JP4887196B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium.

  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 plays a game using a game medium (hereinafter referred to as a medal) such as a medal or a pachinko ball given a certain game value. Then, an internal lottery is performed based on the player's operation, and the game result is displayed using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel based on the result of the internal lottery. And the like, a function of making a transition to a bonus state (such as a big bonus) that is advantageous with respect to the acquisition of etc. is provided.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine further provided with an effect device such as a liquid crystal display, a display for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display in response to an operation on a start lever, a stop button, etc. in order to excite the game or assist the game. It has a function of performing various game effects such as effects, light effects that blink lamps and LEDs, or sound effects that output sound effects to speakers.

By the way, as a technique for switching the contents of effects to be executed by the effect device, various effect switching methods have been proposed. For example, in addition to a medal insertion slot for inserting medals used for games, a medal insertion slot for inserting medals used for effect control is further provided, and a method of switching effects according to medals inserted into the medal insertion slot is provided. A game machine to be adopted has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-275370 A

  However, in gaming machines such as those described in Patent Document 1, medals and the like for switching effects are required in addition to medals and the like used for games. Therefore, there is a problem that the load applied to the player is increased. In addition, since the mechanical structure of the gaming machine is complicated, there is also a problem that the designing process, the development process, the manufacturing process, and the like of the gaming machine become complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium that can improve game playability by changing the contents of effects in an unprecedented format. There is.

  (1) The present invention is a gaming machine provided so that a game can be executed on condition that a predetermined number of game media have been inserted, and detects the game media inserted into a predetermined slot, First detection means for outputting a first detection signal based on detection of a game medium, and detection of an input operation for the input operation means, and detection of a second detection signal based on detection of the input operation. Based on the second detection means to be output and the first detection signal, the game medium inserted into the insertion slot is set to the input state until a predetermined input number is reached, and based on the second detection signal. An input receiving means for setting the pre-credited game medium to the input state until the specified input number is reached, and an effect control means for controlling the effect device to execute a given effect, wherein the effect control means comprises: , The first inspection Based on at least one of the signal and the second detection signal, the game medium input mode corresponding to the specified input number is determined, and the content of the effect to be executed by the effect device is changed according to the determination result of the input mode. It relates to gaming machines. The “game medium input mode” includes a game medium input to a predetermined input slot, an input operation to the input operation means, and a game medium input to the predetermined input slot and an input operation to the input operation means. Combinations and the like are included.

  As described above, in the present invention, the contents of the effect to be executed by the effect device are changed according to the input mode of the game medium corresponding to the specified input number. It is possible to change the production only by an operation for performing, and it is possible to improve game play. In addition, since the contents of the effect to be executed by the effect device are changed according to the game medium input mode corresponding to the specified input number, it is not necessary to separately add a game medium for switching the effect, and the load applied to the player is reduced. It can also be suppressed. In addition, since there are various patterns of game media input modes, it is possible to cope with a large number of selectable effects.

  (2) Further, the present invention is a program for a gaming machine provided so that a game can be executed on condition that a prescribed number of game media have been inserted, and a game that has been inserted into a predetermined slot Based on the first detection signal output from the first detection means when the medium is detected, the game medium input to the input port is set to the input state until the specified input number is reached, and the input operation is performed. An input accepting unit configured to set a pre-credited game medium to an input state based on a second detection signal output from the second detection unit when the input operation to the unit is detected; The computer is caused to function as an effect control unit that performs control for causing the effect device to execute a given effect, and the effect control unit is configured to at least receive the first detection signal and the second detection signal. On the other hand, on the basis, to determine the charged aspects of game media corresponding to the prescribed feed amount, and a program to change the contents of the effect to be executed by the performance apparatus in accordance with the determination result of the input mode.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that can be read by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above-described means.

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

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

  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 provided in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It is stored. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower part of the reel unit in the housing. Note that a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted in the housing of the gaming machine of this embodiment, and a control board that controls the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as a “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and any of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged on each frame. Has been. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the pulse 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 step motor rotates and 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 cut off. As the rotation of the step 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, three (three frames) of a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine. The player's game result is determined by the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the five active lines L1 to L5 in the display window DW, and the combination of symbols on the effective line corresponds to a predetermined combination. In the case of, medals are paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is necessary to insert (bet) three medals (an example of the prescribed number of insertions) for one game. The active lines L1 to L5 are all enabled so that a game can be performed. In addition, if the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) is in the range of 1 to 3, one or more of the active lines L1 to L5 is activated so that a game can be performed. Alternatively, the number of activated lines may be different according to the number of inserted medals.

  A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the number of remaining bonus games. The

  The front upper door UD is also provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for playing a game effect. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided with a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing game effects. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with a medal slot MI for inserting medals used in games, a medal payout slot MO, and a medal tray MP. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the medal slot MI The medal payout path is routed to the medal insertion switch (an example of the first detection means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, etc.) without passing through the medal insertion switch. A medal selector (not shown) for switching between the second route led to the mouth MO is provided. The medal selector is controlled so that the medal used in the game or the medal credited for use in the next and subsequent games is selected so that the first route is selected, and the other medal is selected in the second route. Thus, the medal selector is controlled. When the medal insertion switch detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot MI, an input signal (an example of a first detection signal) is output from the medal insertion switch to the control board.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, a 1-bet button B01 (an example of an insertion operation means) for performing an operation of putting a credited medal into an insertion state (bet state) and a maximum of three credited medals are limited. A MAX bet button B0M (an example of an insertion operation means) for performing an operation for making an insertion state, a start lever SL (for performing an operation that triggers a game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3) An example of game start operation means), stop buttons B1 to B3 (an example of stop operation means) for performing an operation to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by a step motor. Is provided.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the player inserts a medal into the medal slot MI or performs an operation of pressing the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX-bet button B0M, thereby determining a predetermined number (a specified insertion number). When the medal is set to the inserted state, the operation on the start lever SL is validated and the ready state is set in which the game can be started. Each of the 1 bet button B01 and the MAX bet button B0M includes a bet switch (an example of a second detection unit: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, etc.). When a pressing operation of the bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M is detected, an input signal (an example of a second detection signal) is output from the bet switch to the control board. Then, on the control board, the medal is set to the inserted state based on the input signal from the medal insertion switch or the input signal from the bet switch.

  Subsequently, when the player depresses the start lever SL, an internal lottery using a random number value is performed on the control board, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 start rotating by driving the step motor. Then, on the condition that the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is increased to a predetermined speed and a predetermined standby time (wait time) has elapsed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted ( Enabled).

  Thereafter, when the player pushes 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 sensor or the like) is turned on to change the reel stop signal input to the control board from the off state to the on state. In addition, when the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are being pressed at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. Let

  Based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the press timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the control board is set at the stop position according to the result of the internal lottery. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  The number of medals corresponding to the game result is paid out from the medal payout slot MO to the medal tray MP.

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

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 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. Thus, operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the speaker 340, and the like is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are realized by various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, or software comprising a given program. Is done.

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, a lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a credit control means 155, a replay processing means 160, and a game state transition. It includes a control means 170, an effect control means 180, and a storage means 190. The control by the insertion receiving means 105, the random number generating means 110, the lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the credit control means 155, the replay processing means 160, and the gaming state transition control means 170 Various kinds of processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (example of information storage medium), or RAM such as RAM mounted on a so-called main control board that controls the progress of the game, Realized by software consisting of a given program. Further, the control by the effect control means 180 is performed by various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (example of information storage medium) mounted on a so-called sub-control board for effect control, or It is realized by hardware such as RAM or software including a given program.

  The insertion acceptance unit 105 is based on an input signal (an example of a first detection signal) from a medal insertion switch 210 (an example of a first detection unit) that operates when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI. Processing is performed to set the inserted state (bet state) until the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot MI reaches three (an example of the specified number of insertions). Further, the insertion accepting means 105 receives input signals (second detection signals of the second detection signals) from the respective bet switches 220 (an example of the second detection means) that are activated by operating the 1 bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M. On the basis of (example), a process of setting the inserted state (bet state) until three medals stored as credit medals in an after-mentioned credit storage means 195 (an example of the specified number of inserted coins) is performed. The insertion accepting means 105 is a control for accepting a game start signal input based on the operation of the start lever SL (control for enabling the start lever SL) on condition that three medals are set in the insertion state. )I do.

  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). Note that the “random number value” in the present embodiment is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, its acquisition timing is irregular, and thus is substantially A value that can function as a random number is also included.

  The lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated when a player presses a start lever SL (an example of a game start operation means). Then, lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, flag setting processing, and the like are performed.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which of the plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is to be used for internal lottery. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of gaming states, that is, a normal state and a big bonus state (BB state) can be set, and a lottery table for lottery in each gaming state is stored in the lottery table storage unit 191. Is remembered. In the lottery table for each gaming state, a replay is made for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535). ), Small role (a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out when winning a prize), and bonus (a role that triggers the transition to a bonus state: big bonus) or any of the various roles or loses It has been.

  In the random number determination process, a random number value (random number for lottery) is obtained from the random number generator 110 for each game based on the game start signal from the start switch 230, and a plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 are obtained. Among these, the lottery table selected by the lottery table selection process described above is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the acquired random value has been won.

  In the flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the flag of the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-internal winning state (first flag state, off state) to the internal winning state (second flag state, on State), and flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a flag that can carry over the internal winning state for the next game until the winning (the carry-over possible flag) and the internal winning state are not carried over for the next game regardless of the winning. There is a flag that can be reset to the non-internal winning state (non-carry-over flag), and there is a bonus for the role associated with the former flag, and other roles (for example, small role, replay, etc.) It is associated with the latter flag.

  The reel control means 130 steps the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated when the player depresses the start lever SL (an example of a game start operation). The motor is controlled to rotate and the stop buttons B1 to B3 (an example of stop operation means) are activated (in principle, the rotation speed of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed). 1st reel that is driven to rotate by a step motor based on a reel stop signal from a stop switch 240 that is actuated when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 (an example of a stop operation). Control is performed to stop the R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the flag setting state (whether or not the winning combination).

  That is, the reel control means 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Thus, control is performed to stop the reel at the determined stop position. Specifically, referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, the first reels R1 to R1 corresponding to the press timings of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation) and the like. The stop position of the third reel R3 is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position.

  In the stop control table, the position of each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 according to the priority order determined for each combination in the table selected when two or more types of combination flags are set to the internal winning state. A correspondence relationship between the (operation detection position) and the actual stop position of each reel is set. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “Replay> Bonus> Small”. For example, a table selected when the replay and bonus flags are both set to the internal winning state. Then, the stop position of each reel is set so that the symbols constituting the replay winning pattern are displayed on the active line in preference to the symbols constituting the bonus winning pattern. In the table selected when both the bonus and small combination flags are set to the internal winning state, the symbols constituting the bonus winning pattern have priority over the symbols constituting the small role winning pattern. The stop position of each reel is set so as to be displayed above. That is, the reel control means 130, when the flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the symbols constituting the winning combination having a low priority according to the priority set for each winning combination. Control is performed to stop the reels so that symbols constituting a combination with higher priority are preferentially displayed on the active line.

  Further, the reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination for which the flag is set to the internal winning state is stopped on the active line (so that the winning combination can be won) The kicking process is a control process that stops the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the non-internal winning state does not stop on the active line (so that the non-winning combination cannot be won). It is. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in order to realize the pull-in process and the kick process, the flag setting state, the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the pressing order, and the stop position of the already stopped reel (or the valid position) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes in accordance with the type of symbols stopped on the lines L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 allows the symbol of the combination whose flag is set to the internal winning state to be stopped in the form of winning, while the symbol of the combination whose flag is set to the non-winning state is that of winning. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index (not shown) including a photosensor, and the reel control unit 130 detects a reference position detected by the reel index every time the reel rotates once. Based on the signal, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation shaft of the step motor) from the reference position of the reel (the frame detected by the reel index). It is like that.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required until each reel R1 to R3 stops after the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed. Is set to have an upper limit of 5 frames (0 frame to 4 frames), and the reel control means 130 performs an operation of pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the pull-in process and kick process for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control is performed to stop the reel so that a symbol of a maximum of four frames ahead can be drawn from a frame located in the display window DW at the time when the operation is performed. For this reason, with respect to the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, if a plurality of specific symbols (for example, replay symbols) arranged on each reel are arranged so that the interval is within 5 frames. The reel unit 310 can be configured to have a symbol arrangement that allows a specific symbol to be drawn on the effective line regardless of the pressing timing, the pressing order, and the like of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  The winning determination unit 140 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, each reel is stopped. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, medal payout control processing, replay processing, gaming state transition control processing, and the like are executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. For example, when the small combination wins, the medal payout control processing by the payout control means 150 is performed, and when the replay wins, the replay processing by the replay processing means 160 is performed, and a big bonus (an example of a bonus combination) When the game is won or the big bonus state (an example of the bonus state) is ended, 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 the small combination wins, control is performed to instruct the hopper unit 320 (payout device) the number of medals to be paid out (number of payouts) corresponding to the winning small combination. At this time, the hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the designated payout number of medals. If the credit control means 155 permits medal credit (internal storage), the credit control means 155 stores the medal in the credit storage means 195 of the storage means 190 instead of paying out medals by the payout control process. Credit update processing is performed in which a part or all of the payout number is added to the credit number (the number of credited medals). When a replay or a big bonus is won, a medal is not paid out from the hopper unit 320, but a process (0-sheet process) is performed in which 0 medals are formally paid out.

  The credit control means 155 controls the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot MI and the medals to be paid out when the small role is won in the game.

  Then, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the credit control means 155 determines that the number of credits is 50 based on the input signal from the medal insertion switch 210 that detects the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot MI. The medal can be credited until it reaches the number of sheets (an example of the upper limit number of credits). At this time, the credit control means 155 has been inserted into the medal insertion slot MI on the condition that the number of medals set to the insertion state by the insertion acceptance means 105 has reached three (an example of the prescribed insertion number). Control is performed to add the number of medals to the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 for crediting. Note that the credit control means 155 stores the number of medals set in the insertion state by the insertion acceptance means 105 in the credit storage means 195 when the credited medal is set in the insertion state by the insertion acceptance means 105. Control to subtract from the number of credits.

  Further, the credit control means 155 controls the medal so that it can be credited until the number of credits reaches 50 (an example of the upper limit number of credits) even when the medals are paid out in accordance with the winning of the small role. That is, the credit control means 155 corresponds to the number of payouts (payout number) corresponding to the winning small combination on condition that the number of credits has not reached 50 when the small winning combination is won as a result of the game. The medals are credited within a range not exceeding 50, and the number of newly credited medals is added to the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195. When a part of medals corresponding to the number of dividends corresponding to the winning small combination is credited along with the winning of the small combination, the payout performed by the payout control means 150 for the remaining medals that have not been credited. It is paid out from the hopper unit 320 by the control process.

  When the replay (re-game) wins, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (re-game process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals for the next game. In other words, when a replay is won, a throw-in process is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically set to the throw-in state without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). In the state where the same active line as the previous game is activated, the next game start operation (operation of pressing the start lever SL by the player) is waited.

  The gaming state transition control means 170 performs a process of transitioning the gaming state between a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state and a big bonus state (BB state) based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, the gaming state may be shifted to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied.

  The BB state is a gaming state in which a predetermined bonus symbol (BB symbol) is stopped in a winning form when a big bonus (BB) is internally won in the normal state. In the BB state, the end condition is that medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, a predetermined number of 465 or less) are paid out in the bonus game, and when the end condition is satisfied, the BB state Control to end the state is performed. In the bonus game in the BB state (BB game), the type of small role and the winning probability are controlled to increase. That is, in the BB state, it is easier to obtain more medals in a shorter period than in the normal state, and is a gaming state (bonus state, special state) that is advantageous to the player.

  The effect control unit 180 refers to the effect table stored in the effect table storage unit 196 of the storage unit 190 and based on the effect data constituting the effect table, the effect device (display device 330, speaker 340) plays a game effect. Control to execute. For example, control regarding display effects performed using the display device 330 such as a lamp, LED, liquid crystal display, and sound effects by sounds output from the speaker 340 is performed. Specifically, the lamps and LEDs are turned on or blinked in response to the occurrence of gaming events such as changes in gaming state, winning combinations, inserting medals, and operations on the bet button B0, start lever SL, and stop buttons B1 to B3. Or by changing the display content of the liquid crystal display LCD or outputting sound from the speaker 340, the game is boosted or effect control is performed to assist the game.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 changes the contents of the effect that the effect device (display device 330, speaker 340) executes according to the determination result of the input mode. Specifically, the contents of the effect executed by the effect device (display device 330, speaker 340) are changed by changing the effect table and effect data that are referred to when the effect is executed according to the determination result of the input mode. To do.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 is configured to include the input mode determination means 182.

  The insertion mode determination unit 182 inputs three medals (an example of the specified number of insertions) set in the insertion state based on at least one of the input signal from the medal insertion switch 210 and the input signal from the bet switch 220. Determine. Specifically, the medal insertion mode can be determined from the type, order, presence, etc. of the input signals input from the medal insertion switch 210 or the bet switch 220 until three medals are set to the insertion state. it can. Further, the function of the input mode determination means 182 may be realized on the main control board side.

  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 to In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units have their functions virtually controlled by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, an effect device (display device) according to a medal insertion mode corresponding to a predetermined insertion number such as insertion of a medal into the medal insertion slot MI, pressing operation on the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M, and the like 330, speaker 340) is used to change the contents of effects.

  Specifically, an input signal from the medal insertion switch 210 that operates when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, and a bet switch 220 that operates when the 1-bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M is operated. On the basis of at least one of the input signals, the insertion mode of the three medals set as the insertion state (an example of the prescribed insertion number) is determined. Then, the contents of the effect to be executed by the effect device (display device 330, speaker 340) are changed according to the determination result of the input mode. The medal insertion mode is to monitor the type, order, presence, etc. of the input signals input from the medal insertion switch 210 or the bet switch 220 until three medals are set to the insertion state. The input mode can be determined.

  Hereinafter, an example of control processing of the gaming machine that realizes the method of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process executed on the main control board.

  First, the player inserts a medal into the medal slot MI, the player presses the 1 bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M, or the replay is won in the previous game. The game start preparation process for setting the preparation state for starting the game is performed by automatically setting the same number of medals as the previous time to the inserted state without requiring the player's own medals. (Step S100).

  Next, when the player depresses the start lever SL to operate the start switch (Y in step S102), an internal lottery is performed (step S104). In the internal lottery, based on the game start signal, a random value is acquired from an increment counter, and the winning combination is determined by comparing the acquired random value with the lottery table, and the winning combination flag is set to the internal winning state. Perform flag setting processing to be set.

  When the internal lottery is completed, the medal insertion mode and the internal lottery result performed in the game start preparation process are transmitted to the sub control board (step S106). In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the types of input signals that are input from the medal insertion switch 210 or the bet switch 220 to the main control board until three medals (an example of the specified insertion number) are set to the insertion state. By monitoring the order, presence / absence, etc., it is possible to determine the mode of medal insertion. The mode of medal insertion to be transmitted to the sub-control board is input from the medal insertion switch 210 or the bet switch 220 to the main control board. Information regarding the type, order, and presence / absence of input signals to be input.

  Subsequently, on the basis of the game start signal input by the operation of the start switch, the supply of the drive pulse to the step motor is started, and the rotation drive of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is started (step S108). . When the rotation speed of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 reaches a predetermined speed, the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated.

  Thereafter, when the player depresses the stop buttons B1 to B3, the stop switches corresponding to the respective buttons are activated, and the supply of pulses for driving the step motors of the corresponding reels is stopped based on the ON operation of the stop switches. Is performed (Y in step 110, step S112).

  When all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped (Y in step S114), a winning determination process is performed in which it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopped state of all reels (step S114). S116). At this time, if the winning combination in the internal lottery has been won (Y in step S116), processing corresponding to the winning combination (winning process) is performed as a process at the time of winning (step S118). Specifically, when the small role wins, a payout process for paying out medals is performed by the hopper unit, and when the replay wins, the same number of inserted coins as the previous game are used. A replay process that automatically enters without waiting and waits for the next game start operation is performed, and when a bonus (BB) is won, a game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, if a winning combination is not achieved even if a winning combination is won (N in step S116), the winning process in step S118 is not performed.

  The medal insertion mode may be transmitted to the sub-control board when the game start preparation process in step S100 is completed.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the game start preparation process executed on the main control board.

  First, the game start preparation process at the time of medal insertion shown in steps S100a-1 to S100a-6 will be described.

  First, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI and the medal insertion switch 210 is actuated (Y in step S100a-1), the number of inserted coins is three (an example of the prescribed throwing number, the prescribed throwing number is set in a plurality of stages). If it is, it is determined whether or not the maximum prescribed number of sheets has been reached (step S100a-2).

  If the inserted number has not reached three (N in step S100a-2), the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot MI is set to the inserted state as a medal used for the game (step S100a-3).

  On the other hand, if the inserted number has reached three (Y in step S100a-2), then the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 has reached 50 (an example of the upper limit number of credits). It is determined whether or not (step S100a-4).

  When the number of credits has reached 50 (Y in step S100a-4), the medal selector is driven and inserted into the medal insertion slot MI in order to refuse the insertion of the medal into the medal insertion slot MI. Control is performed so that the medal is discharged from the medal payout slot MO (step S100a-5).

  On the other hand, if the number of credits has not reached 50 (N in step S100a-4), the medal inserted into the medal slot MI is accepted as a credit medal and the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 is received. A process of adding the number of medals inserted in is performed (step S100a-6).

  Next, the game start preparation process at the time of the bet button operation shown in steps S100b-1 to S100b-5 will be described.

  First, when the player presses the 1 bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M and the bet switch 220 corresponding to each bet button is activated (Y in step S100b-1), the inserted number is 3 (the specified inserted number). As an example, if the specified insertion number is set in a plurality of stages, it is determined whether or not the maximum specified insertion number has been reached (step S100b-2).

  If the inserted number has not reached three (N in step S100b-2), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 is equal to or greater than the number of inserted medals. (Step S100b-3). Specifically, when the 1-bet button B01 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the number of credits is 1 or more. When the MAX bet button B0M is pressed, the credit number is the specified insertion number. It is determined whether or not the difference between the three sheets and the current inserted number is equal to or larger.

  If the number of credits is equal to or more than the number of inserted medals, the credit medal is set to the inserted state based on the input signal from the bet switch 220 (step S100b-4), and the number of medals set to the inserted state is set. A process of subtracting from the number of credits stored in the credit storage means 195 is performed (step S100b-5).

  On the other hand, if the inserted number has reached three (Y in step S100b-2), or if the number of credits is not equal to or greater than the number of inserted medals (N in step S100b-3), an input from the bet switch 220 is performed. The signal is not accepted, and the processing in steps S104b and S105b is suspended.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed by the sub control board.

  First, the medal insertion mode and the internal lottery result transmitted from the main control board in step S106 of FIG. 3 are acquired (step S200).

  Next, the insertion state is set based on information regarding the type, order, and presence / absence of input signals input from the medal insertion switch 210 or the bet switch 220 to the main control board as the medal insertion mode. The insertion mode of the three medals is determined, and an effect table is selected according to the determination result of the insertion mode (step S202). For example, when three medals are set in the inserted state by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot MI, the effect table 1 in which the effect centering on the character A is developed is selected, and the MAX bet button B0M is selected. When three medals are set in the inserted state by pressing the button, the effect table 2 on which the effect centering on the character B is developed is selected.

  Subsequently, based on the internal lottery result transmitted from the main control board, an effect to be executed by the effect device (display device 330, speaker 340) is selected from the effect table selected in step S202 (step S204).

  Then, when the execution of the effect is triggered, the effect selected in step S204 is executed by the effect device (display device 330, speaker 340) (Y in step S206, step S208). It should be noted that the player's pressing operation of the start lever SL or the pressing operation on any of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is an effect execution trigger, and the start switch is operated by pressing the start lever SL or the stop button B1. Based on the fact that the stop switch is activated by pressing any one of B3, the effect device (display device 330, speaker 340) executes the selected effect. In addition, the execution trigger of the production is determined for each production.

  The selection of the effect in step S204 may be performed by effect lottery that determines whether or not the effect can be executed and the content of the effect. In addition, when the replay is won in the previous game, the gaming machine automatically sets the same number of medals as the previous one without requiring the player's medals, By selecting the effect table in step S202, the effect table 3 in which the effect centered on the character C is developed may be selected.

  In the control method of the present embodiment described above, an effect is produced according to a medal insertion mode corresponding to a predetermined insertion number such as a medal insertion into the medal insertion slot MI, a press operation on the 1 bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M. The contents of the effect to be executed by the device (display device 330, speaker 340) are changed. As described above, in the control method of the present embodiment, it is possible to select an effect by a method with a small load on the player, that is, to change the input mode of the game medium. It is possible to reduce production data that would otherwise be wasted.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the specified number of sheets is fixed to three has been described. However, the number of specified sheets to be inserted may be set in a plurality of stages within the range of 1 to 3 sheets.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

3-1. Modification 1
In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which an effect table is selected in accordance with the medal insertion mode corresponding to the predetermined number of inserted coins. However, the big bonus flag (BB flag) is set to the internal winning state. In the game and the game in which the BB flag is set to the non-internal winning state, the effect table selected in accordance with the medal insertion mode corresponding to the predetermined insertion number may be changed.

  Specifically, in a game in which the BB flag is set to the non-internal winning state, when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI and the three medals are set to the insertion state, an effect centering on the character A is produced. Select the effect table 1 to be developed, select the effect table 2 in which the effect centered on the character B is developed when three medals are set in the inserted state by pressing the MAX bet button B0M, and BB In a game in which the flag is set to the internal winning state, when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI and the three medals are set to the insertion state, the effect table 2 in which an effect centering on the character B is developed. An effect table 1 in which an effect centered on the character A is developed when the selected medal is set to the inserted state by pressing the MAX bet button B0M. It may be-option.

  In this way, even if the medal insertion mode is the same, the effect device (display device) includes a game in which the BB flag is set to the internal winning state and a game in which the BB flag is set to the non-internal winning state. 330, the content of the effect executed by the speaker 340) is different, so that the player can be notified that the BB flag is set to the internal winning state.

3-2. Modification 2
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which an effect table is selected by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or by pressing the MAX bet button B0M has been described. Alternatively, the effect table may be selected by a combination with a pressing operation on the MAX bet button B0M.

  Specifically, in a game in which the specified number of inserted sheets is set to 3, an effect centered on the character O is developed from the effect table 1 in which an effect centered on the character A is developed as shown in FIG. When selecting an effect table from among 15 types of effect tables up to the effect table 15, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation of pushing the medal into the medal insertion slot MI, the 1 bet button B01 or the MAX bet button B0M The production table may be selected according to the input pattern of 15 patterns based on the combinations of these.

  As described above, in the present invention, the contents of the effect to be executed by the effect device are changed according to the game medium input mode corresponding to the specified input number, and there are various patterns in the game medium input mode. Even if the number of effects that can be selected is large, it is possible to cope without providing an operation means for selecting effects. In addition, since it is possible to select an effect by a method with a small load on the player to change the game medium input mode, it is difficult to bias the selection of the effect, and the effect data that is not used and is wasted It can also be reduced.

3-3. Modification 3
In the above embodiment, an example in which an effect table is selected by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or pressing the MAX bet button B0M has been described. However, the content of the effect changes continuously over a plurality of games. The so-called continuous production story may be selected in accordance with the medal insertion mode corresponding to the prescribed insertion number.

  In the form of the modification 3, the effect lottery which determines the propriety of the effect and the content of the effect is normally performed using the effect table selected based on the internal lottery result transmitted from the main control board. In the effect lottery, when a so-called continuous effect is won, a method of determining a story of a continuous effect by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or pressing the MAX bet button B0M is adopted.

  Specifically, the continuation effect in the form of the modification 3 is an effect in which the effect content continuously changes over three games, and if the continuation effect is won in the effect lottery, the game won in the continuation effect is a figure. 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD.

  In the next transition game, effect data corresponding to the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot MI or the pressing operation on the MAX bet button B0M is selected from the effect table, and the effect device (display device 330, speaker) is selected. 340).

  For example, in the next game, when three medals are set in the inserted state by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot MI, an image in which the character A attacks the character B as shown in IMG2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. Then, when three medals are set in the inserted state by pressing the MAX bet button B0M, an image in which the character B attacks the character A as shown in the IMG 3 is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD.

  Subsequently, in the game after the image shown in IMG2 is displayed, when three medals are set in the inserted state by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot MI, the character A as shown in IMG4 becomes the character B. The winning image is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, and when three medals are set in the inserted state by pressing the MAX bet button B0M, the image where the character A as shown in IMG5 wins the character B is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the LCD.

  Similarly, in the game after the image shown in IMG3 is displayed, when three medals are set in the insertion state by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot MI, the character B as shown in IMG6 becomes the character A. When the winning image is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD and three medals are set in the inserted state by pressing the MAX bet button B0M, an image in which the character B as shown in the IMG 7 wins the character A is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the LCD.

  In this way, the player can assemble the story of the continuous effect according to the medal insertion mode corresponding to the specified number of inserted coins, so that the gameability can be improved.

3-4. Modification 4
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the reel arrangement of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 used in the gaming machine according to the fourth modification. The outer peripheral surface of each reel is divided into 21 frames from 0 to 20 and one symbol is arranged in each frame. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 3 shows an arrangement of only the bonus symbol (7), the replay symbol (RP), and the bell symbol (BEL).

  Further, in the gaming machine of the modified example 4, the winning combination flag in the internal lottery is set to the internal winning state, and the winning is won in the internal lottery on any of the active lines L1 to L5 shown in FIG. By displaying the symbol combination indicating the winning combination of the winning combination, the winning combination in the internal lottery wins. For example, for the big bonus (BB), a winning combination is made when the symbol combination of “7, 7, 7” is stopped on the active line, and for replay (replay), the symbol of “RP, RP, RP” is awarded. The winning combination is achieved when the combination is stopped on the effective line, and the bell (an example of a small role) is awarded when the symbol combination “BEL / BEL / BEL” is stopped on the effective line. When the bell wins, nine medals are paid out as a payout.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a lottery table that is referred to in a normal state in the gaming machine according to the fourth modification. In the lottery table shown in FIG. 9, an internal lottery table in which one or more of BB, replay, bell, or lose is associated with each of 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535 is used. Is done. For example, a random value associated with BB is acquired internally by BB, and a random value associated with Bell is acquired internally by Bell, and a random value associated with replay Replay wins internally by acquiring.

  For bells, six types of bells A to F are set as internal lottery targets, and each of the bells A to F is associated with a random value so that each of them wins with a probability of 1/30. . Each of Bell A to Bell F has a common symbol combination indicating a winning pattern as “BEL / BEL / BEL”, but the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is individually determined in advance. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that a winning can be made on the condition that the operation order is satisfied. More specifically, a flag is individually prepared for each of bell A to bell F, and a stop control table used when each flag of bell A to bell F is set to the internal winning state. It is prepared individually.

  For example, when the bell A is won, the stop operation order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is designated as B1 → B2 → B3, and the player stops the stop buttons B1 to B3 according to the designated order. For example, control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that the symbol combination “BEL / BEL / BEL” indicating the winning pattern of the bell is displayed on the active line. However, when the player wins the bell A, if the player does not stop the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the order of B1 → B2 → B3 as described above, the player is requested to avoid the winning of the bell. Control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is performed. Even when the bells B to F are won, the bell can be won only when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are stopped according to a predetermined stop operation sequence in the same manner as when the bell A is won. In this way, control for stopping the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is performed.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine of the modified example 4, after the end of the big bonus state (BB state), the winning of the bell is announced by notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 associated with the bell won in the internal lottery. A predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) is set as an assist time state in which a notification effect for assisting is performed. And in the game machine of the form of the modification 4, if 30 games are digested in an assist time state, a continuous lottery will be performed, and if a continuous lottery is won, the assist time state for 30 games will be set again (continuation). It will be.

  Specifically, in the assist time state, based on the result of the internal lottery using the lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the effect image that notifies the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 associated with the winning bell Is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. For example, when winning the bell B in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 10, B1 → B3 → B2 which is the order of the stop operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 associated with the bell B won in the internal lottery. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. In the case of winning the bell A, the bell C to the bell F, the order of the stop operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 corresponding to the bell A, the bell C to the bell F is the same as when the bell B is won. The effect image to be notified is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. For this reason, the stop operation order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 associated with the selected type of bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD in association with the images IMG11 to IMG13 representing the stop buttons B1 to B3, respectively. The correct stop operation order can be notified to the person. Note that, as a notification effect for assisting the winning of the bell won in the internal lottery, even if the technique is different from the example shown in FIG. As long as it is a technique capable of grasping the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 associated with, a technique (such as notification by lighting a lamp or notification by sound output from a speaker) may be used.

  And in the game machine of the form of the modification 4, the method of changing the notification effect in an assist time state is employ | adopted according to the insertion mode of the medal | token equivalent to a regulation insertion number of sheets.

  Specifically, in a game in the assist time state, when winning one of the bells A to F in the internal lottery using the lottery table, the lottery using the production lottery table was performed, and the production lottery was won. An announcement effect is performed on the condition. The effect lottery table used when three medals are set in the inserted state by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot MI is set to win with a probability of approximately 1/2, and the MAX bet The effect lottery table used when three medals are set in the inserted state by pressing the button B0M is set to win with a probability of approximately 1/3.

  Subsequently, when 30 games are digested in the assist time state, a continuous lottery using the continuous lottery table is performed to determine whether or not to continue the assist time state. It should be noted that the continuous lottery table used when there are more medals inserted into the medal insertion slot MI than the pressing operation of the MAX bet button B0M in 30 games is set to win with a probability of approximately 1/3. The continuation lottery table used when there are more pressing operations on the MAX bet button B0M than the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot MI in 30 games is set to win with a probability of approximately 1/2. Yes.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the modified example 4, the average number of medals obtained is increased by performing the effect of assisting the winning of the bells A to F using the effect device such as the liquid crystal display LCD. Can be made. In particular, in the gaming machine of the modified example 4, the medal insertion into the medal insertion slot MI is set so that the notification effect is performed with a higher probability than the pressing operation on the MAX bet button B0M, and the MAX bet is set. The pressing operation on the button B0M is set to continue the assist time state with a higher probability than the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot MI.

  For this reason, it is possible to select a game in the assist time state according to the player's preference according to the medal insertion mode corresponding to the specified number of inserted coins, and the game performance can be improved.

3-5. Modification 5
In the gaming machine of the modified example 5, in the functional block shown in FIG. 2, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a normal state, a big bonus state (BB state), and a replay time based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition. A process of shifting the game state between a plurality of types of game states including a state (RT state) is performed. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, the gaming state may be shifted to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied.

  The BB state is a gaming state in which a predetermined bonus symbol (BB symbol) is stopped in a winning form when a big bonus (BB) is internally won in the normal state. In the BB state, when a bonus game is over when a medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, a predetermined number of 465 or less) are paid out, the game is played when the end condition is satisfied. Control to shift the state to the replay time state (RT state) is performed. In the bonus game in the BB state (BB game), the type of small role and the winning probability are controlled to increase. That is, in the BB state, it is easier to obtain more medals in a shorter period than in the normal state, and is a gaming state (bonus state, special state) that is advantageous to the player.

  The RT state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of replay (re-playing gamer) for performing the next game without requiring the insertion of medals is increased from the normal state. For example, a BB game in the BB state is The case of termination can be set as a transition condition to the RT state (RT state start condition). In addition, a case where a combination of predetermined symbols (RT symbols) that trigger the start of the RT state is stopped and displayed on the active line may be set as the RT state start condition. Regarding the transition condition from the RT state to another gaming state (RT state end condition), when the big bonus flag (BB flag) is in the internal winning state, when the BB wins, the number of games in the RT state Or the like reaches a predetermined number of times (5 times, 10 times, 50 times, 100 times, etc.).

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a lottery table that is referred to in the RT state in the gaming machine according to the fifth modification. In the lottery table shown in FIG. 11, there is an internal lottery table in which any one or more of BB + replay, replay, and bell roles or loses are associated with each of 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535. used.

  And in the game machine of the form of the modification 5, when BB is set to an internal winning state in RT state, the method of changing the production | presentation selected according to the insertion mode of the medal | token equivalent to a regulation | regulation insertion number is carried out. adopt. However, when the replay wins, the same preparation state as the previous game is automatically set without requiring the insertion of medals for the next game. I can't. Further, in the gaming machine of the modified example 5, the BB and the replay are set to be won simultaneously, and when the BB and the replay are won, the replay winning is given priority, so the BB and the replay are overlapped. Even in the case of winning, it is not possible to actually insert medals corresponding to the specified number of coins in the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of the modified example 5, only when the bell wins or no winning combination wins, the medal corresponding to the specified insertion number can be actually inserted to change the effect. .

  Specifically, in a game in which the BB flag is set to the internal winning state, when three medals are set to the inserted state by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot MI, the notice-type effect is selected, In a game in which the BB flag is set to the internal winning state, if three medals are set to the inserted state by pressing the MAX bet button B0M, the non-notification type effect is selected.

  Here, the “notification-type effect” is an effect for notifying the player that the BB flag is set to the internal winning state. For example, an image as shown in FIG. To display to the player that the player has won the BB.

  In addition, “non-notification-type production” means that the player has a sense of expectation that the BB flag is set to the internal winning state while the BB flag is set to the internal winning state. In the game machine in the form of the modified example 5, the execution probability (effect) is determined between the state in which the BB flag is set to the internal winning state and the state in which the BB flag is set to the non-internal winning state. An effect with a different lottery probability) is a non-notification-type effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12B, an effect lottery table α that wins with a probability of 1/10 that the characters fight each other and an effect lottery table β that wins with a probability of 1/3 are prepared. When the BB flag is not set to the internal winning state, the effect lottery table α is used to perform the effect lottery. When the BB flag is set to the internal winning state, the effect lottery table β is used. And make a production lottery. Then, while the BB flag is set to the internal winning state, the frequency of the performance shown in FIG. 12 (B) is probabilistically increased, so even without notifying that BB has been won in the internal lottery, It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that BB has been won in the internal lottery.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control process for shifting the gaming state.

  First, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state is set by the initial setting, and the game in the normal state is executed (step S300). When the big bonus (BB) is won during the normal state and BB wins (Y in step S302), the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the big bonus state (BB state) (step S304).

  In the BB state, the winning probability of the small role increases, and a bonus game (BB game) in which more medals can be acquired in a shorter time than in the normal state is executed. The BB state is continued until medals exceeding the predetermined number (456) are paid out. When the total number of medals paid out exceeds the predetermined number, the bonus end condition is satisfied (Y in step S306), and the BB state is finish. When the BB state ends, a process for setting the number of games in the RT state (a value corresponding to a predetermined number of games) (step S308) and a process for shifting the game state from the BB state to the RT state are performed (step S310). ).

  In the RT state, a replay time game (RT game) in which the winning probability of replay is increased from the normal state is executed, and the number of RT games is decremented each time the game is played. In the RT state, if BB is won and BB is won (Y in step S312), the RT state is forcibly terminated and the gaming state is shifted to the BB state (to step S304). In the RT state, when the number of RT games corresponding to the number of RT games set in step S308 is consumed (Y in step S314), the gaming state is returned to the normal state (to step S300).

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the functional block of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating the process example of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating the process example of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating the process example of the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the modification 2 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the modification 3 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the modification 4 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the modification 4 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the modification 4 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the modification 5 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the modification 5 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process example of the modification 5 of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel, L1-L5 effective line,
B01 1 bet button, B0M MAX 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 lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 155 credit control means, 160 replay processing means,
170 gaming state transition control means, 180 effect control means, 182 throwing mode determination means,
190 storage means, 191 lottery table storage means, 192 flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 credit storage means, 196 effect table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch,
230 Start switch, 240 Stop switch,
310 reel unit, 320 hopper unit,
330 display device, 340 speaker

Claims (3)

A gaming machine provided so that a game can be executed on condition that a predetermined number of game media have been inserted,
First detection means for detecting a game medium inserted into a predetermined slot and outputting a first detection signal based on detection of the game medium;
Second detecting means for detecting a closing operation for the closing operation means and outputting a second detection signal based on the detection of the closing operation;
Based on the first detection signal, the game medium inserted into the insertion slot is set to the input state until a predetermined input number is reached, and the pre-credited game medium is set based on the second detection signal. Input accepting means for setting the input state until the specified input number is reached,
Production control means for performing control to cause the production device to execute a given production,
The production control means
Based on the output history of the first detection signal and the second detection signal until the game medium corresponding to the specified input number is input, the game medium input mode corresponding to the specified input number is determined and input A game machine characterized by changing the contents of an effect to be executed by the effect device according to a determination result of an aspect. In claim 1,
The production control means
A game medium input mode corresponding to the specified input number is determined on the condition that a predetermined combination is selected in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a combination is successful, and is caused to be executed by the effect device according to the determination result of the input mode A gaming machine characterized by changing the contents of the production. In claim 1,
The production control means
A game medium insertion mode corresponding to a specified number of insertions by causing the effect device to execute a notification effect for assisting a winning of a predetermined combination won in an internal lottery that determines whether a combination is won or not based on being in an assist time state. A gaming machine, wherein the continuation probability of the assist time state is adjusted according to the determination result.

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