye contact D", "Common 3 A", "Common 3 B" and "Common 1") has been won (hereinafter referred to as winning the first winning area group), it is decided to award 1pt or 5pt of reel lock effect points, and a process is performed to add the reel lock effect points to the value stored in the reel lock effect point counter 91. The first winning area group may also be referred to as the "first winning area group".

If the result of the internal lottery indicates that one of the second winning area group (winning areas "Middle Replay", "Right Up Yellow 7", "Chance Eye A" and "Chance Eye B") has been won (hereinafter referred to as winning the second winning area group), it is decided that 2pt or 6pt of reel lock effect points will be awarded, and a process is performed to add the reel lock effect points to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91. The second winning area group may also be referred to as the "second winning area group".

If the result of the internal lottery indicates that one of the third winning area group (winning areas "middle yellow 7" and "red 7 fake lip") has been won (hereinafter referred to as winning the third winning area group), it is decided that 3pt or 7pt of reel lock effect points will be awarded, and a process is performed to add the reel lock effect points to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91. The third winning area group may also be referred to as the "third winning area group."

If the result of the internal lottery indicates that one of the fourth winning area group (winning areas "black BAR line", "red 7 line" and "BAR line") has been won (hereinafter referred to as winning the fourth winning area group), it is decided that 4pt or 8pt of reel lock effect points will be awarded, and the reel lock effect points are added to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91. The fourth winning area group may also be referred to as the "fourth winning area group".

In addition, when the gaming state is in the normal state, if the result of the internal lottery indicates that the winning area "RBB" has been won, it may be determined to award 1 pt or 5 pt of reel lock effect points, and a process of adding them to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 may be performed. In addition, when the gaming state is in the RBB operating state, if the result of the internal lottery indicates that any of the winning areas "No Win", "Small Win ALL", "8 Coins ALL", "3 Coins ALL", and "1 Coin ALL" has been won, it may be determined to award 0 pt or 4 pt of reel lock effect points, and a process of adding them to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 may be performed.
In addition, in the normal state or in the RBB operation state, the awarding of reel lock effect points may not be determined.

A signal indicating the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 (referred to as reel lock effect point counter information) is sent from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 32 at a specific trigger. For each game (each game when the game state or effect state is in a specific state), for example, the game start operation of the start lever 24 is the trigger (when the awarding of reel lock effect points is decided based on the result of an internal lottery), and based on that, the reel lock effect point counter information is sent from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 32.

(Continuous Winning Count Counter Update Process)
The main control board 31 performs a process (continuous winning counter update process) of updating the stored value of the consecutive winning counter 92 provided in the RAM of the storage means 60 based on the result of the internal lottery. In this embodiment, a plurality of counters (first consecutive winning counter 92a, second consecutive winning counter 92b, third consecutive winning counter 92c, and fourth consecutive winning counter 92d) are provided as the consecutive winning counter 92, and the counters whose stored values are updated according to the result of the internal lottery are different. In other words, the stored value of a predetermined counter corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is updated.

The consecutive win counter 92 can be used to determine whether the same type of result (described in detail below) occurs consecutively in the internal lottery results. For example, when the stored value of a specific counter in the consecutive win counter 92 reaches a specific value (i.e., when the same type of result occurs a specific number of times in succession), a specific lottery (such as the above-mentioned AT lottery or additional lottery) may be held.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the consecutive win counter update process, the consecutive win counter whose stored value is updated depending on the result of the internal lottery is different.

In a given game, if the result of the internal lottery indicates that one of the winning areas in the winning area group A has been won (hereinafter, referred to as winning the winning area group A), a process is performed to add "1" to the stored value of the first consecutive win counter 92a corresponding to the winning area group A. In this embodiment, "1" is added to the stored value of the counter based on one win. The winning area group A is the winning areas "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", "4-choice 3 A" to "4-choice 3 D", "Mass hitting order A" to "Mass hitting order D", "Common 3 B", "Common 1", "Red 7 alignment", and "BAR alignment". The winning area group A may also be referred to as "winning area group A".

If the result of the internal lottery for the next game of the game indicates that winning area group A has been won, a process is performed to add "1" to the stored value of the first consecutive win counter 92a corresponding to winning area group A. On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery for the next game of the game indicates that winning area group other than winning area group A has been won, a process is performed to initialize the stored value of the first consecutive win counter 92a (set it to "0").

Therefore, if winnings in winning area group A are consecutive, the stored value of the first consecutive wins counter 92a will gradually become larger. Also, the stored value of the first consecutive wins counter 92a is initialized based on winning in a winning area group other than winning area group A. Note that when the stored value of the first consecutive wins counter 92a is "1", it is called one consecutive win in winning area group A, and when the stored value of the first consecutive wins counter 92a is "n" (n is an integer equal to or greater than 2), it is called n consecutive wins in winning area group A.

Although redundant explanations will be omitted below, the same applies to updating the stored values in the second consecutive win counter 92b to the fourth consecutive win counter 92d. Therefore, the stored values of two or more of the first consecutive win counter 92a to the fourth consecutive win counter 92d will not be "1" or greater at the same time.

In a given game, if the result of the internal lottery indicates that one of the winning areas in winning area group B has been won (hereinafter referred to as winning winning area group B), a process is performed to add "1" to the stored value of the second consecutive win counter 92b (replay consecutive counter) corresponding to winning area group B. Winning area group B is the winning areas "Replay A", "Replay B", "7 in batting order replay", and "middle row replay". Winning area group B may also be referred to as "winning area group B".

In a given game, if the result of the internal lottery indicates that one of the winning areas in winning area group C has been won (hereinafter referred to as winning winning area group C), a process is performed to add "1" to the stored value of the third consecutive win counter 92c (bell consecutive counter) corresponding to winning area group C. Winning area group C is the winning areas "Common 3 A", "Right-up Yellow 7", and "Middle Yellow 7". Winning area group C may also be referred to as "winning area group C".

In a given game, if the result of the internal lottery indicates that one of the winning areas in winning area group D has been won (hereinafter referred to as winning winning area group D), a process is performed to add "1" to the stored value of the fourth consecutive win count counter 92d (rare combination consecutive counter) corresponding to winning area group D. Winning area group D is the winning areas "Chance Eye A", "Chance Eye B", and "Red 7 Fake Lip". Note that winning area group D may also be referred to as "winning area group D".

A signal indicating the stored value of the consecutive win counter 92 (referred to as consecutive win counter information) is sent from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 32 at a specified trigger. Every game (every game when the game state or presentation state is in a specified state), for example, the game start operation of the start lever 24 is the trigger (when the stored value of a specified consecutive win counter is updated based on the result of an internal lottery), and based on that, consecutive win counter information is sent from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 32.

(Internal lottery result determination process)
The sub-control board 32 performs a process of determining the result of the internal lottery (internal lottery result determination process) based on the reel lock effect point counter information and the consecutive win count counter information received from the main control board 31. The internal lottery result determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub-control board 32 stores the value indicated by the reel lock effect point counter information (current value) in the RAM of the sub-side storage means 72 based on the reel lock effect point counter information, and calculates the difference between the current value and the previous value stored in the RAM of the sub-side storage means 72 (the increment from the previous value). Then, based on the increment in value, it determines which of the first to fourth winning area groups the internal lottery has resulted in a winning area. Hereinafter, this determination will be referred to as the first determination. Note that the main control board 31 may calculate the increment in value and transmit the increment in value to the sub-control board 32.

If the value increment is 1 pt or 5 pt, the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win for the first winning area group.
If the value increment is 2 pt or 6 pt, the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the second winning area group.
If the value increment is 3 pt or 7 pt, the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the third winning area group.
If the value increment is 4 pt or 8 pt, the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the fourth winning area group.

The sub-control board 32 narrows down the results of the internal lottery based on the result of the first judgment and the consecutive win count counter information.

When the result of the first judgment is that the first winning area group has been won and the value stored in the first consecutive winning count counter 92a is "1" or greater, the sub-control board 32 judges that one of the winning areas "4 Choice Yellow 7A" to "4 Choice Yellow 7H", "4 Choice 3 A" to "4 Choice 3 D", "Matching Order A" to "Matching Order D", "Common 3 B" and "Common 1" has been won.

When the result of the first judgment is that the first winning area group has been won and the stored value of the second consecutive winning count counter 92b is "1" or greater, the sub-control board 32 judges that one of the winning areas "Replay A," "Replay B," or "7 in batting order Replay" has been won.

When the result of the first judgment is a win in the first winning area group and the stored value of the third consecutive win count counter 92c is "1" or greater, the sub-control board 32 judges that a win has been made in the winning area "Common 3 A".

When the result of the first determination is that the second winning area group has been won and the stored value of the second consecutive win count counter 92b is "1" or greater, the sub-control board 32 determines that the winning area "middle replay" has been won.

When the result of the first judgment is that the second winning area group has been won and the stored value of the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is equal to or greater than "1", the sub-control board 32 judges that the winning area "Right-up Yellow 7" has been won.

When the result of the first judgment is that the second winning area group has been won and the stored value of the fourth consecutive winning count counter 92d is "1" or greater, the sub-control board 32 judges that either the winning area "Chance Eye A" or "Chance Eye B" has been won.

When the result of the first judgment is that the third winning area group has been won and the stored value of the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is "1" or greater, the sub-control board 32 judges that the winning area "middle yellow 7" has been won.

When the result of the first judgment is that the third winning area group has been won and the stored value of the fourth consecutive winning count counter 92d is "1" or more, the sub-control board 32 judges that the winning area "Red 7 Fake Lip" has been won.

When the result of the first judgment is that the fourth winning area group has been won and the stored value of the first consecutive winning counter 92a is "1" or more, the sub-control board 32 judges that the winning area "red 7 line" or "BAR line" has been won. The identification of the winning area "black BAR line" will be described later.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, there are multiple types of results from the internal lottery, and a specific result from among them is designated as the first result, and a result different from the first result is designated as the second result. Some specific examples are shown below, and the first and second results are processed in common (designated as the first process) in the consecutive win counter update process, but are processed differently (designated as the second process and the third process) in the reel lock effect point counter update process.

(Specific Example 1)
If the result of the internal lottery is, for example, a win in the winning area "Replay A" (first result), the consecutive win count counter update process based on this performs a process of adding "1" to the second consecutive win count counter 92b (first process) (Figure 11), and if the result of the internal lottery is, for example, a win in the winning area "Middle Replay" (second result), the consecutive win count counter update process based on this also performs the first process.
On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery is the first result (Replay A), the reel lock effect point counter update process based on that performs a process (second process) of adding 1 pt or 5 pt to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 (FIG. 10). Also, if the result of the internal lottery is the second result (middle replay), the reel lock effect point counter update process based on that performs a process (third process) of adding 2 pt or 6 pt to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 (FIG. 10).

(Specific Example 2)
If the result of the internal lottery is, for example, a win in the winning area "right-upward yellow 7" (first result), the consecutive win count counter update process based on this performs a process of adding "1" to the third consecutive win count counter 92c (first process) (Figure 11), and if the result of the internal lottery is, for example, a win in the winning area "middle yellow 7" (second result), the consecutive win count counter update process based on this also performs the first process.
On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery is the first result (right-up yellow 7), the reel lock effect point counter update process based on that performs a process (second process) of adding 2 pts or 6 pts to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 (FIG. 10). Also, if the result of the internal lottery is the second result (middle yellow 7), the reel lock effect point counter update process based on that performs a process (third process) of adding 3 pts or 7 pts to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 (FIG. 10).

(Specific Example 3)
If the result of the internal lottery is, for example, a win in the winning area "Chance Eye A" (first result), the consecutive win count counter update process based on this performs a process of adding "1" to the fourth consecutive win count counter 92d (first process) (Figure 11), and if the result of the internal lottery is, for example, a win in the winning area "Red 7 Fake Lip" (second result), the consecutive win count counter update process based on this also performs the first process.
On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery is the first result (chance eye A), the reel lock effect point counter update process based on that performs a process (second process) of adding 2 pts or 6 pts to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 (FIG. 10). Also, if the result of the internal lottery is the second result (red 7 fake lip), the reel lock effect point counter update process based on that performs a process (third process) of adding 3 pts or 7 pts to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 (FIG. 10).

In this way, even if the results of the internal lottery (first result and second result) result in the same (common) first process being performed in the consecutive win count counter update process, the results of the internal lottery are processed separately (second process and third process) in the reel lock effect point counter update process.

In addition, instead of "the first result and the second result are processed in common (first process) in the consecutive win counter update process, but different processes (second process and third process) are performed in the reel lock effect point counter update process," it may be changed to "the first result and the second result are processed in common (first process) in the reel lock effect point counter update process, but different processes (second process and third process) are performed in the consecutive win counter update process." An example is shown below. For example, if the result of the internal lottery is a win in the win area "middle replay" (first result), the reel lock effect point counter update process based on the result performs a process of adding 2pt or 6pt to the stored value of the reel lock effect point counter 91 (first process) (FIG. 10), and if the result of the internal lottery is a win in the win area "right-up yellow 7" (second result), the reel lock effect point counter update process based on the result also performs the first process.
On the other hand, if the result of the internal lottery is the first result (middle replay), the consecutive win counter update process based on it performs a process of adding "1" to the second consecutive win counter 92b (second process) (FIG. 11). Also, if the result of the internal lottery is the second result (right-up yellow 7), the consecutive win counter update process based on it performs a process of adding "1" to the third consecutive win counter 92c (third process) (FIG. 11).

Because of the above configuration, the sub-control board 32 can narrow down the results of the internal lottery as described above by combining (FIG. 12) the information indicating the result of the reel lock effect point counter update process (reel lock effect point counter information) and the information indicating the result of the consecutive win counter update process (consecutive win counter information). Therefore, even if the sub-control board 32 does not receive winning role information indicating the winning role (winning role information that can uniquely identify the winning role) from the main control board 31, it can narrow down the winning role (winning area that was won) and control the performance based on the result. Note that the "information indicating the result" does not have to directly inform the user of the result, and may indirectly inform the user of the result.

Here, the control of the presentation by the sub-control board 32 will be described. The sub-control board 32 can execute a presentation according to the type of winning combination, for example, based on the consecutive win count counter information (single). For example, when the consecutive win count counter information received from the main control board 31 indicates that the storage value of the second consecutive win count counter 92b is "1" or more, the sub-control board 32 can execute a presentation corresponding to the winning area group B via the liquid crystal display 13. One example of the presentation is to display a blue predetermined image (navigation image) corresponding to the winning area group B on the liquid crystal display 13 to suggest that the winning area group B has been won. In addition, when the consecutive win count counter information received from the main control board 31 indicates that the storage value of the third consecutive win count counter 92c is "1" or more, the sub-control board 32 can execute a presentation corresponding to the winning area group C via the liquid crystal display 13. One example of the presentation is to display a yellow predetermined image (navigation image) corresponding to the winning area group C on the liquid crystal display 13 to suggest that the winning area group C has been won.

However, when controlling the presentation based only on the consecutive win count counter information, it is not possible to determine, for example, which winning area of the winning area group C has been won, and it is not possible to determine, for example, whether the winning area that has been won is the "Right-rising Yellow 7" or the "Middle Yellow 7". In other words, it is not possible to execute a presentation that corresponds to the strength of the winning combination.

Here, the winning area "Right-up Yellow 7", which is one of the winning areas belonging to the second winning area group, is called a weak rare role, and the winning area "Middle Yellow 7", which is one of the winning areas belonging to the third winning area group, is called a strong rare role. As shown in FIG. 8, in the internal lottery, the probability of winning the winning area "Middle Yellow 7" (strong rare role) is lower than the probability of winning the winning area "Right-up Yellow 7" (weak rare role).

The weak rare and strong rare roles are winning areas where advantageous processing for the player may be performed based on the winning. Specifically, they are winning areas where a lottery (a lottery for granting a special benefit) may be held based on the winning. If the lottery for granting a special benefit is won, the special benefit will be awarded. The strong rare role is a winning area that is more advantageous to the player than the weak rare role if it is won. Specifically, the strong rare role has a higher expectation of granting a special benefit than the weak rare role if it is won. In addition to the case where a lottery with a higher probability of granting a special benefit is held when a strong rare role is won compared to when a weak rare role is won, there may also be a case where a lottery is held that is not held when a weak rare role is won. Furthermore, when a strong rare role is won, a special benefit that is more advantageous than when a weak rare role is won may be awarded (the degree of advantage of the special benefit itself may be different).

If you win a weak rare role, you have a lower chance of winning the bonus lottery than if you win a strong rare role. Note that a lower chance of winning the bonus lottery includes cases where the chance of winning the lottery is low, as well as cases where the chance of winning is low due to a low chance of the lottery being held, or cases where the chance of winning is 0% due to the lottery not being held.

Note that, while the above describes the relationship between a weak rare role and a strong rare role that is more advantageous to the player than a weak rare role, this may be replaced with a relationship between a predetermined role (winning area) and a weak rare role that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined role. The predetermined role may be, for example, the winning area "batting order 7 complete lip" (belonging to the first winning area group). A weak rare role has a higher expectation of being awarded a bonus if won than the winning area "batting order 7 complete lip". Also, in the internal lottery, the probability of winning a weak rare role is lower than the probability of winning the winning area "batting order 7 complete lip".

The bonuses include bonuses related to the batting order navigation effect, specifically the right to transition to the AT effect state, the right to transition to a special effect state (add-on specialized zone), and bonuses that increase the probability of transitioning to the AT effect state.

The strength of the winning combination indicates the degree of advantage to the player, and is important information to the player. Therefore, if a performance is executed according to the strength of the winning combination, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the degree of advantage.

The gaming machine of this embodiment narrows down the winning roles in the internal lottery result determination process, and controls the presentation based on that. Specifically, in addition to the type of winning role, the strength of the winning role is identified, and the presentation is controlled based on the results. This makes it possible to set (install) a wide variety of patterns of presentation (presentation rules) according to the narrowed down winning roles. In other words, a wide variety of presentation patterns can be realized. In other words, even if the sub-control board 32 does not receive winning role information that can uniquely recognize the winning role from the main control board 31, it can realize presentation patterns equivalent to those when the winning role information is received.

The sub-control board 32 can execute different effects, for example, when it is determined in the internal lottery result determination process that the winning area "middle yellow 7" (strong rare role) has been won, and when it is determined in the internal lottery result determination process that the winning area "right-upward yellow 7" (weak rare role) has been won. Specifically, when it is determined that the winning area "middle yellow 7" (strong rare role) has been won, it can execute an effect (special effect) via the liquid crystal display 13 or the like that suggests that the player has a higher expectation of receiving a special benefit than when it is determined that the winning area "right-upward yellow 7" (weak rare role) has been won. The special effect may be, for example, a chance-up effect in which a specified character is displayed in red, a cut-in effect in which a specified character is inserted, or the like.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the winning roles are narrowed down by the internal lottery result determination process, so it is possible to set which role a predetermined effect will be executed based on. For example, it is possible to set whether a predetermined effect will be executed based on the winning of a weak rare role, or a strong rare role. If a predetermined effect is executed based on the winning of a strong rare role, the frequency with which the predetermined effect will be executed will be lower than if it is executed based on the winning of a weak rare role. In this way, rules regarding the frequency with which a predetermined effect will be executed can be established.

In this embodiment, the consecutive win count counter update process may be called the first counter update process (first setting process), and the reel lock effect point counter update process may be called the second counter update process (second setting process). In this case, the consecutive win count counter 92 is the first counter, and the reel lock effect point counter 91 is the second counter.
In addition, the reel lock effect point counter update process may be called the first counter update process (first setting process), and the consecutive win count counter update process may be called the second counter update process (second setting process). In this case, the reel lock effect point counter 91 becomes the first counter, and the consecutive win count counter 92 becomes the second counter.

The gaming machine of this embodiment is
A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumferential surface;
A main control means for controlling the progress of a game;
A sub-control means for controlling the execution of the performance based on the information acquired from the main control means,
The main control means
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles have been won;
A winning determination means for determining a winning combination based on the stopping state of the plurality of reels;
A storage means capable of storing predetermined information,
The processing performed by the main control means based on the result of the internal lottery includes a first setting processing and a second setting processing for the storage means,
The result of the internal lottery includes a plurality of types of results including a first result and a second result,
The main control means
In the first setting process based on the result of the internal lottery being the first result and the result of the internal lottery being the second result, a first process is performed.
a second process is performed in the second setting process based on the result of the internal lottery being the first result, and a third process different from the second process is performed in the second setting process based on the result of the internal lottery being the second result,
The sub-control means determines the result of the internal lottery based on information indicating the result of the first setting process and information indicating the result of the second setting process received from the main control means, and performs control over the presentation based on the result of the determination.

The sub-control means determines the result of the internal lottery based on the information indicating the result of the first setting process and the information indicating the result of the second setting process received from the main control means, and controls the presentation based on the determination result. Therefore, even if the sub-control means does not receive winning role information that can uniquely identify a winning role from the main control means, it can narrow down the winning roles in the internal lottery and control the presentation based on the result. This makes it possible to prevent fraudulent acts caused by the fraudulent acquisition of winning role information, and makes it possible to execute various presentations (presentations with a wide range of patterns, diverse presentations) based on the narrowed down winning roles.

In the above-mentioned internal lottery result determination process, the following process may be performed after the first determination. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a predetermined winning area is won in the internal lottery, the counter may be updated depending on the presentation state (or the counter may not be updated), and the value added to the counter may differ depending on the presentation state.

(When the value increment is 1pt or 5pt)
An example of a specific process when the sub-control board 32 determines in the first determination that the increment of the value is 1 pt or 5 pt (when the first winning area group is determined to have been won) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in Figures 13 to 16. Note that at the start of the flowcharts shown in Figures 13 to 16, it is assumed that the sub-control board 32 determines that the increment of the value is 1 pt or 5 pt.

When the presentation state is the normal presentation state, processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 13. The sub-control board 32 first determines whether the small win history is valid or not (step S1). A small win history that is valid refers to a case where the consecutive win counter update process has been executed based on the result of the internal lottery. On the other hand, a small win history that is invalid refers to a case where the consecutive win counter update process has not been executed based on the result of the internal lottery. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in a specified game involving the execution of a special presentation, there are cases where the small win history is invalid (i.e., the consecutive win counter update process based on the result of the internal lottery has not been executed).

If it is determined in step S1 that the small win history is valid (step S1: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines whether the second consecutive win counter 92b is valid or not (step S2). Hereinafter, a valid counter means that the stored value of the counter is "1" or more, and an invalid counter means that the stored value of the counter is "0".

If it is determined in step S1 that the minor winning history is not valid (step S1: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area among "Replay A", "Replay B", "7 in batting order replay", "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", "4-choice 3 A" to "4-choice 3 D", "Matching batting order A" to "Matching batting order D", "Common 3 A", "Common 3 B" and "Common 1" (step S3).

In step S2, if the sub-control board 32 determines that the second consecutive win counter 92b is valid (step S2: YES), it determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in one of the winning areas ``Replay A,'' ``Replay B,'' or ``7-match batting order Replay'' (step S4).
In step S2, if the sub-control board 32 determines that the second consecutive win count counter 92b is not valid (step S2: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines whether the third consecutive win count counter 92c is valid or not (step S5).

In step S5, if the sub-control board 32 determines that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is valid (step S5: YES), it determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning in the winning area ``Common 3 A'' (step S6).
In step S5, if the sub-control board 32 determines that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is not valid (step S5: NO), it determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area of "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", "4-choice 3 A" to "4-choice 3 D", "Matching order A" to "Matching order D", "Common 3 B" and "Common 1" (step S7).

When the presentation state is the AT presentation state, processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 14. Here, among the first winning area group, the winning areas "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", "4-choice 3-card A" to "4-choice 3-card D" and "Mass batting order A" to "Mass batting order D" are winning areas in which the batting order navigation presentation can be performed. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the AT presentation state, based on the winning of the winning area "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H" or the winning area "4-choice 3-card A" to "4-choice 3-card D", a batting order navigation presentation (referred to as the first batting order navigation presentation) that notifies the correct batting order is performed. In addition, based on the winning of the winning areas "Mass batting order A" to "Mass batting order D", a batting order navigation presentation and a timing navigation presentation are performed. Hereinafter, a batting order navigation presentation accompanied by a timing navigation presentation is referred to as the second batting order navigation presentation.

The sub-control board 32 first determines whether the first batting order navigation effect has been executed (step S11).

In step S11, if it is determined that the first batting order navigation effect has been executed (step S11: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines whether or not the third consecutive win counter 92c is valid (step S12).
If it is determined in step S11 that the first batting order navigation effect has not been executed (step S11: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines whether or not the second batting order navigation effect has been executed (step S13).

In the AT presentation state, if the result of the internal lottery indicates that the winning area "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H" has been won, "1" is added to the value stored in the third consecutive winning counter 92c, but if the result of the internal lottery indicates that the winning area "4-choice 3 cards A" to "4-choice 3 cards D" has been won, "1" is not added to the value stored in the third consecutive winning counter 92c.
In step S12, if it is determined that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is valid (step S12: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the winning area "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H" (step S14).
In step S12, if it is determined that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is not valid (step S12: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning in one of the winning areas "4 choices, 3 cards A" to "4 choices, 3 cards D" (step S15).

If it is determined in step S13 that the second batting order navigation effect has been executed (step S13: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area in one of the winning areas "Match Batting Order A" to "Match Batting Order D" (step S16).
In step S13, when it is determined that the second batting order navigation effect has not been executed (step S13: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines whether the aim flag is valid or not (step S17). The aim flag is stored in the RAM of the sub-side storage means 72, and is set to the ON state when a game accompanied by the aim effect (aim game) is executed. The aim effect is an effect that displays a predetermined symbol that the player is to aim at on the liquid crystal display 13. Having the player aim refers to having the player stop the reel with the aim of displaying a predetermined symbol at a predetermined position (upper, middle or lower) through the display window 16. The aim flag is set to the OFF state upon the end of the aim game.

In step S17, when it is determined that the aim flag is valid (step S17: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines whether or not there is a compensation (step S18). The compensation means that a predetermined benefit is given, and the predetermined benefit is, for example, a right to transition to a special performance state in which the expected value of the added bonus is relatively high in the next AT performance state.
In step S17, when it is determined that the aim flag is not valid (step S17: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines whether the second consecutive win counter 92b is valid or not (step S19).

In step S18, if it is determined that there is a prize (step S18: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the winning area "batting order 7-match lip" (step S20).
If it is determined in step S18 that there is no compensation (step S18: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the "common 1 coin" winning area (step S21).

In step S19, if it is determined that the second consecutive winning count counter 92b is valid (step S19: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area of "Replay A,""ReplayB," or "7 in batting order Replay" (step S22).
In step S19, if it is determined that the second consecutive win counter 92b is not valid (step S19: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines whether the third consecutive win counter 92c is valid or not (step S23).

In step S23, if it is determined that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is valid (step S23: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning in the winning area ``Common 3 A'' (step S24).
In step S23, if it is determined that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is not valid (step S23: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning in the winning area "Common 3 cards B" (step S25).

When the presentation state is the special presentation state, processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 15. The sub-control board 32 first determines whether the second batting order navigation presentation has been executed (step S31).

In step S31, if it is determined that the second batting order navigation effect has been executed (step S31: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area in one of the winning areas "Match Batting Order A" to "Match Batting Order D" (step S32).
In step S31, when it is determined that the second batting order navigation effect has not been executed (step S31: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines whether or not it is the final game in the special effect state (step S33). Note that an add-on is executed in the final game in the special effect state.

In step S33, if it is determined that this is the final game in the special presentation state (step S33: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area among "Replay A,""ReplayB,""4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H,""4-choice 3 cards A" to "4-choice 3 cards D,""Common 3 cards B," and "Common 1 card" (step S34).
In step S33, when it is not determined that it is the final game in the special effect state (step S33: NO), it is determined whether or not the aim flag is valid (step S35).

In step S35, if it is determined that the aim flag is valid (step S35: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines whether or not there is a payment (step S36).
In step S35, if it is determined that the aim flag is not valid (step S35: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area among "Replay A,""ReplayB,""4-Choice Yellow 7A" to "4-Choice Yellow 7H,""4-Choice 3 A" to "4-Choice 3 D," and "Common 3 B" (step S37).

In step S36, if it is determined that there is a prize (step S36: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the winning area "batting order 7-line lip" (step S38).
In step S36, if it is determined that there is no compensation (step S36: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the "common 1 coin" winning area (step S39).

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, in a predetermined presentation state (for example, an AT presentation state), a judge game may be played accompanied by a presentation that notifies whether or not a special benefit has been granted. For example, at the end of the AT presentation state, a judge game is played, and a presentation is executed that notifies whether or not the continuation of the AT presentation state as a special benefit (addition of a predetermined value to the stored value of the AT end judgment counter 90) has been granted. In this embodiment, the judge game is a single game, but the judge game may be played over multiple games.

In judge play, processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 16. The sub-control board 32 first determines whether the second batting order navigation effect has been executed (step S41).

In step S41, if it is determined that the second batting order navigation effect has been executed (step S41: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area in one of the winning areas "Match Batting Order A" to "Match Batting Order D" (step S42).
If it is determined in step S41 that the second batting order navigation performance has not been executed (step S41: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area among "Replay A", "Replay B", "7-item batting order replay", "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", "4-choice 3 cards A" to "4-choice 3 cards D", "Match batting order A" to "Match batting order D", "Common 3 cards A", "Common 3 cards B" and "Common 1 card" (step S43).

(When the value increment is 2pt or 6pt)
Next, an example of a specific process when the sub-control board 32 judges in the first judgment that the increment of the value is 2pt or 6pt (when the second winning area group is judged to have been won) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in Fig. 17. At the start of the flowchart shown in Fig. 17, it is assumed that the sub-control board 32 judges that the increment of the value is 2pt or 6pt.

The sub-control board 32 first determines whether the small win history is valid (step S51). If it is determined that the small win history is valid in step S51 (step S51: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines whether the second consecutive win counter 92b is valid (step S52).
In step S51, if it is determined that the small win history is not valid (step S51: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in one of the winning areas "Middle Row Replay", "Right Up Yellow 7", "Chance Eye A" and "Chance Eye B" (step S53).

In step S52, if the sub-control board 32 determines that the second consecutive win counter 92b is valid (step S52: YES), it determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the win area ``middle replay'' (step S54).
In step S52, if the sub-control board 32 determines that the second consecutive win count counter 92b is not valid (step S52: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines whether the third consecutive win count counter 92c is valid or not (step S55).

In step S55, if the sub-control board 32 determines that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is valid (step S55: YES), it determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the winning area "Right-up Yellow 7" (step S56).
In step S55, if the sub-control board 32 determines that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is not valid (step S55: NO), it determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning in the winning area "Chance Eye A" or "Chance Eye B" (step S57).

(When the value increment is 3pt or 7pt)
Next, an example of a specific process when the sub-control board 32 determines that the increment of the value is 3 pt or 7 pt in the first determination of the internal lottery result determination process (when the third winning area group is determined to have been won) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in Figures 18 to 19. At the start of the flowcharts shown in Figures 18 to 19, it is assumed that the sub-control board 32 determines that the increment of the value is 3 pt or 7 pt.

When the presentation state is the normal presentation state, processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 18. The sub-control board 32 first determines whether the small win history is valid (step S61).

In step S61, when it is determined that the small win history is valid (step S61: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines whether or not the third consecutive win counter 92c is valid (step S62).
In step S61, if it is determined that the small win history is not valid (step S61: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in either the winning area "middle yellow 7" or the "red 7 fake lip" (step S63).

In step S62, if it is determined that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is valid (step S62: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area "middle yellow 7" (step S64).
In step S62, if it is determined that the third consecutive winning count counter 92c is not valid (step S62: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning in the winning area "Red 7 Fake Lip" (step S65).

When the presentation state is the AT presentation state, processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 19. The consecutive win counter 92 may further include a fifth consecutive win counter in addition to the first consecutive win counter 92a to the fourth consecutive win counter 92d. The fifth consecutive win counter is a counter whose stored value is updated in the AT presentation state, and "1" is added to the stored value of the fifth consecutive win counter based on the result of the internal lottery in the AT presentation state being a win in the winning area "middle yellow 7". On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery in the AT presentation state is a win in the winning area "red 7 fake lip", "1" is not added to the stored value of the fifth consecutive win counter.

The sub-control board 32 determines whether the fifth consecutive win counter is valid (step S71).

In step S71, if it is determined that the fifth consecutive winning count counter is valid (step S71: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning area "middle yellow 7" (step S72).
In step S71, if it is determined that the fifth consecutive winning count counter is not valid (step S71: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a winning in the winning area "Red 7 Fake Lip" (step S73).

(When the value increment is 4pt or 8pt)
Next, an example of a specific process when the sub-control board 32 judges in the first judgment that the increment of the value is 4pt or 8pt (when the fourth winning area group is judged to have been won) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in Fig. 20. At the start of the flowchart shown in Fig. 20, it is assumed that the sub-control board 32 judges that the increment of the value is 4pt or 8pt.

The sub-control board 32 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute a long freeze (third reel lock effect) (step S81). In this embodiment of the gaming machine, the execution of the third reel lock effect is decided only when the winning area "black BAR line" is won.

In step S81, if it is determined that the execution of the third reel lock effect has been decided (step S81: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the winning area "black BAR line-up" (step S82).
In step S81, when it is determined that the execution of the third reel lock effect has not been determined (step S82: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines whether or not a predetermined benefit has been granted (step S83). The predetermined benefit may be, for example, a right to transition to a special performance state in which the expected value of the added bonus is relatively high in the next AT performance state.

In step S83, if it is determined that a specified benefit has been granted (step S83: YES), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the winning area "black BAR line" (step S84).
If it is determined in step S83 that the specified benefit has not been granted (step S83: NO), the sub-control board 32 determines that the result of the internal lottery is a win in the winning area of "red 7 line" or "BAR line" (step S85).

As described above, in addition to (or in place of) the reel lock effect point counter information and the consecutive win count counter information, other information may be referenced to determine the result of the internal lottery. Other information includes the presence or absence of a batting order navigation effect, the type of batting order navigation effect, whether or not a specific effect (aim effect, third reel lock effect) is executed, the effect status, and whether or not a specific bonus has been granted. In addition, the determination result of the result of the internal lottery based on the reel lock effect point counter information and the consecutive win count counter information may differ depending on the state of the gaming machine (game state and effect status).

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine of this embodiment basically has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment, so the description of the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the winning areas "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", any of batting orders 3 to 6 are set as the correct batting order (first operation order), and batting orders 1 and 2 are set as the incorrect batting order (second operation order). In other words, the winning areas "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H" are winning areas with a bias in the correct batting order (winning areas where the correct batting order is not set evenly). In the winning areas "4-choice yellow 7A" to "4-choice yellow 7H", if you press left, a 1-coin role (incorrect role) will always win, and if you press center or right, if the correct batting order is selected, an 8-coin role (correct role) will win, and if the incorrect batting order is selected, a 1-coin role or no role will win.

The winning areas "4-Choice Yellow 7A" to "4-Choice Yellow 7H" are winning areas in which the number of gaming media paid out varies (changes) depending on the batting order (the manner of operation (operation sequence) of the stop buttons 26a to 26c). Note that when referring to winning areas in which the number of gaming media paid out varies depending on the batting order, it is not limited to the 4-Choice Yellow 7 (batting order bell), but may also refer to a 4-Choice 3-Coin role or a push batting order role. In other words, when referring to a batting order bell, it is not limited to the 4-Choice Yellow 7, but may also refer to a 4-Choice 3-Coin role or a push batting order role.

In addition, the winning areas in which the payout amount of game media differs depending on the batting order (operation mode) may be the winning areas "1 coin 1" to "1 coin 8" shown in FIG. 21. FIG. 21 shows the relationship between the stop operation mode in the RBB internal middle state and the winning role for the winning areas "1 coin 1" to "1 coin 8". When the winning areas "1 coin 1" to "1 coin 8" are won and the operation is performed by pressing the left button, a 1 coin role will always be won. On the other hand, when the winning areas "1 coin 1" to "1 coin 8" are won and the operation is performed by pressing the middle button or the right button, there is a 1/8 probability that a 1 coin role will be won and a 7/8 probability that a 1 coin role will be missed (a 1 coin role will not be won) depending on the timing of the stop operation. In the winning areas "1 coin 1" to "1 coin 8", if you stop the reel using a specific operation mode (pressing the middle or right button and stopping at the specified timing), you will miss out on a 1 coin role and the payout will be 0. If you stop the reel using any other operation mode (pressing the left button, or pressing the middle or right button and stopping at the specified timing), a 1 coin role will be won and the payout will be 1.

When always playing by pressing the center button or the right button, the probability of winning the winning areas "1 coin 1" to "1 coin 8" and receiving a payout of one medal is lower than when always playing by pressing the left button. By providing the winning areas "1 coin 1" to "1 coin 8" and setting the operation modes (center button and right button) with a relatively high probability of winning the batting order bell and receiving a predetermined number of medals (for example, 8 medals for the 4-choice yellow 7) to operation modes (center button and right button) with a relatively low probability of winning the winning areas "1 coin 1" to "1 coin 8" and receiving a payout of one medal, it is possible to prevent too much difference in medal acquisition performance for each operation mode.

When the batting order bell is won in a non-AT state, and the center or right button is pressed in a game in which the batting order navigation effect is not executed, a combination with a relatively high payout may be won. For this reason, when a game is played by pressing the center or right button in a non-AT state, there is a risk that the ball output performance of the gaming machine will be excessive.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in a game in which the batting order bell (a winning area in which the number of gaming media paid out varies depending on the batting order) is won in a non-AT presentation state, if a specific operation is performed, i.e., the center push or the right push is performed (if a stop operation is performed at any of batting orders 3 to 6), a specified disadvantage will be incurred by the player. Specifically, a specified process is not executed. This may be referred to as the execution of a penalty process that is disadvantageous to the player.

(Penalty Processing)
In the penalty processing of this embodiment, the value "1" corresponding to the number of times of the game is controlled not to be added to the predetermined counter. The predetermined counter is a counter whose value is advantageous to the player, for example, a non-AT presentation state play count counter. In this embodiment, a predetermined number of games are played in the non-AT presentation state, and when the stored value of the non-AT presentation state play count counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, 999), the transition to the AT presentation state is determined. However, if the penalty processing is performed and "1" is not added to the stored value of the non-AT presentation state play count counter, the period until the transition to the AT presentation state is determined becomes longer, which is disadvantageous to the player. The penalty processing may be such that a predetermined lottery (for example, an AT lottery) is not performed in the game.

In addition, in a non-AT performance state, a penalty process may be performed when the center button or right button is pressed in a game in which a predetermined winning area other than the batting order bell is won. In other words, a predetermined winning area may be provided in which a penalty is imposed when the center button or right button is pressed other than the batting order bell. The predetermined winning area may be, for example, the winning area "Common 3 A" shown in FIG. 4. The winning area "Common 3 A" is a winning area in which the same payout role (3-coin role) is won regardless of the batting order (a winning area in which the number of game media paid out is the same regardless of the batting order). In addition, the predetermined winning area may be a winning area in which a role with a predetermined payout is won when the left button is pressed, and a role with a payout lower than the predetermined payout is won or no role is won when the center button or right button is pressed.

The gaming machine of this embodiment is designed so that as long as the player operates and plays using a specific operation mode (recommended hitting order: left push), he or she will not suffer any disadvantage (penalty processing will not be executed). In other words, when an operation is performed using a specific operation mode (left push) that is different from a specific operation mode (center push or right push), the player is granted (accrues) a specific advantage related to the instruction performance (a value is added to the non-AT performance state play count counter, or a specific lottery is executed) compared to when the operation is performed using a specific operation mode.

(Transmission of winning information)
In the first embodiment of the gaming machine, the main control board 31 does not transmit winning role information (winning role information that can uniquely identify a winning role (winning area)) to the sub-control board 32, but in the present embodiment of the gaming machine, the main control board 31 transmits winning role information to the sub-control board 32 in specified cases.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a predetermined winning area is won in a non-AT performance state (when the result of the internal lottery is the second result), the main control board 31 transmits winning role information (information indicating that the result of the internal lottery is the second result) informing the sub-control board 32 of the winning role. The predetermined winning area is a winning area in which the number of game media paid out is the same regardless of the batting order (the number of game media paid out does not change depending on the batting order) (a role with a different payout depending on the batting order does not win), and examples of such winning areas include "Replay A", "Replay B" and "Common 3 A".
In addition, even in the AT performance state, if the result of the internal lottery is the second result, the main control board 31 may transmit winning role information to the sub-control board 32.

On the other hand, in a non-AT performance state, if the batting order bell (a winning area in which the payout amount of game media differs depending on the batting order) is won (if the result of the internal lottery is the first result), the main control board 31 does not send winning role information (information indicating that the result of the internal lottery is the first result) informing the sub-control board 32 of the winning role. In this way, when the main control board 31 does not send winning role information to the sub-control board 32, the main control board 31 does not display predetermined information (for example, information indicating the correct batting order, information indicating a recommended batting order, information indicating that the batting order bell (a predetermined winning area in which the payout amount of game media differs depending on the batting order) has been won, etc.) (information related to the instruction function, information related to the winning role (winning area)) on the 7-segment display (main display) of the game information display unit 17.

In the AT performance state, if a batting order bell (a winning area in which the number of gaming media paid out varies depending on the batting order) is won, the main control board 31 may transmit winning role information to the sub-control board 32. In this case, when the main control board 31 determines to execute the batting order navigation performance based on the winning of the winning area, it causes information indicating the correct batting order (information related to the instruction function) to be displayed on the seven-segment display of the game information display unit 17.

If winning role information notifying a player that a winning area in which the number of gaming media paid out is the same regardless of batting order is defined as first winning role information, and winning role information notifying a player that a winning area in which the number of gaming media paid out varies depending on batting order is defined as second winning role information, it can be said that the first winning role information has a smaller impact on ball output performance than the second winning role information in the event that it is obtained fraudulently and a fraudulent act is committed.

In this embodiment, the non-AT presentation state may refer to a presentation state other than the AT presentation state. For example, the non-AT presentation state may include a non-advantageous zone presentation state.

In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the expected value of the ball payout rate when playing with a left push is set lower than when playing with a center push or a right push, so that playing with a left push is basically recommended, and a penalty process is performed when playing with a center push or a right push in a specified game (when an operation is performed in a specific operation mode), but this is not limited to this. For example, the expected value of the ball payout rate when playing with a center push may be set lower than when playing with a left push or a right push, so that playing with a center push is basically recommended, and a penalty process is performed when playing with a left push or a right push in a specified game (when an operation is performed in a specific operation mode).

The gaming machine of this embodiment is
A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumferential surface;
a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
A main control means for controlling the progress of a game;
A sub-control means for controlling the execution of the performance based on the information acquired from the main control means,
The main control means
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles have been won;
A winning determination means for determining a winning combination based on the stopping state of the plurality of reels;
An instruction function control means for controlling the execution of an instruction performance that assists in the winning of a specific combination;
A presentation state control means for transitioning a presentation state between a plurality of presentation states including an AT presentation state in which the instruction presentation is executed and a non-AT presentation state in which the instruction presentation is executed less frequently than the AT presentation state,
The result of the internal lottery includes a plurality of types of results including a first result and a second result,
In the game in which the first result is obtained, the payout amount of the game value varies depending on the operation mode of the stop button,
In the game in which the second result is obtained, the payout amount of the game value is the same regardless of the operation mode of the stop button,
In a game in which a predetermined result is obtained in the non-AT performance state, if a stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode, a predetermined disadvantage occurs to the player,
The main control means
In the non-AT performance state, when the result of the internal lottery is the first result, information indicating the result of the internal lottery is not transmitted to the sub-control means;
In the non-AT presentation state, when the result of the internal lottery is the second result, information indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the sub-control means.

In a game in which the first result is obtained, the payout amount of game media changes according to the operation mode of the stop button, and when a stop operation is performed in the specific operation mode that can win a role with a predetermined payout in the game, a penalty process that is disadvantageous to the player is performed. In addition, in the non-AT performance state, when the result of the internal lottery is the first result, the main control means does not transmit information indicating the result of the internal lottery to the sub-control means, and in the non-AT performance state, when the result of the internal lottery is the second result, transmits information indicating the result of the internal lottery to the sub-control means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the information indicating the first result from being illegally obtained, and the sub-control means can use the information indicating the second result to control the performance. This makes it possible to prevent fraudulent acts based on illegally obtained information. In addition, it is possible to execute various performances based on winning role information (winning role information that can uniquely recognize a winning role) for the result of a predetermined internal lottery (second result).

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine of this embodiment basically has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment, so the description of the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, various effects are executed via the display surface of the liquid crystal display 13. In a non-AT effect state, the effects executed via the display surface of the liquid crystal display 13 include effects (suggested effects) that suggest the expectation that a bonus related to the instruction effect will be awarded (expectation of the bonus being awarded) (expectation of the bonus being awarded). In this embodiment, multiple types of suggested effects are prepared, and the probability of each suggested effect being executed varies depending on the result of the internal lottery (depending on the winning area that is won). In other words, the probability of each suggested effect being executed is set for each result of the internal lottery.

The suggested effects are classified into three groups (first group, second group, and third group) according to the magnitude (strength) of the expected degree of the suggested effect. The effects belonging to the first group are effects with a relatively low expectation degree for the award of a special benefit (for example, about 10% to 30%). The effects belonging to the first group are effects with a lower expectation degree for the award of a special benefit than the effects belonging to the second group and the effects belonging to the third group. This first group may be referred to as a "weak category."
In the above, it was stated that the effects belonging to the first group have a relatively low expectation of awarding a bonus, but since these effects correspond to rare roles, the expectation of awarding a bonus is relatively high compared to when no effects (suggestive effects) are executed.

The effects belonging to the third group have a relatively high expectation of a special benefit (for example, about 70% to 90%). The effects belonging to the third group have a higher expectation of a special benefit than the effects belonging to the first group and the effects belonging to the second group. This third group may be called a "strong category."
In addition, the effects belonging to the third group may be effects indicating that the expectation of receiving a bonus is 100%.

The effects belonging to the second group have a relatively medium expectation of receiving a bonus (for example, about 40% to 60%). The effects belonging to the second group have a higher expectation of receiving a bonus than the effects belonging to the first group, and a lower expectation of receiving a bonus than the effects belonging to the third group. This second group may be referred to as the "medium category."

For example, if an effect belonging to the third group is executed in a given game, the player may have a stronger sense of expectation that a special bonus may have been awarded than if an effect belonging to the first or second group is executed.

As described in the first embodiment, there are multiple types of results of the internal lottery, including a result indicating that the winning area "red 7 fake lip" has been won, a result indicating that the winning area "red 7s line up" has been won, and a result indicating that the winning area "BAR line up" has been won. Hereinafter, the winning area "red 7 fake lip" may be referred to as a fixed role fake, and the winning areas "red 7s line up" and "BAR line up" may be referred to as fixed roles. Furthermore, winning a fixed role fake may be referred to as the first result of the internal lottery, and winning a fixed role may be referred to as the second result of the internal lottery.

Figure 22 shows the number of places assigned to each suggestive effect when the winning area "Red 7 Fake Lip" (fake fixed role) is won, and when the winning area "Red 7s Align" (fixed role) is won. In this embodiment, a predetermined number is also assigned to the decision not to execute the effect. The number of places is a number that indicates the range of winning (fixed) out of the entire range of random numbers (e.g. 32768). The column for the winning area "Red 7s Align" may also be replaced with the winning area "BAR Align", which is also a fixed role.

(First group)
The effects (first effects) belonging to the first group include first effect A, first effect B, and third effect C. First effect A is an effect in which cherry blossom petals are displayed. First effect B is an effect in which a flag is displayed. First effect C is an effect in which a folding fan is displayed. For example, when a fixed role (the winning area "7 reds") is won, the probability that first effect A will be executed is approximately 0.5% (160/32768).
In addition, the number of pieces assigned to each of the effects belonging to the first group may be the same or different for each of the cases where the fixed role fake is won and the fixed role is won. In addition, the expected degree of expectation suggested between each of the effects belonging to the first group may be different. For example, there may be one that suggests an expected degree of 15%, one that suggests an expected degree of 20%, and one that suggests an expected degree of 25%. In addition, in this embodiment, three effects (first effects A to C) are prepared as the first effect, but at least one first effect may be prepared (it may be one). In other words, the first effect may be one or more.

(Group 2)
The effects (second effects) belonging to the second group include the second effect A, the second effect B, the second effect C, the second effect D, and the second effect E. The second effect A is an effect in which a flame is displayed. The second effect B and the second effect C are effects in which a predetermined character is cut in and displayed, and for example, the form of the character is different. The second effect D and the second effect E are effects (PUSH effects) in which a button image imitating an effect button including the character PUSH is displayed, and for example, the form of the button image is different. Note that the PUSH effect is an effect that displays a display that prompts an operation on the effect button 21, and when an operation is performed according to the display, a predetermined notification regarding the granting of a privilege is performed.
In addition, the number of pieces assigned to each of the effects belonging to the second group may be the same or different for each of the cases where the fixed role fake is won and the fixed role is won. In addition, the expected degree of expectation suggested between each of the effects belonging to the second group may be different. For example, there may be one that suggests an expected degree of 45%, one that suggests an expected degree of 50%, and one that suggests an expected degree of 55%. In addition, in this embodiment, five effects (second effects A to E) are prepared as the second effect, but at least one second effect may be prepared (it may be one). In other words, the second effect may be one or more.

(Group 3)
The effects belonging to the third group (third effects) include third effects A, third effects B, and third effects C. Third effects A to C all display a door appearing and gradually opening. Third effects A to C differ, for example, in the manner of the character that appears after the door opens.
In addition, the number of pieces assigned to each of the effects belonging to the third group may be the same or different for each of the cases where the fixed role fake is won and the fixed role is won. In addition, the expected degree of expectation may be different between each of the effects belonging to the third group. For example, there may be one that suggests an expected degree of 75%, one that suggests an expected degree of 80%, and one that suggests an expected degree of 85%. In addition, in this embodiment, three effects (third effects A to C) are prepared as the third effect, but at least one third effect may be prepared (it may be one). In other words, the third effect may be one or more.

Next, the stopping modes of the reels 20a to 20c when a fixed role fake is won and when a fixed role is won will be described. The reel control means 43 controls the reels 20a to 20c to stop spinning in a predetermined stopping mode according to the result of an internal lottery. The stopping mode refers to the arrangement of the symbols (symbol combination) on the stopped reels 20a to 20c that is displayed (appears) through the display window 16. For example, when the red 7 symbol "red 7" is stopped on the top, middle, or bottom row of the reels 20a to 20c and the red 7 symbols "red 7" are displayed in a straight line, this is called a stopping mode of red 7 alignment.

When the winning area "red 7s" (guaranteed role) is won, if the stop button 26a is pressed first in batting order 1 or batting order 2 (by pressing the left button), and the reel stop operation (first to third stop operations) is performed with the aim of displaying a specific symbol (red 7 symbol "red 7" or red BAR symbol "red BAR"), the red 7 symbol "red 7" stops in the middle of the first reel 20a, the red 7 symbol "red 7" stops in the middle of the second reel 20b, and the red 7 symbol "red 7" stops in the middle of the third reel 20c, and the stop mode of the red 7s appears. "Displaying a specific symbol" means displaying a specific symbol in a specified position among the upper, middle, and lower rows through the display window 16. Also, "aiming" means performing a stop operation so that the targeted symbol stops in a specified position among the upper, middle, and lower rows.

When the winning area "BAR line-up" (guaranteed role) is selected, if the stop button 26a is pressed first (by pressing the left button) in batting order 1 or batting order 2, and the reel stopping operation (first to third stop operations) is performed with the aim of displaying a specific symbol (red 7 symbol "red 7" or red BAR symbol "red BAR"), the red BAR symbol "red BAR" will stop on the bottom row of the first reel 20a, the red BAR symbol "red BAR" will stop on the bottom row of the second reel 20b, and the red BAR symbol "red BAR" will stop on the bottom row of the third reel 20c, resulting in the stop pattern of a red BAR line-up.

When the winning area "Red 7 Fake Lip" (Definite Role Fake) is won, if the stop button 26a is pressed first in batting order 1 or batting order 2 (by pressing the left button), and the reel stop operation (first to third stop operations) is performed with the aim of displaying a specific symbol (red 7 symbol "Red 7" or red BAR symbol "Red BAR"), the red 7 symbol "Red 7" stops in the middle of the first reel 20a, the red 7 symbol "Red 7" stops in the middle of the second reel 20b, and the red 7 symbol "Red 7" stops in the upper part of the third reel 20c, and a stop mode of red 7 alignment appears. In other words, the red 7 symbols "Red 7" are not arranged in a straight line.
In addition, when the winning area "Red 7 Fake Lip" (guaranteed role fake) is won, if the reel stopping operation (first to third stop operations) is performed without aiming to display the specific symbol (red 7 symbol "Red 7" or red BAR symbol "Red BAR"), the white 7 symbol "White 7" will stop in the middle of the first reel 20a, the white 7 symbol "White 7" will stop in the middle of the second reel 20b, and the white 7 symbol "White 7" will stop in the top of the third reel 20c, and a stopping pattern that teases the white 7s will appear.

When all the stop buttons are pressed left with the aim of displaying a specific symbol, and a red 7 or red BAR stop appears, the player can tell that the winning combination is a fixed combination. On the other hand, when all the stop buttons are pressed left with the aim of displaying a specific symbol, and a red 7-inspired stop appears, the player can tell that the winning combination is a fixed combination fake.

In any of the winning areas "red 7 line", "BAR line" and "red 7 fake lip", when the first stopping operation is performed with the aim of displaying a specific pattern if a winning is obtained, the first reel 20a (left reel) can be stopped in a state in which the red BAR pattern "RED BAR" (pattern number 16 in Figure 2) is displayed on the bottom row, the red 7 pattern "RED 7" (pattern number 15 in Figure 2) on the middle row and the yellow 7 pattern "Yellow 7" (pattern number 14 in Figure 2) on the top row.
In addition, in the case of any of the winning areas "red 7 line", "BAR line" and "red 7 fake lip", if the first stop operation is performed without aiming to display a specific pattern in the event of a win, the first reel 20a (left reel) will stop with the white BAR pattern "white BAR" displayed on the lower row.

When the stop button 26a is pressed for the first time (when the first stop operation is performed) with the aim of displaying a specific symbol, if the red BAR symbol "RED BAR" (symbol number 16 in Fig. 2) stops on the bottom row of the first reel 20a, the red 7 symbol "RED 7" (symbol number 15 in Fig. 2) stops on the middle row, and the yellow 7 symbol "YELLOW 7" (symbol number 14 in Fig. 2) stops on the top row, there is a possibility that a fixed role fake has been won, or that a fixed role has been won.

As shown in Figure 8, in the internal lottery, the probability of winning a fixed role (winning area "red 7s" or winning area "BARs") is lower than the probability of winning a fixed role fake (winning area "red 7 fake lip").

The fixed role fake and the fixed role are winning areas where a process advantageous to the player can be performed based on the winning. Specifically, they are winning areas where a lottery for the award of a benefit (a benefit awarding lottery) can be performed based on the winning. The fixed role is a winning area that is more advantageous to the player when it is won than the fixed role fake. Specifically, the fixed role has a higher expectation of the benefit being awarded (related to the awarding of a benefit) than the fixed role fake. In this embodiment, a benefit is always awarded when the fixed role is won (i.e., the awarding of a benefit is confirmed). When a fixed role is won, a lottery with a higher probability of awarding a benefit than when a fixed role fake is won may be held, and a lottery that is not held when a fixed role fake is won may also be held. Furthermore, when a fixed role is won, a more advantageous benefit may be awarded than when a fixed role fake is won (the degree of advantage of the benefit itself may be different).

When a fixed role fake is won, the expectation of a bonus being awarded (regarding the awarding of a bonus) is lower than when a fixed role is won. Note that the lower expectation of a bonus being awarded includes cases where a bonus is not awarded. When a fixed role fake is won, the probability of winning the bonus awarding lottery is lower than when a fixed role is won. The lower probability of winning the bonus awarding lottery includes cases where the probability of winning the lottery is low, as well as cases where the probability of winning is low due to a low probability of the lottery being held, and cases where the probability of winning is 0% due to the lottery not being held.
In the above, a bonus lottery may be held when a fixed role fake is won or when a fixed role is won, but the bonus lottery may be held based on the winning of a predetermined role other than the fixed role fake and the fixed role, and the result of the lottery may be notified when a fixed role fake or a fixed role is won. When a fixed role fake is won, it is notified that the expectation of the bonus is lower than when a fixed role is won.

As shown in Fig. 22, when the fixed role fake is won, the probability that the second group's effects are executed is higher than the probability that the first group's effects are executed. Note that "the probability that the second group's effects are executed is higher than the probability that the first group's effects are executed" includes the case where the probability that the first group's effects are executed is 0%.
In addition, in a case where there are multiple effects (second effects) belonging to the second group and multiple effects (first effects) belonging to the first group, when comparing the effects belonging to each group individually, the probability that a predetermined effect belonging to the first group will be executed may be equal to or higher than the probability that a predetermined effect belonging to the second group will be executed. In short, when viewed as a whole group, it is sufficient that the probability that a performance of the second group will be executed is higher than the probability that a performance of the first group will be executed.
In addition, when there is one effect belonging to the first group and one effect belonging to the second group, the probability that the second effect will be executed is higher than the probability that the first effect will be executed.

In addition, when the fixed role fake is won, the probability that the second group's effects are executed is higher than the probability that the third group's effects are executed. Note that "the probability that the second group's effects are executed is higher than the probability that the third group's effects are executed" includes the case where the probability that the third group's effects are executed is 0%.
In addition, in a case where there are multiple effects (second effects) belonging to the second group and multiple effects (third effects) belonging to the third group, when comparing the effects belonging to each group individually, the probability that a predetermined effect belonging to the third group will be executed may be equal to or higher than the probability that a predetermined effect belonging to the second group will be executed. In short, when viewed as a whole group, it is sufficient that the probability that a performance of the second group will be executed is higher than the probability that a performance of the third group will be executed.
In addition, when there is one effect belonging to the second group and one effect belonging to the third group, the probability that the second effect will be executed is higher than the probability that the third effect will be executed.

When a fixed role fake is won, either or both of the probability that the first group of effects will be executed and the probability that the third group of effects will be executed may be 0%.

When a fixed combination is won, the probability that the second group's effects will be executed is higher than the probability that the first group's effects will be executed, and the probability that the third group's effects will be executed is higher than the probability that the second group's effects will be executed. In other words, when a fixed combination is won, the probability that the first group's effects will be executed, followed by the second group's effects, and finally the third group's effects will be executed in that order is higher.
In addition, when comparing the effects belonging to the second group and the effects belonging to the first group individually, the probability that a predetermined effect belonging to the first group is executed may be equal to or higher than the probability that a predetermined effect belonging to the second group is executed. In short, when looking at the entire group, it is sufficient that the probability that the effect of the second group is executed is higher than the probability that the effect of the first group is executed. However, when there is one effect belonging to the first group and one effect belonging to the second group, the probability that the second effect is executed is higher than the probability that the first effect is executed.
Also, when comparing the effects belonging to the second group and the effects belonging to the third group individually, the probability that a predetermined effect belonging to the second group is executed may be equal to or higher than the probability that a predetermined effect belonging to the third group is executed. In short, when looking at the entire group, it is sufficient that the probability that the effect of the third group is executed is higher than the probability that the effect of the second group is executed. However, when there is one effect belonging to the second group and one effect belonging to the third group, the probability that the third effect is executed is higher than the probability that the second effect is executed.

When a fixed role is won, the effects of each group can be executed. In other words, when the winning role is a fixed role, at least one number is assigned to the effects of each group (the effects of the first to third groups). In other words, there is no group to which a number is not assigned.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, whether a fixed role fake is won or a fixed role is won, the probability that the second group of effects, which suggest that the expectation of a bonus being awarded is relatively medium, will be executed is higher than the probability that the first group of effects, which suggest that the expectation of a bonus being awarded is relatively low, will be executed. This increases the frequency with which a player will have the expectation that a bonus may be awarded, whether a fixed role fake is won or a fixed role is won.

In addition, the probability that the effects belonging to the first group will be executed is higher when a fixed role is won than when a fixed role fake is won. As described above, the probability that the effects of the first group will be executed when a fixed role fake is won may be 0%. In addition, the probability that the effects of the second group will be executed is higher when a fixed role fake is won than when a fixed role is won. In addition, the probability that the effects of the third group will be executed is higher when a fixed role is won than when a fixed role fake is won. As described above, the probability that the effects of the third group will be executed when a fixed role fake is won may be 0%.

In a game in which the first group of effects, which suggests that the expectation of receiving a bonus is relatively low, is executed, if the reels are stopped in a predetermined manner (by pressing the left button with the aim of displaying a specific symbol) and a stopping pattern (symbol combination) corresponding to a fixed role is displayed, the player feels satisfied because this is an advantageous result for the player. On the other hand, in a game in which the first group of effects is executed, if the reels are stopped in a predetermined manner and a stopping pattern (symbol combination) corresponding to a fake fixed role is displayed, this may give the player a sense of loss and lead to a decrease in the player's motivation to play. Also, in a game in which the first group of effects is executed, it may lead to a situation in which the player will no longer stop the reels in the predetermined manner.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability that the first group of effects will be executed when a fixed role is won is higher than the probability that the first group of effects will be executed when a fixed role fake is won. In other words, in a game in which the first group of effects is executed, the probability that the winning role is a fixed role is higher than the probability that the winning role is a fixed role fake. In other words, in a game in which the first group of effects is executed, when the reels are stopped in a predetermined operation mode, the probability that a stop mode (symbol combination) corresponding to the fixed role is displayed is higher than the probability that a stop mode (symbol combination) corresponding to the fixed role fake is displayed. This reduces the possibility of a situation in which a player's motivation to play decreases based on the display of a stop mode corresponding to a fixed role fake in a game in which the first group of effects is executed, or a situation in which a player stops operating the reels in a predetermined operation mode.

If the probability of the first group of effects being executed when a fixed role fake is won is set to 0%, in other words, if the probability that the winning role in a game in which the first group of effects is executed is 0%, when the stop button 26a is pressed first with the aim of displaying a specific symbol in a game in which the first group of effects is executed, and the red BAR symbol "RED BAR" stops on the lower row of the first reel 20a, the red 7 symbol "RED 7" stops on the middle row, and the yellow 7 symbol "Yellow 7" stops on the upper row, it is determined that the winning role is a fixed role at that point. Note that the same applies when the probability of the third group of effects being executed when a fixed role fake is won is set to 0%.

The gaming machine of this embodiment is
A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumferential surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles have been won;
A winning determination means for determining a winning combination based on the stopping state of the plurality of reels;
A state control means capable of transitioning a state between at least a first state and a second state;
A performance control means for controlling the execution of the performance,
the second state is a state more advantageous to the player than the first state,
As an effect that can be executed in the first state, there is a suggestion effect that suggests the expectation regarding the grant of a benefit,
The suggestion effects include a plurality of types of effects with different suggested expectancies, and the probability of each effect being executed varies depending on the result of the internal lottery;
The suggestion effects are classified into a first effect, a second effect, and a third effect,
The first performance is a performance having a lower expectation of the award of the benefit than the second performance and the third performance,
The third performance is a performance having a higher expectation of the award of the benefit than the first performance and the second performance,
The second performance has a higher expectation of the award of the privilege than the first performance and a lower expectation of the award of the privilege than the third performance,
The result of the internal lottery includes a plurality of types of results including a first result and a second result,
When the result of the internal lottery is the first result, the expectation of the award of the privilege is lower than when the result of the internal lottery is the second result,
When a result of the internal lottery is the first result, a probability that the second effect is executed is higher than a probability that the first effect is executed;
When the result of the internal lottery is the second result, a probability that the second effect is executed is higher than a probability that the first effect is executed;
The probability that the first performance is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability that the first performance is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result.

The second performance is a performance having a higher expectation of the award of the benefit than the first performance, and the probability of the second performance being executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result is higher than the probability of the first performance being executed. Also, the probability of the second performance being executed when the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability of the first performance being executed.
Therefore, whether the result of the internal lottery is the first result or the second result, the probability that the second performance is executed is higher than the probability that the first performance is executed, and the player can be made to have high expectations that a special benefit may be granted.
The first effect has a lower expectation of the award of the special benefit than the other effects (the second effect and the third effect). The first result has a lower expectation of the award of the special benefit than the second result. The probability that the first effect will be executed when the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability that the first effect will be executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result.
For this reason, in a game in which the first presentation is executed, the probability that the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability that the result of the internal lottery is the first result. This makes it possible to prevent a decrease in the player's motivation to play based on the result of the internal lottery being the first result in a game in which the first presentation is executed.

In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment has
The probability that the second performance is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result is higher than the probability that the second performance is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the second result.

By suppressing the frequency with which the first effect is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result, the sense of loss caused by the frequent teasing of the effect can be reduced. On the other hand, by providing a predetermined effect that is executed as frequently as the second result or more frequently than the second result when the result of the internal lottery is the first result (by increasing the frequency of teasing), it is possible to diversify the patterns. If the predetermined effect is the third effect, if the result of the internal lottery is the first result frequently even though the third effect is executed, the sense of loss given to the player is large, which leads to the third effect being recognized as an effect that cannot be expected. Therefore, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect is the second effect that has a higher expectation than the first effect and a lower expectation than the third effect. In other words, the second effect is provided as an effect that is more likely to be executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result than when the second result is executed. The sense of loss given to the player can be reduced when the second effect is executed and the first result is obtained, compared to when the third effect is executed and the first result is obtained.

In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment has
The probability that the third performance is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability that the third performance is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result.

The third effect is an effect having a higher expectation of the award of the benefit than the other effects (the first effect and the second effect). The first result has a lower expectation of the award of the benefit than the second result. The probability that the third effect will be executed when the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability that the third effect will be executed when the result of the internal lottery is the first result.
Therefore, in a game in which the third presentation is executed, the probability that the result of the internal lottery is the second result is higher than the probability that the result of the internal lottery is the first result. This makes it possible to reduce disappointment felt by a player based on the result of the internal lottery being the first result in a game in which the third presentation is executed in which the expectation of a special benefit being awarded is higher than in other presentations.

In addition, the gaming machine of this embodiment is provided with an AT presentation state (second state) in which the batting order navigation presentation is executed, and a non-AT presentation state (first state) in which the batting order navigation presentation is executed less frequently than in the AT presentation state, and it is possible to increase the number of medals in the AT presentation state more than in the non-AT presentation state (the AT presentation state is a more advantageous state for the player than the non-AT presentation state), but is not limited to this.
Among the game states (FIG. 6), when the normal state and the RBB inside state are set as non-bonus states (first state) and the RBB operating state is set as the bonus operating state (second state), the bonus operating state may be configured to be capable of increasing medals more than the non-bonus state. In other words, the bonus operating state may be a state more advantageous to the player than the non-bonus state. In other words, the gaming machine may be configured to be capable of increasing the number of balls in the bonus operating state. In this case, in the non-bonus state, a suggestion effect (FIG. 22) that suggests the expectation regarding the grant of a privilege may be executed via the liquid crystal display 13, and the privilege is the right to transition to the bonus operating state. When the third effect is executed in a given game in the non-bonus state, the player can have a stronger expectation that a privilege may be granted (a privilege is granted) than when the first or second effect is executed.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the game is played using medals as game value, but the game value may be electrical information (it may be so-called medalless). In this case, when a winning combination is achieved, the amount of value corresponding to the winning combination may be given to the player in the form of electrical information.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the game control form and configuration of the slot machine are not limited to those of the above-described embodiment. Furthermore, the above-described control operation can be applied not only to slot machines, but also to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and medal-less gaming machines. The present invention can be applied to gaming machines, and gaming machines include slot machines, pachinko gaming machines, medal-less gaming machines, etc.

In addition, within the scope of the present invention, it is possible to freely combine the various embodiments, modify any of the components of each embodiment, or omit any of the components of each embodiment.

20a, 20b, 20c Reel 42 Internal lottery means 44 Winning determination means 49 Game state control means (state control means)
70: Performance control means 81: Performance state control means (state control means)

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumferential surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles have been won;
a reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and controlling the reels to stop in response to a stop operation in a manner corresponding to a result of the internal lottery;
A game state control means for transitioning a game state between a plurality of game states;
A winning determination means for determining a winning combination;
An instruction function control means for controlling the execution of instruction performance to assist in the winning of a predetermined combination;
A gaming machine that pays out a gaming value according to the dividend of a winning small combination,
the plurality of reels includes a first reel, a second reel, and a third reel;
As a winning mode of a small prize, there are several types of specific winning modes in which several types of small prizes are won overlappingly,
A correct operation mode is set for each of the plurality of types of specific winning modes, and there exist specific winning modes in which the operation mode for first stopping the second reel is the correct operation mode and the operation mode for first stopping the third reel is the correct operation mode, but there is no specific winning mode in which the operation mode for first stopping the first reel is the correct operation mode,
The reel control means
In a game in which the specific winning mode is obtained in the internal lottery,
When a stop operation is performed in the correct operation mode corresponding to the specific winning mode, control is performed to stop the reels being rotated so that a small winning combination that pays out a larger amount of game value than the game value bet for one game is won.
When a stop operation is performed in a first failed operation mode in which the first reel is stopped first among failed operation modes which are operation modes different from the correct operation mode corresponding to the specific winning mode, control is performed to stop the reel being rotated so that a small combination for which a game value smaller than the game value bet for one game is always won,
When a stop operation is performed in a second failed operation mode in which the second reel or the third reel is stopped first among the failed operation modes, control is performed to stop the reels being rotated so that, regardless of the order of the stop operations, a small role in which a game value less than the game value bet for one game is paid out is won or no role is won depending on the timing of the stop operation;
The plurality of types of specific winning patterns are all winning patterns in which a specific small win is included in the winning small win,
The specific small role is a small role that can be won when a stop operation is performed in the failed operation mode in a game in which the specific winning mode is obtained in the internal lottery.

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