JP2002126169A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of changing a gambling property and a game content, avoiding the game content from becoming monotonous, making a game abundant in interest, and not limited in the usable type in relation to the gambling property. SOLUTION: A reporting number of times lottery means 143 is provided with a plurality of reporting number of times lottery tables 153 storing the winning regions corresponding to the reporting number of times and having different lottery ranges of the reporting number of times. A control device 20 is provided with a reporting number of times lottery table determining means 160 for determining the reporting number of times lottery table 153 used for the lottery of the reporting number of times.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of changing the lottery range of the number of times of notification regarding the establishment of a prize flag for a predetermined period to change the gambling property.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines of this type, for example, slot machines, have different gambling characteristics depending on the game contents set in advance of the gaming machines. In other words, if the player hits the game machine with a high gambling property that brings great profits to the player in a short time when the player hits, but also has a large loss of the player when the player does not hit the player,
There have been both gaming machines that have a small but somewhat satisfactory amount of profit, and have low gambling characteristics that result in less loss of the player if not hit. The player plays a game having a desired gambling property by selecting a model of a gaming machine having a desired gambling property based on his / her own experience, information purchased in advance, and the like.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines, the gambling property depends on the type of the gaming machine. In the same gaming machine, the gambling property is fixed and the gambling property is not changed. The first problem is that the game content is poor and the game content tends to be monotonous. In addition, there is a second problem that selecting a gaming machine having a desired gambling property limits the types of gaming machines that can be used.

[0004] In addition, in order to prepare gaming machines that meet the preferences of all players, the manager of the gaming hall prepares both types of gaming machines with high gambling characteristics and gaming machines with low gambling characteristics. And there is a third problem such as labor and cost. Further, in the conventional gaming machines, the gambling property depends on the type of the gaming machine, and the fourth problem is that it is not possible to select a game having a different gambling property according to the player's request with the same type of gaming machine. was there.

Therefore, the inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and the objects thereof are as follows. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 has been made in view of the first and second problems of the above-described conventional technology, and the object thereof is to achieve gambling, The game content can be changed, the game content can be prevented from being monotonous, the game can be made interesting, and the types of models that can be used are limited due to gambling. It is intended to provide a gaming machine that never does.

(Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention of claim 1 described above. In other words, the invention according to claim 2 can change the range of the number of notifications by using either the standard range notification number lottery table or the wide range notification number lottery table, thereby improving gambling and game play. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the content and making the game full of interest without making the game monotonous.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or 2. That is, the invention described in claim 3 is:
I can add surprisingness to the change in gambling,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of changing a game content and making a game full of interest without a monotonous change in gambling.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or 2. That is, the invention described in claim 4 has been made in view of the third problem of the above-described conventional technology, and an object of the invention is to introduce one gaming machine according to the present invention. Thus, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can obtain the effect of introducing two gaming machines having different gambling characteristics and can reduce the introduction cost.

(Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or 2. That is, the invention according to claim 5 has been made in view of the fourth problem of the above-described conventional technology, and has as its object to play games having different gambling characteristics according to the wishes of the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can be selected to make the game interesting.

(Claim 6) The invention of claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention of claim 5 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 6 aims to provide a gaming machine which has good operability, can use common parts, can reduce the manufacturing cost without increasing the number of parts. is there.

(Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6 described above. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making a game full of interest without the content of a game during a special game becoming monotonous.

(Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1, 2, or 5 to 7 described above. And That is, according to the invention of claim 8, it is possible to obtain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that it is possible to obtain a large profit by performing a game with a high gambling property by one's own skill, and the game is full of interest. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine which can be used as a game machine.

(Claim 9) The invention according to claim 9 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 8 described above. In other words, the invention according to claim 9 uses a common thing related to the prize lottery, and simply uses the same thing as the effector, the lottery of the number of announcements, and the sister machine that differs only in the content related to the determination of the number of announcements lottery table. It is intended to provide a gaming machine that can be manufactured.

[0014]

Means for Solving the Problems (Features) The inventions described in the respective claims are made to achieve the above objects, and the features of the inventions are shown in the drawings. This will be described below using embodiments of the present invention.

The reference numerals in parentheses indicate the reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Also, the drawing numbers indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 has the following features.

That is, the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention controls the rotating reel (40) displaying a plurality of symbols (61) around it, and controls the rotation of the rotating reel (40) with a certain probability. A control device (20) for performing a lottery of a winning symbol (61). Then, when the lottery result by the control device (20) is a winning, a winning flag of the winning symbol (61) is established,
While the winning flag is being established, in a state where the rotating reel (40) is stopped, the winning symbols (61) for which the winning flag is established are aligned in a predetermined combination on an effective winning line in a predetermined direction set in advance. The condition is set so that a winning is determined and a profit is given to the player.

The gaming machine (10) includes the control device
Flag establishment notification means for informing the player of information on the establishment of the winning flag as a result of the lottery according to (20).
(181), and a notification number lottery means (143) for determining the number of times of notification by the flag establishment notification means (181) within a predetermined period by lottery. The notification number lottery means (143) includes a notification number lottery table (153) that stores a winning area corresponding to each notification number in the random number generation area in the random number lottery.

Then, the notification number lottery table (153)
Has a plurality of notification number lottery tables (153) having different notification number lottery ranges. And the control device (20)
Among the plurality of notification number lottery tables (153), the notification number lottery table used for the notification number lottery table
Notification number lottery table determining means for determining (153)
(160).

Here, the "rotating reel (40)" is not limited to the one in which a plurality of symbols are displayed on the periphery but is actually rotated, but is displayed on the liquid crystal screen. This includes those that are performed. Specifically, for example, by using a liquid crystal device provided in the center of the game board such as a pachinko machine, an image in which a rotating reel displaying a plurality of symbols around the image is displayed to the player by the liquid crystal device. This includes items that are displayed toward the user. Furthermore, the number of the “rotating reels (40)” may be any number as long as it is plural, and is not limited to a specific number.
The number may be two, three, four, or more. Here, the "gaming machine (10)" is specifically a slot machine, for example, but includes a pachinko machine having the above-mentioned rotating reel (40) and other gaming machines.

Here, the “reporting number lottery table (153) having different reporting number lottery ranges” is, specifically,
For example, the lottery range of the number of times of notification is 10 to 20 times, and the number of times of notification lottery table (153) for determining the number of times of notification by lottery from the number of times of notification of 10 to 20 times
And the lottery range of the number of notifications is 5 to 25 times,
This means a notification number lottery table (153) for determining the number of notifications by lottery from the number of times of notification from 25 to 25.

Here, the flag establishment notifying means (181)
The notification of the "information on winning flag formation" by the notification of the information that the winning flag is established for a predetermined winning symbol, and the notification of information that the winning flag is not established for the predetermined winning symbol Are included. At this time, the reliability of the notification content of the winning flag establishment by the flag establishment notifying means (181) does not necessarily need to be 100%. That is, the reliability of the notification content of the winning flag establishment by the flag establishment notifying means (181) may be 80% or 50%. Here, "the reliability of the notification content by the flag establishment notifying means (181)" means the percentage of the winning flag that is actually established among the notifications on the establishment of the winning flag by the flag establishment notifying means (181). Is what it means. For example, the flag establishment notification means (181)
If the number of times that the winning flag is actually established is 10 times, the reliability of the content of the announcement by the flag establishment informing means (181) becomes 100%. Also, out of the ten notifications, the number of times that the winning flag is actually set is eight, and the notification is performed in the remaining two times even though the winning flag is not set. At the time of notification, the reliability of the notification content by the flag establishment notification means (181) is 80%. Further, when the number of times the winning flag is actually established is five times, and the remaining five times are notified in spite of the fact that the winning flag has not been established, that is, when the so-called false notification is performed, the flag establishment notification is performed. The reliability of the notification content by the means (181) is 50%. Here, the information on the winning flag establishment is as follows:
A small symbol "bell" or a big bonus game (hereinafter,
It is called "BB game". ) May be a state in which a predetermined winning symbol such as the winning symbol "7" is specified, or a state in which any one of the small winning symbols is winning.

Here, "determining the number-of-notifications lottery table (153) to be used for the number-of-notifications lottery" means that a specific one is selected from a plurality of number-of-informations lottery tables (153). Is meant. The means of selection for "determining" may be selected by lottery,
Including one selected by the player, one selected by a third party other than the player, one selected in a predetermined order, one selected based on predetermined parameters collected during the game, and the like. It is a thing.

Here, the "predetermined period" specifically includes, for example, a small game period in which a BB game can be played 30 times, and a regular bonus game (hereinafter referred to as "RB game"). ) And a normal game period consisting of a predetermined number of games after the end of the BB game, a normal game period started by a lottery or a predetermined symbol arrangement, and can be executed by the predetermined number of games, and the like.

(Operation) The present invention provides a flag establishment informing means (1
81) informs the player of the information on the establishment of the winning flag to the player, so that the player can push the winning symbol with the winning flag established on an effective winning line in a predetermined direction set by a so-called push. It is easy to arrange them in a predetermined combination. Thereby, it is possible to give a great profit to the player. According to the present invention, the profit provided to the player can be influenced by the presence or absence of the information about the winning flag establishment by the flag establishment notifying means (181).

According to the present invention, the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means (160) includes a plurality of notification number lottery tables (1) having different notification number lottery ranges by the flag establishment notifying means (181).
Out of 53), the number-of-notifications lottery table (153) used for the lottery of the number of notifications is determined. Therefore, the lottery range of the number of times of notification by the flag establishment notification means (181) for a predetermined period can be changed by the game.

The number-of-notifications lottery table determination means (160)
If the lottery range of the number of times of notification by the flag establishment notifying means (181) for the predetermined period is determined as the notification number lottery table (153) used for the lottery of the number of notifications, the flag establishment notifying means (181) for the predetermined period The fluctuation range of the number of times of notification is small. For this reason, in such a case, the fluctuation range of the profit given to the player by so-called eye pressing becomes small, and the gambling property is reduced.

On the other hand, the information frequency lottery table determination means (16
0) is a flag establishment notification for a predetermined period when a table having a wide lottery range of the number of notifications by the flag establishment notification unit (181) for a predetermined period is determined as a notification number lottery table (153) used for the lottery of the number of notifications. The variation range of the number of notifications by means (181) is large. For this reason, the fluctuation range of the profit given to the player by so-called pushing becomes large, and the gambling property is increased.

As described above, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means (160) uses the notification number lottery table used for the lottery of the number of times of notification by using the information in which the range of the number of times of notification by the flag establishment notifying means (181) for a predetermined period is different. By determining as (153), the fluctuation range of the number of times of notification can be changed, and the gambling property can be changed. Thereby, the game content can be changed, the game content can be prevented from being monotonous, and the game can be filled with interest.

In one gaming machine (10), the gambling property can be changed, and the gambling property is not fixed. For this reason, the gambling does not depend on the model of the gaming machine (10), and even if an attempt is made to select a gaming machine (10) having the desired gambling property, a model that can be used in connection with such gambling is available. There is no restriction.

(Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention of claim 1 described above. That is, the notification frequency lottery table (153)
Is a standard range notification number lottery table (A) in which a lottery range is set up and down around a predetermined number of notifications, and is higher and lower than the standard range notification number lottery table (A) around the predetermined number of notifications. And a wide-range notification number lottery table (B) in which a wider lottery range is set.

Here, the "standard range notification number lottery table in which a lottery range is set up and down around the predetermined notification number" is specifically, for example, "the predetermined notification number" is reduced to 15 times. A range in which the number of times of notification is increased or decreased by five times around the number of times of notification of 15 times is set as a lottery range of the number of times of notification, that is, the number of times of notification is selected from a numerical value of 10 to 20 times. The standard range notification frequency lottery table (A) set as described above is included.

Further, the "wide-range notification number lottery table in which a lottery range set above and below the standard range notification number lottery table centering on the predetermined notification number" is specifically described in the above example. When used, the predetermined number of times of notification is set to fifteen times, which is the same as the standard range number of times of lottery table.
The range increased / decreased by 0 times is set as a lottery range of the number of times of notification, that is, includes a wide-range number of times of notification lottery table (B) set so that the number of times of notification is selected from a numerical value of 5 to 25 times. Further, in the “wide-range notification number lottery table”, the predetermined notification number is set to 15 times, and a range increased or decreased by 15 times around the 15 notification times is set as the notification number lottery range. , That is, a wide-range notification number lottery table (C) set to perform a lottery of the number of notifications from a numerical value of 0 to 30 times
Is included.

(Operation) In the present invention, the wide-range notification number lottery table (B, C) sets a lottery range above and below the standard range notification number lottery table (A) around a predetermined number of notifications. I have. For this reason, when the lottery of the number of notifications is performed using the wide-range notification number lottery table (B, C),
The lottery width of the number of notifications swings up and down more than when the standard range notification number lottery table (A) is used. That is, when the wide-range notification number lottery table (B, C) is used, the notification number may be smaller than the minimum value of the notification number in the standard range notification number lottery table (A). Range notification frequency lottery table
The number of times of notification may be larger than the maximum value of the number of times of notification in (A). As a result, when the wide-range notification number lottery table (B, C) is used, the swing of the profit amount given to the player becomes larger, and a game with higher gambling properties can be achieved.

Therefore, by using the standard range notification number lottery table (A), it is possible to play a game having a lower gambling property as compared with the case of using the wide range notification number lottery table (B, C). Then, by using the wide-range notification number lottery table (B, C), it is possible to play a game having a high gambling property as compared with the case of using the standard range notification number lottery table (A). As described above, by determining one of the standard range notification number lottery table (A) and the wide range notification number lottery table (B, C), the fluctuation range of the notification number can be changed, and gambling can be performed. Sex can be changed. Thereby, the content of the game can be changed, and the game can be filled with interest without making the game monotonous.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2,
The features are as follows. That is, the notification number lottery table determination means (160), by lottery, has been determined from the plurality of notification number lottery table (153) to determine a specific one to be used for the notification number lottery. I do.

(Operation) In the present invention, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means (160) determines the number-of-notifications lottery table (153) to be used for the lottery of the number of notifications by lottery. For this reason, one of the notification number lottery tables (153) having different notification number lottery ranges will be randomly selected,
I can add surprisingness to the change in gambling,
Game content can be changed. Thereby, the game can be filled with interest without the gambling change becoming monotonous.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2. That is, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means (160) is configured to select the number of times of notification from a plurality of the number-of-notifications lottery tables (153) by the selection of the manager of the gaming hall in which the gaming machine (10) is installed. It is characterized in that a specific one to be used for the lottery is determined.

(Function) In the present invention, the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means (160) uses the number of notifications used for the lottery of the number of notifications by the selection of the manager of the gaming hall in which the gaming machine (10) is installed. The lottery table (153) has been determined. For this reason, the number-of-notifications lottery table with different numbers
By selecting one of (153) and the game hall manager, the same gaming machine (10) can be used to exchange high gaming The administrator can select one of the gaming machine (10) and the gaming machine (10) having a low gambling property. Thus, when viewed from the gaming hall side, the gaming machine (1
0) By introducing one unit, gaming machines with different gambling characteristics
(10) The effect of introducing two units can be easily obtained, and the introduction cost can be reduced. In addition, the manager can freely select the gambling property based on the management and operation policy of the game hall, thereby facilitating the management and operation.

(Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2. That is, the gaming machine (10)
Is provided with a table selection input device (18) that can be operated by the player and that can select a specific one used for the lottery of the number of notifications from among the plurality of notification frequency lottery tables (153). .

The notification number lottery table determining means (160) is adapted to select a plurality of the notification number lottery tables (1) by the player using the table selection input device (18).
53), a specific one to be used for the lottery of the number of notifications is determined. (Operation) The present invention relates to a method of determining the number of times of notification lottery table (16)
0) determines the number-of-notifications lottery table (153) to be used for the lottery of the number of notifications by the selection of the player using the table selection input device (18). Therefore, the player can select the gambling property of the gaming machine (10) by selecting one of the notification number lottery tables (153) having different notification number lottery ranges. .

In other words, if the player loses the game, the player loses a large amount of money. However, if the player wins the game, the player who wants to play a game with high gambling characteristics can obtain a large profit. Notification frequency lottery table (1
By operating the table selection input device (18) to select (53), a game having such a high gambling property can be performed.

A player who desires a low gambling game that does not cause a large loss even if the player wins the game, but does not cause a large loss even if the player loses the notification, has a narrow lottery range of the number of notifications. Number lottery table (1
By operating the table selection input device (18) to select (53), a game with low gambling properties can be performed.

As described above, even with the same type of gaming machine (10), it is possible to select a game having different gambling characteristics according to the player's request, thereby making the game full of interest. . (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 is the above-described claim 5.
The following features are added to the features of the invention described above.

That is, the gaming machine (10) includes a function switch that performs a predetermined function related to a game when operated by a player under a predetermined condition. The notification frequency lottery table determination means (160) sets the function switch, which does not satisfy the predetermined condition and does not perform a predetermined function related to a game, to the table selection input device (1).
It is characterized in that it is used as 8).

Here, the "function switch" is
Anything that "provides a predetermined function relating to a game by being operated by a player under predetermined conditions" may be used, and a state in which operation is possible under predetermined conditions is maintained. It is set so as to have a predetermined function related to the game when operated by a player. Then, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is set so that even if the player operates, a predetermined function related to the game is not performed. Specifically, for example, the “function switch” is a stop switch (5
0), a start switch (30), a settlement switch (17), a bet switch (16), and the like.

Here, the "predetermined function relating to the game" is a function for advancing the game. By operating the function switch, the start or stop of the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is triggered. Or a function for triggering payment of all the stored medals at hand and settlement, or a function for inserting an appropriate number of medals from the stored medals.

(Operation) According to the present invention, the notification frequency lottery table determination means (160) sets the function switch in a state where it does not fulfill a predetermined condition and does not perform a predetermined function relating to a game,
It is used as a table selection input device (18). That is, a function switch that performs a predetermined function under a predetermined condition is also used as the table selection input device (18) when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. For this reason, a function switch that is familiar to the player can be used as it is as the table selection input device (18), and the operability of the table selection input device (18) can be improved. In addition, since the table is also used, it is not necessary to newly provide a dedicated table selection input device (18) separately, it is possible to use common parts, increase the number of parts, and reduce the manufacturing cost. It becomes possible to reduce.

(Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6. That is, the game includes at least a normal game and a special game started based on a specific winning determination or a lottery result.

A predetermined period during which the flag establishment notifying means (181) performs the notification a predetermined number of times is set during the special game. Here, the “special game” is specifically, for example, a specific introduction game (B
B game) and a specific game (RB game). (Operation) According to the present invention, the gambling property of the special game can be changed by setting the predetermined period during which the flag establishment notifying means (181) performs the notification a predetermined number of times during the special game. Thereby, the game can be filled with interest without the content of the game during the special game becoming monotonous.

(Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1, 2, and 5 to 7 described above. Features. That is, the gaming machine (10), within a predetermined period, after notification by the flag establishment notification means (181), the winning symbol
(61) can be aligned on the predetermined activated pay line,
Score counting means (210) for counting the number of games that have been confirmed as winning, and the score counting means (210)
Score storage means (220) for storing the score.

Then, based on the scores stored in the score storage means (220), the notification number lottery table determination means (160)
, The number-of-notifications lottery table (153) used for the lottery of the number of notifications is determined. (Operation) According to the present invention, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means (160) determines the number-of-notifications lottery table (1) used for the lottery of the number of notifications based on the score stored in the score storage means (220).
53) to change the gambling of the game. Then, this score is obtained by counting the number of games in which a predetermined winning symbol has been won and, after notification by the flag establishment notifying means (181), a winning has been confirmed.
That is, the player can determine the number of games for which the winning is confirmed by his / her own skill, that is, his / her own skill of pushing, and can influence the score. Thereby, according to the skill of the self-pressing, the number-of-notifications lottery table (153)
Decisions can be affected and, as a result,
(10) It is possible to obtain a feeling of self-satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment that the gambling characteristics of the game can be changed depending on one's own skill without being influenced only by the internal lottery. Thereby, a game can be made interesting.

More specifically, the number-of-notifications lottery table (153) used for the lottery of the number of notifications is determined according to the score level. For example, if the setting is made so that the lottery range of the number of announcements can be selected with the increase in the score and the announcement number lottery table (153) can be selected and a game with a high gambling property can be performed, so-called push A player with excellent skill can increase the score according to his / her skill, and accordingly, the number-of-notifications lottery table (15
By selecting 3), a game having a high gambling property can be performed. With this, the player can obtain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that it is possible to obtain a large profit by playing a game with a high gambling property by his own skill, and to make the game full of interest Can be.

Further, specifically, for example, by lottery
When the notification frequency lottery table (153) to be used is set so as to be selectable by the player, it includes those for which the probability of the lottery is determined to be different depending on the score level. For example, if the lottery probability is set to increase as the score increases, a player who has excellent so-called pushing skill can increase the score according to his / her own skill, and accordingly, Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to win the lottery, and it is possible to increase the possibility that the user can select the desired number-of-notifications lottery table (153). Thereby, the player can obtain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that he can play a game of gambling desired by his own skill, and can make the game full of interest.

(Claim 9) The invention of claim 9 is characterized by the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 8 described above. That is, the control device (20) stores a lottery probability related to a prize and a game control device (21) for mainly controlling a game related to a prize lottery, and stores effect information, and the game control device (21). ), And an effect control device (22) for controlling the execution of the effect by the one-way control signal from (1).

The effect control device (22) is based on the prize effect data storage means (141) for storing data relating to the prize effect, and the prize effect data from the prize effect data storage means (141). A winning effect control means (142) for controlling a display device (66) capable of displaying a winning effect,
It is characterized by comprising the number-of-notifications lottery means (143) and the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means (160).

Here, the game control device (21) is mainly for controlling the game related to the winning lottery, and specifically, for example, the normal game control means (70),
Equipped with special game control means (80) and prize lottery means (110),
It has data for lottery probabilities such as winning probabilities, determines the presence or absence of winning based on random numbers from random number generating means (111), and based on the determination result, stops rotation of the spinning reel (40). This includes things to control. On the other hand, the effect control device (22) performs such effects based on an output signal from the game control device (21) based on a lottery result of the game control device (21) or a result of winning determination. Things.

(Operation) In the present invention, the lottery of the number of notifications and the determination of the number-of-notifications lottery table (153) are determined by the game controller (21).
Instead, it is performed by the effect control device (22). Thus, by exchanging only the effect control device (22), the game control device (21) relating to the winning lottery uses a common one, and the effect content, the number of announcements, the number of announcements, etc. Sister machines that differ only in the content of the determination of the lottery table (153) can be easily manufactured. That is, by changing the effect control device (22), the lottery probability of each notification number is different, and the method of determining the notification number lottery table (153) is different from the lottery, the selection of the player, and the management of the game hall. Game machines of the same series (10) based on the player's selection, etc.
Or, it can be easily changed to another one with completely different production contents.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First Embodiment (Description of the Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 12 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of input, control and output of a gaming machine, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an effect control device, FIG. 3 is a front view of an external appearance of the gaming machine, and FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram of the number of times a small game is notified in a BB game. 5 to 12 show the schematic flow of the operation of the gaming machine.

(Gaming Machine 10) In FIG. 3, reference numeral 10 denotes the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 has a rectangular box-shaped housing 11, as shown in FIG. A rectangular window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side is formed at the center and upper part of the housing 11. In the center of the display window 12 at the center, a symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotating reels 40 can be seen is formed.

The rotating reel 40 includes a left rotating reel 43 located on the left end side in FIG. 3, a right rotating reel 45 located on the right end side in FIG.
Central rotating reel located between 43 and right rotating reel 45
It consists of 44. On the front side of the gaming machine 10, although not particularly shown, three pay lines in the horizontal direction and two in two diagonal directions on the left and right diagonal lines are formed.

On the right side of the upper display window 12,
A rectangular number-of-notifications display means 180 for displaying the number of notifications of the formation of the winning flag in the small win game during the BB game is arranged. On the left side of the number-of-notifications display means 180, a rectangular flag establishment notifying means 181 for informing the player of information on the establishment of a winning flag is arranged. Further, on the left side of the flag establishment notifying unit 181, a determination table display unit 182 for displaying the type of the notification number lottery table 153 used for the lottery of the notification number during the small role game of the BB game is arranged. I have.

Although not shown inside the gaming machine 10,
A control device 20 (see FIG. 1) for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is incorporated. (Control device 20) Although not shown, the control device 20 is a CP
U, and is provided with ROM, RAM, I / O and the like. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby having the following devices (1) and (2).

(1) Game control device 21 (2) Effect control device 22 As shown in FIG. 1, a game control device for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. 21 and an effect control device 22 for controlling a display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker. In addition, one CPU is disposed in each of the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The CPU may be controlled by one CPU, or two or more CPUs. May be controlled by the CPU.

The CPU, ROM, RAM and I / O
And the like may be integrated to constitute one chip. (Game Control Device 21) The game control device 21 controls the rotation and stop of the rotating reel 40 by operating the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Then, the game control device 21 functions as the following means (1) to (3).

(1) Normal game control means 70 (2) Special game control means 80 (3) Winning lottery means 110 The normal game control means 70 controls the normal game in order to perform the normal game. The special game control means 80 controls the special game in order to execute the special game.

The game control device 21 is not limited to the above-mentioned means (1) to (3) but may include other means. (Effect control device 22) The effect control device 22 mainly relates to effect data, and controls the display device 66 such as a lamp and a speaker, a flag establishment notifying device 181, a notification count displaying device 180, and a decision table displaying device 182. It is for doing. And, in order to ensure the reliability of the internal data of the game control device 21, the signal exchange between the game control device 21 and the effect control device 22 is set to be one-way. That is, it is set so that only the output signal is transmitted from the game control device 21 to the effect control device 22, and no signal is transmitted from the effect control device 22 to the game control device 21. Thereby, a game control device having data on winning lottery such as a lottery probability.
21 data protection can be made easier.

The effect control device 22 functions as the following means (1) to (6). (1) Winning effect data storage means 141 (2) Winning effect control means 142 (3) Informing number lottery means 143 (4) Informing number lottery table determining means 160 (5) Informing number counting means 161 (6) Informing number storage means Further, the effect control device 22 is not limited to the above-described means (1) to (6), but may include other means.

Here, the gaming machine 10 is a game control device.
In addition to the main board 23 on which the 21 is arranged, a sub-board 24 on which the effect control device 22 is arranged is provided. For this reason,
By exchanging the sub-board 24, it is possible to easily manufacture a sister machine that differs only in a part of the effect contents. Also,
Since only the sub-board 24 can be easily replaced with another one having a different capacity and performance, only the production contents, for example,
From relatively simple effects such as character display consisting only of still images to complicated various effects such as multi-color, high-definition video with characters appearing in various backgrounds, etc. Can be easily changed.

In developing a control program for use in a gaming machine, the main board 23 and the sub-board 24 are separated to determine whether a bug under development exists on the main board 23 side or not. It is possible to easily determine whether or not it exists on the 24 side, and it is less likely that the entire control program will need to be reviewed.This makes it easier to debug and shortens the control program development period. Can be.

Further, since the main board 23 for controlling the game and the sub-board 24 having the effect data and the like are provided, the main board 23 is a closed type in which it is difficult to operate, exchange, or infiltrate foreign substances from the outside. The sub-board 24 is firmly fixed in the container, and the sub-substrate 24 can be detachably attached to the container easily exchangeable from the outside by simple means. Thus, the production data, etc.
It can be easily exchanged for another one, but it becomes easy to design important data such as the lottery probability into a structure that cannot be operated from the outside.

Although the present embodiment includes the main substrate 23 and the sub-substrate 24 as described above, the present invention is not particularly limited thereto. Alternatively, a structure provided with a plurality of sub-substrates 24 may be used. (Input Stage) The following parts are connected to the input stage of the control device 20, as shown in FIG.

(1) Make-up switch 15 (2) Bet switch 16 (3) Settlement switch 17 (4) Start switch 30 (5) Stop switch 50 The input stage is as described in (1) to (5) above. It is not limited to parts.

(Output Stage) The output stage of the control device 20 includes:
As shown in FIG. 1, the following parts are connected. (1) Hopper unit 65 (2) Reel unit 60 (3) Display device 66 (lamp and speaker) (4) Flag establishment notification unit 181 (5) Notification count display unit 180 (6) Decision table display unit 182 The steps are not limited to the parts (1) to (6) described above.

(Making switch 15) The making switch 15
Is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, as shown in FIG. 3, for detecting inserted game medals. (Bet Switch 16) As shown in FIG. 3, the bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotating reel 40, and is used for reducing the number of stored medals and replacing the medal insertion.

(Adjustment switch 17) The above-described adjustment switch 17
Is a switch located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, as shown in FIG. 3, for paying out the stored inserted medals. (Start Switch 30) The start switch 30, as shown in FIG. 3, is a lever located diagonally below the rotating reel 40, and is provided on condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is turned on, or At the time of (Replay), the reel unit is provided on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.
This is for starting the drive of 60.

Here, “Replay” means “replay (Repla)” by lottery of the winning lottery means 110.
y) ”is established and the symbols of“ Replay ”are aligned on the activated pay line, so that the player can play the game again without inserting a new medal in the next game. You can do it. (Stop Switch 50) The stop switch 50 is for stopping the drive of the reel unit 60.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the stop switch 50 is composed of three switches corresponding to each of the rotating reels 40, and is arranged one below each of the rotating reels 40. Stop switch corresponding to rotating reel 40
The operation of 50 is such that the corresponding rotating reel 40 is set to stop rotating.

(Reel Unit 60) The Reel Unit
Reference numeral 60 includes three motors (not shown) fixed or supported by a frame, and three rotating reels 40 fixed to the output shaft of each motor. Each rotating reel 40 includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotating drum. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed.

(Hopper Unit 65) The hopper unit 65 is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game, not shown. (Display Device 66) The display device 66 is a speaker, a display lamp, or the like, and is for informing a player of a prize or the like. Specifically, under the control of the effect control device 22, a prize sound is generated from a speaker when a prize is determined or the like, and a display lamp is turned on or blinked to notify a player of a prize or the like.

(Flag establishment notifying means 181) The flag establishment notifying means 181 is provided as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110.
This is for notifying the player of information on the establishment of the winning flag to the player. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, it is formed of a rectangular liquid crystal display device located on the right side of the upper display window 12. The flag establishment notifying unit 181 informs the player of information on the winning flag establishment during the small portion game of up to 30 times in the BB game, by the number of notifications determined by the lottery of the notification number lottery unit 143. is there. It should be noted that the information on the formation of the winning flag includes both a notification that the winning flag has been set and a notification that the winning flag has not been set. Then, the flag establishment informing means 181
When the winning flag is established, for example, a "bell flag is established!" Or "bell" symbol is displayed.
The winning symbol with the winning flag established can be specified and notified to the player. In addition, when the winning flag is not established, for example, it is possible to notify the player that the winning flag is not established, such as “losing”, so that the player can understand. In addition,
The reliability of the content of the notification by the flag establishment notifying means 181 does not necessarily have to be 100%, and includes a so-called buzz notification, in which the notification that the winning flag is established is performed even though the winning flag is not established. It is a good thing. Conversely, a notification that the winning flag is not established may be included even though the winning flag is established.

Note that the flag establishment notifying means 181 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display device, and any other notification form can be used as long as it can inform the player of information on the establishment of the winning flag. May be used. Specifically, for example, a flag establishment notifying unit
Reference numeral 181 denotes an LED display device having a large dot-shaped panel;
A segment LED or the like may be used. In addition, the flag establishment notifying unit 181 is configured to notify the information on the establishment of the winning flag by lighting a lamp buried in the inside, thereby turning on the symbol in which the winning flag is established or the area corresponding to the loss. What can be done is also good. Further, the flag establishment notifying means 181
0 It is also possible to use a speaker buried inside to notify the information about the flag establishment by voice using synthesized voice.

(Notification Number Display Means 180) The notification number display means 180 stores the B number stored in the notification number storage means 162.
This is for displaying to the player the remaining number of times of notification regarding the formation of the winning flag of the small role game during the B game. Specifically, as shown in FIG.
Square 7-segment LED located at the approximate center
, And can display a two-digit number.

The number-of-notifications display means 180 displays the number of notifications determined by the lottery of the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 when the BB game is started. Then, during the BB game, each time the flag establishment notifying unit 181 issues an announcement regarding the establishment or non-establishment of the winning flag, the numerical value of the display is reduced by one, and the remaining number of announcements is displayed. .

Of course, the notification number display means 180
The present invention is not limited to the above-described two 7-segment LEDs, but may be a large dot-shaped panel LED display device or a liquid crystal display device. Further, the notification frequency display means 180 displays each numerical value by lighting a predetermined numerical value or an area corresponding to those numerical values by lighting a lamp embedded inside the gaming machine 10. What is possible is good.

(Decision Table Display Means 182) The decision table display means 182 is a notification number lottery table determination means 1
The type of the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used during the small role game of the BB game determined by 60 is notified to the player. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the display device is composed of a large-sized dot-shaped LED display device located on the left side of the upper display window 12, and the letters “A”, “B”, and “C” are used. It can be displayed. In other words, when the notification number lottery table determining means 160 determines to use the standard range notification number lottery table A as the notification number lottery table 153, the determination table display means 182 displays the letter “A” in the alphabet. Then, when the notification number lottery table determining means 160 determines to use the wide-range notification number lottery table B as the notification number lottery table 153, the determination table display means 182 displays the alphabet “ B] is displayed, and the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means 160 is displayed.
However, when it is determined that the wide-range notification number lottery table C is used as the notification number lottery table 153, the determination table display means 182 displays the alphabet "C"
Is displayed. Although not particularly shown, regarding the type and contents of the notification frequency lottery table 153, a description including the game content is displayed on a game content description sticker attached to the front side of the gaming machine 10. Is what it is.

Of course, this decision table display means 182
Is not limited to the above, but is
A D display device, a liquid crystal display device, or a device in which an area corresponding to a predetermined alphabetical character is turned on by turning on a lamp embedded therein may be used. Further, the above-described determination table display means
182, a notification count display means 180, a flag establishment notification means 18
1 are provided separately and independently, but as one common display device having these display functions, the display contents are always displayed in parallel, or the display contents are displayed at predetermined time intervals. It may be changed.

(Normal Game Control Means) The normal game control means 70 is for causing a normal game to be played. That is, when the start switch 30 is operated under the condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted, or a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous game at the time of "Replay", the reel unit 60 is driven, and the reel unit 60 is driven. Pieces of spinning reel
40 starts rotating. Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 stops. When all three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotating reels 40 stops.
At this time, when the predetermined symbol 61 stops on the activated pay line of the display window 12, a predetermined number of medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be given.

The winning is accompanied by the payout of a game medal.
There is no small medal prize that gives the player a profit, a special prize that gives the player even greater profits than this small prize prize, and there is no payout of game medals, but again without inserting new game medals "Replay" that can be played. Then, when the lottery result is any of the winnings (also referred to as an internal winning, an internal winning or an internal winning), a winning flag corresponding to the winning is established. When the lottery result is a special prize, a special prize flag is established. During the special prize flag, the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reels 40 of the reel unit 60 is changed to a predetermined special prize. The winning is determined on condition that the symbol 61 matches the symbol 61 (for example, three "7" s are aligned on the activated pay line), and the player is made to play an advantageous special game. Then, if a special winning flag is established by lottery, but the combination of the stop symbols 61 of the rotating reel 40 does not match the special winning symbol 61, the setting of the special winning flag establishment is carried over to subsequent games. Have been. If the winning flag of the small role cannot determine the winning in the game for which the winning flag has been established, the right of the winning flag establishment does not carry over to the next game.

Further, while any of the winning flags is established,
Whether or not the corresponding winning symbols 61 can be aligned on the activated pay line depends on the timing of the stop switch 50 when the rotation speed of the rotating reel 40 is constant. Specifically, after operating the stop switch 50, 1
Since the rotation reel 40 is set to stop within 90 ms, after operating the stop switch 50, the rotation reel 40 can be stopped as it is or can be stopped within 190 ms. For example, in a case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is included in the four consecutive drawable symbols 61 continuous from the stop symbol, the time until the stop is delayed, and the rotating reel 40 is placed on the activated winning line. Then, the winning symbol 61 is pulled in and stopped. on the other hand,
In a case where the corresponding winning symbol 61 is not included in the four drawable symbols 61, the winning symbol 61 cannot be pulled into the activated winning line and stopped.

(Special Game Control Means 80) The special game control means 80 is for causing the player to perform an advantageous special game based on the lottery result of the lottery means. The above special games are roughly classified into the following games. (1) Specific introduction game (BB game) (2) Specific game (RB game) (3) Specific winning game (JAC game) Note that a specific game, for example, an RB game is a specific introduction game.
For example, when the game is performed during the BB game and when the game is not performed during the BB game, the game is independently performed. Further, the above-mentioned specific winning game, that is, a so-called JAC game, is performed during the RB game. Further, the special game is not limited to the above-mentioned games (1) to (3).

Specifically, in the normal game, although not shown, for example, when three symbols 61 such as “7” are aligned on the activated pay line, for example, 15 medals are paid out via the hopper unit 65. . At this time, the BB game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the special game control means 80 is roughly provided with the following means.

(1) Specific introduction game control means 91 (BB game control means 90) (2) Specific game control means 101 (RB game control means 100) (Specific introduction game control means 91) The specific introduction game control means
91 is a BB game control means for controlling the BB game
90.

Specifically, when the game shifts to the BB game, the small role game similar to the normal game is started by inserting up to three medals, and is effective when the rotation of each of the three spinning reels is stopped. The payout of medals is performed depending on whether or not the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line. Therefore, in the small win game during the BB game, the lottery including the small win is performed every time as in the normal game. However, if the specific winning symbols for shifting to the RB game during the BB game are aligned on the activated pay line, then the process shifts to the RB game.

Normally, during the BB game, the transition to the RB game is to be performed, for example, at most three times. Therefore, after the first RB game is completed, the normal game as described above is performed again. In the same manner as described above, the lottery and control of the small role game are performed. In the BB game, the RB game ends when the RB game in the BB game ends at a predetermined maximum number of times, for example, three times, or the small role game during the BB game ends at the predetermined maximum number of times, for example, up to 30 times. Things. Of course, the maximum number of RB games and small role games during the BB game is not limited to those described above, but may be different depending on the type of the gaming machine 10 (for example,
The maximum number of RB games may be set to 2).

When the winning in the BB game is determined, the specific introduction game control means 91 sets the notification frequency lottery table determination means 16
0 to output a notification number lottery table determination means 1
60 determines by lottery the type of the number-of-reports lottery table 153 used for the number-of-reports lottery means 143. Then, the notification number lottery means 143 sets the determined notification number lottery table 1
Using 53, the number of notifications during the small role game of the BB game is determined by lottery.

Then, when shifting to the small role game of the BB game, the specific introduction game control means 91
Output the signal. Then, the winning effect control means 142
If the remaining number of times of notification from the number-of-times-of-notification storage unit 162 has not reached 0, the flag-establishment notifying unit 181 performs notification regarding the establishment of the winning flag. At the same time, each time the notification regarding the formation of the winning flag is performed by the flag formation notifying unit 181 in the small role game of the BB game, the notification number counting unit 161 stores the small role game of the BB game stored in the notification number storage unit 162. -1 for the remaining number of notifications
Is added.

(Specific game control means 101) The specific game control means 101 is for controlling the RB game. Specifically, when the game shifts to the RB game, the medal is 1
And the predetermined symbol 61 of the rotating reel 40 is displayed on the display window 12.
When a player is aligned on the center line, a specific prize-winning game that is determined to be a prize is performed. In the RB game, a specific prize game for determining whether or not a prize can be performed can be performed up to 12 times, and a prize can be confirmed up to 8 times. In other words, the RB game ends when a maximum of eight winnings are confirmed or when a maximum of 12 specific winning games ends.

(Winning lottery means 110) The above winning lottery means 110
Is to perform a lottery for winning determination based on a predetermined lottery probability. And the winning lottery means 110
When the result of the lottery is a prize (also referred to as an internal win, an internal prize or an internal win), a prize flag is established, and a combination of symbols for stopping the rotating reel 40 is predetermined while the prize flag is established. The winning is determined on condition that it matches the winning symbol, and a medal is paid out to the player,
It is set so that a profit such as a special game is given.

As shown in FIG. 1, the winning lottery means 110 is roughly provided with the following means. (1) random number generating means 111 (2) random number extracting means 112 (3) winning determination table 113 (4) determining means 114 The winning lottery means 110 is limited to the above (1) to (4) is not.

(Random number generating means 111) The above random number generating means 111
Is to generate a random number for winning lottery in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal). Here, the “random number generating means” can generate a random number by an average taking method or the like as a soft random number, but is configured using a counter that adds a fixed range of numbers one by one at a high speed. Can also. For example, a counter is conceivable in which a number in the range of 0 to 16383 is sequentially repeated several million times per second.

Then, the "random number extracting means" reads the number of the counter at the timing when the start switch is pressed. When formed in this way, the "random number generator" does not generate random numbers,
The numbers extracted by the "random number extracting means" have a distribution as if they were random numbers. In this case, means for obtaining a number indicating a distribution like a random number as a result is considered to be included in "random number generating means" or "random number extracting means".

(Random Number Extracting Means 112) The above random number extracting means 112
Extracts a random number generated by the random number generating means 111 under a predetermined condition (for example, operation of the start switch 30). The extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data. (Winning determination table 113) The winning determination table 113
It has a prize area of each prize item in the whole area of the random number taken by the random number generation means 111.

(Determining Means 114) The above-mentioned determining means 114 is based on the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extracting means 112 and the random number generating means 111 based on the lottery probability data of the winning determination table 113. This is to collate with the prize determination area data including the prize area of the prize item and determine a prize corresponding to the prize area to which the extracted random number data belongs.

(Winning Effect Data Storage Means 141) The winning effect data storing means 141 is for storing the effect data of the display device 66, the flag establishment notifying means 181, the decision table displaying means 182, and the number-of-notifications displaying means 180. It is. Specifically, for example, a display device at the time of winning determination of a BB game
The sound generated from the 66 speakers and the data such as the lighting and blinking times and order of the lamps are stored. In addition, the winning flag establishment is determined by a flag establishment informing means 18.
In the case of notifying by 1, not only the effect data for displaying the winning symbol with the winning flag established on the flag establishment notifying means 181, but also the other symbols and the effect data for displaying the complex effect content such as a loss. Including. Of course, the effect contents to be stored are not limited to these, and may be, for example, a combination of various notification means such as a change in the color of light illuminating the rotating reel 40 and irradiation of flash light on the rotating reel 40. But it's good.

(Winning Effect Control Means 142) The winning effect controlling means 142 informs the display device 66 or flag establishment of each effect data from the winning effect data storage means 141 based on a control signal from the control device 20 or the like. It is output to means 180 for controlling such a device. Specifically, the prize effect control means 142 sets the prize on a predetermined pay line when a prize flag of a BB game, an RB game, another small role, or the like is established, or while a predetermined prize flag is established. When the winning is determined by aligning the symbols, based on the signal from the game control device 21, based on the effect information from the winning effect data storage means 141, a predetermined lamp of the display device 66 is turned on or blinking, or displayed. This is for generating a predetermined electronic sound from the speaker of the device 66. The prize effect control means 142 is for causing the flag establishment notifying means 181 to display information relating to the establishment of the prize flag, in order to inform the information relating to the establishment of the prize flag.

When the remaining number of notifications from the number-of-notifications storage means 162 is a numerical value of 1 or more in the small role game during the BB game, the above-mentioned winning effect control means 142 Information related to the winning flag of
It is set so as to notify the player via the flag establishment notifying means 181. In addition, winning effect control means
142 is a flag establishment notification when the remaining notification count from the notification count storage means 162 is 0 in the small winning game during the BB game, and whether or not the winning flag of the small winning game of the small winning game is established. The setting is made so as not to notify the player via the means 181.

(Information Number Lottery Means 143) The information number lottery means 143 is for determining the number of times of notification of information on the formation of the winning flag by the flag establishment notification means 181 during the small game period of the BB game by lottery. is there. The lottery of the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 is performed using a predetermined number-of-times-of-notification lottery table 153 determined by the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means 160.

As shown in FIG. 2, the notification number lottery means 143 is roughly provided with the following means. (1) Notification frequency random number generation means 151 (2) Notification frequency random number extraction means 152 (3) Notification frequency lottery table 153 (4) Notification frequency determination means 154 The notification frequency lottery means 143 is described in (1) above.
However, the present invention is not limited to (4).

(Notification Number Random Number Generation Unit 151) The notification number random number generation unit 151 generates a random number for lottery of the notification number of the information on the establishment of the winning flag in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal). Things. In addition,
Here, the notification number random number generating means 151 and the notification number random number extracting means 152 are the same as those described in the random number generating means 111 and the random number extracting means 112 of the winning lottery means 110, and have a distribution like a random number. Things.

(Notification Number Random Number Extraction Unit 152) The notification number random number extraction unit 152 converts the random number generated by the notification number random number generation unit 151 into a predetermined condition (for example, the start switch 30).
Operation). The extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data. (Notification frequency lottery table 15
3) The number-of-reports lottery table 153 stores a winning area corresponding to each number of reports among all the random number generation areas taken by the number-of-reports random number generation means 151.

The notification number lottery table 153 includes a plurality of notification number lottery tables 153 having different lottery ranges for the number of notifications of information on the establishment of the winning flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the notification frequency lottery table 153 is roughly divided into the following three tables. (1) Standard range notification count lottery table A (2) Wide range notification count lottery table B (3) Wide range notification count lottery table C The notification count lottery table 153 is limited to the above (1) to (3). Not something.

(Standard Range Notification Number Lottery Table A) The standard range notification number lottery table A is, as shown in FIG. 4, a range in which the number of times of notification is increased or decreased by five times around the number of 15 times of notification. The lottery range is set, that is, the number of times of notification is set to be selected from the numerical values of 10 to 20 times. Specifically, the number of times of informing the information regarding the winning flag formation during the small role game of the BB game is set to 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 1
The number of times of notification is set to be determined by lottery from among the five times. When this standard range notification number lottery table A is used as the notification number lottery table 153, the notification number does not fall within the range of 0 to 9 times, and the notification number falls within the range of 16 times to 30 times. It won't be. Therefore, the obtained profit does not become extremely small, and conversely, the obtained profit does not become extremely large. The gambling characteristics of the standard range notification number lottery table A are as follows.
Is the lowest of all.

(Wide-area notification number lottery table B) As shown in FIG.
A range in which the number of times of notification is increased or decreased by 10 times around the number of times of notification is set as a lottery range of the number of times of notification, that is, 5
The setting is made so that a lottery of the number of times of notification is performed from among the numerical values of times 25. The gambling property of the wide-range notification count lottery table B is higher than that of the standard range notification count lottery table A, but lower than that of the wide-range notification count lottery table C. This is an intermediate gambling property.

(Wide-area notification number lottery table C) As shown in FIG.
A range in which the number of times of notification is increased or decreased by 15 times around the number of times of notification is set as a lottery range of the number of times of notification, that is, 0
It is set so that a lottery of the number of times of notification is performed from among the numerical values of times 30 to 30. When this wide-range notification number lottery table C is used as the notification number lottery table 153, B
The number of times of notification of the information on the formation of the winning flag during the small role game of the B game may be 0, and the obtained profit may be extremely small. However, the number of times of the notification is obtained as 30 times. The profits can be extremely high. Therefore, this wide-range notification number lottery table C
Is the highest gambling property among the three notification frequency lottery tables 153.

(Notification number determination means 154) The notification number determination means 154 is based on the extracted random number data extracted by the notification number random number extraction means 152 and the lottery probability data in the notification number lottery table 153. Is checked against the prize judging area data of the prize area of each prize item in the entire area of the random number to determine the item corresponding to the prize area to which the extracted random number data belongs. The number-of-notifications determining means 154 specifically determines the number of times of notification of the small role game of the BB game.

(Notification number lottery table determining means 160) The notification number lottery table determining means 160 includes three notification number lottery tables of a standard range notification number lottery table A, a wide range notification number lottery table B, and a wide range notification number lottery table C. It is for determining the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used for the number-of-notifications lottery from among the 153s.

More specifically, the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means 160 determines three notification number lottery tables 153 by lottery.
Among them, a specific one to be used for the lottery of the number of notifications is determined. The above-mentioned notification frequency lottery table determination means 160
As shown in FIG. 2, the device is roughly provided with the following means. (1) Table determination random number generation means 171 (2) Table determination random number extraction means 172 (3) Table determination determination table 173 (4) Table determination determination means 174 The notification frequency lottery table determination means 160 is described in (1) above. However, the present invention is not limited to (4).

(Table-determined random number generating means 171) The table-determined random number generating means 171 stores a random number for lottery for determining the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 to be used in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal). Is to be generated. Here, the table determination random number generating means
The 171 and the table-determined random number extracting means 172 are the same as those described for the random number generating means 111 and the random number extracting means 112 of the winning lottery means 110, and have a distribution like a random number.

(Table-determined random number extracting means 172) The table-determined random number extracting means 172 extracts a random number generated by the table-determined random number generating means 171 under predetermined conditions (for example, operation of the start switch 30). . In addition,
The extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data. (Table determination determination table 173) The table determination determination table 173 includes a standard range notification number lottery table A, a wide range notification number lottery table B, and a wide range notification number lottery table C in the whole area of random numbers taken by the table determination random number generating means 171. The three notification frequency lottery tables 153 have a winning area.

(Table determination determination means 174) The table determination determination means 174 includes the extracted random number data extracted by the table determination random number extraction means 172 and the table determination determination table.
Table determining random number generating means 1 based on 173 lottery probability data
71 is to match the winning determination area data including the winning area of each item in the entire area of the random number taken, and determine the item corresponding to the winning area to which the extracted random number data belongs, that is, the notification frequency lottery table 153. .

(Notification Number Counting Means 161) The notification number counting means 161 is used when the current remaining notification number from the notification number storage means 162 is not 0, and
In the small role game during the B game, the flag establishment informing means 18
When information on winning flag establishment is notified by 1,
One is added to the current number of notifications from the number-of-reports storage means 162 to calculate the current number of small-play games in the BB game, and from the remaining number of current notifications from the number-of-reports storage means 162, -1 is added (1 is subtracted) to calculate the number of remaining notifications in the small win game during the BB game.

The notification number counting means 161
Transmits a signal consisting of the calculation result to a notification count storage unit 16
Send to 2. The notification count storage unit 162 stores therein data including the notification count after the calculation result. (Notification number storage means 162) The notification number storage means 162
In the small win game during the BB game, the number of times of notification up to the present and the remaining number of times of notification regarding the formation of the winning flag of the small win are stored therein. Then, after that, when the game is played in the small role game during the BB game, the notification number counting means 161
Is set so as to store the current number of notifications and the remaining number of notifications.

(Operation of Gaming Machine 10) Next, the outline of the operation of the gaming machine having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, step 1 shown in FIG.
At 00, the start switch 30 is turned on by operating the start switch 30. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.

In step 101, it is determined whether or not the BB game has already been won in the previous game and the BB game flag is established (the BB game flag is ON). Here, the BB game in-progress flag indicates that the BB established in the lottery of the winning lottery means 110
The type of the prize flag differs from the prize flag of the game.
This is established until the B game ends, and serves as a determination flag for determining whether or not the current gaming state is during the BB game. When it is determined that the BB game in-flight flag is not established, that is, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not in the BB game, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the winning lottery means 11
With 0, a lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103. In step 103, step 10
It is determined whether or not the winning flag of the BB game is established in the lottery of No. 2. Then, when it is determined that the winning flag of the BB game is established in the lottery in step 102, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means 160 converts the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used in the small role game of the BB game into a standard range notification number lottery table A, a wide range notification number lottery table B, and a wide range notification number. A lottery process for specifying one of the lottery tables C by lottery is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 105, step 104
In the lottery, it is determined whether or not the use of the standard range notification number lottery table A as the notification number lottery table 153 is determined. Then, when it is determined in the lottery in step 104 that the standard range notification number lottery table A is determined to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step 106, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs a lottery process of the number of notifications using the standard range notification number lottery table A. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 107. In step 107, the number of times of notification of information related to the formation of the winning flag during the small winning game of the BB game is determined to be P times. Here, P times is 10 times.
The value is one of the numerical values in the range of 20 times to 20 times. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 121 (FIG. 6).

In step 121, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 starts. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 122.
In step 122, the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 123. In step 123, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 124.

In step 124, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 125. In step 125, it is determined whether or not the winning in the BB game has been confirmed.
Specifically, while the winning flag of the BB game is established, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols of the BB game can be aligned on a predetermined effective pay line, and the winning can be determined. When it is determined that the winning in the BB game has not been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 126.

In step 126, it is determined whether or not another winning including the RB game has been determined. If it is determined that another winning has been confirmed, the process proceeds to the next step 127. In step 127, a payout process of the number of game medals corresponding to the winning symbol for which the winning is determined is performed. Then, the game ends.

In step 103, step 1
When it is determined that the winning flag of the BB game is not established in the lottery of 02, the process skips step 104 and proceeds to step 105. In step 105, the lottery table in the standard range notification count A
Is determined not to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step 108, step 104
In the lottery, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to use the wide-range notification number lottery table B as the notification number lottery table 153. Then, in the lottery of step 104, the wide-range notification number lottery table B
If it is determined that it is decided to use as 3, the process proceeds to the next step 109.

In step 109, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs lottery processing of the number of notifications using the wide-range number-of-notifications lottery table B. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 110. In step 110, the number of times of notification of the information regarding the formation of the winning flag during the small win game of the BB game is determined to be Q times. Here, Q times is any numerical value in the range of 5 to 25 times. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 121 (FIG. 6).

In step 108, step 1
When it is determined in the lottery 04 that the wide-range notification number lottery table B is not determined to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step 111. In this case, since it is neither the standard range notification number lottery table A nor the wide range notification number lottery table B,
This is a case where it is determined that the wide-range notification number lottery table C is used as the notification number lottery table 153.

In step 111, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs lottery processing of the number of notifications using the wide-range number-of-notifications lottery table C. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 112. In step 112, the number of times of notification of information related to the formation of the winning flag during the small winning game of the BB game is determined to be R times. Here, R times is any numerical value in the range of 0 to 30 times. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 121 (FIG. 6).

If it is determined in step 124 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step 122. If it is determined in step 125 that the winning in the BB game has been confirmed, the process proceeds to the next step 128. In step 128, a game medal payout process is performed when the winning of the BB game is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 129.

At step 129, the flag during the BB game is turned ON. As a result, the current gaming state becomes B
It is during the B game. Then, the game ends. If it is determined in step 126 that another winning has not been determined, the game ends. In step 101, it is determined that the BB game flag has been established in the previous game (the BB game flag is ON instead of OFF), that is, the current gaming state is the BB game. If determined, the next step 1
Go to 41 (FIG. 7).

In step 141, the winning lottery means 11
With 0, a lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 142. In step 142, it is determined whether the RB game is in progress. If it is determined that the game is not an RB game, the process proceeds to the next step 143. In step 143, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means 160
Is determined as the notification number lottery table 153 as to the standard range notification number lottery table A. Then, as a notification number lottery table 153,
If it is determined that the standard range notification frequency lottery table A has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 144.

In step 144, it is determined whether or not the number of times of notification regarding the establishment of the winning flag of the small winning combination during the BB game is less than P times. Specifically, the determination is made based on the current number of notifications stored in the notification number storage unit 162. Then, when it is determined that the number of times of notification regarding the formation of the winning combination of the small winning combination during the BB game is less than P, the process proceeds to the next step 145.

In step 145, a notification is made regarding the establishment of the winning combination flag for the small combination. Specifically, when the winning flag of the predetermined small winning combination symbol is established, the winning symbol of the small winning combination is specified and notified by the flag establishment notifying means 181. In addition, when the winning combination flag of the small role is not established, the departure symbol corresponding to the departure is notified by the flag establishment notifying means 181. Here, the notification about the establishment of the winning flag includes both the notification that the winning flag has been established and the notification that the winning flag has not been established. In addition, the reliability of these notifications does not need to be 100%, and any of them may include the stripped notification. Then, the next step 146
Proceed to.

In step 146, the number-of-reports counting means 161 adds one to the current number of notifications stored in the number-of-reports storage means 162. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 170 (FIG. 8). In step 144, when it is determined that the number of times of notification regarding the winning combination of the small winning combination in the BB game is not less than P, the process proceeds to the next step 170 (FIG. 8).

If it is determined in step 142 that the current gaming state is during the RB game, the process proceeds to the next step 170 (FIG. 8). Step 143
In FIG. 7, as a notification number lottery table 153,
If it is determined that the number has not been determined in the standard range notification number lottery table A, the process proceeds to the next step 147.

In step 147, it is determined whether or not the notification number lottery table B is determined as the notification number lottery table 153 by the determination of the notification number lottery table determining means 160. Then, when it is determined that the notification number lottery table 153 is determined in the wide-range notification number lottery table B, the process proceeds to the next step 148.

At step 148, it is determined whether or not the number of times of notification regarding the establishment of the winning flag of the small winning combination during the BB game is less than Q times. Specifically, the determination is made based on the current number of notifications stored in the notification number storage unit 162. Then, when it is determined that the number of notifications regarding the formation of the winning combination of the small winning combination in the BB game is less than Q, the process proceeds to the next step 149.

At step 149, a notification is made regarding the formation of the winning combination flag for the small combination. Specifically, notification similar to that described in step 145 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 150. Step 15
At 0, the notification frequency counting means 161 adds one to the current notification frequency stored in the notification frequency storage means 162. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 170 (FIG. 8).

If it is determined in step 148 that the number of times of notification regarding the establishment of the winning combination flag of the small win in the BB game is not less than Q, the next step 170 (FIG. 8)
Proceed to. If it is determined in step 147 that the notification frequency lottery table 153 has not been determined in the wide-range notification frequency lottery table B, the process proceeds to the next step 151. Here, in such a case, the notification number lottery table 153 is not the standard range notification number lottery table A,
Since it is not the wide-range notification number lottery table B, it is determined in the wide-range notification number lottery table C.

In step 151, it is determined whether or not the number of times of notification regarding the establishment of the winning flag of the small winning combination during the BB game is less than R times. Specifically, the determination is made based on the current number of notifications stored in the notification number storage unit 162. Then, when it is determined that the number of notifications regarding the formation of the winning combination of the small winning combination in the BB game is less than R, the process proceeds to the next step 152.

In step 152, a notification regarding the establishment of the winning combination flag of the small combination is performed. Specifically, notification similar to that described in step 145 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 153. Step 15
In 3, the notification number counting means 161 adds one to the current notification number stored in the notification number storage means 162. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 170 (FIG. 8).

If it is determined in step 151 that the number of times of notification regarding the winning flag establishment of the small winning combination in the BB game is not less than R, the next step 170 (FIG. 8)
Proceed to. In step 170 (FIG. 8), the rotating reel
Forty revolutions are started. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 171.

At step 171, the stop switch 50 is operated by operating the stop switch 50.
N. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 172. In step 172, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 173. Step 1
At 73, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated. And a stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40
If it is determined that the above operation has been performed, the next step 17
Proceed to 4.

In step 174, it is determined whether or not the winning has been determined by stopping the winning symbol on a predetermined effective winning line. Then, when it is determined that the winning is confirmed, the process proceeds to the next step 175. In step 175, a number of medals corresponding to the winning symbols determined to be won are paid out to the player. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 176.

At step 176, it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied. And B
If it is determined that the condition for ending the B game is not satisfied, the game ends. If it is determined in step 176 that the BB game end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 177.

In step 177, the BB game in-progress flag for determining whether or not the current gaming state is in the BB game is turned off. Then, the game ends. If it is determined in step 174 that the winning has not been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 176. If it is determined in step 173 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three lottery reels 41 has not been operated, the process returns to step 171.

Steps 102 and 14 described above
The first lottery process will be described with reference to the flow of FIG. In step 200, a random number is extracted by the random number extracting means 112 from the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 111 of the winning lottery means 110. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.

In step 201, the extracted random numbers are stored inside the random number extracting means 112. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202. In step 202, the random number extracted by the determination means 114 and the winning determination table 1
Comparison with thirteen winning determination area data is performed. And
Proceed to the next step 203.

In step 203, the determining means 114 determines which of the winning regions in the winning determination table 113 contains the extracted random numbers, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204. In step 204, kicking of a predetermined symbol and retraction of the predetermined symbol are set. Then, the lottery process ends.

The lottery process of the notification number lottery table 153 in step 104 described above will be described with reference to the flow of FIG. In this flow, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means 160 converts the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used in the small role game of the BB game into a standard range notification number lottery table A, a wide range notification number lottery table B, and a wide range notification number lottery table C It is related to a lottery process for specifying one of them by lottery.

At step 300, the table-determined random number extracting means 17 is selected from the random numbers generated by the table-determined random number generating means 171 of the notification frequency lottery table determining means 160.
The random number is extracted by 2. And the next step 30
Proceed to 1. In step 301, the extracted random numbers are stored inside the table-determined random number extracting means 172. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302.

In step 302, the extracted random numbers are compared with the winning determination area data in the table determination determination table 173 by the table determination determination means 174. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 303. Step 30
In 3, the table determination determining means 174 determines which of the winning regions in the table determination determination table 173 contains the extracted random numbers, and determines the evaluation of the lottery process. Thereby, the type of the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used by the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 is determined. Then, the lottery process ends.

Steps 106 and 109 described above
The lottery process of the number of notifications using the respective number-of-notifications lottery table 153 in step 111 will be described with reference to the flow of FIG. This flow is performed by the notification number lottery means 143 using a predetermined notification number lottery table 153,
The present invention relates to a lottery process for determining the number of notifications during the small role game of the B game by lottery.

In step 400, a random number is extracted by the notification number random number extraction means 152 from the random numbers generated by the notification number random number generation means 151 of the notification number lottery means 143. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 401. Step 4
In 01, the extracted random number is a broadcast number random number extracting means.
It is stored inside 152. Then, the next step 402
Proceed to.

In step 402, the number-of-reports determination means 154 compares the extracted random number with the winning determination area data in the number-of-reports lottery table 153. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403. In step 403, the random number extracted by the notification frequency determination means 154 is
It is determined which prize area of the notification frequency lottery table 153 is included, and the evaluation of the lottery process is determined. This allows
The number of times of notification regarding the formation of the winning flag during the small winning game of the BB game is determined. Then, the lottery process ends.

Steps 123 and 17 described above
The rotation stop processing of the second rotating reel 40 will be described with reference to FIG. In step 500, it is determined whether or not the kicking setting has been achieved for a predetermined symbol. When it is determined that the setting of the kicking of the predetermined symbol has not been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 501.

In step 501, the rotating reel 40 is rotated by one symbol. That is, kicking is performed for one symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 502. In step 502, it is determined whether or not the number of the symbols obtained by rotating the rotary reel 40 by one symbol described above corresponds to the fourth symbol after the stop switch 50 is operated. After operating the stop switch 50, the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time becomes four.
If it is, the process proceeds to the next step 503.

In step 503, the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is stopped. Thereby, the operation of the gaming machine 10 from the insertion of the medal to the stop of the rotation of the rotating reel 40 is completed. If it is determined in step 500 that the setting for kicking a predetermined symbol has been achieved, the next step 5
Go to 04. In step 504, it is determined whether or not a pull-in is set for any of the symbols. When it is determined that the pull-in is set for any of the symbols, the process proceeds to the next step 505.

In step 505, it is determined whether the pull-in setting has been achieved. When it is determined that the pull-in setting has been achieved, the process proceeds to the next step 503. If it is determined in step 504 that no pull-in has been set for any of the symbols,
Proceed to step 503.

If it is determined in step 505 that the pull-in setting has not been achieved, step 50
Proceed to 1. In step 502, if the number of symbols shifted by rotating the rotary reel 40 one symbol at a time after the stop switch 50 is operated is not the fourth symbol, the process returns to step 500.

In the above-described embodiment, the stop processing of the rotating reel 40 has been described in steps 501 to 505. However, this example is an example of so-called minimum pull-in stop control. It is good also as control. Further, for example, a so-called table stop control method in which the stop position of the rotating reel 40 is determined according to a predetermined table at a timing when the stop switch 50 is pressed, may be used. This table stop control has a plurality of tables based on the presence or absence of a winning flag and winning symbols with the winning flag being established, and a table according to a game situation is appropriately selected from the plurality of tables. .

In the table stop control, when the winning flag is established, the stop position is previously determined on the table so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flag are aligned on the activated pay line. This is a type of so-called pull-in setting. Also, when the winning flag is not established, the stop position is determined in advance on the table so that other winning symbols are not aligned on the activated pay line, and is provided with a kind of so-called kick skip setting. is there.

(Second Embodiment) FIGS. 13 to 17
Is a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the input, control and output of the gaming machine, FIG. 14 is an external front view of the gaming machine, FIG. 15 and FIG. Respectively show the schematic flows of the above. The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a table selection input device 18 that can be operated by a player and can select a specific one to be used for the lottery of the number of notifications from the three numbers of times of lottery table 153. It is provided with.

Then, the notification frequency lottery table determination means 16
0 is characterized in that, by selection of a player using the table selection input device 18, a specific one to be used for lottery of the number of notifications is determined from the three number-of-notifications lottery tables 153. It is. Therefore, the notification frequency lottery table determination means 160 does not include the table determination random number generation means 171 and the like as described in the first embodiment.

(Table Selection Input Device 18) The table selection input device 18 is located on the right side of the stop switch 50, as shown in FIG. It consists of an operable rectangular push button switch. Of course, the table selection input device 18 is not limited to a push button type switch, but may be any other type of switch as long as it can perform an input operation such as a cross-shaped button switch or a lever. But it's good. The table selection input device 18 is capable of selecting a specific one to be used for the lottery of the number of notifications from the three number-of-notifications lottery tables 153 that can be used in the small role game during the BB game. After the winning of the BB game is determined, the table selection input device 18 is operated by the player within a predetermined time, whereby an operation signal is transmitted from the table selection input device 18 to the notification frequency lottery table determination means 160. . Then, the notification number lottery table determining means 160 to which the operation signal is input is set so as to change the notification number lottery table 153 in a predetermined order. Specifically, within 20 seconds after the winning of the BB game is determined, the player presses the table selection input device 18 with his / her finger, and the notification count lottery table 153 becomes the standard range notification count lottery table A.
And the wide-range notification number lottery table B and the wide-range notification number lottery table C are set to change in the order of A → B → C → A → B → C.

By pressing the table selection input device 18 with a finger, the type of the notification count lottery table 153 set to be used for the small role game of the BB game in the current state is changed to the determination table display means. 182 is set to be displayed. Specifically, a standard range notification frequency lottery table A, a wide range notification frequency lottery table B,
One of the alphabets of A, B, and C, which is the currently set notification number lottery table 153, in the wide range notification number lottery table C is a determination table display means.
Displayed at 182. At that time, the display form of the determination table display means 182 is in a blinking state in order to notify that the notification number lottery table 153 is in a changeable state. For example, if the standard range notification number lottery table A is currently set as the notification number lottery table 153, the letter A is displayed on the determination table display means 182 in a blinking state. Then, within 20 seconds after the winning of the BB game is confirmed,
Subsequently, when the table selection input device 18 is pressed once, the notification number lottery table 153 is changed from the standard range notification number lottery table A to the wide range notification number lottery table B. At this time, the character A is erased and the character B is displayed on the determination table display means 182 in a blinking state. When the table selection input device 18 is pressed once more within the above-mentioned time, the notification count lottery table 15
3 is changed from the wide-range notification number lottery table B to the wide-range notification number lottery table C. At this time, the character B is erased and the character C is displayed on the determination table display means 182 in a blinking state. When the table selection input device 18 is further pressed once within the above-mentioned time, the notification frequency lottery table 153 is changed from the wide range notification frequency lottery table C to the standard range notification frequency lottery table A. At this time, the character C is erased and the character A is displayed in a blinking state on the determination table display means 182. Thereafter, by repeating the same operation, the notification frequency lottery table 153 is changed from A → B → C → A → B → C → A →
.. Can be changed. When 20 seconds elapse after the winning of the BB game is determined, the change operation of the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 by the table selection input device 18 is disabled, and the display form of the determination table display means 182 is a blinking state. To the lighting state.

It should be noted that the first notification number lottery table 153 set when the winning of the BB game is determined is the last notification number lottery table 153 set during the small role game of the previous BB game. This is stored in the means 160. Of course, the first number-of-notifications lottery table determining means 160 set when the winning of the BB game is determined is changed to the number-of-times notification lottery table 153 of the previous BB game.
Irrespective of the standard range notification number lottery table A
May be set.

The other components are the same as those described in the first embodiment. The same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. (Operation of Gaming Machine 10) The outline of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment having the above configuration is the outline of the operation of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, FIGS. Among them, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are replaced with FIG. 15 to FIG. That is, the outline of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIGS. 15, 16, 17, 17, and 8. Hereinafter, an outline of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. Since FIGS. 7 and 8 are described in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, and the following description will be given with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17 which are different from the flow of the first embodiment. .

First, in step 600 shown in FIG. 15, the start switch 30 is turned on by operating the start switch 30. And the next step 6
Go to 01. In step 601, it is determined whether or not the winning of the BB game has been determined in the previous game, and whether or not the BB game flag is established (the BB game flag is ON). Here, the BB game in-progress flag indicates that the BB established in the lottery of the winning lottery means 110
The type of the prize flag differs from the prize flag of the game.
This is established until the B game ends, and serves as a determination flag for determining whether or not the current gaming state is during the BB game. If it is determined that the BB game in-flight flag is not established, that is, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not in the BB game, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

At step 602, the winning lottery means 11
With 0, a lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603. In step 603, the rotating reel 40
Starts rotating. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604. In step 604, the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.

In step 605, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed. Then, the next step 606
Proceed to. In step 606, the three rotating reels 40
It is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 607.

At step 607, it is determined whether or not a winning in the BB game has been confirmed. Specifically, while the winning flag of the BB game is established, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols of the BB game can be aligned on a predetermined effective pay line, and the winning can be determined. When it is determined that the winning in the BB game has not been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 608.

At step 608, it is determined whether or not another winning including the RB game has been determined. If it is determined that another winning has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 609. In step 609, a payout process of the number of game medals corresponding to the winning symbol for which the winning is determined is performed. Then, the game ends.

If it is determined in step 606 that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has not been operated, the process returns to step 604. If it is determined in step 608 that another winning has not been determined, the game ends. If it is determined in step 607 that the winning in the BB game has been confirmed, the process proceeds to the next step 610.

At step 610, processing for paying out game medals at the time of determining the winning of the BB game is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 611. In step 611, the flag during the BB game is turned ON. This allows
The current gaming state becomes the BB game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 620 (FIG. 16).

In step 620, the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means 160 extracts the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used for the small role game of the previous BB game stored therein as the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used this time. I do. Then, the type of the notification frequency lottery table 153 is displayed on the determination table display means 182. Specifically, when the wide-range notification frequency lottery table B is used in the small role game of the previous BB game, the alphabet B is displayed on the determination table display means 182. And
Proceed to the next step 621.

At step 621, it is determined whether or not within 20 seconds after the winning of the BB game is determined. Then, if it is determined that the time is within 20 seconds after the winning of the BB game is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 622. Step 62
In 2, the display form of the type of the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 displayed on the determination table display means 182 is in a blinking state. For example, when the notification frequency lottery table 153 is the wide-range notification frequency lottery table B, the determination table display means
The letter B is displayed at 182 in a blinking state. Since the display mode of the determination table display means 182 is in a blinking state, the player can use the table selection input device.
18 operable states, that is, the notification count lottery table 153
Can be changed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 623.

At step 623, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means 160 determines whether the table selection input device 18 has been operated once. Then, when the notification count lottery table determining means 160 determines that the operation of the table selection input device 18 has been performed once,
Proceed to the next step 624. At step 624,
The notification count lottery table determination means 160 changes the notification count lottery table 153. Specifically, for example, when the standard range notification number lottery table A is set as the notification number lottery table 153, it is changed to the wide-range notification number lottery table B, and the wide-range notification number lottery table B is set. If it is, it is changed to the wide-range notification number lottery table C, and if it is set in the wide-range notification number lottery table C, it is changed to the standard range notification number lottery table A. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 625.

At step 625, the type of the notification frequency lottery table 153 after the change is determined by the determination table display means 182.
Is displayed blinking. Then, the process returns to step 621. If the notification number lottery table determination means 160 determines in step 623 that the operation of the table selection input device 18 has not been performed at all, step 6
Return to 21.

In step 621, when it is determined that the time is not within 20 seconds after the BB game winning is determined, that is, when it is determined that the time exceeds 20 seconds after the BB game winning is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 626. move on. In step 626, the display form of the determination table display means 182 shifts from the blinking state to the lighting state, and the input operation by the table selection input device 18 becomes impossible. And
Proceed to the next step 635 (FIG. 17).

In step 635 (FIG. 17), the standard range notification frequency lottery table A is
It is determined whether or not to use as 153. If it is determined that the standard range notification number lottery table A is to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step 636. In step 636, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs lottery processing of the number of notifications using the standard range notification number lottery table A. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 637.

[0189] In step 637, the number of times of notification of the information on the formation of the winning flag during the small role game of the BB game is
Determine P times. Here, P times are 10 to 2 times.
It is one of the numerical values in the range of 0 times. Then, the game ends. If it is determined in step 635 that the standard range notification number lottery table A is not determined to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step 638.

At step 638, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to use the wide-range notification number lottery table B as the notification number lottery table 153. Then, the wide-range notification number lottery table B is replaced with the notification number lottery table.
If it is determined that it is determined to use as 153, the process proceeds to the next step 639. In step 639, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs a lottery process of the number of notifications using the wide-range number-of-notifications lottery table B. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 640.

In step 640, the number of times of informing about the formation of the winning flag during the small role game of the BB game is
Decide Q times. Here, Q times are 5 to 25 times.
It can be any number in the range of times. Then, the game ends. If it is determined in step 638 that the wide-range notification number lottery table B has not been determined to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step 641. In such a case, since it is neither the standard range notification number lottery table A nor the wide range notification number lottery table B, it is determined that the wide range notification number lottery table C is to be used as the notification number lottery table 153. is there.

In step 641, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs a lottery process of the number of notifications using the wide-range number-of-notifications lottery table C. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 642. In step 642, the number of times of notification of the information on the formation of the winning flag during the small role game of the BB game is determined to be R times. Here, R times is any numerical value in the range of 0 to 30 times. Then, the game ends.

When it is determined in step 601 that the BB game in-flight flag is established,
When it is determined that the current gaming state is during the BB game, the process proceeds to the next step 141 (FIG. 7). Steps 141 to 153 shown in FIG. 7 and steps 170 and 177 shown in FIG. 8 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The lottery processing by the winning lottery means 110 in the above-mentioned step 601 is performed according to the flow of FIG. 9 and is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and therefore the description is omitted. Step 6 described above
The lottery process of the number of notifications using the respective number-of-reports lottery table 153 in step S36, step 639 and step 641 is shown in FIG.
Since this is performed according to the flow 1 and is the same as that described in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.

The process of stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 in step 605 described above is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. 12, and is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated. In the above-described second embodiment, the table selection input device 18 is provided on the front side of the gaming machine 10 independently of switches such as the start switch 30 and the bet switch 16, but is not particularly limited to this. It is not something to be done. This table selection input device 18
The bet switch 16, the settlement switch 17, the start switch 30, and the stop switch 50, which perform predetermined functions related to the game by being operated by the player under predetermined conditions.
The function switch may be shared with any of the function switches. That is, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination means 16
0 is such that a function switch in a state where a predetermined function relating to a game is not performed without satisfying a predetermined condition is used as the table selection input device 18. Specifically, for example, after confirming the winning in the BB game, by pressing the start switch 30 for 20 seconds, the notification frequency lottery table 153 used for the small role game of the BB game is changed from A → B → C →
A may be set so that A can be selected. Further, after the winning of the BB game is determined, the setting may be made such that the notification number lottery table 153 can be selected by operating the stop switch 50 corresponding to each of the three notification number lottery tables 153 for 20 seconds. Things. Furthermore, even when each function switch satisfies a predetermined condition and performs a predetermined function related to the game, that is, in a normal operable state, the function switch is set to the table by performing a special operation. It may be set to function as the selection input device 18. For example, when the bet switch 16 is continuously depressed for a predetermined time, for example, 2 seconds, the function as the table selection input device 18 may be set for a predetermined time without performing the function as the initial bet switch 16. Good thing.

In the above-described second embodiment, the table selection input device 18 is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine 10 and can be operated by a player within a predetermined period. Then, the notification number lottery table determination means 160 determines a specific one to be used for the notification number lottery from the plurality of notification number lottery tables 153 by the selection of the player using the table selection input device 18. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the table selection input device 18 may be operable by a manager of a gaming hall in which the gaming machine 10 is installed. Then, the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means 160 determines the number of notifications from among the plurality of notification number lottery tables 153 by the selection using the table selection input device 18 of the manager of the gaming hall in which the gaming machine 10 is installed. A specific one used for the lottery may be determined. In such a case, the table selection input device 18
Is provided inside the gaming machine 10 so that the player cannot operate it. Then, the table selection input device 18
The notification number lottery table 153 can be operated at any time, and is operated by operating the table selection input device 18.
The standard range notification number lottery table A, the wide range notification number lottery table B, and the wide range notification number lottery table C
Which can be determined. The notification frequency lottery table determination means 160 is set so as to internally store the result of selection by the table selection input device 18. Then, when shifting to the small role game of the BB game, the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means 160 stores the stored number-of-notifications lottery table 153 in the
The number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used by 43 is determined. As a result, the administrator can freely set the gambling property of the gaming machine 10, and can easily manage and operate the gaming hall. Furthermore, instead of providing the table selection input device 18 inside the gaming machine 10,
It may be provided in a hall computer in the management room of the game hall via a communication line. Thereby, the administrator of the gaming hall can remotely control the gambling property of the gaming machine 10 from the management room, and can easily operate the gaming hall.

(Third Embodiment) FIGS. 18 to 21
Is a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 18 is a block diagram of the input, control and output of the gaming machine, FIG. 19 and FIG.
1 shows a schematic flow of the operation of the gaming machine. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, during the normal game, after the effect control device 22 notifies by the flag establishment notifying means 181, the winning symbols are aligned on a predetermined effective winning line. Score counting means 21 for counting the number of games that can be won and confirmed as points.
0 and a score storage means 220 for storing the score of the score counting means 210.

Then, the notification frequency lottery table determination means 16
0 is, based on the score stored in the score storage means 220, among the three notification number lottery tables 153, the notification number lottery table used for the lottery of the notification number
153 are determined. That is, as compared with the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a score counting means 210 and a score storage means 220 are newly added,
Further, the difference is that the notification frequency lottery table determination means 160 does not include the table determination random number generation means 171 and the like.

(Score Counting Means 210) The score counting means 210 is capable of aligning the winning symbols on a predetermined effective pay line after the notification by the flag establishment notifying means 181 during a normal game, and This is for counting the number of times as a score. Specifically, for example,
As a result of the lottery of the prize lottery means 110, if a prize is won in the "bell" and the prize flag of the prize symbol is established, the flag establishment notifying means 181 displays the symbol of the "bell", and the prize flag of "bell" is displayed. The fact that the game is being established is notified to the player. Then, the player turns three lottery reels
41, by operating the stop switch 50, the winning symbol of "Bell" is stopped on a predetermined effective pay line by so-called pushing, and when the winning of the "Bell" is determined, the score counting means 210 This is to add 1 to the current score from the storage means 220. In such a case, the player cannot stop the winning symbol of "Bell" on the predetermined activated pay line by operating the stop switch 50, and the winning of the "Bell" is not determined. At that time, the score counting means 210 adds -1 to the current score from the score storage means 220. In addition, score is
The minimum value is set to 1 and the maximum value is set to an integer of 3. Therefore, by the score counting means 210, 1
Is added, the score is set to 3 even when the calculation result becomes a numerical value of 3 or more. Further, the score is set to 1 even when -1 is added by the addition calculation of the score counting means 210 and the calculation result becomes a numerical value of 1 or less.

[0200] Here, during the normal game, the small-prize winning symbol is calculated by the score counting means 210, but may be limited to a specific winning symbol only. After calculating the new score, the score counting means 210 sends a signal consisting of the calculation result to the score storage means 220, and the score storage means 220 stores the new score as the current score.

(Score storage means 220) The above score storage means 220
Is for storing the current score after calculation by the score counting means 210. Note that the initial set value of the score, that is, the score of the first normal game when the power is turned on is set to 1. Of course, these scores are not limited to one, and may be set to two or three.
Further, the score at the last time of the previous game may be set so as to be stored, and the initial setting of the score may be set to the score at the last time of the previous game.

(Notification Number Lottery Table Determining Means 160) The notification number lottery table determining means 160 collects during a normal game and, based on the scores 1 to 3 stored in the score storage means 220, reports the standard range. Of the three notification count lottery tables 153 of the number lottery table A, the broad notification count lottery table B, and the wide notification count lottery table C,
The number-of-notifications lottery means 143 determines the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used for the lottery of the number of notifications of the small role game.

Specifically, as a result of the points being collected during the normal game by the score counting means 210, the score storage means
When the score stored in 220 is 1, the number-of-notifications lottery table 15 used for the lottery of the number of notifications of the small role game of the BB game is used.
3 uses the standard range notification frequency lottery table A. Then, when the score stored in the score storage means 220 is 2,
The number-of-notifications lottery table 153 used for the lottery of the number of notifications of the small role game of the BB game uses the wide-range number of notifications lottery table B. When the score is 3, the notification number lottery table 153 used for the lottery of the notification number of the small role game of the BB game uses the wide-range notification number lottery table C. Therefore, the higher the score collected during the normal game, the wider the selection range of the number of notifications, and the higher the gambling ability, the more the game can be played.

The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the same structure is denoted by the same reference numeral and the description is omitted. (Operation of Gaming Machine 10) The outline of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment having the above configuration is the outline of the operation of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. Among these, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are replaced with FIG. 19 to FIG. That is, the outline of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 19, FIG. 20, FIG. 21, FIG. 7, and FIG. Hereinafter, an outline of the operation of the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described. Since FIGS. 7 and 8 are described in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, and the following description will be given with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21 which are different from the flow of the first embodiment. .

First, in step 700 shown in FIG. 19, the start switch 30 is turned on by operating the start switch 30. And the next step 7
Go to 01. In step 701, it is determined whether or not the winning of the BB game has been determined in the previous game and the flag during the BB game is established (the flag during the BB game is ON). Here, the BB game in-progress flag indicates that the BB established in the lottery of the winning lottery means 110
The type of the prize flag differs from the prize flag of the game.
This is established until the B game ends, and serves as a determination flag for determining whether or not the current gaming state is during the BB game. If it is determined that the BB game in-flight flag is not established, that is, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not in the BB game, the process proceeds to the next step 702.

At step 702, the winning lottery means 11
With 0, a lottery process is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 703. In step 703, the winning lottery means
As a result of the lottery of 110, it is determined whether or not a small portion has been won. Then, when it is determined that the small winning combination is won as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 110, the process proceeds to the next step 704.

At step 704, the flag establishment informing means 181 informs whether or not the winning flag has been established. Specifically, as a result of the lottery of the prize lottery means 110, if "Bell" wins and the prize flag of the prize symbol is established, the prize symbol of "Bell" is set to the flag establishment notification means.
By being displayed in 181, it informs the player that the winning flag of “bell” is being established. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 705.

At step 705, the rotation of the lottery reel 41 starts. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 706. In step 706, the stop switch 50 is turned on by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 707. Step 70
At 7, the rotation stop processing of the rotating reel 40 is performed.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 708.

In step 708, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated. When it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three rotating reels 40 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 721 (FIG. 20). In step 721, it is determined whether or not a winning in the BB game has been confirmed. Specifically, while the winning flag of the BB game is established, it is determined whether or not the winning symbols of the BB game can be aligned on a predetermined effective pay line, and the winning can be determined. When it is determined that the winning in the BB game has not been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 722.

In step 722, it is determined whether or not a so-called single RB game is being executed instead of the RB game during the BB game, but a transition from the normal game to the RB game. When it is determined that the single RB game is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 723. At step 723, it is determined whether or not a notification that the winning flag of the winning symbol is being established is made after the winning of the small symbol and the winning flag of the winning symbol is established. Then, when it is determined that the notification is performed, the process proceeds to the next step 724.

At step 724, it is determined whether or not the small winning combination has been determined. Specifically, while the winning flag of the small winning combination symbol is established, the winning symbol can be aligned on a predetermined effective winning line, and it is determined whether or not the winning is determined. If it is determined that the small winning combination has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 725. Step 725
In the score counting means 143, the score storage means 1
Add 1 to the current score from 44. However, the upper limit of the score is set to 3, and even if the numerical value exceeds 3 after addition, the score is set to the upper limit of 3. And
Proceed to the next step 726.

In step 726, a payout process is performed for the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination for which the winning has been determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 744 (FIG. 21). If it is determined in step 703 that the small winning combination has not been won,
Proceed to step 705. In step 708,
If it is determined that the stop switch 50 corresponding to the three reels 40 has not been operated, step 706 is executed.
Return to

If it is determined in step 722 that a so-called single RB game is in progress, the flow advances to next step 728. In step 728, it is determined whether another winning including the RB game has been determined. And
If it is determined that another winning has been confirmed, the process proceeds to the next step 729.

At step 729, a payout process of the number of medals corresponding to the winning symbol for which the winning is determined is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 744 (FIG. 21).
If it is determined in step 728 that another winning has not been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 744 (FIG. 21). If it is determined in step 723 that the small winning combination has been won and the winning flag of the winning symbol has been established, it is determined that the notification that the winning flag of the winning symbol has been established is not performed, and the process proceeds to the next step 728. .

If it is determined in step 724 that the winning combination has not been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 727. In step 727, the score counting means 210 adds -1 to the current score from the score storage means 220. However, the lower limit of the score is set to 1, and even if the numerical value falls below 1 after adding −1, the score is set to the lower limit of 1. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 728.

If it is determined in step 721 that the winning in the BB game has been determined, the next step 7
Go to 30. In step 730, a payout process of medals at the time of winning determination of the BB game is performed. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 731. In step 731, the flag during the BB game is turned ON. This allows
The current gaming state becomes the BB game. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 744 (FIG. 21).

At step 744 (FIG. 21), the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means 160 determines the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 based on the points collected during the normal game. Specifically, when the score stored in the score storage means 220 is 1, the notification frequency lottery table determination means 16
0 selects the standard range notification number lottery table A as the notification number lottery table 153. Also, the score storage means 220
When the score stored in is 2, the number-of-notifications lottery table determination unit 160 selects the wide-range number-of-notifications lottery table B as the number-of-notifications lottery table 153. Further, when the score stored in the score storage means 220 is 3, the notification number lottery table determination means 160 sets the notification number lottery table 153 as
The wide-range notification number lottery table C is selected. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 735 (FIG. 21).

At step 735, it is determined whether or not the use of the standard range notification number lottery table A as the notification number lottery table 153 has been determined. And
When it is determined that the standard range notification number lottery table A is to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step 736. In step 736, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs lottery processing of the number of notifications using the standard range notification number lottery table A. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 737.

[0219] In step 737, the number of times of notification of the information regarding the winning flag formation during the small role game of the BB game is
Determine P times. Here, P times are 10 to 2 times.
It is any numerical value in the range of 0 times. Then, the game ends. When it is determined in step 735 that the standard range notification number lottery table A is not determined to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step 738.

At step 738, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to use wide-range notification number lottery table B as notification number lottery table 153. Then, the wide-range notification number lottery table B is replaced with the notification number lottery table.
If it is determined that it is determined to be used as 153, the process proceeds to the next step 739. In step 739, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs lottery processing of the number of notifications using the wide-range number-of-notifications lottery table B. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 740.

In step 740, the number of times of informing about the winning flag formation during the small role game of the BB game is
Decide Q times. Here, Q times are 5 to 25 times.
It can be any number in the range of times. Then, the game ends. If it is determined in step 738 that the wide-range notification number lottery table B has not been determined to be used as the notification number lottery table 153, the process proceeds to the next step 741. In such a case, since it is neither the standard range notification number lottery table A nor the wide-range notification number lottery table B, it is determined that the wide-range notification number lottery table C is to be used as the notification number lottery table 153. is there.

In step 741, the number-of-notifications lottery means 143 performs a lottery process of the number of notifications using the wide-range number-of-notifications lottery table C. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 742. In step 742, the number of times of notification of the information regarding the formation of the winning flag during the small win game of the BB game is determined to be R times. Here, R times is any numerical value in the range of 0 to 30 times. Then, the game ends.

If it is determined in step 701 that the BB game in-flight flag is established,
When it is determined that the current gaming state is during the BB game, the process proceeds to the next step 141 (FIG. 7). Steps 141 to 153 shown in FIG. 7 and steps 170 and 177 shown in FIG. 8 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The lottery process by the winning lottery means 110 in the above-described step 702 is performed according to the flow of FIG. 9 and is the same as that described in the first embodiment, so that the description will be omitted. Step 7 described above
36, the number-of-reports lottery process using the respective number-of-reports lottery table 153 of step 739 and step 741 is performed as shown in FIG.
Since this is performed according to the flow 1 and is the same as that described in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.

The process of stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 in step 707 described above is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. 12, and is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. In the third embodiment described above, as the score collected during the normal game increases to 1, 2, and 3, the number-of-notifications lottery table determining means 160 sets the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 to be used to the standard range. The number-of-notifications lottery table A, the wide-range number-of-notifications lottery table B, and the wide-range number-of-times notification lottery table C are set to increase gambling, but are not particularly limited to these. For example, as the score becomes 1 → 2 → 3, the notification frequency lottery table 153 is changed from C → B →
A may be set so that the gambling property is lowered.

Further, a combination of the above-described second embodiment and the third embodiment may be employed. For example, it is set that which notification number lottery table 153 should be selected is selected by the player using the table selection input device 18 as described in the second embodiment. Then, the effect control device 22 includes a shift lottery means for determining whether or not the player can make a selection by a lottery having a predetermined lottery probability. Then, as described in the third embodiment, the score is set by the score counting means 210 so that the score can be collected during the normal game. Then, the notification frequency lottery table determining means 160 changes the lottery probability of the shift lottery means based on the score result collected during the normal game. For example, when the score is 1, the lottery probability is 3
When the score is 2, the lottery probability is set to 2/3. When the score is 3, the lottery probability is set to 3/3. Thereby, the person who has obtained a high score by so-called pushing during the normal game can freely select the notification number lottery table 153 for determining the lottery number of the notification of the small role game of the BB game. This increases the likelihood of being able to play and allows the player to play a gambling game desired by the player. Therefore,
The gambling property of the game can be determined based on the player's own skill, and a sense of accomplishment and a sense of satisfaction with the game can be obtained.

In the first to third embodiments described above, the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 defines the lottery range of the number of notifications during the small role game of the BB game. The target period is not particularly limited to this. For example, the notification frequency lottery table 15
3, the lottery range of the number of notifications during the normal game consisting of the predetermined number of games after the end of the BB game or the RB game may be determined. In addition, the number-of-notifications lottery table 153 may determine the lottery range of the number of notifications during the normal game consisting of the predetermined number of games by performing lottery and predetermined symbols.

[0228]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention described in claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
Gambling and game content can be changed, game content can be prevented from being monotonous, games can be interesting, and can be used in connection with gambling A gaming machine whose model is not restricted can be provided. (Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention,
By using either the standard range notification number lottery table or the wide range notification number lottery table, the range of variation of the notification number can be changed, and gambling and game content can be changed, It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make a game interesting without being monotonous.

(Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the following effect is obtained. That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to impart unexpectedness to the change in gambling, and to change the game content,
It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of making a game full of interest without a monotonous change in gambling.

(Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the following effect is exerted. That is, claim 4
According to the invention described above, by introducing one gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an effect of introducing two gaming machines having different gambling properties, and to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the introduction cost. can do.

(Claim 5) According to the invention set forth in claim 5, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2, the following effects are provided. That is, claim 5
According to the invention described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can select a game with different gambling characteristics according to a player's request and can make the game more interesting.

(Claim 6) According to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 5, the following effect is obtained. That is, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which has good operability, can use common components, and can reduce the manufacturing cost without increasing the number of components. it can.

(Claim 7) According to the invention of claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 6, the following effect is exerted. That is,
According to the invention described in claim 7, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can make the game full of interest without the content of the game during the special game becoming monotonous.

(Claim 8) According to the invention of claim 8, according to claim 1, claim 2 or claims 5 to 7 described above.
In addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of the above, the following effects are provided. That is, according to the invention described in claim 8, it is possible to obtain a sense of accomplishment or satisfaction that it is possible to perform a game having a high gambling property and to obtain a large profit by the skill of oneself, and to be interested in the game. A gaming machine that can overflow can be provided.

(Claim 9) According to the invention of claim 9, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 8, the following effect is exerted. That is,
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, regarding the prize lottery, the same thing is used, and the sister machines that differ only in the contents of the production, the lottery of the number of notifications, and the content of the determination of the number of lottery table are simply described. A game machine that can be manufactured can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing input, control and output of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an effect control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external front view showing the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing the number of times of notification of a small win game during a BB game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a first embodiment of the present invention and is a flow chart showing an outline of the operation of the gaming machine.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of a lottery process in the operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of a lottery process of a notification frequency lottery table in the operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an outline of a lottery process of the number of notifications in the operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an outline of a process of stopping rotation of a rotating reel in an operation of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating input, control, and output of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an external front view showing a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a second embodiment of the present invention and is a flow chart showing an outline of the operation of the gaming machine.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating input, control, and output of a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an outline of operation of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Gaming machine 11 Housing 12 Display window 13 Symbol display window 15 Insert switch 16 Bet switch 17 Settlement switch 18 Table selection input device 20 Controller 21 Game control device 22 Production control device 23 Main board 24 Sub board 30 Start switch 40 Reel 42 Reel tape 43 Left spinning reel 44 Center spinning reel 45 Right spinning reel 50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit 61 Symbol 65 Hopper unit 66 Display device 70 Normal game control means 80 Special game control means 90 BB game control means 91 Specific introduction game control means 100 RB game control means 101 Specific game control means 110 Winning lottery means 111 Random number generating means 112 Random number extracting means 113 Winning judgment table 114 Judgment means 141 Winning effect data storage means 142 Winning effect control means 143 Notification number lottery means 151 Notification number random number generation Means 152 Number of announcements random number extraction means 153 Number of announcements lottery table 154 Notification frequency determination means A Standard range notification frequency lottery table B Broad range notification frequency lottery table C Broad range notification frequency lottery table 160 Broadcast frequency lottery table determination means 161 Broadcast frequency count means 162 Broadcast frequency storage means 171 Table determination random number generation means 172 Table determination random number Extraction means 173 Table determination determination table 174 Table determination determination means 180 Notification count display means 181 Flag establishment notification means 182 Decision table display means 210 Score counting means 220 Score storage means

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A spinning reel displaying a plurality of symbols around it, and a control device for controlling the rotation of the spinning reel and performing a lottery of a winning symbol with a certain probability, the lottery result by the control device Is a prize, the prize flag of the prize symbol is established, and during the prize flag is established, the spinning reel is stopped, and the prize flag is established on an effective prize line in a predetermined direction set in advance. In a gaming machine which is set so that a winning is fixed and a profit is given to a player on condition that winning symbols are arranged in a predetermined combination, the gaming machine is configured to set a winning flag as a result of a lottery by the control device. Flag notifying means for notifying the player of information regarding the flag, and the number of notifications for determining the number of notifications by the flag formation notifying means within a predetermined period by lottery The notification number lottery means includes a notification number lottery table storing a prize area corresponding to each notification number in the random number generation area in the random number lottery, and the notification number lottery table is a lottery of the notification number. A plurality of notification number lottery tables having different ranges; and the control device is, among the plurality of notification number lottery tables, a notification number lottery table determining unit for determining the notification number lottery table used for the notification number lottery. A gaming machine comprising: 2. The number-of-notifications lottery table includes: a standard range notification number lottery table in which a lottery range is set up and down around a predetermined number of notifications; and the standard range notification number lottery around the predetermined number of notifications. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising at least a wide-range notification number lottery table in which a lottery range wider than the table is set. 3. The information frequency lottery table determination means,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific one used for the lottery of the number of notifications is determined from a plurality of the number-of-notifications lottery tables by lottery. 4. 4. The notification frequency lottery table determination means,
A specific one to be used for lottery of the number of notifications is determined from a plurality of the number-of-notifications lottery tables by a selection of a manager of the gaming hall in which the gaming machine is installed. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. 5. The gaming machine includes a table selection input device which is operable by a player and is capable of selecting a specific one to be used for lottery of the number of notifications from a plurality of the number-of-notifications lottery tables. The notification number lottery table determination means determines a specific one to be used for the notification number lottery from among the plurality of notification number lottery tables, by selection of a player using the table selection input device. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
Or the gaming machine according to claim 2. 6. The gaming machine includes a function switch that performs a predetermined function related to a game when operated by a player under a predetermined condition, and the notification frequency lottery table determination unit satisfies the predetermined condition. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the function switch in a state in which a predetermined function related to a game is not performed is used as the table selection input device. 7. The game includes at least a normal game and a special game that is started based on a specific winning determination or a lottery result. The predetermined period during which the flag establishment notifying means notifies the user a predetermined number of times is set as the special game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is set during a game. 8. The game machine, after a notification by the flag establishment notification means within a predetermined period,
Score counting means for aligning the winning symbols on a predetermined activated pay line, and counting the number of played games confirmed as a score, and score storing means for storing the score of the score counting means, The notification number lottery table determination means determines the notification number lottery table to be used for the notification number lottery from a plurality of notification number lottery tables based on the score stored in the score storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 5 to 7, characterized in that: 9. The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: a game control device configured to store a lottery probability related to a prize and to mainly control a game related to a prize lottery; An effect control device for controlling the execution of the effect by a control signal, the effect control device comprising: a prize effect data storage means for storing data relating to a prize effect; and a prize from the prize effect data storage means. A prize effect control means for controlling a display device capable of displaying a prize effect based on the effect data, the notification number lottery means, and the notification number lottery table determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8.