JP2005102743A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which achieves more versatile playing potentialities than ever. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine (1) is provided with a start lever (6) for starting a unit game, the main control circuit (71) which determines the win role based on the operation of the start lever (6), display windows (4L, 4C and 4R) for which is previously determined a plurality of prize winning areas for displaying the prize winning modes. The main control circuit (71) sets the prize winning area as a valid area, works to display the prize winning mode in the prize winning area set as the valid area based on the win role decided and grants the players the game values when the prize winning mode is displayed. The main control circuit (71) enables the setting of the single prize winning area as a plurality of valid areas. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines provided with a winning display means in which a plurality of winning areas are predetermined and a control means such as a microcomputer.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, is a mechanical fluctuation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols (identification information) in a front display window, or on a reel. It has an electrical fluctuation display device that displays the design of. Here, in the case of having a mechanical fluctuation display device, the control means drives and controls the fluctuation display device to rotate each reel in response to the player's start operation, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner for a certain period of time. Thereafter, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped automatically or by a player's stop operation. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window have a specific combination (winning symbol), a game medium such as a medal or a coin is paid out.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination is established, a single medal is not paid out, and the gaming state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period. As such a role, a role that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows the game to be played a predetermined number of times.

  Further, in the current mainstream model, in order to establish a winning in which medals, coins, etc. are paid out along with a combination of predetermined symbols along the winning line, an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”). ) To win the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”), and the player will stop the operation when the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) can be stopped on the winning line. Is required to do. That is, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, the display device is activated in response to the generation of the winning request signal, and the player is informed of the state that the probability that the winning can be obtained has been increased, and at the same time, it is compatible with the winning request signal There has been proposed a slot machine that can notify a player of such a situation when a winning state is not obtained (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this slot machine, when the movement of the symbol row is controlled so that a winning can be easily obtained, this is notified to the player by the display device. A thrilling interest can be obtained. Moreover, when one of the reels is stopped, the operation of the display device is stopped when the winning state corresponding to the winning request signal is not obtained. Thus, it becomes possible to notify which reel has been missed and the winning corresponding to the winning request signal is missed.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 8-995

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, a gaming machine having various gaming properties is desired by an approach from another viewpoint.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having various gaming properties.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in the gaming machine, the effective area setting means is configured to be capable of setting a single winning area as a plurality of effective areas. And

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Based on the result of an operation by a player (for example, an operation of a start lever 6 described later), a game start command means (for example, a start described later) for instructing the start of a unit game (for example, one game) Based on the switch 6S, means for performing determination in step S8 in FIG. 24 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later, and a game start command signal from the game start command means, the winning combination (for example, internal winning combination, A winning combination determining means (for example, means for performing step S13 in FIG. 14 described later, steps S55 to S56 in FIG. 18) for determining a carryover combination described later, an internal winning combination and a carryover combination, and a winning combination for stopping described later. A means for performing S58, a means for performing S58, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and a plurality of winning areas (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to a combination to be described later, for example). A first prize area to a fifth prize area, which will be described later, and the like, and a winning display area (for example, display windows 4L, 4C and 4R which will be described later) and a winning area of the prize display means are effective areas. Effective area setting means (for example, FIG. 14 to be described later) that is set (for example, set based on the magnitude (BET number) of game values used for the game) is set as (for example, an effective winning area to be described later) A means for performing step S11, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, and a winning display control means for displaying the winning mode in the winning area set as the effective area based on the determination result of the winning combination determining means (for example, The means for performing step S21 and step S22 in FIG. 15 to be described later, the main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the winning mode are displayed in the effective area set by the effective area setting means. A game value giving means for giving a game value to the player (for example, means for performing step S31 in FIG. 15 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the effective area setting means is simply A gaming machine characterized in that one winning area (for example, a first winning area described later) can be set as a plurality of effective areas.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), a start operation is performed before the winning mode is displayed in the winning area set as the effective area (for example, before reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later stop) For example, a notice mode notification means (for example, a tentative function described later) for notifying the player of information relating to the winning combination (for example, information on an internal winning combination, information on a winning combination for stop described later) in a predetermined notification mode. A specific winning mode (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a small part of a bell described later) in the single winning area set as the plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means. When it is permitted to display (for example, when a winning combination for a stop to be described later is a small role of Bell A) and when it is not permitted to display the specific winning mode (for example, described later) Stop (For example, if the winning combination is a small role of Bell B) and a different notice mode (for example, if it is permitted, an effect pattern for the Bell A notice described later, if not, Bell B notice) For example, a notice notification control means (for example, means for performing step S14 in FIG. 14 to be described later, a main control circuit 71 to be described later), and the like. To play.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), in the plurality of winning areas, a first winning area that can be set as the plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means, and the effective area setting. A gaming machine comprising: a second winning area (for example, a second winning area to a fifth winning area described later) that cannot be set as the plurality of effective areas.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine provided with various game property can be provided.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. doing. The symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  When the variable display of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, “three” symbols are stopped and displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (FIGS. 3 and 4 described later). Specifically, the symbols are stopped and displayed on each of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  The winning of the combination is realized by stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the combination in the activated winning area (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning area”). The winning area is composed of a combination of the upper area, the middle area, and the lower area of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. In the embodiment, there are “five types” of first to fifth winning areas. The magnitude of the game value given to the player based on the winning combination (the number of medals paid out) varies according to the number of active lines (FIG. 3 described later) set in the corresponding effective winning area.

  The first winning area includes a middle area of the left display window 4L, a middle area of the central display window 4C, and a middle area of the right display window 4R. The first winning area is activated when the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”) is “1 or more”. As will be described later (FIG. 3), the first winning area functions as a plurality of effective winning areas when the BET number is “3” (when the BET number is the maximum).

  The second winning area includes an upper area of the left display window 4L, an upper area of the central display window 4C, and an upper area of the right display window 4R. The second winning area is activated when the BET number is “2 or more”.

  The third winning area is composed of a lower area of the left display window 4L, a lower area of the central display window 4C, and a lower area of the right display window 4R. The third winning area is activated when the BET number is “2 or more”.

  The fourth winning area includes a lower area of the left display window 4L, an intermediate area of the central display window 4C, and an upper area of the right display window 4R. The fourth winning area is validated when the BET number is “3”.

  The fifth winning area includes an upper area of the left display window 4L, an intermediate area of the central display window 4C, and a lower area of the right display window 4R. The fifth winning area is validated when the BET number is “3”.

  These winning areas are activated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12 and a maximum BET switch 13 which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. Which winning area is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later.

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of BETs.

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1 or more” and the first winning area is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b lights up when the BET number is “2 or more” and the first to third winning areas are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all winning areas (first winning area to fifth winning area) are activated.

  The information display unit 18 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, the number of games in the BB general gaming state described later, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game is displayed. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, the predetermined winning area is validated as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably. Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7R is provided. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the embodiment, one game basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  A ceiling lamp 19 is provided above the panel display unit 2a. The top lamp 19 is lit in a plurality of types in accordance with a winning combination for stopping which will be described later.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 13) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “red 7 (design 91)”, “blue 7 (design 92)”, “BAR (design 93)”, “bell (design 94)”, “watermelon (design 95) ) ”,“ Replay (symbol 96) ”, and“ cherry (symbol 97) ”. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 3 shows how the BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are turned on according to the number of BETs, the number of effective lines, and the like. The effective line is a line (for example, a virtual line) connecting the areas constituting the effective winning area. One effective line is set for one effective winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the BET number is “1”, the 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on. Further, the first winning area is activated. A center line 8a, which is an effective line, is set in the horizontal direction along the first winning area.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, when the BET number is “2”, the 1-BET lamp 9a and the 2-BET lamp 9b are turned on. In addition, the first to third winning areas are validated. A center line 8a along the first winning area, a top line 8d that is an effective line in the horizontal direction along the second winning area, and a bottom line 8e that is an effective line in the horizontal direction along the third winning area. Is set.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (3), when the BET number is “3”, the 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on. In addition, the first winning area to the fifth winning area are activated, and “three” center lines 8a to 8c, which are effective lines along the first winning area, are top along the second winning area. The line 8d, the bottom line 8e along the third winning area, the cross-up line 8f that is an effective line diagonally along the fourth winning area, and the effective line diagonally along the fifth winning area A certain cross-down line 8g is set.

  When the BET number is “3”, the first winning area functions as “three” effective winning areas. Therefore, “three” center lines 8a to 8c are set in the first winning area. On the other hand, regardless of the BET number, each of the second to fifth winning areas cannot be set as a plurality of effective winning areas (cannot be set).

  FIG. 4 shows a symbol combination corresponding to a combination in each gaming state and a payout number of medals corresponding to one active line. BB and RB are hereinafter referred to as “bonus”.

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, a BB carryover state, an RB carryover state, a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. These “five types” of game states are basically distinguished by the types of winning combinations that may be won internally, the types of bonuses carried over, and the like. The game states that are generated by the BB winning and are constituted by the BB general game state and the RB game state are collectively referred to as “BB game state” hereinafter.

  After the bonus is won internally, the bonus is carried over (held) over a plurality of unit games until winning. The carry-over role is hereinafter referred to as “carry-over role”. The BB carryover state is a game state in which the carryover combination is BB. The RB carryover state is a game state in which the carryover combination is RB. The BB carryover state and the RB carryover state are hereinafter referred to as “carryover state”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, BB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line in the BB carryover state. After BB wins, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. The RB winning is realized by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line in the RB carryover state, or arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the BB general gaming state. The RB winning in the BB general gaming state is generally called JAC in. After the RB wins, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state. The BB gaming state is an advantageous gaming state compared to the RB gaming state.

  Replay (replay) winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the general gaming state and the carryover state. When the replay is won, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted (the player is given game value), so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  In the general game state, the carryover state, and the BB general game state, it is possible to realize winnings of a cherry small part, a bell small part, and a watermelon small part, but the number of payouts is as shown in the figure.

  The winning of a JAC small role (actual item) is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” in the RB gaming state. When the number of winnings of the JAC small role becomes “8”, the gaming state changes. Here, a game in an RB gaming state in which a winning of a JAC small role may be realized is generally referred to as a JAC game.

  FIG. 5 shows a change in the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the effective winning area in which the symbol combination corresponding to the bell small combination is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 5A shows the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination corresponding to the small part of the bell is stopped and displayed in the first winning area. The first winning area functions as “three” effective winning areas, and “three” effective lines (center lines 8a to 8c) are set. That is, a single winning area can be set as a plurality of effective winning areas (effective areas). The number of medals to be paid out when “Bell-Bell-Bell” is lined up along one active line is “5”, but “3” active lines are set in the first winning area. ing. Therefore, the number of payouts based on the winning of the bell small role is “15”. That is, when the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is stopped and displayed on the center lines 8a to 8c, it is determined that there are a plurality of winnings.

  FIG. 5 (2) shows the number of medals to be paid out when the symbol combination corresponding to the small part of the bell is stopped and displayed in the fifth winning area. The fifth winning area functions as “one” effective winning area, and “one” effective line (cross-down line 8g) is set. Therefore, the number of payouts based on the winning of the small role of Bell is “5”.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, when the BET number is “1” or “2”, the first winning area (center lines 8a to 8c) is “one”. It functions as an effective line. Therefore, when the BET number is “1” or “2”, the medals to be paid out when “Bell-Bell-Bell” is stopped and displayed side by side in the first winning area (center lines 8a to 8c) “5”.

  In addition, when “Cherry” is stopped and displayed in the upper part of the left display window 4L (when a winning combination for stopping which will be described later is a small cherry corner combination), the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry small combination is the top line. The stop display is made along the 8d and the cross-down line 8g, and the payout number of medals is “2”. Similarly, when “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L, the symbol combination corresponding to the small part of cherry is stopped and displayed along the bottom line 8e and the cross-up line 8f. Thus, the number of medals to be paid out is “2”. On the other hand, when “CHERRY” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L (when the winning combination for stopping which will be described later is a medium cherry small role), the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry small role is the center line. This means that the stop display is made along the lines 8a to 8c, and the payout number of medals is “3”.

  When the replay is won, the same number of medals as the BET number are automatically inserted regardless of the effective winning area where the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of medals to be paid out in one game is set to “15”. Therefore, when the BET number is “3”, even when the symbol combination corresponding to the combination with the payout number corresponding to one active line being “6 or more” is stopped and displayed in the first winning area, the medal payout The number of sheets is “15”. Further, in which effective winning area the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed in a stopped state is determined by selection of a winning combination for stopping described later.

  FIG. 6 shows a probability lottery table used when an internal winning combination is determined in the general gaming state (FIG. 18 described later) when the BET number is “3”.

  The general gaming state probability lottery table of the embodiment is configured such that the probability of internally winning BB and the probability of internally winning RB are equal.

  FIG. 7 shows a winning combination selection table for stopping.

  In the stop winning combination selection table, for each internal winning combination and gaming state, a lottery value to be won for each stop winning combination is shown. The winning combination for stop is information used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R including selection of an effective winning area. As shown in FIG. 8, which will be described later, each stop winning combination is associated with a stop table group which will be described later. Further, an example of a symbol stop mode in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to each winning combination for stop will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (stop winning combination) is selected. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “127”.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is a bell small combination, when the extracted random number value is “60”, the lottery value “25” corresponding to the small combination of Bell A is first subtracted from this “60”. The subtracted value is “35” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “103” corresponding to the small part of Bell B is subtracted from “35”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, when the random value is “60”, the small combination of Bell B is selected as the winning combination for stopping. When the lottery value is “128”, the value obtained by subtracting the lottery value from the extracted random number value is always a negative value, and the corresponding winning combination for stoppage is always selected.

  FIG. 8 shows the relationship between the gaming state, the winning combination for stopping, and the stop table group to be selected. The stop table group represents a set of stop tables which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11, and is selected during stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When a stop table group that cannot win a prize is selected, no winning of any combination is realized regardless of the winning combination for stopping and the gaming state. When the winning possible stop table group is selected, a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is possible, but it is basically impossible to realize winnings of other winning combinations. For example, when a replay winning stop table group is selected, a replay winning can be realized, but a winning of another combination cannot be realized.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are operated, the stop operation position is a symbol (specifically, located at the lower stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R). Specifically, it represents the code number of the design whose center is located above the lower center of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and whose center is closest to the lower center of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. . The stop control position represents the code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the lower position of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R when the reel on which the stop operation has been performed stops.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is “4 frames”. For example, when the “cherry” of the code number “11” reaches the lower position of the right display window 4R during the rotation of the right reel 3R, if the stop button 7R is operated, the code number “07” The right reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that “bell” is stopped and displayed at the lower position of the right display window 4R.

  FIG. 9 shows a bell A winning stop table included in the bell A winning stop table group. This table is used when the reels are stopped and controlled so that the symbol combination corresponding to the bell small combination is stopped and displayed in the first winning area when the winning winning combination is the bell A small combination.

  In FIG. 9, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “02”, “05”, “10”, “15”, or “19”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 9, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “13”, “17”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 9, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “00”, “05”, “08”, “13”, or “17”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  As described above, when the bell A winning stop table shown in FIG. 9 is used for stopping control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the symbol combination corresponding to the small part of the bell is displayed in the first winning area. If the bet is displayed and the BET number is “3”, “15” medals are paid out. In other words, when the winning winning combination is a bell A small combination, the first winning area (single winning area) set as a plurality of effective winning areas (effective areas) corresponds to the bell small combination. It is allowed to display the symbol combination.

  FIG. 10 shows a bell B winning stop table included in the bell B winning stop table group. This table is used when the reel is controlled to stop so that the symbol combination corresponding to the bell small combination is displayed in the fifth winning area when the winning combination for the stop is the small combination of Bell B.

  In FIG. 10, the stop control position of the left reel 3L is one of the code numbers “03”, “06”, “11”, “16”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol two above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 10, the stop control position of the central reel 3C is one of the code numbers “03”, “08”, “13”, “17”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol one above the symbols corresponding to these is “bell”.

  In FIG. 10, the stop control position of the right reel 3R is one of the code numbers “04”, “07”, “12”, “16”, or “20”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol corresponding to these is “bell”.

  As described above, when the bell B prize-winning stop table shown in FIG. 10 is used for stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the symbol combination corresponding to the small part of the bell is displayed in the fifth prize area. If the stop is displayed and the BET number is “2 or more”, “5” medals are paid out. In other words, if the winning winning combination is a bell B small combination, the first winning area (single winning area) set as a plurality of effective winning areas (effective areas) corresponds to the bell small combination. It is not permitted to display the symbol combination.

  FIG. 11 shows a winning impossible stop table included in the winning impossible stop table group. This table is used when the winning winning combination is lost. The stop control position of each reel is configured not to be a so-called erroneous winning.

  FIG. 12 shows a sky lamp effect lottery table.

  In the sky lamp effect lottery table, for each stop winning combination, a lottery value to be won for each effect pattern is shown. The effect pattern is an aspect of the effect by the sky lamp 19 (effect determined based on the winning combination for stopping). Each effect pattern is distinguished by the lighting mode of the sky lamp 19. Specifically, it is distinguished by lighting time, blinking time, number of blinks, blinking speed, or a combination thereof. In any production pattern, the production of the top lamp 19 basically starts at the time of the start operation.

  When the winning combination for stoppage is BB or RB, in addition to the effect pattern for bonus notice, an effect pattern for small role notice may be selected. When the winning winning combination is a loss, either the loss notice or no notice is selected as the production pattern, and the small role notice is not selected. Therefore, for example, by generating a situation in which a small role does not win despite the fact that an effect has been performed based on a small role announcement effect pattern, it is determined that the winning winning combination is BB or RB. The person can be notified.

  When the winning combination for stopping is a small combination of Bell A or Bell B, the common use of Bell AB may be selected as an effect pattern, but the selection rates thereof are different. Here, even when the winning combination for stopping is BB or RB, Bell AB common use may be selected as an effect pattern. When the number of BETs is “3”, the payout number is “15” when the winning combination for stop is the small role of Bell A, and the payout is when the winning combination for stop is the small role of Bell B The number of sheets is “5 sheets”.

  On the other hand, in the carryover state, BB or RB can be selected as the winning combination for stopping, but in the general gaming state, BB or RB is not selected as the winning combination for stopping. That is, the common use of the bell AB in the general gaming state is selected when the winning combination for stopping is either the small combination of the bell A or the small combination of the bell B. Therefore, in the general gaming state, when the effect by the sky lamp 19 is performed based on the effect pattern common to the bell AB, the probability that the small role of the bell A is selected as the winning winning combination (so-called reliability) Is “33%” based on the lottery value in the case where the internal winning combination in the stop winning combination selection table (FIG. 7) is the small combination of the bell and the lottery value for Bell AB in the sky lamp production lottery table. Become.

  Further, the probability that the common use for Bell AB (specific notice mode) is selected as the production pattern is different for the case where the winning combination for stop is the small combination of Bell A and the small combination of Bell B. That is, it is permitted to display a specific winning mode (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to a bell small role described later) in a single winning area set as a plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means. (For example, when a winning combination for a stop to be described later is a small role of Bell A) and when a specific winning mode is not permitted (for example, a winning combination for a stop to be described later is Bell B) The probability that a specific notice mode is selected is different from that of a small role.

  FIG. 13 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101 and the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a probability lottery table (FIG. 6) used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop mode is determined according to the stop button operation. A stop table group (FIG. 8) for executing, various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, a flag, game state information, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 13, BET lamps (1-BET lamp 9 a, 2-BET lamp 9 b, maximum BET lamp 9 c) and an information display section are the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from microcomputer 30. 18, a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and a stepping motor 49L that rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R 49C and 49R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display for driving and controlling the information display unit 18. The unit drive circuit 48 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 13, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

  When winning by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the selection. Based on the stop table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  In the stop mode indicating winning of the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, CPU31 stops the drive of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and complete | finishes a medal payout process.

  The control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do. Next, it is determined whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped (step S3). If this determination is “YES”, a demo display command for requesting display of a demo image for notifying the player that the customer is waiting is sent to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S4). "", The process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, it is determined whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay has been won in the previous game. When this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request (the same number of medals as the BET number of the previous game) are automatically inserted (step S6), and the process proceeds to step S8. When the determination in step S5 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (step S7). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S8, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S8, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When this determination is “YES”, a random number for lottery used in step S12 to be described later is extracted (step S9), and the process proceeds to step S10. If the determination in step S8 is “NO”, step S8 is repeated. In step S10, a gaming state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 17 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, an effective line is set according to the number of BETs (an effective winning area is determined), and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a probability lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 18 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, a winning combination determination process for stopping for determining a winning combination for stopping (determining a stop table group) is performed based on the internal winning combination, the gaming state, and the winning combination selection table for stopping (FIG. 7). Control goes to step S14. In step S14, a sky lamp effect determination execution process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In the top lamp effect determination execution process, an effect pattern is determined based on the winning combination for stopping, and the effect is executed based on the determined effect pattern (the top lamp 19 is controlled). In step S15, a start command including information such as a gaming state, an internal winning combination, a carryover combination, and an effect pattern of the sky lamp 19 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S18, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S17. . In step S17, a game start waiting time digest process is performed. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game. In step S18, a reel rotation process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19 in FIG.

  In step S19, it is determined whether or not the stop button is “ON”. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S21, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S21, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S21, a sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of sliding frames is performed. Specifically, a stop table is selected from the stop table group corresponding to the determined winning winning combination, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the selected stop table, stop operation position, and stop control position. To do. Subsequently, the reel corresponding to the stopped stop button is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (step S22), and a reel stop command including information on the reel that is subject to stop control is sent to the sub-control circuit 72. Transmit (step S23).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S24). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S25, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S19. In step S25, an all-reel stop command indicating that all reels have been stopped is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S26, a winning search is performed. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning winning combination) based on a stop state of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number and a winning determination table of symbols arranged along the middle stage of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S27). When this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S29). In this case, the game is canceled.

  When the determination in step S27 is “YES”, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is BB or RB, that is, whether or not BB or RB has been won (step S28). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S30, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S31. In step S30, if the winning combination is BB or RB, the carryover combination is cleared (information on the carryover combination is deleted), and the process proceeds to step S31. In step S31, medals are credited or paid out according to the gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state according to the winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S32 in FIG.

  In step S32 of FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S33, BB and RB game number check processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is ended. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S35, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In the BB gaming state, when the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the “third” RB gaming state, or when the number of games in the BB general gaming state is 30, the determination in step S34 Becomes “YES”. In the RB gaming state, when the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12, the determination in step S34 is “YES”. In step S35, processing at the end of BB and RB including processing for shifting the gaming state to the general gaming state is performed, and the processing proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The gaming state monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB general gaming state is set (step S41). When this determination is “YES”, the gaming state is set to the BB general gaming state (step S42), and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. If "NO", the process moves to step S43. In step S43, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the gaming state is set to the RB gaming state (step S44), and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. If "NO", the process moves to step S45.

  In step S45, it is determined whether or not the carryover combination is BB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S46, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S47. In step S46, the gaming state is set to the BB carryover state, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not the carryover combination is RB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S48, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S49. In step S48, the gaming state is set to the RB carryover state, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. In step S49, the gaming state is set to the general gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG.

  The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB general gaming state is set (step S51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S52, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S52, the lottery (internal winning combination is determined) based on the BB general gaming state probability lottery table, the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S53, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state is set. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S54, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S55. In step S54, lottery is performed based on the RB gaming state probability lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S55, a lottery is made based on a probability lottery table corresponding to the gaming state. Specifically, in the general gaming state, a lottery is drawn on the basis of the general gaming state probability lottery table (FIG. 6), and in the carryover state, on the basis of the carryover state probability lottery table. Subsequently, the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S56, the lottery result is set as an internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S58, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. In step S58, the BB or RB determined as the internal winning combination is set as the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, the effective line is a virtual line, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effective line can be displayed according to the number of BETs. In the embodiment, the divided display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are adopted as the winning display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Each display window 4L, 4C, 4R is not divided, but one display window is adopted as the winning display means, and a specific number (for example, “9” etc.) of symbols is stopped and displayed in the display window. May be.

  In the embodiment, “5” winning areas are predetermined, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of winning areas and the mode (arrangement) of winning areas in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R can be arbitrarily determined. Further, it is preferable that the number of winning areas functioning as a plurality of effective areas is smaller than the number of winning areas. In the embodiment, the table control method is adopted as the stop control method of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, but a so-called “control method” or a combination of “table control method” and “control method” is adopted. You can also

  In the embodiment, whether or not to allow a specific winning mode to be displayed in a single winning area set as a plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means is determined by lottery (the winning combination for stopping is determined by lottery). However, this is not a limitation. For example, it is possible to sort based on the type of carryover combination. In addition, from the first probability state where the probability that the bonus of the carry-over (specific role) is permitted is the first probability, the second probability is a second probability that is larger than the first probability. In a gaming machine (for example, “stock machine”) having a function of shifting a gaming state to a state, a player is displayed with a specific winning mode in a single winning area set as a plurality of valid areas. In some cases, it is possible to predict a carryover combination based on whether or not it is. In addition, when the first combination (RB, etc.) and the second combination (BB, etc.) that are more advantageous to the player than the first combination are provided as the type of carryover combination, and the first combination is carried over Is based on a carryover combination by setting a high probability that a specific winning mode is displayed in a single winning area set as a plurality of effective areas as compared to the case of carrying over the second combination. In some cases, fairness among players can be secured.

  Further, when it is permitted to display a specific winning mode in a single winning area set as a plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means, the gaming state is shifted to the second probability state, A lottery of the transition can also be performed. In addition, when it is permitted to display a specific winning mode in a single winning area set as a plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means, the second probability state as compared to the case where it is not permitted. It is also possible to increase the probability that the gaming state shifts to.

  Further, whether or not to allow a specific winning mode to be displayed in a single winning area set as a plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means is determined according to the player operating means (for example, the start lever 6 or the like). ) (Operation direction, operation timing, etc.), operation modes (operation order, operation timing) of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the like. For example, at the start of a game (start operation), each operation mode (for example, each of forward pressing, middle pressing, and reverse pressing) is displayed in a single winning area set as a plurality of effective areas. A first operation mode that allows the user to perform, a second operation mode that allows a specific winning mode to be displayed in the winning region set as a single effective region, and a specific winning mode that is applied to any effective region It is also possible to determine any one of the third operation modes that do not permit the display of. By doing in this way, the game value given to a player can be changed according to a player's operation mode. In addition, for example, the player can be notified of the first operation mode in a specific period.

  In the embodiment, the effect by the sky lamp 19 when the effect pattern is for the common use of the bell AB is applied as a specific notice mode (for example, a predetermined notice mode). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. Before a game result (for example, a winning mode) is displayed on the winning display means (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.), a display related to the game result is displayed. Any effect may be applied as a specific notice mode. For example, the effect pattern for the bell B notice shown in FIG. 12, the effect pattern for the bell A notice may be applied to the specific effect pattern. The notice mode is not limited to the lamp lighting mode by the sky lamp 19, and other lamp lighting modes, the image display mode of the liquid crystal display device 5, the sound output mode of the speakers 21L and 21R, and the like can also be applied. .

  In the embodiment, for the first winning area (8a to 8c), the number of functioning “one” winning area as an effective area is changed according to the number of BETs (in the embodiment, the number of BETs). The center lines 8a to 8c function as "one" effective area when the number is "1" or "2", and the center lines 8a to 8c are "three" effective areas when the BET number is "3" However, the present invention is not limited to this, and based on other conditions, the number of functioning “one” winning area as an effective area can be changed.

  For example, a first probability state where the probability of generating a specific advantageous state advantageous to the player is a first probability, and a probability of generating a specific advantageous state advantageous to the player is a second probability. 2 probability states can be generated, and based on whether the gaming state is the first probability state or the second probability state, the number that causes the winning area to function as the effective area is changed. It can also be configured.

  Taking the case where the number of BETs is “3” as an example, in a unit game in which the probability that a specific combination (for example, BB, RB, etc.) can be won is a first probability state that is a first probability, A second probability state in which the center line (first winning area) functions as “three” effective areas and the probability that a specific combination can be won is a second probability higher than the first probability. In the unit game, the center line can be configured to function as “five” active lines. That is, it is possible to change the number of the predetermined winning area functioning as an effective line according to the probability state distinguished by the probability that a specific combination can be won.

  Further, for example, a predetermined lottery (predetermined random number lottery) is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a specific gaming state is generated when the predetermined lottery is won. In this specific gaming state, the center line is caused to function as a predetermined number (for example, “5”, etc.) of active lines as described above. On the other hand, in a gaming state other than a specific gaming state (a gaming state different from the specific gaming state), a specific number other than a predetermined number (different from the predetermined number) (for example, “three” etc.) It can also be configured to function as an effective line.

  With this configuration, when a predetermined winning mode is displayed in a predetermined winning area, it is possible to change the amount of game value given to the player under conditions other than the number of BETs. In some cases, the property can be further improved. The function for performing a predetermined lottery, the function for generating the first probability state, the function for generating the second probability state, the function for generating a specific gaming state, and the like are the main control circuit 71 and CPU 31 described above. Further, it may be configured (implemented) by a ROM 32, a RAM 33, or the like.

  Further, the determining means (specific area determining means) for determining which of the plurality of winning areas to apply as a specific winning area is constituted by the main control circuit 71, the CPU 31, the ROM 32, the RAM 33, etc. (Realization) may be performed. For example, the determination means can determine which one of the first winning area to the fifth winning area is the specific winning area based on a lottery or the like.

  Further, it is possible to provide a selection operation means for the player to select which of the plurality of winning areas is applied as a specific winning area. As this selection operation means, for example, an existing operation means such as a start lever 6, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, or a dedicated operation means for selecting a specific winning area can be applied. As the selection operation means, a plurality of operation means such as a start lever 6 and stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R can be applied. In this case, a specific winning mode can be selected by a combination of operation modes (for example, operation frequency, operation direction, operation timing, operation order, etc.) of a plurality of operation means.

  For example, based on the operation of the start lever 6 by the player, the lines (winning areas) that function as “three” effective lines (effective areas) are center lines 8a to 8c, top line 8d, bottom line 8e, cross It can also be configured to select one of “five” lines of the up line 8f and the cross down line 8g. Furthermore, the line to function as “one” effective line can be selected from a plurality of lines.

  Further, as in the embodiment, in the case of a gaming machine that draws a winning combination before the winning display means starts the variable display, the winning combination determining means is a specific combination (for example, excluding the carryover combination here) If the probability determined as (hereinafter referred to as “probability A”) and the probability that the winning mode corresponding to the specific role is stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “probability B”) are too far apart, the player feels uncomfortable. There is a risk of giving.

  In the embodiment, the probability that the winning combination determining means determines a specific combination (for example, BB) as the winning combination is set to “about 1/400 (41/16384)” as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the probability that the winning mode corresponding to the specific combination is displayed in a stopped state is {the number of symbol combinations corresponding to the specific combination (in the embodiment, the code numbers of the left, center, and right reels 3L, 3C, 3R). “00”-“00”-“00”, “00”-“00”-“01”, and “13”-“08”-“09” “three”) × number of active lines ( In FIG. 3 (3), it is possible to calculate by “7”)} / {total number of symbol combinations (stop mode in the display window) (9121 obtained by 21 × 21 × 21 in FIG. 2)}. Therefore, the probability that the winning mode corresponding to the specific combination is stopped and displayed is “about 1/434”.

  Here, if (probability A−probability B) / probability B is the fluctuation range of probability A and probability B, the fluctuation range of the gaming machine of the embodiment is “8.5%”. This fluctuation range can be determined as an index as to whether or not the player will feel uncomfortable. However, as in the gaming machine of the embodiment, “one” winning area is applied as a plurality of effective areas. Thus, the fluctuation range can be reduced, and the probability that the winning combination determining unit determines a specific combination as a winning combination (for example, excluding the carryover combination here) can be increased. For example, unlike the embodiment, when the center line is applied as “one” effective line as in the prior art and the fluctuation range is calculated with the other conditions being the same, the effective line is “5”. The fluctuation range is “52%”, and in the case of the gaming machine of the embodiment, the risk of giving the player a sense of incongruity can be reduced as compared with the conventional gaming machine, which may contribute to the improvement of gaming characteristics. .

  Furthermore, in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  A game start command means for instructing start of a unit game based on an operation result by the player; and a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a game start command signal from the game start command means; A winning display means in which a plurality of winning areas for displaying the winning mode are determined; an effective area setting means for setting the winning area of the winning display means as an effective area; and a result of determination by the winning combination determining means Based on the winning display control means for displaying the winning mode in the winning area set as the effective area, and when the winning mode is displayed in the effective area set by the effective area setting means, Game value giving means for giving a game value, and the effective area setting means is configured to be capable of setting a single winning area as a plurality of effective areas. Therefore, for example, when a winning mode is displayed in a winning area set as a plurality of effective areas, the game value given to the player is displayed in the winning area set as a single effective area. In some cases, the game value may be larger than that in the case of the game, and the variety of games may be increased.

  In addition, prior to displaying the winning mode in the winning area set as the effective area, the advance notice for notifying the player of information related to the winning combination in a predetermined notice mode (for example, a specific notice mode). A case in which a specific winning mode is permitted to be displayed in the single winning area set as the plurality of effective areas by the mode notifying unit and the effective area setting unit, and the specific winning mode And a notice notification control means for notifying the notice mode notification means in a different notice mode when the display is not permitted. Therefore, the player predicts whether or not it is permitted to display a specific winning mode in a single winning area set as a plurality of effective areas based on the notification of the notice mode notification means, You may be able to enjoy the game.

  Further, in the plurality of winning areas, a first winning area that can be set as the plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means, and a second that cannot be set as the plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means. And a winning area. By providing the first winning area and the second winning area, which are distinguished depending on whether or not they can be set as a plurality of effective areas, there are cases where the diversity of games can be increased.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not something.

It is a perspective view of the game machine of an Example. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the example of an effective line. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of the payout number. It is a figure which shows the example of a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination selection table for a stop. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop table group. It is a figure which shows the bell A winning possible stop table. It is a figure which shows the bell B winning possible stop table. It is a figure which shows a non-winning stop table. It is a figure which shows a top lamp production | presentation lottery table. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of an Example. It is a main flowchart of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a game state monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability lottery process.

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1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (3)

Based on the result of the operation by the player, a game start command means for commanding the start of the unit game,
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a game start command signal from the game start instruction means;
A winning display means in which a plurality of winning areas for displaying a winning mode are predetermined;
Effective area setting means for setting a winning area of the winning display means as an effective area;
Based on the determination result of the winning combination determining means, winning display control means for displaying the winning mode in the winning area set as the effective area;
Game value giving means for giving a player a game value when the winning mode is displayed in the effective area set by the effective area setting means;
With
The gaming machine is characterized in that the effective area setting means is configured to set a single winning area as a plurality of effective areas. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Before the winning mode is displayed in the winning area set as the effective area, prior notice mode notifying means for notifying the player of information related to the winning combination in a predetermined notice mode;
When the specific winning mode is permitted to be displayed in the single winning area set as the plurality of effective areas by the effective area setting means, and the specific winning mode is permitted to be displayed. A notice notification control means for notifying the notice mode notification means in a different notice mode in a case where it is not done, and
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In the plurality of winning areas, a first winning area that the effective area setting means can set as the plurality of effective areas, and a second winning area that the effective area setting means cannot set as the plurality of effective areas. A game machine characterized by including an area.

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