JP2003070973A - Game machine having means for informing recommended operation order, computer program for the same, and computer readable storage medium for storing computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which informs a recommended operation order to a player and changes the contents of a game by considering an operation order. SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a plurality of rotary reels, a stop switch and a controller. The recommended operation order is informed to the game player and the different result is obtained where the stop switch is operated in response to the recommended operation order or by another kind of order.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a control program for the gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique for informing a player of the operation sequence of stop switches.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art (1) Conventionally, in a gaming machine using a rotating reel 44, there is a case where the winning symbol can be easily won depending on the operation sequence of the stop switch 30. -For example, the operation sequence of the stop switch 30 is "press forward"
In the case of "reverse push", the reverse push is a gaming machine provided with a winning combination in which it is easier to win.・ Although the forward push during the BB game (during the big bonus game) always shifts to the RB game (regular bonus game), but when the backward push is performed, the RB game does not shift depending on the timing of operating the stop switch (so-called " It is a game machine that sometimes has replay removed.

(2) Up to now, the player, after understanding the above-mentioned control contents, appropriately determines the operation order of the stop switch while confirming the flag display and the reach, and obtains more coins. I was playing.

[0004]

However, it is a burden on the player to store all of the above operation sequences that differ for each game model (or for each manufacturer), and it is limited to the skilled player to utilize them. It was Further, in the future, when the game contents are advanced and complicated, and a more complicated operation sequence is required, it is not desirable to notify and memorize all of them to the player. Therefore, in the gaming machine where the result of the game differs depending on the operation order,
There has been a demand for means for appropriately notifying the player of the operation sequence.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects Thereof] [1] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides "a plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols around them, and the rotation of each rotating reel. In a gaming machine equipped with a stop switch corresponding to each rotating reel for stopping each, and a control device for controlling the rotation of the rotating reel corresponding to the operation of the stop switch and controlling a game using the rotating reel. There is a recommended operation order selection unit that determines a recommended operation order of the stop switch, and a recommended operation order notification unit that notifies the recommended operation order defined by the recommended operation order selection unit, and the recommended operation order A case where the notification of the recommended operation sequence in the notification means is started before the accepting state of the stop switch, and the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended operation order, and In the case of operating the stop switch in order, in which the game result is a game machine ", wherein different.

The present invention informs the player of the recommended operation sequence. By this recommended operation sequence, the player knows that a game result different from the normal operation can be obtained by an operation other than the normal operation of the stop switch. As a result, even if the player is a new-type game machine, the player can enjoy the game by utilizing the reverse push or the pinch push according to the recommended operation sequence notified.

In particular, the present invention starts the notification of the recommended operation sequence "before the stop switch is in the acceptable state". As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player knows the recommended operation sequence after operating the stop switch.

"Recommended operation sequence" in the present invention means
This is an example of the operation sequence of the stop switch that is considered to be able to give a state with a higher added value to the player, and the game medal is not always obtained if the stop switch is operated in the recommended operation sequence. Even when the recommended operation sequence is notified, it is sufficient for the player to decide whether to operate in the order. For example, in the BB game, even when the reverse operation is notified as the recommended operation order for performing the replay removal, the forward operation is intentionally performed to shift to the RB game.

The "acceptable state of the stop switch" means that a predetermined time has elapsed after the start lever was pressed,
When the stop switch is operated, it refers to the state of the gaming machine that stops the rotating reels. Before the state in which the stop switch can be accepted, even if an operation signal for operating the stop switch is sent to the control device, the control device does not perform stop control of the rotating reel.

In the state where the stop switch can be accepted after the start lever is pressed, the lights provided inside the stop switch are turned on all at once after the start lever is pressed and a predetermined time (for example, 600 ms) elapses. It can be recognized by things. It should be noted that a state in which the operation of the stop switch cannot be accepted by the control device after the start lever is pressed is referred to as an unacceptable state.

The feature of the present invention is that "the result of the game is different" between the case where the operation is performed according to the recommended operation sequence and the other case.
That is. One form of changing the game result is a form of using the symbol array of the rotating reel. Another mode is a mode in which the control content itself stored in the control device is changed.

(Recommended operation order informing means) FIG. 14 shows a concrete configuration example (informing device) of the "recommended operation order informing means 80" in the present invention. As shown in the figure, as the configuration of the recommended operation order notification means 80, a speaker can be used as a notification means appealing to hearing. Further, in addition to the form in which an LED is used as a visually appealing notification means (optical notification means), a liquid crystal screen can be used. (Use of symbol array of rotating reel) [2] The invention described in claim 2 is "the above-mentioned gaming machine, the rotating reel selected as the final stop rotating reel in the recommended operation sequence is a winning symbol. The rotation reels other than the final stop rotation reel in the recommended operation sequence include a portion in which the interval between the rotation reels has a number of frames greater than the maximum kicking frame number in the stop control, and the winning symbol is the symbol. A game machine characterized in that the interval between them is within the maximum number of kicking-off pieces in the stop control of the rotating reels. "

Here, the "final stop spinning reel" refers to the spinning reel which is required to be stopped last among a plurality of spinning reels in the recommended operation sequence. For example, the first reel when the reverse push is requested is the final stop rotation reel.

The "maximum kick-out frame number" is a matter related to the stop control of the rotating reel so that the symbols other than the winning symbol (missing symbols) are not aligned on the activated line. The control device performs stop control to stop the rotating reel at the timing when the stop switch is operated. At that time, when the lost symbol comes on the effective line, the rotating reel is further rotated, and the lost symbol is effective. So-called kick-off control is performed so that they are not aligned on the line. The maximum number of kick-out frames is the number of frames of the symbol, which is how many symbols are to be kicked when the kick-out control is performed. As the maximum number of kicked-off frames, if it is about 2 to 6 frames, it is an appropriate value without impairing game playability. Usually, the maximum number of kicking frames is four.

FIG. 5 shows the "interval between the winning symbols". FIG. 5 shows an example of the respective symbol arrangements of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel, and means “◯: winning symbol” and “x: lost symbol”. Here, the interval between the symbols of the winning combination is ○ and ○ in FIG.
Refers to the part sandwiched between the first reel and the reference numeral 100c shown on the first reel.
Has three frames, reference numeral 100d has five frames.

(Change of control content) [3] The invention according to claim 3 is, as the embodiment in which "the result of the game is different", "a plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols around the reel, A stop switch corresponding to each rotary reel that stops the rotation of each rotary reel, and a control device that controls the rotation of the rotary reel in response to the operation of the stop switch and controls the game using the rotary reel. A gaming machine provided with a recommended operation sequence selecting means for determining a recommended operation sequence of the stop switch,
It has means for storing recommended control contents in association with the recommended operation order, recommended operation order informing means for informing the recommended operation order defined by the recommended operation order selecting means, and means for storing the actual operation order. Then, the notification of the recommended operation order in the recommended operation order notification means is started before the accepting state of the stop switch, the actual operation order and the recommended operation order are compared, and the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended operation order. A game machine characterized by performing control based on the recommended control content when operated ".

According to the present invention, the control content when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended operation sequence is stored in advance. As a result, various controls can be performed, and a more varied game can be provided.

The "recommended control content" is control content executed when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the notified recommended operation sequence, and the content can be arbitrarily set for each gaming machine. it can.

Specifically, the following controls can be mentioned.・ If you operate in the recommended operation order, the pull-in prohibition (kicking) control process for the winning symbols within the pull-in frame number is canceled, and the rotation reel stop control is changed to allow pull-in.・ If you operate in the recommended order, change the winning symbol. In this case, by increasing the number of symbols arranged on the rotating reel as a new winning symbol, the probability of winning is improved.・ Large symbols, change the winning symbol to a characteristic symbol, and notify this symbol. By making it easy to press
This is a form that improves the probability of winning a prize. -Even if the winning symbol is not changed, when the player wins in the recommended operation order, more game medals are discharged than when the player wins in the other operation order.

The "actual operation sequence" means the sequence in which the player operates the stop switches, but the information to be stored includes the operation sequence of all the stop switches as well as the first or second or third sequence. Alternatively, only the information specifying which one of the stop switches has been operated may be used. The mode in which the operation order of all the stop switches is stored means, for example, when the reverse push is performed, the third switch, the second switch, and the first switch are stored.
In this mode, it is stored that the stop switch is operated in the order of the switches. On the other hand, in the mode in which only the first stop switch is stored, the information for specifying the third switch is stored as the actual operation sequence when the reverse push is performed.

The comparison between the recommended operation sequence and the actual operation sequence is a form in which, in addition to the comparison of all the operation sequences, only the stop switch such as the first, second, or third stop switch is operated. Good. One embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine having a means for changing control contents based on an operation of a first stop switch in the game control selecting means.

(Replay removal) [4] The invention according to claim 4 is "a specific game (regular bonus game: RB game) which has a higher probability of winning than the normal game in the above-mentioned gaming machine, A specific transition game (big bonus game: BB game) with a high probability of transitioning to the game is provided, and during the specific transition game, as a result of the symbol lottery, the specific game transition winning combination is selected. The recommended operation order for the winning combination of the winning combination is selected by the recommended operation order selecting means, and the probability of winning the specific game transition winning combination when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended operation order is the recommended operation order. "A gaming machine characterized by reducing the number compared to the case where the stop switch is operated without following the operation sequence."

By this, even when the winning combination (specific game transition winning combination) that always shifts to the specific game when the stop switch is pressed forward is selected by lottery, the winning combination is won. It becomes possible to prevent the winning of the role, and the player can enjoy the game according to his / her desire.

The "specific game transition winning combination" is a winning combination that shifts to the RB game when a prize is won, and is a winning combination during the BB game. Depending on the content of the game, an embodiment may be adopted in which the specific game transition winning combination is won not only during the BB game but also during the normal game. The winning symbol of this specific game transition winning combination may be arbitrarily determined. Generally, it is often used in combination with a winning symbol of "Replay".

As a form of "reducing the probability of winning a specific game transition winning combination", in addition to the form of using the symbol arrangement as shown in [2], the control content shown in [3] is changed. It is a form. The following are examples of modes for changing the control content. -Change the stop control of the spinning reel so that the drawing symbol can be controlled.・ Change the winning symbol to a symbol with a smaller number on each rotating reel.・ Change the winning symbol to a symbol with a large gap between winning symbols. -Change the content of the spinning reel stop control to reduce the "maximum number of kicked frames".

As the "selection of the recommended operation order for non-recommendation of prizes by the recommended operation order selecting means", in addition to selection based on the result of a predetermined symbol lottery, various game states are taken into consideration for selection. It is feasible. Here, BB should be considered as the gaming state.
There is a mode in which the number of normal games in the game, the number of winnings of the RB game, the game history such as the amount of game medals discharged so far, and other various game situations are considered.

Specifically, even if the specific game transition winning combination is won, if the number of normal games in the BB game exceeds 22, the RB game is ended three times in the BB game. In order to avoid the completion of the BB game, push the recommended operation sequence
For example, it is a form that promotes the transition to the game. In addition, in the BB game, the BB game is performed without ending the three RB games.
The completion of the game is called "punk".

[0028] "Winning winning prize non-recommended" means that it is judged that the player is more privileged not to win the winning winning combination in the game, and the player is informed not to win the winning prize. It is recommended. One example is
This is a mode in which the operation sequence of the replay removal is notified during the BB game.

From the above, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, "the above-mentioned gaming machine, means for selecting a recommended operation sequence of non-winning prize based on the gaming state,
Or, a gaming machine having a selection means of whether or not to notify the recommended operation sequence of non-winning prizes based on the game history state "
Is.

As described above, the player can avoid the puncture by selecting whether to select the recommended operation sequence or notify in consideration of the game state (preferably game history). become. The player can enjoy the game without worrying about the puncture.

The game state (game history) which should be taken into consideration here is the number of normal games in the BB game, the number of RB games in the BB game, etc. In order to make a selection based on such a game state, the present invention is used. One of the preferred embodiments of (1) is a form having a normal game number counting means (normal game number counting means) in the BB game and an RB game number counting means (RB number counting means) in the BB game. (Repeat) [5] Here, when the notification of the recommended operation sequence is repeated many times in succession, for example, when the lamp is continuously flashed in the order of left → middle → right, the player may say "left → I don't know if I should do "middle → right" or "middle → right → left". Therefore, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is the above-mentioned gaming machine, characterized in that after the notification of the recommended operation sequence for one round, the recommended operation order for the next round is provided at a predetermined interval. It is a game machine. "

(Changing the type of informing device) [6] Also, in the case of repeatedly informing the recommended operation sequence,
A desirable embodiment is, "In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the recommended operation order informing means comprises a plurality of types of informing devices,
The notification of the recommended operation sequence is performed using the notification devices of different types. "

In this way, a plurality of types of notification devices are provided,
By notifying the recommended notifying operation sequence using each of these kinds of notifying devices, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking.

Here, the "plurality of notification devices" include speakers, various lights, LEDs, liquid crystal screens, backlights, and the like. As one specific example, FIG.
In the embodiment shown in (A), the LED is used for notification, and then the speaker is used for notification. Further, in the case of the embodiment having the backlight and the LED, after the notification is made by using the backlight, the notification is also made by the LED (this notification form is shown in FIG. 13).

The embodiment using a plurality of notification devices may be an embodiment in which a plurality of notification devices are used to notify the recommended operation sequence for one round. As its embodiment,
This is a form in which an auditory notification device (speaker) and a visual notification device (LED, liquid crystal screen, backlight, etc.) are simultaneously used. Alternatively, a plurality of optical notification devices may be used at the same time.

(Optical Notification Device) [7] And, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
[In the gaming machine described above, the recommended operation sequence notification means includes one or a plurality of optical notification devices corresponding to one stop switch, and the notification device is lit, blinked in accordance with the recommended operation sequence, Or it is a gaming machine characterized by disappearing. "

The recommended operation order notifying means is not particularly limited in its configuration and arrangement position as long as the player can recognize the recommended operation order. However, as in the above-described embodiment, by making the recommended operation sequence notification means optical corresponding to the stop switch, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the operation sequence of the stop switch.

The "optical notifying device" has a means for notifying the visual sense of the player, and corresponds to a device using various lights including a backlight, an LED, a liquid crystal screen and the like. As the notification device corresponding to the stop switch, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), in addition to the form of arranging the LED on each rotating reel controlled by each stop switch, the notification is made by using a backlight described later. The form to do corresponds. Further, as "one optical notification device corresponding to the stop switch", one liquid crystal screen is provided as the notification device corresponding to the rotating reel 44 as shown in FIG. A form in which the recommended operation sequence is notified using each screen of 1 corresponds to the above. Further, one notification device including an LED and a liquid crystal screen may be used to display the character "reverse press" or to indicate "←" so that the player can recognize the recommended operation sequence.

A desirable mode of "turning off the lights according to the recommended operation sequence" is to turn on all the notification devices when the start lever is pressed, and then turn off the turned-on lights according to the recommended operation sequence.

(Color Change) [8] Further, as a preferred embodiment, “the above-mentioned gaming machine, after notifying the recommended operation sequence of one round using a plurality of colors, the same pattern as the color Is a gaming machine characterized by notifying the recommended operation order for the next round.

By using a plurality of colors, the player can easily recognize the recommended operation sequence. In addition, it is possible to give a gorgeous notification of the recommended operation sequence, and it is possible to enhance the effect of production.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, after the recommended operation sequence for the first round is notified in a plurality of colors including red, blue, and yellow, the recommended operation sequence for the next round is also red, blue, and
In this mode, the color pattern is the same as that of yellow.

The notification device for the first round and the notification device for the next round may be the same or different.

As an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of colors may be used when the recommended operation sequence is notified only once. For example, the recommended operation order is in the order of red, yellow, and blue for only one round. By making the colors of the optical notification devices that specify the respective stop switches different from each other in this way, it is possible to further easily recognize the respective stop switches.

[9] Further, as a preferred embodiment, "the above-mentioned gaming machine, after notifying the recommended operation sequence of one round by using one color, recommending the next round with a color different from the above-mentioned color It is a gaming machine characterized by notifying the operation order. "

As a result, even if the player is repeatedly notified of the recommended operation sequence, the player can accurately understand the sequence from the color difference. In particular, it becomes easier to understand the recommended operation sequence for each cycle, compared to the embodiment in which the same color is repeatedly notified. This embodiment is shown in FIG.

(Backlight) [10] Further, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is, "In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the optical notification device is a backlight arranged inside a rotating reel. It is a characteristic gaming machine. "

The player concentrates his line of sight on the rotating reel during the game. Therefore, if the operation sequence is notified by turning on / blinking / turning off the backlight, the player does not need to move the line of sight from the rotating reel during the game, and the recommended operation sequence can be easily recognized. On the other hand, as a manufacturer, there is no need to install a new device to notify the recommended operation sequence, and there is an advantage that an increase in the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be suppressed. This embodiment is advantageous to both the player and the manufacturer by utilizing a conventional backlight as a recommended operation sequence notification means.

(Notification Time) [11] Since the game is repeated many times, the player wants to know the recommended operation sequence in the present invention in the shortest possible time. In addition, it is desirable for the player who already understands the operation sequence to perform the recommended operation sequence in the shortest possible time. On the other hand, if the notification is made in a too short time, the operation sequence cannot be understood, and it is often overlooked, which is not desirable.

Therefore, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, "In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the recommended operation sequence specifies stop switches in order and notifies the operation sequence. 100 hours of operation
It is a gaming machine characterized by being ms to 200 ms. "

As described above, by setting the operation time of one informing device to 100 ms or more, the player can easily understand the recommended operation sequence. On the other hand, by setting the time to 200 ms or less, redundant notification can be avoided. Here, the operating time of one notifying device means the operating time of the notifying device for specifying one stop switch, and in the case of the form shown in FIG. 4, the respective lights shown as the first, second, and third lights. It means that the operation switch of is 100 ms to 200 ms.

[12] A preferred embodiment of the present invention is the above-mentioned gaming machine, wherein the notification of the recommended operation sequence is completed before the stop switch can be accepted. Machine.

After the notification of the recommended operation sequence is completed in this way, the stop switch becomes ready to be received, so that the player who wants to operate the stop switch in a hurry, before the notification of the recommended operation sequence is completed, It is possible to reduce the situation where the stop switch is operated by mistake.

Here, the timing at which the notification of the recommended operation sequence is completed can be appropriately determined based on the content of the game and the content of the notification means. As an example, the notification of the recommended operation sequence is completed before 0 ms to 100 ms before the state becomes acceptable.

[13] The stop switch is operated only after the player determines the operation order. Further, if the stop switch is operated once, it cannot be redone, so there is no point in notifying the recommended operation sequence thereafter. Therefore, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is a "gaming machine described above, characterized in that the notification of the recommended operation sequence is stopped on condition that a stop switch has been operated."

As a result, it is possible to quickly stop the notification of the recommended operation sequence that is not required by the player, and avoid a situation in which the player feels uncomfortable.

As another embodiment, if the stop switch is operated before the stop switch is ready to accept (rejection is not possible), the rotating reel is not stopped, but the notification of the recommended operation sequence is stopped. It may be in the form of. Thus, in the case of a player who does not want to be notified of the recommended operation sequence, it is possible to stop the notification of the undesired recommended operation sequence by operating the stop switch at the same time as pressing the start lever (in line with the player's wishes). (A game machine can be provided.) (Unacceptable time adjusting means 58) [14] The notification of the recommended operation sequence according to the present invention is started when the operation of the stop switch 30 cannot be accepted. It is desirable that the process be completed before it becomes available. Here, when notifying a complicated operation sequence, a longer time than usual is required.

Therefore, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that "the above-mentioned gaming machine has means for changing the time until it becomes the receivable state (non-receivable time changing means). It is a game machine. "

As a result, when a complicated operation sequence is notified, it is possible to give a notification over a longer time than usual by extending the time until the reception becomes possible (non-reception time). In addition, for beginner game machines, etc., the unacceptable time is set long so that beginners can easily understand it.
It is possible to inform the recommended operation sequence slowly.
On the other hand, in the case of a skilled person, it is possible to set the unacceptable time as short as possible and shorten the game time for one game.

[15] The invention described in claim 15 is
"The gaming machine described above, characterized in that the backlight is turned on and off in accordance with the movement of the specific symbol of the rotating reel." [16] The invention described in claim 16 is “a gaming machine described above, wherein the specific symbol is a winning combination in the game”. [17] The invention according to claim 17 is that "a plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols around them, a stop switch corresponding to each rotating reel for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel, and the stop And a control device for controlling the rotation of the rotary reel corresponding to the operation of the switch and for controlling the game using the rotary reel, and a recommended operation sequence selection means for determining a recommended operation sequence of the stop switch, Having a recommended operation order informing means for informing the recommended operation order determined by the recommended operation order selecting means,
When the notification of the recommended operation order in the recommended operation order notification means is started before the accepting state of the stop switch, and the stop switch is operated according to the recommended operation order, and when the stop switch is operated in another order. With the above, the computer program is a computer program used for gaming machines having different game results, and is a computer program for sequentially executing the following steps. Step of deciding a recommended operation sequence of the stop switch, and a step of notifying the recommended operation sequence by using the recommended operation sequence informing means before the stop switch is ready for reception. [18] The invention described in claim 18 is the same as in the above [17]
The computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program described in 1. [19] The invention described in claim 19 is, "a plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols around, a stop switch corresponding to each rotating reel for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel, and the stop. Means for controlling the rotation of the rotary reel corresponding to the operation of the switch and for controlling the game using the rotary reel, and the control device stores the recommended control content in association with the recommended operation sequence. A computer program used for a gaming machine having: a step for deciding a recommended operation sequence of the stop switch, the recommended operation sequence being performed before the acceptance state of the stop switch. Step of notifying using the recommended operation order notification means Step of storing the actual operation order Performing the recommended control contents based on control when operating the stop switch in accordance with step the recommended operating sequence for comparing the recommended operation order ". [20] The invention described in claim 20 is the same as in the above [19].
The computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program described in 1. (Supplemental Description) The computer program described in [17 to 20] above and the embodiment of the present invention as a storage medium storing the computer program will be described.

This computer program is installed not only on a game machine having a rotating reel and a stop switch as a physical structure (game machine implemented in a hall) but also on a personal computer and various game machines (home game machine). However, it can be implemented.

Therefore, when the present invention is implemented as a home-use game machine, the rotating reel in the present invention is displayed on the display, not a physical structure, and is rotated / stopped within the display. Further, as the stop switch, various input devices such as a controller of a game machine, a keyboard of a personal computer, a mouse, etc. are applicable.

[0063]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of a gaming machine. As an embodiment that changes the result of the game, one that uses the symbol array is the first embodiment, and one that changes the control content is the second embodiment.
Will be described below.

Embodiment 1: Use of symbol array (outline of gaming machine 10) Gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment
Is a reel unit 40 including a plurality of rotating reels 44, a backlight and a rotating motor, and the reel unit 4
0, the start lever 21 for starting the rotation of each rotating reel 44, and the stop switch 3 for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 44 included in the reel unit 40.
The control device 5 having 0 and is connected to the reel unit 40, the start lever 21 and the stop switch 30, respectively.
It has 0 and.

The control device 50 has game control means 51 for controlling the game, lottery means 52 for performing a predetermined symbol lottery, and effect control means 53 for performing various effects. As a device for implementing the effect control means 53, an effect display device 70 such as a speaker, an LED and a liquid crystal screen is used. The game control means 51 has a normal game control means, a specific game control means, and a specific transition game control means. The contents of these games will be described later.

(Appearance of Gaming Machine 10) The gaming machine 10 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, it has a box-shaped casing 11. At the center of the housing 11, three rotating reels 44 (41-4
Square display window 12 through which the pattern 46 of 3) can be seen
Is formed, and a predetermined effective line 13 (five in the figure) is attached.

At the lower left of the display window 12, a lever switch is provided as the start lever 21. Further, the stop switch 30 is provided right below the display window 12.
The three button switches are arranged side by side. In addition, speakers, LEDs, a liquid crystal screen, etc. are arranged at appropriate positions of the housing 11 to perform an effect at the time of winning or winning (omitted from FIG. 2, shown in FIG. 14).

(Reel unit 40) Reel unit 4
0 is equipped with three rotating reels 44 provided side by side and three stepping motors for rotating each rotating reel 44. On the outer peripheral surface of each rotating reel 44,
For example, "7", "BAR", "plum", "Repla"
A plurality of types of symbols 46 such as "y" and "cherry" are attached.

The reel unit 40 is provided inside the casing 11 and is provided in the display window 1 provided substantially at the center of the front panel.
From 2, the outer peripheral surface of each rotating reel 44 can be visually recognized. When this reel unit 40 is viewed through the display window 12, when the rotation of each rotating reel 44 is stopped, the pattern 46 attached to the outer peripheral surface of each rotating reel 44 appears to be positioned on the activated line 13. Has become.

On the reel unit 40, the respective symbols 46
In order to display brightly, a light is provided inside the rotating reel 44 (this light is used as a backlight).

(Start lever 21) Start lever 2
1 is for starting the rotation of each rotating reel 44 included in the reel unit 40. The start lever 21 is composed of a lever switch provided on the lower left of the display window 12. The start lever 21 is connected to the control device 50, and when the start lever 21 is operated after the game medals are inserted, first, the lottery means 52 performs a lottery, and immediately after that, all the reel units 40 have. The stepping motor is driven to rotate all the rotating reels 44.

(Stop switch 30) Stop switch 30
Is for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 44 included in the reel unit 40. Stop switch 30
Is connected to the controller 50, and when the left first switch 31 is operated, the stepping motor driving the left first reel 41 is stopped, and the rotation of the first reel 41 is stopped. Similarly, when the second switch 32 is operated, the rotation of the second reel 42 is stopped, and when the third switch 33 is pressed, the rotation of the third reel 43 is stopped.

(Control Device 50: Internal Structure of Gaming Machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a control device 50. The control device 50 includes a CPU,
It is configured by a microcomputer including a storage unit such as a RAM or a ROM.

The control device 50 includes the start lever 21 and the stop switch 30 described above as input devices.
Etc. are connected. Further, it is connected to a reel unit 40 as an output device, various lights and speakers (effect display device 70) for performing an effect at the time of winning / winning, and a hopper unit 60 for discharging a game medal at the time of winning. The gaming machine 10 has a recommended operation order notification unit 80 for notifying a recommended recommended operation order, and as a desirable mode, the backlight or the effect display device 70 is utilized as the recommended operation order notification unit 80. .

The control device 50 stores a predetermined program in a ROM which is a computer-readable recording medium, so that the game control means 51 for judging the winning, controlling the stopping of the rotating reel 44 and judging the winning. , A lottery means 52 for performing a predetermined symbol lottery, and an effect control means 53 for notifying the winning by using lights or LEDs and for producing an effect at the time of winning.

Then, the control device 50 according to the present invention.
Is a notification control means 5 for controlling the recommended operation order selection means 54 and the recommended operation order notification means 80 in addition to the above means.
The program for executing 5 is stored.

Hereinafter, the game control means 51 and the lottery means 5
2. The effect control means 53, the recommended operation sequence selection means 54 and the notification control means 55, which are the points of the present invention, will be further described.

(1. Game control means 51) Game control means 5
1 controls the game contents of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention. The game control means 51 is provided with a normal game, which is a general game, and a special game that gives a great benefit to the player, as the game. In this special game,
A specific game (regular bonus game: RB game) with a higher probability of winning than the normal game, a specific transition game (big bonus game: BB game) with a higher probability of shifting to this specific game, and the like are provided. That is, this special game is a general term for the specific game and the specific transition game.

Further, the game control means 51, as a prize, is a small role prize which gives a relatively small profit to the player, and a re-play (replay) prize in which a game can be executed again under the same conditions without inserting a game medal. Various roles can be determined according to the contents of the game.

(1-1: Normal Game) The normal game control means is for performing a normal game. When the start lever 21 is operated on condition that the game medal is inserted, the reel unit 40 is driven and the three rotary reels 44 start rotating. After that, when one of the stop switches 30 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 44 is stopped. Then, when all three stop switches 30 are operated, the rotations of the three rotary reels 44 are all stopped.

At this time, when the winning symbol determined by the lottery is stopped on the activated line 13 of the display window 12, a prize is won, and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out through the hopper unit 60. Instead of paying out the game medal, credit may be given.

(1-2: Special Game) In the BB game, R
The B game has a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 3 times), or the normal game during the BB game has a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, 30 times).
You can do it. In the RB game, only one game medal is inserted, and the predetermined symbol 46 on the rotary reel 44 is displayed on the display window 12.
A prize will be awarded if they are lined up on the center line 131.
In this RB game, a predetermined maximum number of winnings (e.g. 8 times) or a predetermined maximum number of games (e.g. 12 times) can be played.

(1-3 Spin reel stop control) As a result of the lottery, if the winning symbol is won and the winning symbol is determined, whether or not the winning symbol can be aligned on the activated line is determined. This is due to the timing of the stop switch 30. Specifically, since the rotation reel 44 is set to stop within 190 ms after operating the stop switch 30, after operating the stop switch 30,
The retractable symbol on the circumference of the rotatable reel 44 that can be stopped within 190 ms, for example, when the winning symbol is included in the four retractable symbols, the rotatable reel 44 is on the activated line 13. Stop by pulling in the winning symbols. On the other hand, in the case where the winning symbols are not included in the four retractable symbols, the effective line 13
I can't win because I can't stop by pulling the winning symbol on top.

When the player cannot win the prize despite winning the prize, the right to establish the winning flag may be carried over to the next game or may be eliminated.

The number of the drawable symbols is determined by the symbol size and shape and the stop time of the rotary reel 44 after the stop switch is operated, and is not limited to the above-mentioned four. The stop control of the rotating reel 44, which may be any number, is also the same in the specific game and the specific transition game, and when the specific game is won, the winning symbol is set to be drawn. Further, when the winning combination to be transferred to the specific game is won in the specific transition game, the winning symbol is set to be drawn.

Then, the control for pulling in the winning symbol is
This is a relationship between control for kicking a lost symbol and front and back. In the embodiment described below, the maximum number of frames for kicking a lost symbol is set as the maximum number of kicked frames, and the value is set to 4 frames.

(2. Lottery means 52) In the lottery means 52, the player stops the switch 3 based on a predetermined lottery probability.
Before operating 0, a lottery to decide whether or not to win is performed. The lottery means 52 is configured to have the following means.

Random number generating means for generating random numbers in a predetermined area, random number extracting means for extracting the random numbers generated by the random number generating means under predetermined conditions, and for random numbers in all areas extracted by the random number extracting means, A lottery table in which it is determined in advance a predetermined ratio of what role to win, or whether it is a loss, ・ By collating the extracted random number with the lottery table,
A lottery determination means that determines a winning combination to which this random number corresponds.

(3. Production control means 53) Production control means 5
3 is a speaker, LCD screen, L
This is for controlling various lights (effect display device 70) such as ED to notify the player of winning or the like. Specifically, a winning sound is generated from a speaker at the time of winning a prize, and a display light is lit or blinked to notify a player of the winning prize.

(4. Recommended Operation Sequence Selection Means 54) The control device 50 according to the present invention has the recommended operation sequence selection means 54 for determining the operation sequence of the stop switch 30.

In order to carry out the recommended operation order selection means 54, the selection means are: recommended operation order storage means, RB game number counting means (RB number counting means), and normal game number counting in the BB game. Means (normal game number counting means) -Has recommended operation order extraction means.

Recommended Operation Order Storage Means FIG. 3 shows a recommended operation order table storing necessary data as a storage mode of the recommended operation order. This table shows a lottery result in one record, selection conditions for the lottery result,
The recommended operation order, what kind of notification is given, the contents of the notification, and the notification device used as the recommended operation notification means 80 are stored.

In the figure, when the result of the lottery is "specific game transition winning combination", the selection condition is "1) the RB game has ended twice and the normal game has not ended 22 times. 2) The base game has ended 22 times. "
Memorize Then, as the recommended operation sequence, “3rd → 2nd → 1st” (reverse press) corresponding to 1) above and “1st → 2nd → 3rd” (forward press) corresponding to 2) above. Memorize
Then, as the notification content / informing device, "(after pressing down the start lever 21), after 50 ms, the backlight is set to 1
“Turn on for 50 ms each” is stored.

RB Game Counting Means (RB Number Counting Means) The RB game number counting means stores how many RB games have been played since the BB game started. When the number of RB games reaches a predetermined maximum number, BB
The game ends.

Normal Game Number Counting Means in BB Game (Normal Game Number Counting Means) The normal game number counting means in the BB game stores the number of normal games since the BB game started. And when the number of normal games reaches a predetermined maximum number,
Even if the RB game is not played a predetermined maximum number of times, the BB game ends (so-called “punk”). In this embodiment, the maximum number of RB games in the BB game is 3
The maximum number of regular games is 30.

Recommended Operation Sequence Extraction Means This recommended operation sequence extraction means searches the recommended operation sequence table by using the lottery result as a key when the lottery is started by operating the start lever 21 and the lottery result is confirmed. If a lottery result is found, the selection condition corresponding to the result is extracted and stored.

Then, the stored selection condition is compared with the RB number stored in the RB number counting means and the normal game number stored in the normal game number counting means, and when these conditions are met, The recommended operation sequence, notification operation content, and notification device corresponding to the lottery result are extracted and stored. This completes the selection of the recommended operation sequence. As described above, the preferred embodiment of the present invention is an embodiment in which the recommended operation sequence is selected in consideration of the lottery result and the game state.

(5. Notification control means 55, recommended operation order notification means 80) The game machine according to the present invention has a recommended operation order notification means 8 for notifying the player of the recommended operation order.
Has 0. The control device 50 has a notification control unit 55 that controls the recommended operation order notification unit 80.

As the recommended operation sequence notification means 80, the recommended operation sequence notification LED or liquid crystal screen can be used. However, from the viewpoint of reducing the number of parts and manufacturing cost, it is desirable that the configuration of the recommended operation order notifying means 80 be such that the backlight and the like in the effect display device 70 and the reel unit 40 are diverted.

As the recommended operation order notification means 80, a speaker that appeals to the hearing can be used, but an optical notification device that appeals to the visual sense (from the above, LCD screens, LEDs, backlights, etc.) are desirable. Particularly, considering that the player always looks at the rotating reel 44, it is preferable to use the backlight. The notification mode of the recommended operation order will be described later. In the embodiment described below, a backlight is used for this "recommended operation sequence notification means 80".

Control of Backlight When the notification of the recommended operation sequence is determined, the notification control means 55 in the control device 50 turns on / blinks the backlight (recommended operation order notification means 80) based on the recommended operation content.・ Control the turning off. A notification mode of the recommended operation order will be described with reference to FIG. The "first, second, third" display shown in this figure means three lights corresponding to the respective stop switches (first switch, second switch, third switch). These are the first light, the second light, and the third light. The vertical direction is the time axis, and the hatched portion in the figure shows the time zone in which each light is on. "START" in the figure means the moment when the start lever 21 is pressed, and shows the passage of time downward in the figure. After the "operation acceptance", the stop control of the rotating reel 44 is performed by operating the stop switch 30.

When the result of the lottery is the specific game transition winning combination shown in FIG. 3 and the selection condition 1) is selected, the recommended operation sequence informing means 80 is first arranged inside the third reel 50 ms after the start. 1 for the back light (3rd light)
Turn on for 50 ms. Next, the backlight (second light) arranged inside the second reel is turned on for 150 ms. Finally, the backlight (first
Light) for 150 ms. Illumination / blinking / extinction of each light specifies the operation sequence of the stop switch 30 corresponding to each light. When the third light is turned on first, it indicates that the third switch is operated first. As a result, the backlights of the three rotating reels 44 blink in order from the right, and the player can understand that the operation from the right (so-called reverse pressing) is advantageous.
The operating time of each light for identifying one stop switch 30 is preferably about 100 to 200 ms.

The time when each light is turned on is
It does not need to be the same, and the lighting time may be changed for each light.

The control of the backlight (notification of the recommended operation sequence) must be started before the stop switch 30 is in the receivable state, and is preferably completed before the receivable state. Therefore, the time for turning on and blinking each backlight in the notification operation content is started within a preset time until the ready state.
Set to complete. Control device 50 for this implementation
Then, a storage means for the time from the start to the ready state is provided.

It takes 600m to get ready for reception
In the case of s, the recommended notification content is that the third light is lit for 150 ms 50 ms after the start, and then the second and first lights are lit so that the lights do not overlap, and the recommended operation sequence is set 50 ms before the reception becomes possible. Complete the notification. As described above, as a preferred embodiment, the timing at which the notification of the recommended operation sequence is completed is immediately before the time when the operation acceptance state is set. (Use of Symbol Arrangement) This embodiment is a gaming machine provided with a specific game (RB game) and a specific transition game (BB game), and as a result of the symbol lottery, there is a high probability of shifting to the specific game. If the stop switch is operated according to the recommended operation sequence when selected, the probability of winning the winning combination is reduced.

The game machine in this embodiment has a maximum of 4 for symbols other than the winning symbol as stop control of the rotating reels.
The kick-out control of the top shall be performed. It should be noted that the number of frames (the number of symbols) for which the kick-off control is performed may be arbitrarily determined, but it is usually four according to the regulations in the industry.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the first reel 4 is a rotary reel from the left side toward the gaming machine.
It has a first reel 42, a second reel 42, and a third reel 43. A simplified arrangement of the winning symbols on each of these reels is shown in FIG. 5 (the winning combination here is a specific game transition winning combination that makes a high probability transition to the RB game in the BB game). Twenty-one symbols are arranged on each reel, and the winning symbol is shown as "O" and the missing symbol is shown as "X".

Reference numeral 100 in the drawing indicates an interval between winning symbols. On the second reel and the third reel, the interval of the winning symbols is set to 4 frames which is less than the maximum number of frames (100a, 10a).
0b). On the other hand, the interval between the winning symbols in the first reel is 100c within 4 frames as in the case of the second reel, and in a part thereof, it is an interval of 5 frames or more, which is larger than 4 which is the maximum number of kicking frames, and Provide 7 frames or less (an interval of 5 frames is shown as 100d).

(Stop control when pushing forward) Due to the above-described symbol arrangement of the rotating reels, when the player pushes forward, a prize is always won. The reason will be described below.

The display window 12 shown in FIG.
4 symbols are displayed in 3 frames. Therefore, if the maximum number of kicked-off frames is within the range of 5 to 7 frames, and if the first reel is first stopped and there is a three-medal bet (that is, at least five pay lines), The winning symbol can be drawn into the display window 12.

When the first reel 41 is stopped and the winning symbol appears in the display window 12, the effective line 13 including the winning symbol is determined. After that, even if the second and third reels are stopped, since there are no gaps between the five reels or more of the off symbols, the winning symbols are always drawn onto the activated line 13.

(Stop control when reversely pressed) On the other hand, when reversely pressed. The third reel 43 and the second reel 42 are stopped, and an active line in which two winning symbols are already lined up is determined from among the six active lines 13. Then, when the first reel 41 is finally stopped, the stop switch 31 is operated at the leading end of the interval where the maximum number of kicking frames is 5 shown in 100d of FIG. In this case, even if the outlying symbols are kicked off by four frames, the winning symbols are not aligned on the activated line on which the winning symbols are lined up. This makes it possible to remove the prize with a higher probability than when the player presses the normal button.

However, even when the stop switch 44 is operated according to the recommended operation sequence, reference numeral 11 shown in FIG.
When the stop switch is operated at the position of 0 or 120, the winning symbol of the first reel 41 is stopped on the effective line 13 in which the winning symbols of the second reel 42 and the third reel 43 are arranged by pull-in control of the winning symbol. , I won the prize.

As described above, in one of the embodiments utilizing this symbol arrangement, the first reel 41 is the final stop rotation reel, and the first reel 41 has five frames larger than the maximum kicking frame number of four frames. Establish a space between the winning symbols. On the other hand, in the second reel 42 and the third reel 43 other than the final stop rotation reel, the interval between the winning symbols is within the maximum kicking-off frame number of 4 frames.

Then, when the recommended operation sequence of the contents for finally stopping the first reel 41 is notified and the stop switch 30 is operated in accordance with the recommended operation sequence, there is a possibility that the specific game transition winning combination does not win the prize. As a result, the probability of winning the winning combination is reduced.

Next, the outline of the operation of the above-mentioned gaming machine will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The following operations
This is an implementation using the rotary reel 44 having the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 5, and the operation sequence for winning the specific game transition winning combination during the BB game and notifying the winning of the combination is notified as the recommended operation sequence. is there. Selection conditions, recommended operation sequence,
The notification content is the content shown in FIG. (S11) Push down the start lever 21. (S12) At the same time that the three rotation reels 44 start to rotate, the lottery means 52 draws a predetermined winning symbol to win the specific game transition winning combination. (S13) The recommended operation order selection means 54 executes the recommended operation order extraction means to extract and store the selection condition corresponding to the winning combination stored from the recommended operation order table. (S14) The recommended operation order extraction means compares the stored selection condition with the RB game number stored by the RB number counting means and the normal game number stored by the normal game number counting means. As described above, the selection conditions are as follows: 1) The RB game is finished twice, and the normal game is not finished 22 times. 2) The base game has ended 22 times. Which of the above applies?

If any of the selection conditions is met, the process proceeds to step 15. If none of the selection conditions are met, the process proceeds to step 17.

When the selection condition 1 is satisfied (S15), the recommended operation order extraction means extracts and stores the recommended operation order, notification contents, and notification device corresponding to the selection condition 1 from the recommended operation order table. (S16) The notification control means flashes the backlight in the order of the third light, the second light, and the first light based on the stored contents to notify the recommended operation order. Go to step 17. When the selection condition 2 is satisfied When the selection condition 2 is satisfied, the recommended operation order extraction means extracts the recommended operation order or the like corresponding to the selection condition 2 from the recommended operation order table and stores it. Then, the notification control means blinks the backlight in the order of the first light, the second light, and the third light.

When the selection condition is not satisfied, the recommended operation order is not selected, and the process proceeds to step 17. (S17) The player operates the stop switch 30. In the game control means 51, the stop control of the rotating reel 44 is performed according to the operation of the stop switch 30. (S18) The normal game means 51 determines from the symbols on the activated line 13 whether or not a prize has been won. If the player has won a prize, the content is controlled according to the winning combination. In the case of a specific game transition winning combination, when the prize is won, the RB game starts, one game number is added to the RB number counting means, and the game ends.

Second Embodiment: Modification of Control Content As a second embodiment, a description will be given of a modification of the control content when the stop switch is operated in the recommended operation sequence.
In this embodiment, the external appearance of the gaming machine, the input device, and the output device have the same configuration, and the configuration of the characteristic control device will be described below.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device in this embodiment. As shown in the figure, this control device 50b is provided with game control selection means 56.

(Game control selection means 56)

The "game control selection means 56" stores the actual operation sequence (actual operation sequence) of the stop switch 30 by the player. Then, the recommended operation sequence selection means 5
The recommended operation sequence extracted and stored in 4 and the actual operation sequence are compared with each other, the subsequent control content is selected from the result, and a new control content is provided.

In order to carry out this means, the game control selecting means 56 controls the means for storing the actual operation order of the stop switch 30 by the player and the means for comparing the recommended operation order with the actual operation order (operation order comparison means). It has the above-mentioned means for selecting and transferring contents.

(Storing Means of Actual Operation Order) The actual operation order storing means stores the order in which the player operates (presses) the stop switch 30 and the order thereof. In this embodiment, the stop switch 30 operated first in the actual operation sequence is stored as the first operation switch.

As other embodiments, a mode in which the order in which all the stop switches 30 are operated is stored, a mode in which a part of the order in which the stop switches are operated are stored, the time when each stop switch 30 is pressed, In addition, a mode in which one stop switch 30 is pressed and then another stop switch 30 is pressed may be stored. As a result, it becomes possible to request a more complicated operation sequence, and it is possible to develop the game content. It should be noted that this embodiment focuses on and compares only the stop switch that is operated first, and the order of subsequent operations does not matter.

Both Operation Order Comparison Means The both operation order comparison means compares the actual operation order with the recommended operation order already extracted and stored. Then, it is determined whether the operation order is the same.

Control content selection / transition means The control content selection / transition means performs the recommended control content when the comparison means for both operation sequences determines that the operation is performed in the recommended operation order. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation has not been performed, normal control content is performed.

FIG. 8 shows a recommended operation sequence table stored in the recommended operation sequence storage means in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the lottery result, the recommended operation order, the notification content, the notification device, and the recommended operation order are stored.

(Lottery Result, Recommended Operation Order, Notification Contents, Notification Device) These contents are the same as those in the first embodiment.

(Recommended control content) "Recommended control content" is stored in advance in association with the recommended operation sequence. The recommended control content is the operation of the stop switch in accordance with the notified recommended operation sequence. If there is, there is control content executed. As its content, the winning symbol is changed to a symbol having a large number of arrangements. Increase the emission of game medals. Further, during the BB game, it is possible to carry out with various contents such as changing the winning symbol to be transferred to the RB game to a symbol having a smaller number of arrangements (reducing the probability to be transferred to the RB game).

The second line in the figure defines that the winning combination is changed to orange as the recommended control content when the winning combination is cherry. It is recommended to change to this orange, if the orange pattern is placed on the rotating reel more than the cherry pattern, and if the orange pattern is easier to win, the cherry pattern is also While there is a possibility that there will be a part with a number of pieces larger than the maximum number of kicked pieces in the interval between them, it may be lost, but the interval between the orange symbols is less than the maximum number of kicked pieces,
This is a case where the winning symbol is always orange if it is controlled by pulling in the winning symbol. Such a pattern arrangement is shown in FIG.
Will be described later.

As other data contents, as shown as the B prize, even if the probability of winning the prize is not changed depending on the operation sequence, or even if the discharge amount of the game medals when the prize is won is increased. Good.

Next, an outline of the operation of the gaming machine having the above configuration will be given.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The following operation is an embodiment of changing the winning symbol to an orange winning combination which is easy to win when the player wins the cherry winning combination as a normal game and operates according to the recommended operation order. The recommended operation sequence, notification contents, notification device, and recommended control contents are the contents shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 shows a simplified pattern arrangement of cherry and orange on the rotary reel 44. In the figure,
"○: Cherry pattern", "△: Orange pattern", "x:
"Others". Similarly to FIG. 5 described above, FIG. 10 also shows the symbol arrangement of the first reel, the second reel, and the third reel from the left.

(Description of Symbol Arrangement) The number of symbols arranged on each rotating reel is two cherries and five oranges on the first reel.
2 reels, 3 cherries and 5 oranges, 3rd reel, 3 cherries and 5 oranges. The orange symbols are arranged more than the cherry symbols, and the intervals between the symbols are 5 or less, which is the maximum number of kicking pieces. Therefore, when the winning combination is orange, the winning symbol is always won by the pull-in control of the winning symbol, no matter what timing the stop switch is operated. On the other hand, when the winning combination is cherry, there is a case in which there is an interval equal to or greater than the maximum number of kicked-off frames as indicated by reference numeral 200, and therefore there is a case where the winning is not made depending on the timing of operating the first switch 31. (S21) Depress the start lever 21. (S22) At the same time when the three rotating reels 44 start to rotate, the lottery means 52 performs a lottery to win the winning combination of cherry. (S23) The recommended operation sequence selection unit 54 executes the recommended operation sequence extraction unit to extract and store the recommended operation sequence, notification content, notification device, recommended control content corresponding to the winning combination stored from the recommended operation sequence table. To do. This completes the selection of the recommended operation sequence.

The contents thereof are as shown in the column of the lottery result “cherry hand” in FIG. 8, and the recommended operation sequence is that the stop switch 30 to be operated first is the third switch 33.
The content of the notification is such that the third light, the second light, and the first light are turned on for 150 ms each. The notification device will change to LED and the recommended control content will change to orange. Here, the stop switch operated first is the first operation switch, the stop switch operated next is the second operation switch, and the switch operated the third (last) is the third operation switch. (S24) The notification control means flashes the backlight in the order of the third light, the second light, and the first light based on the stored contents, and notifies the recommended operation order. (S25) The player operates the first stop switch (first operation). (This operated stop switch is the first operation switch) (S26) The game control selection means stores the first operation switch in the actual operation order by the actual operation order storage means. (S27) The operation sequence comparison means compares the recommended operation sequence with the actual operation sequence to determine whether the first operation switch is the third switch 33. The actual operation order is the third switch 3
In the case of 3, the process proceeds to step 31, and in the case of other stop switches, the process proceeds to step 35.

When the recommended operation order is followed (S31) When the first operation switch (actual operation order) is the third switch 33, the control content shifting means performs control based on the recommended control content (implementation of recommended control) . Here, the winning symbol is changed from cherry to orange. (S32) The player performs the second and third operations of the stop switch 30. In the game control means 51, the winning symbol is set as orange, and the orange is selected as the winning symbol to perform pull-in control. (S33) After all stop switches 30 have been operated,
The game control means 51 determines from the symbols on the activated line 13 whether or not a prize has been won. If a prize has been won, a predetermined number of game medals are discharged, and the game ends. If no prize has been won, the game ends and the game ends.

When the recommended operation order is not followed (S35) The recommended control is not performed and the process proceeds to step 32.

Other Embodiments (1) Notification Form of Recommended Operation Order The notification form of the recommended operation order by the recommended operation order notification means 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. Similar to FIG. 4, these figures show the time zones in which the three lights corresponding to the stop switches 30 are lit. "START" in the figure means the moment when the start lever 21 is pressed, and indicates the passage of time in the downward direction of the figure.

FIG. 11 shows a notification mode of the recommended operation order for the prize B of the recommended operation order table shown in FIG. This recommended operation sequence is
As shown in the content of the notification, the notification is made in the order of the third, second and first. At that time, the third is the red LED, the second is the blue LED, and the first is
Uses a yellow LED. Then, after that, the next round is notified using the same color pattern. in this way,
By changing the color of each light corresponding to each stop switch, the player can easily recognize the operation sequence of the stop switch. When the notification is performed using the same color pattern, the time for turning on each light may be the same or different between one round and the next round.

FIG. 12 shows a notification mode of the recommended operation order for the prize C of the recommended operation order table shown in FIG. This recommended operation sequence is
As shown in the content of the notification, red L in the order of third, second, first
Use ED to make a round. After that, the next round is notified using a yellow LED whose color is different from red. As a result, when the notification of the recommended operation sequence is repeated, it becomes easy to recognize each cycle.

When the recommended operation sequence is repeatedly notified, it is desirable to provide an interval of 30 ms to 200 ms between one round and the next round. Further, the times for turning on the lights may not be overlapped as shown in the figure, but may be overlapped partially.

FIG. 13 shows a notification mode of the recommended operation sequence for the prize D of the recommended operation sequence table shown in FIG. This recommended operation sequence is
As shown in the contents of the notification and the notification device, first, the backlight is used to make one round in the first, third, and second order. Next, the LED is used to notify the next round in the same order. In this way, by switching the notification device to a different type, the LED can notify the player who misses the notification by the backlight.

(2) Notification Canceling Means One of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is the notification control means 5
5 is a form having a notification canceling means. The notification canceling means cancels the notification of the recommended operation sequence on condition that the stop switch 30 is operated.

When notifying the recommended operation sequence, the notification control means 55 outputs the recommended operation order notification means 80 which is an output device.
It sends various signals to the lights to turn them on and off.
When the player operates the stop switch 30 in this state,
The notification canceling means reads the signal from the operation of the stop switch 30 and cancels the transmission of the signal to the recommended operation sequence notifying means 80. As a form of canceling the notification, the first operation of the stop switch 30 may be a condition, or 2
The operation of the third and third stop switches 30 may be used as a condition. The notification canceling means may be implemented not only after the acceptance state but also before the acceptance state.

(3) Unacceptable time adjusting means 58 One of the points of the present invention is to notify the recommended operation sequence before the acceptable state. Therefore, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control device 50 is provided with an unreceivable time adjusting means 58 from the time when the start lever 21 is operated until the state where the start lever 21 is entered. The configuration will be described below with reference to FIG.

An adjustment switch 31 is provided in the input device.
In addition to the rotating knob type configuration, it can be configured to directly input numerical values using a keyboard or touch panel, or to use a switch that indicates the amount of time, such as "fasten" or "slow". It is feasible.

The controller 50 includes the adjustment switch 31.
The unacceptable time adjusting means 58 for rewriting the previously stored unacceptable time based on the signal sent from
To provide.

As a result, even if the notification content of the recommended operation order is changed and the notification content takes longer than before, it is possible to deal with it by extending the unacceptable time. In addition, in a beginner game machine or the like, it becomes possible to extend the unacceptable time and to slowly notify the recommended operation sequence. This makes it possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy for beginners to play. (4) Specific symbol notification means As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a recommended operation order is notified (preferably a backlight is used), and the specific symbol of the rotating reel is moved. In addition, the backlight is turned on and off (specific symbol notification). Here, the “specific symbol” is one symbol arbitrarily selected from the symbols provided on the surface of the rotating reel. Then, in this embodiment, when the rotating specific symbol appears in the display window 12, the blinking of the backlight is moved from the upper stage to the lower stage in accordance with the movement of the specific symbol (see FIG. 16). This makes it possible not only to notify the recommended operation sequence (using the backlight) but also to notify this specific symbol. Then, by notifying the specific symbol, the player thinks that the specific symbol is related to the winning combination, and can push the specific symbol. In addition to the embodiment in which the specific symbol is a winning symbol that is necessarily associated with the winning combination (complete notification), it may include a symbol other than the winning symbol. When the specific symbol is a winning symbol (complete notification), the player can recognize the winning symbol from the notified specific symbol. As a result, it is possible not only to operate the stop switch in accordance with the recommended operation sequence but also to press the winning symbol (specific symbol) at that time. As a result, it is possible to provide a desirable gaming machine for the player who can surely aim the push. When the specific symbol includes a symbol other than the winning symbol If the specific symbol is a symbol other than the winning symbol, this specific symbol is a so-called "Gaseneta", and even if the specific symbol is pushed, the prize cannot be won. In the case of this embodiment, when the specific symbol is turned on, the player is worried about whether or not the specific symbol is a winning symbol, which makes it possible to make the player more interested. Further, it becomes possible to provide a gaming machine having complicated game contents. Further, all gaming machines are restricted in a certain range in payout design by industry regulations. Therefore, in the embodiment of complete notification in which the specific symbol is always a winning symbol, the number of times the specific symbol is notified is limited. On the other hand, when the specific symbol includes the gaseneta, it is possible to increase the number of times the specific symbol is informed by an amount corresponding to the notification of the gaseneta, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that further enhances the emotion of the player. . (Specific symbol notification configuration) FIG. 15 shows the specific symbol notification configuration. FIG. 15 shows a cross section of the reel unit 40. Reference numeral 44 is a rotating reel, and reference numeral 11 is a gaming machine 1.
The display window 12 is a housing arranged in front of 0 and a space sandwiched between the housings 11. As indicated by the arrow in the figure,
The rotating reel 44 rotates counterclockwise. In the display window 12, three symbols are displayed at once. Therefore, the display window 12 is divided into three equal parts, namely, an upper part, a middle part, and a lower part. Inside the rotating reel 44, three backlights for irradiating the display window 12 are arranged. An upper stage backlight 201 that illuminates the upper stage of the display window 12 is arranged at the top, a middle stage backlight 202 that illuminates the middle stage of the display window 12 is arranged below it, and a lower stage backlight 203 that illuminates the lower stage is arranged at the bottom. These backlights are connected to and controlled by the notification control means 55. The backlight is arranged inside the first reel 41, the second reel 42, and the third reel 43, respectively. In addition, as the configuration of the notification means of this specific symbol, by swinging one backlight up and down, it is possible to irradiate each of the three stages in the display window 12 such as a form in which the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage are illuminated. Good. (Notification form of specific symbol) A notification form of a specific symbol will be described. FIG. 16 shows only the display window 12 portion extracted, and one display window 12 is divided from left to right from the first, second, and third reels into three parts, from top to bottom in the upper stage, middle stage, and lower stage. The display window 12 is divided into nine parts. And according to the flow of the notification form of the specific symbol, Fig.A ~ Fig.I
It shows 9 forms up to. When the specific symbol is "7" and the recommended operation sequence is reverse pressing, the third reel rotates, and when the specific symbol "7" appears in the upper stage of the display window 12, the upper backlight 2 of the third reel
Only 01 lights up and the other backlights go off.
(Fig.A) When the third reel rotates one frame and the specific symbol “7” moves to the middle stage, the upper stage backlight 201 of the third reel is turned off and the middle stage backlight 202 is turned on instead.
(Fig.B) The third reel rotates one frame further, and when the specific symbol “7” moves to the lower stage, the middle backlight 20 of the third reel 20
2 is turned off, and the lower backlight 203 is turned on instead. (Fig.C) As mentioned above, after the notification of the specific symbol on the third reel, on the second reel, when the specific symbol "7" appears at the position of the upper stage of the display window 12, the upper stage of the second reel The backlight 201 is turned on. (Fig.D) As with the third reel, the lighting position of the backlight also moves according to the movement of the specific symbol on the second reel. (Fig.E-F) When the notification of the specific symbol is completed on the second reel, after that, the specific symbol is notified on the first reel (Fig.G-I). The specific symbol is notified as described above. As a result, the player can know that the recommended operation sequence is “3rd → 2nd → 1st” and that the winning symbol is “7”. The specific symbol does not have to be the same symbol on all the rotating reels, and may be a form in which a different symbol is defined for each reel.

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[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a lock diagram showing a configuration of a control device 50.

2 is a front view showing the outer appearance of the gaming machine 10. FIG.

[Fig. 3] Recommended operation sequence table 1

[Fig. 4] Notification form of recommended operation sequence

[FIG. 5] A symbol arrangement example of a rotating reel

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control device 50.

FIG. 8: Recommended operation sequence table 2

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the second embodiment.

FIG. 10: Example 2 of arrangement of symbols on a rotating reel

[Fig. 11] Notification form of recommended operation sequence (Prize B)

[Fig.12] Recommended operation order notification format (Prize C)

[Fig. 13] Notification form of recommended operation order (Prize D)

FIG. 14 is a configuration example of a recommended operation order notification device 80.

FIG. 15 is a side view of the reel unit.

[Figure 16] Specific symbol lighting diagram

[Explanation of symbols]

10 game machines 11 housing 12 Display window 13 effective lines 131 Center line 21 Start lever 30 stop switch 31 First switch 32 Second switch 33 Third switch 40 reel unit 41 First reel 42 Second reel 43 Third reel 44 spinning reels 46 designs 50 controller 51 game control means 52 Lottery means 53 Production control means 54 Recommended operation sequence selection means 55 Notification control means 56 Game control selection means 58 Adjustment means for inoperable time 60 hopper unit 70 Performance display device 80 Recommended operation order notification means 201 Upper Backlight 202 Middle backlight 203 Lower Backlight

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[Claims] 1. A plurality of rotating reels around which a plurality of symbols are displayed, a stop switch corresponding to each rotating reel for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel, and the operation corresponding to the operation of the stop switch. A gaming machine provided with a control device for controlling the rotation of a rotating reel and controlling a game using a rotating reel, comprising: a recommended operation sequence selecting means for defining a recommended operation sequence of the stop switch; and a recommended operation sequence selection. And a recommended operation order informing means for informing the recommended operation order determined by means, the notification of the recommended operation order in the recommended operation order informing means is started before the acceptance state of the stop switch, the recommended operation Characteristic that the result of the game is different when the stop switch is operated in the order and when the stop switch is operated in another order. Game machine to be. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, in the spinning reel selected as the final stop spinning reel in the recommended operation sequence, the interval between the symbols of the winning combination is the maximum in the stop control of the spinning reel. The rotation reels including a portion having a number of frames larger than the number of kicked-off frames, other than the final stop rotation reel in the recommended operation sequence, have a maximum interval in the stop control of the rotation reels between the symbols of the winning combination. A game machine characterized by being within the number of kicking frames. 3. A plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols on the periphery, stop switches corresponding to the respective rotating reels for stopping rotation of the respective rotating reels, and corresponding to the operation of the stop switch, A game machine having a control device for controlling the rotation of a rotating reel and controlling a game using a rotating reel, wherein the recommended operation sequence selecting means determines a recommended operation sequence of the stop switch, and the recommended operation sequence. It has means for correspondingly storing recommended control contents, recommended operation order informing means for informing the recommended operation order determined by the recommended operation order selecting means, and means for storing the actual operation order. The notification of the recommended operation order in the order notification means is started before the stop switch is in the acceptable state, the actual operation order and the recommended operation order are compared, and the recommended operation A gaming machine characterized by performing control based on the recommended control content when the stop switch is operated in accordance with an operation sequence. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a specific game (regular bonus game: RB game) having a higher winning probability than a normal game and a transition to this specific game A specific transition game (big bonus game: BB game) with a high probability of being performed is provided, and during the specific transition game, as a result of the symbol lottery, the specific game transition winning combination is selected, and the recommended operation is performed. A recommended operation sequence for non-recommendation of winning of the winning combination is selected by the order selecting means, and the probability of winning the specific game transition winning combination when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended operating sequence is in the recommended operation sequence. A gaming machine characterized in that the number is reduced as compared with the case where the stop switch is operated without complying. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein after the notification of the recommended operation sequence for one round, the recommended operation order for the next round is provided at a predetermined interval. A gaming machine characterized by that. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the recommended operation sequence notification means is composed of a plurality of types of notification devices, and the recommended operation sequence notifications are of different types. A game machine characterized by being played using the notification device. 7. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the recommended operation sequence notification means includes one or a plurality of optical notification devices corresponding to one stop switch. Including, lighting the indicator device according to the recommended operation sequence, blinking,
Or a gaming machine characterized by disappearing. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein after notifying the recommended operation order of one round using a plurality of colors, the recommended operation order of the next round is notified in the same pattern as the color. A gaming machine characterized by being played. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein one color is used to notify the recommended operation order of one round, and then a notification of the recommended operation order of the next cycle is given in a color different from the color. A gaming machine characterized by being played. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the optical notifying device is a backlight arranged inside a rotating reel. . 11. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the recommended operation sequence specifies stop switches in order and notifies the operation sequence. A game machine characterized in that the operating time of the notification device is 100 ms to 200 ms. 12. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the notification of the recommended operation sequence is completed before the stop switch can be accepted. . 13. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification of the recommended operation sequence is stopped on condition that a stop switch has been operated. Machine. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a unit that changes a time until the receivable state (unreceivable time changing unit). A gaming machine to do. 15. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the backlight is turned on and off in accordance with the movement of the specific symbol on the rotating reel. . 16. The gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein the specific symbol is a winning combination in the game. 17. A plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols on the periphery thereof, a stop switch corresponding to each rotating reel for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel, and the operation corresponding to the operation of the stop switch, It is provided with a control device for controlling the rotation of the rotating reel and for controlling the game using the rotating reel, and is defined by the recommended operation sequence selecting means for determining the recommended operation sequence of the stop switch and the recommended operation sequence selecting means. And a recommended operation sequence informing means for informing the recommended operation sequence, the notification of the recommended operation sequence in the recommended operation sequence informing means is started before the acceptance state of the stop switch, and the stop is performed in accordance with the recommended operation sequence. A coin used in a gaming machine in which the result of the game is different when the switch is operated and when the stop switch is operated in another order. A computer program that is a computer program that causes the following steps to be executed in order. Step of determining the recommended operation order of the stop switch Step of notifying the recommended operation order using the recommended operation order notification means before the accepting state of the stop switch 18. A computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program according to claim 17. 19. A plurality of rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols on the periphery, a stop switch corresponding to each rotating reel for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel, and the operation corresponding to the operation of the stop switch. A computer used for a gaming machine that includes a control device that controls the rotation of the rotary reel and a game that uses the rotary reel, and that has a means for the control device to store the recommended control content corresponding to the recommended operation sequence. A computer program that causes a program to execute the following steps in order. Step of deciding the recommended operation sequence of the stop switch Step of notifying the recommended operation sequence using the recommended operation sequence notification means before the stop switch is ready to accept the step of storing the actual operation sequence The actual operation sequence and the recommendation Step of comparing with operation sequence Step of performing control based on the recommended control content when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended operation sequence 20. A computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program according to claim 19.