JP2005040525A5 - - Google Patents

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Game machine

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a slot machine equipped with a display device that displays a stop symbol after a symbol row constituted by a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) being attached to a reel at predetermined intervals is changed downward It has been known. In this type of gaming machine, when a specific jackpot symbol stops on the active line of the display device, a game advantageous to the player such as a so-called big bonus game or a regular bonus game is continuously generated. A lot of medals are used as game value.

  In such a gaming machine, the transition of the gaming state represented by the occurrence of a bonus game is determined by a lottery performed each time a lottery condition is established. In general, the lottery is performed every time a change start operation is performed in a state where a required number of medals are inserted, and a gaming state to be changed before the symbol change is stopped is determined in advance. For this reason, an effect for causing the player to expect a transition to a specific gaming state such as a bonus game (hereinafter referred to as an “interesting effect”) is executed before the jackpot symbol is stopped, and the player receives a jackpot. Expect.

For example, there is an effect that outputs a special sound effect when the start lever is operated to start the variation of the symbol, or changes the lighting pattern of the lamp to a special one when the variation of the symbol is stopped. . This entertainment production makes it difficult to get tired of the game for a long time, and the entertainment of the game is enhanced by the jackpot that is generated in a state where the expectation is enhanced. For this reason, the player often considers the content of the entertainment effect when selecting a gaming machine for playing the game. For amusement halls, the entertainment effects of the gaming machines to be introduced greatly affect the operating rate of the gaming machines, so the manufacturers are developing the gaming machines by devising the contents of the entertainment effects.
JP 2002-291973 A

  However, since a lot of gaming machines are installed side by side in the amusement hall, even if a sound effect as an entertainment effect is output, whether it was output from the gaming machine where the player is playing or from another gaming machine It is difficult to determine whether it has been output. For this reason, a player who is unfamiliar with the game sometimes misses the interesting entertainment effect. In addition, when the lighting pattern etc. of the lamp is different from the usual and used as the entertainment effect, the player needs to recognize in advance the difference between the normal state and the special state where the entertainment effect is performed. Yes, considerable experience is required to determine whether or not the performance being executed is an interesting performance. In other words, there is a problem that a player who is unfamiliar with the game cannot recognize the execution of the entertainment effect.

  The present invention was made to solve the above-described problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of easily recognizing execution of an entertainment effect even for a player unfamiliar with the game. Yes.

  In order to achieve this object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a start operation means for performing an input operation by a player, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and an input operation for the start operation means. Due to this, the fluctuation start means for starting the fluctuation of the identification information by the variable display means, the detection means for detecting the execution of the input operation with respect to the start operation means, and the execution of the input operation is detected by the detection means The lottery means for performing the lottery corresponding to the time, the stop control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means, the stop control means for the variable display means Game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value when predetermined identification information is stopped in a predetermined area, and the variation start means is the start operation. A normal starting means for starting the change of the identification information when one input operation is performed on the means, and a case where the input operation is repeated at least twice or more with respect to the starting operation means. A special starting means for starting fluctuation of the identification information; an operation frequency changing means for changing the number of input operations for starting the fluctuation of the identification information by switching between the normal starting means and the special starting means; The lottery means derives a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the plurality of input operations when the special starting means starts to change the identification information, and the stop control means The identification information to be stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means is controlled based on the lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the plurality of input operations.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when an input operation is performed on the start operation means by the player, the execution of the input operation is detected by the detection means, and a lottery corresponding to the time when the execution is detected is performed. This is done by lottery means. Further, the variation of the identification information by the variable display means is started due to the input operation to the start operation means. In the predetermined area of the variable display means, the stop control means stops the identification information based on the lottery result of the lottery means. When the predetermined identification information stops in the predetermined area of the variable display means, a predetermined game value is given to the player by the game value giving means.

  Here, when the normal starting means is selected by the operation frequency changing means, the variation of the identification information is started on condition that one input operation is performed on the starting operation means. On the other hand, when the special starting means is selected by the operation number changing means, the variation of the identification information is started on condition that the input operation to the starting operation means is repeated at least twice. For this reason, in response to the start operation means selected by the operation number changing means, the number of input operations performed on the start operation means in order to start the change changes.

In addition, when the change of the identification information is started by the special operation means, the lottery means derives a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of a plurality of input operations. For this reason, the identification information that stops in a predetermined area of the variable display means (hereinafter abbreviated as “stop identification information”) has different lottery conditions depending on whether the input operation is performed once or a plurality of times. The identification information is based on a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of a plurality of input operations under the control of the stop control means. Since the stop identification information is a condition for giving a predetermined game value, the number of input operations required for starting the change corresponds to the given game value.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery means derives a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the first input operation, and the first lottery means. A first state changing means for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that a predetermined lottery result is derived by a plurality of, and a plurality of cases when the change of the identification information is started by the special starting means A second lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to each execution detection time for each execution detection time of the second and subsequent input operations out of the two times of input operations, and a predetermined lottery result is derived by the second lottery means And a second state changing means for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state regardless of the lottery result of the first lottery means, and the first lottery means and the second lottery player Means that a lottery corresponding to the execution detection timing of the input operation is performed according to the same condition, and the second state changing means causes the first state changing means to transition the gaming state to the special gaming state. The gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state regardless of the lottery result by the first lottery means on condition that the same lottery result is derived by the second lottery means.
The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery means includes a first lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to an execution detection timing of the first input operation, and the special starting means. A second lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the second and subsequent input operations among the plurality of input operations when the change of the identification information is started, and the stop control means, When the predetermined lottery result is derived by the first lottery means or the second lottery means, the predetermined second identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means, and the game value giving means is When the second identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means by the stop control means, a predetermined game value is given to the second identification information, At least two or more types of identification information having different game values given by the game value giving means are set as the second identification information, and the first lottery means and the second lottery means are the two or more kinds of identification information. The lottery for determining whether or not to stop the information in the predetermined area of the variable display means is performed corresponding to the detection timing of the execution of each input operation, and the stop control means changes the identification information by the special start means. In the case where the first and second lottery means stops the two or more types of identification information in a predetermined area of the variable display means in response to the detection detection timing of the plurality of input operations. When one is won, one kind of identification information that gives a preferentially ordered high game value is stopped in the predetermined area.
The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation frequency changing means is configured to perform a plurality of times when the special starting means starts changing the identification information. The number of the input operations for starting the change of the identification information is changed based only on the execution detection timing of the first input operation among the input operations.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect , the lottery means derives the lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the plurality of input operations when the change of the identification information is started by the special operation means. The number of input operations required for starting corresponds to the lottery result of the lottery means. Since the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the provision of a predetermined game value, the provision of the predetermined game value corresponds to the number of input operations necessary for starting the change. Therefore, the change in the operation caused by the change in the number of input operations can be used as an entertainment effect corresponding to the provision of a predetermined game value, and the player can easily understand the execution of the entertainment effect based on the change in his own operation. There is an effect that it can be recognized.

  Further, the input operation for starting the change of the identification information performed on the starting operation means is repeatedly performed when playing a game, and the number of times of this input operation corresponds to the provision of a predetermined game value. Therefore, it is possible to clearly show the player that the game is in a special state different from the normal state due to a change in the operation of the game, and even a player unfamiliar with the game can enjoy There is an effect that the execution can be easily recognized.

Further, the lottery means derives a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of a plurality of input operations when the variation of the identification information is started by the special operation means. For this reason, not only the first input operation performed for the start of fluctuation but also the second and subsequent input operations are related to the provision of a predetermined game value, and for the player who knows the lottery method, the second and subsequent input operations are related. The input operation time is also important and can give a sense of tension. Therefore, the repeated input operation is not a simple digestion operation, it can give the player a sense of tension as an input operation related to the game value, and can increase awareness of participation in the game. effective.
According to the gaming machine according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine according to claim 1, a predetermined lottery result is derived by either one of the first input operation and the second and subsequent input operations. The game state transitions to the special game state as a condition. Therefore, the player is expected to transition to the same type of special gaming state for the second and subsequent input operations while adding the conventional gaming property of transitioning to the special gaming state by the first input operation for the start of change. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by adding various game characteristics to the gaming machine.
Also, the lottery by the first lottery means and the second lottery means are performed according to the same conditions, and the game state is changed to the special game state by the second state change means to the special game state by the first state change means. The same lottery results as the transition conditions are derived. Therefore, in the lottery control for the second and subsequent input operations, at least a part of the lottery control for the first input operation can be used, and the control program for performing the lottery corresponding to the multiple input operation timings In addition, there is an effect that the increase in cost can be suppressed, for example, by reducing the required performance of the device that stores the program, table, etc. by repeating the same processing.
According to the gaming machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to claim 1, a predetermined lottery result is derived by either one of the first input operation and the second and subsequent input operations. As a condition, the second identification information stops in a predetermined area, and a predetermined game value is given to the second identification information. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to expect the same game value to be given to the second and subsequent input operations while adding the conventional gaming property in which the game value is given by the first input operation with respect to the change start. It is possible to add a variety of gaming characteristics to the gaming machine and enhance the interest of the game.
In addition, in a game in which fluctuation is started by a plurality of input operations, when winning a lottery that stops two or more types of identification information (second identification information) in a predetermined area of the variable display means, One kind of identification information that gives a certain game value is stopped in a predetermined area. Therefore, in a lottery by a plurality of input operations, identification information having higher value for the player is likely to stop in a predetermined area, and the player's willingness to operate for a plurality of input operations is increased, thereby There is an effect that the participation consciousness can be raised further.
According to the gaming machine according to claim 4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the input operation required for the start of fluctuation based only on the execution detection timing of the first input operation. The number of times can be changed. For this reason, the number of input operations is determined based on the time when the first input operation is performed, and control for determining the number of input operations is not required in the second and subsequent input operations. Therefore, it is possible to add a game property in which the number of input operations is changed while simplifying the control required for the second and subsequent input operations as compared to the case where a lottery is performed for an increase in the number of input operations each time. There is an effect that can be done.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The slot machine 1 has a box-shaped machine main body 2 having an open front surface. A front panel 3 as a front opening / closing door is attached to the front side of the machine body 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. When the front panel 3 is in a closed state, the front panel 3 is configured to close the front open side of the machine body 2.

  When the front panel 3 is in the closed state, the front panel 3 is locked in a state in which it cannot be opened by a lock mechanism (not shown). This locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on a key cylinder (not shown) which is a release operation unit provided on the front panel 3.

  The front panel 3 is provided with three vertically long display windows 5L, 5M, 5R side by side. The display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R are formed of a translucent material, and are configured so that the inside of the machine body 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L to 5R.

  In the machine main body 2, a left reel L, a middle reel M, and a right reel R constituting variable display means are stored. Each of the reels L, M, and R is formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), and the center axis of each of the reels L, M, and R is rotatably supported as the rotation axis of the reels L, M, and R. ing. The rotation axes of the reels L, M, and R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels L, M, and R correspond to the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R on a one-to-one basis. Yes. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel L, M, R can be visually recognized through the corresponding display windows 5L, 5M, 5R.

  When the reels L, M, and R are rotated, it is as if the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels L, M, and R are moving from the top to the bottom in the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R. It is projected on. Each of these reels L, M, and R is connected to three reel stepping motors 28 (see FIG. 4) arranged one by one for each reel. Thus, each of the reels L, M, and R is configured to be capable of rotating and stopping independently.

  A large number of symbols as identification information are provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels L, M, and R, respectively. Among these symbols, the number of symbols visible through the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R is limited to a predetermined number mainly determined by the vertical length of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. In this embodiment, the number of symbols visible to the player is three for each reel L, M, R.

  Here, with reference to FIG.2 and FIG.3, the symbol attached | subjected to each reel L, M, R is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a development view showing a symbol arrangement in which the left reel L, the middle reel M, and the right reel R are developed in a planar shape. As shown in FIG. 2, each of the reels L, M, and R is provided with 21 symbols in a vertical row. Corresponding to each reel L, M, R, frame numbers from “01” to “21” are given, but these frame numbers are given for convenience of explanation, and each reel L, M, R is assigned to each reel L, M, R. It is not actually attached. However, the following description will be made using the frame number. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the correspondence between each combination for which a profit is given to a player, a winning symbol, an acquired profit, and a combination rate.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the symbols of each reel L, M, and R are two kinds of “7” symbols, “BAR” symbols, “money box” symbols, “bells” symbols, and “ It consists of a total of seven types of “Water Bottle” and “Cherry” designs. The “7” symbol is a symbol indicating the winning of a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB” as appropriate) as a bonus combination, and is white (for example, left reel frame number No. 2. Hereinafter, “White 7” as appropriate. And a red one (for example, left reel frame number 11; hereinafter, abbreviated as “red 7” as appropriate). The “BAR” symbol (for example, the left reel frame number No. 16) is a symbol indicating the winning of a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB” as appropriate) as a bonus combination. The “water bottle” symbol (for example, the left reel frame number No. 5) is a symbol indicating a winning of a replay role that allows free replay. Also, the “money box” symbol (for example, left reel frame number 4), the “bell” symbol (for example, left reel frame number 1), and the “cherry” symbol (for example, left reel frame number 3) FIG. 4 is a symbol showing a winning combination of a small role with different profits given to a player for each symbol.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, in each reel L, M, and R, it arrange | positions so that the number and arrangement | positioning of each symbol may differ completely. In addition, the symbol indicating the winning of the small role (small role symbol) and the symbol indicating the winning of the replay role (replay symbol) are all 4 frames or less on each reel L, M, R except for the “Cherry” symbol. They are arranged at intervals. When the small role symbol or replay symbol is forcibly stopped at a predetermined position using the small role formation table 22b (see FIG. 4) described later, the symbol is controlled only by moving for at least four frames. It can be stopped at a predetermined stop position above.

  Here, the combination set in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The roles are roughly classified into four types, that is, a bonus role, a small role, a replay role, and a loser role, and will be described in order below. The bonus combination is a combination of shifting from a normal game to a special game called a bonus game (a game advantageous to the player), and two types of big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) are set. Yes. Note that the special game means a game advantageous to the player played after the game based on the establishment of a combination (including winning) in the game before the previous game.

  The big bonus (BB) is a role for shifting to a big bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as BB game as appropriate) which is one of bonus games. If three “white 7” or “red 7” stop on the same effective line 6a to 6e (see FIG. 1), which will be described later, side by side, “BB” is won and 15 medals are awarded. As a result of the payout, the game shifts to the BB game. A player who plays a game obtains 15 medals and a profit from the BB game by winning "BB". The BB game is composed of a small role game of 30 times or less and a bonus game that shifts up to 3 times on condition that a predetermined role in the small role game (replay role in this embodiment) is won. The bonus game is a game in which a game with a high probability of winning a predetermined small role (in this embodiment, a money box role) is played until a predetermined condition is satisfied (until 8 times in this embodiment).

  The regular bonus (RB) is a role for shifting to an RB game which is one of bonus games. When three “BAR” symbols are stopped side by side on the effective lines 6a to 6e, which will be described later, “RB” is won and 15 medals are paid out and the game shifts to the RB game. In the RB game, a game corresponding to the bonus game in the BB game is played only once.

  The small role is a role for paying out a predetermined medal. In the slot machine 1, three types of “money box”, “bell”, and “cherry” are set as small roles. When three “money box” symbols are stopped side by side on effective lines 6a to 6e described later, “money box” is won and 15 medals are paid out. When the “bells” symbols stop side by side on the active lines 6a to 6e, “bells” are awarded and nine medals are paid out.

  When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel L stops on the active lines 6 a to 6 e, “Cherry” is won and two medals are paid out. Here, regarding the role of “cherry”, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel M and the right reel R are irrelevant to the payout of medals. In the case of “cherry” only, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the position where the effective lines 6a to 6e on the left reel L overlap, that is, the upper stage or the lower stage, the amount multiplied by the number of overlapping effective lines. Only medals are paid out. Therefore, four medals may be paid out as a “Cherry” prize in one game.

  The replay role is a role that allows replay to be performed free of charge. If three “water bottle” symbols stop on the active line side by side, the “water bottle” wins and the game that maintains the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) in the game is played in the next game. .

  Unlike the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination described above, the lost combination is a combination in which no profit is provided to the player. In the slot machine 1, more than half of the game is a lost combination. Control is performed. If none of the combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination is stopped on the active line, the combination is lost and no medals are paid out.

  Note that the display device that displays the symbols with the cylindrical reels L, M, and R as a part of the configuration is an example of variable display means that variably displays the identification information, and the variable display means has a configuration other than the above. May be. For example, another mechanical reel configuration such as a belt-type reel may be used. Further, instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a device for variably displaying the identification information by an electrical display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be provided. It is possible to have abundant variations.

  Returning to FIG. The front panel 3 has three effective lines 6b to 6d parallel to the horizontal direction and two effective lines 6a and 6e that are diagonally crossed so as to connect the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R. A total of five effective lines 6a to 6e are attached. Corresponding to the effective lines 6a to 6e, effective line display lamps 7a to 7c are provided on the left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R in front view.

  The first effective line display lamp 7a is lit to indicate that the central horizontal line (center line) 6c is activated. When one or more medals are inserted for one game (one game), the center line 6c is activated and the first activated line display lamp 7a is turned on.

  The second effective line display lamp 7b is lit to indicate that the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line 6b and lower line 6d) are activated. When two or more medals are inserted in one game, the upper line 6b and the lower line 6d are activated together with the center line 6c, and the first effective line display lamp 7a and the second effective line display lamp are activated. 7b lights up together.

  The third effective line display lamp 7c is lit to indicate that a pair of diagonal lines (upward right line 6a and downward right line 6e) are enabled. When the maximum number of three medals is inserted for one game, all the effective lines 6a to 6e are activated and all the effective line display lamps 7a to 7c are lit. Note that the number of effective lines is not necessarily five, and may be six or more, or may be less than five.

  On the lower left side of the front view of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, the player rotates the reels L, M, R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously) to start changing the symbols (variable display). A start lever 8 is provided for performing an input operation. A start switch 8a (see FIG. 4) is connected to the back side of the front panel 3 that supports the start lever 8 so as to be swingable. When the start lever 8 is tilted while the reels L, M, and R are stopped, the start switch 8a is turned on, and rotation of the reels L, M, and R is started.

  On the right side of the start lever 8, there are provided push button type stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R that are input by the player in order to individually stop the fluctuations of the rotating reels L, M, R. ing. The stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are respectively disposed directly below the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R corresponding to the reels L, M, and R to be stopped.

  The stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are formed by projecting a button formed in a cylindrical shape from a white translucent synthetic resin to the front side of the slot machine 1, and each stop switch 9L on the back side of the button. , 9M, 9R are embedded in switch lamps 18L, 18M, 18R that shine red and blue. When the start lever 8 is tilted by the player and the reels L, M, R start to rotate, the switch lamps 18L, 18M, 18R (stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R) light red and The player is informed that the fluctuation is not stopped even if a stop operation is performed on the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R. When a certain time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the rotation of each reel L, M, R, the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are switched to blue lighting, and the fluctuation is stopped by the stop operation. Show the player that there is. When a reel stop operation is performed on any of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R, a switch lamp built in the back side of the stop switch on which the stop operation is performed is turned off.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, a medal insertion slot 10 is provided for inserting medals as investment values. An inserted medal detection sensor 10a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 is provided on the back side of the front panel 3.

  On the left side of the medal slot 10, there is provided a push button type bet switch 11 for inserting three credit medals stored and stored in advance (credited) at a time. The main control board C that controls the slot machine 1 stores the number of credit medals stored in a predetermined storage area of the MPU 21 (see FIG. 4), and when medals are paid out or more medals are inserted than necessary. If it is, the number of credit medals is increased within a range of a certain number (50 in this embodiment) or less. When the bet switch 11 is pressed and turned on, medals are virtually inserted within the range of stored and stored credit medals, and the effective lines 6a to 6e corresponding to the inserted medals are activated.

  A push button type credit payout switch 12 is disposed on the left side of the start lever 8. When the credit payout switch 12 is pressed by the player, a credit medal such as a medal inserted in the medal insertion slot 10 more than necessary or a medal paid out as a profit to the player according to a predetermined game result is obtained. Will be returned. In the lower left of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, a medal number display lamp 13 for displaying the remaining number of credit medals is disposed. When the credit payout switch 12 is pressed by the player, the medal The number of medals displayed on the number display lamp 13 is paid out to the player.

  On the lower side of the front panel 3, a medal discharge port 14 for paying out medals to the player and a lower tray 15 for storing the medals paid out from the medal discharge port 14 are arranged.

  An LCD 16 is disposed above the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. The LCD 16 is used to execute various display effects accompanying the progress of the game and to show the player information selected inside the machine. Speakers 17 that output sound effects of a game performed in the slot machine 1 are disposed on the left and right sides of the LCD 16. Further, on the upper side of the LCD 16, a lamp 18U whose lighting state is switched according to the state of the slot machine 1 is disposed.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board C. The main control board C is connected to an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit, and the MPU 21 and the bus line 24 and various I / O devices. And an input / output port 25 connected to the. The MPU 21 is a ROM 22 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 22. The RAM 23 and circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. 6 to 10 are stored in the ROM 22 as a part of the control program.

  The ROM 22 has a plurality of stop position determination tables for determining the stop position so that the rotation of each reel L, M, R stops with a combination of symbols according to the internal lottery, that is, a bonus formation table 22a and a small part formation table. 22b and a minimum movement loss table 22c. The bonus establishment table 22a is used when either the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) as a bonus combination is established, that is, when the winning condition is established by winning the internal lottery for the bonus combination, This is a table in which bonus symbols ("White 7", "Red 7" or "BAR") corresponding to the winning combination are arranged and stopped on any of the active lines 6a to 6e when the rotation of each reel L, M, R is stopped. The small combination establishment table 22b is provided with a plurality of types corresponding to each small combination and replay combination, and is used when the small combination or replay combination is established, and when the rotation of each reel L, M, R is stopped, the effective lines 6a to 6e is a table in which symbols indicating winning winning combinations are arranged and stopped in any of 6e. In the present embodiment, the winning condition for each winning is a winning based on a lottery of the slot machine 1 using a random number counter 23b described later. In addition, it is not always necessary for the winning conditions for each winning combination to be a winning combination by internal lottery, but other conditions may be added. For example, the pressing order of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R operated by the player may be added to the winning conditions, and the control contents are general and will not be described.

  Here, a stop position determination table for determining the rotation stop positions of the reels L, M, and R will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a water bottle small role establishment table 22b1 that constitutes a part of the small role establishment table 22b. The small bottle formation table 22b1 for water bottles is used when a combination of “water bottles” is formed by internal lottery. The stop positions of the reels L, M, and R with respect to the timing when the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are operated by the player are determined in advance in the water bottle small role establishment table 22b1.

  For example, when the symbol change is performed in a state where the “water bottle” is established, when the stop switch 9L for the left reel L is operated, the timing is set to the frame number No. 8 on the effective line 6c in the horizontal middle stage. When the symbol ("water bottle" symbol) exists, the left reel L immediately stops, and the symbol of the frame number No. 8 ("water bottle" symbol, see FIG. 2) on the horizontal effective line 6c. ) Stops. Thereafter, the reel stop control is performed with reference to the water bottle small combination establishment table 22b1.

  Specifically, when the stop switch 9L is turned on by the player's operation at the timing when the symbol of frame number 17 (see “money box” symbol, see FIG. 2) exists on the horizontal effective line 6c, After the left reel L continues to rotate (slides) for three frames, it draws and stops the symbol of frame number No. 13 (the “water bottle” symbol) on the effective line 6c in the horizontal middle. The slot machine 1 is set to a maximum of four frames because a smaller amount (slip amount) of continuing the rotation of the reel after the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R does not give a sense of distrust to the game.

  In addition to the water bottle small combination establishment table 22b1, the ROM 22 of the main control board C is provided with a small combination formation table 22b and a bonus formation table 22a corresponding to each formation combination, but this is a general control. Therefore, the description is omitted.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the minimum movement loss table 22c will be described. The minimum movement lose table 22c is a table used when winning conditions for the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination are not satisfied, and any of the effective lines 6a to 6e when the reels L, M, and R stop rotating. Further, it is a table that stops the symbol without stopping the symbol indicating the winning of the winning combination. The minimum movement loss table 22c is searched for a stoppable position from the positions of the reels L, M, and R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are operated, and the reels L and M are within the range of the stoppable positions. , R is set at a position where the display result of losing without any winning combination is stopped at a position where the amount of movement of R is the smallest. Even if the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R is pressed at the timing when the symbol that has not been selected stops on the effective lines 6a to 6e, the minimum movement loss table 22c is referred to and any of the effective lines 6a to 6e is over. In order to prevent the symbol indicating the winning combination from being stopped, the symbol is slid from one frame to four frames and stopped.

  The RAM 23 of the main control board C includes a status flag 23a, a random number counter 23b, a BB establishment flag 23c, an RB establishment flag 23d, a small role establishment flag 23e, an effect lottery counter 23f, and a start operation counter 23g. ing.

  The state flag 23a is a flag for indicating the state of the game in the slot machine 1, that is, other states such as a normal game, a bonus game, or an error state. The state flag 23a is set with data indicating the state of the normal game (“0” in this embodiment) when the power is turned on, while a BB establishment flag 23c or an RB establishment flag 23d described later is turned on, When any of “7”, “Red 7” or “BAR” is stopped on the active lines 6a to 6e in the same pattern, the bonus game is indicated to shift to the bonus game. Data (BB is “1”, RB is “2”) is written (see S72 in FIG. 10). At the end of the bonus game, data indicating the state of the normal game is written in the state flag 23a in order to shift the subsequent game to the normal game (not shown).

  The random number counter 23b is a counter for performing an internal lottery for selecting a winning combination. The random number counter 23b is updated by adding sequentially within a range of “0” to “65535” by a counter update process (see S5 in FIG. 6) described later. The value of the random number counter 23b is referred to in a variation start process described later when the start lever 8 is operated by the player and the start switch 8a is detected (at the time of starting operation). The winning combination assigned in advance becomes the winning combination (see S13 in FIG. 7). Each winning combination is assigned to the value of the random number counter 23b in the ratio shown in FIG. 3, for example, 224 random number values having a ratio of 1/293 are assigned to “BB”. 168 random values having a ratio of 1/390 are assigned to “RB” (see FIG. 3).

  In this embodiment (first embodiment), the winning for the establishment of “BB” or “RB” is made on the condition (sufficient condition) that “BB” or “RB” is established after winning the internal lottery. However, it is not always necessary to make the winning combination a sufficient condition for the winning. As will be described in the slot machine of the second embodiment to be described later, even if “BB” or “RB” is established, the establishment is continuously stored (stocked) as the establishment of the necessary condition, and then another condition is established. In such a case (for example, when the value of the acquired random number counter 23b is a specific value), “BB” or “RB” that has won in advance may be continuously generated.

  The BB establishment flag 23c and the RB establishment flag 23d are flags indicating that the game can align the bonus symbols corresponding to “BB” and “RB” on the active lines 6a to 6e, and refer to the bonus establishment table 22a. It is a flag for When the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the start operation is to establish “BB” or “RB”, the establishment flags 23c and 23d corresponding to the established bonus combination are turned on (FIG. 7, (See S14 and S15). On the other hand, if any of “White 7”, “Red 7” or “BAR” is stopped side by side with the same symbol on the active lines 6a to 6e, that is, if a bonus combination is won, the status flag 23a is displayed. Data indicating that the bonus game is in progress is written, and the establishment flags 23c and 23d corresponding to the winning bonus combination are turned off (see S73 in FIG. 10).

  The small combination establishment flag 23e is a flag for indicating that the combination combination by the internal lottery at the start operation is a small combination or a replay combination, and is provided one for each combination. When the value of the random number counter 23b referred to at the time of the start operation is a value indicating establishment of a small combination or a replay combination, that is, the “small box”, “bell”, “water bottle” or If it is one of the values assigned for “cherry” (see FIG. 3), the flag corresponding to that value is turned on (see S19 in FIG. 7). On the other hand, the small combination establishment flag 23f is turned off at the timing when the rotation of all the reels L, M, R is stopped (see S75 in FIG. 10).

  Note that the “cherry” symbol does not stop on the effective lines 6a to 6e depending on the operation timing (stop timing) of the stop switch 9L even if the role is established. On the left reel L, only two “cherry” symbols are arranged, and medals are not paid out unless the operation timing is appropriate.

  The production lottery counter 23f is a counter used for the lottery of the entertainment production. In the present embodiment, the production lottery counter 23f is updated by incrementing one by one from “0 to 255”, and after reaching the maximum value (ie 255), “0” again. Is returned. The value of the effect lottery counter 23f is referred to in the variation start process described later when the start lever 8 is operated by the player and the start switch 8a is detected (at the start of variation), and is referred to at that time. Whether or not to execute the entertainment effect set in the slot machine 1 corresponding to the value is determined. The entertainment effect is a special character from the speaker 17 when the start lever 8 is operated, or when a design such as a character or a character set for each model is displayed on the display screen of the LCD 16 at the start or during the change of the design. A sound effect is output, and when the stop switch 9L, 9M, 9R is stopped, the lighting pattern of the lamp is changed to a special one. This is an effect that indicates to the player that it is in a special state such as easy.

  Here, the entertainment effect set in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, a “starting effect” is set as an entertainment effect. The start effect is an effect related to the start input operation (start operation) for the start lever 8. In normal times, the change of the symbol is started by one start operation on the start lever 8, whereas in a game accompanied by a start effect, the start lever 8 is operated three times or four times to perform the symbol change. Variation starts. Since the fluctuation that should normally be started once is not started once in a game with a start effect, the player can recognize that it is a special state different from the normal state.

  The start effect is executed when the execution conditions set separately based on the value of the effect lottery counter 23f and the value of the random number counter 23b are satisfied at the start of symbol variation. Details of the execution conditions will be described later with reference to flowcharts in FIG.

  The start operation counter 23g is a counter for storing the number of start operations necessary until the start of symbol variation when the start effect is executed. In this start operation counter 23g, “1” or “2” is written when the start effect execution condition is satisfied by the lottery performed at the timing when the start lever 8 is operated (see FIG. 7, S22 and S23). Then, every time the starting operation is performed, “1” is subtracted by 1 (see S33 in FIG. 8). The timing (timing) at which the value of the starting operation counter 23g after this subtraction becomes “0” is the timing at which a predetermined number (three or four times) of starting operations necessary for the start of fluctuation has been performed. The design changes. Thereby, as a start effect, the change of the symbol can be started on condition that a predetermined number of start operations are performed on the start lever 8.

  As described above, the input / output port 25 is connected to the MPU 21 including the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 and to various I / O devices. Specifically, the input / output port 25 includes the inserted medal detection sensor 10a, the bet switch 11, the start switch 8a, the reel position detection sensor 27, and the left, middle, and right reels L, M, and R, respectively. Stepping motor for left / middle / right reel for rotation, effective line display lamps 7a to 7c, medal number display lamp 13, hopper driving motor 29 for performing medal payout operation according to winning combination, left The sub-control board S is connected to stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R for stopping the rotation of the middle and right reels L, M, and R, respectively.

  The sub-control board S receives a command transmitted from the main control board C, controls output of sound effects and the like from the speaker 17, and controls the display control board D to cause the LCD 16 to display effects. is there. The sub control board S includes a main control board C, a display control board D that receives a command transmitted from the sub control board S and displays an effect on the LCD 16, a speaker 17, and a lamp 18U. It is connected.

  Next, each process performed on the main control board C will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C after the slot machine 1 is turned on.

  In the main process, first, an initialization process including restoration of backup data is executed (S1), and then each process of S2 to S7 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game. I do. Below, each process of S2-S7 is demonstrated.

  In the process of S2, the game state in progress is determined based on the state flag 23a (S2). As a result of the determination, when the content of the state flag 23a indicates that the normal game is being played (S2: “normal game”), the process for the normal game by the change start process (S3) and the change stop process (S4) is performed. Execute. If the content of the status flag 23a indicates that a bonus game is in progress (S2: “Bonus”), a bonus game execution process (S7) is executed. Further, when the content of the state flag 23a indicates other game state (S2: “Other”), the processing regarding each game by S3, S4, and S7 is skipped.

  In the variation start process (S3), a predetermined process is performed after determining whether or not the start switch 8a is turned on while three medals are inserted (betted). That is, when it is determined that the start switch 8a is turned on in the maximum bet state in which three medals that are the maximum number of insertions for one game are inserted, the start lever 8 is operated by the player for a predetermined operation. It is determined that the winning combination based on the internal lottery is selected according to the value of the random number counter 23b at that time, and the start (rotation) of the reels L, M, and R is executed. Details of the variation start process (S3) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S4), the reels L, M, and R that are rotating due to the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are set according to the winning combination set in the fluctuation start process (S3). Stop at the specified position. In addition, when a predetermined symbol that has been set in advance is stopped on the active lines 6a to 6e when stopped at a predetermined position, the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined symbol is paid out. Details of the contents of the fluctuation stop process (S4) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the bonus game execution process (S7), control is performed on the big bonus (BB) game or the regular bonus (RB) game corresponding to the winning combination. In the case of the BB game, a small role game with an upper limit of 30 times and a bonus game that is performed on the condition that a replay role in the small role game is won are performed. In the case of the RB game, a game corresponding to the bonus game in the BB game is played only once.

  In the counter update process (S5), the values of the counters such as the random number counter 23b and the effect lottery counter 23f are updated. In each process (S6), processes other than those described above are executed. After the end of each process, the process proceeds to S2, and the processes of S2 to S7 are repeated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the change start process (S3). In this variation start process (S3), when it is determined that the start switch 8a is turned on in the maximum bet state in which three medals have been inserted, the winning combination is selected based on the value of the random number counter 23b at that time. Each flag is set accordingly, and each reel L, M, R is started.

  In the change start process (S3), first, it is determined whether or not the maximum bet is made, that is, whether or not three medals are inserted (S11). If the result of determination is that the maximum bet has been made (S11: Yes), it is then determined whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 8a has been detected (S12). If the start signal of the start switch 8a is detected (S12: Yes), it is the timing when the player has operated the start lever 8, and at this timing, the value of the random number counter 23b is shown as a winning combination lottery. A combination is determined (S13).

  In the process of S13, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “BB” (S13: “BB”), the BB establishment flag 23c is turned on (S14), and the process proceeds to S16. Also, in the process of S13, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “RB” (S13: “RB”), the RB establishment flag 23d is turned on (S15), and the process proceeds to S16. To do.

  In the process of S16, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is “127” or less (S16). If the value is not “127” or less (S19: No), the start lottery for the start effect is lost, and the left, middle, and right reel stepping motors 28 are driven and the reels L, M, and R are moved. A normal start sound command for outputting a normal start sound to the sub control board S is transmitted (S18), and the fluctuation start process (S3) is terminated.

  Here, the effect lottery counter 23f can take a value of “256” in total from “0” to “255” as described above. For this reason, the probability that the value of the effect lottery counter 23f becomes “127” or less in the process of S16 and the start effect execution condition is satisfied is “0.5” (ie, 2) obtained by dividing “128” by “256”. 1). Accordingly, the start effect is executed with a probability of half each of the games in which the big bonus and the regular bonus are established.

  If the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is “127” or less in the process of S16 (S16: Yes), the execution condition of the start effect is established, and the player is set as the start effect based on the value of the effect lottery counter 23f at that time. The number of start operations that require an operation is drawn. If the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is an even number in the process of S21 (S21: No), “2” is written in the start operation counter 23g (S22), and this variation start process (S3) is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is an odd number in the process of S21 (S21: Yes), “3” is written in the start operation counter 23fg (S23), and the fluctuation stop process is terminated.

  Here, when the value of the start operation counter 23g is updated and the start effect is executed, the processes of S17 and S18 such as starting the reels L, M, and R to start changing the symbols are skipped. Therefore, even if the player performs a start operation on the start lever 8, the state of the symbol does not start, and the player can recognize that the state is different from the normal state.

  In the process of S13, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is any one of “money box”, “bell”, “water bottle”, or “cherry” (S13: “small role” or “replay role”) The small combination establishment flag 23e corresponding to the establishment combination is turned on (S19), and the process proceeds to S21. If it is determined in the process of S13 that the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination have not been established, any of the established flags 23c to 23e are not updated to ON, and the process proceeds to S20. .

  In the process of S20, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is “1” or less (that is, “0” or “1”) (S20), and if the value is “1” or less (S20: Yes). ) The execution condition of the start effect is established, and the value “2” or “3” corresponding to the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is written in the start operation counter 23g (S21 to S23), and this variation start process (S3) is ended. To do. The process of S20 is a process performed at the start of a game in which a bonus combination is not established, and the start effect is executed with a probability of 1/128 at the start of the game. In other words, the execution condition of the start effect is established with a probability of one half for a game in which a bonus combination is established, while it is lower for a game in which a bonus combination is not established than in a game in which the combination is established. Since it is established with a probability that is 1/128 of the probability, when the start effect is executed, the frequency of transition to the bonus game is increased after that a bonus combination is won. Therefore, the execution of the start effect suggests a winning combination to the player, and the player can expect a transition to the bonus combination by executing the start effect. It should be noted that the start condition execution condition does not necessarily have to be established with the above-described probability. By varying the probability that the execution condition of the start effect is satisfied, the execution frequency and the degree of expectation for the transition to an advantageous gaming state can be changed.

  In the process of S20, if the value of the effect lottery counter 23f is not “1” or less (S20: No), the process proceeds to S17. In this case, as in a normal slot machine, the change of the symbol is started by one start operation to the start lever 8.

  If the maximum bet is not made in the process of S11 (S11: No), and if the ON signal of the start switch 8a is not detected in the process of S12 (S12: No), the third start lever as the start effect The start effect process for starting the change of the symbol is executed by the start operation to 8 (S30), and the change start process (S3) is ended.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, one game is always performed with three medals inserted, and in the state where three medals are not inserted, The processes of S12 to S23 such as lottery and starting of reels L, M, and R are skipped by the process of S11. Further, when the ON signal of the start switch 8 is detected and the processes after S13 are performed, the bet number becomes “0” in each process (see FIG. 6, S6) performed after the change start process (S3). In the next fluctuation start process (S3) performed after the bet number is set to “0”, the maximum bet is not made in the process of S11.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the start effect process (S26) performed in the fluctuation start process (S3). In the start effect process (S30), when the start effect is executed and the start operation for the first start lever 8 is not started, the change of the symbols is not started without rotating the reels L, M, and R. This is a process for starting the variation of the symbol by the subsequent starting operation.

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the starting operation counter 23g is “1” or more (S31). If it is not “1” or more (S31: No), the processing after S32 is skipped and the starting effect processing ( S30) is terminated. This is because if the value of the start operation counter 23g is not equal to or greater than “1”, the execution condition of the start effect is not established, and there is no need to perform the variation start process as the start effect.

  In the process of S31, if the value of the start operation counter 23g is “1” or more (S31: Yes), it is determined whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 8a is detected (S32), and the ON signal is detected. If so (S32: Yes), the value of the start operation counter 23g is decremented by "1" (S33), and then it is determined whether or not the BB establishment flag 23c is on (S34). If the BB establishment flag 23c is on in the process of S34 (S34: Yes), the process proceeds to S38.

  If the BB establishment flag 23c is off in the process of S34 (S34: No), the establishment combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b at the timing when the start lever 8 is operated is determined (S35). When it is determined that “BB” is established in the process of S35 (S35: “BB”), the BB establishment flag 23c is turned on (S36), and the process proceeds to S38. On the other hand, if it is determined that “RB” is established, the RB establishment flag 23d is turned on (S37), and the process proceeds to S38. If the bonus combination is not established (S35: “Other”), the process proceeds to S38 without updating the states of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d. Through the processing from S34 to S37, even at the timing when the start lever 8 is operated for the second time or later, the bonus combination is drawn based on the same conditions for establishing the first bonus combination, and the bonus combination is established. If so, the states of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d are updated. Therefore, the lottery method for starting operations for a plurality of start levers 8 can be complicated, and in this embodiment, the player has more opportunities for a bonus game than the lottery based on one starting operation. The lottery can be varied.

  Note that the processing from S34 to S37 is not necessarily performed and may be omitted. Generally, in a slot machine, a lottery is performed at the timing of a start operation with respect to a start lever, and an execution of an entertainment effect, a winning combination, and the like are determined. Also in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the processes from S34 to S37 are omitted. Thus, it is possible to follow the same lottery method as before. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lottery conditions from changing due to the addition of a game for starting the variation of the symbol on the basis of a plurality of start operations, and the probability of occurrence of a bonus game as usual (the formation of a role) It is possible to provide a slot machine according to the rate) with the same control as before. Further, a process for turning off the RB establishment flag 23d is provided between the process of S35 and the process of S36. When the BB establishment flag 23c is turned on, there is a regular bonus (RB) combination established by the previous start operation. Alternatively, the RB combination may be invalidated and a big bonus (BB) combination may be established instead of the RB combination.

  In the process of S38, it is determined whether or not the value of the starting operation counter 23g subtracted by the process of S33 is “1” or more (S38), and if the value is “1” or more (S38: Yes). Since it is necessary to wait for the start operation again, the start effect process (S30) is terminated without starting each reel L, M, R.

  If the value of the start operation counter 23g is less than “1” in the process of S38, that is, “0” (S38: No), the predetermined number of times (three or four times) selected when the start lever 8 is selected for the first start operation. ) Operation timing. In this case, the left, middle and right reel stepping motors 28 are driven to start the reels L, M and R (S39), and whether or not the BB establishment flag 23c or the RB establishment flag 23d is on. If one of the flags 23c and 23d is ON (S40: Yes), a special start sound command is transmitted to the sub control board S (S41), and the start effect process (S30) is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if none of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d is on in the process of S40 (S40: No), a normal start sound command is transmitted to the sub control board S (S42), and then the start effect process (S30) is performed. finish.

  In the process of S32, if the start signal of the start switch 8a is not detected (S32: No), the player is waiting for the second and subsequent start operations, and therefore the value of the start operation counter 23g is updated. The start effect process (S26) is terminated without starting each reel L, M, R.

  Here, when the sub control board S receives the special start sound command, the sub control board S has a fluctuation start sound effect of “pirone” having a pitch higher than that when the normal start sound command is received at the timing of starting the reel change. Is output from the speaker 17. Since the special start sound command is transmitted only when one of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d is turned on by the processing of S41, the special start sound is always accompanied with the third start operation in the start effect. The bonus combination has been established, so that it is possible to add a game property that allows the player to be sure that the bonus combination has been established in advance. Note that it is not always necessary to configure the special start sound command to be transmitted only when one of the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d is on, and the processing of S40 to S42 is omitted and the start effect is executed. A special start sound command may always be transmitted at the start of fluctuation in.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the change stop process (S4). In the fluctuation stop process (S4), the rotation of each reel L, M, R corresponds to the winning combination selected in the fluctuation start process (S3) due to the stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. This is a process for stopping at the stop position.

  In this variation stop process (S4), it is first determined whether or not at least one reel L, M, R is rotating (S51). If any of the reels L, M, and R are stopped as a result of the determination (S51: No), this variation stop processing (S4) is ended because the state is waiting for the symbol variation start. On the other hand, if at least one of the reels L, M, and R is rotating (S51: Yes), the symbols are changing. Next, the stop switches 9L and 9L corresponding to the rotating reels L, M, and R are next. It is determined whether or not the 9M and 9R ON signals are detected (S52).

  If it is determined that the on signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R is not detected in the process of S52 (S52: No), it is necessary to continue the state of waiting for the stop operation for the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. Therefore, in order to rotate the reels L, M, and R as they are, the processing after S53 is skipped, and the variation stop processing (S4) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that an on signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R corresponding to any of the rotating reels L, M, R is detected (S52: Yes), the player is rotating the reels L, This is the timing when the stop operation for M and R is performed. In this case, it is determined whether the BB establishment flag 23c or the RB establishment flag 23d is on (S53). If any of the bonus establishment flags 23c, 23d is on (S53: Yes), the same bonus is determined. In order to align the symbols on the activated lines 6a to 6e, the reel that has been stopped is stopped according to the bonus establishment table 22a corresponding to the flags 23c and 23d that are turned on (S54), and the process proceeds to S61. .

  If neither the BB establishment flag 23c nor the RB establishment flag 23d is turned on in the processing of S53 (S53: No), next, whether any small combination establishment flag 23e including a replay combination is turned on. Is determined (S55). If any one of the small combination establishment flags 23e is turned on (S55: Yes), the reel that has been stopped is stopped according to the small combination establishment table 22b corresponding to the turned small combination establishment flag 23e (S56). The process proceeds to S61. On the other hand, if none of the small combination establishment flags 23e is turned on (S55: No), the reels L, M, R are stopped according to the minimum movement loss table 22c (S57), and the process proceeds to S61.

  In the process of S61, it is determined what number of reels the stopped reel is stopped (S61). If it is the first or second reel stop (S61: "first" or "second"), this fluctuation stop process (S4) is terminated without performing the process of S62. In the process of S61, if it is the third reel stop (S61: “third”), it is the timing when all the reels L, M, and R are stopped, so that a winning combination such as a bonus combination or a small combination is determined. And after performing the winning determination process which performs the process based on the determination (S62), this fluctuation | variation stop process (S4) is complete | finished.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the winning determination process (S62) executed in the variation stop process (S4). In the winning determination process (S62), first, it is confirmed whether a bonus combination (“BB” or “RB”) is won (S71). If the bonus combination is won (S71: Yes), data corresponding to the winning bonus combination is written to the status flag 23a (S72), and a bonus establishment flag (BB establishment flag 23c or RB establishment flag 23d corresponding to the bonus combination is written). Is turned off (S73). Thereafter, after a medal payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination (S74), the small combination establishment flag 23e is turned off (S75), and the winning determination process (S77) is ended. On the other hand, if it is confirmed in the process of S71 that the bonus combination is not winning (S71: No), only the small role establishment flag 23e is turned off (S75), and the winning determination process (S65) is terminated. .

  Here, by the processing of S75, the small role establishment flag 23e is turned off for each game, while the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d are not turned off unless a bonus combination is won. As a result, if a bonus combination is established, the value given by the bonus combination is carried over to the next game even if the bonus combination is not won, and the benefit of the bonus game established with a low probability compared to the small combination is obtained. The player can be surely enjoyed.

  Next, game contents in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference mainly to FIG. First, the player inserts three medals from the medal slot 10, or presses the bet switch 11 to place the credited medals into the max bet state, and then tilts the start lever 8 to perform the starting operation.

  The starting operation for the start lever 8 in the maximum bet state is detected by the main control board C as the establishment of the lottery condition (FIG. 7, S11: Yes, S12: Yes), and the winning combination lottery using the random number counter 23b is performed. After that, the reels L, M, and R are rotated to start changing the symbols. Here, there is a process for invalidating a stop operation (not shown) until 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the symbol variation, and there is a period during which the variation does not stop even if the stop operation is performed.

  When the player performs a stop operation by pressing the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R after 4.1 seconds from the start of the change, the change stop process (see FIG. 9) of the main control board C is caused due to the operation. The rotation of the reel by the stepping motor 28 is stopped, and the fluctuation of the pattern is stopped. The symbols that stop on the effective lines 6a to 6e of the front panel 3 by the stop operation on the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are generated by the random number counter 23b by the stop position determination tables 22a to 22c stored in the ROM 22 of the main control board C. When a symbol indicating a winning combination of bonus combination or small combination is stopped on any of the active lines 6a to 6e, the medal is given to the player as a game value to be given to the medal outlet 14 based on the lottery result of the winning combination. Or the remaining number of credit medals is added.

  Here, at the time of starting operation with respect to the start lever 8 in the maximum bet state, an execution lottery for starting effects is performed. Specifically, when the start signal of the start switch 8a by the start operation to the start lever 8 is detected by the control of the main control board C (FIG. 7, S12: Yes), the lottery is performed together with the lottery of the winning combination. Based on different conditions depending on whether or not the bonus combination has been established, it is determined whether or not the execution condition for the start effect has been established. If it is determined that the execution condition for the start effect is not satisfied, the variation of the symbol is started on the condition that one start operation for the start lever 8 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution condition for the start effect is satisfied, “2” or “3” is written in the start operation counter 23g, and the start for the start lever 8 is started by the start effect process (S30) shown in FIG. The pattern change is started on condition that the operation is performed three times or four times in total. Since the execution conditions of the start effect are switched according to the lottery result of the winning combination, the number of start operations with respect to the start lever 8 necessary for the start of symbol fluctuation and the winning combination (in this embodiment, the bonus combination) Is established).

  When the start effect is executed, the player recognizes that the change is not started by the start operation for the first start lever 8 in the max bet state. At this time, the player thinks that the start operation for the start lever 8 has been missed, and executes the second start operation more specifically than the first. If the player performs the third or fourth start operation while noticing that the state is different from the normal state because the variation is not started yet, the variation is started. After the start of the change, the bonus combination is won with a high probability and the medals are paid out, so that the player recognizes that repeating his / her actions was one kind of entertainment effect. Unlike a normal game, it is possible to expect the winning of a bonus combination based on repetition of its own operation (starting operation), so that it is difficult to overlook the execution of the entertainment effect.

  In addition, a player who knows that there are multiple start operations as a start effect may be a start operation error or a start effect that can be expected to establish a bonus combination at the time of the first start operation. Be aware of whether the game involves production. That is, if variation is not started in the second start operation, it is a start effect and a bonus combination can be expected. Therefore, the second start operation is performed while hoping that the variation does not start. If the change does not start even after the second start operation, the game is started by performing the final third start operation while expecting a bonus combination and expecting a bonus combination. On the other hand, when the change is started by the second start operation, the player is discouraged by recognizing that the game is not accompanied by a start effect and is not a normal game with no expectation for winning the bonus combination. . Thus, the player's expectation for winning the bonus combination is completely different depending on whether or not the change is started immediately after the second start operation. For this reason, the second starting operation is when the tension that determines the profits that are subsequently reduced increases. Therefore, it is possible to intentionally generate a hot point that focuses on the player's consciousness, which increases the fun of the game.

  In particular, the start operation performed on the start lever 8 is performed every time a game is played, and the number of start operations changes in association with the establishment of the bonus combination. Therefore, it is possible to easily show the player that the game is in a special state that is different from the normal state due to a change in his / her actions during the game, and even a player who is unfamiliar with the game is interested. The execution of the production can be easily recognized.

  Further, when the main control board C starts the change of the symbol by the start effect process (see FIG. 8), the random number at the timing at which the second and subsequent start operations are detected by the processes from S35 to S37 in FIG. Based on the value of the counter 23b, a lottery (bonus lottery) for turning on the bonus combination establishment flags 23c and 23d is performed. For this reason, a lottery result different from the lottery performed based on the timing of the first start operation (the process of S13 in FIG. 7) may occur by a plurality of start operations, and the start operation performed on the start lever 8 The number of times changes in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means. On the other hand, the control for stopping the symbol indicating the formation of the bonus combination as a condition for paying out a large number of medals on the active lines 6a to 6e is the variable stop shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the states of the bonus combination formation flags 23c and 23d. Since it is performed by the process (S4), the payout of medals as the game value is also corresponding to the result of the bonus lottery. Therefore, in a game with a start effect with a large number of start operations, two or more bonus lotteries are performed in one game performed by one bet, and the opportunity to shift to a bonus game increases. Therefore, in the game with a plurality of start operations, the chances for establishing a bonus combination are increased, and the fun of the game by the start effect can be enhanced.

  Here, in recent years, the control content of various gaming machines represented by slot machines has also become an important factor in selecting gaming machines for players to play, and from gaming machine manufacturers and publishers, Various control details have been published. For this reason, for the player who knows the lottery method that lottery is performed for each of the start operations of a plurality of times, the timing of the second and subsequent start operations also has a sense of tension as an important operation for acquiring the bonus game. You can make it. Therefore, the repetitive starting operation is not simply a digestion operation, but the player can be tense as a starting operation related to the game value, and the participation consciousness for the game can be increased.

  In addition, the game state transitions to the bonus game on condition that the value of the random number counter 23b is performed at the timing indicating the establishment of the bonus combination at any one of the first and second starting operations. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same kind of bonus game is applied to the second and subsequent starting operations while adding the conventional playability of transitioning to the bonus game by the first starting operation with respect to the change start. The player can be expected to make a transition to the game, and various games can be added to enhance the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, the process of S13 in FIG. 7 for determining the value of the random number counter 23b for the first starting operation and the process of S35 in FIG. 8 for determining the value of the random number counter 23b for the second and subsequent starting operations are the bonus roles. The conditions for switching the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d to on and transitioning to the bonus game are the same for the first start operation and the second and subsequent start operations. ing. Therefore, in the lottery control for the second and subsequent start operations, the lottery control for the first start operation can be completely diverted, and the control program in the case of performing the lottery corresponding to the timing of the plurality of start operations There are cases where the development can be simplified and the required performance of a device for storing programs, tables, etc. can be reduced by repeating the same process. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress an increase in cost when lottery is performed in association with a plurality of start operations.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of start operations required for the start of fluctuation is set once by the change start process (S3) of FIG. 7 based on only the timing at which execution of the first start operation is detected. And 4 times. For this reason, the number of start operations is determined based on the timing at which the first start operation is performed, and control for determining the number of start operations is not required at the second and subsequent start operations. Therefore, compared to the case where a lottery is performed for each increase in the number of start operations, a game is added that allows the number of start operations to be changed to multiple types while simplifying the control required for the second and subsequent start operations. can do.

  Furthermore, since the number of start operations required for the start of variation in the game accompanied by the start effect is selected from the two types of 3 times and 4 times by the process of S21 in FIG. The pattern change is started on the condition of the starting operation. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the more the number of start operations, the greater the chance of transition to the bonus game. Therefore, the start operation required for the start of variation is not limited to just one or three. The player's consciousness can also be directed to the number of times, and the gameability in which the lottery for the transition to the bonus game is performed for a plurality of start operations can be enhanced.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a case is set in which the variation of the symbol is started by three start operations in the start effect. The symbol change is started based on the three start operations. The player recognizes that the change does not start by the first start operation, and the player is aware of the increase in the number of operations by the second start operation. If the change continues after that, the final start operation of the third time increases the expectation for winning the bonus combination, and then the stop operation is performed to stop the symbol intended by the player Can be aimed.

  Here, in the so-called reach that shows the formation of a bonus combination with a stop symbol, it is necessary to confirm the formation of the bonus combination based on the stop symbol of one game and then insert a further medal. Winning occurs. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, since it is possible to confirm the formation of the bonus combination and the game aiming for the bonus combination in one game, it is useless for the player with consumption of medals. It is possible to reduce the number of games that become, and to reduce the player's dissatisfaction.

  In this embodiment, the number of start operations required to start the fluctuation as the start effect is set to 1, 3, and 4. However, the number of start operations is limited to these numbers. In addition, the number of types may be further increased to 4 or more, or vice versa.

  In addition, it is a condition that the value of the random number counter 23b is performed at a timing indicating the establishment of a small role such as “money box” or “water bottle” in any one of the first and second starting operations. The small combination may be established, and the process of S19 shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the process of S35 of FIG. 8, and the small combination establishment flag 23e is switched on also by the second and subsequent starting operations. You may do it. In this case, the process of S13 in FIG. 7 for determining the value of the random number counter 23b for the first start operation and the process of S35 in FIG. 8 for determining the value of the random number counter 23b for the second and subsequent start operations are different. Although it is preferable that the determination is made according to the same condition for the establishment of the small role, the determination may be made by setting different conditions.

  Here, if a small combination is established also by the second and subsequent starting operations, a plurality of types of combinations may be established in one game. In this case, it is preferable to establish a winning combination having the highest value (for example, one winning combination having a large number of payout medals when a plurality of winning combinations are established). According to the game value including the number of medals paid out and the subsequent game state, “BB”, “RB”, “money box”, “bell”, “cherry”, “water bottle” are ordered in advance in order, The main control board C is caused to perform control such as stopping the stop symbol indicating the winning of the winning combination having the highest value in the game on the active line and paying out a medal corresponding to the winning combination. By making the most valuable combination a winning combination, it is possible to return the highest profit to the player who won the winning combination, and to add a game characteristic that is easy for a player who knows the lottery method. Can do.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment described above, the number of start operations required to start the change is determined at the timing of the first start operation that detects the ON signal of the start switch 8a at the beginning of the game. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the number of start operations required for the start of fluctuation is determined by lottery not only at the timing of the first start operation but also at the timing of the second start operation. Further, in the first embodiment described above, the lottery is performed under the same conditions for the first lottery winning lottery condition and the second and subsequent bonus winning lottery conditions. In the embodiment, the first lottery and the second and subsequent lotteries are performed based on different conditions. In the following, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine of the second embodiment. The ROM 122 and the RAM 123 of the main control board C are partially different from the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, and the other configuration is the same as that of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment. In the ROM 122 of the main control board C in the second embodiment, programs of flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 are stored. Details of changes to the program of the first embodiment will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the RAM 123 of the main control board C, in addition to the same flags 23a, 23c to 23e and random number counter 23b as the RAM 23 in the first embodiment, an effect lottery counter 123f, a step counter 123g, a release lottery counter 123h, and a bonus A savings memory 123i and a chance remaining number counter 123j are provided.

  The effect lottery counter 123f is a counter used for the lottery execution of the entertainment effect, similar to the effect lottery counter 23f of the first embodiment, and the upper limit value updated for the effect lottery counter 23f of the first embodiment is different. It is. The effect lottery counter 123f of the second embodiment is updated by incrementing one by one from “0 to 99” in the order of the counter update process (S5) shown in FIG. 6 and reaches “0” again after reaching the maximum value (ie 99). Is returned.

  The step counter 123g is a counter for storing the number of start operations when the start effect is executed. The value of the step counter 123g is written as “1” when the start effect execution condition is satisfied by the lottery performed at the timing when the start lever 8 is first operated in one game, and at the timing of the second start operation. “2” is written when a third start operation is requested by the lottery performed. In addition, the value of the step counter 123g is set to “0” at the timing when the variation of the symbol is started after the execution condition of the start effect is established.

  The release lottery counter 123h is a counter for drawing whether or not to start the bonus game (release the bonus game) based on the establishment of the bonus combination, and is “0” by the counter update process (S5) shown in FIG. It is updated by adding one by one within the range of “˜5”, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 5), it is returned to “0” again. In the slot machine according to the second embodiment, even if a lottery (internal lottery) based on the value of the random number counter 23b is won and a bonus combination of “BB” or “RB” is established, the “BB” or “ The occurrence of winning for the establishment of “RB” is shifted (stored). If the value of the release lottery counter 123h acquired at the timing when the start condition is satisfied and the third start operation is performed is the specific value ("2" or less), the shifted order Then, the game proceeds to a bonus game “BB” or “RB”.

  The bonus savings memory 123i is a memory for storing the number and order of the shifted “BB” or “RB”. When the value of the random number counter 23b acquired at the timing of the first starting operation is a value indicating “BB” or “RB”, a value corresponding to the bonus (in the case of “BB”, “2”, “ In the case of “RB”, “1”) is sequentially written in the bonus saving memory 123i (see FIG. 12, S101 and S102). Conversely, when the value of the release lottery counter 123h acquired at the timing of the third start operation in the start effect is “2” or less, the data stored at the head of the bonus saving memory 123i is used. In addition, one of the bonus combination establishment flags 23c and 23d is turned on, and the data stored in the bonus saving memory 23c is shifted one by one to the head side to erase the data stored at the head ( (See FIG. 14). For this reason, after winning the lottery based on the third start operation in the start effect, the BB game or the RB game is awarded to the player in the order in which “BB” or “RB” is established in the game so far.

  The remaining chance counter 123j is a counter for storing whether or not the number of fluctuations (games) accompanied by the start effect performed after the bonus game is equal to or less than a predetermined number. In the remaining chance counter 123j, “5” is written when a bonus combination is won (see S141 in FIG. 15). During the period in which the remaining chance counter 123j is “1” or more, the execution condition for the start effect is established with a higher probability than in other periods, and the remaining chance counter 123j is set each time the execution condition for the start effect is satisfied. The value of is subtracted by “1”. As a result, after the bonus game is over, the start effect execution conditions are established with high probability until five start effects are executed. The player can have a sense of expectation for a plurality of start operations associated with the execution of the start effect, especially after the bonus game is over, and the player has a sense of expectation and has monotonous game characteristics. Can be wiped off.

  Next, the variation start process (S100) will be described with reference to FIG. This variation start process (S100) is performed in the main process of the main control board C instead of the variation start process (S3) of the first embodiment, and the variation start process (S3) of the first embodiment. On the other hand, the process from S101 to S108 and the start effect process (S120) are different.

  When the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter is “BB” or “RB” in the process of S13, data corresponding to the winning combination is added to the end of the data in the bonus savings memory 123i. Specifically, if “BB” is established (S13: “BB”), “2” is added to the end of the data stored in the bonus saving memory 123i (S101), and “RB” is established. (S13: “RB”), “1” is added to the end of the data in the bonus savings memory 123i. If it is determined in the process of S13 that “small role” or “replay role” is established (S13: “small role” or “replay role”), the small role establishment flag 23e corresponding to the established role is turned on (S103). , If it is determined to be “losing” (S13: “losing”), the processing from S101 to S103 is skipped.

  In the process of S104, it is determined whether or not the value of the chance remaining counter 123j is “1” or more (S104). If it is not “1” or more (S104: No), is the value of the effect lottery counter 123f “7”? Judgment is made (S107). Then, only when the value is “7”, “1” is written to the step counter 123g as the establishment condition of the start effect is established (S108), and then the second and subsequent start operations are performed in the process of S120. Initiate fluctuations based on Since the value of the effect lottery counter 123f can take 100 values in the range of “0 to 99”, the probability that the value is “7” is 1/100, and in normal times, the probability is 1/100. Execution conditions for the start effect are established. If it is determined in the process of S107 that the value of the effect lottery counter 123f is a value other than “7” (S107: No), the process is started based on one start operation by the processes after S17.

  When it is determined that the value of the remaining chance counter 123j is “1” or more in the process of S104 (S104: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the effect lottery counter 123f is “19” or less (S105). ), When it is determined that the value is not equal to or less than “19” (S105: No), the variation is started based on one start operation by the processing after S17.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S105 that the value of the effect lottery counter 123f is equal to or less than “19” (S105: Yes), the execution condition of the start effect is satisfied. Since there are 20 values including “0” in the value of the effect lottery counter 123f that can take 100 values, the execution condition of the start effect is established with a probability of 1/5. Since the value of the remaining chance counter 123j is set to “1” or more during a certain period after the bonus game, after the bonus game, the conditions for executing the start effect are easily established, and the lottery at the timing of the third start operation is won. In this case, since the gaming state shifts to the bonus game, the gaming state easily shifts to the bonus game corresponding to the ease with which the execution condition of the start effect is established, and the gameability that the bonus game is likely to occur continuously is increased. Can be added.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the start effect process (S120) performed in the variation start process (S100) of FIG. In the start effect process (S120), a process according to the value of the step counter 123g is performed at the timing when the ON signal of the start switch 8a is detected.

  First, it is determined whether or not an on signal of the start switch 8a is detected (S121). If the on signal is not detected, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if an ON signal is detected (S121: Yes), each process according to the value of the step counter 123g is performed.

  If it is determined in step S122 that the value of the step counter 123g is “0” (S122: “0”), the start condition is not satisfied, so the second and subsequent start operations are executed. The processing after S123 is skipped to be ignored, and this processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S122 that the value of the step counter 123g is “1” (S122: “1”), it is determined whether the value of the release lottery counter 123h is “1” or less (S123). If it is 1 ”or less (S123: Yes),“ 2 ”is written in the value of the step counter 123g (S124), assuming that the execution condition of the start effect with three start operations is satisfied (S124), and this process is terminated. The release lottery counter 123h can take six values from “0” to “5”, and the value is “1” or less because there are two values “0” and “1”. At the timing of the start operation, the start effect execution condition with three start operations is established with a probability of one third obtained by dividing two by six.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S123 that the value of the release lottery counter 123h is not less than “1” (ie, “2” or more) (S123: No), a normal start sound command is transmitted to the sub-control board S to Is output (S125), the value of the step counter 123g is set to “0” (S126), and the variation of the symbol is further started (S127). Fluctuation is started in the second start operation with a normal start sound, and the player recognizes that the third start operation opportunity is not present in the current game and that the player has lost the lottery for the bonus game.

  If it is determined in step S122 that the value of the step counter 123g is “2” (S122: “2”), it is determined whether the value of the release lottery counter 123h is “2” or less (S128). Is not “2” or less (ie, “3” or more) (S128: No), the process proceeds to S125. Fluctuation started at the third start operation with a normal start sound, and the player said that the third start operation opportunity was in this game, but was lost in the lottery for the bonus game recognize.

If it is determined in the process of S128 that the value of the release lottery counter 123g is equal to or smaller than “2” (S128: Yes), the bonus for setting the transition to the bonus game is determined based on the winning lottery of the saved bonus combination. A setting process is performed (S129).
Since the value of the release lottery counter 123h that can take 6 values is “2” or less is “0”, “1”, “2”, the bonus game at the timing of the third start operation The transition condition to is established with a probability of half that three is divided by six. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the process of S126, and the variation of the symbol is started at the timing of the third start operation.

  Next, the bonus setting process (S129) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the bonus setting process (S129) performed in the start effect process (S120) of FIG. In the bonus setting process (S129), first, it is determined whether either the BB establishment flag 23c or the RB establishment flag 23d is already turned on (S131). As a result of the confirmation, if both the BB establishment flag 23c and the RB establishment flag 23d are not turned on (S131: No), next, the data stored at the head of the bonus saving memory 123i is confirmed (S132). ).

  As a result of the confirmation, if the data stored at the top of the bonus savings memory 123i is “2” (S132: “2”), the bonus combination that has been established for the first time and has not yet been granted is “BB”. Is. For this reason, the BB establishment flag 23c indicating the establishment of “BB” is turned on (S133), the data in the bonus saving memory 123i is shifted by 1 byte to each smaller address side, and the leading data is deleted (S135). Further, a special start sound command is transmitted to the sub-control board S, and this bonus setting process (S129) is terminated. Thereby, the change is started by the third start operation with a special start sound, and the player recognizes that the transition to the bonus game is confirmed by the third start operation.

  On the other hand, if the data stored at the top of the bonus savings memory 123i is “1” (S132: “1”), the bonus combination that has been established for the first time and has not yet been granted is “RB”. is there. In order to give this “RB”, the RB establishment flag 23d is turned on (S134), and the process proceeds to S135.

  Further, when the data stored at the head of the bonus saving memory 123i is the end code of the memory, that is, when neither the data “BB” nor “RB” is stored in the bonus saving memory 23c. (S132: “end code”), since the condition for establishing the bonus combination based on the value of the random number counter 23b is not established in advance, a normal start sound command is transmitted to the sub control board S (S137), and this bonus is determined. The setting process (S14) is terminated. The processing of S133 to S136 for setting the transition to the bonus game is skipped, and fluctuation is started by the third start operation with a normal start sound. The player recognizes that although there was an opportunity for the third start operation in the current game, he was lost in the lottery for the bonus game.

  In the process of S131, if the BB establishment flag 23c or the RB establishment flag 23d has already been turned on (S131: Yes), a start effect with three start operations is performed in the previous game and a bonus combination This is a case where the bonus combination release condition is satisfied again in a state where the release condition is satisfied but the prize has not yet occurred. In this case, the processing of S132 to S136 is skipped in order to prevent erasing of the data indicating the formation of one bonus combination stored in the bonus saving memory 123i with the bonus combination remaining unassigned. The process proceeds to S137. After the bonus setting process (S129) ends, the process proceeds to S126 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the winning determination process (S140) will be described. The winning determination process (S140) is performed in the main process (variation stop process (S4) shown in FIG. 9) of the main control board C instead of the winning determination process (S62) of the first embodiment. The process of S141 is added to the winning determination process (S62) of the first embodiment.

  When the bonus combination is won (S71: Yes), “5” is written in the value of the remaining chance counter 123i (S141), and thereafter, as in the first embodiment, each flag is set according to the winning combination. Update. The value of the remaining chance counter 123i is updated in accordance with the winning of the bonus combination, and it is assumed that the conditions for executing the start effect until the start effect is performed five times after the bonus game are easily satisfied. It is possible to provide a gameability in which a bonus game is likely to occur.

  As described above, in the slot machine of the second embodiment, in order to turn on the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d for determining the transition to the bonus game, it is 1/100 corresponding to the timing of the first start operation. The lottery that is established (the process of S107 in FIG. 12) and the lottery that is established in a third (the process of S123 in FIG. 13) corresponding to the timing of the second start operation are won, and the third start operation is performed. It is a condition to win a lottery (the process of S128 in FIG. 13) that is established in half with respect to the timing. For this reason, the control is distributed to each of the timings at which the start operation is performed a plurality of times, and the lottery result based on the lottery conditions more complicated than the one lottery condition is simplified while simplifying the lottery control for each time. Can be derived. Therefore, various games can be provided based on complicated lottery conditions by a plurality of lotteries, while simplifying the control at the time of each start operation and stabilizing the control. In addition, it is not always necessary to make a transition to a bonus game as a condition for winning a lottery at each of the timings at which a plurality of start operations are performed, and a specific small role ( For example, “money box”) may be established, or the small combination establishment flag 23e for the specific small combination may be turned on under the condition of multiple winnings.

  Further, in the slot machine of the second embodiment, not only the timing at which the execution of the first start operation is detected, but also the timing at which the execution of the second start operation is detected is to make the number of start operations three times. It is a condition. For this reason, for the player, the timing of the second start operation is also related to the number of start operations, and thus is important related to the transition to the bonus game. Therefore, for the player who knows the control content for determining the number of start operations, the player can be aware of the increase in the number of operations even for the second start operation, and the participation in the game is increased. It can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, the process of updating the value of the step counter 123g (the process of S124 in FIG. 13) in order to require the third start operation for the start of symbol variation at the timing of the second start operation is the first start operation. It is performed based on a condition that is established at 1/3, which is more easily established than a probability of 1/100, in which the number of start operations is set at a plurality of times. For this reason, after the number of start operations is initially increased and two start operations are required, the number of start operations is further increased with higher probability. Therefore, a player who knows the control details for determining the number of times of starting operation cannot expect the first starting operation to be more than twice, so the player plays the game without being conscious of the starting operation more than once. If the variation is not started by the starting operation, it is easy to expect due to the gameability in which the number of the starting operations is further increased due to the establishment of simple conditions thereafter. Therefore, the awareness of the increase in the start operation can be made different between the first start operation and the second start operation, and the player can increase the number of start operations with respect to the timing of the second start operation. It is possible to further increase the attention to be directed and to increase the participation awareness for the game.

  In addition, the condition for changing the number of start operations between one time and two or more times is a lottery that is established in 1/100 corresponding to whether or not it is during a certain period after the bonus game ends (see FIG. 12) (S107) and lottery that is established in 1/5 (S105 in FIG. 12), whether or not a plurality of start operations are required changes according to the game history. To do. Therefore, after the bonus game, a game in which the number of start operations increases frequently occurs, and the player's expectation for a plurality of start operations can be concentrated in a certain period after the bonus game, It is possible to dispel monotonous game play by providing undulations to the player's expectation. Here, the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment may also be configured to change the condition for starting the variation of the symbols in accordance with the game history, requiring a plurality of start operations.

  The identification information in the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the gaming machine 1 described later corresponds to each symbol such as “7”, “money box”, “water bottle” in the above embodiment. Further, as the detection means in the gaming machine and the gaming machine 1 according to claim 1, it is determined whether or not the lottery condition for winning the combination is satisfied by checking the start switch 8 a and the ON signal of the start switch 8 a and checking the maximum bet. The processing to be performed (the processing of S11 and S12 in FIG. 7 or FIG. 12) corresponds. Further, as the lottery means, the random number counter 23b in the above embodiment and each process in the change start process for selecting the winning combination based on the value of the random number counter 23b (from S13 to S15 and S19 in FIG. 7 and from S34 in FIG. 8). Each process of S37, or each process of S13 and S101 to S108 of FIG. 12, and S122 to S129 of FIG. Further, as the stop control means, a variable stop process (the process of S4 in FIG. 9) for stopping each reel L, M, R based on each establishment table 22a-22c provided in the ROM 22 of the main control board C in the above embodiment. This corresponds to the main control board C that performs (). Further, as game value giving means, bonus game execution processing (processing of S7 in FIG. 6), medal payout processing (processing of S77 in FIG. 10 or FIG. 15) executed based on the state of the state flag 23a, and This corresponds to a hopper drive motor 29 that performs a medal payout operation in accordance with a winning combination.

  Moreover, the start lever 8 in the said Example corresponds to the game machine of Claim 1, and the starting operation means in the game machine 1. FIG. The normal starting means, the special starting means, and the operation frequency changing means correspond to the main control board C in the first and second embodiments, and the reels L, M, and R are particularly started as the normal starting means. The processing of S17 of FIGS. 7 and 12 corresponds, and the special starting means is the processing of S39 of FIG. 8 for starting the reels L, M, R at the timing when the second and subsequent starting operations are performed (second implementation). In the example, the processing of S127 in FIG. 13) corresponds to the operation number changing means corresponding to the starting operation counter 23g of the main control board C and whether or not the winning combination is a bonus combination of the starting operation counter 23g. Then, each process to turn on according to different conditions (S16, S20, S21 in FIG. 7 in the first embodiment, S104, S105, S107 in FIG. 12 in the second embodiment, FIG. 13). S123, the processes in S128) corresponds.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the number of start operations for starting the change of the symbol is changed depending on whether or not a bonus combination is established by lottery based on the value of the random number counter 23b, but the number of start operations is not necessarily changed. It is not necessary to make it correspond to the formation of the bonus combination. In a game in which a specific small role (for example, “cherry”) is established, the number of input operations may be increased, and when “BB” or “RB” is established, the establishment is stored (stocked). You may increase the frequency | count in the game with the establishment in the machine. In other words, the number of inputs for starting the change of the symbol with a higher probability than usual when it is in a special state different from normal, such as being able to transition to special games or having a high probability of transition. Anything can be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured to start or stop changing the symbol by the player's operation, but the main control board C does not require the player's operation to stop changing the symbol. Alternatively, it may be performed based only on the control of the slot machine.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the game in which the start effect execution condition is satisfied, the symbol change is not started unless the start operation is performed three times. However, the start operation is not necessarily performed three times. There is no need for a starting condition. A process (for example, between S31 and S32 in FIG. 8) for determining whether or not a predetermined time (10 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed after the first start operation is provided. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the value of the start operation counter is cleared to “0” and the process proceeds to S39 in FIG. 8, and each reel L is detected without detecting the ON signal of the start switch 8a. , M and R may be started and a change start command may be transmitted. When a predetermined time elapses after the first start operation, the reels L, M, and R start even if there is no start operation on the start lever 8 and the symbols start to change. Even if a player who does not know is playing a game, the game can be resumed promptly.

  You may implement this invention in the game machine (pachinko machine) etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  The gaming machine and modified examples of the present invention are shown below. Start operation means for performing input operation by a player, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and fluctuation for starting variation of identification information by the variable display means due to input operation to the start operation means A starting means; a detecting means for detecting execution of the input operation with respect to the starting operation means; a lottery means for performing a lottery corresponding to a time when execution of the input operation is detected by the detecting means; and a lottery by the lottery means Based on the result, stop control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means, and predetermined game when the predetermined identification information is stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means by the stop control means In a gaming machine provided with a game value providing means for adding value, the change start means performs one input operation on the start operation means. A normal starting means for starting the variation of the identification information when it is detected, and a special starting means for starting the variation of the identification information when the input operation is repeated at least twice with respect to the starting operation means. And an operation number changing means for changing the number of times of the input operation for switching the normal starting means and the special starting means to start the fluctuation of the identification information, and the lottery means includes the special starting means When the change of the identification information is started by the means, a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection time of the plurality of input operations is derived, and the stop control means is the execution detection time of the plurality of input operations. The gaming machine 1 is characterized by controlling identification information to be stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means based on a lottery result corresponding to.

  Note that in the gaming machine or the gaming machine 1 according to the first aspect, the operation frequency changing means may switch between the normal starting means and the special starting means in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means. The operation frequency changing means preferably changes the number of input operations so that the number of input operations is increased when the lottery result of the lottery means is a lottery result in which a predetermined game value is given to the player. . The player can be expected to be given a predetermined game value with the repetition of the input operation, and can be given a game approaching to an advantageous gaming state in stages by repeating his / her own operation.

  In the gaming machine 1, the lottery means performs a plurality of times when the first lottery means for deriving the lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the first input operation and the special starter means start the change of the identification information. A second lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the second and subsequent input operations among the input operations, and a predetermined lottery result is derived by the first lottery means and the second lottery A gaming machine 2 comprising game state changing means for transitioning a gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to a player on the condition that a predetermined lottery result is derived by the means.

  According to the gaming machine 2, in order for the gaming state to be changed to the special gaming state by the gaming state changing means, a predetermined lottery result is derived as a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of a plurality of input operations. Is a condition. For this reason, control is distributed to each time when multiple input operations are performed, and the lottery result based on the lottery condition that is more complicated than the one lottery condition is derived while simplifying the control for each time. can do. Therefore, various games can be provided based on complicated lottery conditions by a plurality of lotteries, while simplifying the control at the time of each start operation and stabilizing the control.

  The predetermined lottery result derived by the first lottery means in the gaming machine 2 and the predetermined lottery result derived by the second lottery means may be set in advance under the same conditions. , Each may be set in advance under different conditions. Further, the gaming machine 2 is exemplified by the slot machine in the second embodiment, the first lottery means is exemplified by the processes of S105 and S107 of FIG. 12, and the second lottery means is exemplified by the processes of S123 and S128 of FIG. The process is illustrated. In addition, the special game state includes a predetermined number of games in which a game value can be easily given before the transition (one game from the start of change to stop of the change is included in one game, and if a game value is given, the game value is also included) This means a gaming state composed of a single game. An example of the special game state is the bonus game in the above embodiment.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, the lottery means includes a first lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the first input operation, and a plurality of lottery means when the special starting means starts the variation of the identification information. Second lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the second and subsequent input operations out of the two times of the input operations, wherein the stop control means includes the first lottery means and the second lottery means The first identification information determined in advance as a necessary condition that a predetermined lottery result is derived by the above-mentioned is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means, and the game value giving means is controlled by the stop control means. A game characterized in that when the first identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means, a predetermined game value is given to the first identification information. 3.

According to the gaming machine 3 , when the first identification information is stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means, a predetermined game value is assigned to the first identification information by the game value giving means. Since the stop of the first identification information to the predetermined area is a necessary condition that the predetermined lottery result is derived by the first lottery means and the second lottery means, each execution detection time in a plurality of input operations Deriving a predetermined lottery result as a lottery result corresponding to is a necessary condition for stopping the first identification information in the predetermined area. For this reason, the control is distributed to each time when a plurality of input operations are performed, and the control at the time of each start operation is simplified to stabilize the control, and is complicated by a plurality of lotteries. A variety of games can be provided based on the lottery conditions.

  As the first identification information, the stop symbols “7” and “BAR” in the second embodiment are exemplified, and as the predetermined game value, the stop symbol “7” or “BAR” is stopped. 15 medals to be paid out in the game are illustrated.

  In the gaming machine 1, the lottery means is provided on the condition that a first lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the first input operation, and that a predetermined lottery result is derived by the first lottery means. A first state changing means for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player; and a second or subsequent input operation among the plurality of input operations when the special starting means starts to change the identification information A second lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to each execution detection time for each execution detection time, and a lottery of the first lottery means on condition that a predetermined lottery result is derived by the second lottery means A gaming machine 4 comprising second state changing means for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state regardless of the result.

  According to the gaming machine 4, the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state on condition that a predetermined lottery result is derived by either one of the first input operation and the second and subsequent input operations. Therefore, the player is expected to transition to the same type of special gaming state for the second and subsequent input operations while adding the conventional gaming property of transitioning to the special gaming state by the first input operation for the start of change. It is possible to enhance the fun of the game by adding a variety of gaming properties to the gaming machine.

  The predetermined lottery result derived by the first lottery means in the gaming machine 4 and the predetermined lottery result derived by the second lottery means may be set in advance under the same conditions. , Each may be set in advance under different conditions.

  In the gaming machine 4, the first lottery means and the second lottery means perform lottery corresponding to the execution detection timing of the input operation according to the same condition, and the second state changing means is the first state changing means, The special gaming state regardless of the lottery result by the first lottery means, provided that the same lottery result as the lottery result for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state by the state changing means is derived by the second lottery means. A gaming machine 5 characterized in that it changes the gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the lottery by the first lottery means and the second lottery means is performed according to the same conditions, and the game state is changed to the special game state by the second state changing means. The same lottery result as the transition condition to the special gaming state is derived. Therefore, in the lottery control for the second and subsequent input operations, at least a part of the lottery control for the first input operation can be used, and the control program for performing the lottery corresponding to the multiple input operation timings The increase in cost can be suppressed, for example, by reducing the required performance of a device that stores programs, tables, and the like by repeating the same process.

  “Lottery corresponding to input operation execution detection timing is performed in accordance with the same conditions” means, for example, a lottery with the same winning combination assigned to the counter update range and the counter value when using a counter. This means a case where the winning is performed, and means a lottery in which a winning combination is established with the same probability. Further, the lottery performed in accordance with the same conditions may be a lottery for the establishment of all the combinations set in the gaming machine, or may be a lottery for the establishment of some of the combinations. Further, the gaming machine 4 and the gaming machine 5 are exemplified by the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment, the processing of S13 in FIG. 7 as the first lottery means, and the processing of S35 in FIG. 8 as the second lottery means. However, the first state changing means is exemplified by the processes of S14 and S15 in FIG. 7, and the second state changing means is exemplified by the processes of S36 and S37 in FIG.

  In the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 4 or 5, the lottery means starts the change of the identification information by the first lottery means for deriving the lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the first input operation and the special starting means. And a second lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the second and subsequent input operations among the plurality of input operations, and the stop control means includes the first lottery means or the When the predetermined lottery result is derived by the second lottery means, the predetermined second identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means, and the game value giving means is the stop control means When the second identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means, a predetermined game value is given to the second identification information. Tricks machine 6.

  According to the gaming machine 6, the second identification information stops in the predetermined area on the condition that one of the first input operation and the second and subsequent input operations leads to a predetermined lottery result. A predetermined game value is given to the identification information. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to expect the same game value to be given to the second and subsequent input operations while adding the conventional gaming property in which the game value is given by the first input operation with respect to the change start. In addition, a variety of gaming properties can be added to the gaming machine to enhance the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine 6, the first lottery means and the second lottery means perform a lottery corresponding to the execution detection timing of the input operation according to the same condition, and the stop control means is the first lottery means Alternatively, when the predetermined lottery result is derived by at least one of the second lottery means, the second identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means. .

  According to the gaming machine 7, the lottery by the first lottery means and the second lottery means is performed according to the same conditions, and the second identification information is stopped in the predetermined area by the stop control means. A predetermined lottery result is derived by at least one of the second lottery means. Therefore, when performing lottery corresponding to multiple input operation timings, at least part of the lottery control for the first input operation can be diverted to the lottery for the second and subsequent input operations. The increase in cost can be suppressed, for example, by reducing the required performance of the storage device.

  In the gaming machine 6 or 7, at least two or more types of identification information having different game values given by the game value giving means are set as the second identification information, and the first lottery means and the second lottery means Is a lottery to determine whether or not to stop the two or more types of identification information in a predetermined area of the variable display means corresponding to the execution detection timing of each input operation, and the stop control means In the case where the change of the identification information is started by the starting means, the two or more types of identification information are variably displayed by the first lottery means and the second lottery means corresponding to the execution detection timing of the plurality of input operations. When a lottery to stop in a predetermined area of the means is won, one kind of identification information that gives a preferential ordered game value is stopped in the predetermined area. Game machine 8.

  According to the gaming machine 8, when a game is started to fluctuate by a plurality of input operations, when a lottery for stopping two or more types of identification information (second identification information) in a predetermined area of the variable display means is won, One type of identification information that gives a preferentially ordered high game value is stopped in a predetermined area. Therefore, in a lottery by a plurality of input operations, identification information having higher value for the player is likely to stop in a predetermined area, and the player's willingness to operate for a plurality of input operations is increased, thereby Awareness of participation can be further enhanced.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, when the special starter starts the change of the identification information, the operation number changing unit is at a detection timing of the first input operation among the plurality of input operations. The gaming machine 9 is characterized in that the number of times of the input operation for starting the change of the identification information is changed based only on the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine 9, the number of input operations required for starting the change can be changed based only on the execution detection timing of the first input operation. For this reason, the number of input operations is determined based on the time when the first input operation is performed, and control for determining the number of input operations is not required in the second and subsequent input operations. Therefore, it is possible to add a game property in which the number of input operations is changed while simplifying the control required for the second and subsequent input operations as compared to the case where a lottery is performed for an increase in the number of input operations each time. it can.

  In the gaming machine 9, the operation frequency changing means includes a frequency lottery means for selecting the number of input operations from at least two or more types based on the execution detection timing of the first input operation. The gaming machine 10 characterized in that the number of times selected by the lottery means is the number of times of the input operation for starting the variation of the identification information.

  According to the gaming machine 10, the number of input operations required for starting the change is selected from at least two or more types, so that the variation in the identification information is conditional on two or more types of input operations. Is started. Therefore, the player's consciousness can be directed not only to the consciousness of just one time or multiple times but also to the number of input operations required for the start of fluctuation. It is possible to enhance the playability of the lottery.

  The gaming machine 9 and the gaming machine 10 are exemplified by the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment provided with the processing of S21 to S23 in FIG.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, the operation number changing means sets the number of times of the input operation for starting the change of the identification information corresponding to the first execution detection timing of the input operation to one or more. A gaming machine 11 comprising: first changing means for changing the number of times of input operation; and second changing means for changing the number of times of the input operation in response to the detection timing of the second and subsequent input operations.

  According to the gaming machine 11, not only the first input operation execution detection timing but also the second and subsequent input operation execution detection timings are conditions for changing the number of input operations. The timing of the second and subsequent input operations is also related to the number of input operations, and thus becomes important related to the game value to be given. Therefore, for the player who knows the control content for determining the number of input operations, the player can be aware of the change in the number of inputs for the second and subsequent input operations. Can be further enhanced.

  The first changing means is exemplified by the process of S107 in FIG. 12 in the second embodiment, and the second changing means is exemplified by the process of S123 in FIG. 13 in the second embodiment.

  In the gaming machine 11, the second changing means increases the number of input operations based on a condition that is more easily established by the first changing means than setting the number of input operations to be a plurality of times. A gaming machine 12.

  According to the gaming machine 12, the second changing means increases the number of input operations based on a condition that is more easily established than when the first changing means sets the number of input operations to be a plurality of times. Is increased to require a plurality of input operations, the number of input operations is further increased by the second changing means with a higher probability. For this reason, a player who knows the control details for determining the number of input operations cannot expect the first input operation because it requires multiple input operations, but the first input operation does not start changing. After that, it is easy to expect due to the gameability in which the number of input operations further increases due to the establishment of simple conditions. Therefore, the awareness of the increase in input operations can be made different between the first input operation and the second and subsequent input operations, and the player directs the number of input operations to the second and subsequent input operation timings. Attention can be further increased and participation in games can be raised.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, a storage means for storing the game history over a plurality of variations is provided, and the first change means is set to different conditions according to the game history stored in the storage means. The gaming machine 13 is characterized in that the number of input operations is changed to one or more times based on the above.

  According to the gaming machine 13, since the conditions for changing the number of input operations once or multiple times by the first changing means are different according to the game history, whether multiple input operations are required or not. Kaga changes corresponding to the game history. Therefore, it is possible to frequently generate a game in which the number of input operations increases when a specific game history is reached, and to concentrate a player's expectation on a specific period for a plurality of input operations. It is possible to eliminate the monotonous game characteristics by providing a undulation to the player's expectation. The game history is a history of a game in which a single display result appears as a single game, and means a history of a game before the previous time when the change has ended, and a predetermined display result appears. Whether it is a game after the game, whether it is a fluctuation within a predetermined number of times after the predetermined condition is satisfied, or whether the number of times of winning a predetermined lottery performed for each game is greater than or equal to the predetermined number Whether or not is exemplified. Further, as the storage means, the chance remaining number counter 123j in the second embodiment is exemplified, and the game history includes a predetermined number of fluctuations that require a plurality of input operations after the bonus game in the above embodiment ends. Whether it is the following or not is exemplified.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 13, storage means for storing the number-of-times information updated corresponding to the number of input operations to the start-up operation means, and the number-of-times information stored in the storage means for the start-up operation means Update means for updating in accordance with execution of the input operation, and determining whether or not the predetermined input operation has been performed a predetermined number of times at least two or more preset based on the number of times information updated by the update means And the special starting means starts the variation of the identification information when it is determined by the frequency determination means that the input operation has been performed the predetermined number of times. Gaming machine 14.

  According to the gaming machine 14, the number-of-times information stored in the storage unit is updated by the updating unit in accordance with the execution of the input operation on the start-up operation unit, so that the input operation on the start-up operation unit is predetermined based on the number-of-times information. It can be determined whether or not the process has been repeated a number of times. Therefore, the variation of the identification information can be started by the special starting means at a timing based on the number of times information whether or not an input operation has been performed before, and various games based on a plurality of input operations can be played. Can be provided.

  In the first embodiment, the storage means, the update means, and the number determination means in the gaming machine 14 are the storage means, the start operation counter 23g of the main control board C as the storage means, and the value of the start operation counter 23g as the update means. The update process (S22 and S23 in FIG. 7 and S33 in FIG. 8) is exemplified by the process in S38 in FIG. 8 that determines whether the value of the start operation counter 23g is “1” or more as the number determination means. In the second embodiment, the step counter 123f of the main control board C as the storage means updates the value of the step counter 123f as the update means (S108 in FIG. 12 and S124 and S126 in FIG. 13). ) Illustrates the process of S122 in FIG. 13 in which the value of the step counter 123f is determined as the number determination means.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, the game machine includes a game state changing means for changing the game state to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and the input number changing means includes the game state The gaming machine 15 characterized in that the second variable means is selected with a higher probability after the game state is changed to the special game state by the changing means than before the change to the special game state.

  According to the gaming machine 15, after the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state, the second variable means is selected with higher probability than before the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state. For this reason, in the game after transitioning to the special game state, the player can repeatedly perform a predetermined input operation to start or stop the variation of the identification information. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a game property that increases the expectation of an advantageous gaming state by repeating the input operation.

  In the gaming machine 15, the input number changing means selects the second variable means with a predetermined probability before the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state, and is higher than the predetermined probability after the transition to the special gaming state. The second variable means may be selected with probability. The player may not be convinced of the transition to an advantageous gaming state even if the input operation is repeated a plurality of times, and may give a sense of excitement to the game with the suspicion that it is not a special gaming state it can.

  Further, the “special game state” in the gaming machine 15 is a state in which predetermined identification information can be stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means based on a lottery result by the lottery means, or variable based on a lottery result by the lottery means. This means a state in which a transition to a special game composed of a plurality of games in which predetermined identification information is likely to stop in a predetermined area of the display means is confirmed, or a state during the special game, and the special game in the above embodiment Examples of the state include a state in which the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d are turned on and the transition to the bonus game is confirmed. The gaming state changing means in the gaming machine 15 corresponds to the main control board C in the above embodiment, and in particular, the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d and the bonus establishment flags 23c and 23d provided in the RAM of the main control board C are provided. Each process to be turned on is exemplified.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 15, when the special starting means is selected by the input number changing means, special information different from the case where the normal starting means is selected is given to the predetermined operating means. A gaming machine comprising an output means for outputting based on an input operation.

  According to the gaming machine 16, when the second variable means is selected and a plurality of input operations are required to start or stop the fluctuation, special information is output based on a predetermined input operation. Therefore, it is possible to more easily understand the execution of the entertainment effect corresponding to the change in the number of input operations and the provision of the predetermined game value.

  As the output means, the speaker 17 in each of the above embodiments, the main control board C that performs each process of outputting the normal start sound and the special start sound by the speaker 17, and the speaker based on the instruction of the main control board C And a sub-control board S that controls the sound output. Further, the output means may be a sound control means for varying at least one of a loudspeaker that outputs sound as special information and the intensity, height, and timbre of the sound outputted by the loudspeaker according to the number of input operations. Alternatively, it may be a display control unit that changes a display device typified by an LCD or a lamp that outputs display information and a display mode of the display device according to the number of input operations. In the gaming machine 16, “output based on a predetermined input operation” means output at a predetermined timing corresponding to the input operation. It also means that the output is made after a certain time has passed since the operation.

  In the gaming machine 16, the output means outputs the special information based on the last input operation for starting or stopping the change of the identification information among the two or more input operations for the special operation means. A gaming machine 17 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine 17, the special information is output based on the start or stop of the change of the identification information. Therefore, the special is made in a state where the player is aware of the execution of the entertainment effect as the number of input operations changes. The output of information can be recognized. Therefore, the execution of the entertainment effect can be shown more easily by the output of the special information in a state where the player's expectation is enhanced.

  The gaming machine 17 includes operation determining means for determining whether or not it is the last input operation, and when the operation determining means determines that it is not the last input operation, the gaming machine 17 relates to a game synchronized with the input operation. The gaming machine is characterized in that the special information is output as information relating to a game by the output means only when the operation determination means determines that the last input operation is not performed, without outputting information.

  According to the gaming machine 18, if it is not the last input operation, information relating to the game is not output, and information synchronized with the input operation is output only for the last input operation. Therefore, special information is output from the gaming machine that has not responded to the input operation based on the start of change or the stop of change, which can further enhance the interest of the game by outputting the special information. The operation determination means in the gaming machine 18 is exemplified by the process of S38 in FIG. 8 in the first embodiment.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 18, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information variably displayed on the variable display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine 20 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 18, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, start lever). Then, the variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the information is predetermined specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 18, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and stopping the identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, a start lever). The variation display of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time is predetermined specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, A gaming machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is one Example of this invention. It is the figure which expand | deployed each reel and showed the symbol arrangement | sequence. It is the figure which showed a response | compatibility with each winning combination, a winning symbol, an acquired profit, and a winning combination rate. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed the small part formation table for water bottles which comprises a part of small part formation table. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. It is a flowchart of the change start process performed in the main process of the main control board. It is a flowchart of the start effect process performed in the fluctuation | variation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation stop process performed in the main process of a main control board. It is a flowchart of the winning determination process performed in a fluctuation | variation stop process. It is the block diagram which showed the electric constitution of the slot machine in 2nd Example. It is a flowchart of the change start process performed in the main process of the main control board in 2nd Example. It is a flowchart of the start effect process performed in the fluctuation | variation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart of the bonus setting process performed in the start effect process of FIG. It is a flowchart of the prize determination process performed in the fluctuation | variation stop process of the main control board in 2nd Example.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine (game machine)
6a-6e Effective line (predetermined area)
8 Start lever (starting operation means)
8a Start switch (part of detection means)
28 Reel stepping motor (part of variable display means)
29 Hopper drive motor (part of game value adding means)
C Main control board (lottery means, part of variable control means, stop control means)
L Left reel (part of variable display means)
M middle reel (part of variable display means)
R Right reel (part of variable display means)

Claims (4)

Start operation means for performing input operation by a player, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and fluctuation for starting variation of identification information by the variable display means due to input operation to the start operation means A starting means; a detecting means for detecting execution of the input operation with respect to the starting operation means; a lottery means for performing a lottery corresponding to a time when execution of the input operation is detected by the detecting means; and a lottery by the lottery means Based on the result, stop control means for controlling the identification information to be stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means, and predetermined game when the predetermined identification information is stopped in the predetermined area of the variable display means by the stop control means In a gaming machine equipped with a game value providing means for adding value,
The fluctuation starting means is a normal starting means for starting the fluctuation of the identification information when one input operation is performed on the starting operation means,
Special starting means for starting fluctuation of the identification information when the input operation is repeatedly performed at least twice or more with respect to the starting operation means;
An operation frequency changing means for changing the number of times of the input operation for switching the normal starting means and the special starting means to start the fluctuation of the identification information;
The lottery means derives a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the plurality of input operations when the variation of the identification information is started by the special starting means.
The gaming machine characterized in that the stop control means controls identification information to be stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means based on a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the plurality of input operations. The lottery means is advantageous to the player on the condition that the first lottery means for deriving the lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the first input operation and that the predetermined lottery result is derived by the first lottery means. A first state changing means for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state, and a timing for detecting the execution of the second and subsequent input operations among the plurality of input operations when the special starting means starts to change the identification information. The second lottery means for deriving the lottery result corresponding to each execution detection time, and the predetermined lottery result is derived by the second lottery means, regardless of the lottery result of the first lottery means. Second state changing means for transitioning the gaming state to the special gaming state,
The first lottery means and the second lottery means perform a lottery corresponding to the execution detection timing of the input operation according to the same condition,
The second state changing means may be configured so that the first lottery result is derived by the second lottery means on the condition that the first lottery result is the same as the lottery result for causing the gaming state to transition to the special gaming state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state regardless of a lottery result by the means. The lottery means includes a first lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the first input operation, and when the special starting means starts the change of the identification information among a plurality of input operations. A second lottery means for deriving a lottery result corresponding to the execution detection timing of the second and subsequent input operations;
The stop control means stops predetermined second identification information in a predetermined area of the variable display means when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the first lottery means or the second lottery means, The game value giving means gives a predetermined game value to the second identification information when the stop control means stops the second identification information in a predetermined area of the variable display means. Because
At least two or more types of identification information having different game values given by the game value giving means are set as the second identification information,
The first lottery means and the second lottery means perform a lottery on whether or not to stop the two or more types of identification information in a predetermined area of the variable display means in accordance with the detection timing of each input operation. Is,
When the special starter starts the change of the identification information, the stop controller is configured to perform the two kinds of input operations corresponding to a plurality of times when the input operation is detected by the first lottery and the second lottery. When winning the lottery to stop the above identification information in the predetermined area of the variable display means, one kind of identification information that gives a preferential game value is stopped in the predetermined area. The gaming machine according to claim 1. When the special starter starts to change the identification information, the operation frequency changing unit starts changing the identification information based only on the execution detection timing of the first input operation among the plurality of input operations. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of input operations to be changed is changed.