JP2016179046A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique further improving game media acquisition performance in an assist time game by significantly reducing game media acquisition performance in a bonus state more than the conventional one.SOLUTION: In a normal state and a bonus establishment state, an upper-stage bell, a lower-stage bell, a rightward-ascending bell, and a rightward-descending bell as small winning combinations by which many tokens more than the number of inserted tokens are put out, are won at a same probability without being overlapped mutually. A game machine includes a shooting-order bell A1 to a shooting-order bell A6 and a shooting-order bell B1 to a shooting-order bell B6 as winning modes including any of the upper-stage bell, the lower-stage bell, and the rightward-ascending bell, and includes a shooting-order bell C1 to a shooting-order bell C6 and a shooting-order bell D1 to a shooting-order bell D6 as winning modes including the rightward-descending bell. In the bonus state, opportunities of winning the upper-stage bell, lower-stage bell, rightward-ascending bell, and rightward-descending bell by overlappedly establishing the upper-stage bell, lower-stage bell, rightward-ascending bell, and rightward-descending bell decrease more than those in the normal state and the bonus establishment state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. Also, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotation of a plurality of reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery as a player's stop operation trigger. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

  In particular, in recent years, it is easy to acquire a game medium such as a medal in a game section in which a winning award winning effect can be performed by changing a winning award probability by executing a winning assist effect that assists in winning a winning combination under predetermined conditions. Gaming machines that can play assist time games are gaining popularity.

  In addition, in a gaming machine called a slot machine, a gaming machine should be designed so that the acquisition rate of gaming media is within a predetermined range in order to prevent the shooting performance from being significantly increased by the gaming media acquisition performance. There is a social demand. And in gaming machines that can play assist time games, which are particularly popular in recent years, assist time games have a winning mode that includes a small role that changes the winning rate depending on whether or not there is a production without changing the winning probability of the small role However, if the winning probability of the small role becomes too high, the game media acquisition rate may exceed the range based on the above-mentioned social demands.

  Therefore, by changing the bonus state, which has been provided as a gaming state that greatly contributes to the acquisition of gaming media in the past, to a gaming state that is inferior in terms of gaming media acquisition performance compared to the normal state or the bonus establishment state, Attempts have been made to increase the winning probability of a small role in a normal state or a bonus establishment state while keeping the game medium acquisition rate throughout the state within a predetermined range based on social demand (Patent Document 1). reference).

  For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-27655, a bonus combination is awarded in an MB gaming state in which a lottery flag of all small roles is forcibly set to a winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery. The game media acquisition rate in the bonus state is kept low by setting the number of game media to be paid out to be the same as the number inserted. That is, the conventional method is a technical idea that the winning probability of the small part in the normal state and the bonus establishment state is set high by setting the increase / decrease of medals in the bonus state to zero.

JP 2013-27655 A

  However, in the conventional method, in the bonus state, the number of game media payouts associated with winnings of all small roles is the same as the number of inserted games. However, lottery flags corresponding to all small roles are set regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Since the bonus state (so-called type 2 special character) that is forcibly set to the winning state is used, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate (number of payouts / injections) in the bonus state is 100%. . This is because, under any circumstances, it is not permitted to provide a bonus state in which a player can only reduce the number of medals held, so that in the bonus state, it is possible to receive payout of game media equal to or more than the number of inserted media. This is because it is necessary to provide at least one kind of small role.

  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 further improving the game medium acquisition performance in the assist time game by greatly reducing the game medium acquisition performance in the bonus state. It is to provide.

  (1) The present invention provides 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 for determining whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a small combination and a bonus, A reel control means for performing a control to rotate the reels for each game and to stop the rotating reels corresponding to the stop operation in response to the stop operation, and predetermined for each combination in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. A winning combination determination unit for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that the symbol combination indicating the selected winning pattern is displayed on the active line, and a game corresponding to the winning small combination with the winning of the small winning combination Based on the payout control means for determining the number of payouts of the medium, the transition to the bonus establishment state based on the winning of the bonus in the normal state, and the winning of the bonus in the bonus establishment state The game state transition control means for shifting the game state to the bonus state, and the effect state is shifted between the plurality of types of effect states including the normal effect state and the assist time state in the bonus establishment state, and the effect state is the assist time state. If the game is a gaming machine provided with a production control means for performing a control for causing the production device to perform a prize winning production for assisting the winning of the small role, the internal lottery means is the normal lottery In the state and the bonus established state, the first specific small role, the second specific small role, the third specific small role, and the fourth specific small role, which are the small roles from which more game media are paid out than the number of game media inserted. There are a plurality of types of first winning modes in which the winning combinations are not overlapped with each other, the winning probabilities of the first specific small role, the second specific small role, and the third specific small role are the same, and the fourth specific Small role An internal lottery is performed so that the winning probability is equal to or less than the winning probability of the first specific small role, the second specific small role, and the third specific small role. In the bonus state, the first specific small role There is a second winning mode in which the second specific small role, the third specific small role, and the fourth specific small role are won in duplicate, and the probability of becoming the second winning mode in the internal lottery in the bonus state Is lower than the probability of becoming one of a plurality of types of the first winning modes in the internal lottery in the normal state and the bonus established state, and at least some winning probabilities among all the small roles are the normal state and When the internal lottery is performed so as to be higher than the bonus establishment state, and the reel control means has a correct hitting order set in advance for each of a plurality of types of the first winning modes, and is in the correct hitting order. Includes the first specified small combination in order to prevent the specific small combination from winning if the specific small combination according to the type of the first winning mode wins and the winning order is different. The correct winning order is different between the first winning aspect, the first winning aspect including the second specific small role, and the first winning aspect including the third specific small role. As the first winning mode including a specific small role, the winning mode in which the correct answer order is set in common with the first winning mode including the first specific small role, and the first including the second specific small role. The winning mode in which the correct answer order in common with the winning mode is set, and the winning mode in which the correct answer order in common with the first winning mode including the third specific small role is provided, and the effect The control means has the production state set to the assist time state. In this case, based on the result of the internal lottery being one of a plurality of types of the first winning mode, a gaming machine that notifies the correct batting order according to the type of the first winning mode by the winning assistance effect It is about.

  In the present invention, in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, a plurality of types of first winning combinations in which the first specific small combination, the second specific small combination, the third specific small combination, and the fourth specific small combination are won without overlapping each other. There is a mode, and in the bonus state, there is a second winning mode in which the first specific small combination, the second specific small combination, the third specific small combination, and the fourth specific small combination are won. In the bonus state, the probability of becoming the second winning mode in the internal lottery is lower than the probability of becoming one of a plurality of types of first winning modes in the internal lottery in the normal state and the bonus established state, and among all the small roles At least some winning probabilities are higher than in the normal state and the bonus establishment state.

  In other words, in the bonus establishment state, the first specific small role, the second specific small role, the third specific small role, and the fourth specific small role are won without overlapping each other by a plurality of types of first winning modes. It is possible to generate many opportunities for winning a small role, and as a result, in assist time games, winning of a specific small role is assisted and it is easy to acquire a game medium.

  On the other hand, in the bonus state, the first specific small role, the second specific small role, the third specific small role, and the fourth specific small role are won by the second winning mode, and the second winning mode is obtained in the bonus state. Since the probability is lower than the probability that the first winning mode can be obtained in the bonus establishment state, the chance of winning a specific small role is reduced compared to the bonus establishment state, and the player has more game media on hand. It has become difficult.

  However, in the bonus state, since the winning probability of at least some of all the small roles is higher than the normal state or the bonus established state, the bonus state that the winning probability of the small role is higher than the normal state or the bonus established state It is possible to realize a specification that is inferior to a bonus establishment state in terms of game media acquisition performance. That is, in the present invention, when assist time games are performed in a bonus establishment state, a situation that is more advantageous in terms of acquisition of game media than in the bonus state can be achieved.

  In the present invention, the game medium acquisition rate in the entire gaming state is too high to the extent that the game medium acquisition rate in the bonus state can be kept lower than the bonus state used in conventional gaming machines. Therefore, it is possible to set a small winning combination probability in the normal state or the bonus establishment state without increasing the shooting spirit, and to improve the increase rate of the game medium in the assist time game.

  In the present invention, in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, the first specific small role, the second specific small role, and the third specific small role are won with the same probability, and the fourth specific small role is elected as the first specific small role. The first specified mode including the first specified small role, the first selected mode including the second specified small role, and the third specified While the correct winning order is different from the first winning mode including the small role, the first winning mode including the fourth specific small role is the same as the first winning mode including the first specific small role. The winning mode in which the correct winning order is set, the winning mode in which the correct winning order is set in common with the first winning mode including the second specific small role, and the correct answer in common with the first winning mode including the second specific small role A winning mode in which a batting order is set is provided.

  For this reason, in the normal state or the bonus establishment state, when a specific small role wins, there are cases where the first specific small role wins and the fourth specific small role wins even in the same correct hit order, There are cases where a 2 specified small role wins and a case where a fourth specific small role wins, a case where a third specific small role wins, and a case where a fourth specific small role wins. As described above, in the first winning mode, when the stop operation is performed in the correct hit order, the stop modes of the first reel to the third reel can be provided with abundant variations, and the stop operation is biased in a specific order. If this is done, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation where a specific small role is likely to win.

  In the present invention, as described above, a plurality of types of specific small roles are won in the normal state or the bonus establishment state without overlapping each other, and in the bonus state, these specific small roles are won in duplicate. By reducing the chance of winning a specific small role in the state from the normal state or the bonus establishment state, the performance of acquiring the game medium in the bonus state is lowered. For this reason, even if only the first specific small role, the second specific small role, and the third specific small role are selected in duplicate in the bonus state, an effect of reducing the acquisition performance of the game medium in the bonus state can be obtained. However, in the present invention, by providing the fourth specific small combination, it is possible to increase the type of specific small combination and further increase the effect of reducing the acquisition performance of the game medium in the bonus state.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button and the winning combination in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and 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 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 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 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 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 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 symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state and effect state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the detailed setting example of the winning probability in the internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the detailed setting example of the winning probability in the internal lottery in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the small part contained in batting order bell A1 and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the detailed setting example of the winning probability in the internal lottery in the comparative example of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the small part contained in batting order bell B4 and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the determination method of the stop position of the reel in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

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

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

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

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when 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 the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop 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, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three, and when a medal corresponding to the prescribed insertion number is inserted, the first reel R1 The effective line L1 configured by the middle stage, the lower stage of the second reel R2, and the middle stage of the third reel R3 is activated.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW. If the symbol combination on the active line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol, the winning combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. The number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of the game is displayed.

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

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

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

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. Change from off to off.

  And 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 release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  A medal payout slot MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

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

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

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect. A control unit 180 and a storage unit 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and performs a game start operation on the start lever SL (game start operation means) based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (three). Perform the process to enable. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 is inserted with a prescribed number of insertions as a limit. Is set to the on state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this 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. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). Means for performing an internal lottery, and performs a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores three types of lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. In each lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) is associated with various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and losing (unauthorized). It has been.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper bell (first specific small role), the lower bell (second specific small role), the right rising bell (third specific small role), the right falling bell (fourth) Special small role), middle bell, special small role A1, special small role A2, special small role A3, special small role A4, special small role B1, special small role B2, special small role C1, special small role C2, special small size Role C3, Special Small Role C4, Special Small Role D1, Special Small Role D2, Special Small Role D3, Special Small Role D4, Special Small Role E1, Special Small Role E2, and Chance Role are available. As a winning mode for a small role in which a winning combination is won, a batting order bell (first winning mode: batting order bell A1-batting order bell A6, batting order bell B1-batting order bell B6, batting order bell C1-batting order bell C6, batting order bell D1- Batting order bell D6), common bell (common bell 1 to common bell 4), and JAC1 (second winning status) ), And it is set and JAC2.

  The batting order bell will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 4. The batting order bell A1 to the batting order bell A6 and the batting order bell B1 to the batting order bell B6 include any one of an upper bell, a lower bell, or a right-up bell. It shows that four types of special small roles are won. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the batting order bell A1 to the batting order bell A6 and the batting order bell B1 to the batting order bell B6, any one of the upper bell, the lower bell, or the right-up bell, and four special small roles The combination of five types of small roles is won, and the combination of the five types of small roles is different. In addition, the batting order bell C1 to the batting order bell C6 and the batting order bell D1 to the batting order bell D6 indicate that the right falling bell and the 3 to 5 types of special small roles are won. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the batting order bell C1 to the batting order bell C6 and the batting order bell D1 to the batting order bell D6, a total of 4 to 6 kinds of small right bells and 3 to 5 kinds of special small roles. The combination of the winning combinations is won, and the combinations of the 4 to 6 types of small roles are different.

  Next, the common bell will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5. In the common bell 1 to the common bell 4, the middle bell and one of the special small roles A1 to A4 are selected and won. It shows that In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the common bell 1 to the common bell 4, a combination of two types of small roles, the middle level bell and one of the special small roles A1 to A4, is won, The combination of the two types of small roles is different.

  Next, JAC1 and JAC2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6. JAC1 includes an upper bell, a right-down bell, a lower bell, a right-up bell, a middle bell, special small roles A1 to A4, special small roles. Role B1-Special Small Role B2, Special Small Role C1-Special Small Role C4, Special Small Role D1-Special Small Role D4, Special Small Role E1-Special Small Role E2, and Chance Role are shown to win ing. JAC2 also has special small roles A1 to A4, special small roles B1 to special small roles B2, special small roles C1 to special small roles C4, special small roles D1 to special small roles D4, special small roles E1 to special It shows that the small role E2 and the chance role are won in duplicate. Thus, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, JAC1 includes an upper bell, a lower right bell, a lower bell, a right upper bell, and a middle bell, and JAC2 includes an upper bell, a right lower bell, a lower bell, It does not include a right-up bell or middle bell.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B have the same winning probabilities for the small role, and the internal lottery table B wins replay with a higher probability than the internal lottery table A. In the internal lottery table C, small roles are won in a manner different from the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B. In the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, the upper bell, the lower right bell, the lower bell, the right bell, and the middle bell are won by the hitting bell and the common bell without overlapping each other. In the lottery table C, the upper bell, the lower right bell, the lower bell, the right bell, and the middle bell are selected by JAC1 in duplicate.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus, and in the internal lottery table A, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object, but the internal lottery table B and the internal lottery In Table C, the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery targets.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set as the gaming state, and in the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C are selected according to the gaming state. Either one is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation unit 110 for each game, and the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 for the acquired random number value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the table.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed 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, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. Note that the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state on the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a big bonus (BB), and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over until the big bonus (BB) wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game where the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over, when a small role or replay is won, the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) already won And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations including a small role won in the internal lottery and a replay lottery flag.

  The reel control means 130 starts rotation driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation to the start lever SL by the player. Press 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 normally rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). The control which makes the stop operation by this effective is performed, and the control which stops the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the aspect according to the setting state (result of an internal lottery) of a lottery flag I do.

  The reel controller 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is actuated when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is 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 this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the rotating 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 that. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. It is determined in the range of ~ 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed on the effective line when it is located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line at the time when the pressing operation is performed on Control is performed so as to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation has been performed, so that the reel is displayed at the upper display position.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the BAR symbol “BAR”, the special reels 310 to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Symbol “SP”, replay symbol A “RPA”, replay symbol B “RPB”, bell symbol A “BLA”, bell symbol B “BLB”, watermelon symbol A “WMA”, watermelon symbol B “WMB”, and cherry symbol When “CH” is arranged and a symbol existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position is drawn on the effective line, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel are pressed. Regardless of the detection position, it can be displayed on the effective line.

  Further, the reel control means 130 rotates with reference to a stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190 and a process (logic calculation process) for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation. Processing for determining the stop position of the inner reel (table reference processing) is performed.

  First, in the logic calculation process, a range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the frame. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and the lottery flags relating to two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state in the logic operation processing. In this case, according to the priority order associated with each combination, the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning combination form with the lower priority for the candidate of the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning pattern with the higher priority combination The priority is determined so that the priority is higher than the candidates of.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority for the stop position candidate when multiple types of small roles are won in the internal lottery is determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line. There are cases where the priority is calculated according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small role, and the stop position candidates are determined according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line. The priority for each stop position candidate is determined so that the higher the priority is the stop position where the number of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line is higher, and the medal When the priority of the stop position candidates is determined according to the number of payouts, the number of medals paid out based on the small part payout corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line increases. Position so as priority (stop position capable of winning a small prize payout is large) is high determine the priority for the candidate of each stop position. However, if the priority for the stop position candidate is determined according to the number of medals paid out, if a small role with the same payout is won in duplicate, the stop position where each small role can be won The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

  In this embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, a logic operation corresponding to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, the correct batting order is set for each of batting order bell A1 to batting order bell A6, batting order bell B1 to batting order bell B6, batting order bell C1 to batting order bell C6, and batting order bell D1 to batting order bell D6. A pressing order different from the correct answer order is treated as an incorrect answer order. If any of the hitting bells is won and the type of the stop button pressed first corresponds to the correct hitting order, the number of medals paid out is the largest for the reel that stops first, and The priority is determined so that the priority of the stop position candidate with the largest number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is the highest, and the reels that stop second and later will continue in the correct hit order. For example, the priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidate with the highest number of medal payouts is the highest, and the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line when the order is changed in the incorrect answering order is The priority is determined so that the highest number of stop position candidates has the highest priority. In addition, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order, the combination of symbols constituting the most winning form can be displayed when each reel is stopped. The priority is determined so that the priority of the possible stop position candidates is the highest.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the upper bell, the lower right bell, the lower bell, or the When logic calculation is performed so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can win a right-up bell is the highest, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an incorrect answering order, the special small role A1 to special small Stop position that can win the combination A4, special combination B1-special combination B2, special combination C1-special combination C4, special combination D1-special combination D4, special combination E1-special combination E2 The logic operation is performed so that the priority of the candidate is the highest.

  In this embodiment, when any one of the common bell 1 to the common bell 4 is won, the middle bell is always preferentially won, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in any pressing order. Even if this is done, the logic operation is performed so that the priority of the candidate for the stop position where the middle bell can be won is the highest.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining candidate reel stop positions. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, the stop control table storage means of the storage means 190 indicates which position is set as the stop position. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193.

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

  Then, in the stop control table that is referred to when either the batting order bell A1 to the batting order bell A6 or the batting order bell B1 to the batting order bell B6 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. The correct answer hit order is set, and the pressing order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. Particularly in this embodiment, the batting order bell A1, the batting order bell A1, the batting order bell B1, and the batting order bell B2 including the upper stage bell, the batting order bell A3 including the lower stage bell, the batting order bell A4, the batting order bell B3, and the batting order bell B4, In the batting order bell A5, batting order bell A6, batting order bell B5, and batting order bell B6 including the right-up bell, the reels that should be stopped first in the correct batting order are different from each other. The batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell D1, and the batting order bell D2 in which the pressing order (batting order 1 or batting order 2) that stops the first reel R1 common to the batting order bell including the bell is set as the correct batting order The batting order in which the pressing order (batting order 3 or batting order 4) for first stopping the second reel R2 common to the batting order bell including the lower bell is set as the correct batting order C3, batting order bell C4, batting order bell D3, batting order bell D4, and the pressing order (batting order 5 or batting order 6) that stops the third reel R3 common to the batting order bell including the right-up bell are set as the correct answer batting order The batting order bell C5, the batting order bell C6, the batting order bell D5, and the batting order bell D6 are provided.

  For this reason, there are cases where the upper bell wins and the right lowering bell wins even if the stop operation is performed in the same correct batting order at the time of winning the batting order bell in the normal state or the bonus established state, When winning a batting order bell, there are cases where a bell wins and a right falling bell wins, a right rising bell wins and a right falling bell wins. Abundant variations can be provided in the stopping mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R1 when the stopping operation is performed in the correct hitting order.

  In this embodiment, when any one of the batting order bell A1, the batting order bell A2, the batting order bell B1, or the batting order bell B2 is won, the upper bell wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. Thus, when the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the special small role wins and the case where none of the roles wins (missing) The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so as to exist. In the present embodiment, when the upper bell wins, as shown in FIG. 9A, the bell symbol A “BLA” or the bell symbol is placed on the invalid line formed on the upper portion of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. A bell-matched symbol combination constituted by B “BLB” is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when any of the batting order bell A3, batting order bell A4, batting order bell B3, or batting order bell B4 is won, the lower bell wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. Thus, when the stop position with respect to the press detection position is set, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the special small role wins and the case where none of the roles wins (missing) The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so as to exist. In this embodiment, when the lower bell wins, as shown in FIG. 9B, the bell symbol A “BLA” or the bell symbol is placed on the invalid line formed on the lower portion of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. A bell-matched symbol combination constituted by B “BLB” is displayed.

  In this embodiment, if any one of the batting order bell A5, batting order bell A6, batting order bell B5, or batting order bell B6 is won, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the right-up bell is won. When the stop position is set with respect to the pressed detection position, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an incorrect answering order, a special small role wins, and a case where none of the roles wins (missing) The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a. In this embodiment, when the lower bell wins, as shown in FIG. 9C, the bell is placed on an invalid line composed of the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3. A bell-matched symbol combination constituted by symbols A “BLA” and bell symbols B “BLB” is displayed.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when either the batting order bell C1 to the batting order bell C6 or the batting order bell D1 to the batting order bell D6 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. The correct answer hit order is set, and the pressing order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of the batting order bells C1 to C6 or the batting order bell D1 to the batting order bell D6 is won, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the right falling bell seems to win. There is a case where a stop position is set with respect to the pressed detection position, and when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an incorrect answering order, there are cases where a special small role is won and cases where none of the roles is won (missed) Thus, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set. In this embodiment, when a downward-sloping bell wins, a bell symbol A is placed on the invalid line consisting of the upper stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3 as shown in FIG. A bell-matched symbol combination constituted by “BLA” and bell symbol B “BLB” is displayed.

  In the stop control table that is referred to when any of common bell 1 to common bell 4 is won in the internal lottery, pressing detection is performed so that the middle bell wins regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The stop position for the position is set.

  In addition, in the stop control table that is referred to when JAC1 is won in the internal lottery, any of the upper bell, the lower right bell, the lower bell, or the upper right bell regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. In the stop control table that is referred to when JAC2 is won in the internal lottery, the stop button B1 to B3 are pressed in order and pressed. Regardless of timing, special small role A1-special small role A4, special small role B1-special small role B2, special small role C1-special small role C4, special small role D1-special small role D4, special small role E1- The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that any one of the special small combination E2 and the chance combination wins.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a 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, with reference to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 18, big bonus (BB), replay, upper bell, lower right bell, lower bell, upper right Bell, middle bell, special small part A1-special small part A4, special small part B1-special small part B2, special small part C1-special small part C4, special small part D1-special small part D4, special small part E1- A winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not the special small combination E2 or the chance combination has been won.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, for the upper bell, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the winning form of the upper bell on the first reel R1 is displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. The cherry symbols “CH” that are arranged in a possible positional relationship and constitute the winning form of the upper bell in the second reel R2 are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. Since the watermelon symbol A “WMA” constituting the winning form of the upper bell in the reel R3 is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position, the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3 It is possible to win regardless of the prize.

  As for the right-down bell, as shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the right-down bell winning form in the first reel R1 can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. The replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB”, which are arranged in a positional relationship and constitute the right-down bell winning pattern on the second reel R2, are either valid lines regardless of the pressed detection position. The replay symbol A “RPA”, which is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed above and constitutes the right-down bell winning pattern in the third reel R3, can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. Since they are arranged, it is possible to win regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the lower bell, as shown in FIG. 7, either the watermelon symbol A “WMA” or the cherry symbol “CH” constituting the winning form of the lower bell in the first reel R1 is set regardless of the pressing detection position. The symbol A “BLA” and the bell symbol B “BLB”, which are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line and constitute the winning form of the lower bell on the second reel R2, are related to the pressed detection position. The replay symbol A “RPA”, which is arranged in a positional relationship in which any symbol can be displayed on the effective line, and constitutes the lower bell winning form in the third reel R3, is effective regardless of the pressed detection position. Since they are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed above, it is possible to win regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the right-up bell, as shown in FIG. 7, the watermelon design A “WMA” and the cherry design “CH”, which constitute the right-up bell winning pattern on the first reel R1, are independent of the pressed detection position. Replay symbol A “RPA” and replay symbol B “RPB”, which are arranged in a positional relationship in which any symbol can be displayed on the active line and constitute the winning form of the right-up bell on the second reel R2, are detected. Regardless of the position, the watermelon symbol A “WMA”, which is arranged in a positional relationship in which any symbol can be displayed on the active line and constitutes a right-up bell winning form in the third reel R3, is related to the pressed detection position. Since it is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line without being stopped, it is possible to win regardless of the timing of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3. That.

  As for the middle bell, as shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbol A “RPA” constituting the middle bell winning form in the first reel R1 can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. The replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” which are arranged in the second reel R2 and constitute the middle bell winning pattern are displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. The watermelon symbols A “WMA” that are arranged in a possible positional relationship and constitute a middle bell winning form in the third reel R3 are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position. Therefore, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the special small roles A1 to A4, as shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbol A “RPA” commonly assigned to the winning style of each special small role A on the first reel R1 is detected as being pressed. They are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the position, but the symbols constituting the winning form of each special small role A in the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are not included in the drawing range. Since the pressing detection position exists, the winning combination cannot be made unless the stop buttons B2 and B3 are pressed at an appropriate timing.

  For the special small roles B1 to B2, as shown in FIG. 7, the watermelon symbol A “WMA” and the cherry symbol “ “CH” is arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, and is commonly assigned to the winning form of each special small role B in the third reel R3. The replay symbol A “PRA” is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, but the symbols constituting the winning form of each special small role B are drawn in the second reel R2. Since there is a pressing detection position that is not included in the range, the winning combination cannot be made unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing.

  As for the special small role C1 to the special small role C4, as shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B that are commonly assigned to the winning style of each special small role C in the second reel R2. “RPB” is arranged in a positional relationship in which any symbol can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position, but each of the special small roles C in the first reel R1 and the third reel R3. Since there is a pressing detection position where the symbols constituting the winning pattern are not included in the pull-in range, the winning combination cannot be made unless the stop buttons B1 and B3 are pressed at an appropriate timing.

  As for special small roles D1 to D4, as shown in FIG. 7, the watermelon symbol A “WMA” commonly assigned to the winning style of each special small role D in the third reel R3 is detected as being pressed. They are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the position, but the symbols constituting the winning form of each special small role D in the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are not included in the drawing range. Since there is a pressing detection position, the player cannot win a prize unless the stop buttons B1 and B2 are pressed at an appropriate timing.

  As for the special small role E1 to the special small role E2, as shown in FIG. 7, the bell symbol A “BLA” and the bell symbol B which are commonly assigned to the winning style of each special small role E in the second reel R2. “BLB” is arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, and is commonly assigned to the winning form of each special small role E in the third reel R3. The replay symbols A “PRA” are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, but the symbols constituting the winning form of each special small role E in the first reel R1 are as follows. Since there is a pressing detection position that is not included in the pull-in range, the winning combination cannot be made unless the stop button B1 is pressed at an appropriate timing.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As a winning process, for example, when a small role is won, a payout control unit 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process unit 160 performs a replay process, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, a gaming state transition control process is performed by the gaming state transition control means 170 to transition the gaming state.

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

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the bonus establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.30, and the big bonus (BB) is set as the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A is performed.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, an internal lottery table A to an internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3 has the replay winning probability set to about 1 / 5.96 and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table B is performed.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the bonus state, an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C among the internal lottery tables A to C shown in FIG.

  Further, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 100) are paid out, The state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the bonus state is determined by the total number of medals paid out, but the end condition may be determined by the number of games in the bonus state and the number of winnings of the small role. Further, the bonus state may be one in which an end condition is set so as to end in one game.

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Control related to the sound production to be performed. For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in a gaming state, or a display on a liquid crystal display LCD By changing the content or outputting sound from the speaker, the game is excited or the execution control of the effect for assisting the game is performed.

  Particularly in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), the effect control means 180 is an effect state between a plurality of types of effect states including a normal effect state and an assist time state (AT state). And control for setting the effect state to the AT state under a predetermined condition.

  Specifically, the effect control means 180 performs the AT lottery when the common bell or the chance combination is won in the internal lottery in the normal effect state. In the AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 196, and according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the AT lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the AT lottery is selected in the AT lottery table. If it is associated, it is determined that the AT lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery varies depending on the winning combination in the internal lottery that triggered the AT lottery, and the winning probability is higher when the chance role is won than when the common bell is won. An AT lottery will be performed.

  Then, the effect control means 180 performs a process of shifting the effect state to the AT state based on winning the AT lottery and setting a given value as the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197. In this embodiment, the value set in the AT end determination counter 197 is set to “50” as a value corresponding to 50 games, for example. The value set in the AT end determination counter 197 is not limited to the above example and can be set arbitrarily.

  Then, the effect control means 180 starts updating the AT end determination counter 197 from the next game of the game won in the AT lottery. Specifically, every time a game in the AT state is performed, a decrement update is performed by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT state end condition is satisfied, the AT state is ended, and the effect state is returned to the normal effect state. Take control.

  Then, when the production state is the AT state, the production control unit 180 notifies the correct batting sequence when the batting order bell is won and corrects the winning of the upper bell, the right lowering bell, the lower bell, or the right raising bell. When the display device 330 or the sound device 340 is controlled to execute the batting order notification effect, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed along the correct batting order notified by the correct batting order notification effect, the batting order bell A1, the batting order bell A2, The upper bell always wins when the batting order bell B1 and batting order bell B2 are elected, and the right falling bell is always won when the batting order bell A3, batting order bell A4, batting order bell B3, batting order bell B4 are won, and the batting order bell A5 and batting order bell A6. When the batting order bell B5 and batting order bell B6 are selected, the lower bell is always awarded, and when the batting order bell C1 to the batting order bell C6 and the batting order bell D1 to the batting order bell D6 are always won. Since the rise bell is made to be able to win seven medals won, it is possible the player increase the hand medals.

  In the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the AT state, the decrement update regarding the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 is interrupted while maintaining the effect state in the AT state, and the bonus state ends. Later, when the gaming state shifts to the bonus establishment state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 197 is resumed, and an undigested game is performed. When the big bonus (BB) wins in the AT state, the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 197 may be continued regardless of the change in the gaming state, and the big bonus (BB) wins in the AT state. In such a case, even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 does not reach the threshold value, the AT state is ended after the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 is reset to an initial value (for example, 0). Also good.

  In addition, the effect control means 180 performs the lottery with the common bell or the chance combination won in the internal lottery in the AT state. In the extra lottery, any one of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the obtained random number value is compared with the extra lottery table stored in the production lottery table storage unit 196, according to the comparison result. And determine whether or not the lottery is won. In the extra lottery table, for example, each of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the extra lottery is selected in the extra lottery table. If it is associated, it is determined that the extra lottery is won. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the extra lottery differs according to the winning combination in the internal lottery that triggered the extra lottery, and the chance of winning the chance role is higher than that of winning the common bell A lottery will be carried out.

  Then, the effect control means 180 performs a process of adding a given value to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 197 based on the winning of the extra lottery. In the present embodiment, the value to be added differs depending on the winning combination in the internal lottery that was the trigger for the extra lottery. In the case where “30” is added as a value corresponding to a game and the execution trigger of the additional lottery is a common bell, for example, “10” is added as a value corresponding to 10 games. Note that the value added to the AT end determination counter 197 is not limited to the above example and can be arbitrarily set.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. These device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Method of the present embodiment In the present embodiment, when a big bonus (BB) is won, the game is shifted to a bonus establishment state where the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal state, and either a small role or a replay is won almost every game. In such a bonus establishment state, an opportunity to shift the production state to the assist time state is given to increase the winning rate of the small role by assist time game, thereby allowing the player to acquire medals. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to a detailed setting example of the winning probability in the internal lottery in the gaming machine of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 20 and FIG.

  First, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 17, only when the upper bell, the lower bell, the right-up bell, and the right-down bell win a prize, the number of seven that is larger than the prescribed input number (three) is increased. The medal is paid out and the player can increase the number of medals on hand. In the bonus establishment state, as shown in FIG. 20, at least one of the upper bell, the lower bell, the right-up bell, and the right-down bell is won. In the bonus state, the probability of winning at least one of an upper bell, a lower bell, a right-up bell, and a right-down bell as shown in FIG. Since it is 1 / 5.33, it is more difficult to increase the number of medals held by the player in the bonus state than in the bonus establishment state. In the present embodiment, in the bonus establishment state, as shown in FIG. 20, no loss is assigned as a result of the internal lottery, and either replay or small role is won in each game. . For this reason, in the bonus establishment state, the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state, so that it becomes difficult for the player to consume medals, and when the production state is the AT state, By notifying the correct hit order, the player can increase the number of medals on hand. In other words, when assist time gaming is performed in a bonus establishment state, it is possible to make a situation more advantageous in terms of medal acquisition than the bonus state, and the player has a motivation to maintain the bonus establishment state for a long period of time. Can be given.

  In the present embodiment, in the bonus establishment state, since replays and small roles having higher priority than the big bonus (BB) are won in each game, once the bonus establishment state is entered, the big bonus (BB) is awarded. It is difficult to win a prize, and it is possible to stay in the bonus establishment state for a long time while reducing the operation burden on the player. In this embodiment, when the bonus is established and the game is performed for a long time and the production state is set to the AT state, the player can increase the number of medals held by the player without shifting the gaming state. You can play time games. As described above, in the present embodiment, a situation in which a replay is won with a high probability in a bonus establishment state is utilized for a long time by utilizing the fact that the game state does not change unless the big bonus (BB) is won in the bonus establishment state. It is possible to quickly start the assist time game in a situation where it is difficult for the player to consume medals.

  In this way, when providing medal acquisition performance that does not depend on the bonus state depending on the AT state, how to suppress the consumption of medals by replay is cited as one of the points to increase the medal acquisition rate in the AT state. It is done. For this reason, conventionally, a plurality of game states with different replay winning probabilities are prepared, and after it is determined to shift to the AT state, it is designed to be guided to a gaming state with the highest replay winning probability. . However, in the past, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, the gaming state is changed, and the gaming state is induced by an effect that assists the display thereof, so that the effect of assisting the display of the symbol combination is not performed. However, the reel stop control is greatly influenced by the result of the internal lottery, so the game with the highest replay winning probability is possible. It is not uncommon for a player to stagnate in a gaming state with a low replay win probability before reaching the state, and useless medals to be consumed.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to win a big bonus (BB) when shifting to a bonus establishment state where the winning probability of replay is high, and a bonus establishment state in which medals can be increased by assist time games. It can be continued for a long period of time, and when the bonus is established, the game is performed in the normal performance state, and the transition condition to the AT state can be established, so that the performance state transitions to the AT state. Even if it is decided to do so, the conventional specification that medals will be consumed by the time the replay win probability is high (the transition to the AT state is confirmed and the game state with a high replay win probability is guided to Compared to the specifications), the dependence on the results of internal lottery and the player's operation results is reduced, and the player is stable in assist time games It has to be able to win a medal.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the big bonus (BB) is won independently in the normal state, the portion from which the big bonus (BB) is excluded as a lottery object can be assigned for replay winning in the bonus establishment state. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a small part that is a constituent element of the batting order bell, an upper bell, a lower bell, a right-up bell, a right-down bell, a special small part A1 to a special small part A4, a special small part B1 to a special small part B2, special small role C1-special small role C4, special small role D1-special small role D4, special small role E1-special small role E2 are prepared, upper bell, lower bell, right-up bell, and right The falling bell does not cause a missing part due to the pressing timing of the stop button, but each special small part causes a missing part if the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate. In the present embodiment, when the batting order bell is won, if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the upper bell, the lower bell, the right-up bell, or the right If the winning of the falling bell is given priority and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the winning of a special small role with a lower payout than the prescribed number of insertions is given priority. In particular, in this embodiment, when the result of the internal lottery is winning the batting order bell, in the correct batting order, the upper bell, the lower bell, the right-up bell, or the right-down bell always wins and more than the number of medals inserted. Although medals can be obtained, the number of medals less than the number of medals inserted can be obtained in the incorrect answer hit order, or a medal is lost and no medals can be obtained at all. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of medals paid out can be changed in accordance with the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. However, there is a case where no winning combination is won at the time of winning the batting order bell. Therefore, the change in the medal acquisition status can be increased, and even if the reel that stops first corresponds to the correct hit order when winning the hitting bell, the correct hit order according to the type of reel that stops second or later Since the type of the small role to be pulled in may change in the incorrect answering order, the variation of the reel stop mode according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 can be increased.

  In addition, in a gaming machine called a slot machine as in the game of the present embodiment, the medal acquisition rate is set within a predetermined range in order to prevent the shooting performance from being significantly increased due to the medal acquisition performance. There is a social demand to design gaming machines. And in gaming machines with a particularly popular assist time function in recent years, the assist time function provides a winning mode that includes a small role that changes the winning rate depending on the presence or absence of the performance without changing the winning probability of the small role. As will be realized, if the probability of winning a small role becomes too high, the medal acquisition rate may exceed the range based on the above-mentioned social requirements. Therefore, by changing the bonus state, which has been provided as a gaming state that greatly contributes to the acquisition of medals in the past, to a gaming state that is inferior in terms of medal acquisition performance than the normal state or the bonus establishment state, Attempts have been made to increase the winning probability of a small role in a normal state or a bonus establishment state while keeping the overall medal acquisition rate within a predetermined range based on social demands.

  For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-27655, the payout of a small combination in a bonus state (MB gaming state) in which the lottery flags of all small combinations are forcibly set to a winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery. By setting it lower than the gaming state of the game, and by making the payout of the small role equal to the prescribed number of inputs, the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state can be kept low, and the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state is kept low In the normal state (the state in which the MB in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the general gaming state is not elected) and the bonus establishment state (the MB in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the general gaming state) Can be set to a higher probability of winning a small role (in the state of winning) to improve the medal acquisition performance in assist time games It has to be able to bet.

According to the technique described in the above document, the medal acquisition performance in the bonus state so that the medal acquisition rate is within a predetermined range even if the winning probability of the small role in the normal state and the bonus establishment state is set high. Can be suppressed. Specifically, by changing the specified number of insertions between the normal state and bonus established games and the bonus state games and changing the payout of the small role according to the specified number of insertions, The payout for the small role is different from the payout for the small role in the bonus state. In the normal state and the bonus establishment state, there is a small role with a higher payout than the specified number of throws so that the medal can be increased in the assist time game. The number of medals is not increased in the bonus state so as to be equal to the number. As a result, when designing a gaming machine with an acquisition performance within a predetermined range, the probability of winning a small role in the normal state and the bonus establishment state is increased by the amount that suppresses the increase in the game medium in the bonus state. It becomes possible to set, and the increase speed of the game medium in the assist time game can be dramatically increased as compared with the conventional game machine.

  In other words, the conventional method aims to increase the medal increase rate in assist time games by setting the winning probability of small roles in the normal state and the bonus established state to be higher by setting the increase / decrease in medals in the bonus state to zero. With the specified number of insertions in the normal state or the bonus established state and the specified number of insertions in the bonus state, the payout of all small roles is set to the same number as the specified number of insertions in the specified number of inputs set in the bonus state. It is a technical idea to do.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, although the medal acquisition rate in the assist time game is set high, it is common with the conventional method, but by devising the lottery mode in the bonus state, the medal in the bonus state is devised. As the result, the winning performance can be further reduced, and as a result, even if the winning probability of the small role is set higher, the medal acquisition rate in the assist time game can be further increased within the predetermined payout rate. It is to improve.

  Specifically, in the conventional method, in the bonus state, the payouts of all small roles are the same as the prescribed number of throws, but the lottery flags corresponding to all small roles are compulsory regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Since the bonus state set in the winning state (so-called second type special character) is used, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate (the number of payouts / the number of insertions) in the bonus state is 100%. This is because it is not permitted to provide a bonus state in which the player can only reduce the number of medals on hand in any situation, so the specified number of insertions in the bonus state is different from the normal state or the bonus establishment state. Even in the case of changing the payout, it is necessary to provide at least one kind of small role in which the payout is equal to or more than the prescribed input number. For this reason, in the case where the so-called second special agent is used to suppress the medal acquisition performance more than the bonus establishment state, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state cannot be less than 100%.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the normal number, the bonus established state, and the bonus state in each gaming state are the same, and the normal state and the bonus are not changed without changing the number of medals inserted in each gaming state. As shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, a situation where a medal acquisition rate is low is generated by using a bonus state (so-called first type special combination) in which an internal lottery with a higher winning probability of a small role than the established state is used. In the normal state or the bonus establishment state, a winning mode (JAC1) is provided in the bonus state in which the upper bell, the lower bell, the right-up bell, and the right-down bell that are won individually are selected in the bonus state. The internal lottery is performed such that the probability that the lottery flag corresponding to the small combination is set to the winning state is higher than the normal state or the bonus establishment state. Specifically, all small roles (upper bell, lower bell, right-up bell, right-down bell, middle bell, special small role A1-special small role A4, special small role B1-special small role B2, special small role C1-Special small role C4, Special small role D1-Special small role D4, Special small role E1-Special small role E2, Chance role) The winning probability is higher than the normal state and the bonus establishment state Yes. In addition, the probability that the lottery flags corresponding to some small roles in the bonus state are set to the winning state is set higher than the normal state or the bonus establishment state, and the lottery flags corresponding to the remaining small roles are set to the winning state. The internal lottery may be performed so that the probability is the same as the normal state or the bonus establishment state. In other words, in the bonus state, if each small combination is elected with a probability equal to or higher than that in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, the small combination whose winning probability increases in the bonus state may be some small combinations. And it may be all small roles.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the probability of winning any small role in the bonus state is the winning probability of any small role in the normal state and the bonus established state. The internal lottery is performed so as to be higher than the probability that the aspect is obtained. That is, in the bonus state of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the winning probabilities for all small roles are higher than those in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and the winning probabilities for the entire small roles are also in the normal state. The probability that a winning mode (JAC1) including an upper bell, a lower bell, a right-up bell, and a right-down bell with a higher dividend than the specified number of inputs will be obtained is normal and the bonus is established. The probability of winning a medal in the bonus state is lower than the probability of obtaining a winning mode (batting order bell) including any of the upper bell, lower bell, right-up bell, or right-down bell in the state. Can be made less than 100%. In particular, in the present embodiment, four types of small roles that can be won in the correct hitting order (upper bell, lower bell, right-up bell, right-down bell) are selected in a bonus state, and in the example shown in FIG. The expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state can be about 65%. In the normal state or the bonus establishment state, the player cannot know the result of the internal lottery unless the game is an assist time game. For this reason, in a situation where the game is not an assist time game in the normal state or the bonus establishment state, the stop operation order is selected evenly and randomly from all the orders, and the game is performed when the batting order bell is won. The correct answer order is selected with a probability of / 6, and the incorrect answer order is selected with a probability of 5/6. In the method of playing a game by selecting the stop operation order equally and randomly from the batting order 1 to the batting order 6, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the normal state is about 61%, and the medal acquisition in the bonus establishment state The expected value of the rate is about 64%. In the bonus state, no matter how the game is played, Bell B or Bell C can be won regardless of the mode of the stop operation when JAC1 is won, and Bell A can be awarded when JAC2 is won. Therefore, as described above, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state is about 65%, and in the case of non-assist game, the bonus state is better than the normal state or the bonus establishment state in any game method. Also, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate will be higher. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 20, in the bonus establishment state, it becomes possible to receive the payout of 7 medals with a probability about four times that of the bonus state, and the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus establishment state Is about 199%. In other words, in the present embodiment, in the AT state, by notifying the correct hit order, if the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notified order, medals can be obtained at a rate almost as expected. In the configuration of the present embodiment, an assist time game in which an increase of about 2.99 medals per game can be expected in the bonus establishment state can be performed.

  The expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus establishment state and the expectation value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state are in a trade-off relationship. The lower the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state, the lower the expected value of the medal acquisition rate. It is possible to adopt a specification that increases the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the state, and the higher the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state, the lower the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus established state I have to adopt the specifications. In the present embodiment, the upper bell is set as a specific small part for setting the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) or batting order 2 (B1 → B3 → B2) as the correct batting order, and the batting order 3 (B2 → B1 → B3). ) Or batting order 4 (B2 → B3 → B1) is set as a specific small role to set the correct batting order, and batting order 5 (B3 → B1 → B2) or batting order 6 (B3 → B2 → B1) is the correct batting order. A right-up bell is set as a specific small role for the above, and a right-down bell is set as a specific small role for providing correct hitting order in all pressing orders, and four types of specific small roles are specified in the bonus state. The probability that a winning mode including a small role is obtained is reduced to about ¼ of the probability that a winning mode including a specific small role is obtained in a normal state and a bonus established state. However, with two types of specific small roles, the probability that a winning mode including a specific small role will be obtained in the bonus state is approximately ½ of the probability that a winning mode including the specific small role will be obtained in the normal state and the bonus established state. If the number of specific small roles is three, the compression may be reduced to about 1/3 of the probability that a winning mode including the specific small role is obtained in the normal state and the bonus establishment state. Then, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state may be further lowered with five or more types of specific small roles.

  In other words, in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, an aspect in which N types of specific small roles are elected without overlapping each other is provided and an internal lottery is performed, and in the bonus state, an aspect in which N types of specific small roles are elected redundantly The probability that a winning mode including a specific small role is obtained in a bonus state by performing an internal lottery may be reduced to about 1 / N of the probability that a winning mode including a specific small role is obtained in a normal state and a bonus established state. it can. Thus, in the past, the medal acquisition performance related to assist time gaming was designed with the lower limit of the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state set to 100%. Since the medal acquisition performance related to the assist time game can be designed after lowering the lower limit to less than 100%, the design flexibility of the gaming machine having the assist time function can be drastically improved. Therefore, even if there are only three types of specific small roles, the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell, it is possible to obtain the effect of reducing the medal acquisition performance in the bonus state by overlapping these in the bonus state. However, in the present embodiment, by providing a downward-sloping bell, the effect of reducing the medal acquisition performance in the bonus state can be further increased by increasing the number of specific small roles to four types. It has become.

  Note that the technique of the present embodiment expands the adjustment range of the expected value of the medal acquisition rate to less than 100% while increasing the winning probability of the small role in the bonus game, and expects the medal acquisition rate This does not preclude the adoption of a bonus state with a value of 100% or more.

  In this embodiment, the stop position of the rotating reel is determined according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 when the hitting bell is selected. Hereinafter, a case where the batting order bell A1 shown in FIG. 22 is won will be described as an example, and a specific description will be given with reference to FIGS.

  First, the small combinations included in the batting order bell A1 are the upper bell, the special small combination A1, the special small combination A4, the special small combination D1, and the special small combination D4. Here, in the situation where each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is rotating when the batting order bell A1 is won, as shown in FIG. If the replay symbol A “RPA” is located, the 14th BAR symbol “BAR” is located in the middle and the 13th cherry symbol “CH” is located in the lower, the stop button B1 is pressed. The stop position candidates within the drawing range of a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the detection position are as shown in FIGS. 23 (B) to 23 (F), and a winning that exists within this drawing range is possible. The symbol combinations related to the winning combination are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (G), when the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the effective line in the first reel R1, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is 9, When the red 7 symbol “red 7” is displayed on the active line, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is 2, and when the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line. The number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is two. Further, as shown in FIG. 23G, when the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the active line in the first reel R1, the number of medals to be paid out is 7 at the maximum, and the red 7 symbol “ When either “Red 7” or Bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the maximum number of medals paid out is 1 in any case.

  In the present embodiment, when the first stop reel corresponds to the correct hit order, the stop position is set so that the number of medals to be paid out is the largest and the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line are the largest. decide. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 23, when the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the active line in the first reel R1, the symbol combination having the largest number of payout medals and which can be displayed on the active line. Since the number of medals is the largest, the replay symbol A “RPA” in which the number of medals paid out and the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is the maximum is displayed on the active line, as shown in FIG. The position is selected as the stop position of the first reel R1.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 24A, the first reel R1 is stopped at the position where the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed in the middle, and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 rotate. In this situation, the 16th bell symbol A “BLA” is located in the upper row of the second reel R2, the 15th replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the middle row, and the 14th cherry symbol “CH” in the lower row. If the stop button B2 is pressed at the timing at which the position is positioned, the stop position candidates within the pull-in range of a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are shown in FIGS. 24 (B) to 24 (F). ), And the symbol combinations related to the winning winning combinations that exist within the pull-in range are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24G, when the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the effective line in the second reel R2, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is one red When the 7 symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is 2 in any case. As shown in FIG. 24G, when the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line on the second reel R2, the number of medals to be paid out is 7 at the maximum, and the red 7 symbol “red” When “7” or bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the maximum number of medals paid out is 1 in any case.

  In the present embodiment, the stop position is determined so that the number of medals to be paid out is maximized in the case where the reel that stops secondly corresponds to the correct hit order. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 24, when the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line on the second reel R2, the number of medals to be paid out is the largest, so the cherry symbol “CH” is on the active line. The position shown in FIG. 24 (B) to be displayed is selected as the stop position of the second reel R2.

  Thus, when the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the active line for the first reel R1 and the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line for the second reel R2, the winning combination that can be won at this time Since there is only an upper bell, when the stop button B3 is pressed, the third reel R3 is stopped in such a manner that the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the active line and the upper bell wins.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25A, the first reel R1 is stopped at the position where the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed in the middle, and the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 rotate. In the situation of the third reel R3, the 15th replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the upper row, the 14th bell symbol A “BLA” is located in the middle row, and the 13th watermelon symbol A “WMA” is located in the lower row. If the stop button B3 is pressed at the timing at which "" is positioned, the stop position candidates within the drawing range of a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are shown in FIGS. 25 (B) to 25 (F). ), And the symbol combinations related to the winning combination that can be won and exist within the drawing range are as shown in FIG. 25 (G).

  As shown in FIG. 25 (G), when the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the effective line in the third reel R3, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is one, When the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is two. As shown in FIG. 25 (G), when the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the active line on the third reel R3, the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 7, and the bell symbol A “ When “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the maximum number of medals paid out is one.

  In the present embodiment, the first stop reel corresponds to the correct hit order, but when the second stop reel changes to the incorrect hit order, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is as follows. The stop position is determined so as to maximize the number. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 25, when the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line in the third reel R3, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is the largest. The position shown in FIG. 25B where the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line is selected as the stop position of the third reel R3.

  In this way, when the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the active line for the first reel R1 and the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line for the third reel R3, the winning that can be won at this time The role is only the special small role A1. In the present embodiment, the special small combination A1 is a small combination that cannot be won unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Therefore, for the second reel R2, the stop button B2 is a red 7 symbol. When at least one of “Red 7” and Bell symbol A “BLA” is pressed within the pull-in range, the second reel R2 is stopped and the stop button B2 is pressed in such a manner that the special small role A1 wins. If neither the red 7 symbol “red 7” nor the bell symbol A “BLA” is present in the pull-in range, the special small role A1 will not win, and no role will win. Thus, the second reel R2 is stopped.

  Next, in the situation where each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is rotating when the batting order bell A1 is won, as shown in FIG. If the bell symbol A “BLA” is located, the replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the middle row and the cherry symbol “CH” is located in the lower row, the stop button B2 is pressed. The candidates for the stop positions within the drawing range for a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are as shown in FIGS. 26 (B) to 26 (F), and the winnings existing within this drawing range are shown. The possible symbol combinations related to the winning combination are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (G), when the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the effective line in the second reel R2, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is one red When the 7 symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is 4 in any case. As shown in FIG. 26 (G), when the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line in the second reel R2, the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 7, and the red 7 symbol “red” is displayed. When “7” or bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the maximum number of medals paid out is 1 in any case.

  In this embodiment, when the first stop reel corresponds to the incorrect answering order, the stop position is determined so that the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is maximized. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 26, when the red 7 symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line in the second reel R2, the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line is displayed. Since the number of the second reels R2 is the largest, the stop position at which the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is the maximum, for example, the bell symbol A “BLA” is on the effective line. The position shown in FIG. 26 (D) to be displayed is selected. As the stop position of the second reel R2, a red 7 symbol “red 7” that can display the same number of symbol combinations as the bell symbol A “BLA” displayed on the effective line is displayed on the effective line. The position shown in 26 (E) may be selected.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 27A, the second reel R2 is stopped at the position where the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed in the lower stage, and the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 are rotated. In the situation, the 15th replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the upper row of the first reel R1, the 14th BAR symbol “BAR” is located in the middle row, and the 13th cherry symbol “CH” is located in the lower row. Assuming that the stop button B1 is pressed at the position of the position, the stop position candidates within the pull-in range of a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are shown in FIGS. 27 (B) to 27 (F). As shown in FIG. 27G, the symbol combinations related to the winning combination that can be won and exist within the drawing range are as shown in FIG.

  In this case, for the stop position of the first reel R1, the position at which the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the active line is determined as the stop position regardless of the pressed detection position.

  More specifically, the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the bell symbol A “BLA” are symbols that constitute the winning form of the special small role D1, and in the special small role D1, the watermelon symbol A of the third reel R3. “WMA” is arranged in a positional relationship that can be drawn on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. For this reason, if the stop position is determined so that either the red 7 symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the result of the game is “no winning (no winning of any role). Can't get). Also, if control is performed to draw the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the bell symbol A “BLA” on the active line preferentially over the replay symbol A “RPA”, a “non-winning” will be obtained as a result of the game. In the first reel R1, the stop button B1 is pressed at a position where neither the red 7 symbol “red 7” nor the bell symbol A “BLA” is included in the pull-in range, and the special symbol “SP” is selected on the third reel R3. ”And the bell symbol A“ BLA ”need to be pressed at a position that does not fall within the pull-in range, making it difficult to miss the special small role winning, which may increase the winning rate of the special small role. is there. Therefore, in order to keep the fluctuation factor of the special winning combination winning rate due to the pressed detection position as low as possible, the replay symbol A “RPA” arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line is effective regardless of the pressed detection position. The position shown in FIG. 27C displayed on the line is determined as the stop position of the first reel R1. In the example shown in FIG. 27, when the replay symbol A “PRA” is displayed on the effective line, the number of symbol combinations is two, and the red symbol “Red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is the effective line. When displaying on the top, the number of symbol combinations is one each. Therefore, when the first reel R1 is stopped so that the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the effective line, the result is displayed on the effective line. This means that the stop positions are determined so as to maximize the number of possible symbol combinations.

  When the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the active line for the first reel R1 and the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line for the second reel R2, the winning combination that can be won at this point is Only the special small role A1. In the present embodiment, the special small combination A1 is a small combination that cannot be won unless the stop button B3 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Therefore, for the third reel R3, the stop button B3 has the special symbol “ When the third reel R3 is stopped and the stop button B3 is pressed in such a manner that the special small role A1 wins when at least one of “SP” and the bell symbol A “BLA” is pressed within the pull-in range. If neither the special symbol “SP” nor the bell symbol A “BLA” exists within the drawing range, the special small role A1 will not win, and the third reel will not win any role. R3 will stop.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28A, the second reel R2 stops at the position where the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed in the lower stage, and the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 rotate. In the situation, the 15th bell symbol A “BLA” is located in the upper row of the third reel R3, the 14th watermelon symbol A “WMA” is located in the middle row, and the 13th replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the lower row. If the stop button B3 is pressed at the timing at which "" is positioned, stop position candidates within the drawing range of a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are shown in FIGS. 28 (B) to 28 (F). ), And the symbol combinations related to the winning combination that can be won exist within the drawing range are as shown in FIG. 28 (G).

  In this case, for the stop position of the third reel R3, the position at which the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the effective line is determined as the stop position regardless of the pressing detection position.

  Specifically, the special symbol “SP” and the bell symbol A “BLA” are symbols constituting the winning form of the special small role A1, and in the special small role A1, the replay symbol A “RPA” of the first reel R1. "Are arranged in a positional relationship that can be drawn on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. For this reason, if the stop position is determined so that either the special symbol “SP” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, a “non-winning” cannot be obtained as a result of the game. Also, if you try to control the special symbol “SP” and the bell symbol A “BLA” to be drawn on the active line preferentially over the watermelon symbol A “WMA”, in order to obtain “non-winning” as a result of the game The stop button B3 is pressed at a position where neither the special symbol “SP” nor the bell symbol A “BLA” is included in the pull-in range on the third reel R3, and the red 7 symbol “red 7” and It is necessary to press the stop button B1 at a position that does not include any of the bell symbols A “BLA” within the pull-in range, and it becomes difficult to miss a special small role winning, and there is a possibility that the special small role winning rate may increase. Therefore, in order to keep the fluctuation factor of the special winning combination winning rate due to the pressed detection position as low as possible, the watermelon symbol A “WMA” arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line is effective regardless of the pressed detection position. The position shown in FIG. 28F displayed on the line is determined as the stop position of the third reel R3. In the example shown in FIG. 28, when the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the effective line, the number of symbol combinations is two, and when the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line, the symbol is displayed. Since the number of combinations is one, if the third reel R3 is stopped so that the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the active line, the maximum number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is the result. The stop position has been determined.

  When the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line for the second reel R2 and the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the active line for the third reel R3, the winning combination that can be won at this point is Only the special small role D1. In the present embodiment, the special small combination D1 is a small combination that cannot be won unless the stop button B1 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Therefore, for the first reel R1, the stop button B1 is a red 7 symbol. The first reel R1 stops and the stop button B1 is pressed in such a manner that the special small role D1 wins when at least one of “Red 7” and the bell symbol A “BLA” is pressed within the pull-in range. If neither the red 7 symbol “red 7” nor the bell symbol A “BLA” is present in the pull-in range, the special small role D1 will not win, and neither will win Thus, the first reel R1 is stopped.

  Next, in the situation where each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is rotating when the batting order bell A1 is elected, as shown in FIG. If the bell symbol A “BLA” is located, the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is located in the middle row, and the replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the lower row, the stop button B3 is pressed. The candidates for the stop positions within the drawing range for a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are as shown in FIGS. 29 (B) to 29 (F), and winnings existing within this drawing range are shown. The possible symbol combinations related to the winning combination are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (G), when the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the effective line in the third reel R3, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is nine, When the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is two. As shown in FIG. 29 (G), when the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the active line in the first reel R1, the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 7, and the bell symbol A “ When “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the maximum number of medals paid out is one.

  In this embodiment, when the first stop reel corresponds to the incorrect answering order, the stop position is determined so that the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is maximized. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 29, in the third reel R3, when the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the active line, the number of medals paid out is the largest and the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line 29 (F), the watermelon symbol A “WMA” that maximizes the number of medals paid out and the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is displayed on the active line. The position is selected as the stop position of the third reel R3.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the third reel R3 is stopped at the position where the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed in the middle stage, and the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 are rotated. In the situation, the 15th replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the upper row of the first reel R1, the 14th BAR symbol “BAR” is located in the middle row, and the 13th cherry symbol “CH” is located in the lower row. Assuming that the stop button B1 is pressed at the position of the position, the stop position candidates within the pull-in range of a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are shown in FIGS. 30 (B) to 30 (F). As shown in FIG. 30, the symbol combinations related to the winning combination that can be won and exist within the drawing range are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (G), when the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the effective line in the first reel R1, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is one, When the red 7 symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is 2 in any case. As shown in FIG. 30G, when the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the active line in the first reel R1, the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 7, and the red 7 symbol “ When either “Red 7” or Bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the maximum number of medals paid out is 1 in any case.

  In the present embodiment, the stop position is determined so as to maximize the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line when the reels on which the stop operation is performed correspond to the incorrect answer order. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 30, when the red 7 symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line in the first reel R1, the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line are displayed. Since the number is the largest, the stop position of the first reel R1 is the stop position where the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is the maximum, for example, the bell symbol A “BLA” is on the effective line. The position shown in FIG. 30 (D) to be displayed is selected. As a stop position of the first reel R1, a red 7 symbol “red 7” that can display the same number of symbol combinations as the bell symbol A “BLA” displayed on the effective line is displayed on the effective line. The position shown in 30 (F) may be selected.

  When the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line for the first reel R1 and the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the active line for the third reel R3, the winning combination that can be won at this point is Only the special small role D1. In the present embodiment, the special small combination D1 is a small combination that cannot be won unless the stop button B2 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Therefore, for the second reel R2, the stop button B2 is a red 7 symbol. The second reel R2 stops and the stop button B2 is pressed in such a manner that the special small role D1 wins when at least one of “Red 7” and the bell symbol A “BLA” is pressed within the pull-in range. If neither the red 7 symbol “red 7” nor the bell symbol A “BLA” is present in the pull-in range, the special small role D1 will not win, and neither will win Thus, the second reel R2 is stopped.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the third reel R3 is stopped at the position where the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed in the middle, and the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 rotate. In this situation, the 16th bell symbol A “BLA” is located in the upper row of the second reel R2, the 15th replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the middle row, and the 14th cherry symbol “CH” in the lower row. If the stop button B2 is pressed at the timing at which the position is positioned, the stop position candidates within the pull-in range of a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are shown in FIGS. 31 (B) to 31 (F). As shown in FIG. 31 (G), the symbol combinations related to the winning combination that can be won and exist within the pull-in range are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (G), when the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the effective line in the second reel R2, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is one red When the 7 symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is two. As shown in FIG. 31 (G), when the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line in the second reel R2, the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 7, and the red 7 symbol “red” is displayed. When “7” or bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the number of medals to be paid out is one at a maximum.

  In the present embodiment, the stop position is determined so as to maximize the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line when the reels on which the stop operation is performed correspond to the incorrect answer order. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 31, when the red 7 symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line in the second reel R2, the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line are displayed. Since the number of the second reels R2 is the largest, the stop position at which the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is the maximum, for example, the bell symbol A “BLA” is on the effective line. The position shown in FIG. 31 (D) to be displayed is selected. As the stop position of the second reel R2, a red 7 symbol “red 7” that can display the same number of symbol combinations as the bell symbol A “BLA” displayed on the effective line is displayed on the effective line. The position shown in 31 (E) may be selected.

  In this way, when the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line for the second reel R2, and the watermelon symbol A “WMA” is displayed on the active line for the third reel R3, the winning winning becomes possible at this time. The role is only the special small role D1. In the present embodiment, the special small combination D1 is a small combination that cannot be won unless the stop button B1 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Therefore, for the first reel R1, the stop button B1 is a red 7 symbol. The first reel R1 stops and the stop button B1 is pressed in such a manner that the special small role D1 wins when at least one of “Red 7” and the bell symbol A “BLA” is pressed within the pull-in range. If neither the red 7 symbol “red 7” nor the bell symbol A “BLA” is present in the pull-in range, the special small role D1 will not win, and neither will win Thus, the first reel R1 is stopped.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus state is kept low and the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the bonus established state is increased. In order to reduce the winning rate of small roles that can receive more payouts than the number of medals inserted, multiple types of specific small roles are provided. And, as in games in the normal performance state, to keep the expected value of the medal acquisition rate as low as possible in the situation where the correct batting order cannot be grasped when winning the batting order bell, the acquisition of medals between the normal performance state and the AT state It is possible to design an attractive game specification that reflects the difference in rate and results in the undulation of the medal acquisition situation. And in order to keep the medal acquisition rate in the game in the normal performance state as low as possible, one of the conditions is that at the time of winning the batting order bell, the winning of the specific small role is not confirmed until at least two reels stop. As mentioned. The fact that the winning of the specific small role is not confirmed until the two reels stop means that when the winning order is won, the correct order is given when the first reel is stopped, and the correct order is changed when the second reel is stopped. The situation will occur. In particular, when there is only one active line as in this embodiment, when the hitting order bell is won, the correct answer order is given when the first reel stops, and the situation changes to the incorrect answer order when the second reel stops. In order to produce, it is necessary that the symbols are common to the other small roles that are selected and overlapped with the specific small role in the reel to be stopped first in the correct hit order.

  In this case, if the batting order bell is set so that there is a correct batting order in all pressing orders for all the specific small roles, the design freedom of the arrangement of symbols on each reel is significantly reduced, and other than the small roles such as replay. It becomes difficult to provide a symbol combination that constitutes the winning form of the combination. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of specific small roles share a part of the correct answer order, so that the correct answer order exists for all of the six types of stop buttons B1 to B3 as a whole. A batting order bell is configured.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 18, the symbol of the second reel R <b> 2 is the cherry symbol “CH” with respect to the upper bell that is one of the specific small roles, but the second reel is the other small role. There is no small role in which R2 is the cherry symbol “CH”. Thus, since there is no common symbol for the second reel R2 between the upper bell and the other small roles, the stop button B2 is the first when the winning mode in which the batting order bell wins in the correct batting order is provided. When the second reel R2 is stopped, it is necessary to branch between the correct answer order and the incorrect answer order. When the stop button B2 is first pressed, the reels that stop first are the correct answer order. However, the reel that stops second cannot be controlled to change to the incorrect hit order, and it becomes impossible to provide six types of correct hit orders corresponding to all the pressing orders. As described above, in the game specification in which the bonus state in which the winning rate of the specific small role is compressed and the assist time game is performed in the bonus establishment state, the set amount of the random value assigned to the small combination in the bonus establishment state is relatively Since it is high, if there are few types of correct hit order, the correct hit order is likely to be achieved even if the keys are randomly pressed, and it is difficult to keep the medal acquisition rate in a game in the normal performance state low.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the batting order bell A1, batting order bell A2, batting order bell B1, and batting order bell B2 are set as the winning mode in which the batting order 1 and 2 are the correct batting order using the upper stage bell. The batting order bell A3, batting order bell A4, batting order bell B1 and batting order bell B2 are set as the winning mode with the batting order 3 and 4 as the correct batting order, and the batting order as the batting order 5 and 6 is the correct batting order with the right-up bell By setting the winning mode so that the correct hitting order is assigned by three kinds of specific small roles, such as setting the bell A5, the hitting order bell A6, the hitting order bell B5, and the hitting order bell B6, The degree of freedom in design such as control for determining the stop position of each reel can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the correct hitting order is set so that the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell share part of the six types of pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. By providing the winning mode, the correct hit order of the hit order bell A1 to the hit order bell A6 and the hit order bell B1 to the hit order bell B6 is set to six choices, but when such correct answer hit order is assigned, It is necessary to perform the production so that the player cannot grasp which specific small role is won in the game.

  For example, if the player can grasp by the effect that the winning mode including the upper bell, which is one of the specific small roles, is obtained, the batting order bell A1, which is the winning mode including the upper bell, In the bell A2, the batting order bell B1, and the batting order bell B2, since either the batting order 1 or 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed is the correct batting order, the winning mode including the upper bell may be obtained by the production. If the game is performed by first pressing the stop button B1 when it can be determined that the game is high, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate is compared with the case where a game is performed by randomly selecting the pressing order from the six types of pressing order. However, it becomes possible to play a high game.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent such inconvenience, in a winning mode including at least one of an upper bell, a lower bell, and a right-up bell (a winning mode including a right-down bell may be included). A technique is adopted in which the execution frequency of the effects is equalized when the effects in the normal effect state are executed. Specifically, the production control means 180 treats all batting order bells as one winning mode and determines which production is executed. In this way, it is possible not only to prevent the deviation of the execution frequency of the production according to the type of the specific small role, but also to cause a deviation of the production frequency in each of the plural types of winning modes provided for each specific small role. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the batting order bell A1 to the batting order bell A6 and the batting order bell B1 to the batting order bell B6, each of the pressing orders of the six types of stop buttons B1 to B3 is assigned so that the correct batting order is assigned. A right falling bell is provided as a specific small role different from the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right rising bell. Unlike the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell, this right-down bell is one kind of specific small role in the batting order bell C1 to the batting order bell C6 and the batting order bell D1 to the batting order bell D6, as shown in FIG. The correct answer order is provided for all six types of pressing order.

  As described above with respect to the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell, it is possible to provide a special small role so as to set a correct hitting order corresponding to all six types of pressing order. Therefore, the design difficulty of design of the symbol array is increased. Further, the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell provide the batting order bell A1 to the batting order bell A6 and the batting order bell B1 to the batting order bell B6 so that six types of correct batting orders can be covered. It can be considered that it is not necessary to provide a downward-sloping bell until the design burden is increased.

  However, in this embodiment, a right-down bell is provided for the purpose of compressing the winning probability of a specific small role in the bonus state. In particular, in the game specification in which a plurality of types of specific small roles are individually elected in the normal state or the bonus establishment state as in the present embodiment and a plurality of types of specific small roles are elected in the bonus state, As the number of types increases, the winning probability of a specific small role in the bonus state can be reduced. Here, when there are three types of specific small roles, as in the case where there are four types of specific small roles shown in FIG. 20 (for example, when the total amount of random numbers set to specific small roles is 49152). FIG. 32 shows how random numbers are set for specific small roles in each gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 21, and FIG. 32, when the number of specific small roles is four, the probability that a winning mode including the specific small role is obtained in the bonus state may be reduced to ¼. On the other hand, if there are three types of specific small roles, the probability of obtaining a winning aspect including the specific small role in the bonus state can be reduced only to 1/3. Thus, as the number of specific small roles increases, the chances of winning a specific small role in the bonus state can be reduced, and as a result, the medal acquisition performance in the bonus state can be kept low.

  However, when four types of specific small roles are provided, these specific small roles cannot equally share the six-choice correct answer order. For example, the batting order 1 including the upper bell makes the batting order 1 and 2 the correct batting order, the batting order 3 including the lower right bell makes the batting order 3 the correct batting order, the batting order bell including the lower bell makes the batting order 4 the correct batting order, and the right rising bell A specific small role (upper bell, right-up bell) that shares two types of pressing order as a correct hitting order, such as hitting order 5 and hitting order 6 as correct hitting order, and one type of pressing order is correct hitting order. Specific small roles (lower bell, lower right bell) will be displayed. In such an aspect, if the winning probabilities of the four types of specific small roles are made equal, the winning probability of the batting order bell including the lower bell and the batting order bell including the lower right bell is higher than the winning probability and the right rising of the batting order bell including the upper bell. The winning probability of the batting order bell including the bell becomes higher, and as a result, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate is higher by playing the game according to the batting order 3 and the batting order 4 than when playing the game in the other pressing order. Inconvenience occurs. On the other hand, in order to ensure that the expected medal win rate is equal regardless of the order in which the game is played, the winning probabilities for the upper bell and the right-up bell are equal, and the lower bell and the right-down bell Are equal, and the winning probabilities for the lower bell and the lower right bell need to be ½ of the winning probabilities for the upper bell and the right rising bell. Then, in the bonus state, even if four types of specific small roles are won in duplicate, the winning probability of the upper bell and the right-up bell becomes a bottleneck, and the winning mode including the specific small role in the bonus state is obtained. The probability of being reduced can only be reduced to 1/3. Further, as described above, when the batting order 3 including the lower bell is used as the correct batting order and the batting order 4 including the lower right bell is used as the correct batting order, if any of these batting order bells is won, Depending on the stop position when the reel R2 is stopped for the first time, there is a disadvantage that the player knows which batting order bell including the specific small combination is won. Specifically, when a batting order bell including the lower bell is won, the bell symbol A “BLA” or the bell symbol B “BLB” is on the effective line when the second reel R2 is stopped first. If the batting order bell including the right-down bell is selected, the replay symbol A “PRA” or the replay symbol B “RPB” is on the active line when the second reel R2 is first stopped. Is displayed. Then, the player can grasp the type of hitting bell that is won by the stop position of the second reel R2, and can perform a stop operation according to the correct hitting order even if the correct hitting order is not notified.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell constitute a six-choice correct hit order hitting bell, so that when the right-falling bell is provided, there is no frequency deviation in the correct hit order. As described above, in the hitting order bell C1 to the hitting order bell C6 and the hitting order bell D1 to the hitting order bell D6, which are winning modes including the right-down bell, the correct answer order is present in all of the six types of pressing orders.

  On the other hand, for the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell, the correct answer hit order corresponds to only a part of the pressing order. For this reason, there is a bias in the number of winning modes including the upper bell, the lower bell, or the right-up bell and the number of winning modes including the right-down bell.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, there are four types of winning modes including an upper bell, a winning mode including a lower bell, and a winning mode including a right-up bell, each including a right-down bell. There are 12 types.

  Here, when the set amount of the random number value assigned to each winning mode is the same, the winning probability of the right falling bell included in the 12 types of winning modes is more prominent than the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right rising bell. Become higher. In this embodiment, the set amount of random values assigned to JAC1, which is a winning mode in which the upper bell, the lower bell, the right-up bell, and the right-down bell in the bonus state are elected in duplicate, If the winning probability is not lowered in the bonus state, it is difficult to obtain the effect of reducing the medal acquisition performance in the bonus state depending on the set amount of the random value assigned to the right-down bell.

  And in the bonus state, the effect of suppressing the medal acquisition performance to the lowest is the highest in the normal state and the bonus establishment state of the random numbers assigned to the upper bell, lower bell, right-up bell, and right-down bell, respectively. In this embodiment, random numbers are assigned in consideration of the number of winning modes because the set amounts are the same. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, when the total set amount of random number values assigned to all hit order bells is 49152, the set amount of random value assigned to each winning mode is the hit order bell A and the hit order bell B. Random numbers of 1/3 of each are assigned to the batting order bell C and the batting order bell D, and in this way, the winning probability of the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell and the win of the right-down bell The probability can be the same. Thus, when any of the batting order bells is won, the correct hitting order exists at an equal rate for the six types of pressing orders related to the stop buttons B1 to B3, so that each pressing order is the correct hitting order. When a game is played in a specific pressing order with equal appearance frequencies, a situation in which the medal acquisition rate tends to increase is less likely to occur. It is preferable that the winning probability of the right falling bell in the normal state or the bonus establishment state is the same as the winning probability of the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right rising bell in the normal state or the bonus establishment state. The probability may be lower than the winning probability of the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell, and even in this case, an effect of suppressing the medal acquisition performance in the bonus state can be obtained. If the winning probability for a right-down bell is lower than the winning probability for an upper-bell, a lower-bell, or a right-up bell, the set amount of random numbers assigned to the right-down bell win is the right-down bell. It is preferable to be determined by the type of correct hit order that is assigned to the batting order bell that includes, for example, when three types of correct answer hit orders are assigned to the batting order bell that includes the right falling bell, It is preferable that the set amount is a multiple of 3, and in the case of sharing six types of correct hitting orders in a batting order bell including a right-falling bell, the set amount of a random number assigned to winning the right-falling bell is a multiple of 6. Preferably there is. In this way, even if the winning probability of the right falling bell is lower than the winning probability of the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right rising bell, the frequency of occurrence of each correct answer hit order at the time of winning the hit order bell is equalized. Can do.

  From the viewpoint of assigning random values so that correct hitting order appears evenly for the six types of pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the winning probability of the upper bell, the lower bell, the right-up bell, and the right-down bell is the same. Even so, there may be a bias in the allocation of the winning probability of the batting order bell. Specifically, for example, it is assumed that there are 4800 random number setting amounts assigned to each of the upper bell, the lower bell, the right-up bell, and the right-down bell, and the batting order 1 including the upper bell is the correct batting order. 2400 for the batting order bell, 2400 for the batting order bell with the batting order 2 including the upper bell as the correct batting order, 2400 for the batting order bell with the batting order 3 including the lower bell as the correct batting order, and the batting order including the batting order 4 including the lower bell Assume that a random number setting amount is assigned such as 2400 for the bell, 2000 for the batting order bell with the batting order 5 including the right-up bell as the correct batting order, and 2800 for the batting order bell with the batting order 6 including the right-up bell. To do. In this case, the probability that the batting order 5 appears as the correct batting order is lower than the probability that the batting order 1 to the batting order 4 appear as the correct batting order, while the probability that the batting order 6 appears as the correct batting order increases. Then, a part of pressing order is biased and appears as correct answer hitting order. Therefore, a batting order bell with the batting order 1 including the right falling bell as the correct batting order, a batting order bell with the batting order 2 including the right falling bell as the correct batting order, a batting order bell with the batting order 3 including the right falling bell as the correct batting order, and a lower right For each batting order bell whose batting order 4 including the bell is a correct batting order, the set amount of random numbers is 800, and batting order 6 including a batting order 5 including a right falling bell is batting order 6 including a right falling bell. If a random number value is assigned to the batting order bell with the correct batting order as 400, the frequency at which each of the batting order 1 to batting order 6 appears as the correct batting order can be made uniform. In this way, if the appearance frequency of the correct batting order is uniform throughout the batting order bell including the upper bell, the batting order bell including the lower bell, the batting order bell including the right rising bell, and the batting order bell including the right lowering bell, The winning probability for the batting order bell is not limited to the example shown in the present embodiment, and various modes can be adopted.

  In the present embodiment, for the batting order bell including the right-down bell, the batting order bell C1 and the batting order bell C6 and the batting order bell D1 are the batting order so that the correct answer batting order exists for each of the six types of pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. Bell D6 was provided. Specifically, the batting order bell C1 and the batting order bell D1 set the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) as the correct answer batting order, the batting order bell C2 and the batting order bell D2 set the batting order 2 (B1 → B3 → B2) as the correct batting order, and the batting order Bell C3 and batting order bell D3 set batting order 3 (B2 → B1 → B3) as correct answer batting order, batting order bell C4 and batting order bell D4 set batting order 4 (B2 → B3 → B1) as correct answer batting order, batting order bell C5 and batting order bell D5 The batting order 5 (B3 → B1 → B2) is the correct batting order, and the batting order bell C6 and the batting order bell D6 are the batting order 6 (B3 → B2 → B1). On the other hand, if either of the batting orders 1 and 2, the batting order bell is provided with the correct batting order so that the right falling bell wins, and if either of the batting orders 3 and 4, the right falling bell wins the prize. A striking order bell provided with a correct striking order may be provided so that a right-declining bell wins if the striking order bell is provided with a correct striking order or any of the striking orders 5 and 6. In other words, in the hitting bell including the upper bell, the lower bell, and the right-up bell, even if the stop operation corresponding to the first stop reel corresponds to the correct hit order, the correct hit order in the stop operation corresponding to the second stop reel If the stop operation corresponding to the reel that stops first is the correct answer order, the winning mode will not change to the incorrect answer order. May be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the specific small part that may be won when the first reel R1 is first stopped at the time of winning the batting order bell, There are two types of bells, and there are four types of special small roles that may be won when the first reel R1 is stopped for the first time: special small portion A1 to special small portion A4.

  All of the symbols assigned to the first reel R1 regarding the winning combinations of these small roles are the replay symbol A “RPA”. This is because the first reel R1 stops in such a manner that the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed in the middle stage regardless of whether the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is the correct answer order or the incorrect answer order when the hit order bell is won. In addition, the stop operation is performed in the correct answer order in the winning order of the batting order bell A1, batting order bell A2, batting order bell B1, batting order bell B2, batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell D1, and batting order bell D2. When the first reel R1 is stopped first, the stop mode of the first reel R1 is the same regardless of whether the winning mode including the upper bell or the winning mode including the right-down bell is selected. It means to be common. For this reason, when the first reel R1 is first stopped at the time of winning of any batting order bell, a common stop mode of the first reel R1 is used so that the player can change the winning mode in the game in the normal performance state. Unpredictable situations can occur.

  In this embodiment, the stop operation corresponding to the reel to be stopped first at the time of winning of the batting order bell (batting order bell A3, batting order bell A4, batting order bell B3, batting order bell B4) including the lower bell corresponds to the correct batting order. In addition, when the symbols common to the lower bell, special small role A, and special small role D are displayed on the active line and the reels are stopped second, the special small role A and special small role are displayed. Regardless of the timing of the stop operation corresponding to the reel to be stopped second of the combination D, a special small role to which a symbol that can be displayed on the active line is assigned can be won, and it corresponds to the reel to be stopped last. Depending on the timing of the stop operation, there is a case where a special small combination wins and a case where no small combination wins. Hereinafter, the case where the hitting bell B4 shown in FIG. 33 is won will be taken as an example, and a specific description will be given with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35.

  First, in the situation where each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is rotating when the batting order bell B4 is won, as shown in FIG. If the bell symbol A “BLA” is located, the 15th replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the middle and the 14th cherry symbol “CH” is located in the lower, the stop button B2 is pressed. 34 (B) to FIG. 34 (F) are candidates for stop positions within the drawing range for a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position, and a winning that exists within this drawing range is possible. The symbol combinations related to the winning combination are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (G), when the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line in the second reel R2, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is six, When the red 7 symbol “red 7” is displayed on the effective line, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is four. As shown in FIG. 34 (G), when the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line on the second reel R2, the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 7, and the red 7 symbol “BLA” is displayed. When “Red 7” is displayed on the active line, the maximum number of medals paid out is one.

  When the hitting order bell B4 is selected, as shown in FIG. 8, when the second reel R2 is first stopped, it corresponds to the correct hitting order, and the number of medals to be paid out is maximized and can be displayed on the active line. The stop position of the second reel R2 is determined so as to maximize the number of symbol combinations. Then, in the example shown in FIG. 34, in the second reel R2, when the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line, the symbol combination having the largest number of payout medals and which can be displayed on the active line. Since the number of medals is the largest, the bell symbol A “BLA” in which the number of medals paid out and the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line is the maximum is displayed on the effective line as shown in FIG. The position is selected as the stop position of the second reel R2. In this way, in the example shown in FIG. 34, the bell symbol A “BLA” commonly assigned to the lower bell, the special small role A3, and the special small role D1 among the five types of small roles included in the batting order bell B4 Displayed on the active line.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the second reel R2 is stopped at the position where the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed in the lower stage, and the first reel R1 and the third reel R3 are rotated. In the situation, the 15th replay symbol A “RPA” is located in the upper row of the first reel R1, the 14th BAR symbol “BAR” is located in the middle row, and the 13th cherry symbol “CH” is located in the lower row. Assuming that the stop button B1 is pressed at the position of the position, the stop position candidates within the drawing range of a total of 5 frames from 0 to 4 frames from the pressed detection position are shown in FIGS. 35 (B) to 35 (F). As shown in FIG. 35G, the symbol combinations related to the winning combination that can be won and exist within the pull-in range are as shown in FIG.

  In this case, when the winning order bell B4 is won, the first reel R1 is stopped after the second reel R2, and the order is changed to the wrong answer order. The stop position of the first reel R1 is displayed on the effective line. By determining the stop position so that the number of possible symbol combinations is maximized, the replay symbol A “RPA” arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position is the effective line. The position displayed above is determined as the stop position.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35 (G), when the replay symbol A “PRA” is displayed on the active line, the number of symbol combinations is two, and the watermelon symbol A “WMA”, red 7 When the symbol “red 7” or the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the effective line, since the number of symbol combinations is one each, the replay symbol A “RPA” may be displayed on the effective line. The number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line is the largest. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the replay symbol A “RPA” arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position is displayed on the effective line as shown in FIG. Is determined as the stop position of the first reel R1.

  When the replay symbol A “RPA” is displayed on the active line for the first reel R1 and the bell symbol A “BLA” is displayed on the active line for the second reel R2, the winning combination that can be won at this point is Only special small role A3. In the present embodiment, the special small combination A3 is a small combination that cannot be won unless the stop button B3 is pressed at an appropriate timing. Therefore, for the third reel R3, the stop button B3 has the BAR symbol “ When the third reel R3 is stopped and the stop button B3 is pressed in such a manner that the special small role A3 wins when at least one of the “BAR” and the bell symbol B “BLB” is pressed within the pull-in range. If neither the BAR symbol “BAR” nor the bell symbol B “BLB” is present in the drawing range, the special small role A3 will not win, and the third reel will not win any role. R3 will stop.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special reel A1 to the special reel A4 are stopped last when the first reel R1 stops second and turns in the wrong answer order when the hitting bell is won. There is a role to cause a missed role in R3, and for the same reason, the special reel D1 to special reel D4 stops the third reel R3 second when the batting order bell is elected and is incorrect In the first reel R1, which stops at the end when the turn is made in the striking order, there is a role of generating a missing part. For this reason, according to this embodiment, when a stop operation is performed in an incorrect answering order at the time of winning the batting order bell, a situation where the winning of the special small role is confirmed before all reels stop It is possible to suppress the variation factor of the special winning combination winning rate depending on the pressed detection position as low as possible.

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

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role and a bonus are successful,
Reel control means for performing a control to rotate the plurality of reels for each game and stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop operation triggered by the stop operation;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the effective line;
With the winning of the small role, a payout control means for determining the number of game media payout according to the winning small role;
A game state transition control means for transitioning to a bonus establishment state based on winning of the bonus in a normal state, and transitioning a gaming state to a bonus state based on winning of the bonus in a bonus establishment state;
In the bonus establishment state, when the production state is shifted between a plurality of types of production states including the normal production state and the assist time state, and the production state is set to the assist time state, the winning of the small role is assisted. A game machine including an effect control means for performing control for causing the effect device to execute a winning assist effect,
The internal lottery means
In the normal state and the bonus establishment state, the first specific small combination, the second specific small combination, the third specific small combination, and the fourth specific small combination, in which more game media are paid out than the number of game media inserted, are used. There are multiple types of first winning modes in which specific small roles are won without overlapping each other, and the winning probabilities of the first specific small role, the second specific small role, and the third specific small role are the same, The internal lottery is performed so that the winning probability of the 4 specified small roles is equal to or less than the winning probability of the 1st specified small role, the 2nd specified small role, and the 3rd specified small role,
In the bonus state, there is a second winning mode in which the first specific small combination, the second specific small combination, the third specific small combination, and the fourth specific small combination are won, and the bonus state The probability of becoming the second winning mode in the internal lottery is lower than the probability of becoming one of a plurality of types of the first winning mode in the internal lottery in the normal state and the bonus establishment state, and among all the small roles Internal lottery is performed so that at least a part of the winning probability is higher than the normal state and the bonus establishment state,
The reel control means is
The correct hit order is set in advance for each of a plurality of types of the first winning mode. If the correct hit order is selected, a specific small role according to the type of the first winning mode wins, which is different from the correct hit order. In such a case, the spinning reel is stopped so that the specific small role does not win,
The first winning aspect including the first specific small combination, the first winning aspect including the second specific small combination, and the first winning aspect including the third specific small combination are mutually in the correct hit order. Are different,
As the first winning mode including the fourth specific small role, the winning mode in which the correct answer order is set in common with the first winning mode including the first specific small role, and the second specific small role is included. A winning mode in which the correct answer hitting order common to the first winning aspect is set, and a winning aspect in which the correct answer hitting order common to the first winning aspect including the third specific small role is provided. ,
The production control means
When the performance state is set to the assist time state, based on the result of the internal lottery being one of a plurality of types of the first winning mode, A gaming machine that notifies the correct hit order according to the type.

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