JP2004041793A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine of interest increasing situations with the possibility of generating a situation advantageous to a player. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is provided with a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of patterns required for a game, and a control means for controlling the variable display means and making a first decision of deciding whether or not to permit a pattern combination advantageous to the player, to be arranged along a prescribed line at the stop of the variable display of the variable display means, and a second decision of deciding a form to be displayed at the stop of the variable display of the variable display means, based on the result in the first decision and the stop operation timing of the player. When the first decision results in permitting a prescribed pattern combination showing the realization of small prize winning, to be arranged along the prescribed line, the control means makes a third decision of deciding whether or not to generate the situation advantageous to the player, based on the result in random number lottery. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines provided with variable display means for variably displaying symbols required for a game and control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display.

For example, a slot machine with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, is a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels displaying a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or a symbol on a reel is displayed on a screen. It has an electric fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and after a fixed time automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols on the reels appearing in the display window have a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out game media such as medals and coins.

Currently mainstream models have multiple types of winning modes. In particular, when a predetermined winning combination has been achieved, the gaming state is more favorable than the normal state for a predetermined period without ending one payout of medals. As such a winning combination, a special increasing combination (hereinafter referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) that allows a game to give a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small combination for the player. There is a winning combination (referred to as a “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) in which a predetermined number of games can be played to provide a profit.

Also, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols are arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an "effective line"). Winning (“internal lottery”) by a special lottery process (hereinafter, “internal lottery”), and the winning of the internally won prize (hereafter, “internal lottery”) It is required that the player perform a stop operation at a timing when the combination of the indicated symbols can be stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much the internal prize is won, a prize cannot be established if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad. That is, a game machine that requires a skilled technique for the timing of the stop operation (has a high specific gravity of technical intervention called "eye-catching") is currently the mainstream (for example, see Patent Document 1).

As an example of such a gaming machine, when one of three types of specific winning combinations with the same number of payouts is “internally won”, the user is notified of which specific winning combination has been “internally won”, and “gathering” is performed. The period during which the number of medals possessed by the player cannot be reduced or increased on the condition that the player can carry out the game (hereinafter referred to as "AT" in the art because it is called "assist time"). Gaming machine (referred to as an "AT machine") having a function of generating an "AT device". In the "AT machine", "AT" is generated with a probability of "1/2" after the "BB gaming state" to be described later ends. At the end of the “BB gaming state”, an effect for notifying whether or not “AT” occurs is performed. When this effect is being performed, the player's expectation of the occurrence of “AT” increases. “AT” ends when a predetermined number of games have ended.
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However, the above-mentioned “AT” internally wins a BB that is difficult to internally win among the winning combinations, and informs whether or not the “AT” is generated only when the “BB gaming state” ends. The production to do is performed. Generally, the probability of internally winning a BB is “1/200 to 400”. Therefore, the situation in which the above-mentioned effects are performed is, on average, about once in a game of “200 times” to “400 times”, and the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which the player's expectation of the occurrence of “AT” increases. Was low. Further, when a BB winning is established, a large number of medals are awarded to the player, so that the probability of internally winning the BB is increased, and there is a limit to the occurrence of the situation where the expectation is increased in many cases.

で あ れ ば In addition, if the gaming machine has a low so-called “setting”, the probability of internally winning the BB is low. The “setting” is generally provided in six stages, and is a predetermined value of an expected value of the number of medals to be paid out for one medal bet on the game. Therefore, a player who plays a game with a gaming machine whose “setting” is low is disadvantageous in that the number of medals that can be acquired is small and the opportunity to have the above-mentioned expectation is limited. That is, a player who plays a game with a gaming machine with a low “setting” cannot fully enjoy the game.

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

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

An object of the present invention is to provide an amusing gaming machine by increasing situations where a situation advantageous to a player may occur.

In the first aspect of the present invention, the variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for the game and the variable display means are controlled, and a symbol combination which is advantageous to the player is stopped by the variable display means. A first determination to determine whether or not to permit line-up along a predetermined line at times, and, based on a result of the first determination and a timing of a stop operation of the player, stop of the variable display of the variable display means. Control means for determining a mode to be displayed at any time, and the control means determines that the result of the first determination is a small part (for example, a small part of a watermelon described later or a small part of a bell) If the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning is allowed to be arranged along a predetermined line, it is determined whether or not to generate an advantageous situation for the player based on the result of the random number lottery. Make a third decision The features.

In the second aspect of the present invention, a winning combination of a specific combination (for example, a small combination of bells described later) is shown, and a specific symbol combination included in an advantageous symbol combination is a predetermined symbol combination when the variable display is stopped. A notification unit (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp to be described later) for notifying information necessary to be arranged along the line is provided, and an advantageous condition is a condition in which the notification is performed by the notification unit. And

In a third aspect of the present invention, when the result of the first determination is to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line, A notifying unit (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp described later) or a separate notifying unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device described later) is controlled so as to notify the result of the one determination. I do.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of the special increasing combination that generates the special gaming state, and the control means performs the third determination when the special gaming state is established. Is not performed.

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

In a sixth aspect of the present invention, the control means includes a main control means for controlling the variable display means and making the first and second decisions, and a sub-control means for controlling the notification means and making the third decisions. It is characterized by comprising.

In a seventh aspect of the present invention, the control means makes a second decision based on the result and timing of the first decision and the order of the stop operation of the player, and the first decision result is a specific symbol. When the combination permits a line along a predetermined line, the order of the stop operation is reported as information.

In the eighth aspect of the present invention, when the result of the first determination is to permit a specific symbol combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, a symbol constituting the specific symbol combination is notified as information. It is characterized by being performed.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, if the result of the first determination is to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small winning combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, Then, a third determination is made to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous situation for the player based on the result of the random number lottery. Therefore, the probability that the third determination is made is higher than the probability of internally winning BB, for example, so that the player can proceed with the game while always having an expectation that the advantageous situation will occur.

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

In general, a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of types of small wins that differ in the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is achieved. The probability of winning each small role internally is different. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a result that determines which of the small wins is to be adopted as a small win that triggers the third determination, and that the third determination results in an advantageous situation for the player. By setting possible probabilities, it is possible to configure a game by setting a probability that a situation advantageous to the player will occur to a desired value. In addition, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom when designing the gaming machine. In addition, as a small part which becomes an opportunity to make the third determination, one small part may be adopted, or a plurality of kinds of small parts may be adopted.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to adopt, as an advantageous situation, a situation where notification is performed by the notification means. Therefore, if the result of the first determination is to permit the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role to be lined up along the predetermined line, the control means notifies based on the result of the random number lottery. A third determination is made to determine whether to generate a situation in which the means is to be informed. Therefore, the probability of the third determination being made is higher than the probability of internally winning the BB, for example, and the player proceeds with the game while always having an expectation that a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means will occur. be able to.

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

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the control unit does not make the third determination when in the special game state (for example, “BB game state” described later). Therefore, if the situation is not advantageous to the player when the special game state occurs, it is possible to prevent the advantageous situation from occurring in the special game state.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, after a special symbol combination is permitted to be arranged along a predetermined line (for example, after the next game after the permitted game), a winning of the special increasing combination is established. In the meantime, the control means does not make the third decision. Therefore, after the special symbol combination is allowed to line up along the predetermined line, the game is advanced so that the winning of the special increase combination is not established, and after a situation advantageous to the player occurs, the special increase combination is generated. , And the act of acquiring more game media in the special game state can be prevented.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the burden on the main control means, whose functions are restricted by law, can be reduced by causing the sub control means to control the notification means and make the third decision.

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

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

Hereinafter, examples will be described.

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

パ ネ ル A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front of the cabinet 2 forming the whole of the gaming machine 1, and vertically long main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The main display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c, and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as a pay line, and a cross-down line 8a and a cross-up line 8e in an oblique direction. One or three of these winning lines are provided by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum -BET switch 13 described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. Five are activated. Which winning line is activated is indicated by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c described later.

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

１− On the left side of the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and a credit display section 19 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals bet for performing one game (hereinafter, referred to as "BET number"). Here, in the present embodiment, one game is started when the start lever 6 is operated, and when all main reels are stopped, or an effect of the game (for example, an effect by an effect reel 115 described later). Exits when has finished. The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of BETs is "1" and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is turned on when the number of BETs is "2" and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is "3" and all (5) pay lines are activated. The credit display section 19 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of stored medals.

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

ＳＴ An ST lamp 23 is provided below the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The ST lamp 23 informs the player that it is a “stop operation assisting period” to be described later. The ST lamp 23 is turned on at the end of the game in which the “stop operation auxiliary period” has occurred, and turned off at the end of the game in which the “stop operation auxiliary period” has ended. The “ST lamp” is short for “Super @ Time lamp”.

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

Above the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R on the front of the panel display section 2a, a horizontally elongated effect display window 111 is provided. Above the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, an auxiliary period display LED lamp as an example of a notification unit and another notification unit. 112L to 112R are formed. The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are provided with a "order of stop operation" in which the winning is permitted when the "winning role of bell" is internally won in a "stop operation auxiliary period" described later; That is, the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R necessary for establishing a winning is shown. In FIG. 1, the center auxiliary period display LED lamp 112C is turned on, and the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R indicates "medium pressing" described later. In addition, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R notify that the "stop operation auxiliary period" may occur or end. On the left and right of the effect display window 111, left effect LED lamps 113A to 113C and right effect LED lamps 114A to 114C are provided, respectively.

リ ー ル On the inner side of the effect display window 111, an effect reel 115 having a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface is provided so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction. The design drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the effect reel 115 can be observed through the effect display window 111. Inside the effect reel 115, a circuit board on which three reel lamps are arranged in a horizontal direction is installed behind a symbol position appearing in the effect display window 111.

メ ダ ル A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal section 10, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal section 10. The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by one push operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by one push operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches, a predetermined payline is activated as described above.

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

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

FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types represented on each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each of the symbols is assigned a code number of “00” to “20” and stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 10) described later as a data table. Each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is driven to rotate so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the player obtains a number of medals such as a "normal gaming state" which is a normal gaming state, a "gaming state inside BB and RB" which is a gaming state in which BB or RB is internally won. The game can be played in the possible “BB gaming state” and “RB gaming state”. In the “general game state”, the “BB, RB inside hitting game state”, and the “BB game state” described below, when the internal winning of the “small part of the bell” described later is performed, the winning is established. (Hereinafter, referred to as a “stop operation assisting period”) in which a notification of the “order of stop operation” as an example of information necessary for the operation is provided. A situation other than the “stop operation assisting period” is referred to as a “normal period”. Here, the game state is generally distinguished by whether or not the BB or RB is internally won or whether or not the BB or RB is operating. Note that the types of winning combinations that are likely to be internally won are determined by a so-called probability lottery table. Generally, a probability lottery table is provided for each game state. That is, in the games in the same gaming state, the types of winning combinations that may be internally won are the same. However, the “BB gaming state” includes the “BB regular gaming state” and the “RB gaming state”, and includes a state in which the types of winning combinations that may be internally won are different.

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

The “RB gaming state” (regular bonus gaming state) is generated when “white 7-white 7-blue 7” are arranged along the activated line in the “general gaming state”, and an RB winning is achieved. This “RB gaming state” is a bonus game in which a predetermined symbol combination “JAC (symbol 97 in FIG. 2) -JAC-JAC” is completed by betting one medal, and 15 medals can be acquired (referred to as a JAC game). It is a game state that is easy to hit. Here, winning a prize in the JAC game is generally referred to as a bonus increase prize. The “RB gaming state” also occurs when “JAC-JAC-JAC” is arranged along the activated line (so-called “JACIN”) in the above-described “BB regular gaming state”. Note that, in the “RB gaming state”, there is no internal win for “the small role of bell” described below. Therefore, the number of medals given to the player in the “RB gaming state” does not differ depending on whether the “RB gaming state” is the “stop operation assisting period” or the “normal period”.

In the “general game state”, the “game state in which the BB and RB hit inside” or the “general game state during BB”, “watermelon (symbol 94 in FIG. 2) -watermelon-watermelon” or “bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) − By arranging the "bell-bell" along the effective line, a winning of "watermelon small part" or a winning of "bell small part" is established. When the winning of "watermelon small role" is won, "14" medals are paid out. When the winning of "Small part of Bell" is established, "9" medals are paid out. When "Cherry (symbol 96 in FIG. 2)" of the left main reel 3L stops on the activated line, regardless of the stop mode of the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, "Cherry small role". Winning is established. The winning of "replay" is achieved by "JAC-JAC-JAC" being lined up along the active line in the "general game state". When the winning of "re-game" is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. If the “general game state” or the “game state in which BB and RB hit inside” is the “stop operation assisting period”, the player can proceed with the game without reducing the number of acquired medals.

Here, the "small win" means that if the winning is not realized in the internally won game, in order to achieve the winning in the next game, it is necessary to internally win the "small winning" in that game as well. There is something. Specifically, in the embodiment, “small win” indicates a winning combination other than “BB” and “RB” in which so-called “carryover” is performed. The "small win" includes a so-called "15 wins" and a "replay", in which "15" medals are paid out when a winning is realized.

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

「The“ stop operation assisting period ”ends with a probability of about“ 内部 ”when the“ Cherry small role ”is internally won in the game in the“ general gaming state ”. The probability of being internally won for “Cherry's small role” is “100/16384”. Therefore, the probability that the “stop operation assisting period” ends in the “general gaming state” is about “1/492”. Note that the “stop operation assisting period” does not basically end in the “BB, RB internal hitting game state”, the “RB game state”, and the “BB game state”. However, the “stop operation assisting period” ends when the “BB gaming state” ends.

FIG. 3 is an example of the configuration of the “BB gaming state” of the gaming machine (the so-called “A-type” gaming machine) 1 according to the embodiment, the first aspect in the case where the BB is internally won in the “stop operation assisting period”, and “ The aspect 2 when the BB is internally won in the “normal period” is shown.

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

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

Aspect 1 shows a case where BB is internally won in the “stop operation assisting period”. In the first aspect, after the BB is internally won, the “stop operation assisting period” continues until the “BB gaming state” ends. Note that the "stop operation assisting period" does not end in the "BB, RB internal hitting game state". Therefore, after a BB is internally won, a player who cannot establish a BB prize for a plurality of games ends in the “stop operation assisting period” during which the “BB gaming state” becomes the “normal period”, and You won't be penalized for missing medals you could have won. When the “BB normal game state” is set to the “stop operation assisting period”, the player can win a “small part of the bell” and obtain more medals.

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

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

First, the lamp state will be described. The information indicated by the lamp status is used for controlling the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R. The lamp states include a state A, a state B, and a state C. The state B indicates the state of the game internally won as “the small part of cherry” in the “stop operation assisting period” and the state of the game internally won as “the small part of watermelon” in the “normal period”. That is, in the game in the state B, there is a possibility that the “stop operation assisting period” may occur or end. The state A indicates a state during a period excluding the period that is the state B in the “stop operation assisting period”. Therefore, in the state A game, when the internal win of the “bell small role” is made, the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning is notified. The state C indicates a state during a period excluding the period of the state B in the “normal period”. The “stop operation assisting period” includes a state A and a state B. In addition, the “normal period” includes a state B and a state C.

In the game (1), in the lottery process (ST44 in FIG. 24 described later) which determines whether or not to internally win the “watermelon small role” and to “generate” the “stop operation assistance period”, ", A" stop operation assisting period "has occurred. Since the game (1) is a game in which the “watermelon small role” is internally won and the “stop operation assisting period” may occur, the game (1) enters the state B, and all the assisting period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned on. Blinks, and the player expects the occurrence of the “stop operation assisting period”. When the game (1) is completed, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all turned off and the ST lamp 23 is turned on, and the player recognizes that the "stop operation auxiliary period" has occurred.

In game (2), the player has been internally elected as the “bell part” during the “stop operation assistance period”. The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R notify the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the "small part of the bell". When the game (2) ends, all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off.

In Game (3), no winning prize was won internally, and the result was "out". The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R remain off.

In the game (4), the internal winning of “the small part of cherry” is won and the “stop” is determined in the lottery process (ST43 in FIG. 24 described later) for determining whether to end the “stop operation assisting period”. The "stop operation assistance period" continues without winning. Since the game (4) is a game in which the “minor role of cherry” is internally won and the “stop operation assisting period” may end, the game (4) enters the state B, and the assisting period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all set. Blinks, and the player expects that the “stop operation assistance period” will not end. When the game (4) ends, all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off. The ST lamp 23 maintains the lit state. Since the player keeps the state in which the ST lamp 23 is lit, the player recognizes that the “stop operation assisting period” has continued without ending.

In the game (5), the player internally wins “Cherry's small role” and wins “End” in a lottery to determine whether to “End” the “Stop operation assistance period”. Ends, and the “normal period” is set. Since the game (5) is a game in which “the small role of cherry” is internally won and the “stop operation assisting period” may end, the game (5) enters the state B, and all the assisting period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned on. Blinks, and the player expects that the “stop operation assistance period” will not end. When the game (5) ends, all of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off and the ST lamp 23 is turned off, and the player recognizes that the "stop operation auxiliary period" has ended.

In the game (6), no winning prize was won internally, and it was a “loss”. The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R remain off.

In the game (7), by internally winning the “watermelon small role” and not winning “occurrence” in the lottery for determining whether to “generate” the “stop operation assisting period”, the “stop” The “operation assistance period” has not occurred. Since the game (7) is a game in which the “watermelon small role” is internally won and a “stop operation assisting period” may occur, the game (7) enters the state B, and all the assisting period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned on. Blinks, and the player expects the occurrence of the “stop operation assisting period”. When the game (7) ends, the ST lamp 23 does not light up, so the player recognizes that the “stop operation assisting period” has not occurred.

In the game (8), “Bell Small Role” was internally won in the “Normal Period”. The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R maintain a state in which they are all turned off without notifying the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the "small part of the bell".

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

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

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

FIG. 5 shows the mode of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R when the internal winning of the "small part of the bell" is performed during the "stop operation auxiliary period", specifically, the mode in the game (2) of FIG. explain. FIG. 5 shows a state when the operation of the start lever 6 (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”) is performed.

In the example shown in (1), the left auxiliary button 7L is operated as a first stop operation (hereinafter referred to as "1st stop operation") in order to turn on the left auxiliary period display LED lamp 112L and achieve the winning of "Small Bell". Push forward)). In the example shown in (2), the center auxiliary period display LED lamp 112C is turned on to notify that the center stop button 7C should be operated (hereinafter, referred to as "middle press") as the first stop operation. In the example shown in (3), the right auxiliary period display LED lamp 112R is turned on to notify that the right stop button 7R should be operated (hereinafter, referred to as "reverse push") as the first stop operation.

In the present embodiment, when the “small part of the bell” is internally won, each of the “first stop operation”, the “second stop operation”, and the “third stop operation” is changed to the position of any one of the activated lines. , When the "bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2)" arrives, the winning of the "small part of the bell" is not necessarily established. Specifically, after the internal winning of the "small part of the bell", one of the table numbers "1" to "3" of the "stop control table" described later is selected. For each selected table number, the "order of stop operation" that can realize the winning of the "small part of the bell", that is, "forward push", "middle push" or "reverse push" is predetermined. During the "stop operation assisting period", the "stop operation order" for establishing the winning of the "small part of the bell" is notified, so that the player can surely win the prize without performing "pushing". It can be established.

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

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

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

FIG. 8 shows a case in which the internal probability of the “bell small role” in the “general game state” in the “normal period” and the “stop operation assisting period” and a bet on the game due to the winning of the “bell small role” are established. It shows the expected value of the number of medals given to the player for one medal.

に お い て In the “normal period”, the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” is about “１ ／”. As described above, when the internal winning of the "bell role" is made, three table numbers corresponding to the "stop control table" in which the "order of stop operation" necessary for achieving the winning are selected. Is done. Therefore, the “internal probability” including the “order of the stop operation” is about “１ ／” of the “internal probability” of the “small part of the bell”, and the probability that one of the table numbers is selected (hereinafter “selection”). By multiplying by "1/3", each becomes approximately "1/9".

"Small part of bell" that can win a prize by "forward push", "Small part of bell" that can win a prize by "middle push", or win by "reverse push" As a result of the winning of the “bell role”, the “expected value” of the number of medals given to the player for one medal bet on the game is “internal probability” × “selection probability” × “1” / Number of bets "×" 1 / type of "order of stop operation" "×" number of payouts ". Specifically, the "expected value" of each of the "small part of the bell" that can establish a prize by "forward push", "middle push" or "reverse push" is "1/3" x "1 / By calculating “3” × “1/3” × “1/3” × “9”, it becomes “1/9”. Therefore, the “expected value” including the above three “bell role” is “１ ／”. That is, in the "normal period", if a player plays a game by betting "3" medals for one game, about "1" medals will be paid out. However, the above-mentioned “expected value” assumes only the case where the winning of “the small part of the bell” is achieved, and does not consider the case where the winning of the other small roles is achieved.

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

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

に お い て In the “normal period”, the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” is about “1 / 1.2”. The “internal probability” including the “order of the stop operation” is obtained by multiplying the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” by about “1 / 1.2” and the “selection probability” by “1/3”. , Respectively, is approximately “1 / 3.6”.

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

に お い て In the “stop operation assisting period”, the “internal probability” of “the small part of the bell” is about “1 / 1.2” as in the “normal period”. In the "stop operation assisting period", when the "small part of the bell" is internally won, the "order of stop operations" necessary for establishing a prize, that is, "forward push", "middle push", "reverse push" Is notified, and a winning can be reliably established. Therefore, "Small role of bell" that can win a prize by "forward push", "Small role of bell" that can win a prize by "middle push", or win by "reverse push" Since the “type of stop order” is “1” for each of the winning completions of “Small Role of Bell”, the number of medals awarded to the player per medal bet on the game is “1”. The “expected value” is about “1 / 1.2”. Therefore, the “expected value” including the three “bell small roles” is about “2.5”. That is, in the “stop operation assisting period”, when a game is played with “3” medals bet for one game, about “7.5” medals are paid out in one game. Become. Therefore, in the "stop operation assisting period", the player can acquire more medals.

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

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

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

The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a main reel stop mode in accordance with the operation of the stop button. A stop control table (FIGS. 13 to 15) and various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The commands include an "internal winning combination and operation flag command", a "lamp state command", a "winning combination command", a "all main reel stop command", and the like. These commands will be described later.

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

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

Main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, an inserted medal sensor 22S, a main reel stop signal circuit 46, a main reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via the I / O port 38.

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

In the circuit of FIG. 10, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined from the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32 using the random numbers sampled in this manner. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

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

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 for associating the rotational positions of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reel. In this symbol table, a code number is sequentially assigned to each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R at a constant rotation pitch based on the rotation position at which the above-described reset pulse is generated. It is associated with a symbol code indicating the symbol provided.

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

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

In the stop mode indicating the winning of the internally won winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the counted value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU31. Accordingly, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and ends the “medal payout process”.

FIG. 11 shows the main control circuit 71, the sub-control circuit 72, and the actuator connected thereto.

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

The program ROM 75 of the sub-microcomputer 73 stores a symbol table of the effect reel 115, data (number of rotations, rotation direction, etc.) for controlling the effect reel 115, and the like. The control RAM 76 stores data indicating a current gaming state, an internal winning combination, a winning combination, and the like. The program ROM 75 stores a main reel symbol table and a winning symbol combination table.

In the circuit of FIG. 11, the ST lamp 23, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, and the left effect LED lamps 113A, 113B, 113C are actuators whose operations are controlled by a control signal from the sub microcomputer 73. , Right effect LED lamps 114A, 114B, 114C, three-color LED lamps 136L, 136C, 136R, a sub-stepping motor 115S for rotating the effect reel 115, a speaker 21 connected to a power amplifier 79 as an amplifier, and a reel. There is a lamp 121. Further, the sound source IC 78, the LED drive circuit 145, the effect motor drive circuit 146, and the reel lamp drive circuit 147 are connected to the sub CPU 74 via the OUT port 80. These control the operation of each actuator in response to a control signal such as a drive command output from the sub CPU 74. The LED drive circuit 145, based on the control command transmitted from the sub CPU 74, the ST lamp 23, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, the left effect LED lamps 113A, 113B, 113C, and the right effect LED. The operation of the lamps 114A, 114B, 114C and the three-color LED lamps 136L, 136C, 136R is controlled.

The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L, 112C, 112R, the left effect LED lamp 113C, and the right effect LED lamp 114C are configured to emit red light. The left effect LED lamp 113B and the right effect LED lamp 114B are configured to emit yellow light. The left effect LED lamp 113A and the right effect LED lamp 114A are configured to emit green light. The three-color LED lamp is composed of three regions, a “red LED”, a “green LED”, and a “blue LED”. By controlling the light emission operation of the “red LED”, “green LED”, and “blue LED”, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are set to “red”, “green”, “blue”, “yellow”, “light blue”. "," Purple ", or" white ".

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

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

A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the program ROM 75 for associating the rotation position of the effect reel 115 with symbols and the like as described above. In this symbol table, a code number sequentially assigned for each fixed rotation pitch of the effect reel 115 based on the rotation position at which the reset pulse is generated, and a symbol provided for each code number are provided. Etc. are associated with the symbol codes.

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

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

Next, the “stop control table” referred to when the “small win of the bell” is internally won will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

FIG. 13 shows a “stop control table” used when “1” is selected as the table number by internally winning “the small part of the bell”. In the “stop control table” illustrated in FIG. 13, the “stop control position” of the left main reel 3L is “stop control position” even if the “stop operation position” is the same if the “stop operation order” is different. Are different. Specifically, in the case of “middle push” and “reverse push”, the “stop control position” of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the “stop operation position” is the same, but in the case of “forward push”, The “stop control position” is different from the cases of “middle push” and “reverse push”. Regarding the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, the "stop control position" corresponding to the "stop operation" is the same even when the "stop operation order" is different.

「The“ stop control table ”shown in FIG. 13 is configured so that the“ small role of bell ”winning can be established by performing the“ forward push ”as described above. Further, when the "middle press" or the "reverse press" is performed, even if the correct "push" is performed, it is not possible to establish the winning of "the small part of the bell".

Specifically, when the “forward push” is performed, “Bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -Bell-Bell” is always lined up along the cross-down line 8a, whereby the winning of “Bell small role” is achieved. I do. When "middle push" or "reverse push" is performed, the left main reel 3L is, in principle, the middle section of the left main display window 4L, the center main reel 3C is the middle section of the center main display window 4C, and the right main section. The reel 3R stops so that "bell" is positioned at the lower part of the right main display window 4R, and the winning of "small part of bell" is not established.

In the case of “forward push”, the “stop control position” of the left main reel 3L is any of the code numbers “01”, “03”, “08”, “10”, “13”, or “18”. . In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, "bells" are arranged on the symbols corresponding to these. That is, in the case of "forward push", when the left main reel 3L stops, "bell" is always displayed on the upper stage of the left main display window 4L. In the left main reel 3L, in the case of "middle push" or "reverse push", a code number similar to "forward push" is not displayed in the "stop control position" corresponding to each "stop operation position". . That is, in the case of "middle push" or "reverse push", when the left main reel 3L stops, "bell" is not displayed in the upper stage of the left main display window 4L.

The “stop control position” of the central main reel 3C is any one of the code numbers “01”, “06”, “10”, “14” or “18” regardless of the “order of stop operation”. The symbol indicated by these code numbers is "bell". That is, when the central main reel 3C is stopped, "bell" is always displayed in the middle of the central main display window 4C in any of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push". .

「The“ stop control position ”of the right main reel 3R is any one of the code numbers“ 04 ”,“ 09 ”,“ 13 ”,“ 17 ”or“ 20 ”regardless of the“ order of stop operation ”. In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, "bells" are arranged below the corresponding symbols. That is, when the right main reel 3R stops, "bell" is always displayed in the lower part of the right main display window 4R in any of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push". .

As described above, when "1" is selected as the table number when the player is internally won as "the small part of the bell", the "forward push" is performed, so that the "bell" (FIG. 2) is always drawn along the cross-down line 8a. 95) -Bell-Bell "is lined up, and the winning of" Small Role of Bell "is established. When "middle press" or "reverse press" is performed, "bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -bell-bell" does not line up along the winning line, and the winning of "small role of bell" is not established. . That is, only when the "forward push" is performed, the winning of the "bell small part" is permitted.

FIG. 14 shows a “stop control table” used when “2” is selected as the table number when the “Winner of Bell” is internally won. In the "stop control table" shown in FIG. 14, in the case of "forward push" and "reverse push", the "stop control position" of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the "stop operation position" is the same. In the case of “middle push”, the “stop control position” is different from the cases of “forward push” and “reverse push”. Regarding the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, the "stop control position" corresponding to the "stop operation" is the same even when the "stop operation order" is different.

「The“ stop control table ”shown in FIG. 14 is configured so that the“ small press of bell ”prize can be established by performing the“ middle press ”as described above. In addition, in the case of performing “forward pressing” or “reverse pressing”, it is configured such that even if accurate “pushing” is performed, it is not possible to establish a winning of “small part of bell”.

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

The “stop control position” corresponding to each “stop operation position” of the central main reel 3C is the same as that of the central main reel 3C in FIG. Therefore, when the center main reel 3C stops, "bell" is always displayed in the middle stage of the center main reel 3C in any of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push".

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

As described above, when "2" is selected as the table number by internally winning the "small part of the bell", by performing "middle press", the "bell" (FIG. 2) is always drawn along the cross-down line 8a. Symbol 95) -Bell-Bell "is arranged, and a winning of" Bell Small Role "is established. When "forward push" or "reverse push" is performed, "bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -bell-bell" does not line up along the pay line, and the winning of "small role of bell" is not established. Become. That is, only when the "middle press" is performed, the winning of the "small part of the bell" is permitted.

FIG. 15 shows a “stop control table” used when “3” is selected as the table number when the “Winner of Bell” is internally won. In the "stop control table" shown in FIG. 15, in the case of "forward push" and "middle push", the "stop control position" of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the "stop operation position" is the same. In the case of “reverse push”, the “stop control position” is different from the cases of “forward push” and “middle push”. Regarding the central main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, the "stop control position" corresponding to the "stop operation" is the same even when the "stop operation order" is different.

「The“ stop control table ”shown in FIG. 15 is configured such that the“ reverse push ”is performed as described above, so that the winning of“ the small part of the bell ”can be achieved. In addition, the configuration is such that in the case of performing “forward pressing” or “middle pressing”, it is not possible to establish a winning of “small part of bell” even if accurate “pushing” is performed.

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

The "stop control position" of the central main reel 3C is the same as that of the central main reel 3C in FIG. Therefore, when the center main reel 3C stops, "bell" is always displayed in the middle stage of the center main reel 3C in any of "forward push", "middle push", and "reverse push".

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

As described above, when "3" is selected as the table number when the player is internally elected as "the small part of the bell", the "reverse push" is performed, so that the "bell" (FIG. 2) is always drawn along the cross-down line 8a. 95) -Bell-Bell "is lined up, and the winning of" Small Role of Bell "is established. When "forward push" or "middle push" is performed, "Bell (symbol 95 in FIG. 2) -Bell-Bell" does not line up along the winning line, and the winning of "Small Role of Bell" is not established. . That is, only when the "reverse push" is performed, the winning of the "small part of the bell" is permitted.

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

FIG. 16 shows a symbol which is stopped and displayed when the “winner of the bell” is internally won, the table number “1” is selected, and “forward push” and “appropriate push” are performed. “Appropriate pressing” refers to a stop operation of the main reel that does not perform “push”.

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

FIG. 17 shows a pattern that is stopped and displayed when the table number “1” is selected internally and “medium-push” or “reverse-push” and “appropriate-push” are performed by internally winning “small part of bell”. .

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

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

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

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay has been won in the previous game (ST3). If this determination is "YES", medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (ST4), and the process proceeds to ST6. If the determination in ST3 is "NO", it is determined whether or not there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (ST5). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST6, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST3.

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

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

In the process of ST12 in FIG. 19, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of ST10. This probability lottery process uses a probability lottery table in accordance with a game state, determines whether a random number value belongs to a random value range of a winning combination, and determines an internal winning combination (establishment flag). . For example, the probability of internally winning “watermelon small role” is “100/16384”. In addition, the probability of being internally won as “the small part of cherry” is “100/16384”. Here, in a game that is performed after the internal winning combination is determined to be BB and before the winning of the BB is completed, the CPU 31 indicates that the winning of the BB has been completed except when the internal winning is achieved for another winning combination. The symbol combinations are allowed to line up on the active line. Next, the CPU 31 performs a “stop operation assisting period selection process” described later with reference to FIG. 24 (ST13). In the process of ST13, a process of setting and clearing a "stop operation assist period operation flag" indicating whether or not the current time is the "stop operation assist period" is performed. When the "stop operation auxiliary period operation flag" is set, it indicates that the current operation is the "stop operation auxiliary period", and when it is cleared, it indicates that the current operation is the "normal period". Here, the stop operation assistance period operation flag is set or cleared over a plurality of games. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “lamp state selection process” described later with reference to FIG. 27 (ST14). In the process of ST14, a process of transmitting a “lamp state command” indicating the lamp state (state A or state C) to the sub control circuit 72 is performed. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “stop control table selection process” described later with reference to FIG. 28 (ST15).

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

In the process of ST21 in FIG. 20, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination based on the stop state of the symbols in the main display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, the winning combination is identified based on the code numbers of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST22). If the determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST23). If the determination in ST22 is "YES", credit or payout of medals is performed according to the gaming state (ST24). Subsequently, a "winning combination command" indicating a winning combination is transmitted (ST25), and "lock time processing" is performed (ST26). In the "lock time process", the operation for starting the next game is invalidated until all the main reels stop and the "effect time" elapses. Specifically, the operation of the start lever 6 is invalidated. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “WIN lamp lighting process” (ST27), and transmits a “1 game end command” indicating that one game has ended (ST28). In the “WIN lamp lighting process”, a process of turning on the WIN lamp 17 after a “production time” has elapsed under a predetermined condition is performed.

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state has ended (ST31). Specifically, in the BB gaming state, whether the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third RB gaming state, or whether the number of games is 30 in the BB general gaming state. Is determined. If it is an RB gaming state other than the BB gaming state, it is determined whether the number of winnings is 8 or the number of games is 12 or not. If the determination in ST31 is "YES", the RAM 33 at the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is cleared (ST32). Subsequently, a “BB end command” or an “RB end command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST33). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the “BB gaming state” has ended (ST34). If this determination is "YES", the "stop operation assisting period operation flag" is cleared (ST35), and the process proceeds to ST36. If the determination in ST34 is "NO", the process proceeds to ST36.

In the process of ST36, the CPU 31 performs a game state change process. In the game state change processing, information indicating the current game state stored in the game state storage area in the RAM 33 is changed. Specifically, when the BB or RB is internally won in the probability lottery process (ST12), the information indicating the game state inside the BB or RB is set in the game state storage area. When the winning of the BB is established, information indicating the general gaming state during the BB is set. When the winning of the RB is established, information indicating the RB gaming state is set. At the end of the BB normal game state, information indicating the RB game state is set. At the end of the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, information indicating the BB normal gaming state is set. At the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state, information indicating a general gaming state is set. The information stored in the gaming state storage area is used for selection of a probability lottery table used in the probability lottery process and the like. After the processing in ST36, the process proceeds to ST2.

FIG. 22 shows a lottery table used to generate and end (continue) the “stop operation assisting period”. This lottery table is stored in the ROM 32.

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

FIG. 22 (2) shows a lottery table for terminating the stop operation assistance period. This lottery table is used to determine whether to end (continue) the “stop operation assistance period” based on the random number extraction in the “stop operation assistance period”. If the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “127” is within the range of “0” to “42”, it is “winning”, and the “stop operation assisting period” ends. If the random number is in the range of "43" to "127", it is "missing" and the "stop operation assisting period" continues. The stop operation assistance period end table is used in the process of ST53 in FIG. 25 described later.

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

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

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the “BB / RB internal hitting gaming state”, the “BB gaming state”, or the “RB gaming state” (ST41). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST45, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST42. In the process of ST42, it is determined whether or not the "stop operation auxiliary period operation flag" is set, that is, whether or not the current time is the "stop operation auxiliary period". If the determination in ST42 is "YES", "stop operation assisting period end lottery processing" described later with reference to FIG. 25 is performed (ST43), and if "NO", reference is made to FIG. 26 later. A "stop operation assistance period generating lottery process" described below is performed (ST44). Subsequently, an “internal winning combination and operation flag command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST45). This command includes information on the internal winning combination determined in the process of ST12 and information indicating whether or not the “stop operation assisting period operation flag” is set. Subsequently, the CPU 31 returns to the process of ST14 in FIG.

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

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

Here, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 25, whether or not to end (continue) the “stop operation assisting period” is determined based on the result of the random number extraction. The "stop operation assisting period" may always end when the internal winning of the "role" is achieved.

Next, the “stop operation assisting period generation lottery process” will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “watermelon small role” has been internally won in the probability lottery process (ST12 in FIG. 19) (ST61). When the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST62, and when the determination is “NO”, the process returns to ST45 in FIG. In the process of ST62, one random number is extracted from the range of “0” to “127”. Subsequently, a stop operation assisting period generation lottery table (FIG. 22 (1)) is set (ST63), and it is determined whether or not the end is a win (ST64). Specifically, if the extracted random number is in the range of “0” to “42”, it is determined that the winning has been achieved. If the determination in ST64 is "YES", the "stop operation auxiliary period operation flag" is cleared (ST65), and the routine goes to the process of ST45 in FIG. If the determination in ST64 is "NO", the process moves to ST45 in FIG.

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

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

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “stop operation assisting period operation flag” is set (ST71). If the determination is "YES", a lamp status command indicating the lamp status A is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST72), and the process returns to ST15 in FIG. If the determination in ST71 is "NO", a lamp status command indicating the lamp status C is transmitted (ST73), and the process returns to ST15 in FIG. That is, after the stop operation assisting period selection process at the start of the game (ST13 in FIG. 19), the main control circuit 71 determines that the lamp is a “stop operation assisting period”, a lamp state command indicating the state A, , A lamp status command indicating the lamp status C is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The sub-control circuit 72 identifies whether or not the “stop operation assisting period” is based on the lamp state command. After receiving the lamp state command at the start of the game, the sub-control circuit 72 stores the lamp state information indicated by the lamp state command in the lamp state storage area at the end of the game (ST118 in FIG. 31 described later).

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

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “the small part of the bell” (ST81). If this determination is "YES", CPU 31 extracts a random number from the range of "0" to "16383" (ST82). Subsequently, based on the extracted random number value and the table number selection table (FIG. 23), one of “1”, “2” or “3” is selected as a table number with a probability of about ““ ”, respectively. The corresponding "stop control table" is selected (ST83). Specifically, when the random number value is one of “0” to “5460”, “1” is selected as the table number. When the random number is any one of "5461" to "10921", "2" is selected as the table number. When the random number is any one of "10922" to "16383", "3" is selected as the table number. When "1", "2", and "3" are selected as the table numbers, the "stop control table" shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 15, respectively, is selected. When the determination in ST81 is "NO" (the internal winning combination is other than "bell small"), the "stop control table" is selected according to the internal winning combination, the game state, and the like (ST84). After the processing in ST83 or ST84, the process returns to ST16 in FIG. Here, the processing of ST81 is provided to explain mainly the processing in the case where the internal winning is performed for “the small part of the bell” in the embodiment. Therefore, even when the internal winning combination is other than "the small combination of bells", the random number may be extracted and the "stop control table" may be selected based on the extracted random number value.

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

First, the CPU 31 determines whether the stop button is turned on, that is, whether there is an input from the main reel stop signal circuit 46 (ST91). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST93. If "NO", it is determined whether or not the automatic stop timer is "0" (ST92). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST93, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST91. In the process of ST93, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “small combination of bell”. If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST96 in FIG. 30, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST94. In the process of ST94, the CPU 31 determines a so-called “number of sliding frames” from a winning request (internal winning combination) and a stop operation position when a stop operation is performed (ST94), and the “number of sliding frames” is determined. Then, the main reel is rotated and then stopped (ST95).

In the process of ST96 in FIG. 30, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the determination in ST91 or ST92 is “YES” based on the first stop operation. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST97, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST104. In the process of ST97, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel corresponding to the first stop operation is the left main reel 3L, that is, whether or not “forward push” has been performed. If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether the table number selected in the "stop control table selection process" (FIG. 28) is "1" (ST98). When this determination is “YES”, that is, when the table number is “1” and “forward push”, the winning of “the small part of bell” is permitted, and the winning of “the small part of bell” is established. The number of sliding frames is determined (ST99), and the process proceeds to ST95 (FIG. 29). Specifically, referring to the column of “Left main reel (forward push)” in the “stop control table” shown in FIG. 13, based on the difference between the “stop operation position” and the “stop control position”, The number of sliding frames is determined. When the determination in ST98 is “NO”, that is, when the table number is “2” or “3” and the “order of stop operation” is “forward push”, the winning of “the small part of the bell” is not permitted. Then, the “number of sliding frames” is determined so that the winning of “the small part of the bell” is not established (ST100), and the process proceeds to ST95 (FIG. 29).

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

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

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

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

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination and an operation flag command have been received (ST111). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a lamp state command has been received (ST112). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a stop control table number command has been received (ST113). If this determination is "YES", the lamp status command is stored in the lamp status command storage area of the control RAM 76.

Next, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the internal winning combination indicated by the internal winning combination and the operation flag command is “watermelon small combination” or “cherry small combination” (ST115). If this determination is "NO", "order notification processing" described next with reference to FIG. 32 is performed (ST116), and the routine proceeds to ST118. If the determination in ST115 is “YES”, “auxiliary period generation end effect processing” described later with reference to FIG. 33 is performed (ST117), and the process proceeds to ST118. In the processing of ST118, "lamp state rewriting processing" is performed. In the “lamp state rewriting process”, information indicating either the state A or the state C indicated by the lamp state command is stored in the lamp state storage area of the control RAM 76. After the process of ST118, the process moves to ST111.

Here, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 described later, the processing of ST116 or ST117 ends after the rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R ends. Therefore, the information indicated by the lamp state command is stored in the lamp state storage area in the “lamp state rewriting process” after all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped, that is, at the end of one game. In addition, at the time of internally winning the “watermelon small role” or “cherry small role” and at the start of the first game after the BB gaming state ends, the “stop operation assistance period” and the “normal period” Transitions between the two may occur. Therefore, if the determination of the process in ST115 is “NO”, in the “lamp state rewriting process”, the lamp state information already stored except for the end of the first game after the end of the BB gaming state is used. It is not rewritten with information indicating a different lamp state.

Next, the “order notification process” will be described with reference to FIG.

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

In the process of $ ST122, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the internal winning combination indicated by the internal winning combination and the operation flag command is a "bell small combination". When the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST123, and when the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST118 in FIG. In the process of ST123, the auxiliary period display LED lamp corresponding to the table number indicated by the stop control table number command is turned on. Specifically, when the table number indicated by the “stop control table number command” is “1”, “forward push” is notified. In this case, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are in the state shown in (1) of FIG. When the table number is “2”, “middle press” is notified. In this case, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are in the state shown in (2) of FIG. When the table number is "3", "reverse push" is notified. In this case, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are in the state shown in (3) of FIG. Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the “all main reel stop command” has been received (ST124). If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST125, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST123. In the process of ST125, since all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off, and the process proceeds to ST118 of FIG.

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

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is the state A (ST126). Here, the processing in ST126 is performed before the lamp state rewriting processing (ST118 in FIG. 31). Therefore, the information stored in the lamp state storage area when performing the determination in ST126 is the information indicated by the lamp state command received in the previous game. If the determination in ST126 is "YES", the process moves to ST127, and if "NO", the process moves to ST128.

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

Here, the process of ST129 is performed when the previous game is the "stop operation assisting period" (the determination in ST126 is "YES"), and when the internal winning of the "cherry small role" is performed in the current game, In this case, the previous game is the “normal period” (the determination in ST126 is “NO”), and the “watermelon small role” is internally won in the current game. That is, the process of ST129 is performed when there is a possibility that the “stop operation assistance period” will end, and when there is a possibility that the “stop operation assistance period” will occur. In the process of ST129, all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink, and the player determines that the "stop operation auxiliary period" occurs or that the "stop operation auxiliary period" does not end (continue). Will be expected.

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

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the information stored in the lamp status storage area indicates the status A (ST141). If this determination is "YES", ST lamp 23 is turned on (ST142), and the process proceeds to ST141. If the determination in ST141 is "NO", ST lamp 23 is turned off (ST143), and the process proceeds to ST141. Here, the lamp state rewriting process (ST118 in FIG. 31) is performed when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. That is, when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the ST lamp 23 transitions from a lit state to a lit state or from a lit state to a lit state. Therefore, the player is interested in the occurrence or continuation (end) of the “stop operation assisting period” by blinking all the assisting period display LED lamps 112L to 112R, and by turning on or off the ST lamp 23, “ It can be recognized whether the "stop operation assisting period" has occurred or has continued.

Next, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the "stop operation assisting period" occurs when the winning of "small part of the bell" is established in the general gaming state, that is, when the stop operation is performed in the order corresponding to the table number, The process ends when the winning of "Cherry's small role" or "watermelon's small role" is established. The structure, electric circuit, and the like of the gaming machine of the second embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, the CPU 31 of the second embodiment includes a “stop operation assisting period selection process” shown in FIG. 24, a “stop operation assisting period end lottery process” shown in FIG. 25, and a “stop operation assisting period generating lottery process” shown in FIG. Is not performed. Further, the CPU 31 of the second embodiment performs a process different from a part (FIGS. 19 and 20) of the main flowchart shown in FIGS. The sub CPU 74 of the second embodiment does not perform the processing shown in FIGS. Note that the CPU 31 of the second embodiment performs the processes shown in FIGS. 18, 21, and 27 to 30. The sub CPU 74 of the second embodiment performs the processing shown in FIG.

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

First, the lamp state will be described. The information indicated by the lamp status is used for controlling the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R. The lamp state includes a state A, a state X, and a state C. State X indicates the state of the game internally won as “Cherry's small role” or “watermelon small role” in the “stop operation assisting period” and the state of the game internally won as “Bell small role” in the “normal period”. Show. As described above, in the second embodiment, the "stop operation assisting period" occurs when the winning of "the small part of bell" is established, and the winning of "the small part of cherry" or "the small part of watermelon" is performed. It ends when it is established. Therefore, in the game in the state X, there is a possibility that the “stop operation assisting period” may occur or end. The state A indicates a state of the “stop operation assisting period” excluding the period of the state X. Therefore, in the state A game, when the internal win of the “bell small role” is made, the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning is notified. The state C indicates a state in a period excluding the period of the state X in the “normal period”. The “stop operation assisting period” includes a state A and a state X. The “normal period” includes a state X and a state C.

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

で は In the next game (12), "Bell Small Role" was internally won in the "stop operation assisting period". The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R notify the order of the stop operation for realizing the winning of the "small part of the bell". When the game (12) ends, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all turned off.

In the game (13), no winning prize was internally won, and the result was "out". The auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R remain off.

In the game (14), the player was internally won as “Cherry's small role”, but since the winning was not established, the “stop operation assistance period” continues without ending. Since the game (14) is a game in which the “minor role of cherry” is internally won and the “stop operation assisting period” may end, the game (14) enters the state X, and the assisting period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all set. Blinks, and the player expects that the “stop operation assistance period” will not end. When the game (14) ends, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all turned off. The ST lamp 23 maintains the lit state. Since the player maintains the state in which the ST lamp 23 is lit, the player confirms that the “stop operation assisting period” has continued without ending.

In the game (15), the “watermelon small role” is internally won and the prize is established, thereby terminating the “stop operation assisting period” and the “normal period”. Since the game (15) is a game in which the “watermelon small role” is internally won and the “stop operation assistance period” may end, the status (X) is set and all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned on. Blinks, and the player expects that the “stop operation assistance period” will not end. When the game (15) ends, all of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off and the ST lamp 23 is turned off, and the player recognizes that the "stop operation auxiliary period" has ended.

In the game (16), "Bell Small Role" was internally won, but the winning operation was not established, so the "stop operation assisting period" did not occur. Since the game (16) is a game in which the “small part of the bell” is internally won and the “stop operation assisting period” may occur, the game (16) enters the state X, and the auxiliary period indicating LED lamps 112L to 112R are all set. Blinks, and the player expects the occurrence of the “stop operation assisting period”. When the game (16) ends, the ST lamp 23 does not light up, so the player confirms that the “stop operation assisting period” has not occurred.

Here, the lamp states (state A, state X, state C) shown in FIG. 35 are, as described above, the lamp states indicated by the lamp state commands (ST72, ST73 in FIG. 27) transmitted by the main control circuit 71, and The lamp state does not always match the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area in the control RAM 76 of the sub control circuit 72. The information indicated by the lamp state command and the information stored in the lamp state storage area indicate either the state A or the state C, and do not indicate the state X. Note that the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state A during the “stop operation assisting period”, and transmits a lamp state command indicating the state C during the “normal period”. Specifically, at the end of the game (11) to the game (14), the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state A. At the end of the games (15) and (16), a lamp status command indicating the lamp status C is transmitted. The lamp state shown in FIG. 35 is controlled by the sub CPU 74 of the sub control circuit 72 based on the information indicated by the lamp state command and the information stored in the lamp state storage area in order to control the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R. Are determined (ST284 in FIG. 43 described later).

In the second embodiment, when the internal win of the “bell role” during the “normal period” (eg, game (11)), the auxiliary period display LED indicates that the “stop operation auxiliary period” may occur. Notify by blinking of the lamps 112L to 112R. The blinking of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R simultaneously informs that the internal winning has been achieved for the "small part of the bell". As shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 described above, when the internal winning of the “bell role” is performed, the winning operation can be realized by performing the stop operation in the order corresponding to the table number. Therefore, when the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink in the "normal period", the player performs a stop operation in an arbitrary order to realize the winning of the "small part of the bell", and performs the "stop operation". Expect the occurrence of the “assistance period”

In addition, when the “winning small part” or “watermelon small part” is internally won in the “stop operation assisting period” (for example, a game (14)), the “stopping operation assisting period” may end. Is notified by blinking of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R. The blinking of the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R informs that the internal winning has been achieved at the same time as either "the small part of cherry" or "the small part of watermelon". Therefore, when the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink in the "stop operation auxiliary period", the player performs a stop operation (a small win of "cherry small" and "small win of watermelon" is not realized). It is expected that the “stop operation assisting period” will not end.

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

First, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (ST201). Next, the CPU 31 transmits an “internal winning combination command” indicating the internal winning combination of the current game (ST202). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the “stop control table selection process” described above (FIG. 28) (ST203).

Next, the “stop control table number command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST204), and “main side effect selection processing” is performed (ST205). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the "main reel stop processing" (ST206) described above (FIGS. 29 and 30), and determines whether all the main reels have stopped (ST207). If the determination is "NO", the process proceeds to ST206. If the determination is "YES", "all main reel stop command" is transmitted to sub-control circuit 72 (ST208).

In the process of ST209 in FIG. 37, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST210). If the determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST211). If the determination in ST210 is "YES", "stop operation assisting period selection processing" described next with reference to FIG. 38 is performed (ST212). Subsequently, the “lamp state selection processing” shown in FIG. 27 described above is performed (ST213), and credits or payouts of medals are performed according to the gaming state (ST214). Subsequently, a "winning command" is transmitted (ST215), and "lock time processing" is performed (ST216). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “WIN lamp lighting process” (ST217), and transmits a “1 game end command” (ST218).

Next, the “stop operation assisting period selection process” of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the “BB, RB internal hitting gaming state”, the “BB gaming state”, or the “RB gaming state” (ST221). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST225, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST222. In the process of ST222, it is determined whether or not the “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” is set, that is, whether or not the current time is the “stop operation auxiliary period”. If the determination in ST222 is "YES", "stop operation auxiliary period end processing" described next with reference to FIG. 39 is performed (ST223), and if "NO", reference is made to FIG. 40 later. A “stop operation assisting period generation process” to be described is performed (ST224). Subsequently, an “operation flag command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST225). This command includes information indicating whether or not the “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” is set. Subsequently, the CPU 31 proceeds to the process of ST213 in FIG.

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

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

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

Next, the “stop operation assisting period generation process” of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination command has been received (ST251). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a stop control table number command has been received (ST252). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "small combination of bells" (ST253). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST254, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST256. In the process of ST254, it is determined whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is state C, that is, whether or not the lamp is in the “normal period”. If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST258. If “NO”, that is, if it is the “stop operation assisting period”, the process proceeds to ST255. In the process of ST255, “order notification process” described next with reference to FIG. 42 is performed, and the process proceeds to ST259.

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

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

First, the sub CPU 74 turns on the auxiliary period display LED lamp corresponding to the table number indicated by the stop control table number command received in the process of ST252 (FIG. 41) (ST271). Subsequently, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an “all main reel stop command” has been received (ST272). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST273, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST271. In the process of ST273, since all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off, and the process shifts to the process of ST259 in FIG.

Here, the process shown in FIG. 42 is performed when the internal winning combination is “small part of the bell” (ST253 in FIG. 41 is “YES”) and during the “stop operation assisting period” (the determination in ST254 in FIG. 41 is made). "NO").

Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the “assistance period generation end effect processing” of the second embodiment will be described. This process is a process for notifying a player that there is a possibility that a transition between the “stop operation assisting period” and the “normal period” may occur, and increasing the interest of the game.

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

In the processing of ST282, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is “the small part of cherry” or “the small part of watermelon”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST284 and “NO” In the case of, the process moves to ST285. In the process of ST283, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "small part of bell". If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST284, and if "NO", the process of ST285 is performed. Move on to In the process of ST284, the sub CPU 74 sets the lamp state to the state X and controls so that all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink. In the process of ST284, the lamp state is set to state X, but information indicating state X is not stored in the lamp state storage area. Subsequently, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the “all main reel stop command” has been received (ST285). If the determination is “YES”, the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are turned off (ST286). ), And proceeds to the process of ST259 in FIG.

Here, the process of ST284 is performed in the previous game during the “stop operation assisting period” (the determination in ST281 is “YES”), and in the current game, “the small role of cherry” or “the small role of watermelon” , And the case where the previous game was the “normal period” (the determination in ST 281 is “NO”) and the internal win was “the small part of the bell” in the current game. That is, the process of ST284 is performed when there is a possibility that the “stop operation assistance period” will end, and when there is a possibility that the “stop operation assistance period” will occur. In the process of ST284, all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R blink, and the player determines that the "stop operation auxiliary period" occurs or that the "stop operation auxiliary period" does not end (continue). Will be expected.

Next, a gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, in the general gaming state, a “supportable BB generation possible period” is provided. In the case where the BB is internally won in the “BB with possible assistance generation period”, the BB gaming state becomes the “stop operation assistance period”. The “assisted BB possible period” is generated when the winning of “small part of bell” is established. Further, the “assisted BB possible period” ends when the winning is not realized or the BB winning is realized despite the fact that the “winning role of bell” is internally won. It should be noted that the "order of stop operation" is not notified in the "assisted BB generation possible period". The “supportable BB generation possible period” is to give the player only the benefit that the “stop operation assistance period” occurs in the BB gaming state by internally winning the BB during this period.

The structure, electric circuit, etc. of the gaming machine of the third embodiment are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, the CPU 31 according to the third embodiment performs the “stop operation assisting period selection process” illustrated in FIG. 24, the “stop operation assisting period end lottery process” illustrated in FIG. 25, and the “stop operation assisting period generating lottery process” illustrated in FIG. , And the “lamp state selection process” shown in FIG. 27 are not performed. In this case, the CPU 31 performs a process different from a part (FIGS. 19 and 20) of the main flowchart shown in FIGS. The CPU 31 performs the processes shown in FIGS. 18, 21, and 28 to 30. The sub CPU 74 of the third embodiment does not perform the processing shown in FIGS. 31, 33, and 34. The sub CPU 74 performs the processing shown in FIG.

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

FIG. 44 to FIG. 46 show the relationship between the “stop operation assisting period”, the “supportable BB generation possible period”, and the “normal period” in accordance with the establishment / non-establishment of the internal winning combination and its winning in the third embodiment. Of the HT lamp 23 and the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R.

First, the lamp state will be described. The information indicated by the lamp status is used for controlling the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R. The lamp states include a state A, a state Y, a state Z, and a state C. State A indicates a "stop operation assisting period". Therefore, in the state A, when the “small part of the bell” is internally won, the “order of the stop operation” for realizing the winning is notified. The state Z indicates a state of the game in which the game has been internally won as “the small part of the bell” in a game state other than the “BB game state”. Therefore, in the game in the state Z, there is a possibility that the “supportable BB possible period” may occur or end. The state Y indicates a state during a period excluding the period of the state Z in the “BB generation with assistance” period. Therefore, the player expects to internally win BB in this state. The state C indicates a state in a period excluding the periods of the states A, Y, and Z. The “stop operation assisting period” is configured by state A. The “assisted BB generation possible period” is constituted by state Y or state Z. The “normal period” is constituted by the state Z or the state C.

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

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

ゲ ー ム In the next game (22), like the game (21), the inside of the small part of the bell is elected. At the end of the game (22), since the winning of the "small part of the bell" has been achieved, the "supportable BB possible period" occurs, and the lamp state becomes the state Y. The HT lamp 23 is turned on because the “supportable BB generation possible period” has occurred, and the player internally wins the BB, and expects the “stop operation assistance period” to occur in the BB gaming state.

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

In the game (24), the internal winning of “the small part of the bell” is achieved, the lamp state becomes the state Z, and the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R are all blinking. At the end of the game (24), since the winning of the "small part of the bell" has been realized, the "supportable BB generation possible period" continues without ending. In addition, the HT lamp 23 remains lit.

In the game (25), no winning prize was won internally, and the result was "out". Even after the end of the game (25), the “supportable BB generation possible period” continues, and the HT lamp 23 remains lit.

In the game (26), the player was internally won as the "small part of the bell", but since the winning was not realized, the "supportable BB occurrence possible period" ends and the HT lamp 23 is turned off. .

In the example of FIG. 44, since the “supportable BB generation possible period” has ended without internally winning the BB, the player has a feeling of expectation for the occurrence of the “stop operation auxiliary period”, The number of medals that can be acquired is almost the same as that in the case where the “supportable BB possible period” does not occur.

Here, the lamp state (state A, state Y, state Z, state C) shown in FIG. 44 is a lamp state indicated by a lamp state command (ST352, ST354, ST355 in FIG. 52 described later) transmitted by the main control circuit 71. , And the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area in the control RAM 76 of the sub control circuit 72 does not always match. The information indicated by the lamp status command and the information stored in the lamp status storage area indicate any one of the status A, the status Y, and the status C, but do not indicate the status Z. Note that the main control circuit 71 transmits a lamp state command indicating the state A during the “stop operation assisting period”. When it is the “BB with possible assistance period”, a lamp state command indicating the state Y is transmitted. When the “normal period” is reached, a lamp state command indicating the state C is transmitted.

FIG. 45 shows a change in the lamp state and the like when the BB is internally won in the “supportable BB generation possible period”.

First, in the game (31), “Bell Small Role” is internally won in the “Normal Period”, and the winning is achieved. At the end of the game (31), since the winning of the "small part of the bell" has been achieved, the "supportable BB generation possible period" occurs, and the lamp state becomes the state Y. The HT lamp 23 is lit.

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

In the game (33), the player was internally won as “the small part of the bell” in the “supportable BB possible period”, but the winning has not been achieved. Therefore, it is conceivable that the “assisted BB generation possible period” ends. However, in the game (32), since the occurrence of the “stop operation assisting period” has been determined, the “supportable BB generating possible period” continues without ending.

In the game (34), the winning of the BB which is internally won in the game (32) and carried over is realized. At the end of the game (34), a “stop operation assisting period” occurs, and the lamp state changes to state A.

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

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

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

At first, in the game (81), “Bell Small Role” was internally won in the “Normal Period”, but the winning has not been realized. Therefore, after the end of the game (81), the “supportable BB occurrence possible period” has not occurred.

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

In the game (83), in the BB and RB inside hitting game state in the "normal period", the "win of the bell" is internally won, and the winning is realized. Therefore, it is conceivable to generate the “BB with possible assistance period”. However, in the game (82), since it is determined that the "stop operation assisting period" does not occur, the "normal period" continues without generating the "supportable BB generating possible period". The HT lamp 23 is kept off.

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

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

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

[Main Control Circuit] Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The processing shown in FIG. 47 is continuously performed after the processing shown in FIG. After the processing shown in FIG. 48, the processing shown in FIG. 21 is continuously performed. 19 and 20 of the first embodiment and FIGS. 47 and 48 of the second embodiment are different in the timing of performing the “stop operation assisting period selection process” and the “lamp state selection process”. In the latter case, the process of transmitting the internal winning combination command (ST302 described later) is performed, but not in the former case.

First, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (ST301). Next, the CPU 31 transmits an “internal winning combination command” indicating the internal winning combination of the current game (ST302). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the “stop control table selection process” described above (FIG. 28) (ST303).

Next, the “stop control table number command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST304), and “main side effect selection processing” is performed (ST305). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs the “main reel stop processing” described above (FIGS. 29 and 30) (ST306), and determines whether all the main reels have stopped (ST307). If the determination is "NO", the process proceeds to ST306. If the determination is "YES", "all main reel stop command" is transmitted to sub-control circuit 72 (ST308).

In the process of ST309 in FIG. 48, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST310). If this determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST311). If the determination in ST310 is "YES", then "period selection processing" described with reference to FIG. 49 is performed (ST312). Subsequently, “lamp state selection processing” described later with reference to FIG. 52 is performed (ST313), and credit or payout of medals is performed according to the game state (ST314). Subsequently, a "winning command" is transmitted (ST315), and "lock time processing" is performed (ST316). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a “WIN lamp lighting process” (ST317), and transmits a “1 game end command” (ST318).

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

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the “BB / RB internal hitting gaming state”, the “BB gaming state”, or the “RB gaming state” (ST321). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST326. If the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST322.

In the process of $ ST322, it is determined whether or not the "assisted BB enabled flag" is set. This "BB flag with assistance" is cleared in the process of ST334 in FIG. 50 described below, and is set in the process of ST342 in FIG. When it is the “BB with supportable period”, the “BB with supportable flag” is set. Note that when the period is the “normal period”, neither the “stop operation assisting period operation flag” nor the “BB assistable flag with assistance” is set.

If the determination in ST 322 is “YES”, “assisted BB generation possible period end processing” described next with reference to FIG. 50 is performed (ST 323). If the determination in ST322 is “NO”, “assisted BB generation possible period generation processing” described later with reference to FIG. 51 is performed (ST324). Subsequently, an “operation flag command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 (ST325), and the routine goes to the processing of ST313 in FIG. This operation flag command includes information indicating whether or not the “stop operation auxiliary period operation flag” or the “BB with supportable flag” is set.

と き If the determination in ST321 is “YES”, it is determined whether or not “BB, RB internal hitting game state” is set (ST326). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST327, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST325. In the process of ST327, it is determined whether or not the “assisted BB enabled flag” is set, that is, whether or not the “assisted BB generation possible period” is set. If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST328, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST325. In the process of ST328, it is determined whether or not a BB winning has been achieved in the current game. If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST332 in FIG. 50 described below, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST325.

Here, in principle, when any of the “BB, RB inside hitting game state”, the “BB game state” or the “RB game state”, the “stop operation assisting period” and the “supportable BB generating possible period” , The transition to the “normal period” does not take place. However, in the "BB, RB internal hitting game state" in the "BB with Assistance possible period", the "stop operation assisting period" occurs when the BB wins, so the "BB with Assistance possible flag" is cleared. There is a need. Therefore, the processing of ST326 to ST328 is performed. At the end of the BB gaming state, the "stop operation assisting period operation flag" is cleared (ST35 in FIG. 21).

Next, the “BB assistable period end process with assistance” of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This process is performed in the normal game state, which is the “supportable BB generation possible period” (the determination in ST321 in FIG. 49 is “NO”, and the determination in ST322 is “YES”).

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a BB winning has been achieved in this game (ST331). If the determination is "YES", the "stop operation auxiliary period operation flag" is set (ST332), and the routine goes to the process of ST334. If the determination in ST331 is "NO", it is determined whether or not "Small Bell" has been missed in the current game (ST333). Specifically, as a result of the probability lottery process (ST301 in FIG. 47), the internal winning of “Bell's small role” was achieved, but as a result of the winning search (ST309 in FIG. 48), the “Bell small role” was won. It is determined whether or not is established. When the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST334, and when the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST325 in FIG. In the process of ST334, the "BB flag with assistance" is cleared, and the routine goes to the process of ST325 in FIG.

Here, in the process of clearing the "BB with supportable flag" (ST334), when the winning of "Small part of bell" is established in the "general gaming state" (the determination in ST331 is "YES"), the "with support" In the "BB occurrence possible period", when the "small part of the bell" is missed (the determination in ST333 is "YES"), and when the "BB, RB internal hitting game state" in which the "BB with Assistance flag" is set, the BB This is when a prize has been established (the determination in ST328 in FIG. 49 is "YES"). In the embodiment, the “game state change process” is performed at the end of one game (ST36 in FIG. 21). Therefore, the determination in ST331 is “YES” when a BB prize is established in a game in which BB is internally won. If a BB win is achieved after the game following the game internally won for BB, the determination in ST328 in FIG. 49 is "YES", and the process in ST334 is performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a description will be given of the "supportable BB generation possible period generation processing" of the third embodiment. This processing is performed in the normal game state which is the “normal period” (“NO” in ST321 and “NO” in ST322 in FIG. 49).

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning of “small part of the bell” has been achieved in the current game (ST341). If this determination is "YES", the "BB flag with assistance" flag is set (ST342), and the routine goes to the process of ST325 in FIG. If the determination in ST341 is “NO”, the process moves to ST325 in FIG.

Next, "lamp state selection processing" of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the processing shown in FIG. 52 is performed after all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (the determination in ST307 in FIG. 47 is “YES”), that is, at the end of one game.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “stop operation assisting period operation flag” is set (ST351). If this determination is "YES", a lamp status command indicating lamp status A is transmitted to sub-control circuit 72 (ST352), and the routine proceeds to ST314 in FIG. If the determination in ST351 is "NO", it is determined whether or not the "BB flag with assistance" is set (ST353). If this determination is "YES", a lamp status command indicating lamp status Y is transmitted (ST354), and if "NO", a lamp status command indicating lamp status C is transmitted (ST355). Subsequently, the process proceeds to ST314 in FIG.

When the lamp status command is received (the determination of ST368 in FIG. 53 described later is “YES”), sub-control circuit 72 rewrites the contents of the lamp status storage area based on the information indicated by the lamp status command (ST369 in FIG. 53). ).

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

First, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an internal winning combination command has been received (ST361). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not a stop control table number command has been received (ST362). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "small combination of bells" (ST363). If the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST365, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST364. In the process of ST364, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is BB. When the determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST365, and when the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST361.

In the process of ST365, it is determined whether or not the lamp state stored in the lamp state storage area is state A. If this determination is "YES", "order notification processing" shown in FIG. 32 is performed (ST366), and the routine proceeds to ST368. If the determination in ST365 is "NO", then "assisted BB generation possible period generation end effect processing" described with reference to FIG. 54 is performed (ST367), and the routine proceeds to ST368. In the process of ST368, it is determined whether or not a lamp status command has been received. If the determination is "YES", a "lamp status rewriting process" is performed (ST369), and the process proceeds to ST361.

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

First, the sub CPU 74 determines whether the lamp status stored in the lamp status storage area is the status Y (ST371). Here, the process of ST371 is performed before the lamp status rewriting process (ST369 of FIG. 53). Therefore, the information stored in the lamp status storage area when performing the determination in ST371 is the information indicated by the lamp status command received in the previous game. If the determination in ST 371 is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST 372, and if the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to ST 375.

In the process of ST372, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is "small part of bell", and if this determination is "YES", "auxiliary BB generation possible period end possibility notification process" is performed ( ST373), and proceed to the processing of ST378. In the process of ST373, the operation of the effect reel 115 or the sound output from the speaker 119 notifies that the “BB with possible assistance generation period” may end.

と き When the determination in ST372 is “NO”, that is, when the internal winning combination is BB, the “BB generation confirmation notification process with assistance” is performed (ST374). Specifically, after the winning of the BB has been established, the player is notified by the operation of the effect reel 115 or the like that the "stop operation assisting period" has been determined to occur. After the process of ST374, the process proceeds to ST379.

When the determination in ST 371 is “NO”, that is, when the information indicating the state C is stored in the lamp state storage area and the “normal period” is set, the sub CPU 74 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “small combination of bell”. It is determined whether or not it is not (ST375). If this determination is "YES", "auxiliary BB occurrence possible period occurrence possibility notification processing" is performed (ST376), and the process proceeds to ST378. In the process of ST376, the operation of the effect reel 115 or the sound output from the speaker 119 informs that the "BB with possible assistance period" may occur.

と き When the determination in ST375 is “NO”, that is, when the internal winning combination is BB, “normal BB occurrence confirmation notification processing” is performed (ST377). Specifically, after the winning of the BB is established, it is notified to the player that it is determined that the “stop operation assisting period” will not occur. After the process of ST377, the process proceeds to ST379.

In the process of step ST378, the sub CPU 74 sets the lamp state to state Z, and controls all the auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R to blink. In the process of ST378, the lamp state is set to state Z, but information indicating state Z is not stored in the lamp state storage area. Subsequently, sub CPU 74 determines whether or not an “all main reel stop command” has been received (ST379), and if this determination is “YES”, turns off auxiliary period display LED lamps 112L to 112R (ST380). ), And proceeds to the process of ST368 in FIG.

Here, by performing the processing of ST 373 or ST 376, compared to the case of performing only the processing of ST 378, even if a beginner performs the stop operation in an appropriate order, the “supportable BB generation possible period” It is recognized that the error occurs or does not end, and the stop operation can be performed by selecting an arbitrary order. For example, in the process of ST373, the speaker 19 outputs a sound such as "Please perform stop operation in an appropriate order because there is a possibility that the BB with assistance may end." The end of the "possible period" may be notified.

Further, by performing the processing of ST374 or ST377, even a beginner can recognize that the BB has been internally won, and can further determine whether the BB gaming state is in the “stop operation assisting period”. . Note that whether or not to perform the processing of ST374 and ST377 may be determined by a lottery process after the BB is internally won.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 57 illustrates an example of information displayed on the display screen 5a when the internal winning of “Small Bell” is achieved during the “stop operation assisting period”. These display examples are when a start operation is performed.

In the example shown in (1), "Please push from the left reel" is displayed on the display screen 5a, and in order to establish the winning of "Small part of the bell", the left stop button 7L is pressed as the first stop operation. It informs you what to do. In the example shown in (2), "Please push from the center reel" is displayed to inform that the center stop button 7C should be operated as the first stop operation. In the example shown in (3), "Please push from the right reel" is displayed to inform that the right stop button 7R should be operated as the first stop operation. In the “stop operation assisting period”, the “stop operation order” for establishing the winning of the “bell minor role” is notified by using the liquid crystal display device 5, and the “bell minor role” winning is achieved. Can be surely recognized, and the winning can be achieved without performing the "pushing".

The notification shown in ST373, ST374, ST376, and ST377 of the third embodiment may be performed on the display screen 5a.

Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

In the embodiment, the fact that the "stop operation assisting period" has occurred has been internally elected to the "watermelon small role" as an opportunity, and the fact that the "stop operation assisting period" has ended has been internally elected to the "cherry small role". Adopted, but not limited to this. For example, the internal winning of one winning combination may be used as a trigger for the occurrence and termination of the “stop operation assisting period”. In addition, the probability that the small win that triggers the occurrence or end of the “stop operation assisting period” is internally won can be arbitrarily set. In addition, the probability that the “stop operation assisting period” actually occurs or ends after being internally elected to the small role that triggers the occurrence or the end of the “stop operation assisting period” is both 1/3, but is limited to this. Alternatively, the probabilities of the two may be different. In addition, the probability of the internal winning of the small role that triggers the occurrence of the “stop operation auxiliary period” is reduced, and the probability that the “stop operation auxiliary period” actually occurs after the internal winning of the small role is increased. It may be.

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

Also, a lottery for generating and ending the “stop operation assisting period” may be performed for each game. In this case, when the small win is internally won, it is preferable to increase the probability of occurrence and termination of the “stop operation assisting period” as compared with those of other games.

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

{Circle around (1)}, one winning combination (for example, a small role of a bell) may be adopted as a specific combination and a small combination which triggers the occurrence and end of the “stop operation assistance period”. In general, a so-called “reach eye” for notifying a player that a BB or RB has been internally won by a stop mode of a main reel is often effective only in the case of “forward push”. Therefore, normally, the player performs "forward push". It is always informed that a specific role has been internally won in the "normal period". Therefore, only when this notification is made, the player can select any of "forward push", "middle push" or "reverse push" and enjoy the game.

In the embodiment, the auxiliary period display LED lamp and the liquid crystal display device are used as the notification unit and the separate notification unit. However, reels for effects, moving objects such as models (so-called “government”, etc.), sound, light, An LED dot matrix or the like may be used. For example, when a liquid crystal display device or an LED dot matrix is employed as a notification unit for notifying the result of the first determination, when a "watermelon small role" is internally won, a "stop operation assistance period may occur. May be displayed. " This ensures that the player recognizes the possibility, ends the game without checking whether or not the ST lamp is turned on after the main reel stops, and does not suffer any disadvantage. Note that the notification unit and the separate notification unit may be realized by one device, or may be realized by different devices.

In the embodiment, the lottery for determining whether or not to generate the “stop operation assisting period” is performed only in the game in the “general game state”. However, the “general game state during BB”, the “RB game state”, In a so-called “challenge time”, a lottery for generating the “stop operation assistance period” and a lottery for terminating the “stop operation auxiliary period” may be performed. In addition, for example, in the “RB gaming state” and the “challenge time”, the player does not receive the benefit of the “stop operation assisting period” or has little benefit, and thus generates the “stop operation assisting period”. May be performed only.

Further, in the embodiment, the internal probability of “the small part of bell” in the “general game state” is set to about “１ ／”, but in consideration of the internal winning of “the small part of watermelon” and the like, It is preferable that the internal probability of "the small part of the bell" is smaller than "1/3". That is, in the “general gaming state” during the “stop operation assisting period”, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out to the player for one medal bet on the game by the player is set to “1” or less. Is preferred. With this, when the BB is internally won, if the “stop operation assisting period” is established, the “stop operation assisting period” is maintained in the “general game state” until the BB winning is established, but the BB winning is established. The act of acquiring medals by performing a stop operation that does not cause such a situation can be prevented.

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

(4) The sub control circuit 72 may perform the “stop operation auxiliary period selection process” shown in FIG. 24 according to the command transmitted by the main control circuit 71. Thus, the burden on the main control circuit 71 whose functions are restricted by law can be reduced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note that the following gaming machines can be adopted as the gaming machines of the embodiments.

(1) A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination being arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the varieties. Notifying means for notifying the information necessary to become, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the variable display is stopped Based on a first decision to determine whether or not to allow to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first decision and a timing of a stop operation of the player, a display is made when the variable display is stopped. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is that a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role is established along the predetermined line. hand When it is intended to allow Bukoto, based on the results of the random number lottery, a game machine and performing a third determination for determining whether or not to generate a situation in which notification is performed by the notification unit.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the control means permits the result of the first determination to allow predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of the small role to be arranged along the predetermined line. A game machine controlling the notifying means or another notifying means provided separately so as to notify the result of the first decision.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating winning of a special increasing combination that generates a special gaming state, and the control means includes: A gaming machine wherein the third determination is not made when the game is in a special gaming state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating winning of a special increasing combination that generates a special gaming state, and the control means After the result of the first determination allows the special symbol combination to be arranged along the predetermined line, until the winning of the special increasing combination is established, A gaming machine characterized by not making a third decision.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the control unit includes a main control unit that controls the variable display unit and performs the first and second determinations, and the notification unit. And a sub-control means for performing the third determination.

(6) The variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game and a specific symbol combination indicating the winning of the specific combination are arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops the variable display. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to become, and controlling the fluctuation display means and the notification means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the fluctuation display is stopped A first determination of whether or not to permit line-up along the predetermined line, and a display at the time of stopping the variable display based on a result of the first determination and a timing of a stop operation of the player. Control means for performing a second determination for determining an aspect, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a predetermined combination is established along the predetermined line. line up When it is intended to allow the door, based on the results of the random number lottery, a game machine and performing a fourth determination for determining whether or not to end the situation where the notification is made by the notifying means.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6), the control means allows the result of the first determination to allow a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the predetermined combination to be arranged along the predetermined line. A game machine controlling the notifying means or another notifying means provided separately so as to notify the result of the first decision.

(8) In the gaming machine described in (6) or (7), the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination that generates a special gaming state, and the control means includes: A gaming machine wherein the fourth determination is not performed when in a special gaming state.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8), the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating winning of a special increasing combination that generates a special gaming state, and the control means After the result of the first determination allows the special symbol combination to be arranged along the predetermined line, until the winning of the special increasing combination is established, A gaming machine characterized by not making the four decisions.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (9), the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination that generates a special gaming state, and the control means The game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the special game state ends, regardless of the result of the fourth determination, a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification means is ended.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (10), the control unit includes a main control unit that controls the variable display unit and performs the first and second determinations, and the notification unit. And a sub-control means for performing the fourth determination and the fourth determination.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11), the control means may control the second operation based on a result of the first determination, the timing, and a stop operation order of the player. When a determination is made, and the first determination result is to permit the specific symbol combination to be arranged along the predetermined line, the order of the stop operation is reported as the information. A gaming machine.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11), when the result of the first determination is to permit the specific symbol combination to be arranged along the predetermined line. A gaming machine, wherein a symbol constituting the specific symbol combination is notified as the information.

(14) a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination being arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variance. Notifying means for notifying the information necessary to become, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the variable display is stopped Based on a first decision to determine whether or not to allow to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first decision and a timing of a stop operation of the player, a display is made when the variable display is stopped. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is that a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role is established along the predetermined line. When it is intended to allow the line up, a game machine, characterized in that the determination of the cause of the situation that notification by the notification means is performed.

(15) A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and a specific symbol combination indicating the winning of the specific combination being arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variance. Notifying means for notifying the information necessary to become, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the variable display is stopped Based on a first decision to determine whether or not to allow to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first decision and a timing of a stop operation of the player, a display is made when the variable display is stopped. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is that a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role is established along the predetermined line. When it is intended to allow the line up, a game machine, characterized in that the determination of the end the situation where notification by the notification means is performed.

(16) A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination being arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the varieties. Notifying means for notifying the information necessary to become, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the variable display is stopped Based on a first decision to determine whether or not to allow to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first decision and a timing of a stop operation of the player, a display is made when the variable display is stopped. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is that a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role is established along the predetermined line. And when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, a situation in which the notification unit performs the notification is generated. A gaming machine characterized by making a decision.

(17) A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for the game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination being arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variance. Notifying means for notifying the information necessary to become, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the variable display is stopped Based on a first decision to determine whether or not to allow to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first decision and a timing of a stop operation of the player, a display is made when the variable display is stopped. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is that a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role is established along the predetermined line. When it is permitted to be lined up and the mode determined by the second determination is to indicate the winning of the small role, the notification by the notification unit is performed based on the result of the random number lottery. A gaming machine characterized by determining whether or not a situation to be performed is generated.

(18) A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for the game, and a specific symbol combination indicating the winning of the specific combination being arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variance. Notifying means for notifying the information necessary to become, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the variable display is stopped Based on a first decision to determine whether or not to allow to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first decision and a timing of a stop operation of the player, a display is made when the variable display is stopped. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is that a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role is established along the predetermined line. Ending the situation where the notification by the notification means is performed when the arrangement is permitted and the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role. A gaming machine characterized by making a decision.

(19) A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for the game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination being arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the varieties. Notifying means for notifying the information necessary to become, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the variable display is stopped Based on a first decision to determine whether or not to allow to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first decision and a timing of a stop operation of the player, a display is made when the variable display is stopped. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that a result of the first determination is that a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role is established along the predetermined line. When it is permitted to be lined up and the mode determined by the second determination is to indicate the winning of the small role, the notification by the notification unit is performed based on the result of the random number lottery. A gaming machine characterized by determining whether or not to end a situation to be performed.

(20) A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and a specific symbol combination indicating the winning of the specific combination being arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display means stops displaying the variance. Notifying means for notifying the information necessary to become, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, including the specific symbol combination, a symbol combination advantageous to the player, when the variable display is stopped Based on a first decision to determine whether or not to allow to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first decision and a timing of a stop operation of the player, a display is made when the variable display is stopped. Control means for performing a second determination to determine a power mode, the control means, during a period from when a predetermined start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in a general game state. During the period, the game value given to the player does not change as compared with the general game state, and during the period, the result of the first determination is that the special symbol combination indicating the winning of the special increase combination is established. A gaming machine characterized in that, when it is permitted to line up along the predetermined line, a situation advantageous to the player is generated after the winning of the special increase combination is established.

{(21)} In the gaming machine according to (20), the advantageous situation is a situation in which notification is performed by the notification unit.

(22) In the gaming machine described in (20) or (21), the predetermined start condition is that a special gaming state generated based on the winning of the special increase combination has ended, that a winning has been made in a random number lottery, Any of the four conditions that the first determination result permits the symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role to be arranged along the predetermined line, and that the winning of the small role has been achieved A gaming machine characterized by one condition or a condition of two or more possible combinations.

(23) In the gaming machine described in (20) or (21), the predetermined end condition is that a random number lottery has been won, a predetermined number of games have been played after the predetermined start condition has been satisfied, The first determination result is that the special symbol combination is allowed to be lined up along the predetermined line, that the special increase combination has been won, and the first determination result is a small combination 7 that the symbol combination indicating that the winning combination has been established is permitted along the predetermined line, that the winning combination of the small role has been established, and that the winning combination of the small role has not been established. A gaming machine characterized by any one of the above conditions or a combination of two or more possible conditions.

It is to be noted that the purpose of the gaming machine of the present embodiment is to provide an interesting gaming machine by increasing the possibility of occurrence of a situation in which notification is performed by the notification means. Further, another object of the gaming machine of the present embodiment is to provide a gaming machine with various end times of a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification unit. Still another object is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's interest in a game, although the chances of acquiring medals and the like are small.

In the first mode of the present embodiment, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating a winning combination of a specific combination (for example, a small combination of bells described later) are variably displayed. The control means controls the variable display means and the notification means while providing a notification means (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp, which will be described later) for providing information necessary to be arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display is stopped. A first determination for determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is allowed to be lined up along a predetermined line when the variable display is stopped, and a first determination of the first determination. Control means for making a second determination to determine the mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, based on the result and the timing of the stop operation of the player, wherein the control means has a result of the first determination, Small role (for example, When the predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the watermelon small part or the bell small part described above is permitted to be lined up along a predetermined line, the notification means based on the random number lottery result. It is characterized in that a third determination is made to determine whether to generate a situation in which the notification is made.

In the second aspect of the present embodiment, when the result of the first determination is to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line, A notifying means (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp described later) or a separate notifying means (for example, a liquid crystal display device described later) is controlled so as to notify the result of the first determination. And

In the third aspect of the present embodiment, the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of the special increasing combination that generates the special gaming state, and the control unit determines that the third gaming state is in the special gaming state. No decision is made.

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

In a fifth aspect of the present embodiment, the control unit includes a main control unit that controls the variable display unit and performs the first and second determinations, and a sub-control unit that controls the notification unit and performs the third determination. It is characterized by comprising.

In a sixth mode of the present embodiment, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are provided when a variable display of the variable display means is stopped. A game device including a notification device (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp to be described later) for notifying information necessary to be arranged along a line, a variation display device and a notification device, and including a specific symbol combination. Determination of whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player is allowed to line up along a predetermined line when the variable display is stopped, and based on the result of the first determination and the timing of the player's stop operation Control means for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped. The control means determines that the result of the first determination is a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination of cherry or BB ) Prize When the predetermined symbol combination indicating standing is allowed to line up along a predetermined line, it is determined whether or not to end the situation in which the notification by the notification unit is performed based on the result of the random number lottery. It is characterized by making four decisions.

In a seventh aspect of the present embodiment, when the result of the first determination is to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a predetermined combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, A notifying means (for example, an auxiliary period display LED lamp described later) or a separate notifying means (for example, a liquid crystal display device described later) is controlled so as to notify the result of the first determination. And

In the eighth aspect of the present embodiment, the advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of the special increasing combination for generating the special gaming state, and the control means, when in the special gaming state, the fourth symbol combination. Is not determined.

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

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

In an eleventh aspect of the present embodiment, the control unit includes a main control unit that controls the variable display unit and performs the first and second determinations, and a sub-control unit that controls the notification unit and performs the fourth determination. It is characterized by comprising.

In the twelfth aspect of the present embodiment, the control unit makes the second determination based on the result of the first determination and the timing, in addition to the order of the stop operation of the player, and the first determination result is a specific determination result. When the symbol combination permits to be arranged along a predetermined line, the order of the stop operation is notified as information.

In the thirteenth aspect of the present embodiment, when the result of the first determination is to permit a specific symbol combination to be arranged along a predetermined line, a symbol constituting the specific symbol combination is used as information. It is characterized by being notified.

A fourteenth aspect of the present embodiment is a variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is a predetermined line when variation display of the variable display means is stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be lined up along with, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display stop. Sometimes a first determination (eg, a determination of an internal winning combination) to determine whether to allow the player to line up along a predetermined line, and a result of the first determination and the timing of a stop operation of the player Control means for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped, wherein the control means determines that the first determination result is a predetermined symbol combination indicating the winning of the small role. Is on a given line When it is intended to allow the aligned I, characterized in that the determination of the cause of the situation that notification by the notification means is performed.

In a fifteenth aspect of the present embodiment, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are displayed on a predetermined line when the variable display means stops variable display. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be lined up along with, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display stop. At the time of stopping the variable display based on the result of the first determination to determine whether or not to permit line-up along a predetermined line, and the timing of the player's stop operation. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is that predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of the small role are arranged along a predetermined line. What allows Sometimes, characterized in that the determination of the notification by the notification means to terminate the situation that takes place.

A sixteenth aspect of the present embodiment is a variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is a predetermined line when the variation display means stops the variable display. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be lined up along with, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display stop. At the time of stopping the variable display based on the result of the first determination to determine whether or not to permit line-up along a predetermined line, and the timing of the player's stop operation. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is that predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of the small role are arranged along a predetermined line. What allows There, and, mode determined by the second determination, when it indicates the winning game of small prize, characterized in that the determination of the cause of the situation that notification by the notification means is performed.

In a seventeenth aspect of the present embodiment, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols required for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are displayed on a predetermined line when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be lined up along with, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display stop. At the time of stopping the variable display based on the result of the first determination to determine whether or not to permit line-up along a predetermined line, and the timing of the player's stop operation. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is that predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of the small role are arranged along a predetermined line. What allows Yes, and when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, whether or not to generate a situation in which notification by the notification means is performed based on the result of the random number lottery It is characterized in that it is determined.

An eighteenth aspect of the present embodiment is a variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is a predetermined line when variation display of the variable display means is stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be lined up along with, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display stop. At the time of stopping the variable display based on the result of the first determination to determine whether or not to permit line-up along a predetermined line, and the timing of the player's stop operation. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is that predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of the small role are arranged along a predetermined line. What allows There, and, mode determined by the second determination, when it indicates the winning game of small prize, characterized in that the determination of the end the situation in which notification by the notification means is performed.

A nineteenth aspect of the present embodiment is that a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination are displayed on a predetermined line when the variable display of the variable display means are stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be lined up along with, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display stop. At the time of stopping the variable display based on the result of the first determination to determine whether or not to permit line-up along a predetermined line, and the timing of the player's stop operation. Control means for making a second determination for determining a power mode, wherein the control means determines that the result of the first determination is that predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of the small role are arranged along a predetermined line. What allows Yes, and when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, based on the result of the random number lottery, whether or not to end the situation where the notification by the notification means is performed. It is characterized in that it is determined.

The twentieth aspect of the present embodiment is a variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, and a specific symbol combination indicating winning of a specific combination is a predetermined line when the variation display of the variation display means is stopped. Notifying means for notifying information necessary to be lined up along with, and controlling the variable display means and the notifying means, and a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player, including a specific symbol combination, is a variable display stop. At the time of stopping the variable display based on the result of the first determination to determine whether or not to permit line-up along a predetermined line, and the timing of the player's stop operation. Control means for performing a second determination to determine a power mode, the control means is a period from when a predetermined start condition is satisfied in the general game state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, rear Of the assisted BB generation period), the game value given to the player does not change compared to the general game state, and during the period, the result of the first determination is a special increase combination (for example, BB ), When the special symbol combination indicating the winning is allowed to be arranged along a predetermined line, after the winning of the special increasing role is established, a situation advantageous to the player (for example, a stop described later) (Operation assistance period).

２１ The twenty-first aspect of the present embodiment is characterized in that an advantageous situation is a situation in which notification is performed by the notification means.

In the twenty-second aspect of the present embodiment, the predetermined start condition is that the special game state generated based on the winning of the special increase combination has ended, that the random number lottery has been won, and that the first determination result is Any one of four conditions, or two or more possible combinations, that the symbol combination indicating winning is permitted to be arranged along a predetermined line, and that the winning of the small role has been realized Characterized in that:

In the twenty-third aspect of the present embodiment, the predetermined end condition is that a random number lottery has been won, that a predetermined number of games have been played after the predetermined start condition has been satisfied, and that the first determination result is a special result. The symbol combination is one that permits to line up along the predetermined line, the winning of the special increase combination is established, and the first determination result indicates that the winning combination of the small combination is established. One of the following seven conditions that the player is allowed to line up, that the winning of the minor role has been achieved, and that the winning of the minor role has not been achieved, or two or more possible combinations Characterized in that:

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

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

In general, a gaming machine is provided with a plurality of types of small wins that differ in the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is achieved. The probability of winning each small role internally is different. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a result that determines which of the small wins is to be adopted as a small win that triggers the third determination, and that the third determination results in an advantageous situation for the player. By setting possible probabilities, it is possible to configure a game by setting a probability that a situation advantageous to the player will occur to a desired value. In addition, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom when designing the gaming machine. In addition, as a small part which becomes an opportunity to make the third determination, one small part may be adopted, or a plurality of kinds of small parts may be adopted.

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

According to the third aspect of the present embodiment, the control unit does not make the third determination when in the special game state (for example, “BB game state” described later). Therefore, if the situation is not advantageous for the player to be notified by the notification means when the special game state occurs, it is possible to prevent an advantageous situation from occurring in the special game state.

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

According to the fifth aspect of the present embodiment, the burden on the main control means, whose functions are restricted by law, can be reduced by causing the sub control means to control the notification means and make the third decision.

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

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

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

According to the ninth aspect of the present embodiment, after the special symbol combination is allowed to line up along the predetermined line, until the special increase combination is won, the control means sets the fourth symbol combination to the fourth combination. Do not make a decision. In other words, after the above-mentioned permission has been given and before the winning of the special increase combination is completed, a situation advantageous to the player who is notified by the notification means is not ended. Therefore, after the above-mentioned permission is given, the above-mentioned advantageous situation ends before the winning of the special increase combination is established, and the special game state cannot be changed to the above-mentioned advantageous situation. Loss of the situation can be prevented.

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

According to the eleventh aspect of the present embodiment, the burden on the main control means, whose functions are restricted by law, can be reduced by causing the sub control means to control the notification means and make the fourth determination.

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

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

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present embodiment, the control means allows the result of the first determination to allow predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. At this time, a decision is made to generate a situation in which notification is performed by the notification means. Therefore, the frequency of occurrence of the above situation is high, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

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

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present embodiment, the control means allows the result of the first determination to allow predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. When the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, a determination is made to generate a situation in which the notification is performed by the notification unit. Therefore, for example, by adopting the “small win of the bell” described later as the small win, it is determined whether or not the above situation occurs according to the “order of the stop operation”, and an interesting game that has not existed in the past Machine can be provided. Further, for example, by adopting a small role that requires skill in the stop operation in order to realize the winning, it is possible to impart technical intervention to the occurrence of the situation.

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

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present embodiment, the control means allows the result of the first determination to allow predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. And, when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, a determination is made to end the situation where the notification is performed by the notification means. Therefore, for example, by adopting the “small win of the bell” described later as the small win, it is determined whether or not the situation ends (continues) in accordance with the “order of the stop operation”, which is not interesting in the past. Gaming machine with a certainty can be provided. In addition, for example, by adopting a small role that requires a skill level of the stop operation in order to prevent the winning from being realized, it is possible to impart technical intervening to the end (continuation) of the situation. .

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present embodiment, the control means allows the result of the first determination to allow predetermined symbol combinations indicating winning of a small role to be arranged along a predetermined line. And, when the mode determined by the second determination indicates the winning of the small role, whether or not to end (continue) the situation in which the notification by the notification means is performed based on the result of the random number lottery To decide. Therefore, when the winning combination of the small combination is realized, the player's expectation for the continuation of the situation can be increased.

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

で は In the twenty-first aspect of the present embodiment, a situation in which notification is performed by the notification means can be adopted as an advantageous situation.

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

In the twenty-third aspect of the present embodiment, the predetermined end condition is that a random number lottery has been won, that a predetermined number of games have been played after a predetermined start condition has been satisfied, The result of the determination is that the special symbol combination is allowed to be arranged along a predetermined line, the winning of the special increasing role has been achieved, and the first determining result indicates that the winning of the minor role has been achieved. Are permitted to line up along a predetermined line, that the winning combination of the small role has been established, and that the winning of the small role has not been established. More than one possible combination of conditions can be employed.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine of the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. The figure which shows the structure of the BB game state of an Example. The figure which shows the lamp state etc. in the general game state of an Example. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of notification of the order of stop operations according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the aspect of an auxiliary | assistant period display LED lamp. The figure which shows the example of the aspect of an auxiliary | assistant period display LED lamp. The figure which shows the expected value of the internal probability of the small combination of the bell of the general game state, and the acquired number. The figure which shows the expected value of the internal probability of the small combination of the bell of the general gaming state in BB, and the acquired number. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electric circuit according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment. The figure which shows the relationship between the table number, the stop operation, and the success or failure of the winning of the small part of the bell. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of a stop control table. The figure which shows the example of the symbol stopped and displayed in a display window based on predetermined stop operation. The figure which shows the example of the symbol stopped and displayed in a display window based on predetermined stop operation. 9 is a main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. 20 is a flowchart following FIG. 19; The flowchart following FIG. The figure which shows the table used for the lottery of generation | occurrence | production / termination of a stop operation assistance period. The figure which shows a table number selection table. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a stop operation assisting period selection process. The flowchart which shows a stop operation assistance period end lottery process. The flowchart which shows a stop operation assistance period generation lottery process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating lamp state selection processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a stop control table selection process. 9 is a flowchart showing main reel stop processing. The flowchart following FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating processing in a sub control circuit. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an order notification process. 9 is a flowchart showing an auxiliary period generation end effect process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating ST lamp control processing. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a lamp state and the like of the second embodiment. 9 is a main flowchart of the second embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating stop operation assisting period selection processing according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating stop operation assisting period end processing according to the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating stop operation assistance period generation processing according to the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating processing in a sub control circuit according to a second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating order notification processing according to the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an auxiliary period generation end effect process according to a second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a lamp state and the like according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a lamp state and the like according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a lamp state and the like according to a third embodiment. 9 is a main flowchart of the third embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a period selection process according to the third embodiment. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a process of ending the BB-with-assistance possible period according to the third embodiment. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a process of generating a BB-with-assistance possible period according to the third embodiment. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a lamp state selection process according to the third embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating processing in a sub control circuit according to a third embodiment. The flowchart which shows the assistance BB generation possible period generation end effect processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating HT lamp control processing according to a third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the slot machine of the fourth embodiment. The figure which shows the example of notification of the order of the stop operation of 4th Example.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Main reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Main display window, 6 ... Start lever, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8a ... Cross down line, 8b top line, 8c center line, 8d bottom line, 8e cross up line, 9a 1-BET lamp, 9b 2-BET lamp, 9c maximum BET lamp, 10 base unit, 11 ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ... Maximum-BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... Medal payout slot, 16 ... Medal receiving section, 17 ... WIN lamp, 18 ... Payout display section , 19 ... Credit display section, 20 ... Bonus game information display section, 21 ... Speaker, 22 ... Medal slot, 22S ... Medal sensor, 23 ... ST 25, BB game state LED, 26, RB game state LED, 27, re-game display LED, 28, game stop display LED, 30, microcomputer, 31 CPU, 32 ROM, 33 RAM, 34 clock Pulse generation circuit, 35 frequency divider, 36 random number generator, 37 sampling circuit, 38 I / O port, 39 motor drive circuit, 40 hopper, 41 hopper drive circuit, 45 lamp drive circuit, 46: main reel stop signal circuit, 48: display section driving circuit, 49L, 49C, 49R: stepping motor, 50: main reel position detection circuit, 51: payout completion signal circuit, 71: main control circuit, 72: sub control circuit 73, a sub microcomputer, 74, a sub CPU, 75, a program ROM, 76, a control RAM, 77, an IN port, 78, Source IC, 79 ... power amplifier, 80 ... OUT port, 112L~112R ... auxiliary period display LED lamp, 113A~113C ... left of the effect for the LED lamp, 114A~114C ... the right of the effect for the LED lamp.

Claims (8)

Variability display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols necessary for the game,
A first determination of controlling the variable display means and determining whether or not a symbol combination advantageous to the player is allowed to line up along a predetermined line when the variable display of the variable display means is stopped, And control means for performing a second determination for determining a mode to be displayed when the variable display is stopped by the variable display means, based on a result of the first determination and a timing of a stop operation of the player,
The control means, based on the result of the random number lottery, when the result of the first determination is to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of a small role to be lined up along the predetermined line. A gaming machine for making a third determination to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous situation for the player. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A notification indicating that a winning combination of a specific combination has been achieved, and reporting information necessary for the specific symbol combination included in the advantageous symbol combination to be arranged along a predetermined line when the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped. With means,
The gaming machine, wherein the advantageous situation is a situation in which the notification by the notification unit is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The control means, when a result of the first determination is to permit a predetermined symbol combination indicating winning of the small role to be lined up along the predetermined line, A gaming machine characterized by controlling a notifying means or a separate notifying means provided separately to notify a result. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination that indicates the winning of the special increase combination that generates the special gaming state, and the control unit does not perform the third determination when in the special gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The advantageous symbol combination includes a special symbol combination indicating a winning of a special increasing combination that generates a special game state, and the control unit determines that the result of the first determination is that the special symbol combination is the predetermined symbol combination. A game machine that does not make the third determination until the special additional winning combination is established after it is permitted to line up along the line. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The control means includes a main control means for controlling the fluctuation display means and the first and second decisions, and a sub-control means for controlling the notification means and performing the third decision. A gaming machine characterized by that: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
The control means performs the second determination based on the result of the first determination and the timing, in addition to the order of the stop operation of the player, the first determination result, the specific symbol combination is the A gaming machine, characterized in that when it is permitted to line up along a predetermined line, the order of stop operation is notified as the information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 7,
When the result of the first determination is to permit the specific symbol combination to be lined up along the predetermined line, a symbol constituting the specific symbol combination is notified as the information. A gaming machine characterized by:

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