JP2003205067A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of easily carrying out the stopping operation of an identification pattern corresponding to prize winning without hindering the smooth progress of a game. <P>SOLUTION: In the case of prize-winning as the result of drawing about whether to win a prize in association with carrying out of the variable display of a plurality of identification patterns, the slot machine performs the stoppage control of variable display so as to stop the identification pattern corresponding to a won prize. A specific display means capable of variably displaying a specific pattern different from the identification pattern is arranged separately from a plurality of variable display means. The specific display means is controlled so that the specific pattern may become the criteria of a stopping operation timing by the player by correlating the variable display period of the specific pattern with the variable display period of the identification pattern corresponding to the prescribed prize-winning in the case of winning a prescribed prise. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, three variable variable display means such as reels (drums) displaying a plurality of identification symbols on the outer peripheral surface are provided, and a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed by rotating these reels. The variable display game is performed, and as a result of the variable display game, the stopped identification symbol becomes a predetermined symbol combination mode on a preset activated line and a predetermined game value is associated with deriving a winning result mode. There is generally known a slot machine in which a player is provided with.

In such a slot machine, a player inserts a predetermined number of game media (usually 1 to 3 in the case of medals) into a game medium (medals or game balls) or a bet button operation when there is a credit ( After inputting the number of bets based on (bet operation), the reel is rotated by operating the start lever to variably display the identification symbol,
After a certain period of time automatically or by the player operating the reel stop button provided for each reel, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped and the symbol combination mode (stop result mode) is determined. . Then, when the reels stop, the symbol combination mode formed on the activated line activated according to the input of the bet number becomes a predetermined predetermined symbol combination mode (winning result mode). In this case, the winning is confirmed, and the number of game media corresponding to the winning type is given to the player. Here, the player inserts a game medium to start the game, and subtracts the credit number according to the bet button operation from the stored number (credit number) of the game medium deposited (credited) in the slot machine in advance. The input of the bet number based on this is generically called a bet.

Further, in a slot machine such as a general pachi-slot gaming machine, a total of nine identification patterns are formed by making it possible to see three identification symbols on each reel through a display window provided on the front side. The design is visible. And, in the case of 1 bet (1 bet for medals), the middle horizontal line is generally set as the effective line,
In the case of 2 bets (the same 2 bets), the middle horizontal line, the upper horizontal line, and the lower horizontal line are set, and 3 bets (the same 3
In the case of a bet), the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines,
A diagonal line rising to the right and a diagonal line descending to the right are set. In addition, in a general pachislot machine,
The prizes are set in a plurality of types, for example, a small role prize in which the number of medals less than the maximum payout number (for example, 15) per game is only paid out, and the game can be played again without betting medals. A regular bonus (hereinafter, also abbreviated as RB) that allows a replay winning (so-called replay winning) and a JAC game with a high probability of easily determining a JAC winning (described later) to be executed up to a predetermined number of times. Winning prize (hereinafter RB for short)
Also called a prize. ), A small role game with a high probability of easily determining a small winning combination and a JA with a high probability of easily determining a JAC winning
A big bonus prize (hereinafter, also abbreviated as BB prize) that generates a big bonus (hereinafter, also abbreviated as BB) that allows the C game to be executed up to a predetermined number of times.
Etc. are prepared. The JAC game that can be executed based on the confirmation of the BB prize or the RB prize can be executed, for example, by betting one medal. If the JAC prize is confirmed as a result of the execution, for example, The maximum payout number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out.
Among these, particularly, RB prizes and BB prizes are called special prizes, and in a special game state (that is, RB or BB) that occurs based on the determination of the special prizes, a large amount (for example, RB prize) is generated. 100 or more) game media can be acquired all at once.

[0007] Usually, the pachi-slot gaming machine has a function (internal lottery function) for carrying out a lottery on whether or not to win various prizes in connection with the execution of the game (for example, before the stop operation of the identification symbol). ) Is provided, and only when the internal lottery is won, the predetermined identification symbol is allowed to stop on the activated line to form the winning result mode, and the reel control is performed so that the winning can be confirmed as much as possible. Done. Winning the internal lottery is also referred to as "a winning flag is established". On the other hand, when the internal lottery is not won (when the winning flag is not established), the predetermined identification symbol is stopped on the activated line and the winning result mode is set, even if the player performs the reel stop operation at any timing. Reel control is performed so as not to form. Therefore, it is not possible to form a winning result mode at any time when the reel stop operation timing matches, and only when the reel stop operation timing matches after winning the internal lottery, a predetermined winning result mode is set. It can be formed. In this way, by performing the reel stop control based on the internal lottery result, it is possible to some extent to control the game result according to the internal lottery result. But,
Part of special prizes and small wins such as RB prizes and BB prizes has a smaller number of arrangements on the reel than the other identification symbols that form the winning result form.
Since the arrangement interval is set large (or there may be only one arranged on one reel),
If a reel stop operation aiming at a specific identification symbol, that is, a pressing operation is not performed, there may be a case where the winning cannot be confirmed even if the reel control as described above works.

[0006]

By the way, in the conventional pachi-slot gaming machine, so that each reel rotates at such a high speed that it is difficult to recognize the type of each identification symbol in the variable display,
The rotation speed of each reel is controlled. Conventionally, pachi-slot gaming machines have the function of stopping each reel aiming at a certain identification symbol to some extent by operating the reel stop button arbitrarily by the player, that is, there is room for the player to technically intervene. This is one of the characteristics, and this point is an important factor that enhances the enjoyment of the game on the pachislot machine. Therefore, if the rotation speed of the reel is set to such a high speed that no player can recognize each identification symbol or a particular identification symbol that is variably displayed, the reel stop operation is performed aiming at the particular identification symbol. Will be completely impossible, and there will be no room for the player's technical intervention. Therefore, in the conventional pachi-slot gaming machine, the rotation speed of the reel is high, but it is set so as not to be so high that the player cannot technically intervene, or a specific identification symbol (for example, a BB winning prize). In many cases, consideration has been given to make the identification pattern etc. that can form the winning result form more conspicuous than other identification patterns. Therefore, when the special prize is won by the internal lottery result as described above, many It is possible to perform a reel stop operation that can form a winning result mode corresponding to the special winning without executing the game twice. However, even if the above consideration is taken, it may not be possible for the complete beginner to perform the reel stop operation as desired, and if such a beginner wins the special prize (the game medium is spent). This may not only cause beginners to be dissatisfied, but may end up giving up the game value for the special prize at worst, or need to execute the game many times. There was a problem that the game on the machine was shunned from the beginning. However, so that any player can easily stop by aiming for a specific identification symbol easily, for example, if the rotation speed of the reel is controlled to be always low, the intended identification symbol There is a risk that the sense of accomplishment and fulfillment of being able to stop on purpose will not be obtained, and the interest will be reduced, and by having such a function for beginners, on the contrary for relatively skilled players It often feels annoying that the process cannot proceed smoothly, and another problem (a skilled person refrains from playing in such a slot machine) occurs.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is possible to easily execute the operation of stopping the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize without hindering the smooth progress of the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine for playing.

[0008]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 relates to a plurality of variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols and the execution of the variable display. With a lottery means for lottery to win or not to win, as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when a win is won, the identification symbol corresponding to the selected win is stopped based on the stop operation by the player. As described above, in the slot machine configured to perform the stop control of the plurality of variable display means, a specific display means capable of variably displaying a specific symbol different from the plurality of identification symbols is provided as the plurality of variable display means. Is provided separately, as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when a predetermined prize is won, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined prize is associated with the variable display period of the specific symbol, Special Symbol is characterized in that and a specific display control means for controlling said specific display means so that a measure of the identification symbols of the stop operation timing by the player.

Here, the variable display means is composed of, for example, a reel on which plural kinds of identification symbols are written, and the variable display means performs variable display by rotating the reel around an axis. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a liquid crystal display device or a cathode ray tube type display device, for example, and variably displayed by changing the display content. Similarly, the specific display means also includes a reel in which a specific symbol is written on the periphery, and the variable display is performed by rotating the reel around an axis, but is not limited thereto. For example, a liquid crystal display device or a CRT type display device may be used, and variable display may be performed by changing the display content. There are a plurality of types of prizes, such as a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, a small role prize, and a re-game prize (replay prize). In addition, when the winning flag is established, the winning is determined by establishing a winning result mode corresponding to the winning (corresponding to the winning flag), and a game value corresponding to each winning is given to the player. It has become. Here, the game value according to each winning is, for example,
It is a payout of a game medium (for example, a medal or a ball) based on the establishment of each winning result mode, an opportunity to obtain a large amount of game medium such as a big bonus or a regular bonus, a right to re-game, and the like. In addition, here, the winning result mode, for example, on the activated line set across each variable display means, as a result of the variable display, the identification symbol becomes a predetermined combination mode (symbol combination mode) and stops. Is established by. Specifically, for example, it is established by stopping the identification symbols corresponding to the winning as a grid on the activated line. Therefore, the "identification symbol corresponding to the winning" is an identification symbol that can constitute this winning result mode. In addition, "the identification pattern corresponding to the winning prize can be stopped"
That is, that is, "the identification symbol can be stopped on the activated line in a predetermined combination mode corresponding to the winning prize". Furthermore, "in connection with execution of variable display" may be "at the time of a start operation (start operation) for starting variable display" or "at the start of variable display". However, it may be at another timing related to the execution of the variable display.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols, and a lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not a prize is won in association with execution of the variable display. And, as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when a prize is won, a plurality of variable display means are stopped so that the identification symbol corresponding to the selected prize can be stopped based on the stop operation by the player. In the slot machine configured to perform control, a specific display means capable of variably displaying specific symbols is provided separately from the plurality of variable display means, and as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when a predetermined winning is won, The variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning is associated with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol, so that the specific symbol serves as a guide for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol by the player. Since it is equipped with a specific display control means for controlling the, if you perform a stop operation by measuring the timing with the specific symbol of the specific display means as a guide during variable display, you can easily stop the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from having difficulty in stopping the identification pattern corresponding to the prize and being dissatisfied, or spending a large number of game media to stop the identification pattern. In addition, since the variable display speed of the variable display means is not changed (to a low speed), there is no dissatisfaction of the skilled person due to hindering the smooth progress of the game, and it is also desirable for beginners and the like. You can get a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment that you were able to stop by aiming at the identification pattern.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, the specific display control means is
Of the plurality of variable display means, when the variable display in the variable display means which is the target of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is stopped, the predetermined variable display in which the target of the association is still variably displayed It is characterized by switching to the means.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the specific display control means, when the variable display in the variable display means, which is the target of the association of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol, is stopped, the association is performed. Since the target is switched to the predetermined variable display means which is still variably displayed, it becomes possible to easily perform the stop operation aiming at the desired identification symbol for all of the plurality of variable display means, and the winning prize is dealt with. The combination mode can be easily formed. Further, it is possible to deal with the stop operation for all of the plurality of variable display means with one specific display means.

The invention according to claim 3 is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific display control means changes the specific symbol in a variable display cycle of an identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning. It is characterized in that the specific display means is controlled so as to synchronize the display cycle.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the specific display control means controls the specific display means so as to synchronize the variable display cycle of the specific symbol with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning. Since this is performed, it is possible to more easily and reliably perform a stop operation aiming at a desired identification symbol (that is, an identification symbol corresponding to a predetermined winning).

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any of the first to third aspects, the prize includes a plurality of types of special prizes, and the specific display control means is When any one of the special prizes is won, it is possible to control the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected special prize.

Here, the special prize includes, for example, a big bonus prize and a regular bonus prize. These special prizes have a greater game value to be given to the player than prizes other than the special prizes (for example, small win prizes or replay prizes). The big bonus generated based on the confirmation of the big bonus winning is a game that gives a relatively large game value to the player (e.g., a regular bonus).
Is a series of games that can be played up to a certain number of times,
The regular bonus that is generated based on the determination of the regular bonus winning is a series of games in which a game (e.g., a JAC game) that gives a relatively small game value to the player can be performed up to a predetermined number of times.

According to the invention of claim 4, the prize includes a plurality of types of special prizes, and the specific display control means associates the variable display cycle of the specific symbol with each of the special prizes when the special prize is won. It was possible to control. That is, when there are multiple types of special prizes, it is conceivable to display each of the identification symbols corresponding to each special prize in a conspicuous manner, but in such a case, there are many conspicuous symbols. On the contrary, the stop operation aiming at the desired identification pattern was difficult. However, like the present invention, by performing a control in which the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is associated with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the won prize, which of the special prizes of the plurality of types of special prizes is won. Also, the identification symbol corresponding to the special winning can be easily stopped and displayed.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the fourth aspect, the specific display control means is
Even if the result of the lottery by the lottery means wins the special prize, even if the variable display by the plurality of variable display means is performed a predetermined number of times, the identification symbol corresponding to the special prize is stopped at the plurality of variable display means. When not performed, it is characterized in that the control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is performed.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the specific display control means can perform variable display by the plurality of variable display means a predetermined number of times after the result of the lottery by the lottery means wins the special prize. When the identification symbol corresponding to the special winning is not stopped in the plurality of variable display means, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is associated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from having difficulty in stopping and displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the winning, or spending a large number of game media to stop the identification symbol. In addition, since a beginner or the like may stop and display the identification pattern within the predetermined number of times and may be satisfied, it is possible to provide such an opportunity. Further, even for an expert who is annoyed by the variable display of the specific symbol, there is no problem because the desired identification symbol can be stopped and displayed before the variable display is performed. In addition, especially, as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, even if a special winning is won, a slot machine that does not clearly inform the player of the winning state, for example, a display indicating the winning state is displayed at a predetermined rate in the corresponding winning state. On the other hand, in a slot machine in which the same effect display is performed at a predetermined ratio even in the non-winning state, it is possible to guess whether or not the player is in the winning state while executing the variable display. It will be a great fun of
If the control to associate the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is performed immediately when the winning state is reached, the winning state is immediately clarified and the fun of guessing is lost, and further, the effect display itself It has no meaning (that is, it is out of the control when the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is not associated). However, such a problem can be solved by adopting the present invention. Moreover, when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is associated and the stop operation is facilitated, so that it is in the winning state (for example, display of so-called reach eyes etc.). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a beginner from being unable to stop and display the identification pattern even when it is desired, even if it is surely recognized.
Moreover, even if the reach eyes and the like are not known, the control relating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol can be the notification of the establishment of the bonus winning flag. Since the reach eye is a stop result mode of the identification symbol that can be established only when the bonus winning flag is established, when the reach eye is derived and displayed, the reach eye itself is the bonus winning flag. Is a notification that the condition is established.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any of the first to fifth aspects, each of the plurality of variable display means and the specific display means is constituted by a reel, and each reel is mutually connected. The feature is that they are provided in parallel.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, since each of the plurality of variable display means and the specific display means is constituted by a reel and the reels are provided in parallel with each other, the specific symbol in the specific display means can be changed. The display and the variable display of the variable display means can be viewed at the same time or without changing the line of sight, and the stop operation of the identification symbol can be easily performed while watching the variable display of the specific symbol. Further, if the reel as the specific display means is made to have the same shape as the reel as the variable display means (the radius and the display width are the same, etc.), even if the stop operation is performed while observing the specific display means, the variable display means can be operated. It becomes possible to perform the stop operation while looking, and it is possible to eliminate the discomfort during the stop operation and easily stop the desired identification pattern.

The invention according to claim 7 is, in the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, an effect display device capable of displaying an effect pattern for effecting display of variable display of an identification symbol, A production display control device for performing production display control of the production display device, wherein the production display device includes the specific display unit, and the production display control device includes the specific display control unit. It has a feature.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 7, it is provided with a production display device capable of displaying a production pattern for performing production display related to variable display, and a production display control device for performing production display control of the production display device, Since the specific display means is included in the effect display device, and the specific display control means is included in the effect display control device, in the effect display device that performs various effect display regarding the variable display at the normal time, the specific symbol Since the display associated with the variable display cycle is performed, the entertaining effect can be improved by the effect display and the operation of stopping the desired identification symbol can be easily performed.

The invention according to claim 8 is, in the slot machine according to claim 7, the effect display device is capable of displaying the specific symbol and a plurality of the effect symbols, and is more prominent than each effect symbol. It is characterized in that the specific symbol is displayed in a display mode.

The display mode which is more conspicuous than the effect design is, for example, set to a size and shape having higher visibility than the effect design, a color having higher visibility than the effect design, or a light emission. Can be realized.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 8, the effect display device can display the specific symbol and a plurality of effect symbols, and displays the specific symbol in a display mode more conspicuous than each effect symbol. Even if the specific symbol is variably displayed by being mixed with the effect symbol, it becomes possible to easily recognize the variable display cycle of the specific symbol being variably displayed.

The invention according to claim 9 is, in the slot machine according to claim 8, the effect display device, the specific symbol, the effect symbol in a direction orthogonal to a variable display direction along a variable display surface. The feature is that it is displayed in a more protruding state.

According to the ninth aspect of the invention, the effect display device displays the specific symbol in a state in which it projects in a direction orthogonal to the variable display direction along the variable display surface in a state projecting from the effect symbol. During the display, it is possible to reliably display the specific symbol in a display mode that is more prominent than the effect symbol.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the eighth or the ninth aspect, the effect display control device is provided when the result of the lottery by the lottery means wins the predetermined prize. It is characterized in that a control for displaying a notification pattern capable of notifying the winning state on the effect display device is performed.

According to the tenth aspect of the invention, when the result of the lottery by the lottery means wins the predetermined prize, the effect display control device provides the notification display capable of notifying the winning state. Since the control for displaying is performed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game and easily perform the stop operation of the desired identification symbol. Also, for example, if you notify that you have won the special prize,
It is possible to prevent inequalities such that only skilled persons can immediately recognize the winning state, and beginners and the like can play games with peace of mind. Moreover, the operation of stopping the desired identification pattern can be easily performed, which is more effective for a beginner.

The invention according to claim 11 is the slot machine according to claim 10, characterized in that the notification symbol is the specific symbol.

According to the eleventh aspect of the invention, since the notification symbol is the specific symbol, it is not necessary to provide a specific symbol in addition to the notification symbol, and the effect display device can be effectively utilized, and the notification is performed. Since it is possible to provide a plurality of types of symbols, it is possible to enhance the notification function.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the seventh to eleventh aspects,
The prize includes a plurality of types of small winning a prizes, and when any one of the small winning a prizes is won, the effect display control device causes the effect displaying device to indicate the possibility of winning a small winning a prize. Perform control to indicate whether to suggest or to inform the winning of the small win, and subsequently, the specific display control means, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected small win In addition, it is characterized in that the control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is performed.

Even if the small role winning is not won (if any of the special prizes are won, if the replay winning is won, or if it is missed), there is a predetermined probability to win the small role winning. It is preferable to perform an effect display that indicates the possibility of winning.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, when one of the small winning a prizes is won, the effect display control device suggests to the effect display device the possibility of winning the small winning a prize?
Or, the control to perform the effect display to notify the winning of the small winning a prize, continuously, the specific display control means, in the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected small winning a prize,
Since the control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is performed, if the player wins any of the small winning a prizes, the player may win the small winning a prize, or to the small winning a prize. Not only can you recognize that you have won,
Then, by performing the stop operation by measuring the timing with the specific symbol of the specific display means as a guide, it is possible to easily perform the push corresponding to the small winning combination.

[0036]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment describes a pachi-slot gaming machine as a suitable example of the slot machine according to the present invention.

In the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of FIG. 1, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped machine frame (not shown) whose front surface is open, and the front door 2 is a single-open type on the front surface of the machine frame. It is configured to be openable and closable.

At the center of the upper part of the front surface of the front door 2, there is formed an identification pattern display window 5 through which the rear can be seen (for example, transparent).
In the back of the identification symbol display window 5, a plurality of (for example, three) reels (variable display means) that can be independently rotated,
That is, the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and
The third reel 20c is arranged. These reels 20a
˜20c are visible through the identification symbol display window 5, and constitute a variable display section 20 that variably displays the identification symbol. Each of the reels 20a to 20c is, for example, formed in a substantially cylindrical shape having the same radius and axial length (display width), and is provided coaxially and in parallel with each other. The axial direction of each of the reels 20a to 20c is, for example, the horizontal direction of the pachi-slot gaming machine 100. Around each of the reels 20a to 20c, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of identification symbols are arranged at equal intervals from each other, which is a symbol row (for example, array numbers 1 to 21). The symbol sequence for 21 frames up to the number) is displayed. In addition, FIG. 3 shows a state in which the symbol arrays described on the reels 20a to 20c are developed in a plane. Then, among the identification symbols in these symbol columns, a predetermined number of consecutive identification symbols (for example, three) are the identification symbol display window 5 for each reel 20a to 20c.
It is visible through.

The types of identification symbols are shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
As shown in, for example, “7 (filled)” (for example, the array number 21 of the first reel 20a), “7 (white)” (for example, the array number 20 of the first reel 20a).
Etc.), “main character” (for example, the first reel 20
a, SEQ ID No. 17 and the like), "replay (re-game)" (for example, SEQ ID No. 18 of the first reel 20a), "watermelon" (for example, Sequence No. 16 of the first reel 20a),
"Crown" (for example, SEQ ID NO: 19 of the first reel 20a)
Etc.) and “cherry” (for example, the array number 12 of the first reel 20a, etc.) for convenience.

In the pachi-slot gaming machine 100, the first reel motor 611 and the second reel motor 611 are provided corresponding to the first reel 20a.
The second reel motor 612 corresponding to the reel 20b,
A third reel motor 613 corresponding to the third reel 20c.
(Fig. 2). Each motor 611-6
13 are each composed of a stepping motor or the like,
Each of them operates under the control of a game control device 50, which will be described later, and it is possible to independently drive and stop rotation of the corresponding reels 20a to 20c around an axis. Then, each of the motors 611 to 613 independently drives the corresponding reels 20a to 20c to rotate independently, thereby moving at high speed so as to circulate a plurality of types of identification symbols in the identification symbol display window 5 from the top to the bottom. It is designed to be displayed (variably display the identification pattern). Further, after the start of the variable display, the reel stop buttons 14a, 14 will be described later.
Each motor 611-61 (based on the stop operation of b, 14c)
By stopping all of the reels 20a to 20c by 3, a stop display is displayed in which three symbols are vertically displayed and three symbols are horizontally displayed on the variable display unit 20 in a stopped state. .

Here, a plurality of active lines are set in the variable display section 20. That is, for example, each reel 20
a to 20c effective line crossing the middle stage (middle horizontal line), each reel 20a to 20c effective line crossing the upper stage (upper horizontal line), each reel 20a to 20c effective line crossing the lower stage (lower horizontal line), first reel 20a lower tier-second reel 20b middle tier-third reel 20c upper tier, an effective line diagonally crossing each reel (oblique line rising to the right), and first reel 20a upper tier-second reel 2
From the middle stage of 0b to the lower stage of the third reel 20c, five effective lines of diagonally traversing each reel (oblique line descending to the right) are set. As will be described later, a predetermined number of activated lines are activated in accordance with the bet number, but any of a plurality of types of winnings set on the activated activated line. The identification result pattern is stopped and displayed in the symbol combination mode corresponding to Kani, whereby the winning result mode is established, and a predetermined number of medals corresponding to each winning result mode are paid out. In the following, the “validated valid line” is also simply referred to as “valid line”.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a specific symbol display window 910 through which the rear can be seen (for example, transparent) is formed, for example, laterally adjacent to the identification symbol display window 5 (for example, right side in front view). . A fourth reel (specific display means; effect display device) 900 is rotatably provided behind the specific symbol display window 5. The fourth reel 900 is a specific symbol display window 9
The variable display section 950 is configured to be visible through 10 and to variably display the specific symbol and the effect symbol. The fourth reel 900 is, for example, the first to third reels 2
Is formed in a size and shape equal to 0a to 20c, and
~ Third reels 20a to 20c are coaxial with each other, and
They are provided in parallel with each other. That is, each of the plurality of variable display means and the specific display means is connected to the reels 20a, 20
b, 20c, 900, each reel 20a, 2
0b, 20c, 900 are provided in parallel with each other.

Around the fourth reel 900, for example, FIG.
As shown in, a specific symbol 901 and a plurality of types of effect symbols 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 9
08 and 909 are written. Among them, the specific symbol 901 is a reference for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol by associating the variable display period with the variable display period of the identification symbol (details will be described later), and for notifying the bonus winning. It is of (specific symbol 901
Is also a notification pattern for notifying the bonus winning; details will be described later). On the other hand, the effect symbols 902 to 909 are for performing effect display (FIG. 5 and the like; details will be described later) regarding variable display of the identification symbol. In this way, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 is provided with the fourth reel 900 (effect display device) capable of displaying effect symbols 902 to 909 for effecting display related to variable display of identification symbols, and this fourth reel 900.
In addition, the configuration includes a function as a specific display unit capable of variably displaying the specific symbol 901.

Here, the specific symbol 901 has a width W (FIG. 3) in the orthogonal direction along the variable display surface with respect to the variable display direction,
It is set to be larger than each effect symbol 902 to 909. That is, the fourth reel 900, the specific symbol 901,
The display is displayed in a direction (at least one of) orthogonal to the variable display direction along the variable display surface in a state of protruding from the effect symbols 902 to 909. Moreover, the specific symbol 901 is set to a color that stands out when mixed in each effect symbol 902 to 909 (specifically, for example, each effect symbol 902 to 909 is set to a bright color such as red. , The specific pattern 901 is a dark color such as black). That is, the fourth reel 900 (effect display device) is the specific symbol 9
01 and a plurality of effect symbols 902 to 909 can be displayed together, and a specific symbol 901 in a display mode that is more noticeable in terms of shape and color than the effect symbols 902 to 909.
Is displayed.

The fourth reel 900 is designed to be rotationally driven and stopped about its axis by a fourth reel motor 800 which is, for example, a stepping motor, and by this rotational drive, a specific symbol 901 and a plurality of types of effects are produced. The symbols 902 to 909 are moved at a high speed (and a low speed if necessary) so as to circulate from the top to the bottom (or from the bottom to the top depending on the effect mode) in the specific symbol display window 910. (Specific symbol 901 and effect symbol 90
2 to 909 are variably displayed).

Further, near the specific symbol display window 910 (for example, on the upper side), reels (first to third reels 20a to 20c) which are the targets of association (details described later) of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901. A first target display unit 811, a second target display unit 812, and a third target display unit 813 for notifying any of the above) by light emission display. Target display devices 814 (FIG. 2; for example, lamps) are provided behind the target display units 811 to 813, respectively. Of these, any one target display 81
When 4 is turned on, the notification of the reel which is the target of the association and the notification that the control of the association is being performed (for example, that the synchronization is completed) are provided. That is, by lighting the target indicator 814 at the back of the first target display unit 811, it is notified that the reel targeted for the association is the first reel 20a, and similarly, the second target display unit 812. Object display 8 at the back
14 indicates that the second reel 20b is the target of association, and that the target indicator 814 at the back of the third target display unit 813 is lit, the third reel 20c is the target of association. It has become.

Further, on the front surface of the front door 2, a start lever 13 for performing a start operation for starting one game is provided on one side below the identification symbol display window 5.
Further, on the front surface of the front door 2, below the identification symbol display window 5, the first reel 20a, the second reel 20b, and
A stop button, which corresponds to the third reel 20c in a one-to-one correspondence with each reel 20a to 20c to stop the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c to stop the identification symbol, that is, the first reel stop button 14a and the second reel stop Button 14b and third reel stop button 14c
Is provided. The reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are made of, for example, colored translucent resin. Then, behind the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c, a stop button lamp 140 (for illuminating) indicates that the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c. 2) are respectively provided.

In addition, the following components are arranged on the front surface of the front door 2. First, the bet number display section 31
The bet number indicator 31a (FIG. 2) arranged in the back is displayed to indicate the bet number of medals. G
The AME OVER lamp unit 33 notifies that the big bonus has ended by lighting a lamp (a part of the gaming state indicator 650 (FIG. 2)) arranged in the back of the big bonus. A lamp (a part of the game state indicator 650 (FIG. 2)) is arranged in the back of the WAIT lamp section 34, and all the reels 20a to 20c start rotating after the start lever 13 is operated. By turning on the light before the period, the fact that the period is in progress is notified. The PLAY lamp section 35 informs that the winning result mode of the replay winning is established and the next game is replayed by lighting a lamp (a part of the gaming status display 650 (FIG. 2)) arranged in the back of the game. To do. IN
The SERT MEDALS lamp section 36 is a lamp (game status indicator 650 (FIG. 2)) arranged in the back of the SERT MEDALS lamp section 36 when a game is not being played and a medal can be accepted as a bet or a credit. This is for encouraging the insertion of medals by repeatedly blinking.

The medal insertion slot 6 is for inserting medals and betting (betting). The credit amount display unit 7 displays the credit amount of medals by a lighting state of a credit amount indicator 7a (FIG. 2), which is arranged in the back of the credit amount display unit 7 and includes, for example, 7 segment LEDs. The payout amount display portion 8 is arranged in the back,
For example, the payout amount indicator 8 composed of a 7-segment LED
The number of medals paid out is displayed according to the lighting state of a (FIG. 2). Further, on the front surface of the front door 2, a max bet button 9 for betting (betting) a limited number of medals (for example, three) out of credited medals in one operation, a credited medal, 1 bet button for betting one by one each time an operation is performed
0, the game progress display unit 1 for displaying the progress of the bonus game depending on the lighting state of the game progress indicator 11a (FIG. 2; consisting of, for example, 7-segment LEDs) arranged in the back
1, a credit selection button 12 for selecting a credited state / non-credited state of a medal, a keyhole 15 into which a key for opening the front door 2 is inserted, and decorative display portions 661, 662, 663 which are lit or blinked for decoration. , Front door 2
A decorative plate portion 16 that constitutes a lower area of the front door 2 is provided, and an ashtray 17 and a tray 18 for storing medals are provided at the lowermost portion of the front surface of the front door 2.

Further, in the pachi-slot gaming machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, the sound output unit 60 such as a speaker and the medal payout unit 80 (the medal payout unit 80 for paying out medals based on the establishment of the winning result mode) inside the machine frame. For example, a hopper).

In addition, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100, as shown in FIG. 2, is a game control device 50 for controlling the game as a whole.
And, a production control device 700 that performs overall control of game production under the control of the game control device 50, and a display control device 710 that performs control of display of the fourth reel 900 under the control of the production control device 700. And production control device 7
Sound control device 7 for controlling the sound output unit 60 under the control of 00
And 20 to form a control system. The components of this control system are also arranged inside the machine casing.

Of these, the game control device 50 is a CPU
(Central Processing Unit) 51, ROM (Read only
memory) 52, RAM (Random Access memory) 5
3, I / F (Interface) 54 and the like.

Of these, the CPU 51 is provided with a control section and a calculation section for performing various kinds of calculation control, and for generating random numbers generated (generated) and output by a random number generator (not shown) provided in the game control device 50. Perform an internal lottery by using it as a random number for internal lottery (select whether or not to win the prize). In addition,
Instead of the random number generator, the CPU 51 itself may perform a process of generating a random number for internal lottery. R
In the OM 52, a control program for executing various processes and control data are written, as well as a determination value for internal lottery and the like. RAM53 is CPU5
The storage area of the random number for internal lottery generated in 1, various data (for example, data of credit number of medals, data of bet number of medals, data of various winning flags (described later), and winning result mode are It has a storage area for temporarily storing data relating to payout based on established winning prizes, and a work area for the CPU 51.

The I / F 54 is provided with a medal detection sensor 6a, a start lever switch 13a, a first reel stop switch 14d, and a second reel stop switch 1 via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown).
4e, 3rd reel stop switch 14f, 1st reel position detection sensor 601, 2nd reel position detection sensor 60
2, third reel position detection sensor 603, 1 bet switch 10a, max bet switch 9a, credit selection switch 12a, payout medal detection sensor 640,
The CPU 5 outputs various signals output from the probability setting device 630, the reset switch 15a, and the front door opening switch 670.
It outputs to 1.

Here, the inserted medal detection sensor 6a is a sensor for detecting the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 6. The start lever switch 13a is a switch for detecting that the start lever 13 has been operated. The first reel stop switch 14d is the first
When the reel stop button 14a is operated, the second
The reel stop switch 14e is a switch for detecting that the second reel stop button 14b is operated, and the third reel stop switch 14f is a switch for detecting that the third reel stop button 14c is operated. The first reel position detection sensor 601 is the first reel 20.
The second reel position detection sensor 602 is a sensor for detecting the rotation phase of the second reel 20b, and the third reel position detection sensor 603 is a sensor for detecting the rotation phase of the third reel 20c. The 1 bet switch 10a is a switch for detecting that the 1 bet button has been operated, and the max bet switch 9a is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 9 has been operated. The credit selection switch 12a is a switch for detecting that the credit selection button 12 has been operated. The payout medal detection sensor 640 is a sensor for detecting the number of medals paid out to the tray 18 by the medal payout unit 80. The probability setting device 630 is a device for setting the winning probability for each game in the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 to one of a plurality of stages (for example, six stages) based on a predetermined operation. The reset switch 15a has a keyhole 1
It is a switch for detecting that the key inserted in 5 has been rotated, and resetting the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 based on this detection. In addition, based on the reset switch 15a outputting the detection signal to the game control device 50, for example, the error state of the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 is released. The front door opening switch 670 is a switch for detecting the open state of the front door 2.

The control signal output from the CPU 51 is input to the I / F 54, and the control signal is sent to the I / F 54 via an output port and a driver (not shown).
00, game progress indicator 11a, bet number indicator 31a,
Credit amount display device 7a, payout amount display device 8a, game status display device 650, decoration display device 660, medal payout unit 80,
First reel motor 611, second reel motor 61
2, third reel motor 613, external signal output unit 62
0, and output to the stop button lamp 140 and the like.

Here, the decoration display device 660 is a light emitting member such as a lamp provided in the interior of the decoration display parts 661 to 663, and the external signal output part 620 is external to the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 from the game control device 50. It relays an external signal output to.

Further, the effect control device 700 has a CPU (Ce
ntral Processing Unit), ROM (Read only memor)
y), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and is configured to be under the control of the game control device 50 or under its own control, the display control device 710 and the sound control device 720.
The control signal is output to.

Further, the display control device 710 is a CPU
(Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read only mem)
ory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and outputs a control signal to the fourth reel motor 800 and the target display unit 814 under the control of the effect control device 700 or under its own control. There is. The display control device 710 also receives a detection signal from the fourth reel position detection sensor 820. The fourth reel position detection sensor 820 is for detecting the rotation phase of the fourth reel 900.

In this way, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 produces an effect symbol 90 for performing variable effect display of the identification symbol.
The display control device 710 (effect display control device) for performing effect display control of the fourth reel 900 (effect display device) capable of displaying 2 to 909 is provided, and the display control device 710 controls the variable display of the specific symbol 901. It has a configuration including a function as a specific display control means for performing.

The sound control device 610 has a CPU (Cent
ral Processing Unit), ROM (Read only memor)
y), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and outputs a control signal to the sound output unit 60 under the control of the effect control device 700 or under its own control.

Next, the processing relating to betting of medals and the like will be described. First, when the "non-credit state" is selected by the credit selection button 12, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 6, the inserted medal detection sensor 6a detects the inserted medal and the detection signal is played. Input to the control device 50. Then, the game control device 50
Based on this detection signal, the memory of the bet number of medals is added, and the bet number is displayed on the bet number display unit 3
Display in 1. However, the bet number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 3), so if you insert medals that exceed the upper limit value, the medals that exceed the upper limit value are not added to the bet number. It is designed to be returned to the saucer 18.

On the other hand, when the "credit state" is selected by the credit selection button 12, when a medal is inserted through the medal insertion slot 6, the medal detection sensor 6a detects the medal and the detection signal is sent to the game control device. Enter 50. Also in this case, similarly, the game control device 50 adds the memory of the bet number of the medal based on the medal detection signal, and displays the bet number on the bet number display section 31. Furthermore, when medals that exceed the upper limit of the number of bets (three coins) are inserted, the medals that have exceeded the medals are not added to the number of bets, and the memory of the number of credits of medals is added one by one. The addition result is displayed on the credit amount display unit 7 as the credit amount. However, the credit number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50 coins), and when a medal exceeding the upper limit value is inserted, the number of credits for the exceeded medal is not added to the credit number and the tray 18 It is supposed to be returned to. Further, when the 1 bet button 10 or the max bet button 9 is operated in the state where the credits of the medals are present, the number of medals corresponding to the operation is bet, and the memory of the credit number is subtracted by the bet number. .

When paying out medals based on winning in the "non-credit state", all the medals are paid out to the saucer 18, while winning in the "credit state". When paying out medals based on, the number of credits is a predetermined upper limit (for example, 50)
Receiving 1 by adding medals to credits until reaching
No coins are paid out to 8, and medals in excess of the upper limit value are paid out to the saucer 18 without being added to the number of credits.

Further, the number of activated lines to be activated is set so as to change according to the bet number (betting number) of medals. That is, for example, when the bet number is 1,
Only one activated line (for example, the middle horizontal line) is activated, and when the bet number is 2, three activated lines (for example, the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines) are activated, and the bet number is three. In some cases, it is set to activate all activated lines. Then, the medal is paid out only when a predetermined winning result mode corresponding to the winning is established on the activated line activated according to the bet number. On the contrary, even if the winning result mode is established on the activated lines other than the activated activated line, the payout of the medal corresponding to the winning is not performed.

The pachi-slot gaming machine 100 is configured as described above, and the control system such as the game control device 50 performs the game control described below.

First, in a state where a bet is made by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 6, or in a state where a bet is made by operating the max bet button 9 or the 1 bet button 10, or in the previous game. When the winning result mode of the replay winning (replay winning result mode) is established, the start lever 13 is operated without betting.

Then, the operation of the start lever 13 is detected by the start lever switch 13a, and this detection signal is input to the CPU 51 of the game control device 50. Based on this input, the CPU 51 of the game control device 50 extracts a random number for internal lottery, and the extracted random number and the ROM 52 in advance.
The internal lottery is performed by comparison with the judgment value stored in. Here, the game control device 50 functions as a lottery means. Furthermore, by this internal lottery, it is determined whether or not a prize (for example, a small role prize, a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, or a replay prize) is won (lottery), and this lottery result is a win. A winning flag (for example, one of a small win winning flag, a big bonus winning flag, a regular bonus winning flag, and a replay winning flag) corresponding to the winning selected in the condition is generated (established), and the winning flag is established. The data indicating that is temporarily stored in the RAM 53. In the following, the winning flag is also simply referred to as a flag.

On the other hand, the CPU 51, based on the input of the detection signal by the start lever switch 13a, causes the reels 20 to 20 with respect to the first to third reel motors 611 to 613.
A control signal for instructing the rotation start of the a to 20c is sent (control to start the rotation of each reel 20a to 20c is performed). As a result, the variable display of the identification pattern is performed. After starting the variable display of the identification symbols in this way, the reels 20a are operated by operating the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c.
When it becomes possible to perform the stop operation of ~ 20c, the CPU 51
Sends a control signal instructing each stop button lamp 140 to turn on (a process of turning on each stop button lamp 140 is performed). By activating the stop button lamp 140 by this processing, each reel stop button 1
It is informed that the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped by operating 4a to 14c. As described above, when the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are sequentially operated individually while the reels 20a to 20c can be stopped, the reel stop switches 14d to 14c are operated.
The operation signals from f are input to the CPU 51, respectively.
Then, in the CPU 51, based on the input timing of the operation signal and the established state of each winning flag, each reel 20a.about.
The stop position of 20c is determined, and based on this determination, the reels 20a to 20 are supplied to the reel motors 611 to 613.
A control signal instructing to stop rotation of 0c is output.

For example, when one of the winning flags is established, the pulling-in control of the identifying symbol is performed so that the identifying symbol corresponding to the winning flag is preferentially stopped and displayed on the activated line. Has become. Here, with the pulling-in control of the identification symbol, when the timing of the stop operation is deviated earlier within a predetermined range, the reels 20a-2a are immediately driven based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 14a-14c.
It is a control for preferentially stopping the identification symbol corresponding to the winning flag on the activated line by slightly delaying the stop timing instead of stopping 0c. In other words, in this control, by performing a stop operation and then slightly delaying the variable display of the identification symbol with respect to the timing of the stop operation, at the time of the stop operation, it has not yet reached the effective line. The identified pattern is reached on the activated line and is stopped and displayed. However, since there is a limit to the number of identification symbols that can be pulled-in (the pull-in range of the identification symbol) (for example, within +4 frames), the identification symbol that can be stopped on the effective line by pull-in control is the reel stop button. Based on the operation of 14a to 14c, an identification symbol that can be stopped on the effective line without performing pull-in control and an identification symbol of a predetermined number of subsequent frames (for example, 4 frames). Here, as a general rule, the identification symbol that can be stopped on the effective line without performing the pull-in control is an identification symbol that is located on the line when the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated, but in control,
When the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c are operated at a timing when the identification symbol cannot be immediately stopped on the line, the next identification symbol is obtained.

In this way, the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 has a plurality of reels 20a-2 capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols.
0c (variable display means) and a game control device 50 (lottery means) that draws whether or not to win the prize in association with the execution of the variable display. As a result of the lottery by the game control device 50, winning When the player wins, the stop control of the plurality of reels 20a to 20c is performed so that the identification symbol corresponding to the selected winning can be stopped based on the stop operation by the player.

On the other hand, when none of the winning flags is established, control is performed to prevent the identification symbols corresponding to the winning from being completed. That is, specifically, for example, when the first reel stop button 14a is operated at a timing when "cherry" that constitutes the winning result mode only with the first reel 20a is positioned on the activated line, "cherry" The first reel 20a is rotated until it is separated from the effective line, and then stopped (kicking-out control). In addition, for example, the first reel 20a
And when the second reel 20b is stopped, "7 (filling), 7 (filling)" are already aligned on the effective line, and also the third reel 20c is "7 (filling)" aligned on the effective line. And a big bonus winning result form (see FIG. 4), the third reel 20c has a kick-out control such that "7 (filled)" is not aligned on the activated line. I do.

Based on the operation of each reel stop button 14a to 14c, any one of the above-mentioned controls (each reel 20a
To control each reel 2 to
The variable display unit 20 has three identification patterns for each of 0a to 20c.
In the state of being stopped and displayed (the state in which the stop result mode is derived and displayed), the variable display of the identification symbol ends.

If the stop operation of all the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c is not completed before a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, the variable display of the identification symbol is endless. In order not to continue, the CPU 51 outputs a stop control signal to the reel motors 611 to 613 after a lapse of a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) from the operation of the start lever 13. Then, based on this stop control signal, the reel motors 611 to 613 continue to rotate until that time, that is, all of the reels 20a to 20c, or any two of the reels 20a to 20c, or Stop one rotation. For this reason, the player can play all reels 20
Even if the stop operation of a to 20c is not completed, the rotation of the reels 20a to 20c is automatically stopped and the variable display of the symbols is finished when a certain time has elapsed from the operation of the start lever 13, It becomes a state in which three identification symbols are stopped and displayed on the variable display section 20 for each of the reels 20a to 20c.

In this way, each reel stop button 14
a to 14c, or based on the start lever 13
When a winning result mode is established as a result of the stop display after a certain time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from the operation of, the payout of a predetermined number of medals according to the type of the established winning result mode I do.

In the case of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a big bonus prize, a regular bonus prize, a replay prize, and a small role prize (watermelon,
Crown and cherry) are included. Among them, the big bonus prize and the regular bonus game are special prizes that have a greater game value to be given to the player based on the confirmation of the prize than the prizes other than these. That is, the prize includes a plurality of types of special prizes. In the case of a big bonus winning, whether "7 (filled), 7 (filled), 7 (filled)" are aligned on the activated line, "7 (blank), 7 (blank), 7 (blank)" If all or "Main character, Main character, Main character" are aligned, 15 medals are paid out. In the case of regular bonus winning, if "7 (filled), 7 (filled), main character" are aligned on the activated line, or if "7 (blank), 7 (blank), main character" are aligned. Pay out 15 medals. In the case of a small winning watermelon, 10 medals are paid out when "watermelon, watermelon, watermelon" are lined up on the activated line. In the case of a small role winning crown, eight medals are paid out when "crown, crown, crown" are lined up on the activated line. Further, in the case of a small winning prize cherry, the winning result mode is established only by stopping and displaying "cherry" on the first reel 20a on the activated line, and the medals are paid out regardless of the stop symbols of the other reels. put out. The first reel 20
When "cherry" is displayed in the middle of a, the two medals are paid out, and the upper row of the first reel 20a or the first reel 20a
When “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the lower stage of the reel 20a, 2 × 2 = 4 medals are paid out (provided that 3 bets are placed). In the case of a replay prize, if "replay, replay, replay" are aligned on the activated line, medals will not be paid out, but even if the player does not make a new bet, the same number of bets as that game are automatically placed. Then, the next game (re-game; replay) can be performed only by performing the operation of the start lever 13.

Among these prizes, the prize flags of the big bonus prize and the regular bonus prize are:
After the game in which the winning flag is established, the game is continuously carried over to each game until the winning result mode corresponding to the winning flag is established and the big bonus or the regular bonus is started. On the other hand, the winning flags of the small winning combination and the replay winning are valid only in the game in which the winning flag is established, and the winning flag is not carried over to the next and subsequent games.

Further, in particular, when the result of the stop display, the winning result mode of the big bonus prize or the regular bonus prize is established, in addition to paying out the medals, a benefit of generating the big bonus or the regular bonus is given. .

When the winning result mode of the regular bonus winning is established, 15 medals are paid out and the regular bonus is started. During this regular bonus, a special game called a JAC game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times). J
In the AC game, the bet number of medals is, for example, one, and when the JAC symbols are aligned on the effective line (for example, the middle horizontal line) corresponding to this one bet (for example, the winning result mode of the replay winning is established. The JAC prize is awarded when a certain number (for example, 15
Pay out medals. This regular bonus is
The JAC game is executed 12 times during the regular bonus, or the JAC prize is established 8 times during the regular bonus, and the process ends.

When the winning result mode of the big bonus winning is established, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out and the big bonus is started. During this big bonus, a special game called a small winning game can be executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times). In this small win game, a small win is generated with a higher probability than in a normal game. Furthermore, during the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is played a predetermined number of times (for example,
It can be executed up to 3 times). The condition for starting the regular bonus during the big bonus is that the bonus-in symbols are aligned on the activated line as a result of the small win game (for example, the winning result mode of the replay prize is established) Bonus-in (also called JAC-in) Is to be. Then, by this bonus-in, a predetermined number (in the case of the present embodiment, for example, two medals (which may be 0)) are paid out, and the small bonus game is temporarily suspended to start the regular bonus. . For this big bonus, for example, a small winning game is played 30 times during the big bonus,
Alternatively, the regular bonus is given three times during the big bonus, or the condition is satisfied, and the process ends.

Next, the pachi-slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment
The main game control of 0 will be described.

First, the pachi-slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment
0 uses the fourth reel 900 to perform effect display related to variable display of identification symbols.

A specific example of this effect display will be described below.

For example, as a result of the lottery, the case where the small role winning “cherry” is won and the bonus winning (BB winning and RB winning)
When any one of the winning prizes is won), as a result mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, an effect symbol 909 simulating “cherry” is derived and displayed in a stopped state on the variable display unit 950. Is displayed. That is, when the display result mode shown in FIG. 5 is derived, the flag of “cherry” for winning the small role is established, or otherwise, the flag for bonus winning (hereinafter, also referred to as bonus flag). It also informs that it has been established (however, there is a higher possibility that the flag of "cherry" of the small winning a prize will be established than the bonus winning). in this case,
If the stop operation of the first reel 20a is performed aiming at "cherry", the winning of "cherry" can be confirmed with a high probability, and even if the correct stop operation is performed aiming at "cherry". If the winning of "cherry" is not confirmed, it can be recognized that the bonus flag is established. In addition, only for games that are played after the game in which the bonus flag is established, when the flags for the small winning combination or the replay winning other than "cherry" are established, the display result mode shown in FIG. 5 is derived with a predetermined probability. It may be done. In this case, if the small winning combination or the replay winning other than “cherry” is confirmed in the game that derives the display result mode of FIG. 5, it can be recognized that the bonus flag is established. In addition, specifically, for example, there is a 50% probability in a game in which a "cherry" flag is established, a 10% probability in a game in which an RB winning flag is established, and a 5% in a game in which a BB winning flag is established. The display result mode shown in FIG. 5 is derived with a probability of%.

In addition, as a result of the lottery, when the player wins any of the small role prizes "cherry", "crown" and "watermelon" and when the bonus prize (either BB prize or RB prize) is won. Respectively have a predetermined probability, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in, the effect pattern 905 simulating "cherry",
The effect pattern 904 imitating the "crown" and the effect pattern 903 imitating the "watermelon" are displayed in the variable display unit 950 in a stopped state at one time for effect display. That is, when the display result mode shown in FIG. 6 is derived, whether any flag of “cherry”, “crown”, and “watermelon” for winning the small role is established, or otherwise, the bonus flag is set. It also means that the fact that it has been established is informed. In this case, even if the stop operation is performed at a timing that can be established in any of the winning result modes of "cherry", "crown", and "watermelon", "cherry", "crown", "watermelon" If none of the winnings is confirmed, it can be recognized that the bonus flag is established. Also in this case, the display result mode shown in FIG. 6 may be derived with a predetermined probability when the flag of the replay prize is established, only in the game executed after the game in which the bonus flag is established. . In this case, if the replay winning is confirmed in the game that derives the display result mode of FIG. 6, it can be recognized that the bonus flag is established. In addition, specifically, for example,
When the flags of “cherry”, “crown”, and “watermelon” are established, the display result mode shown in FIG. 6 is derived with a probability of 10% respectively, and when the flags of RB winning and BB winning are established, there is a probability of 20% each. The display result mode shown in is derived.
Therefore, the display result mode shown in FIG. 6 is a display result mode having a higher expectation of bonus winning than the display result mode shown in FIG. 5, for example.

In addition, as a result of the lottery, there are a case where a bonus prize (either a BB prize or an RB prize) is won, and a case where it is missed (no prize is won; neither prize flag is established). If there is, each has a certain probability,
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, an effect pattern 903 imitating the character “Chance!” Is displayed on the variable display unit 950 in a stopped state by derivation display. That is, in the case where the display result mode shown in FIG. 7 is derived, it also means that the bonus flag has been established or is out (the probability that the bonus flag is established is high). Specifically, for example, when the flag of RB winning and the flag of BB winning are established, the display result mode shown in FIG. 7 is derived with a probability of 30%, but 10% when this display result mode is derived is off. It is supposed to be.

When the bonus prize (either the BB prize or the RB prize) is won as a result of the lottery, the specific symbol 901 is displayed on the variable display portion 950 with a predetermined probability, for example, as shown in FIG. The notification display is performed such that the display is derived in the stopped state. That is, when the display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is derived, it is informed that the bonus flag is definitely established. That is, the display control device 710 (effect display control device), as a result of the lottery by the game control device 50 (lottery means), a predetermined prize (in the case of the present embodiment, for example, a special prize (that is, a bonus prize)). In the case of winning, the control for displaying the specific symbol 901 on the fourth reel 900 (effect display device) as a notification symbol capable of notifying the winning state is notified of the winning state. Specifically, for example, when the flag of the RB prize and the flag of the BB prize are established, the display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is derived with a probability of 10%, respectively. , The display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is not derived. As described above, the probability of deriving the display result mode shown in FIG. 8 when the flag of the RB prize and the BB prize is established is set relatively low (for example, as compared with the display result mode shown in FIG. 7). This is because by setting this probability too high, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation when another effect display (for example, the effect display shown in FIGS. 5 to 7) is performed. Further, whether or not to derive the display result mode shown in FIG. 8 is determined by lottery for each game even after the flag is established. Therefore, after the flag is established, the probability of deriving the display result mode of FIG.
%, The probability of deriving the display result mode of FIG. 8 even once in three games is 30%, and the probability of deriving the display result mode of FIG. 8 once in four games is 40%. As the number of times increases, the probability that the display result mode of FIG. 8 is derived and displayed even once increases.

When the game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times in the case of the present embodiment) including the game in which the bonus flag is established, the game is always (forced) performed after the game ends. The display result mode shown in is derived and displayed. Therefore, if five games are executed after the bonus flag is established, the establishment of the flag can be surely recognized.

Although illustration of the derived display result mode is omitted, for example, a display result mode and effect pattern 908 in which only the effect pattern 908 imitating "watermelon" is derived and displayed on the variable display section 950. A display result mode in which the effect design 909 and the variable display unit 950 are derived and displayed at a time, a display result mode in which only the effect pattern 907 simulating the "crown" is derived and displayed in the variable display unit 950, the effect pattern 907 and the effect pattern 908.
And a display result mode of deriving and displaying on the variable display unit 950 at a time, a display result mode of deriving and displaying only the effect design 906 simulating “replay” on the variably displaying unit 950, and the effect design 90
It is possible to display a display result mode in which 6 and the effect design 907 are derived and displayed on the variable display unit 950 at a time, and a display result mode in which the effect design 906 and the effect design 905 are derived and displayed at one time on the variable display unit 950. In each case, winning the prize corresponding to the effect symbol to be displayed (that is, the prize in which the prize result mode is formed by the identification symbol having the same display as the effect symbol to be displayed (small role prize or replay prize)) Or, if not, it informs you that you have won the bonus prize.

Here, of the effect display and the notification display, particularly, at the timing of deriving and displaying the effect symbols 903 to 909 as the display result mode, it is possible to stop the reels 20a to 20c after the game starts. It is preferable to be before (before lighting of each stop button lamp 140), and in this way, after recognizing the type of the effect symbols 903 to 909 displayed and displayed, each reel 20a to.
Since the stop operation of 20c can be performed, for example, when a small winning combination is won, the winning can be surely confirmed (provided that an accurate stop operation is performed). On the other hand, the timing of deriving and displaying the effect design 902 as the display result mode (that is, the notification timing of the possibility of winning the bonus prize), and the timing of deriving and displaying the specific symbol 901 as the notification design (that is, the bonus winning. (Notification timing of being won)
Regarding, as in the case where the effect symbols 903 to 909 are derived and displayed as the display result mode, it may be immediately after the game starts, but immediately after the end of the game (first to third reels 20a).
Immediately after all ~ 20c are stopped) is more effective.

Before any one of the above-mentioned effect display derivation display or notification display derivation display is performed, for example, variable display by the fourth reel 900 is performed.

In the game after the notification of the bonus winning (deriving display of the display result mode of FIG. 8) is performed, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the won bonus prize is changed to the variable display period of the specific symbol 901. By associating with, the fourth reel 900 is controlled so that the variable display of the specific symbol 901 serves as a guide for the stop operation timing by the player.

That is, as a result of the lottery by the game control device 50 (lottery means), when the bonus prize (predetermined prize) is won, the variable symbol display period of the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus prize is specified symbol 901. By associating the variable display cycle of, the fourth reel 900 (specific display means) is controlled so that the specific symbol 901 serves as a guide for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol by the player. More specifically, the fourth reel 900 is controlled so as to synchronize the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus prize.

In other words, in the case of the present embodiment, the winning includes a plurality of types of bonus winnings (special winnings; BB winnings and RB winnings), and when one of the bonus winnings is won. In, respectively, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected winning is performed, the control to associate the variable display period of the specific symbol 901 is related, but this control is the notification of the bonus winning (display result mode of FIG. 8 This is done in the game after the derivation display).

Furthermore, in other words, as a result of the lottery by the game control device 50, a variable display by the plurality of reels 20a to 20c (variable display means) has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 after being won one of the bonus prizes). If the winning result mode corresponding to the bonus winning is not formed even after the number of times), control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is performed.

In the following, the control (hereinafter, also referred to as a synchronization process) for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the bonus winning will be described in detail.

In this synchronization processing, first, the first reel 20
In the variable display cycle of the identification pattern corresponding to the won bonus prize (for example, if the BB prize is won, “7 (filled)” of the array number 21 (or array number 15)) among the identification symbols of a, The variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 on the four reel 900 is synchronized. That is, specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the variable display by the fourth reel 900 is started, and, as shown in FIG. 11A, the array number 15 (or the array number 21) of the first reel 20a. ) The timing when the identification symbol passes through the variable display portion 20 and the timing when the specific symbol 901 of the fourth reel 900 passes through the variable display portion 950 are synchronized, and after the synchronization, until the first reel 20a is stopped. The rotation speed of the fourth reel 900 is maintained (FIGS. 11B and 11C). More specifically, the array number 15 of the first reel 20a
(Or array number 21) identification symbol (identification symbol that is the target of association of the variable display period) and the specific symbol 901 of the fourth reel 900 are maintained in a state that they are in a horizontal line with each other, and the specific symbol 901 is variable. Display it.

As described above, the fourth reel 900 serves as the reel (first to third reels 20a to 20a) as the variable display means.
0c) (hereinafter, also referred to as "synchronization"), it is preferable to specifically perform the following. First, the rotation phases of the first to third reels 20a to 20c are the first to third reel position detection sensors 601 to 603, respectively.
The detection signal is detected by and is input to the game control device 50. The game control device 50 displays the input detection signal via the effect control device 700.
Is also output. Then, the display control device 710 is configured to recognize the rotation phases of the first to third reels 20a to 20c based on the detection signal. On the other hand, the rotation phase of the fourth reel 900 is the fourth reel position detection sensor 82.
0, and the detection signal is detected by the display controller 710.
The display control device 710 also recognizes the rotation phase of the fourth reel 900 based on the detection signal. In addition, the first to third reels 20a, 20
With respect to each of b and 20c, it is previously determined which identification symbol is located where, according to each rotation phase. Similarly, also regarding the fourth reel 900, where the specific symbol 901 is located is predetermined according to the rotation phase thereof. Therefore, the display control device 710
By comparing the rotation phase of the variable display means (any of the first to third reels 20a to 20c) and the rotation phase of the fourth reel 900, a predetermined identification symbol to be associated with, and identification. The rotation phase difference with the design 901 can be recognized. Therefore, for example, after the rotation of the fourth reel 900 is started, the variable display means (first to third reels 20a to 20a-2
In 0c, if the synchronization with the predetermined identification symbol of the reel to be associated) is out of sync (when there is a rotation phase difference), the rotation speed of the fourth reel 900 is adjusted (temporary). To speed up or slow down)
It is advisable to provide synchronization correction means for correcting synchronization so as to eliminate this deviation (rotational phase difference). As a result of performing this correction,
The fourth reel 900 can be variably displayed in synchronization with the reel (one of the first to third reels 20a to 20c) serving as the variable display means. Alternatively, for example, the variable display of the specific display means is started at the timing without the deviation (the fourth reel motor 80 so that the fourth reel 900 starts rotating at the timing without the deviation).
A specific display synchronization variation start control means for driving and controlling 0) may be provided.

Further, in this way, the identification symbol corresponding to the won bonus prize and the specific symbol 9 on the fourth reel 900
01 and variably displayed in a state of being in a horizontal line with each other, stop operation of the first reel 20a in consideration of the timing when the specific symbol 901 passes through the variable display section 20 (more specifically, the effective line), That is, if the pressing operation of the first reel stop button 14a is performed (that is, if the user presses the eye), for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the variable display section 20 shows the identification symbol corresponding to the winning bonus. Can be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, like the first reel 20a, a winning bonus prize (for example, BB
When there are a plurality (for example, two) of identification patterns (for example, "7 (filled)") corresponding to winnings), any one (for example, an identification pattern with a small sequence number) is selected to perform the synchronization process. Good to do.

Note that the target of association of the variable display cycle is
During the period set on the first reel 20a, the first to third
Of the target display units 811 to 813, the first target display unit 81
Only 1 is lit and displayed to notify that the period is in progress (see FIG. 11 (a); FIG. 11).
(B), not shown in FIG. 11 (c)). That is, each reel 2
For each 0a to 20c, a notification unit (first to third target display unit 8) for notifying that the variable display cycle is associated.
11 to 813) and the notification unit notifies that the reels 20a to 20c are associated with each other by notifying that the variable display cycle is associated. Note that the first to third target display units 811 to 811
813 does not turn on until the specific symbol 901 on the fourth reel 900 is completely synchronized. Therefore, the respective target display units 811 to 813 not only always notify the target of the synchronization processing, but also notify that the synchronization is performed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the desired identification symbol cannot be stopped because the stop operation is mistakenly performed when the synchronization is not yet complete.

As described above, in the synchronization process, the variable display cycle is first associated with the first reel 2 for example.
Although the variable display is set to 0a, when the variable display by the reel which is the target of the association is stopped, the target of the association is still in the variable display (for example, the second reel 20).
Switch to b). That is, the plurality of reels 20a to 20c
Among the (variable display means), when the variable display by the reel which is the target of the variable display period of the specific symbol 901 is stopped, the target of the association is switched to the predetermined reel which is still variably displayed.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), when the variable display by the first reel 20a, which was initially the object of association, is stopped, the object of association is identified by the second reel. Switch to 20b. That is, FIG.
As shown in (e), the timing when the identification symbol of the array element number 21 on the second reel 20b passes through the variable display portion 20 and the timing when the specific symbol 901 on the fourth reel 900 passes through the variable display portion 950 are synchronized. Let In this way, when switching the reels to be associated, for example, from the first reel 20a to the second reel 20b, the fourth reel until the variable display cycle of the second reel 20b and the fourth reel 900 is synchronized. The rotation speed of the reel 900 may be temporarily increased or decreased. Then, after the second reel 20b and the fourth reel 900 are synchronized, the rotation speed of the fourth reel 900 is maintained until the second reel 20b is stopped. As described above, the target of association is switched to the second reel 20b, and the first target display unit 8 is displayed.
While turning off 11, the second target display unit 812 is lit and displayed to notify that the target of the association has been switched. Here, in detail, after switching the association target to the second reel 20b (by turning off the first target display unit 811), the second target display unit 81 is kept until the synchronization is completed.
2 is not turned on, and the second target display unit 8 is displayed after synchronization is completed.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second target display unit 812 may be blinked until the synchronization is completed, and the second target display unit 812 may be illuminated after the synchronization is completed.

Further, when the variable display by the second reel 20b is also stopped, the first reel 20b moves to the second reel 20b.
Similarly to the case of switching to, the target of association of the variable display cycle of the fourth reel 900 is switched to the third reel 20c.

Since the specific symbol 901 is very conspicuous both in terms of shape and color, when the identification symbol of each reel 20a to 20c is pushed with the specific symbol 901 as a guide for the stop operation timing, the identification symbol is identified. Compared with the case of visually pressing, the pressing becomes extremely easy. Therefore, even a beginner or the like can easily stop and display the identification pattern on the variable display unit 20, so that the beginner or the like cannot easily stop the identification pattern corresponding to the winning, or the dissatisfaction symbol is present. It is possible to prevent spending a large number of medals to stop the game. Moreover, the reels 20a to 20
Since the rotation speed of c (that is, the variable display speed) is not changed to, for example, a low speed, the smooth progress of the game is hindered, so that the skilled person will not be dissatisfied.

In the above, the identification pattern to be associated with the variable display cycle is "7 (fill)".
However, in the case of winning the BB prize, "7 (outlined)" may be the target identification pattern, or "main character" may be the target identification pattern. Is also good. In addition, when the RB winning is won, regarding the first and second reels 20a and 20b, the identification symbol to be associated with the variable display period is set to "7 (filled)", and regarding the third reel 20c, The identification symbol may be a "main character", or the target identification symbol may be "7 (white)" for the first and second reels 20a and 20b.

Next, with reference to the flow chart of FIG. 10, the above-described series of synchronization processing (hereinafter, also referred to as standard symbol processing) will be described.

First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the notification of the bonus prize (derivation of the display result mode shown in FIG. 8) has been performed, and when it is determined that it has not been performed, this reference symbol processing is ended. On the other hand, if you decide that you did,
Control goes to step S2. In step S2, it is determined whether or not the start lever 13 has been operated in order to start the game, and if it is determined that it has not been operated, the reference symbol processing is ended while it is determined that it has been operated. Moves to step S3. In step S3, a process of starting the variable display of the fourth reel 900 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, with respect to the first reel 20a, a synchronization process corresponding to the established winning flag, that is, a process of synchronizing the variable display period of the specific symbol 901 with the variable display period of the identification symbol corresponding to the won bonus prize is started. Then, the process proceeds to step S5. Step S5 is repeated until the synchronization by the synchronization process started in step S4 is completed, and when it is determined that the synchronization is completed, the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, a process of lighting the first target display unit 811 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7. In step S7, it is determined whether or not the first reel 20a has stopped. If it is determined that the first reel 20a has stopped, the process proceeds to step S8. In step S8, a process of turning off the first target display unit 811 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S9.

In step S9, the synchronization process corresponding to the established flag is started for the second reel 20b,
Control goes to step S10. Step S10 is repeated until the synchronization by the synchronization process started in step S9 is completed, and if it is determined that the synchronization is completed, the process proceeds to step S11. In step S11, a process of lighting the second target display unit 812 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, it is determined whether or not the second reel 20b has stopped. If it is determined that the second reel 20b has stopped,
Control goes to step S13.

In step S13, the second target display section 81
The process of turning off 2 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, regarding the third reel 20c,
The synchronization process corresponding to the established flag is started, and the process proceeds to step S15. Step S15 is step S1
It is repeated until the synchronization started in step 4 is completed, and when it is determined that the synchronization is completed, the process proceeds to step S16.
In step S16, a process of lighting the third target display unit 813 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, it is determined whether or not the third reel 20c has stopped. If it is determined that the third reel 20c has stopped, the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, a process of turning off the third target display portion 813 is performed, and the reference symbol process is ended.

If it is determined in step S7 that the first reel 20a is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, another reel,
That is, it is determined whether or not at least one of the second reel 20b and the third reel 20c is stopped.
If it is determined in step S19 that the operation is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S7 again. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S19 that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, a process of stopping the fourth reel 900 and a process of turning off the first target display portion 811 are performed, and the reference symbol process is ended.

If it is determined in step S12 that the second reel 20b is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, it is determined whether the other reel, that is, the third reel 20c is stopped. If it is determined in step S21 that the operation is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S12 again.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S21 that the vehicle is stopped, the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the process of stopping the fourth reel 900 and the process of turning off the second target display portion 812 are performed, and the reference symbol process is ended.

Incidentally, step S19 → step S20,
Alternatively, as shown in step S21 → step S22, the stop operation is performed except in a predetermined procedure (in the present embodiment, for example, the first reel 20a → the second reel 20b → the third reel 20c). In the case, a forced termination means for forcibly terminating the reference symbol processing is provided. According to this, when the player performs an erroneous stop operation, it is possible to prevent the synchronization process from continuing. In some cases, forced termination may not be performed. For example, the identification symbols of the second and third reels 20b and 20c (identification symbols corresponding to the winning prizes) are first in a tenpai state on the activated line (the identification symbols corresponding to the winnings also in the remaining first reel 20a). The state of deriving the winning result mode when stopped on the activated line)
For example, when a is stopped last, the second and third reels 2
In 0b and 20c, when the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize is stopped in the tempai state, the synchronization process is continued.

According to the above embodiment, the first to the first
Separately from the third reels 20a to 20c (a plurality of variable display means), the fourth reel 9 capable of variably displaying the specific symbol 901.
00 (specific display means) is provided, and as a result of the lottery by the lottery means, when the bonus prize (predetermined prize) is won, in the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the bonus prize,
By associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 (specifically, for example, by synchronizing), the fourth reel 900 is controlled so that the specific symbol 901 serves as a guide for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol by the player. Therefore, if the stop operation is performed by measuring the timing with the specific symbol 901 of the fourth reel 900 as a guide during the variable display, the identification symbol corresponding to the selected bonus prize can be stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from having difficulty in stopping the identification pattern corresponding to the winning and being dissatisfied or spending many medals to stop the identification pattern. In addition, since the variable display speed of the first to third reels 20a to 20c is not changed, there is no dissatisfaction of the skilled person or the like due to the hindering the smooth progress of the game, and even for the beginners and the like. A sense of accomplishment and a sense of fulfillment of being able to stop aiming at a desired identification pattern can be obtained.

Further, when the variable display by the reel which is the target of the variable display period association of the specific symbol 901 is stopped, the target of the association is switched to the reel which is still variably displayed. Reel 20a
It becomes possible to easily perform a stop operation aiming at a desired identification pattern for all of the items up to 20c, and to easily form a winning result mode corresponding to winning. Moreover, one fourth reel 900 can handle the stop operation of all of the plurality of reels 20a to 20c.

Further, in the case where a plurality of types of bonus prizes (special prizes) are included in the prize like the present embodiment, when any one of the bonus prizes is won, the corresponding prizes are respectively corresponded. The variable display cycle of the identification symbol is controlled so as to be associated with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901. Therefore, even if each of the identification symbols corresponding to each bonus winning is not conspicuously displayed, the desired identification symbol is aimed at. The stop operation can be easily performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the stop operation aiming at the desired identification symbol from becoming difficult due to the presence of a large number of conspicuous symbols, and even when any of the multiple bonus prizes is won, The identification symbol corresponding to the selected bonus prize can be easily stopped and displayed.

In addition, after winning the bonus prize as a result of the lottery, even if the game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), it is not possible to form the prize result mode corresponding to the bonus prize, the standard symbol Since the processing is performed, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from having difficulty in stopping and displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the winning, and spending a large number of game media to stop the identification symbol. In addition, since a beginner may stop and display the identification symbol within the predetermined number of times and get a sense of satisfaction, it is possible to provide such an opportunity. Also, the specific symbol 9
Even for a skilled person who is annoyed by the variable display of 01, there is no problem because the desired identification pattern can be stopped and displayed before the variable display is performed. Moreover, like the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, even when the player wins the bonus prize as a result of the lottery by the game control device 50, the variable display is executed in the slot machine that does not clearly inform the player of the winning state. It is a big pleasure of the game to guess whether it is a winning state while playing,
When the winning state is reached, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is not immediately associated with the control, but after the game winning the bonus prize, with a predetermined probability for each game, or the game winning the bonus prize. After that, after playing the game a predetermined number of times, the control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is performed, so that the above inferred enjoyment can be obtained at least at a predetermined frequency and each effect symbol 9
It is possible to give meaning to the effect display by 02 to 909. Moreover, when a predetermined number of games have been played since the game won the bonus prize, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is associated with the game so that the player can easily push it. However, it is possible to prevent a beginner or the like from being unable to stop and display the identification symbol even if it is desired, although it can be surely recognized (for example, by displaying a reach eye or the like).

Further, each of the plurality of variable display means and the specific display means is constituted by a reel, and each reel 20a.about.
Since 20c and 900 are provided in parallel with each other, the variable display of the specific symbol 901 on the fourth reel 900 and the variable display of each reel 20a to 20c can be viewed at the same time or without changing the line of sight, and the specific symbol can be seen. 901
It is possible to easily perform the operation of stopping the identification pattern while watching the variable display of. Further, since the fourth reel 900 has the same size and shape as the first to third reels 20a to 20c, even when the stop operation is performed while watching the fourth reel 900, it is as if the first to third reels 20a to 20c. It becomes possible to perform the stop operation while watching, and it is possible to eliminate the discomfort during the stop operation and easily stop the desired identification pattern.

Furthermore, the fourth reel 900 has a function as an effect display device capable of displaying effect symbols 902 to 909 for effect display concerning variable display, and a function as a specific display means for effecting variable display of the specific symbol 901. Since it is provided with both, the display associated with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is performed on the fourth reel 900 that normally performs various effect displays related to the variable display, and the desired display can be improved in addition to the interest of the effect display. You can also easily stop the symbol.

In addition, the fourth reel 900 has a specific symbol 9
01 and a plurality of effect symbols 902-909 can be displayed, and since the specific symbol 901 is displayed in a display mode more conspicuous than each effect symbol 902-909, the specific symbol 901 is mixed with the plurality of effect symbols 902-909. Even if it is variably displayed, it becomes possible to easily recognize the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 being variably displayed.

As a result of the lottery, when a predetermined prize (in the case of the present embodiment, a bonus prize) is won, a specific symbol 901 is derived and displayed by the fourth reel 900 as a notification symbol capable of notifying the winning state. Since the control is performed, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game and to easily perform the stop operation of the desired identification symbol. In addition, since the fact that the bonus prize has been won is also notified, it is possible to prevent the inequality that only the expert can immediately recognize the winning state, and the beginner or the like can play the game at ease.
Moreover, the operation of stopping the desired identification pattern can be easily performed, which is even more effective for beginners. Moreover, since the specific symbol 901 can be used also as the notification symbol, it is not necessary to separately provide the notification symbol, and the fourth reel 900 can be efficiently utilized. Moreover, since the remaining display area (other than displaying the specific symbol 901) increases on the fourth reel 900, other notification symbols can be displayed by displaying other notification symbols on the remaining display area as needed. Since the number of types can be increased, it is possible to enhance the notification function.

<Modification 1> In the above embodiment, the fourth embodiment is used.
The variable display cycle by the reel 900 is set to the first to third reels 2.
As an example of control associated with the variable display cycle of 0a to 20c, the fourth reel 900 is set to the first to third reels 20a to 20c.
0c (sequentially) has been described as an example, but not limited to this example, for example, the first to third reels 20a to 20c.
By lowering the rotation speed of the fourth reel 900 than that, it may be easier for the player to recognize the variable display state of the specific symbol 901, and the pressing may be even easier. Specifically, for example, FIG.
12B, FIG. 12C, FIG. 12D, and FIG.
As shown in (e), the rotation speed of the fourth reel 900 is set to a multiple of the first to third reels 20a to 20c (for example,
1/2), each time the reel which is the object of association makes two laps, while the fourth reel 900 makes one lap, the specific symbol 901 and the identification symbol which is the object of association are in the middle line. 4 reel 900 to pass through
It is better to control the rotation of.

The present embodiment is not limited to the above example, and the following variations can be considered.

For example, a pachi-slot gaming machine (slot machine) provided with a flag complete notifying means for notifying that the flag is established when the bonus flag is established is the same as in the above embodiment or its modification. Similar control may be applied. In this case, after the notification is made by the flag complete notification means, the first to third reels 20a to
In 20c, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol (corresponding to the established winning flag), the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is associated with the control of the fourth reel 900 (reference symbol processing).
I do.

Also, an example of performing the reference symbol processing is described only when the bonus flag is established, but the reference symbol processing is executed even when the bonus flag is not established, and the specific symbol 901 is used as a guide. It may be possible to enable the pushing (the pushing of the identification pattern corresponding to the bonus flag). In this case, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the reference symbol processing may be automatically executed, or the reference symbol processing may be executed based on the operation of the player. In order to execute the standard symbol processing based on the operation of the player, a standard command operation means (for example, a standard symbol processing execution button) for executing the standard symbol processing is provided, and the standard symbol processing execution button is provided. By allowing the player to operate, it is possible to perform the reference symbol processing. The standard symbol process execution button may be provided exclusively or may be used as another button. In order to be used in combination, for example, at the stage after the variable display is finished (that is, before the next variable display is started), any of the reel stop buttons 14a to 14c should function as a standard symbol process execution button. Is mentioned. As described above, when the reference symbol processing is executed based on the operation of the player, the effect display may not be performed (cancelled), or
After performing the effect display, perform the reference symbol processing, and again the fourth
The reel 900 may be rotated. In this way, if the reference symbol processing is executed based on the operation of the player,
When a game is stopped, whether or not the bonus flag is established can be easily confirmed even by a game beginner or the like, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped without noticing that the bonus flag is established. . Therefore, after quitting the game without noticing that the bonus flag has been established, the right to finalize the winning of the bonus flag is taken to another player who later plays on the same machine (pachislot gaming machine). It is possible to prevent it from being broken. Therefore, so-called hyena can be prevented. A hyena is a game played by a player (especially a game beginner), who stops the game without noticing that the bonus flag has been established, and then immediately plays the game on the same table. A malicious act (or a person who performs the act) that deprives the player of the right to confirm the winning of the bonus flag.

In this way, when the reference symbol processing is executed even when the bonus flag is not established, the target identification symbol (identification symbol for synchronizing the specific symbol 901) is the symbol corresponding to the RB winning. The symbol corresponding to the BB winning may be changed for each game, or the player may be allowed to select the target identifying symbol. The selection by the player is, for example, that a selection button for selecting a target identification symbol is provided, and the player operates the selection button to select the target identification symbol. To be This selection button may be provided exclusively or may also be used as another button.

However, in this way, when the reference symbol processing is executed even when the bonus flag is not established, if the reference symbol processing is performed too often, the operation rate is lowered or another effect display is performed. Therefore, it is preferable that the reference symbol processing can be executed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied (even when it is based on the operation of the player). For this purpose, for example, a certain number of games (may be one time or multiple times (several times) after a game in which a so-called chance (a stop result mode that informs that the expectation that the bonus flag has been established is available) is derived. (The degree is preferable) or), or a predetermined number of games (one time or multiple times (preferably a few times)) after the game with a high expectation effect display is a guideline. It is possible to execute the symbol processing. Alternatively,
Each time the game is executed a predetermined number of times, the reference symbol processing can be automatically executed or can be executed based on the operation of the player. In this case, whether or not the winning result mode of the bonus winning can be formed (that is, whether or not the bonus flag is established) can be easily confirmed regularly (every predetermined number of games) even by a beginner or the like. You will be able to.

Further, in the above, an example in which the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is associated only when the bonus winning is won has been described, but not limited to this, for example,
When a small winning a prize is won, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected small winning a prize is associated with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 (synchronization process for the small winning a prize). good. Note that (for example, in the case of a pachi-slot gaming machine that performs complete pull-in control (up to +4 frames pull-in control)), it is possible to always confirm the winning of a small winning role without pushing the eye. Winning (however, for example, in the case of forward pressing (stop operation in the order of the first reel 20a → the second reel 20b → the third reel 20c)) and without pushing the eyes, it is not possible to confirm the winning. Since there is a case where a winning with a certain nature is included, in this case, the reference symbol processing is executed for the identification symbol corresponding to the latter small winning combination. For example, in the case of the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, the “watermelon” of the small winning a prize corresponds to the winning that may not be able to be confirmed without pushing. Therefore, in this case, for example, on the variable display unit 950, immediately after the start of the game in which the flag of “watermelon” of the small winning combination is established,
After displaying only the effect design 908 imitating a watermelon, the fourth reel 900 is rotated again, and each reel 20
For each of a to 20c, one of the identification symbols corresponding to the "watermelon" of the small winning a prize in sequence (for example, the array number 4 on the first reel 20a, the array number 14 on the second reel 20b, and the third Sequence number 4 on reel 20c)
The reference symbol processing is performed so that the variable display period of and the variable display period of the specific symbol 901 are synchronized. That is, the winning includes a plurality of types of small winning a prizes, and when any one of the small winnings is won, the display control device 71 as an effect display control device.
0 controls the fourth reel 900, which is an effect display device, to perform an effect display indicating whether the winning of the small winning combination is suggested or notifying the winning of the small winning combination. , Display control device 710 as specific display control means
In the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the selected small winning combination, the variable display cycle of the specific symbol 901 is associated with the control. According to this, the player can not only recognize that there is a possibility of winning the small winning a prize (for example, "watermelon"), but also continuously measure the timing with the specific symbol 901 as a guide and perform the stop operation. By carrying out, it is possible to easily perform a push corresponding to the small winning combination. Further, in this case, for example, the synchronization process for the small winning combination may be performed at a predetermined rate (for example, 10%) when the bonus flag is established. According to this, even if a stop operation is performed to confirm the small winning combination, if the small winning combination is not confirmed, the expectation for the establishment of the bonus flag is increased.

Further, as described above, not only the specific design 901 is displayed in a display mode that is conspicuous in terms of shape or color, but also a part of the specific design 901 (for example, the characters BB and RB are imitated). (Part) is configured to transmit light, a lamp is provided inside the fourth reel 900, and the fourth reel 900 is rotated while the lamp is lit to display the specific symbol 901 in a conspicuous display mode. May be. In this case, since the light of the lamp can be seen every time the specific symbol 901 passes through the variable display portion 950, the specific symbol 90
It will be easy to push with 1 as a guide. Further, in this case, the lamp inside the fourth reel 900 may be turned on only during the reference symbol processing. In this way, it is possible to clearly distinguish between the variable display during the normal effect display and the variable display during the reference symbol processing, and the player aims at the specific symbol 901 during the effect display. By performing the stop operation by performing the stop operation, it is possible to prevent the stop operation from being performed at an incorrect timing. In addition, since the target display units 811 to 813 are also turned off during the effect display, it is possible to more preferably prevent such a stop operation at an incorrect timing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first to third
The fourth reel 900 similar to the reels 20a to 20c is provided, and the fourth reel 900 is provided with the specific symbol 901 to perform the reference symbol processing, but the pachi-slot gaming machine 1
On the front side of 00, an information display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) is provided as a specific display means, and the specific symbol is variably displayed on the information display device. It may be possible to measure the timing as a guide and perform the stop operation.

In the above embodiment, the specific symbol 9
The reels to be associated with the variable display cycle of 01 are
Although the example in which the synchronous processing is performed for all reels 20a to 20c by sequentially switching is described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific variable display means (for example, the third reel 20c, or,
The synchronization process may be performed only for the reel that is finally stopped).

Further, in the above example, the detection signal of the fourth reel position detection sensor 820 is input to the display control device 710, and the fourth reel motor 800 and the target display device 814 are controlled by the display control device 710. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the detection signal of the fourth reel position detection sensor 820 is input to the game control device 50, and the game control device 5 as the specific display control means is also input.
The fourth reel motor 800 and the target display 814 may be driven under the control of zero.

Further, in the above example, the start lever 1
Although the lottery is performed at the operation timing of No. 3, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery may be performed at the timing of starting the rotation of each reel 20a to 20c.

The present invention is not limited to the pachi-slot gaming machine 100 of this embodiment. For example, other slot machines, pachislot gaming machines that perform games using gaming balls instead of coins, pachinko gaming machines, It can also be applied to ball game machines such as arrangement ball game machines and sparrow ball game machines. In addition, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

[0134]

According to the present invention, the identification symbol corresponding to the winning prize can be variably displayed by performing the stop operation of the identification symbol with the specific symbol variably displayed by the specific display component as a guide (aiming). Since it can be stopped and displayed, it is possible to prevent a beginner from being dissatisfied with the difficulty of stopping the identification symbol corresponding to the prize or spending a large number of game media to stop the identification symbol. Also, since the variable display speed of the variable display means is not changed,
Skilled persons will not be dissatisfied by hindering the smooth progress of the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachi-slot gaming machine as a preferred example of a slot machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of the pachi-slot gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a symbol array variably displayed by variable display means (first, second, and third reels), and a specific display means (fourth).
It is the figure which shows the specific design (the information design) and the production design which are displayed with the reel.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a correspondence between a winning combination, an identification pattern, and a winning content (the number of payouts, etc.).

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of effect display.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of effect display.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of effect display.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of effect display.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a variable display state of specific symbols.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a reference symbol process which is a main control flow performed by the pachi-slot gaming machine.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a manner of associating a variable display cycle of a specific symbol.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a mode of associating a variable display cycle of a specific symbol.

[Explanation of symbols]

20a 1st reel (variable display means) 20b 2nd reel (variable display means) 20c 3rd reel (variable display means) 50 Game control device (lottery means, specific display control means, effect display control device) 900 4th reel ( Specific display means, effect display device) 901 Specific symbol (notification symbol) 902, 903, 904, 905, 906, 907, 9
08,909 production design 700 production control device (specific display control means, production display control device) 710 display control device (specific display control means, production display control device) 100 pachislot gaming machine (slot machine)

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols, and a lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to win a prize in association with the execution of the variable display. As a result of the lottery, when the winning is won, the slot machine is configured to perform the stop control of the plurality of variable display means so that the identification symbol corresponding to the selected winning can be stopped based on the stop operation by the player. In, in the case where a specific display means capable of variably displaying a specific symbol different from the plurality of identification symbols is provided separately from the plurality of variable display means, and a predetermined prize is won as a result of the lottery by the lottery means. In, the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning, by associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol, the specific symbol serves as a guide for the stop operation timing of the identification symbol by the player. Slot machine, characterized in that it and a specific display control means for the control of specific display means so. 2. The specific display control means, when the variable display in the variable display means, which is a target of association of the variable display cycle of the specific symbol, of the plurality of variable display means is stopped, the association is performed. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the target is switched to a predetermined variable display means that is still in variable display. 3. The specific display control means controls the specific display means so as to synchronize the variable display cycle of the specific symbol with the variable display cycle of the identification symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning. Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned.
Slot machine described in. 4. The prize includes a plurality of types of special prizes, and when the specific display control means wins any of the special prizes, each of the identification symbols corresponding to the selected special prize is selected. The variable display cycle is capable of being associated with the variable display cycle of the specific symbol.
The slot machine according to claim 3. 5. The specific display control means corresponds to the special prize even if the variable display by the plurality of variable display means is performed a predetermined number of times after the result of the lottery by the lottery means wins the special prize. The slot machine according to claim 4, wherein when the identified symbol does not stop on the plurality of variable display means, control for associating the variable display cycle of the specific symbol is performed. 6. The slot according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of variable display means and the specific display means is constituted by a reel, and each reel is provided in parallel with each other. Machine. 7. A production display device capable of displaying a production design for performing production display related to variable display of an identification design, and a production display control device for performing production display control of the production display device, wherein the production display device comprises: The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the specific display means is included, and the effect display control device includes the specific display control means. 8. The effect display device is capable of displaying the specific symbol and a plurality of the effect symbols, and displays the specific symbol in a display mode more conspicuous than each effect symbol. Slot machine described in. 9. The effect display device displays the specific symbol,
9. The slot machine according to claim 8, wherein the slot machine is displayed in a state in which it projects in a direction orthogonal to the variable display direction along the variable display surface more than the effect symbol. 10. The effect display control device, when the result of the lottery by the lottery means wins the predetermined prize, controls the effect display device to display a notification pattern capable of notifying the winning state. The slot machine according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the slot machine is configured as described above. 11. The slot machine according to claim 10, wherein the notification symbol is the specific symbol. 12. The winning combination includes a plurality of types of small winning a prizes, and when any one of the small winnings is won, the effect display control device causes the effect displaying device to win a small winning a prize. Control for displaying the effect of suggesting the possibility of winning or winning notification to the small winning a prize. Subsequently, the specific display control means identifies the corresponding small winning a prize. The slot machine according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the variable display cycle of the symbols is controlled to associate the variable display cycle of the specific symbol.