JP2002172200A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with amusement by increasing a state with probability of generating a situation where a reporting means performs a report. SOLUTION: The game machine 1 is provided with main reels 3L, 3C and 3R for changing and displaying more than one pattern, with auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L-112R for reporting information which is required for the purpose of arranging a specified pattern combination indicating the prize- winning establishment of the small game of a bell along prize-winning lines 8a-8c and with a control means for controlling the main reels and the auxiliary period display LED lamps and performing decisions, i.e., the first decision concerning whether it is permitted or not that the pattern combination being advantageous to a game player is arranged along the prize-winning lines 8a-8c, the second decision concerning a state to be displayed in the case of a stop based on the timing of the stop operation by the game player and the third decision concerning whether a state to report the LED lamps is generated or not.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine and other gaming machines provided with variable display means for variably displaying symbols required for a game and control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a slot machine provided with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, is a variable display device having a plurality of mechanical rotating reels arranged in a front display window for displaying a plurality of symbols, or a reel display. Has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying the symbol on the screen. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and after a certain period of time automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when a symbol of each reel appearing in the display window has a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out a game medium such as a medal or a coin.

[0003] Currently mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a predetermined winning combination has been won, a medal is paid out for a predetermined period, and a gaming state with better conditions than a normal state is maintained for a predetermined period. As such a winning combination, a special increasing combination (referred to as a “big bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated to “BB”) that allows a game to give a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small combination for the player. A prize-winning role (hereinafter referred to as "regular bonus", hereinafter referred to as "RB"
Abbreviated).

[0004] In the current mainstream models, predetermined symbol combinations are arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an "effective line"), and a prize in which medals, coins and the like are paid out is established. Is an internal lottery process (hereafter,
"Internal lottery") to win the winning combination (hereinafter "Internal winning"), and a combination of symbols that indicate the winning of the internally won winning combination (hereinafter "Internal winning combination") is valid It is required that the player perform a stop operation at a timing when the player can stop on the line. In other words, no matter how much the internal prize is won, a prize cannot be established if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad. In other words, gaming machines that require a skillful skill in the timing of the stop operation (having a high specificity of technical intervention called "gaze") are currently the mainstream.

[0005] As an example of such a gaming machine, one of three types of special winning combinations having the same payout number is "internal winning".
The period during which the number of medals possessed by the player is not reduced or increased on the condition that the player can "push" by notifying which specific winning combination has been "internally won". A gaming machine (referred to as an "AT machine") having a function of generating an "assist time" (hereinafter referred to as "AT" in the art) is provided. . In this "AT machine",
After the “BB gaming state” described later, “AT” is generated with a probability of “１ ／”. At the end of the “BB gaming state”, an effect for notifying whether or not “AT” occurs is performed. When this effect is being performed, "A
The expectation of the player for the occurrence of “T” increases.
“AT” ends when a predetermined number of games have ended.

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned "AT" is internally won only for the BB which is difficult to be internally won among the winning combinations, and only when the "BB gaming state" is over, the "AT" becomes "AT". Is produced to inform whether or not "" occurs. Generally, the probability of internally winning a BB is “20
Therefore, the situation in which the above-mentioned effect is performed is on average about once in the game of “200 times” to “400 times”, and the player is not satisfied with the occurrence of “AT”. The frequency of occurrence of a situation in which the expectation of the person increased was low. Further, when a BB winning is established, a large number of medals are awarded to the player, so that the probability of internally winning the BB is increased, and there is a limit to the occurrence of the situation where the expectation is increased in many cases.

[0007] In addition, if the gaming machine has a low so-called "setting", the probability of internally winning the BB is low. The “setting” is generally provided in six stages, and is an expected value of the number of medals to be paid out for one medal bet on the game. Therefore, a player playing a game with a gaming machine having a low “setting” is disadvantageous in that the number of medals that can be obtained is small and the opportunity to have the above-mentioned expectation is limited. In other words, a player who plays a game with a gaming machine with a low “setting” cannot fully enjoy the game.

The "AT" ends when a predetermined number of games have been completed. Therefore, in the game before reaching the predetermined number of times, the "AT" is not ended, so that the interest of the game is reduced by half, and the player may not be able to maintain the interest in the game. Also, the game becomes monotonous if the number of games at which the “AT” ends is predetermined.

In general, a player has a sense of accomplishment or a sense of superiority and proceeds with interest in a situation where a medal or the like can be acquired. For example, a medal or the like can be acquired in a general gaming state described later. Since there are few opportunities, the player may lose interest in the game. On the other hand, there is a limit in giving a lot of medals to a player on the game store side.
Therefore, for example, although there are few opportunities to acquire medals and the like in a general gaming state, a gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's interest in a game is desired.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with an increased number of situations in which a situation in which a report is made by a report means may occur, and which is interesting. Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the end time of the situation where the notification is made by the notification means is various. Still another object is to provide a gaming machine which has few opportunities to acquire medals or the like, but can keep a player's interest in a game.

[0011]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided:
A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and a specific symbol combination indicating a winning combination of a specific combination (for example, a small combination of bells described later) is a predetermined line when the variable display means stops the variable display. (For example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp to be described later) for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line, and a player including a specific symbol combination while controlling the variable display and the notifying unit. The first determination that determines whether or not the symbol combination advantageous to the user is allowed to line up along a predetermined line when the variable display is stopped, and the result of the first determination and the timing of the player's stop operation And control means for making a second determination to determine the mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the first determination being a small role (for example, a small watermelon described later). Role or When the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small combination is allowed to be arranged along the predetermined line, a situation is generated in which the notification means is performed based on the result of the random number lottery. A third decision is made to determine whether or not the decision is made.

In a second aspect of the present invention, the control means permits the result of the first decision to allow predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. At this time, the notifying unit (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp described later) or another notifying unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device described later) is controlled so as to notify the result of the first determination. It is characterized by.

In a third aspect of the present invention, the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of the special increasing combination for generating the special gaming state, and the control means determines whether the special gaming state is in the special gaming state. It is characterized by not making a third decision.

In a fourth aspect of the present invention, the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination that generates a special gaming state, and the control means determines that the result of the first determination is After the special symbol combination is allowed to be arranged along a predetermined line, the third determination is not performed until the winning of the special increase combination is established.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, the control means includes a main control means for controlling the variable display means and first and second decisions, and a sub-control means for controlling the notification means and performing the third decision. And means.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are provided when the variable display means stops displaying the symbols. Notifying means (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp to be described later) for notifying information necessary to be lined up along a predetermined line, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means and including a specific symbol combination A first determination of whether or not to allow a symbol combination advantageous to the player to line along a predetermined line when the variable display is stopped,
And control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped based on a result of the first determination and a timing of a stop operation of the player, wherein the control means comprises: Is determined to allow a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination of cherry or BB) to be lined up along a predetermined line, based on the result of the random number lottery. A fourth determination for determining whether or not to end the situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means.

In a seventh aspect of the present invention, the control means allows the result of the first determination to allow predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of a predetermined combination to be arranged along a predetermined line. At this time, the notifying unit (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp described later) or another notifying unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device described later) is controlled so as to notify the result of the first determination. It is characterized by.

In an eighth aspect of the present invention, the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of the special increasing combination that generates the special gaming state, and the control means, when in the special gaming state, It is characterized in that the fourth decision is not made.

In a ninth aspect of the present invention, the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination that generates a special gaming state, and the control means determines that the first determination result is After the special symbol combination is allowed to be arranged along a predetermined line, the fourth determination is not performed until the winning of the special increase combination is established.

In a tenth aspect of the present invention, the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of the special increasing combination for generating the special gaming state, and the control means determines whether the special gaming state has ended. Regardless of the result of the fourth determination, the situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means is terminated.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the control means includes:
It is characterized by comprising main control means for controlling the variable display means and making the first and second decisions, and sub-control means for controlling the notification means and making the fourth decision.

In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the control means includes:
Making a second decision based on the result of the first decision and the timing of the player's stop operation, as well as the timing, and the first decision result allows specific symbol combinations to be arranged along a predetermined line. In this case, the order of the stop operation is reported as information.

In a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, when the result of the first decision is to permit a specific symbol combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, a specific symbol combination is constituted as information. The feature is that a symbol is notified.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are determined when the variable display means stops displaying the variable symbols. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display. Determination (for example, determination of an internal winning combination) that determines whether or not to allow the player to line up along a predetermined line when the player stops, the result of the first determination, and the timing of the player's stop operation Control means for making a second determination to determine a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the control information, wherein the result of the first determination is a predetermined The symbol combination is predetermined When it is intended to allow that line in-, characterized in that the determination of the cause of the situation that notification by the notification means is performed.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are determined when the variable display means stops the variable display. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display. Based on the result of the first determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, based on the first determination to determine whether to allow to line up along a predetermined line when stopping, Control means for making a second determination to determine the mode to be displayed, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the small combination along a predetermined line. Allow to line When a shall, characterized in that the determination of the end the situation where notification by the notification means is performed.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are determined when the variable display means stops the variable display. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display. Based on the result of the first determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, based on the first determination to determine whether to allow to line up along a predetermined line when stopping, Control means for making a second determination to determine the mode to be displayed, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the small combination along a predetermined line. Allow to line And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, a determination is made to generate a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means. I do.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are determined when the variable display means stops displaying the variable symbols. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display. Based on the result of the first determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, based on the first determination to determine whether to allow to line up along a predetermined line when stopping, Control means for making a second determination to determine the mode to be displayed, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the small combination along a predetermined line. Allow to line And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, a situation in which the notification unit performs the notification based on the result of the random number lottery is generated. Or not.

According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are determined when the variable display means stops displaying the variable symbols. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display. Based on the result of the first determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, based on the first determination to determine whether to allow to line up along a predetermined line when stopping, Control means for making a second determination to determine the mode to be displayed, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the small combination along a predetermined line. Allow to line And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, a determination is made to end the situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means. I do.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are determined when the variable display means stops displaying the variable symbols. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display. Based on the result of the first determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, based on the first determination to determine whether to allow to line up along a predetermined line when stopping, Control means for making a second determination to determine the mode to be displayed, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the small combination along a predetermined line. Allow to line And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates winning of the small role, whether the notification by the notification means is terminated based on the result of the random number lottery Or not.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are determined when the variable display means stops the variable display. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display. Based on the result of the first determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, based on the first determination to determine whether to allow to line up along a predetermined line when stopping, Control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed, the control means comprising: a period from when a predetermined start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the general game state ( An example For example, in a later-described assisted BB generation possible period), the game value given to the player does not change compared to the general game state, and during the period, the result of the first determination is a special increase combination ( For example, when the special symbol combination indicating the winning of BB) is permitted to be arranged along a predetermined line, after the winning of the special increasing combination is realized,
A characteristic advantageous to a player (for example, a stop operation assistance period described later) is generated.

[0031] In a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, the advantageous situation is characterized by a situation in which notification is made by the notification means.

In the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the predetermined start condition is that the special game state generated based on the winning of the special increase combination is completed, that the random number lottery is won,
Any one of the following four cases: the first determination result permits the symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role to be arranged along a predetermined line, and the winning of the small role has been achieved. Or a combination of two or more possible conditions.

[0033] In the twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the predetermined termination condition is that a random number lottery has been won, that a predetermined number of games have been played after the predetermined start condition has been satisfied, and that the first determination result is The special combination that allows the special symbol combination to be lined up along the predetermined line, the winning of the special increasing combination is established, and the first determination result indicates that the small combination winning is established is the predetermined line. That one of the following seven conditions is permitted, that the winning of the small role has been achieved, and that the winning of the small role has not been achieved. It is characterized by the condition of a simple combination.

[0034]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is an advantageous situation for the player to perform the information notification by the notification means, but the result of the first determination is that the winning of the small role is established. If the predetermined symbol combination shown permits the line along the predetermined line, the control means makes a third determination to determine whether or not to generate the situation based on the result of the random number lottery. . Therefore, the probability that the third determination is made is higher than the probability that the BB is internally won, so that the player can proceed with the game while always having an expectation that the advantageous situation will occur.

Further, for example, in each “setting”, the probability of internally winning a small win is the same. As a result, even if the gaming machine has a low “setting”, the above-described advantageous situation occurs with the same probability as a gaming machine having a high “setting”. Therefore, a player who plays a game with a gaming machine with a low “setting” enjoys the advantageous situation at the same frequency as a player who plays a game with a gaming machine with a high “setting”, although the number of medals that can be obtained is small. be able to.

In general, a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of types of small wins that differ in the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is achieved. The probability of winning each small role internally is
Each is different. Therefore, it is possible to determine which of the minor roles to employ as the minor role that triggers the third determination, and to obtain a result that, as a result of the third determination, generates an advantageous situation for the player. By setting the probability that you can
The probability that a situation advantageous to the player will occur can be set to a desired value, and a game can be configured. In addition, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom when designing the gaming machine.
In addition, as a small role which is an opportunity to make the third determination, one small role may be adopted, or a plurality of types of small roles may be adopted.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the result of the first decision is to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line, That is, when a third decision is made and there is a possibility that a situation advantageous to the player may occur, the control means may notify the notification means or a notification provided separately therefrom so as to notify the result of the first determination. Control means. Therefore, by notifying the result of the first determination, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the advantageous situation will occur.
In addition, the probability of the internal win for the small role is greater than the probability of the internal win for the BB, and therefore, the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which the player's expectation for the above-mentioned advantageous situation is increased increases. Can be enhanced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the control means controls the special game state (for example, "BB game state" described later).
Do not make a third decision. Therefore, if the situation is not advantageous to the player who is notified by the notification means when the special game state occurs, it is possible to prevent the advantageous situation from occurring in the special game state.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, after a special symbol combination is permitted to be arranged along a predetermined line (for example, after the game following the permitted game), a special increasing combination is obtained. Until the winning is established, the control means does not make the third determination. Therefore, after the special symbol combination is allowed to line up along the predetermined line, the game is advanced so that the winning of the special increasing combination is not established, and there is a situation advantageous to the player who is notified by the notification means. After the occurrence
The winning of the special increase combination is established, and the act of acquiring more game media in the special game state can be prevented.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by controlling the notification means and making the third decision by the sub-control means, the burden on the main control means whose functions are restricted by law can be reduced. it can.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is an advantageous situation for the player to perform the information notification by the notification means, but the result of the first determination is the predetermined value indicating the winning of the predetermined role. If the symbol combination permits the arrangement along the predetermined line, the control means makes a fourth determination to determine whether or not to end the situation based on the result of the random number lottery. Therefore, since the advantageous situation may end in each game, the player can maintain interest in the game in the advantageous situation.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the result of the first determination is to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a predetermined combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, That is, when the fourth decision is made and there is a possibility that the situation advantageous to the player may end, the control means is provided separately from the notifying means or the notifying means so as to notify the result of the first decision. Control the notification means. Therefore, by notifying the result of the first determination, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the advantageous situation will not end, that is, that it will continue. In general, the probability of winning a small role internally is high. Therefore, by adopting any of the small wins as the predetermined win, the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which the player's expectation that the advantageous situation continues is increased, and the interest of the game can be increased.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the control means does not make the fourth decision when in the special game state.
Therefore, a situation advantageous to the player who is notified by the notification means in the special game state does not end, so that the player's interest in the game can be maintained.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, after the special symbol combination is allowed to be arranged along a predetermined line, the control means sets the first symbol combination until a special increasing combination is won. Do not make a fourth decision. In other words, after the above-mentioned permission is made and before the winning of the special increase combination is established, a situation advantageous to the player who is notified by the notification means does not end. Therefore, after the above permission has been granted,
Before the winning of the special increase combination is completed, the advantageous situation ends, the special gaming state cannot be changed to the advantageous situation, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which a beginner loses interest in the game in particular. it can.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, when the special game state ends, the control means sets a state advantageous to the player who is notified by the notification means regardless of the result of the fourth determination. Terminate. Generally, a player plays a game expecting a special game state in which many game media can be acquired. Therefore, by ending the above-mentioned advantageous situation together with the end of the special game state, the player can start the game after the end with a new feeling.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on the main control means whose functions are restricted by law by causing the sub-control means to control the notification means and make the fourth decision. it can.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the control means makes the second decision based on the result and timing of the first decision and the order of the stop operation of the player, and the specific symbol combination is determined. The information required to be arranged along a predetermined line is the order of the stop operation. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified order of the stop operations, the winning of the specific combination can be established, so that even the player who cannot perform the so-called “push” can enjoy the game.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, information necessary for a specific symbol combination to be arranged along a predetermined line is a symbol constituting the specific symbol combination. Therefore, if the player performs the "push" aiming at the informed symbol, it is possible to achieve the winning of the specific combination, so that the technical intervention element of "push" can be added to the game.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the control means allows the result of the first decision to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. Is determined to generate a situation where notification is performed by the notification means. Therefore, the frequency of occurrence of the above situation is high, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the control means allows the result of the first determination to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. , The situation where the notification is performed by the notification means is ended. Therefore, the frequency at which the situation ends is increased, and the interest in the game can be enhanced in conjunction with the frequency of occurrence of the situation.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the control means allows the result of the first determination to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, a determination is made to generate a situation in which notification is performed by the notification means.
Therefore, for example, as the above-mentioned small part, "the small part of bell" described later
By adopting the above, it is determined whether or not the above situation occurs according to the “order of stop operation”, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is not interesting in the past. Further, for example, by adopting a small role that requires a skill of a stop operation in order to realize a winning, as the above-mentioned small role, it is possible to impart technical intervening to the occurrence of the situation.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the control means allows the result of the first decision to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, whether or not to generate a situation in which notification by the notification means is performed based on the result of the random number lottery To determine. Therefore, when the winning combination of the small combination is realized, the player's expectation of the occurrence of the situation can be increased.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, the control means permits the result of the first determination to allow predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of the small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, a determination is made to end the situation where the notification is performed by the notification means.
Therefore, for example, as the above-mentioned small part, "the small part of bell" described later
By adopting, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned situation ends (continues) in accordance with the "order of the stop operation", and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that has never been interesting. Further, for example, by adopting a small role that requires a skill of a stop operation in order to prevent the winning from being realized, it is possible to provide a technical intervening effect to the end (continuation) of the situation. .

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, the control means allows the result of the first determination to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, the situation where the notification is performed by the notification means is terminated (continued) based on the result of the random number lottery. Is determined. Therefore, when the winning of the small combination is realized, it is possible to increase a player's expectation of the continuation of the situation.

According to the twentieth aspect of the present invention, the control means compares the time period from when the predetermined start condition is satisfied to when the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the general game state with the normal game state. The game value given to the player does not change, and during the period, the result of the first determination is that the special symbol combination indicating the winning of the special increasing combination is arranged along a predetermined line. When the game is permitted, after the winning of the special increase combination is established, a situation advantageous to the player is generated. Therefore, the game value that the player can obtain during the predetermined period does not differ significantly from other periods. However, after the result of the first decision allows the special symbol combination indicating the winning of the special increasing combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, an advantageous situation may occur for the player. Therefore, the player's interest in the game can be maintained. The advantageous situation may occur, for example, during a BB gaming state described later, or may occur after the BB gaming state ends.

In the twenty-first aspect of the present invention, as an advantageous situation, a situation where notification is performed by the notification means can be adopted.

In the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the predetermined start condition is that the special game state generated based on the winning of the special increase combination has ended, that the winning has been achieved in the random number lottery, and that the first determination result is small. Any one of the four conditions that the symbol combination indicating the winning combination of the role has been established along the predetermined line and that the winning combination of the small role has been established, or two or more conditions are possible Any combination of conditions can be employed.

In a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, the predetermined end condition is that a random number lottery has been won, that a predetermined number of games have been played after a predetermined start condition has been satisfied, The first determination result indicates that the special symbol combination is arranged along a predetermined line, that the special increase combination has been won, and the first determination result indicates that the small combination has been won. Any one of seven of the following: that the symbol combination permits to be arranged along a predetermined line, that the winning of the minor role has been achieved, and that the winning of the minor role has not been achieved. Conditions or conditions of two or more possible combinations can be employed.

[0059]

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachi-slot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that plays a game using medals, coins, tokens, or the like as a game medium, but the following description will be made assuming that medals are used.

At the front of the cabinet 2 forming the whole of the gaming machine 1, a panel display portion 2a is formed as a substantially vertical surface, and the main display windows 4L, 4 of a vertically long rectangle are formed at the center thereof.
C, 4R are provided. The main display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and a cross-down line 8a and a cross-up line 8e in an oblique direction as pay lines. These winning lines are 1-BE described later.
T switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, maximum -BE
Operating the T switch 13 or the medal slot 2
By inserting medals into 2, one each, 3
Book and 5 are activated. Which winning line is activated is indicated by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c described later.

Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (hereinafter referred to as main reels) each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably mounted. They are provided in a line and constitute variable display means. The symbols on each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be observed through the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

On the left side of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, 1
-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BE
A T lamp 9c and a credit display unit 19 are provided. 1
-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b and maximum B
The ET lamp 9c lights according to the number of medals bet for performing one game (hereinafter, referred to as “BET number”). Here, in the present embodiment, one game starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and when all main reels stop, or an effect of the game (for example, an effect by an effect reel 115 described later). Ends when is finished. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of BETs is "1" and one pay line is activated. 2-BE
The T lamp 9b is turned on when the number of BETs is "2" and three pay lines are activated. Maximum BET lamp 9c
Is lit when the number of BETs is "3" and all (5) winning lines are activated. The credit display unit 19
It consists of 7 segment LEDs and displays the number of stored medals.

On the right side of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, W
An IN lamp 17 and a payout display unit 18 are provided. WI
The N lamp 17 is turned on when a BB winning or an RB winning is achieved, and is turned on at a predetermined probability when an BB or RB is internally won. The payout display section 18 is made up of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of paid out medals at the time of winning. On the upper left side of the panel display section 2a, a BB gaming state LED 2
5, RB game state LED26, re-game display LED27,
A game stop display LED 28 is provided. BB game state L
The ED 25 lights up in a BB gaming state described later, and the RB gaming state LED 26 lights up in an RB gaming state described later. The re-game lamp 27 is turned on when a winning of a re-game (replay) described later is established. The game stop display LED 28 indicates that the time between the previous game and the current game (for example, from the start of rotation of the main reel of the previous game to the start operation of the current game) is less than a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds). Lights up when an error occurs, etc.

Below the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, S
A T lamp 23 is provided. The ST lamp 23 notifies the player that it is a “stop operation assisting period” to be described later. The ST lamp 23 is turned on at the end of the game in which the “stop operation auxiliary period” has occurred, and turned off at the end of the game in which the “stop operation auxiliary period” has ended. The “ST lamp” is an abbreviation for “Super Time lamp”.

A bonus game information display section 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display section 2a. The bonus game information display section 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of possible RB games and the number of possible RB game winnings described later. A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

The main display window 4L on the front of the panel display section 2a,
Above 4C and 4R, a horizontally long rectangular display window 111 for effect is provided.
The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112 </ b> L to 112 </ b> R, which are examples of a notification unit and another notification unit, are formed above the notification unit. Auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L-1
The 12R is for the "stop operation sequence" in which the winning is permitted when the "winning small part of the bell" is internally won in the "stop operation assisting period" described later, that is, in order to establish the winning. Buttons 7L, 7C, 7 required for
The operation order of R is shown. In FIG. 1, the center auxiliary period display L
The ED lamp 112C lights up, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C,
The operation order of the 7R indicates “medium pressing” described later.
Also, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R
Notifies that there is a possibility that the “stop operation assisting period” may occur or end. On the left and right of the display window 111 for production,
The left production LED lamps 113A to 113C,
Right effect LED lamps 114A to 114C are provided.

Inside the effect display window 111, an effect reel 115 having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface is provided so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction. This production reel 11
The design drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the No. 5 can be observed through the effect display window 111. This production reel 1
Inside 15, a circuit board on which three reel lamps are arranged in a horizontal direction is installed behind the symbol position appearing in the effect display window 111.

A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal section 10, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal section 10. 1-BET switch 11 is 1
With one push operation, one of the credited medals is bet on the game, and the 2-BET switch 12
In a single push operation, two of the credited medals are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front of the pedestal section 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player with a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. Behind the medal receiving portion 16, there is provided a sound transmission opening 119 for outputting the sound generated from the speaker 21 (FIG. 11) to the outside. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the main reel is rotated by the operation of the player, and the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R
A start lever 6 for starting the change display of the symbol in the inside is rotatably mounted within a predetermined angle range.

Below the pedestal 10, three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for stopping the rotation of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, are provided.
Inside the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, three-color LED lamps 136L, 136C, 136R described later are provided, respectively. Here, in the present embodiment, the stop operation performed when all the main reels are rotating is a “first stop operation”, and the next stop operation is a “second stop operation” and a “second stop operation”. Is called a "third stop operation".

FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which a plurality of 21 types of symbols represented on each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each of the symbols is assigned a code number of “00” to “20”, and a RO is described later as a data table.
M32 (FIG. 10). Each main reel 3L,
3C and 3R are rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the player can play a "normal game state" which is a normal gaming state, a "game state in which the BB or RB is internally won" and a "game state in which the BB or RB is hit inside". The game can be played in the “BB gaming state” and the “RB gaming state” where medals can be obtained. In the "general game state", the "BB and RB inside contact game state", and the "BB game state" described below, when the internal win for the "small part of the bell" described later, the winning is established. Of notification of the "order of stop operation" as an example of information necessary for the operation (hereinafter, "stop operation assistance period")
Is provided. A situation other than the “stop operation assisting period” is referred to as a “normal period”. Here, the game state is
In general, a distinction is made based on whether or not the BB or RB is internally won, or whether or not the BB or RB is operating. Note that the types of winning combinations that are likely to be internally won are determined by a so-called probability lottery table. Generally, a probability lottery table is provided for each game state. That is, in the games in the same playing state, the types of winning combinations that may be internally won are the same. However, the “BB gaming state” includes the “BB regular gaming state” and the “RB gaming state”, and includes a state in which the types of winning combinations that may be internally won are different.

The "BB gaming state" (big bonus gaming state) is the most advantageous gaming state for the player, and is "white 7 (symbol 91 in FIG. 2) -white 7-white 7" along the activated line. "Blue 7 (symbol 92 in FIG. 2) -blue 7-blue 7" or "Eagle (symbol 93 in FIG. 2) -eagle-eagle" is arranged, and BB
Is generated when a winning is achieved. At this time, 15
One medal will be paid out. The “BB gaming state” is composed of the “RB gaming state” described below and the “BB regular gaming state” in which there is a possibility that a winning of “small win” will be established. The condition that the “BB gaming state” becomes the “stop operation assisting period” is that the BB is internally won in the “stop operation assisting period”. As described later (FIG. 9), the “BB regular game state” is configured such that the probability of internally winning the “small part of the bell” is increased. Therefore, when the “BB regular game state” is the “stop operation assisting period”, the player can acquire more medals.

The “RB gaming state” (regular bonus gaming state) is generated when “white 7-white 7-blue 7” are arranged along the activated line in the “general gaming state” and an RB winning is achieved. I do. The “RB gaming state” is determined by betting one medal to obtain a predetermined symbol combination “JAC
(Symbol 97 in FIG. 2)-JAC-JAC "is a state in which it is easy to hit a bonus game (referred to as JAC game) in which 15 medals can be obtained. The “RB gaming state” is defined as “JAC-JAC” along the activated line in the above “BB regular gaming state”.
-JAC "(so-called" JACIN "). Note that, in the “RB gaming state”, there is no internal win for “the small role of bell” described below. Therefore,
Depending on whether the “RB gaming state” is the “stop operation assisting period” or the “normal period”, the “RB gaming state”
Does not differ in the number of medals given to the player.

In the “general game state”, the “game state in which BB and RB are hit inside” or the “general game state during BB”, “watermelon (symbol 94 in FIG. 2) -watermelon-watermelon” or “bell (symbol in FIG. 2) 95) -Bell-Bell "is lined up along the activated line, whereby a win of" Small Watermelon "or a win of" Small Bell "is established. When the winning of the “watermelon small role” is established, “14” medals are paid out. When the winning of "Small part of bell" is established, "9" medals are paid out. "Cherry" (design 9 in FIG. 2) on the left main reel 3L
6) When "" is stopped on the activated line, regardless of the stop mode of the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R,
The winning prize of "Cherry's small role" is established. The prize for “replay” is “JA” in the “general game state”.
C-JAC-JAC "are arranged along the activated line. When the winning of" replay "is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted.
The player can play the next game without consuming medals. If the "regular gaming state" or the "gaming state inside BB and RB" is the "stop operation assisting period", the player can proceed with the game without reducing the number of medals acquired.

Here, the "small win" means that if the winning is not realized in the internally won game, in order to realize the winning in the next game, the "small win" is also included in the game. It is necessary to win. Specifically, in the embodiment, “small win” refers to a winning combination other than “BB” and “RB” where so-called “carryover” is performed. When a winning is realized, “15” medals are paid out to the “small win”, that is, a so-called “15”
And "replay".

The “stop operation assisting period” is generated with a probability of about “１ ／” when the “watermelon small role” is internally won in the game in the “general game state”. The probability of internally winning the “watermelon small role” is “100/16384”. Therefore, the probability that the “stop operation assisting period” occurs in the “general game state” is about “1/492”.
It should be noted that the “stop operation assisting period” does not occur in the “BB, RB internal hitting game state”, the “RB game state”, and the “BB game state”.

The "stop operation assisting period" ends with a probability of about "1/3" when the "Cherry small role" is internally won in the game in the "general gaming state". The probability of an internal win for “Cherry's small role” is “100/1638
Accordingly, the probability that the “stop operation assisting period” ends in the “general gaming state” is about “1/492”. It should be noted that "game state of hitting inside BB and RB", "RB
In the “game state” and the “BB game state”, the “stop operation assisting period” basically does not end. However, the “stop operation assisting period” ends when the “BB gaming state” ends.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the gaming machine (so-called “A type” gaming machine) 1 in the “BB gaming state”,
Mode 1 when the BB is internally won in the “stop operation assisting period” and Mode 2 when the BB is internally won in the “normal period” are shown.

The "BB gaming state" is composed of three "BB regular gaming states" and three "RB gaming states". The “RB gaming state” ends when 12 games (RB game possible number) are exhausted or eight (RB possible winning number) winnings are achieved. The “BB general game state” means that the winning of “RB (JAC IN)” is established or “30 games” (the number of times the general game can be performed during the BB)
To end by digesting "BB gaming state"
The process ends when the “RB game state” occurs three times (the number of RBs that can be generated) or when “30 games” are consumed in the “BB regular game state”. Here, the “BB gaming state” shown in FIG. 3 indicates a case where the “RB gaming state” occurs three times.

When the BB is internally won in the “general game state”, the game state becomes the “BB, RB internal hitting game state”. In "general game state" or "BB, RB game state", BB
When the winning is established, the first "BB general gaming state" is set. In the first “BB regular game state”, if an RB prize (so-called “JAC IN”) is established, the state changes to the “RB game state”. When the “RB gaming state” ends, the second “BB regular gaming state” is set. When the RB (JAC IN) winning is established in the second “BB regular game state”, the state changes to the “RB game state”. When this “RB gaming state” ends, the third “BB regular gaming state” is set. RB (JAC IN) in the third “BB regular game state”
When the winning is established, the state becomes the “RB gaming state”. This "RB
When the “game state” ends, the “BB game state” also ends,
The gaming state is the “general gaming state”. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is changed at the end of one game (ST36 in FIG. 21 described later). Even if the game is internally won in BB, the game state of the game is the “general game state”. Therefore, a situation may occur in which the “BB gaming state” occurs without the “BB, RB internal hitting gaming state” occurring.

Mode 1 shows a case where the BB is internally won in the “stop operation assisting period”. In the first aspect, after the BB is internally won, until the “BB gaming state” ends,
The “stop operation assistance period” continues. Note that “BB, RB
In the "inside hitting game state", the "stop operation assisting period" does not end. Therefore, after a BB is internally won, a player who cannot establish a BB prize over a plurality of games ends during the “stop operation assisting period”,
The “BB gaming state” becomes the “normal period”, and there is no disadvantage of missing a medal that should have been obtained. "Basic game state during BB" is "stop operation assistance period"
As a result, the player wins the "Small Role of Bell" winning and can acquire more medals.

Aspect 2 shows a case where the BB is internally won in the “normal period”. In the second aspect, after the BB is internally won, the “normal period” continues until the “BB gaming state” ends, and the “stop operation assisting period” does not occur. Therefore, in the “BB, RB internal hitting game state”, a stop operation is performed so as not to establish a BB winning until a “stop operation assisting period” occurs, and after the “stop operation assisting period” occurs, a BB winning occurs. Is established, the "BB game state" is set to the "stop operation assisting period", and the act of favorably playing the game can be prevented.

FIG. 4 shows a change between the “stop operation assisting period” and the “normal period” according to the internal winning combination in the general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, a change in the lamp state, and S
T lamp 23, auxiliary period display LED lamp 112L-1
12 shows changes in the aspect of 12R.

First, the lamp state will be described. The information indicated by the lamp state is the auxiliary period display LED lamp 11
Used for control of 2L to 112R. Lamp status includes
There are a state A, a state B, and a state C. The state B indicates the state of the game internally won as “the small part of cherry” in the “stop operation assisting period” and the state of the game internally won as “the small part of watermelon” in the “normal period”. That is, in the game in the state B, there is a possibility that the “stop operation assisting period” may occur or end. The state A indicates a state of the “stop operation assisting period” excluding the period of the state B. Therefore, in the state A game, when the internal win of the “bell small role” is made, the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning is notified. The state C is the state B in the "normal period".
Shows the state during the period excluding the period. The “stop operation assisting period” includes a state A and a state B. Also,
The “normal period” is composed of a state B and a state C.

In the game (1), a lottery process for determining whether to internally win the “watermelon small role” and to “generate” the “stop operation assisting period” (ST in FIG. 24 described later)
By winning the "occurrence" in 44), the "stop operation assisting period" occurs. Since the game (1) is a game in which the “watermelon small role” is internally won and a “stop operation assisting period” may occur, the game (1) enters the state B, and all the assisting period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned on. Blinks, and the player expects the occurrence of the “stop operation assisting period”. When game (1) ends,
All of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off and the ST lamp 23 is turned on, and the player recognizes that the "stop operation auxiliary period" has occurred.

In game (2), “stop operation assisting period”
Has been internally elected to "Bell Small Role". The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R notify the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the "small part of the bell". When the game (2) ends, the auxiliary period display LE
The D lamps 112L to 112R are all turned off.

In the game (3), no winning prize is internally won, and the game is "out". Auxiliary period display L
The ED lamps 112L to 112R remain off.

In the game (4), a lottery process for deciding whether to internally win the “cherry small role” and “end” the “stop operation assisting period” (ST4 in FIG. 24 described later)
In 3), the "stop operation assisting period" continues without winning the "end". Since the game (4) is a game in which “the small role of cherry” is internally won and the “stop assisting period” may end, the game (4) enters the state B, and the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all set. Flashes,
The player expects that the “stop operation assistance period” will not end. When the game (4) ends, all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off.
The ST lamp 23 maintains the lit state. Since the player maintains the state in which the ST lamp 23 is lit, the player recognizes that the “stop operation assisting period” has continued without ending.

In the game (5), the internal winning of “the small part of cherry” is won, and the “stop” is determined in the lottery for determining whether or not the “stop operation assisting period” is to be ended.
The “stop operation assisting period” ends, and the “normal operation period” starts.
In the game (5), we were internally elected to "Cherry Small Role"
Since the game has a possibility that the “stop operation assisting period” may end, the state B is set, all the auxiliary period indicating LED lamps 112L to 112R blink, and the player does not end the “stop operation assisting period”. Expect for When the game (5) ends, the auxiliary period display LED lamp 1
12L-112R are all turned off and ST lamp 23
Goes off, and the player recognizes that the “stop operation assisting period” has ended.

In the game (6), no winning prize is internally won, and the result is “losing”. Auxiliary period display L
The ED lamps 112L to 112R remain off.

In the game (7), by internally winning the “watermelon small part” and not winning the “occurrence” in the lottery for determining whether or not to “generate” the “stop operation assistance period” , The “stop operation assisting period” has not occurred. In game (7), we were internally elected to "watermelon small role",
Since the game has a possibility that the “stop operation assisting period” may occur, the state is changed to the state B, and the auxiliary period indicating LED lamps 112L to 112R are all blinking. Expect for When the game (7) ends, the player recognizes that the “stop operation assistance period” has not occurred since the ST lamp 23 does not light.

In the game (8), the player is internally elected as a “bell role” in the “normal period”. Auxiliary period display LE
The D lamps 112L to 112R do not notify the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the "small part of the bell", and keep all the lights off.

Here, as described later, the lamp states (states A to C) shown in FIG. 4 include the lamp states indicated by the lamp state commands (ST72 and ST73 in FIG. 27) transmitted by the main control circuit 71, and Control RAM 76 of sub-control circuit 72
Does not always match the lamp status stored in the lamp status storage area in the table. The information indicated by the lamp state command and the information stored in the lamp state storage area indicate either the state A or the state C, but do not indicate the state B. Note that the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state A during the “stop operation assisting period”, and transmits a lamp state command indicating the state C during the “normal period”. The lamp state shown in FIG.
In order to control the D lamps 112L to 112R, the sub CPU of the sub control circuit 72 is controlled based on the information indicated by the lamp status command and the information stored in the lamp status storage area.
74 include those determined (ST129 in FIG. 33).

Specifically, at the start of the game (1),
The main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state A. During the game (1), information indicating the state C is stored in the lamp state storage area. At the start of the game (2) to the game (4), the main control circuit 71
A lamp status command indicating the status A is transmitted. In the games (2) to (4), information indicating the state A is stored in the lamp state storage area. Games (5)
Is started, the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state C. Until the game (5) ends, information indicating the state A is stored in the lamp state storage area. At the start of the game (6) to the game (8), the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state C. In the game (6) to the game (8), information indicating the state C is stored in the lamp state storage area.

Next, a lighting mode of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 5 shows the “stop operation assisting period”.
Auxiliary period display LE when "Bell Small Role" is internally won
Aspects of the D lamps 112L to 112R, specifically, FIG.
The mode in the game (2) will be described. In addition,
FIG. 5 shows a state when the operation of the start lever 6 (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”) is performed.

In the example shown in (1), the left auxiliary period display L
The ED lamp 112L is turned on to inform that the left stop button 7L must be operated (hereinafter, referred to as "forward push") as the first stop operation in order to achieve the winning of "the small part of the bell". . In the example shown in (2), the central auxiliary period display LED lamp 112C is turned on to notify that the central stop button 7C should be operated (hereinafter, referred to as "middle press") as the first stop operation. In the example shown in (3), the right auxiliary period display LED lamp 112R is turned on to notify that the right stop button 7R should be operated (hereinafter, referred to as "reverse push") as the first stop operation.

In the present embodiment, when the "small part of the bell" is internally won, each of the "first stop operation", the "second stop operation", and the "third stop operation" is set to one of the valid states. Even if it is performed when “Bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2)” reaches the position of the line, the winning of “Bell small role” is not necessarily established. Specifically, after being internally elected to "Small Role of Bell",
One of the table numbers "1" to "3" of the "stop control table" described later is selected. For each selected table number, the "stop operation order" that can realize the winning of the "bell role", that is, "forward push", "middle push" or "reverse push" is predetermined. In the "stop operation assisting period", the "stop operation order" for establishing the winning of the "small part of the bell" is notified, so that the player can reliably win the prize without performing "pushing". It can be established.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a case where the player is internally elected as “the small part of cherry” during the “stop operation assisting period” or the case where the internal part is elected as “the small part of watermelon” during the “normal period”. 4 shows aspects of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R in the fourth game (1), the game (4), the game (5), and the game (7). In FIG. 6, all of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink, indicating that the internal winning has been achieved in “the small role of cherry” or “the small role of watermelon”.

FIG. 7 shows a game that was not internally won in “the small role of cherry” or “the small role of bell” in the “stop operation assisting period”, and the “watermelon small role” in the “normal period”.
And the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R between the game and the game that was not internally won
Is shown. Specifically, the modes in the game (3), the game (6), and the game (8) in FIG. 4 are shown. In FIG. 7, all of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the probability of being internally won for the “bell role” in the “general gaming state” and the “general gaming state during BB” (hereinafter referred to as “internal probability”)
The expected value of the number of medals awarded to the player when the winning of "Small part of bell" is established will be described.

FIG. 8 shows that the game is performed when the internal probability of “Small Bell” in the “general game state” of the “Normal Period” and “Stop Operation Assistance Period” and the winning of “Small Bell” are established. Shows the expected value of the number of medals given to the player for one medal bet.

In the “normal period”, the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” is about “１ ／”. As aforementioned,
When the small win of the “bell” is internally won, three table numbers corresponding to the “stop control table” in which the “order of stop operations” necessary for establishing the winning are selected. Therefore, the “internal probability” including the “order of the stop operation” is “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” approximately “1 /
By multiplying “3” by the probability of selecting one of the table numbers (hereinafter referred to as “selection probability”) “1/3”, each becomes approximately “1/9”.

[0105] A "small part of the bell" that can establish a prize by "forward pressing", a "small part of the bell" that can establish a prize by "middle pressing", or a prize is established by "reverse pressing" With the winning of the “Small Role of Bell”, the “expected value” of the number of medals given to the player for one medal bet on the game is “internal probability” × “selection probability”, respectively. It is calculated by × “1 / betting number” × “1 / type of“ stop operation order ”” × “payout number”. Specifically, the “expected value” of each of the “small part of the bell” that can establish a prize by “forward push”, “middle push” or “reverse push” is “1/3” × “1 / 3 "x
By calculating “１ ／” × “１ ／” × “9”, it becomes “1/9”. Therefore, the “expected value” including the above three “bell role” is “１ ／”. That is, in the “normal period”, “3”
If you play a game by betting "medals", about "1" medals will be paid out, provided that the "expected value" is when the winning of "small part of bell" is won Only in the case of winning the other small role winning,
Not considered.

In the “stop operation assisting period”, the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” is about “1” as in the “normal period”.
/ 3 ”. In the“ stop operation assisting period ”, when the“ winning part of the bell ”is internally won, the“ stop operation order ”necessary for establishing a prize, that is,“ forward push ”,“ middle push ” ”Or“ reverse push ”is notified, and a winning can be reliably established. Therefore, "Small role of bell" that can win a prize by "forward push", "Small role of bell" that can win a prize by "middle push", or win by "reverse push" Since the “type of stop order” is “1” for each of the winning combinations of “Bell Small Role” that can be performed, the number of medals awarded to the player per one medal bet on the game is “ The “expected value” is about “１ ／”. Therefore, the “expected value” including the three “bell role” is about “1”. That is, in the "stop operation assisting period", when a game is played by betting "3" medals for one game, about "3" medals are paid out in one game. For this reason, in the "stop operation assisting period", the player can proceed with the game without decreasing the number of medals possessed.

FIG. 9 shows that the internal probability of “the small part of the bell” and the winning of the “small part of the bell” in the “normal game state during BB” in the “normal period” and the “stop operation auxiliary period” are established. Indicates the expected value of the number of medals given to the player for one medal bet on the game.

In the “normal period”, the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” is about “1 / 1.2”. The “internal probability” including the “order of the stop operation” includes the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” about “1 / 1.2” and the “selection probability” of “1/2”.
By multiplying by 3 ”, each becomes about“ 1 / 3.6 ”
Becomes

The “expected value” of the number of medals given to a player for one medal bet on a game is “internal probability” × “selection probability” × “1 / number of bets” × “1 / It is calculated by "type of" stop operation order "" x "payout number",
"1 / 1.2" x "1/3" x "1/3" x "1/3"
X "9" is calculated, which is approximately "1 / 3.6". Therefore,
The “expected value” including three “bell small roles” having different “orders of stop operations” necessary for establishing a prize is approximately “1 / 1.2”. That is, in the "normal period", if a player plays a game by betting "3" medals for one game, about "2.5" medals will be paid out. However, the above-mentioned “expected value” assumes only the case where the winning of “the small part of the bell” is achieved, and does not consider the case where the winning of another small part is achieved.

In the “stop operation assisting period”, the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” is about “1” as in the “normal period”.
/1.2 ". In the" stop operation assisting period ", when the" winning of the bell "is internally won, the" stop operation order "required to establish a prize, that is," forward push ",
Either “middle push” or “reverse push” is notified, and a winning can be reliably established. Therefore, "Bell small role" that can win a prize by "forward push",
For each of the "Small part of bell" that can win a prize by "middle push" or the "Small part of bell" that can win a prize by "reverse push",
Since the “type of stop order” is “1”, the “expected value” of the number of medals given to the player per one medal bet on the game is about “1 / 1.2”. . Therefore, the “expected value” including the three “bell role” is about “2.5”.
Becomes That is, in the “stop operation assisting period”,
If a player plays a game by betting "3" medals for one game, about "7.5" medals will be paid out in one game. Therefore, in the “stop operation assisting period”, the player can acquire more medals.

FIG. 10 shows a main control circuit 71 for controlling a game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Based on the auxiliary period display L
The circuit configuration including the ED lamps 112L to 112R, the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the effect reel 115, and the like is shown.

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

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

In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a mode of stopping the main reel according to the operation of the stop button are determined. Stop control table (FIGS. 13 to 1)
5), various control commands for transmitting to the sub-control circuit 72 are stored. This command includes
There are "internal winning combination and operation flag command", "lamp status command", "winning combination command", "all main reel stop command" and the like. These commands will be described later.

In the circuit of FIG. 10, various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9) are used as main actuators whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 30.
c, WIN lamp 17, BB game state LED 25, RB
Game state LED 26, re-game display LED 27, game stop display LED 28) and various display units (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20)
And a hopper (including a drive unit for payout) 40 as a game value providing means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command of the hopper drive circuit 41, and rotating the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. There are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to be driven.

Further, stepping motors 49L, 49
A motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display unit drive circuit 48 for driving and controlling various display units are I / O. O port 38
Is connected to the output section of the CPU 31 via the. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal required for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes start switches 6S, 1-B
ET switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, maximum BE
There are a T switch 13, a C / P switch 14, an inserted medal sensor 22S, a main reel stop signal circuit 46, a main reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These too
It is connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.

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

In the circuit shown in FIG.
Generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined from the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32 using the random numbers sampled in this manner. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

After the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written to a predetermined area of the RAM 33. . Reset pulses are obtained from the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the main reel position detection circuit 50. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0”. As a result, RA
In M33, a count value corresponding to a rotation position within one rotation of each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stored.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 for associating the rotational positions of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reel. In this symbol table, the main reels 3L, 3L,
A code number sequentially assigned to each of the fixed rotation pitches of 3C and 3R is associated with a symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each code number.

Further, in the ROM 32, a winning symbol combination table is stored. In the winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to at the time of stop control of the left main reel 3L, the center main reel 3C, and the right main reel 3R, and at the time of performing a winning check after stopping all the main reels.

When an internal winning is performed by the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU
31 is a main reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on an operation signal sent from the main reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the selected "stop control table". Is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

In the stop mode indicating the winning of the internally won winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S
Counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. Thereby, C
PU 31 is connected to hopper 4 via hopper drive circuit 41.
0 is stopped, and the “medal payout process” ends.

FIG. 11 shows the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 7
2 and the actuator connected thereto.

The sub-control circuit 72 includes a microcomputer (called a sub-microcomputer) 7 arranged on a circuit board different from the circuit board on which the main control circuit 71 is arranged.
3 as a main component, and a driving circuit for driving an actuator and the like are added thereto. The sub microcomputer 73 performs a control operation in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and includes a CPU (sub CPU) 74, a program ROM 75 and a control RAM 76 as storage means. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a random number sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on an operation program of the sub CPU 74.

The program ROM 75 of the sub-microcomputer 73 stores a symbol table of the effect reel 115, data for controlling the effect reel 115 (number of rotations, rotation direction, and the like). Control RAM 7
6 stores data indicating a current gaming state, an internal winning combination, a winning combination, and the like. Also, the program ROM 75
Stores a main reel symbol table and a winning symbol combination table.

In the circuit of FIG. 11, the ST lamp 23, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, the left effect LED lamp 113A, 113B, 113C, right effect LED lamps 114A, 114B, 114C, three-color LED lamps 136L, 136C, 136R, and sub-stepping motor 11 for rotationally driving effect reel 115.
5S, a speaker 21 connected to a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier, and a reel lamp 121. Furthermore, sound source I
The C78, the LED drive circuit 145, the effect motor drive circuit 146, and the reel lamp drive circuit 147 are connected to the sub CPU 74 via the OUT port 80. These control the operation of each actuator in response to a control signal such as a drive command output from the sub CPU 74. The LED driving circuit 145, based on the control command transmitted from the sub CPU 74, the ST lamp 23, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L, 112C, 112R,
Left production LED lamps 113A, 113B, 113
C, right production LED lamps 114A, 114B, 11
4C and 3-color LED lamps 136L, 136C, 13
Control the operation of 6R.

Auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L, 11
2C, 112R, the left effect LED lamp 113C, and the right effect LED lamp 114C are configured to emit red light. The left effect LED lamp 113B and the right effect LED lamp 114B are configured to emit yellow light. The left effect LED lamp 113A and the right effect LED lamp 114A are configured to emit green light. The three-color LED lamp is “Red LE
D, "green LED" and "blue LED". By controlling the light emission operation of the “red LED”, “green LED” and “blue LED”, the respective stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are set to “red”, “green”,
It appears to glow in any of "blue", "yellow", "light blue", "purple", and "white".

In this embodiment, the input signal necessary for the sub-microcomputer 73 to generate the control signal is only the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. Here, the command is transmitted in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and is not transmitted from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71. That is, the sub control circuit 7
2 does not transmit data to the main control circuit 71.

After the rotation of the effect reel 115 starts,
The number of drive pulses supplied to each of the sub-stepping motors 115S is counted, and the counted value is stored in the control RAM 76.
Is written to a predetermined area. A reset pulse is obtained from the effect reel 115 for each rotation, and these pulses are supplied to the sub CPU via the effect reel position detection circuit 148.
74 is input. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the control RAM 76 is cleared to “0”. Thereby, the control RAM
The count value corresponding to the rotation position within one rotation of the effect reel 115 is stored in 76.

A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the program ROM 75 for associating the rotation position of the effect reel 115 with the symbols and the like as described above. In this symbol table, the effect reel 11 is determined based on the rotation position at which the reset pulse is generated.
The code numbers sequentially assigned for each of the five fixed rotation pitches are associated with a symbol code indicating a symbol or the like provided corresponding to each code number.

[Main control circuit] Next, the "table number" selected when the "small part of the bell" is internally won,
The relationship between the "order of the stop operation" and the success or failure of the winning of "the small part of the bell" will be described with reference to FIG.

The table numbers "1" to "3" are selected in a "stop control table selection process" (FIG. 28), which will be described later, when the "winner of the bell" is internally won.
The ROM 32 is provided with a "stop control table" (FIGS. 13 to 15 described later) corresponding to each table number. When the table number “1” is selected, the winning of “the small part of the bell” can be established only when the “forward push” is performed. When the table number “2” is selected, only when “middle press” is performed, the winning of “the small part of the bell” can be established. When the table number "3" is selected, the winning of "the small part of the bell" can be established only when the "reverse push" is performed. As described above, by selecting the table number, the “order of the stop operation” necessary for establishing the winning of “the small part of the bell” is determined.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15, the "stop control table" which is referred to when the "small win of the bell" is internally won will be described.

The "stop control table" contains "forward push",
Each of the main reels 3 corresponds to “middle push” and “reverse push”.
"Stop operation position" and "stop control position" of L, 3C, 3R
Are shown. The “stop operation position” indicates that each main reel 3
L, 3C, 3R, stop buttons 7L,
When 7C and 7R are operated, the code number of the symbol located on the center line 8c is shown. The “stop control position” represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the main reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. Here, in the present embodiment, the so-called “pull-in number” is set to a maximum of “4 frames”. For example, when the "bell" (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) of the code number "04" reaches the position of the center line 8c during rotation of the left main reel 3L, when the stop button 7L is operated, the center line 8c The stop control of the left main reel 3L can be performed such that the "JAC" (symbol 97 in FIG. 2) of the code number "08" is stopped and displayed at the position of ".

FIG. 13 shows that the character has been internally elected to “the small part of the bell”
The "stop control table" used when "1" is selected as the table number is shown. In the “stop control table” shown in FIG. 13, the “stop control position” of the left main reel 3L is “stop control position” even if the “stop operation position” is the same if the “stop operation order” is different. Are different. Specifically, in the case of "middle push" and "reverse push",
The "stop control position" of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the "stop operation position" is the same, but in the case of "forward push", the "stop control position" is the same as in the case of "middle push" and "reverse push". different. Regarding the center main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, even if the “order of stop operation” is different,
The "stop control position" corresponding to the "stop operation" is the same.

[0138] The "stop control table" shown in FIG.
Is configured to be able to achieve winning. Further, in the case where "middle pressing" or "reverse pressing" is performed, even if correct "eye pressing" is performed, it is not possible to establish a winning of "small part of bell".

Specifically, when "forward push" is performed, the "bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -bell-bell" is always lined up along the cross-down line 8a, so that "the small part of the bell"
Winning is established. When "middle push" or "reverse push" is performed, the left main reel 3L is, as a rule, in the middle of the left main display window 4L, and in the center main reel 3C, in the middle of the center main display window 4C, and in the right main reel. In the reel 3R, the right main display window 4R
Is stopped so that the "bell" is positioned at the lower stage, and the winning of the "small part of the bell" is not established.

In the case of "forward push", the "stop control position" of the left main reel 3L is the code number "01", "0".
3 "," 08 "," 10 "," 13 "or" 18 "In the symbol row shown in Fig. 2," bells "are arranged on the symbols corresponding to these. That is, in the case of "forward push", when the left main reel 3L stops, "bell" is always displayed on the upper stage of the left main display window 4L. In the left main reel 3L, in the case of "middle push" or "reverse push", a code number similar to "forward push" is not displayed in the "stop control position" corresponding to each "stop operation position". . That is, in the case of "middle push" or "reverse push", when the left main reel 3L stops, "bell" is not displayed in the upper part of the left main display window 4L.

"Stop control position" of the central main reel 3C
Is the code number “0” regardless of the “order of stop operation”.
1 "," 06 "," 10 "," 14 ", or" 18 ".
"Bell". That is, when the central main reel 3C is stopped, "bell" is always displayed in the middle of the central main display window 4C in any of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push". .

The “stop control position” of the right main reel 3R is
Regardless of the “order of stop operation”, the code number “0”
4 "," 09 "," 13 "," 17 ", or" 20 "In the symbol row shown in Fig. 2," bells "are arranged below the corresponding symbols. That is, when the main reel 3R on the right is stopped, "forward push"
In both cases of “middle push” and “reverse push”, “bell” is always displayed in the lower part of the right main display window 4R.

As described above, when the internal winning of the “bell small role” and the table number “1” is selected,
By performing “forward push”, “bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -bell-bell” is always along the cross-down line 8a.
Are lined up, and the winning prize of "Small Role of Bell" is established. "Middle press"
Alternatively, when "reverse push" is performed, "Bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -Bell-Bell" does not line up along the winning line, and the winning of "Small part of Bell" is not established. That is,
Only when the "forward push" is performed, the winning of the "small part of the bell" is permitted.

FIG. 14 shows that the character has been internally elected to “the small part of the bell”
The "stop control table" used when "2" is selected as the table number is shown. In the "stop control table" shown in FIG. 14, in the case of "forward push" and "reverse push", the "stop control position" of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the "stop operation position" is the same. In the case of “middle push”, the “stop control position” is different from the case of “forward push” and “reverse push”. Regarding the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, the "stop control position" corresponding to the "stop operation" is the same even when the "stop operation order" is different.

In the "stop control table" shown in FIG.
As described above, by performing the “middle press”, it is possible to achieve the winning of “the small part of the bell”. Also, if you perform "forward push" or "reverse push",
Even if the correct "pushing" is performed, it is configured such that the winning of "the small part of the bell" cannot be established.

More specifically, in the case of "middle press", the "stop control position" corresponding to each "stop operation position" of the left main reel 3L is the same as in the case of "forward push" in FIG. In the case of "forward push" or "reverse push", the "stop control position" of the left main reel 3L is the same as the case of "middle push" or "reverse push" in FIG. Therefore, when "Bell Small" is internally won and "2" is selected as the table number,
When the left main reel 3L is stopped by performing the "middle press", "bell" is always displayed on the upper stage of the left main display window 4L. Further, when “forward push” or “reverse push” is performed, “bell” is not displayed in the upper part of the left main display window 4L.

Each “stop operation position” of the central main reel 3C
Are the same as those of the main reel 3C at the center in FIG. Therefore, the central main reel 3
When C stops, "bell" is always displayed in the middle of the center main reel 3C in any of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push".

The "stop control position" corresponding to each "stop operation position" of the right main reel 3R is the right main reel 3R in FIG.
It is the same as that of R. Therefore, when the right main reel 3R stops, "bell" is always displayed in the lower part of the right main display window 4R in any of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push". .

As described above, when the internal win for the “bell role” and “2” is selected as the table number,
By performing “middle press”, “bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -bell-bell” is always along the cross-down line 8a.
Are lined up, and the winning prize of "Small Role of Bell" is established. "Forward push"
Alternatively, when "reverse push" is performed, "Bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -Bell-Bell" does not line up along the winning line, and the winning of "Small part of Bell" is not established. That is,
Only when the “middle press” is performed, the winning of the “small part of the bell” is permitted.

FIG. 15 shows an internal election for “the small part of the bell”
The "stop control table" used when "3" is selected as the table number is shown. In the "stop control table" shown in FIG. 15, in the case of "forward push" and "middle push", the "stop control position" of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the "stop operation position" is the same. In the case of “reverse push”, the “stop control position” is different from the case of “forward push” and “middle push”. Regarding the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, the "stop control position" corresponding to the "stop operation" is the same even when the "stop operation order" is different.

In the "stop control table" shown in FIG.
As described above, by performing the "reverse push", the winning of "the small part of the bell" can be established. In addition, when you perform "forward push" or "middle push",
Even if the correct "pushing" is performed, it is configured such that the winning of "the small part of the bell" cannot be established.

Specifically, in the case of "reverse push", the "stop control position" corresponding to each "stop operation position" of the left main reel 3L is the same as in the case of "forward push" in FIG. . In the case of "forward push" or "middle push", the "stop control position" of the left main reel 3L is the same as the case of "middle push" or "reverse push" in FIG. Therefore, when "Bell Small" is internally won and "2" is selected as the table number,
When the left main reel 3L is stopped by performing the "reverse push", "bell" is always displayed on the upper stage of the left main display window 4L. In addition, when “forward pressing” or “middle pressing” is performed, “bell” is not displayed in the upper part of the left main display window 4L.

"Stop control position" of the central main reel 3C
Are the same as those of the main reel 3C at the center in FIG.
Therefore, when the central main reel 3C is stopped, "bell" is always displayed in the middle stage of the central main reel 3C in any of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push".

The “stop control position” of the right main reel 3R is
This is the same as that of the right main reel 3R in FIG. Therefore, when the right main reel 3R stops, "forward push"
In both cases of “middle push” and “reverse push”, “bell” is always displayed in the lower part of the right main display window 4R.

As described above, when the internal winning of the "bell role" and the table number "3" is selected,
By performing “reverse push”, “bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -bell-bell” is always along the cross-down line 8a.
Are lined up, and the winning prize of "Small Role of Bell" is established. "Forward push"
Alternatively, when the "middle press" is performed, "Bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -Bell-Bell" does not line up along the winning line, and the winning of "Small Role of Bell" is not established. That is,
Only when the "reverse push" is performed, the winning of the "small part of the bell" is permitted.

Here, in the embodiment, the “order of stop operation” necessary for establishing the winning of “the small part of watermelon” is
These are “forward push”, “middle push” and “reverse push”. That is, the success or failure of the winning of the “watermelon small role” is not affected by the “order of the stop operation”. The stop control table referred to when another winning combination is internally won can be arbitrarily configured.

FIG. 16 shows that the character has been internally elected to “the small part of the bell”
This shows a symbol that is stopped and displayed when the table number “1” is selected and “push in order” and “appropriate push” are performed. “Appropriate pressing” refers to a stop operation of the main reel without performing “push”.

During the rotation of all the main reels shown in (1), by "forward pushing" and "appropriately pushing" each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, as shown in (2), the cross-down line 8a is formed. "Bell-Bell-Bell" are lined up along. When the main reel shown in (2) is stopped, the display of symbols other than the "bell" displayed in each of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is omitted. The mode of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R when all the main reels rotate during the "stop operation auxiliary period" is as shown in (1) of FIG. In addition, when the table number “2” is selected and “middle press” is performed, and when the table number “3” is selected and “reverse press” is performed, similarly, along the cross-down line 8a, "Bell-bell-bell".

FIG. 17 shows that the character has been internally elected to “the small part of the bell”
This shows a symbol that is stopped and displayed when the table number “1” is selected and “middle press” or “reverse press” and “appropriate press” are performed.

When all the main reels are rotated as shown in (1), "middle push" or "reverse push" and "appropriate push" are performed, and as shown in (2), the left main display window 4L is in the middle stage. "Bell" is displayed in principle. “Bell” is displayed in the middle part of the central main display window 4C and in the lower part of the right main display window 4R, respectively. That is, "bell-bell-bell" does not line up along the active line. When the main reel is stopped as shown in (2), each of the main display windows 4L, 4
Illustration of symbols other than "bell" displayed in C and 4R is omitted. When the table number “2” is selected and “forward push” or “reverse push” is performed, and when the table number “3” is selected and “forward push” or “middle push” is performed, Similarly, "bell-bell-bell" does not line up along the effective line.

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

First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step [hereinafter, referred to as ST] 1). Specifically, initialization of the contents stored in the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the contents stored in the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (ST2). Specifically, data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, parameters necessary for the next game are written in the writing area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, and the like. I do.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay has been won in the previous game (ST3). This determination is "YE
S ", the medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST
4) The process proceeds to ST6. When the determination in ST3 is “NO”, the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switch 1
It is determined whether or not there is an input from 1, 12, 13 (S
T5). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST6, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST3.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (ST6). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the last game started (ST7), and if this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST9 and "NO". In the case of, the process proceeds to ST8. In the process of ST8, "game start waiting time digestion process" is performed. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation of starting a game by a player is performed until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game started.

Next, the CPU 31 performs a main reel rotation process (ST9), and at the same time, extracts a random number for lottery from a random number in the range of "0" to "16383" (ST10). Set (ST11). ST10
Are used in the probability lottery process described below. The one game monitoring timer in the process of ST11 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the main reel without depending on the stop operation of the stop button by the player.

In the process of ST12 in FIG.
Performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of ST10. This probability lottery process uses a probability lottery table according to the game state, determines whether the random number value belongs to a random number value range of a winning combination, and determines an internal winning combination (establishment flag). . For example, the probability of being internally won for “watermelon small role” is “100/1638”
4 ”. The probability of being internally won as“ the small part of cherry ”is“ 100/16384 ”. Here, in a game that is executed after the internal winning combination is determined as BB and before the BB winning is established, the CPU 31 indicates that the BB has been won except when the internal winning has been achieved for another winning combination. Allow the symbol combinations to line up on the active line. Next, the CPU 31 performs a “stop operation assisting period selection process” described later with reference to FIG. 24 (ST13). This S
In the process of T13, a “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” indicating whether or not the current time is the “stop operation auxiliary period” is set;
Perform processing such as clearing. When the “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” is set, it indicates that the current period is the “stop operation auxiliary period”, and when it is cleared, it indicates that the current period is the “normal period”. Here, the stop operation auxiliary period operation flag is set or maintained over a plurality of games. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “lamp state selection process” described later with reference to FIG. 27 (ST14). This ST14
In the process (1), a process of transmitting a “lamp state command” indicating the lamp state (state A or state C) to the sub control circuit 72 is performed. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “stop control table selection process” described later with reference to FIG. 28 (ST
15).

Next, a "stop control table number command" including information on the table number determined in the process of ST15 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST16), and "main effect selection process" is performed (ST17). . In the “main-side effect selection process”, items related to the effect by the effect reel 115 directly controlled by the sub-control circuit 72 are determined. For example, after all the main reels have stopped, the effect time on the effect reel 115 (hereinafter referred to as “effect time”) is determined. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a "main reel stop process" described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 (ST18), and determines whether all the main reels have stopped (ST19). If this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST18, and if “YES”,
An "all main reel stop command" indicating that all the main reels have stopped is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST20).

In the process of ST21 in FIG.
Performs a winning search. The winning search is the main display window 4L, 4
This is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination based on the symbol stop mode in C and 4R. Specifically, the winning combination is identified based on the code numbers of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST22). If the determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST23). If the determination in ST22 is "YES", credit or payout of medals is performed according to the gaming state (ST24). Subsequently, a “winning combination command” indicating a winning combination is transmitted (ST25), and “lock time processing” is performed (ST26). In the “lock time process”, the operation for starting the next game is invalidated until all the main reels have stopped and until the “effect time” has elapsed. Specifically, the operation of the start lever 6 is invalidated. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “WIN lamp lighting process” (ST27), and transmits a “1 game end command” indicating that one game has ended (ST2).
8). In the “WIN lamp lighting process”, a process of turning on the WIN lamp 17 is performed under a predetermined condition after the “production time” elapses.

In the process of ST29 in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the game is in the BB game state or the RB game state. If the determination is "YES", a "game number check process" of BB or RB is performed (ST30). In the case of the BB gaming state, in the “game number checking process”, the number of times the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the BB normal gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked. In the RB gaming state, in the number-of-games checking process, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state and R
The number of games in the B game state is checked.

Next, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state has ended (ST31). Specifically, in the BB gaming state, whether the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third RB gaming state,
Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the number of games is 30 in the normal game state during BB. If it is an RB gaming state other than the BB gaming state, it is determined whether the number of winnings is eight or the number of games is twelve. If the determination in ST31 is "YES", the RA at the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is set.
M33 is cleared (ST32). Subsequently, the “BB end command” or the “RB end command” is
(ST33). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “BB gaming state” has ended (ST34). If this determination is "YES", the "stop operation auxiliary period operation flag" is cleared (ST35), and the process proceeds to ST36.
If the determination in ST34 is "NO", the process proceeds to ST36.

In the process of ST36, the CPU 31 performs a game state changing process. In the game state change process, the RAM 3
The information indicating the current game state stored in the game state storage area in No. 3 is changed. Specifically, the probability lottery process (ST
In the case of internal winning in BB or RB in 12),
Information indicating the game state of the inside of BB or RB is set in the game state storage area. When the winning of the BB is established, information indicating the general gaming state during the BB is set. When the winning of the RB is established, information indicating the RB gaming state is set. At the end of the BB normal game state, information indicating the RB game state is set. At the end of the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, information indicating the BB normal gaming state is set. BB
At the end of the gaming state or the RB gaming state, information indicating a general gaming state is set. The information stored in the gaming state storage area is used for selecting a probability lottery table used in the probability lottery process and the like. After the processing of ST36, ST
Move to the processing of 2.

FIG. 22 shows that a "stop operation assisting period" is generated.
The lottery table used to end (continue) is shown. This lottery table is stored in the ROM 32.

FIG. 22A shows a lottery table for generating a stop operation assistance period. This lottery table is used to determine whether or not to generate a “stop operation assisting period” based on random number extraction in the “normal period”.
The random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “127” is “0”
If it is in the range of ~ "42", it will be "winning",
A “stop operation assistance period” occurs. Random value is "43" ~
If it is within the range of “127”, it will be “out”,
The "stop operation assisting period" does not occur, and the "normal period" is maintained. The stop operation assistance period generation table is used in the process of ST63 in FIG. 26 described later.

FIG. 22 (2) shows a lottery table for ending the stop operation assisting period. This lottery table is used to determine whether to end (continue) the “stop operation assist period” based on the random number extraction in the “stop operation assist period”. If the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “127” is within the range of “0” to “42”, it is “winning”, and the “stop operation assisting period” ends. If the random number is in the range of "43" to "127", the result is "missing" and the "stop operation assisting period" continues. The table for ending the stop operation assistance period is described in ST53 of FIG.
Used in the processing of.

Next, the table number selection table stored in the ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIG. This table is used to determine the table number when the “small part of the bell” is internally won in the “stop operation assisting period”. Specifically, it is used in the process of ST83 in FIG. 28 described later. “0”
Random numbers extracted from the range of “16383” are “0”
If it is within the range of "5460", "1" is selected as the table number. The random number value is "5461"
If it is within the range of "10921", "2" is selected as the table number. The random value is "10922"
If it is within the range of "16383" to "3383", "3" is selected as the table number.

Next, the "stop operation assisting period selection process" will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the "BB / RB internal hitting gaming state", the "BB gaming state", or the "RB gaming state" (ST4).
1). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST45, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST42. S
In the process at T42, it is determined whether or not the “stop operation assist period operation flag” is set, that is, whether or not the current time is the “stop operation assist period”. The determination of ST42 is "YE
In the case of "S", a "stop operation assisting period end lottery process" described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed (ST43), and "N"
In the case of "O", a "stop operation assisting period generation lottery process" described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed (ST44). Subsequently, an “internal winning combination and operation flag command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST45). This command is
12 includes information on the internal winning combination determined in the process of No. 12 and information indicating whether or not the “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” is set. Subsequently, the CPU 31 proceeds to ST31 of FIG.
It returns to the process of 14.

Next, the "stop operation assisting period end lottery process" will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in the probability lottery process (ST12 in FIG. 19), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning of the “cherry small combination” has been made (ST51). This determination is "Y
If "ES", the process proceeds to ST52, and if "NO", the process returns to ST45 in Fig. 24. In the process of ST52, one random number is extracted from the range of "0" to "127". Subsequently, a stop operation assisting period end lottery table (FIG. 22 (2)) is set (ST53), and it is determined whether or not the end has been won (ST54). If it is in the range of “0” to “42”, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and if the determination in ST54 is “YES”,
"Stop operation assist period operation flag" is cleared (ST5).
5) The process proceeds to ST45 in FIG. If the determination in ST54 is "NO", the process moves to ST45 in FIG.
Here, the process of ST55 is performed after the start operation is performed (the determination of ST6 in FIG. 18 is “YES”) and before the process of stopping the main reel (ST18 in FIG. 19). Therefore, in the embodiment, at the start of the game, the “normal period”
Is shifted to the "stop operation assisting period". In addition,
The transition from the "stop operation assisting period" to the "normal period" is also performed at the start of the game (ST65 in FIG. 26 described later).

Here, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 25, whether to end (continue) the “stop operation assisting period” is determined based on the result of the random number extraction. Cherry's Small Role "
The “stop operation assisting period” may always end.

Next, the "stop operation assisting period generating lottery process" will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in the probability lottery process (ST12 in FIG. 19), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the "watermelon small win" has been internally won (ST61). This determination is "YE
If “S”, the process proceeds to ST62, and if “NO”, the process returns to ST45 in Fig. 24. In the process of ST62, one random number is extracted from the range of “0” to “127”. Subsequently, a lottery table for generating a stop operation assisting period (FIG. 22 (1)) is set (ST63), and it is determined whether or not the end is a win (ST64). If it is in the range of “0” to “42”, it is determined that the winning is achieved, and if the determination in ST64 is “YES”,
"Stop operation assist period operation flag" is cleared (ST6
5) The process proceeds to ST45 in FIG. If the determination in ST64 is "NO", the process proceeds to ST45 in FIG.

Here, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, whether or not to generate the “stop operation assisting period” is determined based on the result of the random number extraction. A "stop operation assisting period" may always be generated when the "winning" is internally won.

Next, the lamp state selection processing will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the "stop operation assisting period operation flag" is set (ST71). If this determination is "YES", a lamp status command indicating the lamp status A is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST72), and the process returns to ST15 in FIG. S
If the determination in T71 is "NO", a lamp status command indicating the lamp status C is transmitted (ST73), and the process proceeds to S73 in FIG.
It returns to the process of T15. That is, the main control circuit 71 performs the stop operation assisting period selecting process at the start of the game (ST in FIG.
13) After the “stop operation assisting period”, the state A
A sub-control circuit 72 outputs a lamp status command indicating the lamp status C when the lamp status command is cleared.
Send to The sub-control circuit 72 identifies whether or not it is the “stop operation assisting period” based on the lamp state command. After receiving the lamp status command at the start of the game, the sub-control circuit 72 stores information on the lamp status indicated by the lamp status command in the lamp status storage area at the end of the game (ST118 in FIG. 31 described later).

Next, "stop control table selection processing" will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “small combination of bell” (ST81). When this determination is “YES”, the CPU 31 determines “0”
A random number is extracted from the range of “16383” (ST8
2). Subsequently, based on the extracted random number value and the table number selection table (FIG. 23), any one of "1", "2" or "3" is set to about "1 /" as the table number.
3 ", and a corresponding" stop control table "is selected (ST83). Specifically, the random number value is “0” to
In the case of any of “5460”, “1” is selected as the table number. When the random number value is “5461” to “10”
921 "," 2 "is selected as the table number, and the random number is" 10922 "to" 163 ".
83 ”,“ 3 ”is selected as the table number,“ 1 ”as the table number,
When "2" and "3" are selected, the "stop control tables" shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 15, respectively, are selected. If the determination in ST81 is "NO" (the internal winning combination is other than "bell small"), the "stop control table" is selected according to the internal winning combination, the game state, and the like (ST84). S
After the processing in T83 or ST84, the process returns to ST16 in FIG. Here, the processing of ST81 is provided to explain mainly the processing in the case where the internal winning of the "small win of the bell" is performed in the embodiment. Therefore, even when the internal winning combination is other than "the small combination of bells", the random number may be extracted and the "stop control table" may be selected based on the extracted random number value.

Next, the “main reel stop processing” will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is ON, that is, whether or not there is an input from the main reel stop signal circuit 46 (ST91). This determination is "YE
If “S”, the process proceeds to ST93, and if “NO”, it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is “0” (ST).
92). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST93, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST91. ST
In the process of 93, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “small combination of bell”. This determination is “YES”
If so, the process moves to ST96 in FIG. 30, and if "NO", the process moves to ST94. In the process of ST94,
The CPU 31 determines a so-called “slip frame number” from a winning request (internal winning combination) and a stop operation position when a stop operation is performed (ST94), and sets the main reel for the “slip frame number”. After rotating, stop (ST9)
5).

In the process of ST96 in FIG.
Determines whether or not the determination of ST91 or ST92 is "YES" based on the first stop operation. If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST97 and proceeds to “N”.
If "O", the process proceeds to ST104. In the process of ST97, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel corresponding to the first stop operation is the left main reel 3L, that is, whether the "forward push" is performed. Determine if This determination is "YE
S "," stop control table selection processing "(FIG. 2
It is determined whether the table number selected in 8) is "1" (ST98). If this determination is “YES”,
That is, when the table number is “1” and “forward push”, the winning of “the small part of the bell” is permitted, and the “number of sliding frames” is determined so that the winning of the “the small part of the bell” is achieved. (ST99), the process proceeds to ST95 (FIG. 29). Specifically, referring to the column of “left main reel (forward push)” in the “stop control table” shown in FIG.
The "number of sliding frames" is determined based on the difference between the "stop control position" and the "stop control position". When the determination in ST98 is “NO”, that is, when the table number is “2” or “3” and the “order of the stop operation” is “forward push”, the winning of “the small part of the bell” is not permitted. The "number of sliding frames" is determined so that the winning of "the small part of the bell" is not established (ST100), and ST95
Move on to the processing of (FIG. 29).

When the determination in ST97 is "NO", that is, "middle push" or "reverse push", the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel corresponding to the first stop operation is the central main reel 3C, ie, "medium push". Is determined (ST101). When this determination is “YES”,
It is determined whether the table number selected in the "stop control table selection process" (FIG. 28) is "2" (ST102). If this determination is "YES", ST
The process moves to ST99, and if "NO", moves to the process of ST100. "1" is selected as the table number,
When the determination in ST102 is “NO”, in the processing in ST100, the “stop operation position” and the “stop control position” are referred to by referring to the “central main reel” column of the “stop control table” shown in FIG. The "number of sliding frames" is determined based on the difference between.

When the determination in ST101 is "NO", that is, when "reverse push" is performed, the CPU 31 determines whether the table number selected in the "stop control table selection process" (FIG. 28) is "3". Yes (ST10
3). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST99. If “NO”, the process proceeds to ST100.
“1” is selected as the table number, and ST103 is selected.
Is "NO" in the process of ST100, FIG.
The "number of sliding frames" is determined based on the difference between the "stop operation position" and the "stop control position" with reference to the "right main reel" column of the "stop control table" shown in FIG.

When the determination in ST96 is "NO", that is, "the second stop operation" or "the third stop operation", the CPU 31
Indicates the already selected table number and the "first stop operation", that is, the "order of stop operation".
And the main reel corresponding to the stop operation, the "number of sliding frames" is determined (ST104), and the process proceeds to ST95 (FIG. 29). Specifically, with reference to the "stop control table" selected based on the table number, the "stop operation order" and the "number of sliding frames" are determined based on the corresponding main reel. For example, when “1” is selected as the table number and “order of stop operation” is “middle push” or “reverse push”, in the stop processing of the left main reel 3L, the “stop control table” shown in FIG. Refer to the column of "Left main reel (middle press, reverse push)" and "Number of sliding frames"
To determine.

[Sub-control circuit] Next, the control operation of sub-CPU 74 of sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination and an operation flag command have been received (S
T111). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a lamp state command has been received (ST11).
2). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a stop control table number command has been received (ST
113). If this determination is "YES", the lamp status command is stored in the lamp status command storage area of the control RAM 76.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the internal winning combination indicated by the internal winning combination and the operation flag command is “watermelon small combination” or “cherry small combination” (ST115). When this determination is "NO",
, An “order notification process” described next is performed (ST
116), and the process proceeds to ST118. When the determination in ST115 is “YES”, “auxiliary period generation end effect processing” described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed (ST117).
The process moves to ST118. In the processing of ST118, "lamp state rewriting processing" is performed. In the “lamp state rewriting process”, the state A or the state C indicated by the lamp state command
Is stored in the lamp state storage area of the control RAM 76. After the processing of ST118, ST111
Move on to processing.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 to be described later, the processing of ST116 or ST117 ends after the rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is completed.
Therefore, the information indicated by the lamp state command is stored in the lamp state storage area in the "lamp state rewriting process" after all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped, that is, at the end of one game. "Small watermelon"
Or, when you are internally elected to "Cherry's Small Role" and BB
At the start of the first game after the end of the gaming state, there is a possibility that the transition between the “stop operation assisting period” and the “normal period” may be performed. Therefore, when the determination of the process of ST115 is “NO”, in the “lamp state rewriting process”, the lamp state information already stored except for the end of the first game after the end of the BB gaming state is used. It is not rewritten with information indicating a different lamp state.

Next, referring to FIG. 32, “order notification processing”
Will be described.

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is state A (ST121). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST122; if “NO”, the process proceeds to step ST122.
It moves on to the process of ST118 of FIG. Here, information on the lamp state indicated by the lamp state command is stored in the lamp state storage area at the end of one game. The determination in ST121 is performed at the start of the game. Therefore, ST121
Is stored at the end of the previous game. Here, the lamp status command indicates either the status A or the status C. Therefore, information indicating the state B is not stored in the lamp state storage area. Also, the “order notification processing” is performed when the internal winning combination is not “watermelon small combination” or “cherry small combination” (the determination in ST115 of FIG. 31 is “N
O ”). The“ stop operation assisting period ”may shift to the“ normal period ”only when the“ winning of cherry ”is internally won. Therefore, the determination in ST121 is “YES”
Is set when the information in the lamp state storage area indicates the state A and is currently in the “stop operation assisting period”.

In the process of ST122, the sub CPU 74
Determines whether or not the internal winning combination indicated by the internal winning combination and the operation flag command is a “bell small combination”. If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST123 and “N
If O ", the process moves to ST118 in Fig. 31. ST
In the process of 123, the auxiliary period display LED corresponding to the table number indicated by the stop control table number command
Turn on the lamp. Specifically, when the table number indicated by the “stop control table number command” is “1”, “forward push” is notified. In this case, the auxiliary period display L
The ED lamps 112L to 112R are in the state shown in (1) of FIG. When the table number is “2”, “middle press” is notified. In this case, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are in the state shown in (2) of FIG. When the table number is "3", "reverse push" is notified. In this case, the auxiliary period display LED lamp 112L
To 112R are in the state shown in (3) of FIG. Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the “all main reel stop command” has been received (ST124). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST125 and “N”
If "O", the process proceeds to ST123. In the process of ST125, since all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off, and the process proceeds to ST118 of FIG. Move on.

Next, "auxiliary period generation end effect processing" will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a process for notifying the player that there is a possibility that a transition between the “stop operation assisting period” and the “normal period” may occur, and for enhancing the interest of the game.

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is state A (ST126). Here, the process of ST126 is
This is performed before the lamp state rewriting process (ST118 in FIG. 31). Therefore, the information stored in the lamp state storage area when performing the determination in ST126 is the information indicated by the lamp state command received in the previous game.
If the determination in ST126 is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST127, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST128.

In the process of ST127, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "cherry small combination".
In the case of “ES”, the process proceeds to ST129, and in the case of “NO”, the process proceeds to ST130.In the process of ST128, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is “watermelon small combination”. When the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST129, and when the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST130.
In the process of ST129, the sub CPU 74 sets the lamp state to state B, and sets all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112.
Control is performed so that L to 112R blink. In the process of ST129, the lamp state is set to state B, but the information indicating state B is not stored in the lamp state storage area. Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an all main reel stop command has been received (ST130).
S ", the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112L
12R is turned off (ST131), and the process proceeds to ST118 in FIG.

Here, the process of ST129 is performed in the previous game during the "stop operation assisting period" (ST129).
126 is “YES”), in the present game, when the internal winning of “Small Cherry” and the previous game are the “normal period” (the determination of ST126 is “N”)
O "), a case where the player has been internally won as a" watermelon small part "in the current game. That is, the “stop operation assistance period”
Is completed, and when there is a possibility that a “stop operation assisting period” may occur, the process of ST129 is performed. In the process of ST129, all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink, and the player
It is expected that the “stop operation assistance period” will occur or that the “stop operation assistance period” will not end (continue).

Next, the "ST lamp operation process" will be described with reference to FIG.

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the information stored in the lamp state storage area indicates state A (ST141). When this determination is “YES”,
The ST lamp 23 is turned on (ST142), and the process proceeds to ST141. If the determination in ST141 is “NO”, S
The T lamp 23 is turned off (ST143), and the process proceeds to ST141. Here, the lamp state rewriting process (S in FIG. 31)
T118) is performed when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped. That is, all the main reels 3L,
When the 3C and 3R stop, the state changes from the state where the ST lamp 23 is turned on to the state where the ST lamp 23 is turned off or from the state where the ST lamp 23 is turned off to the state where the ST lamp 23 is turned on. Therefore, the player can display the auxiliary period display L
When the ED lamps 112L to 112R all blink, the user is interested in the occurrence or continuation (end) of the “stop operation assisting period”, and by turning on or off the ST lamp 23,
It is possible to recognize whether the “stop operation assisting period” has occurred or has continued.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the "stop operation assisting period" is generated when the winning of the "small part of the bell" is established in the general gaming state, that is, when the stop operation is performed in the order corresponding to the table number, The process ends when the winning of "Cherry's small role" or "watermelon's small role" is established. The structure of the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the electric circuit, etc.
This is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. However, the second
The CPU 31 of the embodiment does not perform the “stop operation assisting period selection process” illustrated in FIG. 24, the “stop operation assisting period end lottery process” illustrated in FIG. 25, and the “stop operation assisting period generating lottery process” illustrated in FIG. . Further, the CPU 31 of the second embodiment
Performs a process different from a part (FIGS. 19 and 20) of the main flowchart shown in FIGS. The sub CPU 74 of the second embodiment does not perform the processing shown in FIGS. It should be noted that the CPU 31 of the second embodiment is similar to that of FIGS.
1 and the processing shown in FIGS. Also, the second
The sub CPU 74 of the embodiment performs the processing shown in FIG.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a change between a "stop operation assisting period" and a "normal period" in accordance with the establishment / non-establishment of an internal winning combination and its winning in the general gaming state of the gaming machine of the second embodiment, a ramp. 7 shows a change in the state and a change in the mode of the ST lamp 23 and the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R.

[0209] First, the lamp state will be described. The information indicated by the lamp state is the auxiliary period display LED lamp 11
Used for control of 2L to 112R. Lamp status includes
There are a state A, a state X, and a state C. The state X indicates the state of the game internally won as “Cherry's small role” or “watermelon small role” in the “stop operation assisting period” and the state of the game internally won as “Bell small role” in the “normal period”. Show. As described above, in the second embodiment, the “stop operation assisting period” occurs when the winning of “the small part of the bell” is established,
The process ends when the winning of "Cherry's small role" or "watermelon's small role" is established. Therefore, in the game in the state X, there is a possibility that the “stop operation assisting period” may occur or end. The state A indicates a state of the “stop operation assisting period” excluding the period of the state X. Therefore, in the state A game, when the internal win of the “bell small role” is made, the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning is notified. State C
Indicates a state in a period other than the period in the state X in the “normal period”. The “stop operation assisting period” includes a state A and a state X. The “normal period” includes a state X and a state C.

In FIG. 35, in the first game (11),
The "stop operation assisting period" is generated when the internal winning of the "bell minor" and the winning are achieved. Since this game (11) is a game in which the “small part of the bell” is internally won and a “stop operation assisting period” may occur, the game (11) enters the state X, and the assisting period display LED lamp 112
All of L to 112R blink, and the player expects the occurrence of the “stop operation assisting period”. Games (11)
Is completed, the lamp state shifts to state A based on the winning of the “bell small part” winning. In addition, the auxiliary period display L
When all of the ED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off,
The T lamp 23 is turned on, and the player confirms that the “stop operation assisting period” has occurred.

In the next game (12), the player is internally won as “the small part of the bell” in the “stop operation assisting period”. The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R notify the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the "small part of the bell". When the game (12) ends, the auxiliary period display L
The ED lamps 112L to 112R are all turned off.

In the game (13), no winning combination is internally won, and the result is “losing”. Auxiliary period display L
The ED lamps 112L to 112R remain off.

In the game (14), although the internal winning of the “cherry small role” has been achieved, the “stop operation assisting period” continues without ending because the winning is not established. Since the game (14) is a game in which “the small role of cherry” is internally won and the “stop assisting period” may end, the game (14) enters the state X and the auxiliary period display LED lamp 112L
１１２112R blink, and the player expects that the “stop operation assisting period” will not end. Games (14)
Is completed, the auxiliary period display LED lamp 112L ~
All 112Rs are turned off. The ST lamp 23 maintains the lit state. Since the player keeps the state in which the ST lamp 23 is lit, the player confirms that the “stop operation assisting period” has continued without ending.

In the game (15), the "watermelon small role" is internally won and the winning is established, thereby terminating the "stop operation assisting period" and setting the "normal period". Since the game (15) is a game in which the “watermelon small role” is internally won and the “stop operation assistance period” may end, the game (15) enters the state X and the auxiliary period display LED lamp 112
All of L to 112R blink, and the player expects that the “stop operation assisting period” will not end. Games (1
When 5) is completed, the auxiliary period display LED lamp 112
All the lamps L to 112R are turned off and the ST lamp 23 is turned off, and the player recognizes that the “stop operation assisting period” has ended.

In the game (16), the “small part of the bell” was internally won, but the “stop operation assisting period” does not occur because the winning is not established. Since the game (16) is a game in which the “small part of the bell” is internally won and a “stop operation assisting period” may occur, the game (16) enters the state X,
The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R all blink, and the player expects that the "stop operation auxiliary period" will occur. When game (16) ends, ST
Since the lamp 23 does not light, the player confirms that the "stop operation assisting period" has not occurred.

Here, the lamp states (state A, state X, state C) shown in FIG. 35 are, as described above, the main control circuit 7.
1 transmits a lamp status command (ST72 in FIG. 27,
The lamp state indicated by ST73) does not always match the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area in the control RAM 76 of the sub control circuit 72. The information indicated by the lamp status command and the information stored in the lamp status storage area are:
Indicates either state A or state C, but not state X. Note that the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state A during the “stop operation assisting period”, and transmits a lamp state command indicating the state C during the “normal period”. Specifically, at the end of the game (11) to the game (14), the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state A. Games (1
At the end of the game of 5) and the game (16), a lamp state command indicating the lamp state C is transmitted. The lamp states shown in FIG. 35 are the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112L.
In order to control the 12R, it includes the information determined by the sub CPU 74 of the sub control circuit 72 based on the information indicated by the lamp status command and the information stored in the lamp status storage area (ST284 in FIG. 43 described later).

In the second embodiment, when the internal win of the “bell role” during the “normal period” (eg, game (11)), it is assisted that the “stop operation auxiliary period” may occur. Period display LED lamps 112L to 112R
Notify by flashing. The blinking of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R simultaneously informs that the internal winning has been achieved for the "bell small role". The aforementioned (FIG. 1)
As shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 15), when the internal winning of the "bell role" is performed, the winning operation can be realized by performing the stop operation in the order corresponding to the table number. Therefore, the auxiliary period display LED in the "normal period"
When the lamps 112L to 112R blink, the player:
The stop operation is performed in an arbitrary order in order to realize the winning of the "bell small part", and the "stop operation assisting period" is expected to occur.

[0218] Also, when the "winning small part" or "watermelon small part" is internally won in the "stop operation auxiliary period" (for example, game (14)), the "stop operation auxiliary period" may end. Is notified by the blinking of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R. The blinking of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R informs that the internal winning has been made to either the "cherry small part" or the "watermelon small part" at the same time. Therefore,
When the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink in the “stop operation auxiliary period”, the player performs a stop operation (so-called “small win of watermelon”) that does not realize the winning of the “low win of cherry” and “low win of watermelon”. Hazushi ")
We expect that the "stop operation assistance period" will not end.

[Main Control Circuit] Next, the CPU of the second embodiment will be described.
The control operation of 31 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The processing shown in FIG.
After the processing shown in FIG. Then, after the processing shown in FIG. 37, the processing continues to the processing shown in FIG. The processing shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 of the first embodiment and the processing shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 of the second embodiment have different timings for performing the “stop operation auxiliary period selection processing” and the “lamp state selection processing”. different. In the latter case, the process of transmitting the internal winning combination command (ST202 described later) is performed, but not in the former case.

First, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (ST201). Next, the CPU 31 transmits an “internal winning combination command” indicating the internal winning combination of the current game (ST202). Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes the processing described above (FIG. 2).
8) Perform “stop control table selection processing” (ST2)
03).

Next, a "stop control table number command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST204), and "main side effect selection processing" is performed (ST205). Then, C
The PU 31 performs the "main reel stop processing" described above (FIGS. 29 and 30) (ST206), and determines whether all the main reels have stopped (ST207). If this determination is “NO”, the process moves to ST206 and “YE
If "S", an "all main reel stop command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST208).

In the process of ST209 in FIG.
1 performs a winning search. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST210). This determination is “NO”
Is displayed, an illegal error is displayed (ST21).
1). If the determination in ST210 is "YES", "stop operation assisting period selection processing" described next with reference to FIG.
Is performed (ST212). Subsequently, the “lamp state selection processing” shown in FIG. 27 described above is performed (ST213), and credits or payouts of medals are performed according to the gaming state (S).
T214). Subsequently, a “winning command” is transmitted (S
T215), “Lock time processing” is performed (ST21)
6). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “WIN lamp lighting process” (ST217), and executes a “1 game end command”.
Is transmitted (ST218).

Next, "stop operation assisting period selection processing" of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the "BB / RB internal hitting gaming state", the "BB gaming state", or the "RB gaming state" (ST22).
1). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST225, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST222. In the process of ST222, it is determined whether or not the “stop operation assist period operation flag” is set, that is, whether or not the current time is the “stop operation assist period”. If the determination in ST222 is “YES”, “stop operation assisting period end processing” described next with reference to FIG. 39 is performed (ST223),
If “NO”, “stop operation assisting period generation processing” described later with reference to FIG. 40 is performed (ST224). Subsequently, an "operation flag command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST225). This command includes information indicating whether or not the “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” is set. Subsequently, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of ST213 in FIG.

Next, "stop operation assisting period end processing" of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning of "the small part of cherry" or "the small part of watermelon" is achieved (ST231). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST232. If this determination is "NO", the process moves to ST225 in FIG. In the process of ST232, the "stop operation auxiliary period operation flag" is cleared, and the routine goes to the process of ST225 in FIG.

Here, as shown in FIG. 39, in the second embodiment, the "stop operation assisting period operation flag" is always set when the "small part of cherry" or the "small part of watermelon" is won.
Is cleared, and the “stop operation assisting period” always ends. In addition, you may make it determine whether to complete | finish a "stop operation assistance period" based on the establishment of the winning and the result of random number lottery.

Next, "stop operation assisting period generation processing" of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning of "small part of the bell" has been established (ST241). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST242.
If this determination is "NO", the process moves to ST225 in FIG. In the process of ST242, the “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” is set, and the routine goes to the process of ST225 in FIG.

Here, as shown in FIG. 40, in the second embodiment, when the winning of the "small part of the bell" is established, the "stop operation assist period operation flag" is always set, and the "stop operation assist period" is always set. A “period” will occur or continue. In addition, you may make it determine whether to generate | occur | produce or continue a "stop operation assistance period" based on the establishment of the winning and the result of random number lottery.

[Sub-control circuit] Next, the sub-C of the second embodiment will be described.
The control operation of the PU 74 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination command has been received (ST251). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a stop control table number command has been received (ST25).
2). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "small part of bell" (ST25).
3). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST254, and if “NO”, the process moves to ST256. In the process of ST254, it is determined whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is the state C, that is, whether or not the lamp is in the “normal period”. This determination is "YE
If “S”, the process proceeds to ST258, and if “NO”, that is, if it is the “stop operation assisting period”, the process proceeds to ST258.
The process proceeds to 255. In the process of ST255, next, FIG.
2 is performed with reference to FIG.
Move to the process at 59.

In the process of ST256, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "the small combination of cherry" or "the small combination of watermelon". If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST257, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST259. In the process of ST257, it is determined whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is state A. If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST258, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST259. ST
In the process at 258, the “auxiliary period generation end effect process” described later with reference to FIG. 43 is performed, and the routine proceeds to ST259. In the process of ST259, it is determined whether or not a lamp status command has been received. If the determination is "YES", "lamp status rewriting process" is performed (ST260).
The process moves to ST251.

Next, the "order notifying process" of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, sub CPU 74 determines in ST252
The auxiliary period display LED lamp corresponding to the table number indicated by the stop control table number command received in the process of FIG. 41 is turned on (ST271). Subsequently, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an “all main reel stop command” has been received (ST272). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST273 and “N”
If "O", the process proceeds to ST271. In the process of ST273, since all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have been stopped, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off, and the process proceeds to ST259 of FIG. Move on.

Here, in the processing shown in FIG. 42, the internal winning combination is “bell small role” (ST 253 in FIG. 41 is “YE
S "), when it is the" stop operation assisting period "(S in FIG. 41).
The determination at T254 is made “NO”.

Next, "auxiliary period generation end effect processing" of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a process for notifying the player that there is a possibility that a transition between the “stop operation assisting period” and the “normal period” may occur, and for enhancing the interest of the game.

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is state A (ST281). Here, the processing of ST281 is as follows.
This is performed before the lamp state rewriting process (ST260 in FIG. 41). Therefore, the information stored in the lamp state storage area when performing the determination in ST281 is the information indicated by the lamp state command received in the previous game.
If the determination in ST 281 is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST 282. If the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST 283.

In the process of ST282, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "the small combination of cherry" or "the small combination of watermelon". If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to the process of ST284. If “NO”, the process moves to ST285. In the process of ST283, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "small part of the bell". If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST284, and if "NO", the process proceeds to S284.
The process moves to T285. In the process of ST284, sub C
The PU 74 sets the lamp state to the state X, and controls all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R to blink. In the process of ST284, the lamp state is the state X
However, the information indicating the state X is not stored in the lamp state storage area. Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the “all main reel stop command” has been received (ST
285) If this determination is "YES", the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off (ST28).
6), the process proceeds to ST259 in FIG.

Here, the processing of ST284 is performed in the previous game during the "stop operation assisting period" (ST24).
281 is “YES”), in the current game, the internal winning of “Cherry small role” or “watermelon small role”, and the previous game is “Normal period” (ST)
The determination at 281 is “NO”), which is a case where the “winning role of bell” is internally won in this game. That is, when there is a possibility that the “stop operation auxiliary period” may end, and when there is a possibility that the “stop operation auxiliary period” may occur, S
The process of T284 is performed. In the process of ST284, all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink, and the player determines that the "stop operation auxiliary period" occurs or that the "stop operation auxiliary period" does not end (continue). Would be expected.

[Third Embodiment] Next, a gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, in the general gaming state, a “supportable BB generation possible period” is provided. In this “assisted BB possible period”, B
When B is internally won, the BB gaming state is the “stop operation assisting period”. The “supportable BB possible period” is generated when the winning of “small part of bell” is established. Also,
The “assisted BB possible period” ends when the winning is not realized or the BB winning is realized, despite the fact that the “winning role of bell” was internally won.
It should be noted that the “order of stop operation” is not notified in the “supportable BB generation possible period”. The “supportable BB generation possible period” gives the player only the advantage that the “stop operation assistance period” occurs in the BB game state by internally winning the BB during this period.

The structure, electric circuit and the like of the gaming machine of the third embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However,
The CPU 31 according to the third embodiment includes a “stop operation assisting period selection process” illustrated in FIG. 24, a “stop operation assisting period end lottery process” illustrated in FIG. 25, a “stop operation assisting period generating lottery process” illustrated in FIG. The “lamp state selection processing” shown in FIG. 27 is not performed. In this case, the CPU 31 performs part of the main flowchart shown in FIGS. 18 to 21 (FIGS. 19 and 20).
And different processing. This CPU 31 is shown in FIGS.
1 and the processing shown in FIGS. The sub CPU 74 of the third embodiment does not perform the processing shown in FIGS. 31, 33, and 34. The sub CPU 74 performs the processing shown in FIG.

In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, the ST lamp 23
Is referred to as an auxiliary time lamp, and is hereinafter abbreviated as an HT lamp. The “HT lamp” is turned on during the “supportable BB generation possible period” and the “stop operation auxiliary period”. In addition, the configuration of the “BB gaming state” shown in FIG. 3 is the same in the third embodiment, but aspects 1 and 2 are not applied to the third embodiment.

FIGS. 44 to 46 show the "stop operation assisting period" and the "supportable BB generating possible period" according to the establishment or failure of the internal winning combination and its winning in the third embodiment.
Change during "normal period", change in lamp state, and H
T lamp 23, auxiliary period display LED lamp 112L-1
12 shows changes in the aspect of 12R.

First, the lamp state will be described. The information indicated by the lamp state is the auxiliary period display LED lamp 11
Used for control of 2L to 112R. Lamp status includes
There are a state A, a state Y, a state Z, and a state C. State A
Indicates a “stop operation assisting period”. Therefore,
In the state A, when the internal win of the “bell role” is made, the “order of stop operation” for realizing the winning is notified. The state Z indicates the state of the game in which the internal winning of the "small part of the bell" has been achieved in a gaming state other than the "BB gaming state". Therefore, in the game in the state Z, there is a possibility that the “BB with possible assistance period” may be generated or ended. State Y
Indicates a state in a period excluding a period of the state Z in the “assisted BB generation possible period”. Therefore, the player
In this state, it is expected that BB will be internally won.
The state C indicates a state in a period excluding the periods of the states A, Y, and Z. In addition, "stop operation assistance period"
Is constituted by state A. The “assisted BB generation possible period” is constituted by state Y or state Z. The “normal period” is constituted by the state Z or the state C.

FIG. 44 shows a change in the lamp status and the like in accordance with the establishment or non-establishment of the internal winning combination and the winning in the “general gaming state”.

First, in the game (21), the “normal period”
, Has been internally elected as the “bell role”, the lamp status is state Z, and the auxiliary period display LED lamp 112L
To 112R blink. By this blinking, the player recognizes that the internal win has been made to the "small part of the bell", realizes the winning, and performs a stop operation in an arbitrary order in order to generate the "supportable BB possible period". I do. At the end of the game (21), since the winning of the "small part of the bell" is not realized, the "supportable BB occurrence possible period"
Has not occurred. Also, the lamp state becomes state C,
The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all turned off. The HT lamp 23 is kept off.

In the next game (22), as in the case of the game (21), the internal winning of “the small part of the bell” is achieved. Games (22)
At the end of the period, the winning of the "bell small role" has been achieved, so that the "supportable BB generation possible period" occurs and the lamp state becomes the state Y. "Supportable BB possible period"
Is generated, the HT lamp 23 is turned on, and the player internally wins the BB, and expects the occurrence of the “stop operation assisting period” in the BB gaming state.

In the game (23), “Cherry's small role” is internally won, and the winning is achieved. In the third embodiment, the “cherry small role” is not a winning combination that triggers the occurrence and termination of the “subsidiary BB possible period”, and therefore, even after the game (23) ends, the “subsidiary BB”
The “possible generation period” continues, and the HT lamp 23 remains lit.

In the game (24), the “winning part of the bell” is internally won, the lamp state becomes the state Z, and the auxiliary period display LE
All D lamps 112L to 112R are blinking. At the end of the game (24), since the winning of the “small part of the bell” has been achieved,
Continues without ending. HT lamp 23
Remains lit.

In the game (25), none of the winning combinations is internally won, and the result is “losing”. Even after the end of the game (25), the “supportable BB generation possible period” continues, and the HT lamp 23 remains lit.

In the game (26), the player was internally won for “the small part of the bell”, but since the winning was not realized,
At the end of the “supportable BB generation possible period”, the HT
Lamp 23 is off.

In the example of FIG. 44, since the “supportable BB generation possible period” has ended without the BB being internally won, the player can have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the “stop operation auxiliary period”. However, the number of medals that can be obtained is almost the same as that obtained when the “supportable BB possible period” does not occur.

Here, the lamp state (state A, state Y, state Z, state C) shown in FIG. 44 is based on a lamp state command transmitted by the main control circuit 71 (ST35 in FIG. 52 described later).
2, ST354, ST355) and the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area in the control RAM 76 of the sub control circuit 72. The information indicated by the lamp status command and the information stored in the lamp status storage area indicate any one of the status A, the status Y, and the status C, but do not indicate the status Z. Note that the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state A during the “stop operation assisting period”. When it is the “BB with possible assistance period”, a lamp state command indicating the state Y is transmitted. When the “normal period” is reached, a lamp state command indicating the state C is transmitted.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing the “supportable BB generation possible period”.
5 shows changes in the lamp state when the BB is internally won.

First, in the game (31), the “normal period”
In the "Bell's small role" internally won, the winning has been realized. At the end of the game (31), since the winning of the "small part of the bell" has been achieved, the "supportable BB possible period" occurs, and the lamp state becomes the state Y. The HT lamp 23 is lit.

In the game (32), the BB is internally won in the “supportable BB generation possible period”. Therefore, at this time, it is determined that the “stop operation assisting period” occurs. At the end of the game (32), the winning of the BB has not been realized, but the “supportable BB can be generated period”
Has continued.

In the game (33), the “winning part of bell” was internally won in the “supportable BB occurrence possible period”, but the winning has not been achieved. Therefore, the "BB with assistance"
The "possible period" may end. But,
In the game (32), since the occurrence of the “stop operation assisting period” has been determined, the “assisted BB generating possible period” continues without ending.

In the game (34), the winning of the BB which is internally won in the game (32) and is carried over is realized. At the end of the game (34), "Stop operation assistance period"
Occurs, and the lamp state becomes the state A.

In the game (35), the “stop operation assisting period”
In the BB gaming state, the player is internally elected to “the small part of the bell”. Auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112L
R notifies the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the "small part of the bell". When the game (35) ends,
The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all turned off.

Thereafter, many games are played, and at the end of the last game (79) in FIG. 45, the BB gaming state has ended. Accordingly, the “stop operation assisting period” ends, and the lamp state becomes the state C. The HT lamp 23 goes out.

FIG. 46 shows a change in the lamp state when the BB is internally won in the "normal period".

First, in the game (81), the “normal period”
, But won the internal prize, but the winning has not been achieved. Therefore, after the end of the game (81),
The “assisted BB possible period” has not occurred.

In the game (82), BB is internally won in the “normal period”. Therefore, at this point,
In the BB gaming state, it is determined that the "stop operation assisting period" does not occur. In the game (82), BB winning has not been established.

In the game (83), BB, “
In the RB internal hitting game state, the internal winning of the "small part of the bell" is achieved and the winning is achieved. Therefore, it is conceivable to generate the “assisted BB generation possible period”. However, in the game (82), since it is determined that the “stop operation assisting period” does not occur, the “normal period” continues without generating the “supportable BB generating possible period”. The HT lamp 23 is kept off.

In the game (84), the winning of the BB which is internally won in the game (82) and is carried over is realized. At the end of the game (84), "Stop operation assistance period"
Does not occur.

In the game (85), in the BB gaming state during the “normal period”, “Bell Small Role” is internally won.
Since it is not the “stop operation auxiliary period”, the auxiliary period display L
All of the ED lamps 112L to 112R blink. By this blinking, the player recognizes that the "small part of the bell" has been internally won, and performs a stop operation in an arbitrary order to realize the winning.

At the end of the game (122), the BB gaming state has ended. The “normal period” continues, and the HT lamp 23 remains off.

[Main Control Circuit] Next, the CPU of the third embodiment will be described.
The control operation of No. 31 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The processing shown in FIG. 47 is continuously performed after the processing shown in FIG. FIG.
After the process shown in FIG. 8, the process shown in FIG. 21 is continuously performed. The processing shown in FIG. 19 and FIG.
47 and 48 of the embodiment are different in the timing of performing the “stop operation assisting period selection process” and the “lamp state selection process”. In the latter case, the process of transmitting the internal winning combination command (ST302 described later) is performed, but not in the former case.

First, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (ST301). Next, the CPU 31 transmits an “internal winning combination command” indicating the internal winning combination of the current game (ST302). Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes the processing described above (FIG. 2).
8) Perform “stop control table selection processing” (ST3)
03).

Next, a "stop control table number command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST304), and "main side effect selection processing" is performed (ST305). Then, C
The PU 31 performs the “main reel stop processing” (ST306) described above (FIGS. 29 and 30), and determines whether all the main reels have stopped (ST307). If this determination is “NO”, the process moves to ST306 and “YE
If "S", an "all main reel stop command" is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST308).

In the process of ST309 of FIG.
1 performs a winning search. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST310). This determination is “NO”
In the case of, an illegal error is displayed (ST31).
1). If the determination in ST310 is "YES", then "period selection processing" described with reference to FIG. 49 is performed (ST310).
312). Subsequently, “lamp state selection processing” described later with reference to FIG. 52 is performed (ST313), and credit or payout of medals is performed according to the game state (ST3).
14). Subsequently, a “winning part command” is transmitted (ST3).
15) Perform "lock time processing" (ST316). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “WIN lamp lighting process” (ST317), and transmits a “1 game end command” (ST318).

Next, the “period selection processing” of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The game according to the third embodiment is included in any of the “stop operation assisting period”, the “assisted BB generation possible period”, and the “normal period”.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the "BB / RB internal hitting gaming state", the "BB gaming state" or the "RB gaming state" (ST32).
1). If this determination is “YES”, the process moves to ST326, and if “NO”, the process moves to ST322.

In the process of ST 322, it is determined whether or not the “BB flag with assistance” is set. This "BB flag with assistance" is cleared in the process of ST334 in FIG.
It is set in the process of 42. If it is the "BB with supportable generation period", the "BB with supportable flag"
Is set. Note that when the period is the “normal period”, neither the “stop operation assisting period operation flag” nor the “assisted BB enabled flag” is set.

When the determination in ST322 is "YES",
Next, "BB assistable period end processing with assistance" described with reference to FIG. 50 is performed (ST323). If the determination in ST322 is “NO”, “assisted BB generation possible period generation processing” described later with reference to FIG. 51 is performed (ST3).
24). Subsequently, an “operation flag command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST325), and the routine goes to the processing of ST313 in FIG. This operation flag command includes information indicating whether the “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” or the “BB with auxiliary flag” is set.

When the determination in ST 321 is “YES”,
It is determined whether or not the game state is “BB, RB internal hitting game state” (ST326). If this determination is "YES", S
The process proceeds to T327, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST325.
Move on to processing. In the process of ST327, "BB with assistance"
It is determined whether or not the “possible flag” is set, that is, whether or not it is “the BB generation period with assistance”. If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST328, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST325. ST
In the process of 328, it is determined whether or not a BB winning has been achieved in the current game. If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST332 in FIG. 50 described below.
If “NO”, the process moves to ST325.

Here, in principle, when one of the “BB, RB inside hitting game state”, the “BB game state” or the “RB game state”, the “stop operation assisting period” and the “supportable BB can be generated” There is no transition between the "period" and the "normal period". However, "the period of possible BB with assistance"
In the "BB, RB internal hitting game state" in the above, when the winning of BB is established, a "stop operation assisting period" occurs, so that the "BB with assisting possible flag" needs to be cleared. Therefore, the processing of ST326 to ST328 is performed. At the end of the BB gaming state, the “stop operation assisting period operation flag” is cleared (ST3 in FIG. 21).
5).

Next, a description will be given, with reference to FIG. 50, of the "assisted BB generation possible period end processing" of the third embodiment.
This process is performed in the normal game state, which is the “supportable BB generation possible period” (determination of ST321 in FIG. 49 is “NO”, and determination of ST322 is “YES”).

[0280] First, the CPU 31 determines that B
It is determined whether or not the winning of B has been achieved (ST331).
If this determination is "YES", the "stop operation auxiliary period operation flag" is set (ST332), and the routine goes to the process of ST334. If the determination in ST331 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not “Small Bell” has been missed in the current game (ST333). More specifically, as a result of the probability lottery process (ST301 in FIG. 47), the internal winning of “Bell's small role” was achieved, but as a result of the winning search (ST309 in FIG. 48), the “Bell small role” was won. Is not determined. If this determination is "YES", ST33
Move to the processing of No. 4 and, if “NO”, ST32 of FIG.
Move to the processing of 5. In the process of ST334, “B
The "B possible flag" is cleared, and the routine goes to ST325 in FIG.

Here, the process of clearing the "BB flag with assistance" (ST334) is performed when the winning of "the small part of the bell" is achieved in the "general game state" (ST331).
Is "YES"), "Supportable BB generation possible period"
When the "bell part" is missed in (ST33
3 is “YES”), and when a BB win is achieved in the “BB, RB internal hitting game state” in which the “BB with support flag” is set (ST328 in FIG. 49).
Is "YES"). In the embodiment, the "game state change process" is performed at the end of one game (ST36 in FIG. 21). Therefore, the determination in ST331 is “YES” when the BB has won in the game in which the BB has been internally won. If a BB win is achieved after the game following the game internally won for BB, the determination in ST328 of FIG. 49 is "YES", and the process of ST334 is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a description will be given of the "assisted BB generation possible period generation processing" of the third embodiment.
This process is performed in the normal game state that is the “normal period” (the determination in ST321 of FIG. 49 is “NO”,
322 is “NO”).

[0283] First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning of "Small Bell" has been achieved in the current game (S31).
T341). If the determination is "YES", "BB flag with assistance" is set (ST342), and FIG.
The process proceeds to ST325. If the determination in ST341 is “N”
If O ", the process moves to ST325 in FIG.

Next, the "lamp state selection process" of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG.
Is performed after all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (the determination of ST307 in FIG. 47 is "YES"), that is, at the end of one game.

First, CPU 31 determines whether or not the "stop operation assisting period operation flag" is set (ST351). If the determination is "YES", a lamp status command indicating the lamp status A is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST352), and the flow shifts to the process of ST314 in FIG. If the determination in ST351 is "NO", it is determined whether or not the "BB flag with assistance" is set (ST353). If the determination is "YES", a lamp status command indicating the lamp status Y is transmitted (ST35).
4) If "NO", a lamp status command indicating lamp status C is transmitted (ST355). Subsequently, FIG.
The process proceeds to ST314.

When the lamp status command is received (the determination of ST368 in FIG. 53 described later is "YES"), sub-control circuit 72 rewrites the contents of the lamp status storage area based on the information indicated by the lamp status command (FIG. ST3 of 53
69).

[Sub-control circuit] Next, the sub-C of the third embodiment will be described.
The control operation of the PU 74 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination command has been received (ST361). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a stop control table number command has been received (ST36).
2). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "small part of bell" (ST36).
3). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST365; if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST364. In the process of ST364, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is BB, and if this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST3.
The process moves to step 65, and if “NO”, the process moves to ST361.

In the process of ST365, it is determined whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is state A. If this determination is "YES", "order notification processing" shown in FIG. 32 is performed (ST366), and the routine proceeds to ST368. If the determination in ST365 is “NO”, then “assisted BB generation possible period generation end effect processing” described with reference to FIG. 54 is performed (ST367), and ST36 is executed.
Move to the processing of 8. In the process of ST368, it is determined whether or not a lamp status command has been received, and this determination is "YE
S ", a" lamp state rewriting process "is performed (ST
369), and then proceed to ST361.

Next, with reference to FIG. 54, a description will be given of the "BB assistable period generation end effect processing" of the third embodiment. This processing is basically based on the fact that the player has been internally elected as the "bell part" and that there is a possibility that a transition between the "supportable BB possible period" and the "normal period" may occur. The purpose is to increase the interest in the game. The process in FIG. 54 is performed when the internal winning combination is “small combination of bell” or BB (“YES” in ST363 or ST364 in FIG. 53).

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is state Y (ST371). Here, the process of ST371 is as follows.
This is performed before the lamp state rewriting process (ST369 in FIG. 53). Therefore, the information stored in the lamp state storage area when performing the determination in ST371 is the information indicated by the lamp state command received in the previous game.
If the determination in ST 371 is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST 372. If the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST 375.

In the process of ST372, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "small part of bell".
In the case of "S", "the process of informing the possibility of ending the BBable period with assistance" is performed (ST373), and the process proceeds to ST378. In the process of ST373, the operation of the effect reel 115 or the sound output from the speaker 119 informs that the “supportable BB generation possible period” may end.

When the determination in ST372 is "NO", that is, when the internal winning combination is BB, "BB generation determination notification processing with assistance" is performed (ST374). Specifically, B
After the winning of B is established, it is notified to the player that the "stop operation assisting period" has been determined to occur by operating the effect reel 115 or the like. After the processing of ST374, ST3
It moves to the process of 79.

When the determination in ST 371 is “NO”, that is, when the information indicating the state C is stored in the lamp state storage area and during the “normal period”, the sub CPU 74 determines that the internal winning combination is “small part of bell”. Is determined (ST
375). If the determination is “YES”, “a supplementary BB occurrence possible period occurrence possibility notification process” is performed (ST3).
76) The process proceeds to ST378. In the process of ST376, the operation of the effect reel 115 or the speaker 119 is performed.
Indicates that there is a possibility that the "supportable BB generation possible period" may be generated by the sound output by the.

When the determination in ST 375 is “NO”, that is, when the internal winning combination is BB, “normal BB occurrence confirmation notification processing” is performed (ST 377). Specifically, BB
After the winning of, the player is notified that the "stop operation assisting period" has not been generated. ST377
After the processing of, the processing moves to ST379.

In the process of ST378, sub CPU 74
Sets the lamp state to state Z and displays all auxiliary period indications LE
The D lamps 112L to 112R are controlled to blink. In the process of ST378, the lamp state is set to state Z, but information indicating state Z is not stored in the lamp state storage area. Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the “all main reel stop command” has been received (ST37).
9) If this determination is "YES", the auxiliary period display L
The ED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off (ST38).
0), the process proceeds to ST368 of FIG.

Here, by performing the processing of ST373 or ST376, compared with the case of performing only the processing of ST378, even a novice can perform the stop operation in an appropriate order to obtain the “ Recognizing that the “possible period” occurs or does not end, the stop operation can be performed by selecting an arbitrary order. For example, ST
In the process at 373, the speaker 19 outputs "B
Please output stop sound in the appropriate order because there is a possibility that the B possible period has ended. " can do.

[0298] By performing the processing of ST374 or ST377, even a beginner can recognize that the BB has been internally won, and further grasps whether or not the BB gaming state is in the "stop operation assisting period". be able to. Note that whether or not to perform the processing of ST374 and ST377 is determined by BB
May be determined by a lottery process after an internal win.

Next, the "HT lamp operation process" will be described with reference to FIG.

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the information stored in the lamp state storage area indicates state A or state Y (ST391). This determination is “YES”
, The HT lamp 23 is turned on (ST392), and S
Move on to the processing of T391. If the determination in ST391 is "NO", HT lamp 23 is turned off (ST393), and ST
The process proceeds to 391. By recognizing whether or not the HT lamp 23 is turned on, the player can grasp whether or not the current time is the “normal period”.

Here, in the third embodiment, “BB with assistance”
In the "possible period", when BB is internally elected,
Although the occurrence of the "stop operation assisting period" is determined, the invention is not limited to this. For example, in the "assisted BB possible period", the fact that the BB was internally won and the random number lottery was won, that the BB was won, that the BB was won and that the random number lottery was won, etc. You may make it employ | adopt.

[Fourth Embodiment] FIG. 56 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the gaming machine 101 of Example. The structure, electric circuit, and the like of the gaming machine 101 of the fourth embodiment are basically the same as those of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. However, the gaming machine 101 includes a liquid crystal drive circuit (not shown) controlled by the sub control circuit 72, the liquid crystal display device 5, and the like, but does not include the effect reel 115, the effect display window 111, and the like. . Further, the gaming machine 101 notifies the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the “small part of the bell” by using the liquid crystal display device 5. Therefore, in the process of ST123 in FIG. 32, the sub CPU 74 performs a process of displaying an image corresponding to the table number on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

FIG. 57 shows the display screen 5a when the internal winning of the "small part of the bell" is performed in the "stop operation assisting period".
An example of the information displayed in is described. These display examples are when a start operation is performed.

[0304] In the example shown in (1), "Press from the left reel" is displayed on the display screen 5a, and in order to achieve the winning of "Small part of bell", the left stop is performed as the first stop operation. It notifies that the button 7L should be operated.
In the example shown in (2), "Please push from the center reel" is displayed to inform that the center stop button 7C should be operated as the first stop operation. In the example shown in (3), "Press from the right reel" is displayed to inform that the right stop button 7R should be operated as the first stop operation. In the “stop operation assisting period”, the “stop operation order” for establishing the winning of “the small part of the bell” is notified by using the liquid crystal display device 5,
The "order of stop operation" for realizing the winning of the "small part of the bell" can be reliably recognized, and the winning can be realized without performing "pushing".

Note that ST 373 and ST 37 in the third embodiment.
The notification shown in 4, ST376, and ST377 may be made on the display screen 5a.

Although the embodiment has been described, the present invention is not limited to this.

[0307] In the embodiment, the internal winning of the "watermelon small part" as a trigger of the occurrence of the "stop operation assisting period"
As an opportunity to end the “stop operation assisting period”, the fact that the player has been internally elected to “the small part of cherry” is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the internal winning of one winning combination may be a trigger for the generation and termination of the “stop operation assisting period”. In addition, the probability that the small role that triggers the occurrence or termination of the “stop operation assistance period” will be internally won is
Can be set arbitrarily. In addition, the probability that the “stop operation assistance period” actually occurs or ends after internally winning the small role that triggers the occurrence or end of the “stop operation assistance period” is 1/3, but is limited to this. Alternatively, the probabilities of the two may be different. Also,
Reduce the probability of the internal win for the small role that triggers the occurrence of the "stop operation assistance period", and increase the probability that the "stop operation assistance period" actually occurs after the internal win for the minor role Is also good.

[0308] A plurality of small roles that trigger the occurrence or termination of the "stop operation assisting period" may be provided. For example, the small role that triggers the occurrence of the “stop operation assistance period” may be “watermelon small role” and “bell small role”. In this case, the probability that the "stop operation assisting period" occurs after the internal win for the "watermelon small win" or the "bell small win" may be different.

[0309] A lottery for generating and ending the "stop operation assisting period" may be performed for each game. In this case, when the small part is internally won, the "stop operation assistance period"
It is preferable to increase the probability of occurrence and termination of the game as compared with those of other games.

Further, in the embodiment, there is a possibility that the “stop operation assisting period” may occur due to the internal winning of the small role. However, the “stop operation assisting period” may occur only when the small winning is internally won and the winning is realized. And the possibility of termination. In this case, it is conceivable that the "stop operation assisting period" does not end (permanently) semipermanently by performing a reel stop operation (so-called "hazard") that does not realize the winning of the small win. Therefore, it is preferable to perform the lottery of the occurrence and the end of each game regardless of the success or failure of the winning of the small win. In this case, when the winning combination of the small combination is realized, the probability of occurrence and termination of the “stop operation assisting period” may be made higher than that in the normal game. Thereby, when the player wins the small role internally in the “normal period”, the player tries to realize the winning. In the "stop operation assisting period", the player should realize the winning of the small role and acquire the medal, or the probability that the "stop operation assisting period" will end by performing "hazard" is high. It is possible to add a new interest to the game, that is, to judge whether or not the game should be performed. Further, when the winning combination of the small role is realized in the “stop operation assisting period”, the probability that the “stop operation assisting period” ends may be made lower than that of other games.

Also, one winning combination (for example, a small part of Bell)
May be adopted as the specific combination and the small combination which triggers the occurrence and termination of the “stop operation assistance period”. In general,
A so-called "reach eye" that informs the player that the BB or RB has been internally won by the main reel stop mode.
Many are effective only in the case of "forward push". Therefore, usually, the player performs “forward push”. It is always informed that a specific role has been internally won in the "normal period". Therefore, only when this notification is made, the player can select any of "forward push", "middle push" or "reverse push" and enjoy the game.

In this embodiment, the auxiliary period display LED lamp and the liquid crystal display device are used as the notification means and the separate notification means. , Light, LED dot matrix, or the like. For example, when a liquid crystal display device or an LED dot matrix is employed as the notification means for notifying the result of the first determination, when the "watermelon small role" is internally won, a "stop operation assistance period may occur. May be displayed. " This ensures that the player recognizes the possibility, ends the game without checking whether or not the ST lamp is turned on after the main reel stops, and does not suffer any disadvantage. The notification unit and the separate notification unit may be realized by one device, or may be realized by different devices.

In the embodiment, the lottery for determining whether or not to generate the “stop operation assisting period” is performed only in the game in the “general game state”, but the “general game state during BB”, the “RB game” Lottery that generates a "stop operation assistance period" in the "state", the so-called "challenge time",
Alternatively, a lottery for ending the game may be performed. For example, in the “RB gaming state” and the “challenge time”,
Since the player does not receive the benefit of the “stop operation assisting period” or has little benefit, only the lottery for generating the “stop operation assisting period” may be performed.

Further, in the embodiment, the internal probability of "the small part of bell" in the "general game state" is set to about "1/3". However, it is preferable that the internal probability of "the small part of the bell" is smaller than "1/3". That is, in the “general gaming state” during the “stop operation assisting period”, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out to the player for one medal bet on the game by the player is set to “1” or less. Is preferred. Thereby, B
When the internal winning of B is performed, if the “stop operation assisting period” is set, the “stop operation assisting period” is maintained in the “general game state” until the BB winning is established, but the BB winning is not established. Performing the stop operation can prevent an act of acquiring a medal.

In the embodiment, the "stop operation assisting period" is employed as an advantageous situation for the player, but when the internal winning of the specific combination is achieved, a symbol constituting a symbol combination indicating winning of the specific combination is obtained. May be adopted. In this case, a plurality of symbol combinations indicating winning of one specific combination are prepared. When a specific combination is internally won, it is permitted to stop only one symbol combination along the activated line by the lottery process. Of the symbols that make up the permitted symbol combinations, those that do not make up another symbol combination may be notified.

[0316] The sub-control circuit 72 may perform the "stop operation assisting period selection process" shown in Fig. 24 in accordance with the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. Thus, the burden on the main control circuit 71 whose functions are restricted by law can be reduced.

Further, in the embodiment, three types of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push" are adopted as the "stop operation order", but the present invention is not limited to this. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, since three stop buttons are provided, it is possible to employ up to six types of "order of stop operation".

The probability of generating or ending the “stop operation assisting period” in each game may be set by operating a so-called power supply main switch, reset switch, setting key switch, start lever, and the like.

In the third embodiment, as the predetermined start condition of the "supportable BB occurrence possible period", "the winning of the small role of Bell" is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. is not. For example, (a) that the BB game state has ended, (b) that the random number lottery has been won, (c)
Either one or two or more possible combinations of the four conditions that the small win has been internally won and (d) the winning of the small win can be adopted.

In Table 1 below, among combinations of the above conditions (a) to (d), those that can be adopted as predetermined start conditions are indicated by “○”, and those that cannot be adopted are indicated by “×”. . For example, (a) "the BB gaming state has ended"
Can be combined with (b) “Winning in random number lottery”. In addition, “the winning in the random number lottery” in (b) can be combined with any of (a), (c) and (d). Note that (a) and (c) and (a) and (d) cannot be combined and used as a predetermined start condition. On the other hand, the combination of (c) and (d) can be adopted as a predetermined start condition.
Therefore, a combination of the three conditions (b), (c) and (d) can be adopted as the predetermined start condition.

[0321]

[Table 1]

Further, in the third embodiment, "missing the small role of bell" is adopted as the predetermined end condition of the "assisted BB possible period", but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, (h) winning in the random number lottery, (i) playing a predetermined number of games after the above predetermined starting condition is satisfied, (j) winning internally in BB, (k) BB One of seven conditions that a winning is achieved, (l) the internal winning of the small role, (m) the winning of the small role is achieved, and (n) the winning of the small role is not achieved One that includes one or more possible combinations may be employed.

In Table 2, out of the combinations of the above conditions (h) to (n), those that can be adopted as predetermined start conditions are indicated by “「 ”, and those that cannot be adopted are indicated by“ × ”. For example, winning in the random number lottery in (h) can be adopted as a predetermined end condition in combination with any other condition.
Also, a combination of the three conditions (h), (l) and (m) can be adopted as the predetermined end condition.

[0324]

[Table 2]

Further, in the third embodiment, the "stop operation assisting period" is adopted as the "advantageous situation", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a situation where it is easy to win a “re-game”, a so-called “challenge time (CT)”, a situation where a so-called “single bonus” is likely to be won (SB high probability state), a so-called “centralization of small roles”, etc. May be adopted. Also, “assist time” can be adopted.

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

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of symbols arranged on a reel.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a BB game state according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a ramp state and the like in a general game state according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of notification of a stop operation order according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a mode of an auxiliary period display LED lamp.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a mode of an auxiliary period display LED lamp.

FIG. 8 is a view showing the expected value of the internal probability and the acquired number of small wins of a bell in a general gaming state.

FIG. 9 is a view showing the expected value of the internal probability and the acquired number of small wins of the bell in the general gaming state during BB.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a relationship between a table number, a stop operation, and the success or failure of winning of a small role of a bell.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a stop control table.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol stopped and displayed in a display window based on a predetermined stop operation.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a symbol stopped and displayed in a display window based on a predetermined stop operation.

FIG. 18 is a main flowchart of the main control circuit.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart following FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a flowchart following FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a flowchart following FIG. 20;

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a table used for a lottery of occurrence / end of a stop operation assistance period.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a table number selection table.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a stop operation assisting period selection process.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a stop operation assistance period end lottery process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a stop operation assistance period generation lottery process.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a lamp state selection process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a stop control table selection process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main reel stop processing.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart following FIG. 29;

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing processing in the sub control circuit.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an order notification process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary period generation end effect process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing ST lamp control processing.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a lamp state and the like of the second embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a main flowchart of the second embodiment.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart following FIG. 36;

FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a stop operation assisting period selection process according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating stop operation assisting period end processing according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a stop operation auxiliary period generation process according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing processing in the sub control circuit of the second embodiment.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an order notification process according to the second embodiment;

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary period generation end effect process according to the second embodiment;

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a lamp state and the like of the third embodiment.

FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a lamp state and the like of the third embodiment.

FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a lamp state and the like of the third embodiment.

FIG. 47 is a main flowchart of the third embodiment.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart following FIG. 47;

FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating a period selection process according to the third embodiment;

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the process of ending the BB with assistance period according to the third embodiment;

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an assisted BB generation possible period generation process according to the third embodiment;

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a lamp state selection process according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing processing in the sub control circuit of the third embodiment.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary BB generation possible period generation end effect processing.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing HT lamp control processing according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 56 is a perspective view of the slot machine of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an example of notification of the order of stop operation according to the fourth embodiment.

[Description of Signs] 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... cabinet, 2a ... Panel display unit,
3L, 3C, 3R: Main reel, 4L, 4C, 4R: Main display window, 6: Start lever, 7L, 7C, 7R: Stop button, 8a: Cross down line, 8b: Top line, 8c: Center line, 8d … Bottom line, 8e
... Cross-up line, 9a ... 1-BET lamp, 9b
... 2-BET lamp, 9c ... Maximum BET lamp, 10 ...
Pedestal, 11 ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET
Switch, 13 ... Max-BET switch, 14 ... C / P
Switch, 15 ... Medal payout exit, 16 ... Medal receiving part,
17 WIN lamp, 18 payout display section, 19 credit display section, 20 bonus game information display section, 21 speaker, 22 medal slot, 22S inserted medal sensor, 23 ST lamp, 25 BB game Status LED, 2
6: RB game state LED, 27: Re-game display LED, 2
8: game stop display LED, 30: microcomputer, 31: CPU, 32: ROM, 33: RAM, 34
... clock pulse generation circuit, 35 frequency divider, 36 random number generator, 37 sampling circuit, 38 I / O port, 39 motor drive circuit, 40 hopper, 41 hopper drive circuit, 45 lamp drive Circuit, 46: Main reel stop signal circuit, 48: Display section drive circuit, 49L, 49
C, 49R: stepping motor, 50: main reel position detection circuit, 51: payout completion signal circuit, 71: main control circuit, 72: sub control circuit, 73: sub microcomputer, 74: sub CPU, 75: program ROM, 76
... Control RAM, 77 ... IN port, 78 ... sound source IC, 7
9 ... Power amplifier, 80 ... OUT port, 112L ~ 1
12R: auxiliary period display LED lamp, 113A to 113R
C: left production LED lamp; 114A to 114C: right production LED lamp.

Claims (23)

[Claims] 1. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating the winning of a specific combination is arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be different, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped; and Control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the determination of the determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, the control means comprising: Is determined to permit the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role to be lined up along the predetermined line, the notification by the notification means is performed based on the result of the random number lottery. A game machine for making a third decision to determine whether or not to cause a situation to occur. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the small role is arranged along the predetermined line. A game machine controlling the notifying means or another notifying means provided separately so as to notify the result of the first decision. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating winning of a special increasing combination for generating a special gaming state, and the control means includes: A gaming machine wherein the third decision is not made when in a special gaming state. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination for generating a special gaming state, and said control means. After the result of the first determination allows the special symbol combination to be arranged along the predetermined line, until the winning of the special increase combination is established, A gaming machine characterized by not making a third decision. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said control means controls said variable display means and makes said first and second determinations, and said notifying means. And a sub-control means for performing the third determination and the third determination. 6. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating a winning combination of a specific combination are provided along a predetermined line when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be lined up, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination as to whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to line up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped, and the first determination Control means for making a second decision to determine a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the above and the timing of the stop operation of the player, wherein the control means comprises: When the result of (i) permits the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the predetermined combination to be arranged along the predetermined line, the notification by the notification means is performed based on the result of the random number lottery. Making a fourth determination to determine whether or not to end the game. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is that a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the predetermined combination is arranged along the predetermined line. A game machine controlling the notifying means or another notifying means provided separately so as to notify the result of the first decision. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein said advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination for generating a special gaming state, and said control means includes: A gaming machine wherein the fourth determination is not performed when in a special gaming state. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein said advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination for generating a special gaming state, and said control means. After the result of the first determination allows the special symbol combination to be arranged along the predetermined line, until the winning of the special increase combination is established, A gaming machine characterized by not making the four decisions. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein said advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination for generating a special gaming state, and said control means. A game machine that, when the special gaming state ends, ends a situation in which the notification by the notification unit is performed irrespective of the result of the fourth determination. 11. A gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein said control means controls said variable display means and makes said first and second determinations, and said notifying means. And a sub-control means for performing the fourth determination and the fourth determination. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said control means is configured to control the second operation based on a result of the first determination, the timing, and a stop operation order of the player. When a determination is made, and the first determination result allows the specific symbol combination to be arranged along the predetermined line, the order of the stop operation is reported as the information. Gaming machine to do. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the result of said first determination is to permit said specific symbol combination to be arranged along said predetermined line. A game machine wherein a symbol constituting the specific symbol combination is notified as the information. 14. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating the winning of a specific combination is arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variable. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be different, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped; and Control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the determination of the determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, the control means comprising: When the result of the determination is that the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line, the determination is made to generate a situation in which the notification by the notification means is performed. A gaming machine characterized by performing. 15. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variable. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be different, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped; and Control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the determination of the determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, the control means comprising: When the result of the determination is that the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role is allowed to line up along the predetermined line, the determination that the notification by the notification means is performed is determined to be ended. A gaming machine characterized by performing. 16. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variable symbols. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be different, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped; and Control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the determination of the determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, the control means comprising: The result of the determination is that the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role is permitted to be lined up along the predetermined line, and the mode determined by the second determination is that the small A gaming machine, characterized in that when it indicates a winning combination, a determination is made to generate a situation in which notification is performed by the notification means. 17. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variable symbols. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be different, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped; and Control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the determination of the determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, the control means comprising: The result of the determination is that the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role is permitted to be lined up along the predetermined line, and the mode determined by the second determination is that the small A game machine characterized by determining whether or not to generate a situation in which the notification unit performs notification, based on the result of random number lottery, when the winning combination has been established. 18. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be different, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped; and Control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the determination of the determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, the control means comprising: The result of the determination is that the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role is permitted to be lined up along the predetermined line, and the mode determined by the second determination is that the small A gaming machine, characterized in that when a winning combination has been established, a decision is made to end the situation in which the notification by the notification means is performed. 19. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be different, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped; and Control means for making a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the determination of the determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, the control means comprising: The result of the determination is that the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role is permitted to be lined up along the predetermined line, and the mode determined by the second determination is that the small A game machine characterized by determining whether or not to end the situation in which the notification by the notification means is performed, based on the result of random number drawing, when it indicates the winning of the role. 20. A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating a winning of a specific combination is arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variable. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be different, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notifying means,
A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including the specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line when the variable display is stopped; and Control means for making a second determination to determine a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result of the determination and the timing of the stop operation of the player, the control means comprising: In the period from when the predetermined start condition is satisfied to when the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the game value given to the player does not change in comparison with the general game state, and during the period, When the result of the first determination is to allow the special symbol combination indicating the winning of the special increasing role to be lined up along the predetermined line, after the winning of the special increasing role is completed, Advantageous for players A gaming machine characterized by generating various situations. 21. A gaming machine according to claim 20, wherein said advantageous condition is a condition in which a notification is made by said notification means. 22. The gaming machine according to claim 20, wherein the predetermined start condition is that a special game state generated based on the winning of the special increase combination has ended, that a random number lottery has been won, Any of the four conditions that the first determination result allows the symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role to be arranged along the predetermined line and that the winning of the small role has been achieved A gaming machine characterized by one condition or a condition of two or more possible combinations. 23. The gaming machine according to claim 20, wherein the predetermined end condition is that a random number lottery has been won, and that a predetermined number of games have been played after the predetermined start condition has been satisfied. The first determination result is that the special symbol combination is allowed to be arranged along the predetermined line, that the special increase combination has been won, and the first determination result is a small combination 7 that the symbol combination indicating that the winning combination has been established is permitted along the predetermined line, that the winning combination of the small role has been established, and that the winning combination of the small role has not been established. A gaming machine characterized by any one of the above conditions or a combination of two or more possible conditions.