JP2002143380A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of announcing the operation timing of a prescribed operation part to be put in a prescribed inside state by an announcing means. SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, when a 'BB hit acquiring game' can be performed at starting time, a roulette 28b is displayed on a pattern display 28. A light emitting division is movably displayed on the roulette 28b. A movement of the light emitting division stops according to the timing of operating a starting lever by a game player. When the light emitting division stops in a BB hit division 352a of the roulette, a BB flag is turned on, and the inside state is decided on a 'BB inside hit'.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a conventional general slot machine has three reels, and a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are provided on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. In addition, by providing a lamp capable of irradiating the outer peripheral surface of the reel inside, the symbols can be easily recognized. Here, the game in the slot machine is performed as follows. That is, when the player inserts the game medium into the slot and operates the start lever, the three reels start rotating. The game media include medals, coins, tokens, and the like. In this specification, an example using medals will be described. When the player operates the stop button of the reel after the start of rotation of the reel, the reel corresponding to the stop button stops rotating, and a symbol corresponding to the stop position of the reel is displayed in a display window on the front of the main body. When the rotation of all reels is stopped, a combination of symbols is displayed in the display window on the front of the main body. A predetermined symbol combination (eg, “red 7”, “red 7”, “hit”) is set on an activated line set by inserting a game medium.
When "red 7", "red 7") is displayed, the player can play a bonus game (a big bonus game, a regular bonus game, or the like) that can possibly acquire a lot of game media, Benefits such as receiving a payout of game media are given.

[0003] For example, whether or not a player can play a big bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as a BB game) or a regular bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as an RB game) is usually determined by a player operating a start lever. Sometimes it is decided. For example, the BB flag and the RB flag (hereinafter, simply referred to as “bonus flag”) are turned on by the value of the random number acquired when the start lever is operated. When the bonus flag is turned on, the bonus flag is turned off when the bonus game is actually started. In the state where the bonus flag is on, control is performed so that the reel is easily stopped at any one of the predetermined symbol combinations that are "winning". On the other hand, in a state where the bonus flag is turned off, even if the stop button is operated at the timing of stopping at a predetermined symbol, control is performed to stop the reels in a combination of symbols that are “losing”. By the way, whether or not this bonus flag is turned on is determined by whether or not the value of the random number acquired when the player operates the start lever is a hit value, as described above. The cycle is as fast as about 200 μsec. Therefore, the bonus flag is accidentally turned on in accordance with the determined probability. For example, it has not been possible to perform a technical intervention such as measuring the timing at which the player operates the start lever.

In general, a BB game is played when 30 small role games are played or when a jack-in is performed and R
The process ends when the game B has been performed three times. If 30 small win games are played during the small win game of the BB game, the BB game ends (punctures) even before playing the RB game three times. In other words, during the small win game of the BB game in which the RB game has not been played three times yet, when the number of consumed small win games becomes close to 30 games, it is desirable to jack-in and play the RB game. Also, conversely,
If the RB game is played three times without jacking up the small role game, the game media that would have been obtained in the uncompleted small role game cannot be obtained. in this case,
It is desirable to consciously avoid jack-in. Here, whether or not it is possible to make a jack-in during the small role game of the BB game (in most cases, the replay symbols are aligned) is determined by the random number obtained when the player operates the start lever. Determined by value. For example, the jack-in flag is turned on or off depending on the value of the random number obtained when the start lever is operated. When the jack-in flag is turned on, the jack-in flag is turned off when all reels stop. When the jack-in flag is on, control is performed so that the reels are easily stopped by a combination of jack-in symbols (in many cases, replay symbols are shared). On the other hand, in a state where the jack-in flag is off, control is performed so as not to stop the reels by the combination of the jack-in symbols. By the way, whether or not the jack-in flag is turned on is determined by whether or not the value of the random number obtained when the player operates the starting lever is a hit value, as described above, and the random number is updated. Cycle is as fast as about 200 μsec. Therefore, the jack-in flag is accidentally turned on in accordance with the determined probability, and for example, it has not been possible to perform a technical intervention such as measuring the timing at which the player operates the starting lever.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention is directed to a predetermined internal state (for example, a bonus flag is turned on, or a jack-in flag is turned on during a small role game of a BB game). A predetermined operation unit (for example,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of informing an operating timing of a start lever) by an informing means.
As a result, the game performance of the gaming machine is improved, and the player can pay out stable game media.

[0006]

For this purpose, the invention according to claim 1 comprises a plurality of symbol groups, a notifying means, a control means, and an operation part, and the control means controls the operation timing of the operation part. When the predetermined internal state is determined, in the gaming machine that controls a specific symbol in the plurality of symbol groups to be displayed, the control means determines the predetermined internal state. A game machine for notifying the notifying unit of the operation timing of the operation unit for the operation. Here, the “specific symbol in the plurality of symbol groups” means, for example, a combination of BB symbols when the BB flag is on and the reel is likely to stop in a combination of BB symbols. It is a symbol which comprises. Further, when the jack-in flag is on and the reel is likely to stop with the combination of the jack-in symbols, the symbol constitutes the combination of the jack-in symbols. According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the game property of the gaming machine is improved, and the player can pay out the stable game medium.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is the first invention.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the notifying unit notifies the operation timing of the operation unit for determining a predetermined internal state. Here, "when the predetermined condition is satisfied" means, for example, when the start of a game such as medal insertion or operation of a bet button is detected, a lottery is automatically performed by the gaming machine, and the lottery is hit. And so on. Further, for example, this includes a case where it is determined that the game is in a predetermined gaming state (for example, when it is detected that the number of remaining small role games becomes 5 or less during the small role game of the BB game). According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, the timing of operating the operation unit for determining the predetermined internal state may or may not be notified to the notification unit, so that the player's expectation may be reduced. It increases and the playability improves.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is the first invention.
Or the gaming machine according to any one of 2, wherein when notifying the operating unit of an operation timing for determining a predetermined internal state to the notifying unit, the internal state according to the operation timing is determined. A gaming machine that changes the way you do it. According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, it is easy for the player to take the timing to operate the operation unit. In addition, by changing the method for determining the internal state according to the operation timing, the difficulty of the operation timing can be arbitrarily adjusted.

The invention described in claim 4 is the first invention.
The gaming machine according to any one of to 3, wherein the notifying means is:
It is a gaming machine including at least one of display means, sound means, and vibration means. According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, it is easy to set the operation timing of the operation unit for determining the predetermined internal state.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is one of gaming machines. here,
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure with the front door opened.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the reel. FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a lamp provided on a reel.

First, a guide section 12 for explaining a game method and the like is provided on a front door 64 of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG.
It has a symbol display section 14 for displaying symbols, an operation panel section 42 on which buttons and the like necessary for performing operations during a game are arranged, and the like. The guide unit 12 displays, for example, a game procedure (how to play), a combination of symbols for performing a specific game such as a bonus game, or a combination of symbols for paying out medals, the number of payouts, and the like.

The symbol display section 14 has a display window 1 which can recognize three symbols in the vertical direction while the reel is stationary.
6, 20, 24, multiple (for example, 5) active lines 3
An effective line lamp 32 that indicates an effective line that can form a specific symbol combination corresponding to each of the four, for example, a starting lever 4 for determining at least a predetermined internal state.
6 is provided with a symbol display 28 which can notify the operation timing. For example, a liquid crystal display is used as the symbol display 28, but another type of display such as a 7-segment LED or a plasma display may be used. The left reel 18 can be seen from the display window 16, and the middle reel 22 and the right reel 26 can be seen from the display windows 20 and 24, respectively. The left, middle, and right reels 18, 22, and 26 are formed of a material through which light can pass (for example, white plastic), and the outer peripheral surfaces 18c, 22c, and 26c of the left, middle, and right reels are designed by printing or pasting. Is provided.

The operation panel 42 has bet buttons 36, 38, 40 (BE) for setting the number of medals to be won in one slot game (hereinafter, simply referred to as "number of medals").
T button), a credit button 44 for requesting return of credited (reserved) medals, the internal state is determined by the operation timing, and the left, middle and right reels 18,
A start lever 46 for starting rotation of the reels 22, 26, stop buttons 48, 50, 52 for individually stopping the rotating left, middle, and right reels 18, 22, 26, respectively, and a slot 30 for inserting medals are provided. . In addition, bet button 3
6, 38, 40 and the inlet 30 are provided in the base 54. Depending on the slot machine 10, buttons, levers, switches, and the like may be used in different types. The bet button 40 is, for example, one piece and the effective line 34 is only the middle one line. The bet button 38 is, for example, two pieces and the effective line 34 is three horizontal lines. Is, for example, three, and the effective lines 34 are all five lines. Of these, the bet button 36 has a normal number of three, but for example, there is a slot machine 10 having a function as a MAX bet for reducing the number of pieces to one during an RB game, for example.

Below the operation panel section 42, an ashtray 56 for holding cigarette butts and the like, sounds (music, sound effects, sounds, etc.)
And a receiving tray 62 for temporarily storing medals. A medal to be paid out when the spinning reel stops at a specific symbol combination comes out from the payout port 60. The operation panel unit 4
Although not shown, a solenoid 29 is attached as a vibration means to the back side of 2.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the internal structure of the slot machine 10 that can be seen when the front door 64 is opened will be described. First, a portion corresponding to the back side of the guide section 12 includes a main control board 100 for controlling a game by the slot machine 10, a display control board 200 for controlling a symbol displayed on the symbol display 28, and the like. Configuration examples of these substrates will be described later. In a portion corresponding to the back side of the symbol display section 14, left, middle, and right reels 18, 22, and 26 are arranged in a horizontal line, and a symbol indicator 28 is provided on the mounting base 70. Below the mounting base 70, a hopper 72 for temporarily storing medals inserted from the insertion port 30,
A power supply box 74 that supplies power to the main control board 100, the display control board 200, and the like is provided. The payout machine 78 discharges a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper 72 from the medal passage 76 and pays out the medals to the tray 62 through the payout port 60.

Next, the structure of the left, middle, and right reels 18, 22, and 26 will be described with reference to FIGS. The position detecting sensors 18g and 22g and the marker 18
Since h and 22h are hidden by the reel, they are not shown. A motor 18a for rotating the left reel 18 shown in FIG. 3 and a lamp box 18 provided at a position corresponding to the display window 16 shown in FIG.
b, the position detection sensor 18g for detecting the marker 18h provided on the left reel 18 is fixed. In the middle reel 22 and the right reel 26, similarly, motors 22a and 26a for rotating the middle reel 22 and the right reel 26, and the display window 2
Lamp box 22 provided at a position corresponding to 0, 24
b, 26b, a center detection sensor 22 for detecting markers 22h, 26h provided on the center reel 22 and the right reel 26.
g, 26 g, etc. are fixed. Motors 18a, 2
For example, a pulse motor is used for 2a and 26a, but another type of motor such as a servo motor may be used. The markers 18h, 22h and 26h are those marked on the reel by printing or pasting, or a predetermined material (for example, metal).
Any type and material can be used as long as the rotation position of the reel can be detected, such as a bar formed in the above.

Here, left, middle and right reels 18, 22, 2
FIG. 5 shows examples of symbols provided on the outer peripheral surfaces 18c, 22c, and 26c for each of No. 6 by name. The symbols and their order shown in FIG. 5 are stored in advance in a ROM 112 described later. The lamp box 26b shown in FIG.
Lamp 26 that can be turned on / off independently of each other
d, 26e and 26f. These lamps 26d,
26e and 26f use miniature bulbs or LEDs, and the reel 26
When the camera is at rest, the symbol at the corresponding position is irradiated from the back side. The lamp box 26b is provided with a partition between the lamps in order to prevent a design other than a design at a predetermined position from being irradiated. These are the lamps 18d, 18e, 1 provided in the lamp boxes 18b, 22b.
The same applies to 8f, 22d, 22e, and 22f (not shown).

Next, a main control board 100 (main control board) for realizing a slot game by the slot machine 10
And a display control board 2 that receives a display command sent from the main control board 100 and displays a symbol on the symbol display 28.
00 will be described with reference to FIG. 6 showing an example of these configurations. Main control board 100 shown in FIG.
Comprises a CPU (processor) 110 as a center. The main control board 100 stores an RO for storing a game control program and required data (for example, a hit value of a random number).
M112, RAM for storing data such as various random numbers and signals
114, an input processing circuit 102 that receives signals sent from various input devices and converts the data into a data format that can be processed in the main control board 100, and receives display data sent from the CPU 110 and appropriately displays the image using a light emitter ( Display control circuit 104 for controlling lighting, blinking, etc.), output processing circuit 106 for operating various output devices in response to operation data sent from CPU 110, display control board 200, dispensing machine 78 and other necessary signals. And a communication control circuit 116 for sending the data. All of these components are coupled to each other on bus 118.

The CPU 110 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 112 to realize a game by the slot machine 10. The game control program includes a program for realizing procedures such as a normal game process and a rotation stop process to be described later. including. EPROM in ROM112
And a DRAM is used as the RAM 114, but other types of memories (for example, EEPROM, SRAM, flash memory, etc.) may be used arbitrarily. Examples of the input device for the input processing circuit 102 to receive a detection signal and the like include the position detection sensors 18g, 22g, 26g, the bet button 36,
38, 40, the storage adjustment button 44, the start lever 46, the stop buttons 48, 50, 52, and the like. Output devices from which the output processing circuit 106 outputs signals include, for example, the motors 18a, 22a, 26a, and the solenoid 29. The light emitters whose display is controlled by the display control circuit 104 include, for example, lamps 26d, 26e, 26f, and the like. The communication control circuit 116 may send necessary data to a hall computer (not shown) if necessary.

The display control board 200 is a main control board 10
0, a ROM that mainly includes the CPU 210 and stores a display control program and necessary display data (for example, display information corresponding to a display command, various fluctuation patterns, and the like).
202, a RAM 204 for storing data such as display commands and display information and input / output signals, a communication control circuit 206 for receiving data sent from the main control board 100 and sending it to the CPU 210, the RAM 204, etc., and pre-stores required symbols. In advance, a character generator 212 that is generated when a display command or the like is received, and a VDP (Vide) that displays a symbol processed based on display information sent from the CPU 210 on the symbol display 28.
o Display Processor) 214 and the like. All of these components are coupled to each other on bus 208.

The CPU 210 executes the display control program stored in the ROM 202 and displays symbols on the symbol display 28. The ROM 202 uses an EPROM and the RAM 20
Although a DRAM is used for 4, other types of memories described above may be used. The design data generated by the character generator 212 includes, for example, characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.), designs (specific designs, etc.), still images, moving images (animations, etc.), and videos. The VDP 214 having a VRAM, a palette RAM, and the like receives the display information, reads the design data generated by the character generator 212, performs color editing, performs image editing such as sprite processing, and performs VR processing.
After the symbol data is developed in the AM or the palette RAM, a video signal, a synchronization signal, and the like are finally output to the symbol display 28. The sprite function realized by executing the sprite processing makes it possible to easily change or stop the symbol group. Note that a payout machine 78 that pays out medals in response to a payout signal sent from the main control board 100, a sound control board 300 that receives a sound signal sent from the main control board 100 and emits sound from the speaker 58, and the like. The illustration and description of the specific configuration of the substrate and the like are omitted because they are not related to the gist of the present invention.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. First, the starting lever 46 for determining the internal state to “BB internal contact” (predetermined internal state in claims)
The operation of the first embodiment for notifying the operation timing of the (predetermined operation unit in the claims) will be described. In the first embodiment, for example, upon detecting that a medal has been inserted into the insertion slot 30 or that the bet button 36 has been operated, the slot machine 10 determines whether to execute the “BB win game”. Of the lottery. This “lottery” is automatically performed in the slot machine 10 without being understood by the player. If this "lottery" is missed, the game proceeds as usual. That is, the player sets the starting lever 46
Is operated, the left, middle, and right reels 18, 22, and 26 start rotating, and when the player operates the stop buttons 48, 50, and 52, the left, middle, and right reels 18, 22, and 26 stop rotating. At this time, "lottery for determining the internal state" is performed by operating the start lever 46, and the internal state of "BB internal contact" or "BB out" is determined according to the lottery result of "lottery for determining the internal state". Is done.

On the other hand, in the case of "lottery" of "acquisition game per BB", "acquisition game per BB" is started. In the “BB win game”, for example, a roulette 28b as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the symbol display 28 together with a message 28a to the player. The roulette 28b is, for example, 160 of sections 350a to 389d.
It is divided into categories. The section 352a (winning section) is displayed in a different color from the other sections, for example, so that the player can easily discriminate. The display is not limited to the color classification, and may be any display mode that can be distinguished. In FIG. 7, the section 350a is displayed in a light-emitting state. The light-emitting section sequentially moves, for example, from the section 350a on the outermost row a to the section 389a. Next, section 350 of row b
b sequentially moves from section b to section 389b. In this manner, from the outermost row a to the innermost row d (sections 350a to 38
9d) Once the light-emitting section has been moved, the section 35 is again displayed.
Return to 0a and repeat.

In this state, when the player operates the start lever 46, the movement of the light emitting section stops in accordance with the operation timing of the start lever 46, and at the same time, the reels 18, 22,.
26 begins to rotate. The light emission category when the movement stops,
In the case of the section 352a shown in FIG. 7, the BB flag is turned on, and the internal state is determined to be "BB internal hit". If the light emission section when the movement is stopped is a section other than the above, the BB flag is not turned on. Then, when the internal state is "BB internal hit", reel control is performed to easily stop the reel by combining the BB symbols. As described above, in the first embodiment, the “acquisition game per BB”
In, if the light emission section stops at a predetermined position, the internal state is determined to be "BB internal hit". At this time, since the light-emitting sections move sequentially, the player can determine the timing to stop the light-emitting sections at a predetermined section, that is, the operation timing of the starting lever 46. Therefore, "BB internal hit" can be obtained depending on the skill of the player.

Next, a second notification of the operation timing of the start lever 46 for determining the "jack-in internal hit" (predetermined internal state in claims) in the internal state during the small win game of the BB game. The operation of the embodiment will be described.
In the second embodiment, for example, during the small win game of the BB game, the slot machine 10
Is detected, or when the bet button 36 is operated, a "lottery" is performed to determine whether or not to execute the "jack-in-winning game". This “lottery” is automatically performed in the slot machine 10 without being understood by the player. If this "lottery" is missed, the game proceeds as usual. That is, the player sets the starting lever 4
When the player operates No. 6, the left, center and right reels 18, 22, and 26 start rotating, and when the player operates the stop buttons 48, 50 and 52, the left, center and right reels 18, 22, and 26 stop rotating. I do. At this time, by operating the start lever 46, a “lottery for determining the internal state” is performed, and “jack-in internal hit” or “jack-in loss” is performed according to the lottery result of the “lottery for determining the internal state”. The internal state has been determined.

On the other hand, a “gain game per jack-in”
In the case of the “lottery”, the “jack-in-acquisition game” is started. The “acquisition game per jack-in” is executed in the same manner as the “acquisition game per BB” described above, for example, as shown in FIG. And
When the internal state is "jack-in internal hit", reel control is performed to easily stop the reel by a combination of jack-in symbols. As described above, in the second embodiment, in the “jack-in win” game, if the light-emitting section stops at a predetermined position, the internal state is determined to be “jack-in win”. At this time, since the light-emitting sections move sequentially, the player can determine the timing to stop the light-emitting sections at a predetermined section, that is, the operation timing of the starting lever 46. Therefore, it is possible to obtain “jack-in internal hit” or to avoid “jack-in internal hit” depending on the skill of the player.

In the first and second embodiments, the case where the "winning game" is determined by "lottery" has been described. However, the process is always executed under predetermined conditions. Is also good. For example, the number of small win games played during the BB game is counted, and medals are inserted when the remaining 5 games are reached (the BB game ends when the predetermined number of small win games are played). Alternatively, when it is detected that the bet button 36 has been operated, the “jack-in-acquisition game” may be executed. Further, if the skill of the player is determined and the skill has not reached the predetermined level, the “acquisition game per BB” may be executed.

Next, the slot machine 1 performing the above operations
The process 0 is described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The processing shown in FIGS.
The game is realized by the CPU 110 executing a game control program stored in the ROM 112 shown in FIG. The processing between FIGS. 8 and 9 is continued via the connector A among these figures.

First, the flow of the base game will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to FIG. In step S10, a starting process is performed. In the starting process, for example, the reels 18 and 2
Operation of the bet button while the rotation of 2, 26 is not performed,
Detects inserted medals, counts the number of credits,
The setting of the effective line, the setting of the start flag, and the like are performed. Also,
"Games per BB" described in the first embodiment
Is performed, and if a “lottery” is hit, a “BB win game” is executed. A detailed description of this subroutine of the starting process will be described later (FIG. 11). After the start processing has been performed, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, it is determined whether or not the start flag is on. Whether or not the start flag is ON indicates whether or not the start lever 46 has been operated. If the start flag is on (YES), step S14
If it is off (NO), the process returns to step S10. In step S14, the start flag is turned off in preparation for the next game, and the process proceeds to step S18. Step S1
At 8, the random number value is read, and the process proceeds to step S20. Here, in general, in the slot machine 10, when the start lever 46 is operated in order to determine an internal state such as "BB internal hit" or "small win internal hit", the "internal A lottery to determine For example, a range of possible values (for example, 1
〜16000) is updated in a predetermined random number update cycle (for example, 200 μsec), and the random number value is read when a lottery is required. Then, the read random number is compared with the “BB internal hit value table”. The “BB internal hit value table” is a list of random numbers of “BB internal hit”, and the BB internal hit values are scattered so as not to collect in one place in, for example, 16,000 random numbers. (For example, if the probability of “BB internal hit” is 1/250, there are 64 BB internal hit values.) On the other hand, in order to determine whether or not it is “small win,” The random number value is compared with the "Small win internal hit value table". As described above, usually, there are a plurality of hit value tables, and the CPU 11 of the slot machine 10
By 0, which “hit value table” is used is selected. (For example, in order to lower the probability of winning, a "winning value table" having a small winning value is used.) In step S20, it is determined whether or not the BB game or small win is an internal winning. Specifically, as described above, it is determined whether or not the random number value read in step S18 matches the BB or small hit value. If any one of the random numbers matches the winning value and it is determined that the winning is the internal winning of the BB game or the small winning combination (YES), it is determined that the game can be shifted to the BB game or the small winning combination can be achieved.
Proceed to step S22. If it is determined that the random number does not match any of the hit values in the “BB internal hit value table” or the “small win internal hit value table” and is not the internal hit of the BB game or the small win (NO), the step is performed. Proceed to S24. In step S22, step S
If the random number determined in step 20 is "BB internal hit", the bonus flag is turned on. If it is "small win inside", the small win flag is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S24.

Referring to FIG. 9, in step S24, a rotation stop process is performed from when the reels 18, 22, and 26 actually start rotating until the reels stop, and the process proceeds to step S26. Since the details of the specific procedure of the rotation stop process are well known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In step S26, B
It is determined whether or not to execute the B game. Specifically, the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the effective line 34 of the display windows 16, 20, 24 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "stop symbol") is the combination of the symbols of "per BB". It is determined by whether or not it matches. The combination of the symbols “per BB” is, for example, a case where “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” are arranged in a row in the middle row. The stop symbol is "BB
(YE)
S), the process proceeds to step S28, and if they do not match (N
O) Go to step S40. In step S28, “B
A predetermined number of medals are paid out as "per B", and the process proceeds to step S30. The payout of the medals is based on the CP shown in FIG.
This is realized by outputting a payout signal from the U110 to the payout machine 78 via the communication control circuit 116. The payout signal includes data instructing payout and data of the number of payouts. In step S30, the bonus flag is turned off in preparation for the next and subsequent processes, and the process proceeds to step S32. In step S32, a BB game process for realizing an RB game, a small role game, or the like is executed, and the process returns. BB
A detailed description of the game processing subroutine will be described later (FIG. 10). On the other hand, in step S40, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol matches the small symbol symbol. The small combination symbol may be a single symbol or a combination of a plurality of symbols. When the stop symbol matches the small symbol, (YE
S), proceed to step S42; if not identical (NO), proceed to step S43. In step S42,
Pay out a predetermined number of medals as "per small role",
Proceed to step S43. In step S43, the small win flag is turned off, and the normal game ends. Thereafter, the normal game starts again by executing again from step S10 shown in FIG.

Next, a subroutine of the BB game process of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. First, a BB start process is performed in step S50. In the BB start process, a “lottery” is performed to determine whether to execute the “jack-in-acquisition game” described in the second embodiment. Is performed. A detailed description of the subroutine of the BB start process will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the start flag is on. If the start flag is on (YES), the process proceeds to step S53. If the start flag is off (NO), the process returns to step S50. In step S53, the start flag is turned off in preparation for the next game, and the process proceeds to step S54.
In step S54, the player reads, for example, a random value for determining whether or not the player can play the RB game, and proceeds to step S55. In a step S55, it is determined whether or not the random number value read in the step S54 matches the small combination or jack-in hit value. If it is determined that it is a small role or a jack-in-game hit (YE
S), it is determined that the game can be shifted to the jack-in game, or that it is possible to win a small role, and the process proceeds to step S55a. If it is determined that the random number does not match any of the hit values in the “jack-in internal hit value table” or the “small win internal hit value table” and is not a small win or an internal hit in the jack-in game (NO) , Step S
Proceed to 56. In step S55a, if the random number value determined in step S55 is "jack-in internal hit", the jack-in flag is turned on. If it is "small win inside", the small win flag is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, a rotation stop process is executed in the same manner as in step S24 of FIG. 9 until the player operates the stop buttons 48, 50, and 52 to stop after actually starting to rotate the reels 18, 22, and 26. Control. Then, the process proceeds to step S58. In step S58, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a combination of jack-in symbols. If it is not a jack-in design (NO),
Proceed to step S66. If it is a jack-in design (Y
ES), and proceed to step S60. In step S60,
A predetermined number of medals are paid out, and the process proceeds to step S62. In step S62, RB game processing is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S63. Since the details of the specific procedure of the RB game process are well known, detailed description will be omitted. On the other hand, in step S66, it is determined whether or not the stopped symbol is a combination of small symbol symbols. If it is not a combination of small combination symbols (NO), the flow proceeds to step S63. If it is a combination of small winning symbols (YES), the flow proceeds to step S68.
In step S68, a predetermined number of medals are paid out,
Proceed to step S63. In step S63, the small combination flag and the jack-in flag are turned off, and the process proceeds to step S64. In the step S64, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the BB game is satisfied. If it is determined that the termination condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S50. If it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, the BB game process ends and the process returns. As the end condition, for example, the number of RB games in the BB game has reached three times, or the number of small role games has reached, for example, thirty games.

Next, FIG. 8 corresponds to the first embodiment.
Will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S70, it is determined whether or not medals have been inserted or the bet buttons 36, 38, and 40 have been operated. If it is determined that a medal has not been inserted and the bet buttons 36, 38, and 40 have not been operated (NO), the process proceeds to step S81. Medals are inserted,
Alternatively, if it is determined that the bet buttons 36, 38, and 40 have been operated (YES), the process proceeds to step S71. In step S71, the bet buttons 36, 38, 4
The operation of 0 and the number of inserted medals are detected, and the number of credits is counted. Then, the process proceeds to step S72. In step S72, processing such as setting the active line 34 and turning on the active line lamp 32 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, the starting lever 46 is enabled, and the process proceeds to step S74. In the step S74, it is determined whether or not the bonus flag is turned on. If not, step S7
Go to 5. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S79. In the step S79, a "hit value table" and a "random number update cycle" are selected. Then, step S80
Proceed to. In step S80, a normal effect at the start is performed, and the process proceeds to step S81.

Here, the "hit value table" and the "random number update cycle" will be described. In the first embodiment, for example, two types of “hit value table” and two types of “random number update cycle” are selectively used. Step S79
Hit value table and random number update cycle
, "Hit value table", "random number update cycle"
And The “hit value table” and the random number update cycle used in step S77 described below are referred to as a “hit value table” and a “random number update cycle”. For example,
The hit probability is 1/160, and the range of random numbers is 1 to
If it is 16000, there are 100 hit values. The 100 hit values are scattered in the “hit value table”. On the other hand, "hit value table"
Then, for example, it is biased to one place. The “random number update cycle” is as short as about 200 μsec, but the “random number update cycle” has a long cycle. The state of “lottery” can be displayed on the symbol display 28 based on the “hit value table” and the “random number update cycle”. The aforementioned 16000 random numbers are grouped into, for example, 160 sections. In FIG. 7, the section 350a has random numbers 1 to 100, the section 351a has random numbers 101 to 200,
The section 352a includes random numbers 201 to 300, and section 38.
8d groups 100 random numbers such as random numbers 15801 to 15900 and section 389d random numbers 15901 to 16000. Here, in the “hit value table”, 100 random numbers 201 to 300 are hit. Then
The section 352a is a winning section and is color-coded so as to be distinguishable from other sections. That is, even if the winning probability is the same as the “winning value table” and the “random number update cycle”, it can be displayed so that the player can see the state of “lottery”. And the player
Looking at the display, it is possible to try to operate the starting lever 46 in a timely manner so that the light emitting section stops at the hit position. It is assumed that the "winning value table" is displayed on the symbol display 28, and the light emitting section is moved at a speed based on the "random number update cycle". In this case, since the winning values are scattered, the roulette display is divided into 16000 sections, the positions of the scattered "hits" are displayed, and the light-emitting sections move at high speed.
In other words, it is not visible to the player. Therefore, it is impossible to try to operate the starting lever 46 so that the light emitting section stops at the hit position at the same time.

In step S75, a random value is read, and
Proceed to step S76. In a step S76, it is determined whether or not the random number value matches the “BB winning game” determination winning value. If it does not match the winning value, the process proceeds to step S79 (the “winning game” is not executed). If it is the same as the winning value, the process proceeds to step S77 ("winning game" is executed). In step S77, the above-mentioned "hit value table" and "random number update cycle" are selected.

In step S78, an effect of "BB win game" is performed. Here, FIG.
Is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S81, it is determined whether the starting lever 46 is valid and the starting lever 46 has been operated. If it is determined that the starting lever 46 is valid and that the starting lever 46 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S
Go to 82. Otherwise, the process returns to step S70. Here, triggered by the operation of the starting lever 46, the internal state of “BB internal contact” is determined in steps S18 to S22 described above. At this time, "BB
When the effect of the "winning game" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 28, the "BB internal hit" can be aimed at by the skill of the player operating the starting lever 46. On the other hand, when the effect of the “BB winning game” is not displayed, it is determined according to the probability set in the slot machine 10 whether or not “BB internal winning”.
In step S82, the start flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S83. In step S83, the starting lever 46 is invalidated, the subroutine of the starting process is terminated, and the routine returns.

Next, BB corresponding to the second embodiment will be described.
The subroutine of the game start process (FIG. 10) will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S170,
Medals are inserted or bet buttons 36, 38, 4
It is determined whether 0 has been operated. If it is determined that a medal has not been inserted and the bet buttons 36, 38, and 40 have not been operated (NO), the process proceeds to step S181. Medals are inserted or bet buttons 36 and 3
If it is determined that 8, 40 has been operated (YES),
Proceed to step S171. In step S171, the operation of the bet buttons 36, 38, and 40 and the number of inserted medals are detected, and the number of credits is counted. Then, the process proceeds to step S172. In step S172, the valid line 34 is set, and the valid line lamp 3 is set.
2 is turned on. Then, step S1
Go to 73. In step S173, the starting lever 46 is enabled, and the process proceeds to step S175. Step S17
At 5, the random number value is read, and the process proceeds to step S176.
In the step S176, it is determined whether or not the random number value matches the “jack-in-win-acquisition game” determination hit value. If it does not match the winning value, step S179
Proceed to (do not execute the “jack-in-acquisition game”). If it is the same as the hit value, step S177
Proceed to (implement the “jack-in-acquisition game”). Steps S175 and S176 correspond to “lottery” as to whether or not to execute the “jack-in-winning game”. In step S179, the "winning value table"
"Random number update cycle" (about 200 μsec), and the process proceeds to step S180. In step S180, an effect at the time of starting the normal small role game is performed, and step S180 is performed.
Proceed to 181. On the other hand, in step S177, a "winning value table" and a "random number update cycle" are selected, and the flow advances to step S178. In step S178,
Produces a “jack-in-per-acquisition game”. Here, a roulette 28b shown in FIG.
Is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S181. Step S1
At 81, it is determined whether the starting lever 46 is valid and the starting lever 46 has been operated. Starting lever 46
Is valid and it is determined that the starting lever 46 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S182. Otherwise, the process returns to step S170. Here starting lever 4
With the operation of No. 6 as a trigger, the internal state of “jack-in internal hit” is determined in steps S54 to S55a described above. When the effect of the “jack-in-winning game” is displayed on the symbol display 28, the “jack-in-in-win” can be aimed at by the skill of the player operating the start lever 46. When the effect of the “jack-in-win-acquisition game” is not displayed, it is determined according to the probability set in the slot machine 10 whether or not the game is “jack-in-in-win”. In step S182, the start flag is turned on,
Proceed to step S183. In step S183, the start lever 46 is invalidated, the BB game start process ends, and the routine returns. In the first and second embodiments,
When executing the "Games per BB" or "Games per Jack-in", the "win table" and "random number update cycle" were replaced with "win table" and "random number update cycle". Other processing methods such as replacement may be used. Also, for example, a selection may be made from three or more “hit value tables” or “random number update cycles”. Although the second embodiment focuses on “acquiring a jack-in”, it may focus on “acquiring a small role”.

The processing of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the processing shown in the flowchart. Although both the first embodiment and the second embodiment are used, either one may be used. Roulette 2 on liquid crystal display 28
Start lever 46 to display 8b and win
Although the operation timing of was notified, the means and method of the notification are not limited to this, for example, a notification sound,
You may notify by vibration. Also, for example, a number may be displayed as a countdown. Further, a configuration in which the light emission section is stopped by other means such as a dedicated key may be employed.

[0039]

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the player can positively intervene in the lottery, thereby improving the game characteristics of the gaming machine.
The player can pay out stable game media. According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, the player's sense of expectation is increased, and the gaming performance is improved. Claim 3
According to the gaming machine described in (1), the difficulty of the operation timing for determining the internal state can be arbitrarily adjusted. According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, it is easy for a player to understand the operation timing of a predetermined operation unit for setting a predetermined internal state.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of one embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a reel.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a reel.

FIG. 5 is a table showing an example of symbols on each reel.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control unit.

FIG. 7 is a display example of a BB winning game.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the present embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the present embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the present embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the present embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 slot machine (game machine) 12 guide section 14 symbol display section 16, 20, 24 display window 18 left reel 22 middle reel 26 right reel 28 symbol display 28b roulette 36, 38, 40 bet button 42 operation panel section 44 storage settlement Button 46 Start lever (operation unit) 48, 50, 52 Stop button 100 Main control board 200 Display control board

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A control device comprising: a plurality of symbol groups; a notification unit; a control unit; and an operation unit, wherein the control unit determines an internal state according to an operation timing of the operation unit, and a predetermined internal state is determined. And a gaming machine that controls a specific symbol in the plurality of symbol groups to be displayed, wherein the control unit notifies the notification unit of an operation timing of the operation unit for determining a predetermined internal state. Gaming machine. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation timing of the operation unit for determining a predetermined internal state is notified to the notification unit. Machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an operation timing of the operation unit for determining a predetermined internal state is notified to the notification unit. A gaming machine that changes a method for determining an internal state according to timing. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit includes at least one of a display unit, a voice unit, and a vibration unit.