JP6683305B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

  However, for gaming machines that can play assist time games, while the ability to acquire medals etc. is improving year by year, it is socially demanded to prevent a large number of medals from being acquired at one time and to suppress emissiveness. Has been done. However, in this type of gaming machine, there is a limit to the amount of memory that can be used as a technical standard for providing to the market, and the amount of memory used when installing a new function to suppress emissiveness is limited. Need to reduce.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for reducing the amount of memory used while suppressing emissivity.

  The present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations, and rotating the plurality of reels for each game, With a stop operation as a trigger, reel control means for controlling the reels that are rotating in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery, and a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped, a predetermined winning form for each winning combination is set. Based on the symbol combination shown on the activated line, the winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, the normal section and the advantageous section can be set, and a specific lottery is performed in the normal section. Start the advantageous section based on winning the specific lottery, update the value of the clear counter in the advantageous section and play the assist time game under predetermined conditions, the value of the clear counter is the predetermined value Based on what has been reached, the advantageous section is ended and the privilege giving means for returning to the normal section after performing the initialization processing for initializing the information stored in the predetermined storage area of the game information storage means, and the assist Production control means for controlling the production device to execute a winning assistance production for assisting a winning of a predetermined combination in a time game, and a set value selected from a plurality of stages of set values is a set value of the game information storage means. A setting changing means for storing in the storage area is provided, and the probability that a part of the winning modes can be obtained in the internal lottery changes according to the setting value, and the setting value can be changed, but the game is performed. A game machine capable of setting a setting change mode in which the setting value cannot be changed and a game mode in which the setting value cannot be changed but a game can be performed. But in the setting change mode, it relates to a gaming machine performs an initialization process of the game information storage means for the same storage area as the initial-target when the advantageously interval ends.

  In the present invention, the normal section and the advantageous section can be set, the assist time game can be executed only in the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter is updated in the advantageous section, and the value of the clear counter is By terminating the advantageous section based on reaching a predetermined value and returning to the normal section, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being excessively acquired in excess of the designed expected acquisition value in the advantageous section, and to be emissive. Is suppressed.

  Further, in the present invention, the setting change mode and the game mode can be set. In the setting change mode, the game cannot be played, but the set value can be set in a plurality of stages, and the internal lottery is performed according to the set value. It is possible to change the probability that some winning modes will be obtained.

  Then, in the present invention, the initialization processing for initializing the information stored in the predetermined storage area of the game information storage means at the end of the advantageous section is performed, but also at the end of the advantageous section even in the setting change mode. Initialization processing of the game information storage means with the same target storage area is performed. That is, in the present invention, since the initialization process at the end of the advantageous section and the initialization process in the setting change mode are made common, the size of the program storage area required to execute the initialization process can be suppressed to a small size. The memory usage can be reduced.

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

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are indispensable constituent features of the invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration (excluding the reel unit and the control board) of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a reel unit composed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing composed of a storage box BX, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. Has been. Further, a power supply unit is built in a lower portion of the reel unit storage space PS in the storage box BX, and a power supply unit EU including various switches such as a power switch ES, a setting change switch SS, and a reset switch RS, and a medal payout device. The hopper unit HP is stored. The hopper unit HP includes a medal storage tank MT for storing medals for a game, a payout motor (not shown) including a stepping motor, and a rotary disc (not shown) pivotally supported by the payout motor. Is rotated by a payout motor, and medals can be paid out in units of one coin. Further, the hopper unit HP is configured to send the surplus medals to the surplus medal storage tank BT when the medal storage amount in the medal storage tank MT reaches a certain amount. In the housing of the gaming machine of the present embodiment, for example, a main board MAIN is attached above the reel unit storage space PS, and a sub-board SUB is attached to the side of the reel unit storage space PS. The control board (main board MAIN, sub-board SUB) is equipped with a CPU (an example of a computing unit), a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM (an example of a temporary storage unit), and the like of a gaming machine. The operation can be controlled. Further, a ratio indicator RAT capable of displaying 4-digit 7-segments is attached to the surface of the main substrate MAIN so that the advantageous section stay ratio, continuous character ratio, character ratio, etc. can be confirmed. . Although the power supply unit EU is provided with the setting change switch SS and the reset switch RS in the present embodiment, the setting change switch SS and the reset switch RS may be provided on the surface of the main substrate MAIN.

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

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

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, and an effective line is set by a combination of display positions of the reels. It In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, that is, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to 3, and when the medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number are inserted, the first reel R1 to R1. The activated line L1 constituted by the respective middle stages of the third reel R3 is activated.

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

  The upper front door UD is provided with a game information display section DS and a section indicator SEC. The game information display section DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and is the total or the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or obtained in one game, and the number of medals paid out in the BB state. Various game information such as the total of is displayed. The section indicator SEC notifies the user of whether or not he / she is staying in the advantageous section by turning off and turning on a built-in LED.

  Further, the upper front door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing a game effect. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various images (or images) for assisting the game or enlivening the game are displayed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers SP for performing a game effect are provided for the upper front door UD and the lower front door DD. From the speaker SP, various sounds for assisting the game or enlivening the game are output.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, a medal payout port MO and a medal tray MP are provided below the lower front door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the hopper unit HP to the medal tray MP through the medal payout port MO. It has become. In addition, when medals are paid out according to the result of the game, when credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, the medals corresponding to a part or all of the paid-out medals are limited to the maximum credit number (this embodiment). Then, an operation is performed in which the credit value is limited to 50) and the display value of the credit display unit including the 7-segment display unit of the game information display unit DS is changed in accordance with the change in the credit number of medals.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of this embodiment.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment is controlled by game control means (main board MAIN and sub-board SUB) 100. The game control means 100 is started by being supplied with power from the power supply unit EU by the operation of the power switch ES, and the medal insertion switch 210, bet switch 220, start switch 230, stop switch 240, setting change switch SS, reset switch RS, Receiving an input signal from an input means such as a stop switch CS, various calculations for executing a game are performed, and based on the calculation results, a reel unit 310, a hopper unit (payout device) HP, a display device 330, an audio device. The operation control of the output means such as 340 is performed. The function of the game control means 100 is stored in advance in hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of information storage medium), RAM, or ROM. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  And the game control means 100, the setting change means 103, the insertion acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the game state transition. The control means 170, the RT control means 173, the privilege granting means 175, the ratio calculation means 177, the effect control means 180, the game information storage means 190a, and the effect information storage means 190b are included. In the present embodiment, the setting change means 103, the insertion acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the game state transition control. The means 170, the RT control means 173, the privilege granting means 175, and the ratio calculation means 177 are realized by the CPU of the main board MAIN executing various programs, and the effect control means 180 is the CPU of the sub board SUB. It is realized by executing the program. The game information storage means 190a is composed of a main ROM and a main RAM mounted on the main board MAIN, and the effect information storage means 190b is composed of a sub ROM and a sub RAM mounted on the sub board SUB. . Further, various programs executed by the CPU of the main board MAIN are stored in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a, and various programs executed by the CPU of the sub board SUB are stored in the sub ROM of the effect information storage means 190b. Remembered

  The setting change means 103 controls to change the set value stored in the set value storage area 1913 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. In the present embodiment, depending on the state of the setting change switch SS when the power is turned on, it is possible to switch between the case of being started in the game mode and the case of being started in the setting change mode, which constitutes the setting change switch SS. When power is supplied from the power supply unit EU by operating the power switch ES with the setting key being inserted into the key cylinder and being rotated clockwise (or counterclockwise) from the initial position, the setting is performed. The changing means 103 activates the game machine in the setting change mode. In the present embodiment, the set value can be selected from the set values of 6 levels from setting 1 to setting 6, and the expected value of the payout rate from the setting 1 to the setting 6 in order. The winning probability of the internal lottery is changed so that the value becomes higher. In the present embodiment, the level of the set value is expressed in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6.

  When the reset switch RS operates in the setting change mode, the setting change means 103 sets the set value every time it receives an input signal from the reset switch RS: setting 1 → setting 2 → ... setting 6 → setting 1 → ... The setting value is changed in the order of, and the setting value is fixed based on the game start signal from the start switch 230 operated by pressing the start lever SL, and the fixed setting value is stored in the setting value storage area 1913. Take control. In this embodiment, the state of the setting change switch SS can be changed by returning the setting key inserted in the key cylinder to the initial position, and the setting change mode can be shifted to the game mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on with the key cylinder configuring the setting change switch SS in the initial position, the gaming machine is started in the gaming mode. In the present embodiment, the game can be played in the game mode, but the set value cannot be changed, and the set value can be changed in the setting change mode, but the game cannot be played. It has become.

  In the setting change mode, the setting changing unit 103 also performs an initialization process for initializing the information stored in the predetermined storage area of the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a based on the setting value being confirmed. . Particularly in this embodiment, the information stored in the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 is initialized with respect to the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a. More specifically, a storage area other than the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a is designated as an information storage area, and the storage area other than the information storage area of the main RAM is designated. Initializes the information stored in the storage area. Therefore, in the main RAM, the setting value storage area 1913, the credit information storage area 1914, the lottery flag storage area 1915, the game state storage area 1916, the RT state storage area 1917, and the ratio information storage area 1921 are designated as information holding areas. The information stored in these storage areas is retained without being initialized by the initialization process.

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

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion acceptance means 105 causes the specified number of inserted medals to be the limit. Is set to the closed state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to store a maximum of 50 medals in credit (storage storage) in a credit information storage area 1914 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a. When the bet button B0 is pressed in a state where the medals are credit-stored in the gaming machine, the bet switch 220 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 causes the credit information storage area to be limited to a specified insertion number. The medal stored in the credit at 1914 is set to the inserted state.

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

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

  In the lottery table selection process, which internal lottery table is used to perform the internal lottery among a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a To determine. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the main lottery table storage area 1910 stores six types of internal lottery tables (internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 6) as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. And in each internal lottery table, various winning combinations such as replays, small winning combinations, and bonuses (losses) are associated with each of a plurality of random number values (for example, 65536 random number values from 0 to 65535). It is attached. Note that in the present embodiment, six types of internal lottery tables are prepared for each set value with respect to the six-stage set values, and the probability that some winning modes will be obtained in the internal lottery differs depending on the set value. The correspondence between the winning combination and the random number value is set such that the expected value of the payout rate increases as the set value increases.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, small wins 1 to 11 are prepared as small wins, and batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 9, common bell, watermelon A, watermelon B, are provided as winning modes of the small wins. Watermelon C, cherry, and JAC are set.

  The winning mode of each small winning combination will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 6. The batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9 are two kinds to four kinds of one small winning case (small winning combination having one payout (small winning case 1). ~ Small winning combination 5)) and one kind of eight small winning combinations (small winning combination with eight dividends (small winning combination 6): an example of a predetermined winning combination) are to be won, and the common bell is shown. One type of 13-card small win (small win of 13 payouts (small win 9)) and one type of 14 small wins (small win of 14 payouts (small win 10)) overlap. It indicates that they are elected.

  In addition, watermelon indicates that one type of three-card winning combination (a winning combination of three dividends) is independently won, and cherry is one type of two-card winning combination (two winnings of two winning combinations. Small win 7)) indicates that it will be won independently, and JAC has five types of 1 small win (small win 1 to small win 5) and 1 type of 2 small wins (small win 7). 1 type of 3 small wins (small win 8), 1 type of 8 small wins (small win 6), 1 type of 13 small wins (small win 9), and 1 type of 14 small wins (Small winning combination 10) and one type of 15 small winning combinations (small winning combination with a payout of 15 small winning combinations (small winning combination 11)) are shown to be won.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, replays 1 to 6 are prepared as replays, and normal replay 1, normal replay 2 and special replay, and batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12 are provided as winning modes of the replay. Is set.

  The winning mode of each replay will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 7. The normal replay 1, the normal replay 2, and the special replay indicate that two types of replays including the replay 1 are won. , Batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 indicate that two to five types of replays including replay 1 and replay 2 are overlapped, and batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 show replay 1 and replay 3 respectively. It is shown that two to five types of replays including the above are redundantly won.

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

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a regular bonus (RB) and a big bonus (BB) are prepared as bonuses, and in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 4, the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB). ) Is set as the lottery target, but both the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are excluded from the lottery targets in the internal lottery table 5 and the internal lottery table 6.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the game states are a normal state, an RB established state (an example of a bonus established state), an RB state (an example of a bonus state), a BB established state (an example of a bonus established state), and a BB state. (One example of bonus state) can be set, and non-RT state, RT1 state, RT2 state, and RT3 state can be set as RT state (replay lottery state). In the lottery table selection process, the game state and Any one of the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 is selected as the internal lottery table used in the internal lottery according to the RT state.

  In the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 5, the probability that each of the winning modes of the small winning combination is obtained in the internal lottery is the same, but the winning probability of the common bell differs depending on the set value. There is. Particularly, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, the common bell has the winning probability changed in the range of about 1 / 73.1 to about 1 / 42.6 according to the set value, and the common bell is set from the setting 1 to The higher the setting value in the setting 6, the higher the probability that the lottery result of winning the common bell will be obtained in the internal lottery. In the present embodiment, with respect to the winning mode of the small winning combinations other than the common bell, the winning probability does not change depending on the set value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 are referred to according to the RT state and the game state, and thus the probability that the winning mode of the replay is obtained in the internal lottery varies due to the variation of the RT state and the variation of the game state. However, the winning probability of any of the replays does not change depending on the set value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 4, the probability that each of the bonus winning modes is obtained in the internal lottery is the same, but the regular bonus (RB) winning probability is set according to the set value. Is different. Particularly, in the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB) are provided as bonuses, but as shown in FIG. 8B, the big bonus (BB) is internally set at any set value. The winning probability in the lottery is constant at about 1/1024, whereas the regular bonus (RB) changes in the range of about 1/512 to about 1/256 depending on the set value, and each bonus is won. When the probabilities are summed up, the probability of winning one of the bonuses changes in the range of about 1/341 to about 1/204 depending on the set value, and the higher the set value for the setting 1 to the setting 6, the more There is a high probability that the lottery results for winning the bonus will be obtained in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, a random number value (lottery random number) is obtained from the random number generation means 110 for each game based on a start signal from the start switch 230, and the obtained random number value is provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. With reference to the internal lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910 thus determined, it is determined whether or not a winning has been achieved.

  In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to have been won is selected from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, the lottery flags corresponding to the two or more types of winning combinations that have been won are set in the winning state. The setting information of the lottery flag is stored in a lottery flag storage area 1915 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that allows the winning state to be carried over to the next and subsequent games until a prize is won and a winning state for the next and subsequent games regardless of winning A lottery flag (flag that cannot be carried over) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. A bonus is associated with the carry-over possible flag of the former, and a small combination and a replay are associated with the carry-over impossible flag of the latter. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, for example, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over until the big bonus (BB) is won. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 carries out an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small winning combination and the replay are won, even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag has been carried over. The same applies when the regular bonus (RB) is won, and once the regular bonus (RB) is won, the winning status of the regular bonus (RB) lottery flag is carried over until the regular bonus (RB) is won, and the regular bonus (RB) is won. Even in a game in which the winning state of the bonus (RB) lottery flag has been carried over, an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small win and a replay are won is performed. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game in which the winning state of the bonus lottery flag is carried over, when the small win or replay is won, the lottery flag of the bonus already won and the small win won in the internal lottery The lottery flags corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations, which are the lottery flag for the replay and the lottery flag for replay, are set to the winning state.

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

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

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

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

  And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, red 7 symbol “red 7” and white 7 symbol “white 7”. , Black 7 design "black 7", BAR design "BAR", replay design "RP", dummy design "DUM", bell design "BL", watermelon design A "WMA", watermelon design B "WMB", and cherry design When "CH" is arranged and the symbols existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position are drawn onto the activated line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are pressed. It can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the detection position.

  The reel control means 130 calculates a stop position of the spinning reel based on the priority (logic operation) and stops the stop position stored in the stop control table storage area 1911 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. A process of determining the stop position of the rotating reel with reference to the control table (table reference process) is performed.

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

  Particularly in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority order is set in the order of "replay> bonus" and "small win> bonus", and in the logic operation, lottery flags relating to two or more kinds of wins are set in the winning state. In the case where the winning combination is included, the symbols forming the winning pattern of the winning combination having a low priority are included in the candidates of the stop positions including the symbols forming the winning pattern of the winning combination having a high priority according to the priority order associated with each winning combination. The priority is calculated so that the priority is higher than the candidate of the stop position.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority of the candidates for the stop position in the case where a plurality of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns that can be displayed on the activated line. There are cases where the priority is obtained and cases where the priority is obtained according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for a small winning combination, and the number of symbol combinations showing the winning pattern that can be displayed on the activated line. When determining the priority of the candidate stop positions according to, the candidate of each stop position such that the higher the number of symbol combinations showing the winning pattern that can be displayed on the activated line, the higher the priority becomes. If you want to determine the priority of the candidate for the stop position according to the number of medals paid out, the payout of the small win corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the activated line. Medals enough priority payout increases stop position (stop position payout can be winning more small winning combination) based seeks priority for the candidate of each stop position to be higher. However, when the priority for candidate stop positions is calculated according to the number of paid out medals, if small wins with the same payout are duplicated and won, the respective stop positions that can win each small win. The priority of each candidate is treated as the same, and when the priority of the candidate of the stop position is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning patterns that can be displayed on the activated line, the priority is displayed on the activated line. The priorities of the stop position candidates having the same number of symbol combinations indicating the displayable winning forms are treated as the same.

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

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

  If the gaming state is the RB established state or the BB established state, the winning of the small combination is prioritized over the bonus. Therefore, if the batting order bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct batting order, 8 pieces are small. A regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB) is displayed when the symbols that make up the winning pattern of one small winning combination are displayed on the activated line even if the winning combination is won and the stop operation is performed according to the incorrect hit order. Priority is required to avoid winning. However, at the time of winning the watermelon or cherry, it is not possible to display the symbols constituting the winning pattern of the three small wins corresponding to the watermelon and the two small wins corresponding to the cherry on the activated line, and the regular bonus ( When a watermelon or cherry is won in the RB established state or the BB established state because there is a pressing detection position where the symbols constituting the winning pattern of RB) or big bonus (BB) can be displayed on the activated line. There is a case where a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB) is won without a small win.

  Further, when the batting order bell is won in the RB established state or the BB established state, the stop position may be determined so that the type of the small winning combination that is prioritized changes according to the pressing order. For example, the RB established state or the BB established state. When the batting order bell in the state is won, the priority is calculated so that the number of symbol combinations showing the winning pattern that can be displayed on the activated line is the maximum regardless of the pressing order, and the priority is calculated, and the winning combination of 8 small wins The stop position may be determined by prioritizing the winning of one small winning combination over the winning. By thus preferentially winning one small win rather than eight small wins in the RB established state or the BB established state, the expected medal acquisition value in the RB established state or the BB established state can be further suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to give a motivation to win the regular bonus (RB) as soon as possible in the RB established state, or to give a motivation to make the big bonus (BB) win as soon as possible in the BB established state.

  In addition, in one of the RB established state and the BB established state, when the batting order bell is won, the winning order is set to 8 small wins, and in the other gaming state, the batting order bell is won in one pressing order. The stop position may be determined so that the winning combination is won, and by doing so, an index for estimating which bonus is won depending on the winning frequency of the small winning combination of eight or one Can be given to other people. That is, the control rule for determining the stop position when the batting order bell is elected may be different between the RB established state and the BB established state.

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

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

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

  In the table referencing process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation, which position is to be set as the stop position is provided in the main ROM of the game information storage means 190a. The determination is made with reference to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage area 1911 thus obtained.

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

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any of batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 9 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 10, the correct answer batting order for each batting order bell (an example of a specific operation order) ) Is set and a pressing order different from the correct hit order is treated as an incorrect hit order.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when any one of the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer batting order, the eight small wins are won. As described above, when the stop position is set with respect to the pressing detection position and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, one of the small wins will be won, and none of the small wins will be won. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a case where a symbol combination showing an RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line.

  Even if the batting order bell is won in the RB established state or the BB established state, since the winning of the small role is prioritized over the bonus, 8 small roles are awarded in the correct order and 1 small role in the incorrect order. The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that there is a case where there is a winning combination and a case where a symbol combination showing an RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line without winning any winning combination. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the first stop operation is performed at the time of winning the batting order bell in the RB established state or the BB established state, the symbols constituting the winning pattern of one of the small wins are always displayed on the activated line. By doing so, regular bonus (RB) and big bonus (BB) prizes are avoided, so if you do not win any of the 8 and 1 small wins included in the batting order bell, Even if there is, a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB) will not be won.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when any one of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12 is won, as shown in FIG. 11, the correct batting order is set for each batting order replay. , A pressing order different from the correct hit order is treated as an incorrect hit order.

  Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when any of batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer batting order, the replay 2 is won. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that Replay 1 wins.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when any of batting order replay 7 to batting order replay 12 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the replay 3 wins. The stop position with respect to the press detection position is set, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hitting order, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that Replay 1 wins.

  In the present embodiment, in the stop control table referred to when either the normal replay 1 or the normal replay 2 is won, in any case, the replay 1 wins regardless of the pressing order, and the special replay wins. In the stop control table referred to in this case, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set so that the replay 4 wins regardless of the press order.

  The winning determination unit 140 performs a winning determination process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped while referring to the prize determination table stored in the prize determination table storage area 1913 provided in the main ROM of the game information storage unit 190a. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination displayed on the activated line at the time point is a predetermined winning pattern of the winning combination. Then, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a replay 1 to a replay 6, a small winning combination depending on the symbol combination displayed on the activated line in a state where each reel is stopped. A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not there is a winning of the first to small winning combinations 11 and whether or not the RT variation blank is displayed.

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

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

  The hopper unit HP performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit HP is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that is activated every time one medal is paid out, and the payout control means 150 sends the medal from the hopper unit HP based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. The number of medals paid out can be managed.

  When the credit storage (storage storage) of medals is permitted, instead of actually paying out the medals by the hopper unit HP, the credit information storage area 1914 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a is stored. A credit addition process of adding the number of payouts to the stored number of credits (the number of medals stored as credits) is performed to virtually pay out medals.

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

  As shown in FIG. 14 (A), the game state transition control means 170 has a normal state, an RB established state (an example of a bonus established state), an RB state (an example of a bonus state), and a BB established state (an example of a bonus established state). ), And a BB state (an example of a bonus state), a game state transition control process for transitioning the game state is performed. In the present embodiment, information indicating the staying game state is stored in a game state storage area 1916 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. As the game state transition condition, one condition may be set, or a plurality of conditions may be set. When a plurality of conditions are defined, one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied, or based on the fact that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied, the gaming state is set. It is possible to shift to another game state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and it is possible to shift from the normal state to the RB established state and the BB established state. Specifically, when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal state, the RB is established, and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the BB is established. Further, in the normal state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the regular lottery table (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are set as the lottery target. The internal lottery is performed with reference to one of the tables 4 according to the RT state.

  The RB establishment state is a game state that is shifted when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the internal lottery. In the RB established state, the small winning combination is determined with the same probability as in the normal state among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are determined. Both are excluded from the lottery target, and the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 5 in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  In addition, in the state where RB is established, the winning of the regular bonus (RB) is determined by determining whether or not the small winning combination and the replay are successful, while the lottery flag corresponding to the regular bonus (RB) is maintained in the winning state until the regular bonus (RB) is won. When the symbol combination indicating the form is displayed on the activated line, the game state transition control unit 170 shifts the game state from the RB established state to the RB state based on the winning of the regular bonus (RB).

  The RB state is a game state that shifts when a symbol combination indicating a regular bonus (RB) winning pattern is displayed on the activated line. In the RB state, among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set higher than that of the internal lottery table 1 to internal lottery table 5, and the replay is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the selected internal lottery table 6. That is, in the RB state, the small winning combination is more frequently elected than in the normal state, which is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state.

  Further, in the RB state, it is determined whether or not the ending condition is satisfied by the winning number of the small winning combination and the number of games in the RB state, and whether the winning number of the small winning is a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) or RB. When the number of games in the state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 12 times), the game state transition control means 170 ends the RB state and returns the game state to the normal state based on the satisfaction of any one of the conditions. Let In this embodiment, count information about the number of winnings of the small winning combination in the RB state and the number of games playing in the RB state is stored in the gaming state storage area 1916.

  The BB established state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the BB established state, the winning / winning of the small winning combination is determined with the same probability as in the normal state among the internal lottery tables 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) are given. Both are excluded from the lottery target, and the internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 5 in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  Further, in the BB established state, the winning / retiring of small wins and replays is determined while the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the winning of the big bonus (BB) is won. When the symbol combination indicating the form is displayed on the activated line, the game state transition control unit 170 shifts the game state from the BB established state to the BB state based on the winning of the big bonus (BB).

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

  Further, in the BB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied by the total number of medals paid out by the bonus game in the BB state, and the medals exceeding the predetermined planned end payout number (for example, 250 coins) When is paid out, the game state transition control means 170 ends the BB state and returns the game state to the normal state. In the present embodiment, count information about the number of payouts in the BB state is stored in the game state storage area 1916.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the RT control means 173 has a non-RT state (non-replay time state), an RT1 state (first replay time state), an RT2 state (second replay time state), and an RT3 state ( RT transition control processing for transitioning the RT state between the third replay time states) is performed. In this embodiment, information indicating the staying RT state is stored in the RT state storage area 1917 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a. Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery mode of the replay differs according to the RT state. Specifically, at least one of the winning probability of the replay, the type of the replay targeted for the lottery, and the combination of the replays to be repeatedly won is different. ing. That is, when the RT state changes, the winning probabilities of some or all of the replays may be different before and after the change. As the transition condition of the RT state, one condition may be set, or a plurality of conditions may be set. When a plurality of conditions are set, the RT state is set based on that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or that all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It can be moved to another RT state.

  The non-RT state is an RT state corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of RT states, and the transition from the non-RT state to the RT1 state is possible. Specifically, in the non-RT state, when the symbol combination showing the RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Further, in the non-RT state, in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the normal replay 1 and the normal replay 2 are set as the winning modes of the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1 /. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 1 set to 7.3. In the present embodiment, the RT state is set to the non-RT state when the gaming state returns to the normal state with the end of the RB state or the BB state, and the RT state other than the non-RT state when the gaming state is the normal state. At, when one small winning combination wins, the RT state is changed to the non-RT state.

  The RT1 state is an RT state that shifts when a symbol combination indicating an RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line, and it is possible to shift from the RT1 state to the RT2 state and the non-RT state. . Specifically, in the RT1 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the replay 2 is displayed on the activated line (when the replay 2 wins), the state shifts to the RT2 state, and in the RT1 state, one small winning combination When the symbol combination indicating the winning form is displayed on the activated line (when one small winning combination is won), the state shifts to the non-RT state. Further, in the RT1 state, in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the normal replay 1 and the batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 6 are set as the winning modes of the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is set. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 2 set to about 1 / 7.3.

  The RT2 state is an RT state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 2 is displayed on the activated line, and shifts from the RT2 state to the RT3 state, the non-RT state, and the RT1 state. Is possible. Specifically, in the RT2 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the replay 3 is displayed on the activated line (when the replay 3 wins), the state shifts to the RT3 state, and the one small winning combination in the RT2 state. When the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern is displayed on the activated line (when one small winning combination is won), the symbol combination showing RT variation blank in the RT2 state is displayed on the activated line. If it is done, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Further, in the RT2 state, in the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the normal replay 1 and the batting order replay 7 to the batting order replay 12 are set as the winning modes of the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is set. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 3 set to about 1 / 2.5.

  The RT3 state is an RT state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Replay 3 is displayed on the activated line, and it is possible to shift from the RT3 state to the non-RT state and the RT1 state. ing. Specifically, in the RT3 state, when the symbol combination indicating the winning configuration of one small winning combination is displayed on the activated line (when one small winning combination is won), the state shifts to the non-RT state, and in the RT3 state When the symbol combination indicating the RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line, the state shifts to the RT1 state. Further, in the RT3 state, among the internal lottery table 1 to the internal lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the normal replay 1, the normal replay 2 and the special replay are set as the winning mode of the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is about. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table 4 set to 1 / 2.0. In the internal lottery table 4 referred to when the player stays in the RT3 state in the normal state, the correspondence relation between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the result of the internal lottery is not lost.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the privilege granting means 175 changes the effect state among a plurality of kinds of effect states including a non-AT state, an AT preparation state, an AT state, and an AT end standby state, and under a predetermined condition. The effect state is set to the AT state (assist time state), and it is determined whether the AT end condition is satisfied or not based on the value of the AT end determination counter 1919, and the AT state is ended when the AT condition is satisfied. Control. In the present embodiment, the information indicating the staying effect state is stored in the effect state storage area 1918 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the player is staying in the AT preparation state or the AT state, the effect control unit 180 notifies the correct batting order when the batting order bell is won, so that the eight batting combination (small winning part 6: predetermined winning). Winning assistance production is performed to assist winning of a small role), and it is possible to perform an assist time game in which medals are more likely to be acquired than a game staying in a non-AT state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the privilege granting means 175 can set a normal section, an internal middle waiting section, and an advantageous section. In the normal section, the effect state is fixed to a non-AT state and an AT lottery is performed, and an AT lottery is performed. It is possible to set the effect state to the AT state on condition that the advantageous section is started by winning the winning section. Then, in the game in the normal section, the privilege granting means 175 determines that the result of the internal lottery is different from any of the common bell, the regular bonus (RB), and the lose when the gaming state is the normal state (the AT lottery ( Perform an example of a specific lottery. That is, in this embodiment, the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 9, watermelon, cherry, normal replay 1, normal replay 2, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12, special replay, big bonus (BB) ), The AT lottery is performed in the game in which any one of the winnings is obtained. In the AT lottery, the random number value obtained for the internal lottery is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910, and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the AT lottery table, the probability of winning the AT lottery is set to 1/256, and there is a win or a loss for the random number value for the internal lottery associated with the normal replay 1, watermelon, cherry, and big bonus (BB). The random numbers for internal lottery associated with the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 9, the normal replay 2, the batting order replay 1 to the batting order replay 12, and the special replay are all assigned with a gap. If the random number value obtained for the internal lottery is associated with the winning in the AT lottery table, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery does not change under the influence of the set value. Further, in the present embodiment, even in the advantageous section, the AT lottery is executed based on the random number value obtained in the internal lottery when the effect state is the non-AT state and the game state is the normal state, similar to the normal section. There is a case where the AT lottery is decided on the condition of, and the AT lottery is won when any of watermelon, cherry, normal replay 1 and big bonus (BB) is won.

  When the bonus granting means 175 wins the AT lottery in the normal section, it starts the advantageous section based on winning the AT lottery, and shifts the effect state from the non-AT state to the AT state via the AT preparation state. Then, the assist time game is played in the advantageous section. When winning the AT lottery based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), the winning information of the AT lottery is held until the end of the BB state, and when the BB state ends and the gaming state returns to the normal state. Then, the effect state is set to the AT preparation state, and the state is shifted to the AT state via the AT preparation state.

  Then, in the present embodiment, in the AT preparation state, the effect control means 180 executes the winning assistance effect so as to lead the RT state to the RT3 state.

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

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) is won in the AT preparation state, it is necessary to stay in the advantageous section at the end of the BB state or the end of the RB state. The production state after the BB state or the RB state is set to the AT preparation state, the RT state is shifted to the RT3 state, and then the production state is shifted to the AT state.

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

  Further, the privilege granting means 175 is provided in the main RAM of the game information storing means 190a with a value “50” corresponding to 50 times, which is the number of games that is the ending condition of the AT state, based on winning the AT lottery. The AT end determination counter 1919 is set, and in the AT state, each time the assist time game is performed, for example, one time from the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 is triggered by pressing the start lever SL. Decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value "1" corresponding to the assist time game. Further, in the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 1919 is continued even in the process of returning the RT state to the RT3 state due to the RT state falling to the non-RT state or the RT1 state due to an operation error of the player.

  Then, when the stored value of the AT end determination counter 1915 reaches the initial value “0”, the privilege granting means 175 determines that the condition for ending the AT state is satisfied, and the privilege granting means 175 sets the effect state to the AT end standby state. When the RT state shifts to the non-RT state or the RT1 state in the AT end standby state, the effect state is returned to the non-AT state. In the present embodiment, in the AT end standby state after the end of the AT state, the prize control assisting effect at the time of winning the batting order bell by the effect control means 180 is not performed, so a symbol combination showing a winning of one small prize or an RT variation blank. Is displayed, the RT state easily falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state. As an effect state after the end of the AT state, the non-AT state may be restored without providing the AT end standby state. The condition for returning from the AT end standby state to the non-AT state is, for example, that a stop operation was performed in an incorrect answer batting order when the batting order bell was elected, and a symbol combination indicating an RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line. Alternatively, one small prize may be won.

  Further, the privilege granting means 175 performs an additional lottery to determine whether or not to add a given addition value to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 in the AT state, and the winning mode obtained by the internal lottery is watermelon or cherry. Or, if it is a special replay, there is a case to win the additional lottery. In the present embodiment, the number of times the assist time game is executed in the advantageous section can be increased by adding the added value to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919.

  In the additional lottery, the random number value obtained for the internal lottery is compared with the additional lottery table stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910, and it is determined whether or not the additional lottery is won according to the comparison result. In the additional lottery table, winning or losing is associated with the random number for internal lottery associated with watermelon, cherry, and special replay, and the random number value obtained in the internal lottery is won in the additional lottery table. If they are associated with each other, it is determined that they have won the additional lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of random number values associated with the winning of the additional lottery differs depending on the winning mode obtained in the internal lottery, and it becomes easy to win the additional lottery in the order of “watermelon <cherry <special replay”. It is like this. Further, as the additional value when the additional lottery is won, a large additional value is selected in the order of "special replay <cherry <watermelon". In addition, the relationship between the winning mode of the role in the internal lottery and the number of random numbers associated with the winning of the additional lottery, and the relationship between the winning mode of the role in the internal lottery and the added value when winning the additional lottery are described above. It is not limited to one and can be arbitrarily set. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the additional lottery (the ratio of winning to the total number of random numbers for internal lottery) and the added value when the additional lottery is won do not change depending on the set value. Has become.

  When the big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the privilege granting means 175 suspends the AT state by stopping the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 1915 based on the winning of the big bonus (BB), After the BB state is completed, the AT state is restarted as the RT state shifts to the RT3 state via the AT preparation state. In the present embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) is won in a situation where the player is playing a game in the AT state in the advantageous section, the return to the AT state is confirmed after the BB state is completed, so the advantageous section Is being maintained.

  Further, even when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the AT state, the privilege granting means 175 determines the AT end determination counter 1919 based on the regular bonus (RB) winning, as in the case where the big bonus (BB) is won. Then, the AT state is interrupted, and the AT state is restarted when the RT state shifts to the RT3 state via the AT preparation state after the RB state is finished. In the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the regular big bonus (RB) changes according to the set value, the winning of the regular bonus (RB) and the start and end of the RB state are not related to the start and end of the advantageous section. If the regular bonus (RB) is won in a situation where the player is playing a game in the AT state in the advantageous section, the advantageous section is maintained even in the RB state and is advantageous even after the RB state ends. The advantageous section is maintained as long as the end condition of the section is not satisfied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the game in which the effect state is staying in the non-AT state in the advantageous section, if the big bonus (BB) is won, the AT lottery is won. After finishing the BB state, it shifts to the AT state through the AT preparation state, and if the AT lottery is not won when the big bonus (BB) is won, the production state is returned to the non-AT state after the BB state is finished. The advantageous section ends with.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the game in which the effect state stays in the AT end standby state in the advantageous section, the AT BB state is involved because the AT lottery is not performed in the AT end standby state. When the production state is to be returned to the non-AT state at the end of, the advantageous section ends with the production state being returned to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state. On the other hand, if the regular bonus (RB) is won in a game where the production state is staying in the AT end standby state in the advantageous section, the regular bonus (RB) is won and the start and end of the RB state start the advantageous section. Therefore, the advantageous section is maintained even in the RB state, and the advantageous section is maintained even after the termination of the RB state unless the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied.

  In addition, the privilege granting unit 175 performs an initialization process for initializing information stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a based on the end of the advantageous section. Particularly, in the present embodiment, regarding the main RAM of the game information storage means 190, the information stored in the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 is initialized. More specifically, similar to the case where the initialization process is performed in the setting change mode, a storage area other than the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a. The information stored in a storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM is initialized by designating it as the information holding area. Therefore, even when the initialization process is performed with the end of the advantageous section, the set value storage area 1913, the credit information storage area 1914, the lottery flag storage area 1915, the game state storage area 1916, the RT state storage area 1917, and The ratio information storage area 1921 is designated as an information holding area, and the information stored in these storage areas is held without being initialized by the initialization processing. Then, when the initialization process is performed, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the values of the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0) to return to the normal section. It is supposed to do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, in addition to the normal section and the advantageous section, an internal medium waiting section can be set, and the privilege granting means 175 is advantageous based on winning the AT lottery in the normal section. The section starts, but if you win the AT lottery when you win the big bonus (BB), but the big bonus (BB) is not won and the big bonus (BB) is won Start the advantageous section via the waiting section. Further, in the present embodiment, the AT preparation state, the AT state, and the AT end standby state can be set only in the advantageous section. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the regular bonus (RB) is won, since the AT lottery is not performed when the regular bonus (RB) is won, the regular bonus (RB) is won even if the regular bonus (RB) is won. Even if the regular bonus (RB) is won without being won, the state will not shift to the internal waiting section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the clear counter 1920 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1) in the game in which the AT lottery is won in the normal section, and in the advantageous section, Each time a game is played, an increment update is performed to add a constant value (for example, 1) corresponding to one game to the value of the clear counter 1920, and the value of the clear counter 1920 is a threshold value (for example, 1500). ) Is exceeded (the value of the clear counter reaches “1501”), the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. In this embodiment, the clear counter 1920 is updated after all the spinning reels in each game are stopped, but if it is predetermined in each game, the clear counter 1920 is updated at any timing. Alternatively, for example, a game start operation on the start lever SL may be used as an update trigger. Further, in the advantageous section, the clear counter 1920 is updated even if the transition to each performance state such as the AT preparation state or the AT preparation state occurs unless the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. If you win the AT lottery that was conducted when you won the big bonus (BB), but the big bonus (BB) does not win and the advantageous section starts via the inside middle waiting section, the inside middle waiting section In the above, the clear counter 1920 is not updated, but the clear counter 1920 is updated at the start of the advantageous period.

  In this embodiment, the clear counter 1917 is incremented and updated in the advantageous section, but it may be decremented and updated. For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the clear counter 1920 is set to a value “1500” corresponding to 1500 times, which is the number of games that is the end condition of the advantageous section, and one game is played in the advantageous section. The decrement update is performed by subtracting a constant value “1” corresponding to one game from the value of the clear counter 1920 every time the game is played, and based on the stored value of the clear counter 1920 reaching an initial value (for example, 0). The advantageous section may be ended.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, the initialization process is executed along with the end of the advantageous section, and the normal section is restored. Therefore, when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value while staying in the AT state, the AT state is forcibly terminated by the initialization process and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. At the same time, the values of the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0). Further, even when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value while staying in the AT preparation state, the AT preparation state is forcibly terminated by the initialization processing and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. At the same time, the values of the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 are initialized to initial values (for example, 0), and when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the situation of staying in the AT end standby state. Even if the return condition to the non-AT state is not satisfied, the AT end standby state is forcibly terminated by the initialization process, the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state, and the value of the clear counter 1920 is an initial value (for example, , 0).

  In addition, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied even when the effect state is returned to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state, and the effect state storage area 1918 in the main RAM along with the end of the advantageous section. , The AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920 are initialized.

  Further, the privilege granting means 175 also wins the AT lottery at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) in the normal section, and when the big bonus (BB) is won, the value of the clear counter 1920 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1). To generate an advantageous zone. However, in the present embodiment, the big bonus (BB) cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. Therefore, the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, and the big bonus (BB) is won. If the big bonus (BB) is not won even if the player wins the AT lottery at that time, it shifts to the internal middle waiting section, and the advantageous section is started with the winning of the big bonus (BB). . On the other hand, even if the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, if the AT lottery is not won, the advantageous section does not occur, and the gaming state is the BB established state or the BB state. The normal section is maintained, and when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal section, the AT lottery is not performed, and the normal section is maintained even if the game state is the RB established state or the RB state. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the RB established state or the BB established state and when the gaming state is the RB state or the BB state, the AT lottery is not executed even in the normal section. . Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the BB state to be shifted by the big bonus (BB) is set to the advantageous section in principle, and the regular bonus (RB) is given in the advantageous section. In the case of winning, the RB state to be shifted by the regular bonus (RB) is set to the advantageous section in principle. That is, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, the BB state is set to the advantageous section only when the AT lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is won, while in the advantageous section. When the big bonus (BB) is won, the BB state that shifts due to winning of the big bonus (BB) is set as the advantageous section unless the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. If the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal section, it does not move to the advantageous section, and if the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section, the condition for ending the advantageous section is not satisfied. As long as the regular bonus (RB) is won, the RB state that shifts due to winning is set as an advantageous section. Even if the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, if the ending condition of the advantageous section is satisfied and the initialization process is performed before the big bonus (BB) is won, the big bonus (BB) is won. ) The BB state that shifts due to winning is set to the normal section, and even if the BB state shifts to the advantageous section, the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied before the end condition of the BB state is satisfied, and the initialization process is performed. In the case of being broken, after the initialization processing, the game state is switched to the normal section while keeping the BB state. Even if the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section, if the condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied and the initialization process is performed before the regular bonus (RB) is won, the regular bonus (RB) The RB state that shifts due to winning is set to the normal section, and even if the RB state shifts to the advantageous section, the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied and the initialization process is performed before the end condition of the RB state is satisfied. In this case, after the initialization process, the gaming state is switched to the normal section while keeping the gaming state in the RB state.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the execution of the AT lottery is prohibited in the internal middle waiting section, and each lottery is not executed even when the winning mode that triggers the execution of the AT lottery is obtained in the internal lottery. It has become. However, the AT lottery may be configured to be executed even in the internal waiting section, but in that case, it is preferable to invalidate the result of the AT lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section ends and the initialization processing is performed even when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value and the BB stays in the BB established state. If you can not win the big bonus (BB) already won in the game of the normal section after the end, because the winning of the big bonus (BB) does not accompany the transition to the advantageous section normal The section is maintained and does not move to the internal waiting section.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value and the user stays in the BB state, the advantageous section is ended regardless of whether or not the ending condition of the BB state is satisfied. Then, the initialization process is performed to shift to the normal section, but since the AT lottery is not performed in the BB state in the normal section, the advantageous section ends in the situation of staying in the BB state. When the initialization process is performed, the effect state after the end of the BB state is always the non-AT state. In addition, since the game state is not initialized by the initialization process accompanying the end of the advantageous zone, when the initialization process is performed in the situation where the player stays in the BB state, it is digested by the initialization process. The information such as the number of payouts in the game in the BB state is not initialized by the initialization process, and the game in the BB state is performed until the ending condition of the BB state is satisfied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the RB state is staying in the situation where the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, the advantageous section is ended regardless of whether the RB state end condition is satisfied. Then, the initialization process is performed to shift to the normal section, but since the AT lottery is not performed in the RB state in the normal section, the advantageous section ends in the situation where the player stays in the RB state. When the initialization process is performed, the effect state after the end of the RB state is always the non-AT state. In addition, since the game state is not initialized by the initialization process accompanying the end of the advantageous zone, if the initialization process is performed in the situation of staying in the RB state, it will be digested before the initialization process is performed. Information such as the number of payouts in the game in the RB state is not initialized by the initialization process, and the game in the RB state is performed until the ending condition of the RB state is satisfied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section is started by winning the AT lottery in the normal section, and the assist state game is performed by setting the effect state to the AT state in the advantageous section, but the AT state ends. Even so, the advantageous section is maintained as long as the condition for ending the advantageous section is not satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section continues even after the AT state ends, so there are cases where the player stays in the advantageous section even if the effect state returns to the non-AT state.

  In addition, the privilege giving means 175 turns on the LED incorporated in the section display SEC based on the start of the advantageous section to notify that the user is staying in the advantageous section, and based on the end of the advantageous section. Control is performed to turn off the LED incorporated in the section indicator SEC. In the present embodiment, since the LED built in the section indicator SEC is turned off in the normal section and the inside middle standby section, by checking the lighting state of the section indicator SEC, an advantageous section can be set. You can decide whether you are staying or not.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the privilege granting means 175 is configured to start or end the advantageous section notification, which is a notification that the user stays in the advantageous section based on the value of the clear counter 1920. For example, when the clear counter 1920 is set to a predetermined value (for example, 1) along with the shift to the advantageous section, the advantageous section is based on the value of the clear counter 1920 becoming larger than the initial value “0”. When the value of the clear counter 1920 is initialized to the initial value “0” as a result of the notification being started and the advantageous section ending and shifting to the normal section, the value of the clear counter 1920 is initialized to “0”. Based on that, the advantageous section notification is ended.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the notification of the advantageous section, when the advantageous section is started, the LED built in the section indicator SEC is turned on to immediately notify that the user is staying in the advantageous section. However, it may be a non-notification section that does not notify that it is an advantage section from the start of the advantage section until the predetermined number of games (for example, 32 times) have been exhausted. Further, the section indicator SEC does not need to be provided exclusively as in the present embodiment, and is used as a credit indicator for displaying the number of credits of medals or a payout indicator for displaying the number of medals paid out in the game information display section DS. You may make it double. For example, when the credit indicator and the payout indicator are configured by a 7-segment indicator, it is indicated whether or not the operator stays in the advantageous section by switching the lighting and extinction of the dot display section that displays the decimal point, etc. The advantageous display may be performed by turning off the dot display section in the section and turning on the dot display section in the advantageous section.

  The ratio calculation means 177 determines the ratio of the total number of games in the advantageous section to the total number of games in the advantageous section stay ratio, and the BB state for the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine (continuous character work related to first-class special effects). In the operating device, the ratio of the number of continuous medals paid out by the gaming machine and the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine to the RB state (first type special role) and BB state (first type special) A winning character ratio, which is a ratio of the number of medals paid out by the gaming machine in a winning character continuous operation device relating to a winning character) is calculated. In the present embodiment, regarding the bonus game in which the internal lottery table 6 is referred to, the continuous prize ratio is calculated using the total payout amount in the bonus game in the BB state, and the bonus game in the RB state. The bonus ratio is calculated using the total payout amount in the bonus game in the BB state.

  First, when calculating the advantageous section stay ratio, in the ratio information storage area 1921 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a, the total number of games and the advantageous section are updated each time a game is played. The number of advantageous section games that are updated each time a game is played is totaled. Note that the total number of games is totaled every time a game is played regardless of the game section, the game state, the production state, and the RT state, and the advantageous section game number is the game staying in the advantageous section. Is counted only when

  Then, the ratio calculation means 177 calculates the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games as the advantageous section stay ratio (%) based on the total number of games and the number of advantageous section games that are totaled in the ratio information storage area 1921. The calculated advantageous section stay ratio is stored in the ratio information storage area 1921 of the main RAM.

  Further, in the case of calculating the continuous character ratio and the character ratio, each time a small prize is won in the bonus game in the BB state, the payout number of medals corresponding to the winning small prize is totaled and the ratio information storage area is obtained. It is stored in 1921 as the number of consecutive winnings paid out, and every time a small win is won in the bonus game in the BB state and the bonus game in the RB state, the payout number of medals corresponding to the winning small win is totaled and ratioed. It is stored as the number of payouts in the information storage area 1921, and every time a small win is won in the game regardless of the game section, the game state, the production state, and the RT state, the payout of the medal corresponding to the won small win The numbers are totaled and stored in the ratio information storage area 1921 as the total number of payouts.

  Then, the ratio calculating means 177 sets the ratio of the number of continuous accessory payouts to the total number of payouts as the continuous character ratio (%), based on the total number of payouts and the number of continuous accessory payouts accumulated in the ratio information storage area 1921. In addition to the calculation, the ratio of the number of bonuses paid out to the total number of payouts is calculated as the bonus ratio (%) based on the total number of payouts and the number of bonus payouts, and these calculation results are stored in the ratio information storage area 1921. save.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the processing for calculating the advantageous section stay ratio, the continuous character ratio, and the character ratio is performed in order to perform the next game after the winning determination process is performed and the game result is confirmed. It is performed based on the setting change button being pressed until it is set to the input state (during non-game). As described above, in the present embodiment, it is necessary to open the lower front door DD in order to operate the setting change button. If the lower front door DD is opened while the power is on, the gaming machine is in an error state. The error type is set to the door open error on condition that no error other than the door open error has occurred. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as an error, in addition to a door opening error due to the opening of the lower front door DD, a hopper empty error due to the absence of medals in the hopper unit HP and a medal inserted from the medal insertion port MI are detected. Selector (not shown) has a selector error due to clogging of medals, and other errors are prioritized over the door opening error, and multiple types of errors including the door opening error occur. In this case, the door opening error is not set unless other errors are resolved. Then, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section stay ratio or the like is calculated based on the setting change button being pressed when the type of error is set to the door opening error in the error state in the non-game. In this embodiment, the advantageous section stay ratio may be calculated each time the game is played, or the continuous character ratio and the character ratio are played a predetermined number of times (for example, 400 times). You may make it calculate for every.

  Further, the ratio information storage area 1921 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a is not initialized by the operation of the operation means provided in the gaming machine, but the data is retained, for example, the set value is changed. Even in this case, the data is retained without being initialized, and the data is retained without being initialized even when the power is turned on / off. Regarding the ratio information storage area 1921, when the total value of the total number of games, the number of advantageous zone games, or the total number of payouts reaches the upper limit value, based on the fact that one of the total values reaches the upper limit value. The process related to the total number of games and the number of payouts is stopped.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the calculation results regarding the advantageous section stay ratio, the continuous role ratio, and the role ratio stored in the ratio information storage area 1921 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a show the ratio display RAT. Is displayed. Specifically, the ratio calculation means 177 calculates the advantageous section stay ratio and the like based on the fact that the lower front door DD is opened and the setting change button is pressed and stored in the ratio information storage area 1921. The advantageous section stay ratio, the continuous character ratio, and the character ratio corresponding to the calculation results stored in the information storage area 1921 are sequentially displayed on the ratio display RAT.

  The effect control unit 180 uses the display device 330 (an example of an effect device) to perform display effect based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage area 1922 provided in the sub ROM of the effect information storage unit 190b. Control related to the acoustic effect performed using the audio device 340 (an example of an effect device) is performed. For example, a lamp or an LED is turned on or blinked in response to occurrence of a game event such as insertion of a medal, operation of a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, a change in a game state, and display on a liquid crystal display LCD. By changing the content or outputting a sound from the speaker SP, the execution of the effect for exciting the game or assisting the game is controlled in accordance with the progress of the game. The contents of the effect executed in the game, the effect lottery table stored in the sub-lottery table storage area 19123 provided in the sub ROM of the effect information storage unit 190b, the game state, effect state, the result of the internal lottery, etc. It will be determined accordingly. In the present embodiment, the image data corresponding to the progress status of the game is read from the effect data storage area 1922 of the sub ROM into the image buffer 1924 provided in the sub RAM, and based on the image data read into the image buffer 1924. The image is output to the liquid crystal display LCD, the sound data according to the progress situation of the game is read from the effect data storage area 1922 of the sub ROM into the sound buffer 1925 provided in the sub RAM, and the sound read into the sound buffer 1925. A sound based on the data is output from the speaker SP.

  Then, when the production state is the AT preparation state or the AT state, the production control unit 180 notifies the correct answer batting order when the batting order bell is won and provides a winning assistance production for assisting the winning of the small winning combination of the display device 330 and the sound. It controls the device 340 to execute. However, if the RT state is the non-RT state even if the production state is the AT preparation state, or if the batting bell is won in the AT state, one small winning combination is won by the player's operation error and the RT state is the non-RT state. If you fall to the state, until the batting order bell is won until winning the batting order bell is not performed until the symbol combination showing the RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line in order to guide the game state to the RT1 state. There is.

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

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

  Further, when performing the assist time game in the AT state, the effect control means 180 performs a remaining number display effect of displaying the remaining number of games until the AT state ends on the display device 330 such as a liquid crystal display LCD. Perform control to be executed. In the remaining number display effect, when the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 is subtracted by performing an assist time game, the display content is changed so that the remaining number of games is reduced to reflect the subtraction. . In addition, when the additional value is added to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919, the additional number of the number of games corresponding to the additional value is notified and the remaining number of the game number that reflects the addition of the additional value is displayed as the remaining number. Is notified to the player.

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

2. Method of the present embodiment In the present embodiment, the normal section and the advantageous section can be set as the game section, and the AT lottery is performed when the performance state is the non-AT state in any of the game sections, but the advantageous section The assist time game can be played only when

  More specifically, the production state is always set to the non-AT state in the normal section, and the AT lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery, but the winning probability of the AT lottery in the normal section is about 1 / It is fixed at 256. In this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won in the normal section, the advantageous section starts, and the effect state can be set to the AT state in the advantageous section. However, even if the AT state ends, the advantageous section immediately starts. It does not end and the advantageous state continues until the effect state returns to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state or the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, and the effect state changes from the AT state to the non-AT state. Even if you fall, you may be staying in an advantageous zone. That is, in the present embodiment, there are a case where the user is staying in the normal section and a case where he is staying in the advantageous section in the non-AT state.

  In the present embodiment, when the advantageous section ends due to the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeding the threshold value, the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 is set to the threshold value when the effect state is the AT state. Even if it has not reached, the AT state is forcibly ended by the initialization processing and the effect state is initialized to the non-AT state. Even if the rendering state is the AT preparation state, if the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, the AT preparation state is forcibly ended without shifting to the AT state and the rendering state is set by the initialization process. Are initialized to a non-AT state. That is, in the present embodiment, the situation in which it is advantageous for the player to perform the initialization processing based on the value of the clear counter 1920 is prevented from continuing for a long time. The threshold value of the clear counter 1920 can be set so that the number of medals acquired in the advantageous section (difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out medals) does not exceed a predetermined number. The number of medals to be acquired in is set not to exceed 3000. Specifically, the threshold value of the clear counter 1920 is a value corresponding to the number of games played, which is calculated by 3000 sheets / inclination value. Here, the inclination value is an expected value of the net increase in the number of medals per game by the assist time game and the bonus game, and in the present embodiment, the highest payout rate out of the six setting values of setting 1 to setting 6. In setting 6 where the expected value is high, the inclination value is 2 sheets. Therefore, the number of games in the advantageous section of the present embodiment is 1500 times (= 3000 pieces / 2 pieces), and 1500 times after the clear counter 1920 is set to "1" with the shift to the advantageous section. The threshold is set so that the advantageous section is ended when the number of games is counted. As described above, the period of the advantageous section depends on the upper limit of the number of medals to be obtained and the inclination value, and can be arbitrarily set depending on these designs. It should be noted that the threshold value of the clear counter 1920 can be set to any value as long as the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is 1500 or less, and may be a fixed value that does not depend on the inclination value.

  Then, in the present embodiment, based on the end of the advantageous section, a setting value storage area 1913, a credit information storage area 1914, a lottery flag storage area 1915, a game state storage provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. The area 1916, the RT state storage area 1917, and the ratio information storage area 1921 are designated as information holding areas, and initialization processing for initializing information stored in storage areas other than the information holding area of the main RAM is executed. Thus, in the main RAM, the information stored in the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919, and the clear counter 1920 is initialized. When the initialization process is performed at the end of the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter 1920 is initialized to the initial value (for example, 0), so that the value of the clear counter 1920 is a predetermined value (for example, 1) or more. As a result, the section indicator SEC that performs the advantageous section notification ends the advantageous section notification along with the initialization process.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the setting change mode, the setting value can be set between the setting values of 6 stages of setting 1 to setting 6, and based on the setting value being fixed in the setting changing mode, the main RAM of the main RAM is set. An initialization process for initializing a part of the storage area is executed, but in this case, the initialization processing is executed for the same storage area as the initialization target which is executed at the end of the advantageous section. That is, even when the initialization process is performed in the setting change mode, the setting value storage area 1913, the credit information storage area 1914, the lottery flag storage area 1915, and the game state storage area 1916 provided in the main RAM of the game information storage means 190a. , The RT state storage area 1917 and the ratio information storage area 1921 are designated as information storage areas, and information stored in storage areas other than the information storage area of the main RAM is initialized.

  In the game machine as in this embodiment, since the game cannot be played in the setting change mode, the lottery flag storage area 1915 and the game state storage area provided in the main RAM in the initialization processing in the setting change mode. 1916, even if the RT state storage area 1917 is initialized, it does not affect the progress of the game. On the other hand, since the initialization process at the end of the advantageous section is executed in the game mode, the lottery flag storage area 1915, the game state storage area 1916, and the RT state storage area 1917 provided in the main RAM are initialized. If this happens, the progress of the game will be seriously affected, and there will be an inconvenience that the technical standard for providing the game machine to the market cannot be satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the initialization processing in the setting change mode is limited to the information related to the control in the advantageous section, which is the information to be initialized at the end of the advantageous section. Achieved commonality. As described above, in the present embodiment, the initialization process performed at the end of the advantageous section and the initialization process performed in the setting change mode are made common so that the program storage area of the main ROM of the game information storage unit 190a can be stored. The size can be reduced, and the design environment of the gaming machine can be greatly improved.

  Note that in the present embodiment, the condition is that the setting value is fixed when the initialization process is performed in the setting change mode, but the initialization process may be performed when the gaming machine is started in the setting change mode. The initialization process may be performed when the operation performed on the reset switch RS for selecting the set value or the operation on the start lever SL for fixing the set value, whichever is performed first, is received. Various execution triggers may be appropriately adopted, such as initialization processing when returning from the setting change mode to the game mode.

  Further, at the end of the advantageous section or in the initialization process performed in the setting change mode, the initialization process of the sub RAM of the effect information storage unit 190b may be performed. In this case, all storage areas of the sub RAM may be initialized, or only some storage areas including the image buffer 1924 and the sound buffer 1925 of the sub RAM may be initialized. . Further, although one of the initialization processing at the end of the advantageous section and the initialization processing in the setting change mode performs the initialization processing of the sub RAM, the other may not perform the initialization processing of the sub RAM. Considering the reduction of the size of the storage area, it is preferable to make the initialization processing of these sub RAMs common.

  Further, the storage area designated as the information holding area in the main RAM when the initialization processing is executed may include a storage area for storing information necessary for stable operation of the gaming machine after the initialization processing. For example, a storage area for storing information about reel excitation, a storage area for storing information about errors, and the like can be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initialization process is executed by returning the production state to the non-AT state at the end of the BB state as the end condition of the advantageous section that does not depend on the value of the clear counter 1920. After the end, the advantageous section may be ended and the initialization process may be executed on condition that the predetermined RT state is entered without winning the AT lottery.

  For example, when the transition to the non-RT state is set as the end condition of the advantageous section, when the symbol combination showing the RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line in the AT end standby state, the state shifts to the non-AT state, but is cleared. If the counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the advantageous section continues and the advantageous section ends and the initialization process is executed when the non-RT state is entered due to the winning of one hand without winning the AT lottery. It By doing so, it is possible to generate a situation in which the user stays in the advantageous section even when the AT state ends and the non-AT state and the RT1 state.

  Further, for example, when the transition to the RT1 state is set as the end condition of the advantageous section, when one winning combination is won in the AT end standby state, the state shifts to the non-AT state, but the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value. If not, the advantageous section continues, and the advantageous section ends and the initialization process is performed when the state shifts to the RT1 state by the fact that the symbol combination showing the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line without winning the AT lottery. To be executed. In this way, it is possible to generate a situation in which the user stays in the advantageous section when the non-AT state and the non-RT state are maintained even after the AT state ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the BB state, it is possible to perform a bonus game in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than in the normal state, and the effect state is AT in the advantageous section. If it is in the state, it is possible to play an assist time game in which the correct batting order is notified when the batting order bell is won, and it is easier to win a small winning role of 8 pieces than in the non-AT state. By the bonus game and the assist time game in the AT state in the advantageous section, the game property that the player increases the number of medals in his hand is provided. Then, in the present embodiment, when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value while staying in the BB state in the advantageous section, it does not matter whether the ending condition is satisfied for the BB state. Instead, the advantageous section is ended and the initialization process is executed to return to the normal section where the assist time game cannot be performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the continuation of the advantageous section where the assist time game can be performed is limited, and particularly when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, even in the middle of the BB state. Since the initialization process is performed to return to the normal section, it is possible to prevent excessive acquisition of medals in the advantageous section, which greatly exceeds the designed expected value of 3,000 coins.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility of winning the AT lottery when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, and the random value obtained for the internal lottery in the game in which the big bonus (BB) is won. It decides whether or not to start the advantageous section based on, and if you do not win the AT lottery that was performed when the big bonus (BB) was won, the big bonus (BB) from the time when the big bonus (BB) was won The normal section is maintained until the BB state that shifts in accordance with the winning of the prize is completed, and if the AT lottery performed when the big bonus (BB) is won is won, it is advantageous along with the winning of the big bonus (BB). The interval is started and the clear counter 1920 is updated. That is, in the present embodiment, for the winning of the big bonus (BB) associated with the shift to the advantageous section where the assist time game can be performed, the clear counter in the BB state where the big bonus (BB) shifts due to winning By updating the value of 1920, it becomes possible to appropriately adjust the amount of medals acquired in the advantageous section and suppress the emissivity.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the advantageous section is always continued even after the big bonus (BB) is won, and the BB state to be shifted by the big bonus (BB) is always. The value of the clear counter 1920 is updated by setting the advantageous interval. By doing so, medals acquired in the BB state that are transferred by winning the big bonus (BB) won in the advantageous section will be included in the medals acquired in the advantageous section. It is possible to prevent the number of medals from being excessively exceeded by exceeding the expected acquisition value of 3000 cards.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, an internal lottery for the big bonus (BB) is performed, and as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the big bonus (BB) is won. It is designed to shift to the BB established state based on that, and to shift to the BB state based on the winning of the big bonus (BB). However, as shown in FIG. 16, when the gaming state is the normal state in the normal section. While performing the AT lottery, when the game state is the BB established state or the BB state, the AT lottery is not executed even in the normal section. For example, in the BB established state, there may be a case where a normal replay 1, cherry, or watermelon winning mode is obtained in the internal lottery, but even when these winning modes are obtained, the gaming state is the BB established state. As a result, the AT lottery will not be executed, and in the BB state, the normal lottery 1, cherry, watermelon, and big bonus (BB) winning modes will not be obtained, so the AT lottery will not be executed. Absent. That is, after the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, if the AT lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is not won, the winning big bonus (BB) is won to win the big bonus. In a gaming machine in which an assist time game can be performed while a big bonus (BB) is provided as a lottery target because an opportunity to transition to an advantageous section cannot be obtained until the BB state that is transitioned by winning a bonus (BB) is completed. It is possible to give the player motivation to positively win the won big bonus (BB). Also, in the BB state, in order to perform a bonus game in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is increased, if the winning mode of some small winning combinations is obtained, the AT lottery may be won. However, if the winning probability of the small winning combination in the BB state increases, the winning probability of the AT lottery in the normal section substantially fluctuates, but in the present embodiment, the gaming state In the BB state, by not performing the AT lottery even in the normal section, the winning probability of the AT lottery in the normal section can be made constant and the fairness of the game can be secured.

  In the BB established state, the AT lottery may not be performed because the winning mode that triggers the AT lottery cannot be obtained. For example, the AT lottery may be performed only when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state. If configured to execute, in the BB established state, it is possible to prevent the AT lottery from being performed because the winning mode in which the big bonus (BB) is won is not obtained. In the BB state, there may be a winning mode that can be obtained even in the normal state, but the AT lottery may not be performed because the gaming state is not the normal state (because it is the BB state). For example, an AT lottery is provided because an internal lottery table is provided so that a wining mode of watermelon or cherry can be obtained even in the BB state, and the gaming state is not the normal state even if the watermelon or cherry is won in the internal lottery in the BB state. You can prevent it from happening.

  Although the value of the clear counter 1920 is updated in the BB established state even in the advantageous section, it is preferable that the AT lottery and the additional lottery are not performed. In this way, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the clear counter 1920 continues to be updated without being able to undergo the AT lottery or the additional lottery until the big bonus (BB) is won, so that in the advantageous section. It is possible to give the player motivation to positively win the won big bonus (BB).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning mode of the replay (normal replay 2, batting order replays 1 to 12, special replay) in which the winning probability varies depending on the change of the RT state is prevented from winning the AT lottery. On the other hand, in the replay winning mode (normal replay 1) in which the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state, the winning probability of the AT lottery is set to be constant regardless of the change of the RT state, and the variation of the RT state shows the winning of the AT lottery. It does not affect the probability. As described above, in the present embodiment, the RT state is changed between a plurality of types of RT states, and the winning section of the replay in which the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state is obtained, and the transition is made to the advantageous section. While there are cases, the control relating to the transition to the advantageous zone is performed so as not to shift to the advantageous zone on the basis of obtaining the winning mode of the replay in which the winning probability varies depending on the RT state. .

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of small wins (betling order bell 1-bating order bell 9, watermelon, cherry, common bell) and bonuses (regular bonus (RB), big bonus (BB)) change in the RT state. It is fixed regardless of the fact that the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state, and there is a case where the winning combination of the small win or the bonus is also selected in the AT lottery. The AT lottery is carried out when a watermelon, cherry or big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the normal section, it is possible to win the AT lottery only when the winning mode in which the winning probability does not change due to the change of the RT state is obtained. Even if players are swapped while staying in, the opportunity to receive AT lottery can be fairly imparted. Can be secured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probabilities obtained by the internal lottery for the common bell and the regular bonus (RB) are changed according to the set value, so that the expected winning value of the 14-small winning combination and the RB state are achieved. As the transition rate is affected by the set value and the higher the set value, the higher the ball output rate becomes, the normal replay 1, watermelon, and cherry, which are the winning modes that trigger the AT lottery in the normal section. , And the big bonus (BB) are in a winning mode in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value. That is, in the present embodiment, while changing the payout rate according to the set value, the AT lottery is performed with a certain probability without being affected by the set value in the normal section, and any set value is shifted to the advantageous section. Are given equal opportunities to do so.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the assist time game is performed in the situation where the player stays in the RT3 state where the special replay can be obtained in the advantageous section, and the assist is performed based on the fact that the special replay is won by the internal lottery in the assist time game. An additional lottery is held to increase the number of times the time game is executed. In the present embodiment, the special replay is subject to the lottery in the internal lottery only in the RT3 state, but by providing an opportunity to additionally win the special replay in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value, the assist time game is provided. It is possible to improve the playability of the assist time game while preventing the degree of advantage associated with the setting value from being affected.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the production state is the AT state in the advantageous section, the lottery is performed in addition even when the watermelon or cherry is won, but the winning mode of these small wins varies depending on the set value. I try not to. That is, in the present embodiment, since the winning probability does not change depending on the set value, the watermelon, the cherry, and the special replay are set as the winning mode to be the winning trigger of the additional lottery, and therefore, at any setting value. In the advantageous section, the opportunity to add to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 can be given equally.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal replay 1 in which the winning probability does not change depending on the RT state and the special replay in which the winning probability changes depending on the RT state, the replay 1 is included in any winning mode, When the normal replay 1 is won, the replay 1 wins, while when the special replay is won, the replay 1 does not win and the replay 4 wins. And while there is an opportunity to move to the advantageous section when the normal replay 1 is won in the normal section, even if the special replay is won in the normal section, it does not move to the advantageous section, and the special replay is won in the advantageous section. In this case, while there is an opportunity to increase the number of executions of the assist time game, even if the normal replay 1 is won in the advantageous section, the additional time does not occur. That is, according to the present embodiment, when the replay 4 is won in the normal section, the AT lottery is not expected to be won, and when the replay 1 is won in the normal section, the AT lottery is expected to be won and the advantageous section is advantageous. It is designed so that when the player wins the replay 1 in the above, he cannot expect to win the additional lottery, and when he wins the replay 4 in the advantageous section, he can expect the winning of the additional lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of bonuses are provided and some of the bonuses are won, it may be an opportunity to shift to the advantageous section, but the rest of the bonuses are not triggered to be shifted to the advantageous section. . Specifically, by providing a regular bonus (RB) and a big bonus (BB), the AT lottery is not performed in the normal section when the regular bonus (RB) is won, and the AT is used in the normal section when the big bonus (BB) is won. A lottery is conducted, and it is configured to shift to an advantageous section by winning the AT lottery. In this way, even if the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal section, the AT lottery is not performed even in the normal section in the RB established state or the RB state. Therefore, the regular bonus (RB) won in the normal section is Even if you win, the RB state that does not shift to the advantageous section but shifts due to regular bonus (RB) winning is set to the normal section, and if you win the big bonus (BB) and win the AT lottery in the normal section, The BB state that shifts due to the winning of the big bonus (BB) is set to the advantageous section.

  In the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) varies depending on the set value, when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section, the advantageous section is maintained even in the RB state. However, if there is no difference in the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB), the regular bonus (RB) winning or winning in the advantageous section is used as the end condition of the advantageous section. Can also be configured to always be set to the normal section.

  Then, as in this embodiment, a plurality of types of bonuses are provided, and some bonuses can be an opportunity to shift to the advantageous section, but the remaining bonuses are not an opportunity to transition to the advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 8 (B), with respect to the regular bonus (RB) that does not trigger the shift to the advantageous section, the winning probability in the internal lottery may change according to the set value, but the trigger to shift to the advantageous section. With regard to the big bonus (BB) that can be, the probability of winning in the internal lottery does not change depending on the set value, and the winning probability according to the set value depends on the difference in the winning probability according to the set value provided for the bonus. It is possible to prevent the setting difference from occurring in the transition rate to the advantageous section while changing the rate. Further, in the present embodiment, even if a regular bonus (RB) with a difference in winning probability is won, additional lottery is not carried out in an advantageous section, and an additional lottery is performed when a winning mode with no difference in winning probability is obtained. I'm trying to do. Therefore, in the advantageous section, the opportunity to add to the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 can be equally given regardless of the set value, and the advantage degree associated with the assist time game does not change according to the set value. can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case has been described as an example where the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) provided as bonuses are individually elected, but the bonus and the small win overlap. There are multiple types of winning modes that include the same bonus, such as a winning mode in which the same bonus is won, and a winning mode in which the bonus and replay are duplicated, and some of the multiple winning modes that include these same bonuses. The winning probability changes according to the setting value, and the winning probability does not change depending on the setting value for the remaining winning modes, so that the higher the setting value, the higher the winning probability of the bonus. May be. Also in this case, if a bonus winning mode in which the winning probability does not change depending on the set value is obtained, AT lottery or additional lottery can be executed, while a winning mode of the bonus in which the winning probability changes according to the set value If it is obtained, the AT lottery and the additional lottery are not executed. In this way, the winning mode of the bonus with a difference in setting does not affect the medal acquisition performance associated with the assist time game, but the bonus machine medal acquisition performance improves the medal acquisition performance of the gaming machine. A setting difference can be provided. For example, a single bonus mode in which the regular bonus (RB) is independently won and a duplicate win mode in which the regular bonus (RB) is normally overlapped with the Replay 1 are provided, and the single win mode depends on the set value. Although the AT lottery and the additional lottery will not be triggered, the overlapping win mode will not change the winning probability depending on the setting value, but if the AT lottery and the additional lottery are triggered, the regular bonus ( While changing the winning probability of RB) according to the set value, in the winning mode including the regular bonus (RB), the lottery for increasing the number of times the assist time game is executed in the advantageous zone and the number of executions of the assist time game in the advantageous zone are executed. Will be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an advantageous section notification is not performed in the normal section, and an advantageous section notification is provided in the advantageous section, and the section indicator SEC is provided which can identify whether or not the driver stays in the advantageous section. Specifically, by making the lighting state of the LED built in the section indicator SEC different from that of the normal section in the advantageous section, it is notified that the user is staying in the advantageous section, and the AT lottery can be executed in the advantageous section. In the situation, it is possible to know whether the player stays in the normal section or the advantageous section.

  Particularly, in the present embodiment, when the AT lottery performed when the big bonus (BB) is won is won, the advantageous section is continued after the end of the BB state which shifts with the winning of the big bonus (BB). The assist time game can be performed by the assist time game after the end of the BB state because it is possible to identify whether the player stays in the normal section or the advantageous section in the BB state by the lighting state of the section display SEC. It is possible to prevent the situation in which the player is replaced with the end of the BB state despite the fact that the game can be performed, and the fairness of the game can be secured.

  Also, in the present embodiment, when the batting order bell or batting order replay is won in the AT preparation state or AT state, batting order bell (when batting order bell is won) or batting order replay (when batting order replay is won) in the present embodiment. The game information indicating the correct batting order according to the type of, the game information indicating the result of the internal lottery, or the game information indicating the winning combination may be controlled to be displayed on the game information display section DS. In this case, the game information can be displayed while the reel is rotating on the credit information display unit for displaying the number of credits of medals, the payout display unit for displaying the number of payouts of medals, in the game information display section DS. When the credit indicator or the payout indicator is also used as the instruction indicator for displaying the operation instruction information regarding the stop operation, the section indicator SEC may also be used. For example, when the credit indicator or the payout indicator is composed of a 7-segment indicator, operation instruction information is indicated by a 7-segment display mode for displaying numbers and the like, and a dot display section for displaying a decimal point or the like is turned on. It may be possible to indicate whether or not the user stays in the advantageous section by turning off the light.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for the AT lottery and the additional lottery, the random number for the internal lottery is used to determine the win / fail, but when the predetermined lottery result is obtained in the internal lottery, the AT lottery or the additional lottery is performed. May be determined by referring to a lottery table in which an exclusive random number value is acquired and the acquired random number value is associated with either winning or losing.

  In the present embodiment, the clear counter 1920 is updated every time a game is played, and the value of the clear counter 1920 corresponds to the number of games in the advantageous section. It may be updated according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals. By doing so, it is possible to manage whether or not to end the advantageous section with a so-called difference number (obtained number) obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of paid out medals.

  For example, based on winning the AT lottery, the clear counter 1920 is set to a value of “3000” corresponding to 3000 medals, which is the difference in the number of medals, which is the condition for ending the advantageous section, and one game is played in the advantageous section. The number of medals to be paid out when the small win is won and the medals are paid out Decrement update is performed by subtracting the value corresponding to the clear counter 1920 from the value of the clear counter 1920, and it is advantageous when the value of the clear counter 1920 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0) (becomes less than the threshold value). The section may be ended.

  In addition, for example, a predetermined value (for example, 3) is set in the clear counter 1920 based on winning the AT lottery, and in the advantageous section, the number of medals inserted (regular number of insertions) every time one game is played. Decrement update is performed by subtracting a value corresponding to the value from the clear counter 1920, and an increment corresponding to the value of the clear counter 1920 is added to the value corresponding to the payout number of medals when a small winning combination is won and medals are paid out. The update is performed, and the advantageous section is ended based on that the value of the clear counter 1920 reaches a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the difference number of 3000: 3000 sheets) (or exceeds the threshold value). You may do it. In this example, the predetermined value is not set in the clear counter 1920 when the AT lottery is won, and the clear counter 1920 is updated from the initial value “0” in the advantageous section to reach the threshold value “3000”. The advantageous section may be ended based on what has been done (or has exceeded “3000”).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT end determination counter 1919 counts the number of games in the AT state, but the value of the AT end determination counter 1919 is updated according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals. The termination of the AT state may be managed by a so-called difference number obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of paid out items.

  When counting the number of medals difference in the AT end determination counter 1919 and the clear counter 1920, when the replay is won, the payout number of medals is treated as “0”, and the next game of the game in which the replay is won ( In the replay game, it is desirable not to update the counter by treating the number of inserted medals as "0".

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is performed when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, but the AT lottery is not performed when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, and the BB state is set in the advantageous section. If it is, AT lottery may be performed. To be more specific, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, the AT lottery is not performed, so that the player stays in the normal section in the BB state that is shifted by winning the big bonus (BB). However, if the player wins the big bonus (BB) in the advantageous section, and if the value of the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the player stays in the advantageous section in the BB state that is shifted by the winning of the big bonus (BB). In this case, the AT lottery can be executed in the game in the BB state. In this case, the internal lottery table referenced in the BB state may be provided with winning modes such as cherry and watermelon, and AT lottery may be performed when these winning modes are obtained. Since the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) varies depending on the set value, even if the player stays in the RB state in the advantageous section, the AT lottery is not performed in this RB state. In this way, it is possible to provide a game specification in which the AT lottery cannot be taken in the BB state in the normal section, but the AT lottery can be taken in the BB state in the advantageous section. When a big bonus (BB) is won in a situation where an assist time game is being played in an advantageous section, an additional lottery is carried out instead of the AT lottery in the BB state where the big bonus (BB) is changed along with the winning of the big bonus (BB). On the other hand, on the other hand, if the regular bonus (RB) is won in a situation where the assist time game is being played in the advantageous section, the bonus is added in the RB state in which the regular bonus (RB) shifts with the winning of the regular bonus (RB). The lottery may not be performed. When the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the BB state in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and initialization processing is performed even if the ending condition of the BB state is not satisfied, and the normal section In the BB state, even if you were able to win the AT lottery by staying in the advantageous section before the initialization process, but by staying in the normal section after the initialization process, Since the AT lottery cannot be performed in the BB state, it is possible to prevent the advantageous section from being continued for a long time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small winning combination is increased in the BB state, but in the BB state, the lottery flags of all the small winning combinations are forcibly set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal drawing. In the game in the BB state, the bonus game may be performed by making the pull-in range narrower than the other reels with respect to any one or more of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Note that this BB state belongs to a so-called second character special operating device continuous operation device, and the number of medals paid out in the bonus game in this BB state is not included in the continuous character ratio, It is included only in the character ratio.

  In this case, when the gaming state is the BB state, the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are rotated within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed, corresponding to the pressed stop button. The inner reel stops, but for the third reel R3, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 75 ms after the stop button B3 is pressed. When the rotating third reel R3 is stopped within 75 ms after the stop button is pressed, the stopped position of the rotating third reel R3 is such that the third reel R3 stops after the stop button B3 is pressed. The number of frames required to execute is determined in the range of 0 to 1 frame (predetermined pull-in range). Then, the reel control means 130 corresponds to the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set in the winning state on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating third reel R3 corresponding to the stop button B3 that is pressed in the BB state. When the symbol is located within the range of 0 to 1 frame with respect to the display position on the activated line when the stop button B3 is pressed, the lottery flag is set to the winning state. Control is performed to stop the rotating third reel R3 corresponding to the stop button B3 that has been pressed so that the corresponding symbol is displayed at the display position on the activated line.

  In this mode, in the BB state, it is possible to perform a game in which the small win is always won in each game, and the player holds the game in the BB state and the assist time game in the advantageous section. We provide amusement by increasing the number of media. Then, also in this mode, the continuation of the advantageous section in which the assist time game can be performed is limited, and when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value, a predetermined initial value is set even in the middle of the BB state. It is possible to prevent excessive acquisition of medals in the advantageous section by significantly exceeding the expected acquisition value by designing it so that it is returned to the normal section, so it is preferable to acquire medals. It becomes possible to adjust the performance and suppress the emissivity.

  In addition, an internal lottery table is provided so that the batting bell can be won in the RB state or the BB state, and when the batting order bell is won in the RB state or the BB state, a winning assistance assistance effect is provided to inform the correct batting order. In the normal section, in the RB state or the BB state, it is possible not to notify the correct batting order by prohibiting the winning assistance production when the batting order bell is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the AT termination condition based on the value of the AT termination determination counter 1919 is satisfied, the AT termination waiting state is entered and then the non-AT state is entered, but the AT termination waiting state is not provided. Alternatively, when the termination condition of the AT state is satisfied, the state may be changed to the non-AT state regardless of the RT state.

  In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is performed in the non-AT state to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state. However, the CZ state is provided as the effect state, and the AT lottery is not performed in the non-AT state. To determine whether to shift to the CZ state (another example of the special effect state), perform AT lottery in the CZ state, and shift the effect state to the AT state based on winning the AT lottery. May be. Even when the CZ state is provided, the effect state is fixed to the non-AT state in the normal section, the CZ state can be set in the advantageous section, and the non-AT state does not include the CZ state.

  FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine in the embodiment in which the CZ state is provided as the effect state.

  In this mode, the CZ end determination counter 1926 is provided in the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a, and the privilege granting unit 175 responds to the result of the internal lottery instead of the AT lottery when the effect state is the non-AT state. By performing a CZ lottery (another example of a specific lottery) and winning the CZ lottery, the effect state is shifted to the CZ state as shown in FIG. 18, and the AT lottery is performed in the CZ state according to the result of the internal lottery. It is determined whether or not to shift to the AT state. The winning opportunity for the CZ lottery and the winning opportunity for the AT lottery may be the same or different. Below, the winning opportunity for the CZ lottery will be the normal replay 1, watermelon, cherry, and big bonus (BB) wins, and the winning opportunity for the AT lottery will be the normal replay 1, special replays, and big bonus (BB) wins. As described below. Regarding the CZ lottery, it will be performed when a common bell, a regular bonus (RB), and a lottery result different from the lose (lottery result without setting difference) are obtained in the internal lottery, but usually replay 1, watermelon, cherry, Refer to the CZ lottery table (stored in the main lottery table storage area 1910) in which the winning is associated with a part of the random number value for the internal lottery associated with the big bonus (BB). It is decided, and the AT lottery is performed when the common bell, the regular bonus (RB), and the lottery result different from the lose (lottery result without setting difference) are obtained in the internal lottery, but the normal replay 1 and the special replay Wins correspond to some of the random numbers associated with and all of the random numbers associated with the big bonus (BB) Spruce is determined with reference to the AT lottery table that has been kicked. That is, in this example, there is a possibility of winning the CZ lottery only when winning the normal replay 1, watermelon, cherry and big bonus (BB) in the normal section, and the normal replay 1, special replay, big bonus (BB) in the advantageous section. There is a possibility of winning the AT lottery only at the time of winning.

  As described above, also in the present example, the RT state is changed between a plurality of types of RT states, and the winning period of the normal replay 1 in which the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state is obtained, and the transition is made to the advantageous section. While there are cases, the transition to the advantageous section is based on the fact that the winning mode of the replay (normal replay 2, batting order replay 1 to batting order replay 12, special replay) in which the winning probability changes depending on the RT state is obtained. In order to prevent this, control is performed regarding the transition to the advantageous section.

  Then, when the prize giving means 175 wins the CZ lottery, the CZ end determination counter 1926 sets a predetermined value (for example, 32) corresponding to the number of games (for example, 32 times), which is an end condition, to play the game in the CZ state. A constant value (for example, 1) is subtracted from the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 every time it is performed. Then, when the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied and the effect state is returned to the non-AT state. On the other hand, when the AT lottery is won before the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches the threshold value, the CZ state end condition is satisfied, and in this case, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 is set to "0". At the same time, after the end of the CZ state, the AT preparation state is entered. In the CZ state, the winning assistance production is performed so as to guide the RT state to the RT3 state, but the winning assistance production is not performed when the batting order bell is won. Therefore, in order to maintain the RT3 state in which the special replay, which is one of the triggers for winning the AT lottery, can be won, it is necessary to predict the correct batting order and perform a stop operation when the batting order bell is won. Even if a stop operation is performed in an incorrect answer order when the batting order bell is won and the RT state falls, the winning assistance production is performed so as to guide the RT state to the RT3 state as long as the player stays in the CZ state. That is, in the CZ state, maintaining the RT3 state as much as possible increases the possibility of winning the AT lottery.

  Particularly in this example, as described above, when the CZ state is in the advantageous zone, the RT state is guided to the RT3 state in which the special replay can be obtained, and the game for acquiring the right of the assist time game is performed, and the CZ is performed. In the game in the state, when the normal replay 1 or the special replay is won by the internal lottery, the AT lottery determines whether or not to grant the right for the assist time game.

  As described above, in this example, not only is a random number value that wins the AT lottery assigned to the regular replay 1 that is the lottery target in all RT states, the lottery target is only in the RT3 state, but the winning probability depends on the set value. Even if the special replay does not change, by assigning a random number value that wins the AT lottery, it improves the playability of the assist time game while preventing the advantage degree associated with the assist time game from being affected by the set value. be able to.

  Further, when the CZ state ends without winning the AT lottery, the privilege granting means 175 restores the production state to the non-AT state and continues to update the clear counter 1920 until the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied. Do it. In this example, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, if the CZ lottery that was performed when the big bonus (BB) was won is won, the performance state is accompanied by the end of the BB state. Will continue the advantageous section by shifting to the CZ state, but if the CZ lottery performed at the time of winning the big bonus (BB) is not won, the production state is in the non-AT state with the end of the BB state. By returning to (1), the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, and even if the value of the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the advantageous period ends and the initialization process is performed.

  Also in this example, at the end of the advantageous section and in the setting change mode, the main RAM of the game information storage unit 190a is subjected to an initialization process in which the same storage area is initialized, and specifically, the game information. A setting value storage area 1913, a credit information storage area 1914, a lottery flag storage area 1915, a game status storage area 1916, an RT status storage area 1917, and a ratio information storage area 1921, which are provided in the main RAM of the storage unit 190a, are information storage areas. By executing the initialization process for initializing the information stored in the storage area other than the information holding area of the main RAM, the effect state storage area 1918, the AT end determination counter 1919 in the main RAM, It is stored in the clear counter 1920 and the CZ end determination counter 1926. To initialize the broadcast.

  Further, in the present example, as shown in FIG. 19, if the player wins the CZ lottery in the normal section and shifts to the advantageous section, the AT section is selected in the advantageous section and the game for acquiring the right to play the assist time game is performed. The AT lottery is not carried out in the normal section regardless of the game state in which the player is staying, and the CZ lottery is carried out when the game state is the normal state in the normal section. When is in the BB established state or the BB state, the CZ lottery is not executed even in the normal section, and neither the CZ lottery nor the AT lottery is executed in the internal waiting section. That is, after the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, if the CZ lottery performed when the big bonus (BB) is won is not won, the big bonus (BB) is won and the big bonus (BB) is won. Because you cannot get the opportunity to move to the advantageous section until you finish the BB state that shifts due to the prize winning, you can win the big bonus in the gaming machine that can perform the assist time game while setting the big bonus (BB) as the lottery target. The player can be motivated to actively win (BB). In addition, in the BB state, in order to perform a bonus game in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is increased, when the winning mode of some small winning combinations is obtained, the CZ lottery may be won, even in the BB state. If the CZ lottery is performed, the winning probability of the CZ lottery in the normal section will substantially change as the winning probability of the small winning combination in the BB state increases, but in the present embodiment, When the gaming state is the BB state, by not performing the CZ lottery even in the normal section, the winning probability of the CZ lottery in the normal section can be fixed and the fairness of the game can be secured.

  Note that in the BB established state, the CZ lottery may not be performed because the winning mode that triggers the CZ lottery cannot be obtained. For example, the CZ lottery is performed only when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state. According to this structure, in the BB established state, it is possible to prevent the CZ lottery from being performed because the winning mode in which the big bonus (BB) is won is not obtained. In the BB state, there is a case where a winning mode can be obtained even in the normal state, but the CZ lottery may not be performed because the game state is not the normal state (because it is the BB state). For example, an internal lottery table is provided so that a wining mode of watermelons and cherries can be obtained even in the BB state, and even if watermelons and cherries are won in the internal lottery in the BB state, the gaming state is not in the normal state, so the CZ lottery is performed. You can prevent it from happening.

  Further, it is preferable that the value of the clear counter 1920 is updated but the CZ lottery is not performed in the BB established state even in the advantageous section. In this way, if the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous section, the CZ lottery cannot be taken until the big bonus (BB) is won, but the clear counter 1920 is continuously updated. The player can be motivated to actively win the big bonus (BB). Further, it is preferable that the value of the clear counter 1920 is updated but the CZ lottery or the like is not performed in the RB established state even in the advantageous section. In this way, it is not possible to win the regular bonus (RB) in the advantageous section and to have the opportunity to take the CZ lottery until the RB state ends, but since the clear counter 1920 is continuously updated, The player can be motivated to actively win the winning regular bonus (RB).

  In this example, the CZ lottery is executed when the player stays in the normal section in the normal state, but in the normal state, the type of replay targeted for the lottery and the winning probability of the replay are determined according to the RT state. Although it is different, for regular replay 1, regardless of the RT state, it is supposed to win with a certain probability, small roles (bat order bell 1-bat order bell 9, watermelon, cherry, common bell), The winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) and the big bonus (BB) is constant regardless of the change of the RT state, and the winning mode in which the winning probability does not change depending on the change of the RT state is adopted as the execution opportunity of the CZ lottery. In particular, in this example, if the regular replay 1, watermelon, cherry or big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the player can win the CZ lottery. It is way. That is, in this example, in the normal section, even if the player is switched in any of the RT states in which the player stays, the opportunity to shift to the CZ state can be imparted fairly. , It is possible to ensure fairness when the players are switched in the normal section.

  Further, in this aspect, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section is started by performing the CZ lottery, and the CZ lottery performed when the big bonus (BB) is won. If you do not win, the normal section is maintained from the time of winning the big bonus (BB) to the end of the BB state that shifts with the winning of the big bonus (BB), and when you win the big bonus (BB) When the winning CZ lottery is won, the advantageous section is started with the winning of the big bonus (BB), and the clear counter 1920 is updated. That is, also in the examples shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, with respect to the winning of the big bonus (BB) associated with the shift to the advantageous section, the value of the clear counter 1920 is changed in the BB state where the big bonus (BB) shifts due to winning. By updating the medal amount, it is possible to appropriately adjust the amount of medals acquired in the advantageous section and suppress the fireability.

  Also in this example, a regular bonus (RB) and a big bonus (BB) are provided as the bonus winning modes, and the big bonus (BB) has the same winning probability at any set value, while the regular bonus (RB) ), The winning probability fluctuates according to the set value, and while the winning of the big bonus (BB) is used as a trigger for executing the CZ lottery in the normal section and the AT lottery in the advantageous section, the regular bonus (RB) ), The CZ lottery and the AT lottery are not performed. Therefore, also in this example, while changing the payout rate in accordance with the set value by the regular bonus (RB) having a difference in the winning probability, the transition rate from the normal section to the advantageous section or the AT state in the advantageous section is obtained. The transition rate of does not change depending on the set value, and it is possible to prevent the advantage degree associated with the assist time game from changing according to the set value.

  Further, in this mode, as shown in FIG. 18, the value of the clear counter 1920 is the threshold value “1500” when the privilege granting means 175 stays in the AT preparation state, the AT state, or the AT end standby state. When the value of the clear counter 1920 reaches “1501”, the non-AT state is restored by the initialization process associated with the end of the advantageous period, as in the case of the above embodiment, and the CZ state is reached. Even when the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value "1500" in the situation where the user is staying at, the non-AT state is shifted by the initialization process accompanying the end of the advantageous section.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, in this mode, the CZ state is always passed from the non-AT state to the AT state, and the privilege granting means 175 stays in the normal section as shown in FIG. In the normal section, the advantageous section is generated based on winning the CZ lottery, and the advantageous section is maintained if the value of the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value even if the CZ state ends. Therefore, even if the CZ state ends, there is a case where the effect state stays in the non-AT state while maintaining the advantageous section, and even in the advantageous section, if the effect state is the non-AT state, the CZ lottery is performed. In addition, in order to shift to the AT state, it is not always necessary to go through the CZ state, but in the non-AT state, an AT lottery may be performed to shift to the AT state without going through the CZ state.

  Further, in this aspect, when the batting order replay is won in the CZ state, game information corresponding to the type of batting order replay is displayed on the game information display section DS, and the pressing order indicated by (or suggesting) the gaming information (correct batting order) ) May be notified by the effect control means 180 by a winning assistance effect.

  Further, in this aspect, in the CZ state, a continuous lottery for deciding whether to continue the CZ state is performed, and if the continuous lottery is won, the CZ state is continued, and if the result of the continuous lottery is lost. The CZ state may be ended and the effect state may be returned to the non-AT state. For example, the continuous lottery is performed based on the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaching the threshold value, and when the continuous lottery is won, the CZ end determination counter 1926 is reset to a predetermined value (for example, 32). The CZ state may be continued by repeating the continuous lottery until the AT lottery is won in the game after the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches the threshold value or the result of the continuous lottery is lost. A game may be played, or continuous lottery may be played for each game in the CZ state.

  Further, for example, when the player wins the CZ lottery, the effect state is set to the non-AT state until the RT state is changed to the RT3 state, and the effect state is changed to the CZ state based on the transition to the RT3 state. Until the value stored in the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches a threshold value, the winning assistance is performed when the batting order bell is won, and after the value in the CZ end determination counter 1926 reaches the threshold value, winning assistance is performed when the batting order bell is won. The CZ state may be ended based on the fact that the RT state has fallen to the non-RT state or the RT1 state (the specific symbol combination is displayed on the activated line) without performing the effect, Even if the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 has not reached the threshold value, the CZ state is ended even if the RT state falls to the non-RT state or the RT1 state. Unishi may be. Alternatively, an RT state for the CZ state (RT state in which the special replay can be won) may be separately prepared, and a game in the CZ state may be performed in the RT state.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the advantageous section is continued even after the CZ state ends, and the advantageous section does not end depending on the change in the RT state, but after the CZ state ends, the CZ lottery is won. Without doing so, the advantageous section may be ended on the condition that the RT state has changed, and the initialization process may be executed at the end of the advantageous section. Even in this case, it is possible to generate the situation of staying in the advantageous section in the non-AT state even after the end of the CZ state.

  For example, if the player stays in the non-RT state at the end of the CZ state, the RT state does not change even if one winning combination is won in the game after the CZ state ends, so the clear counter 1920 sets the threshold value. If it does not exceed, the advantageous section continues and the advantageous section ends and the initialization process is executed when the state shifts to the RT1 state because the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank is displayed on the activated line.

  Further, for example, if the player stays in the RT1 state at the end of the CZ state, the RT state does not change even if a symbol combination showing an RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line in the game after the CZ state ends. , If the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the advantageous section continues, and when the symbol combination showing the RT variation blank is displayed on the activated line, the state shifts to the RT1 state or the prize of the replay 2 causes the RT2 state. When the process shifts to, the advantageous section ends and the initialization process is executed.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the random number value for the internal lottery is used for the CZ lottery so as to determine the win or failure. The random number value may be acquired, and the winning or failure may be determined by referring to a lottery table in which the acquired random number value is associated with either winning or losing.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the CZ end determination counter 1926 is decremented and updated in the CZ state, but it may be incremented and updated. For example, based on winning the CZ lottery, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 is initialized to an initial value “0”, and in the CZ state, the value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 is set every time a game is played. The value of the CZ end determination counter 1926 has reached a threshold value (for example, a value corresponding to the number of games of 32:32 times) by performing an increment update to add a constant value “1” corresponding to one game. The CZ state may be terminated based on

  In the normal section, depending on the set value, the CZ lottery is not performed when the big bonus (BB) in which the winning probability in the internal lottery does not change is won, but in the advantageous section, the CZ lottery is performed when the big bonus (BB) is won, If the CZ lottery is won, the AT lottery may be performed in the BB state. To be more specific, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal section, the CZ lottery is not performed, so that the player stays in the normal section in the BB state in which the big bonus (BB) shifts due to winning. However, if the player wins the big bonus (BB) in the advantageous section, and if the value of the clear counter 1920 does not exceed the threshold value, the player stays in the advantageous section in the BB state in which the big bonus (BB) shifts to a prize and the big If the CZ lottery is won when the bonus (BB) is won, the AT lottery can be executed in the game in the BB state. In this case, the internal lottery table referenced in the BB state may be provided with winning modes such as cherry and watermelon, and AT lottery may be performed when these winning modes are obtained. Since the winning probability of the regular bonus (RB) varies depending on the set value, even if the player stays in the RB state in the advantageous section, the CZ lottery is not performed in the RB state. In this way, the AT lottery cannot be taken in the BB state in the normal section, but the AT lottery can be taken in the BB state in the advantageous section if the CZ lottery is won when the big bonus (BB) is won. A game specification can be provided. When a big bonus (BB) is won in a situation where an assist time game is being played in an advantageous section, an additional lottery is carried out instead of the AT lottery in the BB state where the big bonus (BB) is changed along with the winning of the big bonus (BB). On the other hand, on the other hand, if the regular bonus (RB) is won in a situation where the assist time game is being played in the advantageous section, the bonus is added in the RB state in which the regular bonus (RB) shifts with the winning of the regular bonus (RB). The lottery may not be performed. When the value of the clear counter 1920 exceeds the threshold value in the BB state in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and initialization processing is performed even if the ending condition of the BB state is not satisfied, and the normal section In the BB state in which the CZ lottery was won when the big bonus (BB) was won, even if the AT lottery can be taken by staying in the advantageous section before the initialization process, Since the AT lottery cannot be taken in the BB state due to staying in the normal section after the conversion processing, it is possible to prevent the advantageous section from being unduly continued for a long time. If the big bonus (BB) is won in the advantageous zone, the AT lottery may be taken in the BB state without performing the CZ lottery. Even in this case, the regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous zone. However, the CZ lottery may not be performed, and the AT lottery may not be performed even in the RB state.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
RS reset switch, SS setting change switch,
EU power supply unit, ES power switch, SP speaker,
PS Reel unit storage space, MAIN main board, SUB sub board,
HP hopper unit, MT medal storage tank, BT surplus medal storage tank,
SEC section indicator, RAT ratio indicator R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1 to B3 stop buttons,
MI medal slot, MO medal payout slot, MP medal tray,
100 game control means,
103 setting changing means, 105 input receiving means, 110 random number generating means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
173 RT control means, 175 privilege giving means, 177 ratio calculating means,
180 effect control means,
190a game information storage means, 1910 main lottery table storage area,
1911 stop control table storage area, 1912 winning determination table storage area,
1913 setting value storage area, 1914 credit information storage area,
1915 lottery flag storage area, 1916 game state storage area,
1917 RT state storage area, 1918 production state storage area,
1919 AT end determination counter, 1920 clear counter,
1921 ratio information storage area, 1926 CZ end determination counter,
190b production information storage means, 1922 production data storage area,
1923 sub lottery table storage area,
1924 image buffer, 1925 sound buffer,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
325 payout medal detection switch, 330 display device, 340 sound device

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels on the outer surface of which multiple types of symbols are arranged,
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles are won,
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game, and performing a control to stop the spinning reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation,
In a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determining unit that determines that a winning combination has been won, based on that a symbol combination showing a predetermined winning pattern for each winning combination is displayed on the activated line,
It is possible to set a normal section in which the production state cannot change and an advantageous section in which the production state can change between multiple types of production states, and based on the fact that a specific lottery was performed in the normal section and a specific lottery was won Start the advantageous section, update the value of the clear counter regardless of the effect state in the advantageous section, and change the effect state to the special effect state under predetermined conditions to play the assist time game, and the value of the clear counter is A privilege giving means for ending the advantageous section based on reaching a predetermined value and performing an initialization process for initializing the information stored in a part of the storage area of the storage means, and then returning to the normal section;
Production control means for performing control for causing the production device to execute the winning assistance production which assists winning of a predetermined combination in the assist time game,
And a setting changing means capable of changing the setting value among a plurality of setting values,
A game machine in which it is possible to set a setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed but a game cannot be performed, and a game mode in which the setting value cannot be changed but a game can be performed. And
The setting changing means,
In the setting change mode, an initialization process for initializing the information stored in a part of the storage area of the storage means is performed,
The specific storage area of the storage means is an initialization target in both the initialization process performed at the end of the advantageous section and the initialization process performed in the setting change mode ,
The privilege granting means,
In the advantageous zone, it is possible to set a non-notification section that does not execute the advantageous zone notification that notifies that the user stays in the advantageous zone, and when the advantageous zone is started, the advantageous zone notification is executed after the non-announcement section. A gaming machine characterized by that. A plurality of reels on the outer surface of which multiple types of symbols are arranged,
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of types of roles are won,
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game, and performing a control to stop the spinning reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation,
In a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning combination determining unit that determines that a winning combination has been won, based on that a symbol combination showing a predetermined winning pattern for each winning combination is displayed on the activated line,
It is possible to set a normal section in which the production state cannot change and an advantageous section in which the production state can change between multiple types of production states, and based on the fact that a specific lottery was performed in the normal section and a specific lottery was won Start the advantageous section, update the value of the clear counter regardless of the effect state in the advantageous section, and change the effect state to the special effect state under predetermined conditions to play the assist time game, and the value of the clear counter is A privilege giving means for ending the advantageous section based on reaching a predetermined value and performing an initialization process for initializing the information stored in a part of the storage area of the storage means, and then returning to the normal section;
Production control means for performing control for causing the production device to execute the winning assistance production which assists winning of a predetermined combination in the assist time game,
And a setting changing means capable of changing the setting value among a plurality of setting values,
A game machine in which it is possible to set a setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed but a game cannot be performed, and a game mode in which the setting value cannot be changed but a game can be performed. And
The setting changing means,
In the setting change mode, an initialization process for initializing the information stored in a part of the storage area of the storage means is performed,
There is a storage area of the storage unit that is not an initialization target in both the initialization process performed at the end of the advantageous section and the initialization process performed in the setting change mode ,
The privilege granting means,
In the advantageous zone, it is possible to set a non-notification section that does not execute the advantageous zone notification that notifies that the user stays in the advantageous zone, and when the advantageous zone is started, the advantageous zone notification is executed after the non-announcement section. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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