JP2005052484A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To draw symbols which are not disadvantageous to a player even when an operation is performed by a procedure which is different from a prescribed procedure in a specified game state. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine such as a pachinko game machine or an arrange ball machine includes a rotatable ring shape member 8 with the symbols arranged thereon; an operating part 5 to be operated by the player Y; and a stop control means 2 for performing a lot in an internal state with the establishment of a lot performance condition as an opportunity, achieving the specified game state for requesting the operation of the operating part 5 by the prescribed procedure in response to a lot result, performing control to stop the rotation of the ring shape member 8, so as to draw the corresponding symbols when the operating part 5 is operated by the prescribed procedure, and performing control to stop the rotation of the ring shape member 8, so as to draw the symbols which are not disadvantageous to the player Y in the specified game state. Consequently, even when the operation is performed by the procedure different from the prescribed procedure, the symbols not to be disadvantageous to the player Y is drawn. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including at least an annular member and an operation unit.

In a slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, a game called “Assist Time” (hereinafter simply referred to as “AT game”) that makes it easier for the player to acquire a prize by notifying the internal state. There is a type that makes this possible. In this AT game, a skilled player can obtain a lot of profits by reducing the number of missed games, but a person who is unfamiliar with the game (especially beginners etc.) cannot take a good look and often misses.
Conventionally, even if a person is unfamiliar with a game, if a stop button is operated in a predetermined order (for example, right → middle → left) during an AT game, the winning of a small role or the removal of the small role can be made possible. A reduced technique is disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a person unfamiliar with the game may not know the game method. Therefore, a technique for notifying a game method by voice (see, for example, Patent Document 2) and a technique for explaining a game by display or voice are disclosed on condition that the player operates a switch or the like. (For example, refer to Patent Document 3).
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2001-293141 (page 10-12, FIG. 3) Japanese Patent No. 2834634 (page 4-5, FIG. 5) JP 2003-62311 A (page 6-7, FIG. 11)

According to the above-described conventional technique, if the stop button is operated in a procedure different from a predetermined procedure during an AT game without being noticed by the player, a prize for a small role or the like is missed. Even if AT games are explained, it is often the case that beginners cannot understand the contents of the explanation. I couldn't play games properly if I didn't understand the contents, so I missed out on winning small roles. In any case, instead of gaining profits from AT games, the player has reduced the number of game media (so-called holding balls).
The gaming machine of the present invention is configured to be able to control to draw a symbol that is not disadvantageous to the player even if the operation is performed in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure in a specific gaming state (AT game in the above example) An object is to provide a gaming machine.

(1) Means for solving the problem (hereinafter, simply referred to as “solution means”) 1 includes an annular member 8 in which a symbol is arranged and configured to be rotatable, and an operation unit 5 that can be operated by the player Y. A lottery of an internal state triggered by the fact that the lottery execution condition is satisfied, and depending on the lottery result, realizes a specific gaming state that requires operation of the operation unit 5 in a predetermined procedure, When the operation unit 5 is operated according to the procedure, control is performed to stop the rotation of the annular member 8 so that the corresponding symbol can be drawn. When the operation unit 5 is operated according to a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the operation is performed. A gaming machine configured to perform control to stop the rotation of the annular member 8 in response to the timing of
Procedure discriminating means 3 for discriminating the operation procedure of the operation unit 5;
When the operation determination unit 3 determines that the operation unit 5 has been operated in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure in spite of the fact that the specific gaming state is realized, the pull-in control is performed according to the predetermined procedure. The gist of the present invention is to have stop control means 2 for controlling to stop the rotation of the annular member 8 so as to be able to draw a symbol that can obtain a profit that is the same or less than the profit obtained by the symbol.

The terms described in Solution 1 are interpreted as follows. The interpretation is the same for the claims and the description.
(A) The “annular member” is a member that can recognize a symbol from the outside, and is not limited to a member formed in a drum shape or a cylindrical shape, but includes a member formed in a belt shape. For example, a general slot machine is composed of three annular members as shown in FIG. 1, and the number of the annular members can be set to any number according to the model of the slot machine. The “symbol” arranged on the annular member corresponds to characters (alphanumeric characters, kanji characters, etc.), symbols, symbols, figures (characters, etc.) and the like.
(B) The “operation unit” corresponds to a predetermined number of levers, buttons, buttons, etc. (ie, any value from one to the maximum number that can be installed) that can be operated at least by the player.
(C) “Internal state” is an index indicating the directionality of a game, and usually includes a plurality of internal states for each purpose for one gaming machine.
(D) In the “lottery result”, a symbol pattern (for example, a bonus symbol, a jack-in symbol, etc.) that can be shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, or a game medium as a prize (also referred to as “prize”) is paid out. Including the internal state of the winning combination individually corresponding to the symbol pattern (for example, a small role symbol) that can be played, and the symbol pattern that the game medium cannot be paid out. Note that the game media include, for example, medals, coins, tokens, pachinko balls, and the like.
(E) “Stop” includes not only complete stop but also temporary stop. In addition, “stop” includes not only a stationary state but also a state of moving within an arbitrary distance range around the reference position.

  According to the solution means 1, when the procedure determination means 3 determines that the operation is performed in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure to be performed in the specific gaming state, the stop control means 2 is drawn and controlled by the predetermined procedure. Control is performed to draw in a symbol that can obtain a profit that is the same as or less than the profit obtained by (for example, a replay symbol that can be replayed only the next time). Compared to a case where the player Y is operated in accordance with a predetermined procedure, although the profit obtained by the player Y is the same or less, it is possible to prevent the number of game media from being greatly reduced. In the example of FIG. 1, the lottery means 1 performs a lottery in the internal state.

(2) The solution means 2 is the gaming machine described in the solution means 1, and the stop control means 2 performs a control for drawing in when the operation unit 5 is operated in a predetermined procedure, and the predetermined procedure. The gist is to perform the control to stop the rotation of the annular member 8 by assigning the same internal state to the symbol that performs the control to be pulled in when the operation unit 5 is operated in a different procedure.

  According to the solution 2, control is performed to draw a symbol assigned with the same internal state as in the case of a predetermined procedure, regardless of the procedure performed in a specific gaming state. Therefore, even if a person unfamiliar with the game does not know (or mistakenly) and operates with a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the profit equivalent to the operation with the predetermined procedure or the player Y becomes extremely disadvantageous. It is possible to obtain a profit that is not necessary.

(3) The solution means 3 is the gaming machine described in the solution means 1 or 2, and when the stop control means 2 determines that the operation unit 5 is operated in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, The gist is to vary the design to be controlled so as to be retractable.

  According to the solving means 3, the operation pattern performed in a predetermined procedure is determined in advance, and the number of operation patterns that can be performed in other procedures is large. For example, in the operation unit 5 including three stop buttons (that is, a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button), it is assumed that a predetermined procedure is operated in the order of right stop button → middle stop button → left stop button. There are 5 different procedures. Therefore, according to the operation pattern performed by the player Y, the stop control means 2 changes the drawing-in control pattern. Thereby, the player Y can obtain a profit depending on the pattern in which the operation unit 5 is operated, and can prevent the amount of game media from being reduced.

(4) The solution means 4 is the gaming machine described in any one of the solution means 1 to 3, and is a drawing controlled by the stop control means 2 by a predetermined procedure after the initialization process of the game machine. The gist of the present invention is to provide the realization limiting means 7 for limiting the control to stop the rotation of the annular member 8 to a predetermined number of times so as to be able to draw a symbol that can obtain a profit that is the same or less than the profit obtained by the above.

  The timing of performing the term “initialization process” described in the solution 4 corresponds to the timing when the player is assumed to change. For example, it corresponds to turning on a power switch at the start of business on a business day, turning on a reset switch, turning on a checkout switch for paying out a stored game medium (so-called credit), and the like. The interpretation is the same for the claims and the description.

  According to the solving means 4, the realization restricting means 7 is the same as the profit obtained by the symbol controlled by a predetermined procedure only for a predetermined number of times (for example, once or three times) after the initialization process is performed. Limit the drawing pull-in control to obtain a small profit. Originally, the player Y should play the game after sufficiently learning the game method, and the player should operate in a different procedure in the predetermined procedure. Player Y should accept. However, in this case, in order to lose the game motivation of a person unfamiliar with the game (especially a beginner or the like), control is performed to draw in a symbol that can obtain a profit that is the same as or less than the profit obtained by the symbol that is controlled to be pulled in by a predetermined procedure. On the other hand, not only those who are unfamiliar with the game but also the skilled player Y can receive this benefit, and if the benefit is recognized without limitation, it will cause an excessive disadvantage to the game arcade. Therefore, between the player Y and the amusement hall, it is limited to perform the drawing-in control of the symbol that can obtain the same or less profit as the benefit that is obtained by the symbol that is controlled by the predetermined procedure for the predetermined number of times. Profit can be adjusted.

(5) The solving means 5 is the gaming machine described in any one of the solving means 1 to 4, and the procedure determining means 3 performs a predetermined procedure even though a specific gaming state is realized. When it is determined that the operation unit 5 is operated in a different procedure, the gist is to have a notifying means 4 for notifying the game method of the specific game state after the specific game state is ended.

  The term “notification means” described in the solution means 5 is a means for visually informing by display on a display device (display device, light emitter, etc.) or aurally by sound (sound, music, sound effect, etc.). Means for notifying, means for tactile notifying through a member (handle, chair, etc.) attached to the gaming machine (for example, vibrating the handle, chair, etc. with a vibrating body, blowing with a fan, etc.) correspond to this. The interpretation is the same for the claims and the description.

  According to the solution means 5, when the operation unit 5 is operated by the player Y in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure in the specific game state, the notification means 4 automatically notifies the game method in the specific game state. The reason for notifying at or after the end of the specific gaming state is that there is a possibility that the player Y will be confused if notification is made in the specific gaming state. The player Y who has recognized the notification can know that a specific gaming state has occurred and that it should have been operated in a predetermined procedure. Therefore, the player Y comes to play carefully in a specific gaming state realized after the next time.

(6) Solution means 6 is the gaming machine described in solution means 5,
Provided with an instruction unit 6 that can be instructed by the player Y,
The gist is that the notifying means 4 notifies the gaming method of the specific gaming state after ending the specific gaming state, triggered by the player Y instructing by the instruction unit 6.

  According to the solving means 6, only when there is an instruction from the player Y, the notifying means 4 notifies the gaming method in a specific gaming state. Even the skilled player Y may not be aware that he has inadvertently entered a specific gaming state. In such a case, if the player Y is instructed by the instruction unit 6, the notification is made after the specific gaming state is finished. Therefore, the player Y comes to play while paying attention to a specific gaming state realized after the next time.

(7) The solving means 7 is the gaming machine described in any one of the solving means 1 to 6, and the stop control means 2 is equal to or less than the profit obtained by the symbol that is pulled in and controlled by a predetermined procedure. The gist is to apply a design that can continue the game without reducing the amount of game media, and to control the rotation of the annular member 8 as the design.

  According to the solving means 7, as a symbol that can continue the game without reducing the amount of the game media, for example, a replay symbol that can be replayed only for the next time, a payout number equal to or less than a prescribed insertion number (for example, three), Such a design (for example, 1 sheet payment, 3 sheet payment, etc.) corresponds. Since the control for stopping the rotation of the annular member 8 is performed so as to draw such a symbol, the player Y can minimize the decrease in the amount of game media.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the number of game media from being greatly reduced, although the profit obtained by the player Y is the same or less than that in the case where the player Y is operated according to a predetermined procedure.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In each embodiment, for simplification, the big bonus is simply expressed as “BB”, the regular bonus is simply expressed as “RB”, the assist time is simply expressed as “AT”, and the challenge time is simply expressed as “CT”. . According to this, the big bonus game is “BB game”, and the assist time game is “AT game”. The AT game corresponds to a specific game state. An example in which medals are used as game media will be described.

  The first embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine, and the main control board performs reel control based on the information about the AT game received from the sub control board and the operation procedure. The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, a configuration example of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The front door 52 of the slot machine 10 includes an effect display unit 12 that can display symbols and various information, lamps 14 that light up / blink at a predetermined timing (for example, a light emitter such as a lamp or LED), a reel 56, Display windows 54, 58, 62 capable of recognizing each symbol represented by 60, 64, and a line display unit capable of notifying an effective line capable of forming a required display mode (for example, symbol pattern [777] for winning combination). 16, a credit indicator 50 capable of displaying the number of medals stored in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as “credit”), a game number indicator 66 capable of displaying the number of games digested by the bonus game, A payout number display 18 capable of displaying the number of prizes to be paid out, a return button 22 for requesting the return of medals inserted from the insertion slot 20, and the number of bets to bet in one game are set. The bet buttons 44, 46, 48, the guide plate 24 for explaining the game method, the start lever 42 for starting to revolve the reels 56, 60, 64, and the stop button 36 for individually stopping the revolving reels 56, 60, 64 , 32, 28, and a settlement button 40 for requesting the return of credited medals.
The stop buttons 36, 32, and 28 correspond to the operation unit 5. In addition, including the stop buttons 36, 32, 28, bet buttons 44, 46, 48, start lever 42, dedicated instruction buttons, etc. that can be operated by the player Y and given to the slot machine 10 Are equivalent to the instruction unit 6 and are simply referred to as “instruction devices” below. Each of the indicating devices includes a contact switch capable of transmitting a signal to a main control board 100 (see FIGS. 3 and 5) described later.

  For example, a liquid crystal display is used as the effect display unit 12, but a fourth reel configured in the same manner as the reels 56, 60, and 64 may be used. From each display window 54, one or more symbols (for example, three symbols) can be seen simultaneously. The left design (displayed with the reel 56) is visible on the display window 54, the middle design (displayed with the reel 60) is visible on the display window 58, and the right design (displayed with the reel 64) is visible on the display window 62. )become. The player Y who sees the display windows 54, 58, 62 can recognize a winning combination including [left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol]. The number of active lines varies depending on the number of bets operated by the bet buttons 44, 46, and 48. For example, the bet button 46 (1 bet button) for betting 1 bet is only for one line at the middle row, and the bet button 48 (2 bet buttons) for betting 2 bets is 3 lines at the top row, middle row, and bottom row, and 3 bets The bet buttons 44 (MAX bet buttons) to bet are all five horizontal and diagonal lines. The number of bets applied to the normal bet button 44 is 3, but there is a slot machine that sets the bet number to 1 during a specific game (for example, during a JAC game).

  Below the front door 52 are provided an ashtray 38 for storing cigarettes, cigarettes, etc., a built-in speaker 34 for sound (sound, music, sound effects, etc.), and a tray 26 for temporarily storing medals. In the example of FIG. 2, two speakers 34 are provided on the left and right as illustrated by broken lines. When the revolving reels 56, 60, 64 are in the required display mode, the medals to be paid out come out from the payout opening 30 and are stored in the tray 26.

  Next, the internal structure that can be seen when the front door 52 of the slot machine 10 is opened will be described with reference to FIG. A portion corresponding to the back side of the effect display unit 12 includes a main control board 100 and a sub-control board 106 that control a game by the slot machine 10. In order to prevent fraud, the main control board 100 is enclosed in a case 70, and the sub control board 106 is enclosed in a case 72.

  In the vicinity of the main control board 100, an external centralized terminal board 116 for connecting to an external processing device (for example, a hall computer in a game arcade or an island computer in an island facility) is provided. On the mounting base 74, reels 56, 60, 64 are arranged in a horizontal row. Inside and in the vicinity of the reel 56, a left reel device 110 having a motor for rotating the reel 56, an index for recognizing a reference position (rotation angle, posture, etc.), a sensor for detecting the index, and the like is provided (see FIG. 4). Similarly, a middle reel device 112 and a right reel device 114 configured in the same manner as the left reel device 110 are provided inside and in the vicinity of the reels 60 and 64, respectively.

  Below the mounting base 74, a power supply device that supplies necessary power to the components of the slot machine 10 such as the hopper 82 that temporarily stores medals inserted from the insertion slot 20 and the main control board 100. 76, a medal payout device 80 for paying out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 82 to the tray 26 through the payout opening 30, and a passage connecting the hopper 82 and the payout opening 30 are provided with a payout sensor 78 and the like. The medal payout device 80 receives a signal transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal output from the payout sensor 78 when detecting a medal actually paid out, and pays out while counting the required number of medals.

  A reel device including the reels 56, 60, 64 and the like will be described with reference to FIG. The left reel device 110 including the reel 56, the middle reel device 112 including the reel 60, and the right reel device 114 including the reel 64 can be configured in the same manner. Therefore, in this specification, the left reel device 110 will be described as a representative. The reels 56, 60, and 64 correspond to the annular member 8, respectively.

FIG. 4A schematically shows a configuration example of the left reel device 110 in a perspective view. The left reel device 110 can detect a motor 90 having a shaft 90a, a reel 56 that circulates by the rotational drive of the motor 90, a backlight 88 (light emitter) illuminated from the inside of the reel 56, and an index 84 that indicates a reference position. Non-contact sensor 86 and the like. For example, a pulse motor is used as the motor 90, but a servo motor or the like may be used. For example, an optical sensor is used as the non-contact sensor 86, but a proximity sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like may be used.
In FIG. 4B, which shows a longitudinal section of FIG. 4A, an index 84 is fixed to the support portion 56g of the reel 56 and is connected to the shaft 90a of the motor 90. For ease of viewing, the illustration of the motor 90 is simplified in FIG.

  On the outer peripheral surface 56a of the reel 56, symbols 56b, 56c, 56d, 56e, 56f and the like are arranged. For symbols 56b, 56c, 56d, 56e, 56f, etc., for example, symbols such as cherry, 7, plum, and BAR are used, and different symbol numbers are assigned. This symbol number is displayed with the rotation of the reel, for example, with the symbol displayed in the middle of each of the display windows 54, 58, 62 when the non-contact sensor 86 detects the index 84 as the reference number (for example, No. 1). The windows 54, 58 and 62 are assigned in the order displayed. The main control board 100 can grasp the symbols displayed on the display windows 54, 58 and 62 by the symbol number.

  Next, an example in which a board and a device or the like are connected to realize a game by the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the term “connect” simply means that the connection is made unless otherwise specified.

  The main control board 100 is configured around a CPU (processor) 100a. The main control board 100 includes a ROM 100b that stores a game control program, a RAM 100c that can store temporary data such as random numbers and flags, a transmission circuit 100d that transmits signals to the sub control board 106, the reel relay terminal board 102, and the like. Prepare. The CPU 100a executes a game control program to realize a slot game. The game control program includes a program for realizing procedures such as a normal game process and a reel rotation process which will be described later.

  Similar to the main control board 100 described above, the sub control board 106 is configured around the CPU 106a. The sub control board 106 includes a ROM 106b for storing a sub control program and necessary data, a RAM 106c for storing temporary data such as received data, a receiving circuit 106d for receiving a signal output from the main control board 100, and the like. The CPU 106a executes a sub-control program stored in the ROM 106b, displays a design, an image, a video, etc. on the effect display unit 12 through the relay lamp board 104, the relay terminal board 108, etc., makes a sound from the speaker 34, and emits light. The display of the body (for example, lamps 14 etc.) is controlled.

  A signal output from the main control board 100 is transmitted to the various devices through the reel relay terminal board 102, the relay lamp board 104, and the like, in addition to being transmitted through the sub control board 106 described above. According to this configuration, a signal output to the reel relay terminal board 102 may be transmitted directly from the main control board 100 or transmitted via the sub control board 106. Subordinate boards such as the display control board 120 and the decorative display board 122 are configured around a CPU, like the main control board 100, and include a ROM, a RAM, a transmission / reception circuit, and the like. The display control board 120 preferably includes a character generator having a ROM for generating symbols and images, a VDP (Video Display Processor) having a palette RAM, and the like. The decorative display substrate 122 controls display on a decorative light emitter such as the lamps 14. Relay boards such as the reel relay terminal board 102 and the relay terminal board 108 have a function of transmitting signals.

The reel relay terminal plate 102 is connected to the left reel device 110, the middle reel device 112, the right reel device 114, the external concentrated terminal plate 116, and the like.
The relay lamp board 104 has a medal selector 118 for discharging defective medals and returning medals when the power is cut off, stop buttons 36, 32, 28, bet buttons 44, 46, 48, a start lever 42, a settlement button 40, a slot. In connection with the game (game), lamps 14 for displaying on, off, flashing, etc. are connected.
The above-described display control board 120, decoration display board 122, speaker 34, and the like are connected to the relay terminal board 108.

  Next, a procedure for realizing the present invention in the slot machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show the procedure of the normal game processing for realizing the game at the normal time, and FIG. 8 shows the reel for controlling the reels 56, 60, and 64 from starting to stop in one game until stopping. FIG. 9 shows the procedure of the rotation process, FIG. 9 shows the procedure of the AT game determination process for determining whether or not to realize the AT game, and FIG. 10 shows the AT game for executing the AT game for assisting the player Y under predetermined conditions. Each procedure of the execution process is represented by a flowchart. The normal game process and the reel rotation process are realized on the main control board 100 side, and the AT game determination process and the AT game execution process are realized on the sub control board 106 side. In these procedures, steps S20 to S30 in FIG. 6 correspond to the lottery means 1, step S68 in FIG. 8 and step S98 in FIG. 10 each correspond to the procedure determination means 3, and step S70 in FIG. 7 corresponds to the stop control means 2 in FIG.

  First, the normal game process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 realizes a normal game excluding a bonus game (a privilege such as RB game or CT game game). The processing continues between FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 through the connector J2.

First, in FIG. 6, necessary preparations are made before starting to circulate the reels 56, 60, 64 [step S10]. This preparation includes, for example, operation of a bet switch, detection and counting of inserted medals, and counting of credits. When player Y inserts a medal into the slot 20, or operates the bet buttons 44, 46, and 48 to withdraw from the credit, an effective line (an upper line, a middle line, a lower horizontal line or an oblique line corresponding to the number of bets) ) Is set and displayed on the line display unit 16.
Normally, the operation of the start lever 42 is invalidated, but when the above-described preparation is completed (YES in step S12), the operation of the start lever 42 is validated [step S14]. When the operation of the start lever 42 is invalid or when the player Y is not operating even if it is valid, the above-described steps S10 to S14 are repeatedly executed (NO in step S16).

  When the player Y operates the start lever 42 when the operation is valid (YES in step S16), a game start signal is transmitted to the sub-control board 106 and the start lever 42 is operated in preparation for the next and subsequent games. Is disabled [step S18]. The random number is read and stored in a storage medium such as the RAM 100c [step S20]. The random number corresponds to, for example, a first determination random number for determining winning / losing for a BB game or a small role, a second determination random number for determining winning / losing for a CT game, or the like. Note that the BB game, the RB game, the AT game, and the like all correspond to a game state advantageous to the player Y.

  Based on the BB flag stored in the RAM 100c or the like in the previous game, the current game state is grasped [step S22]. The BB flag is an index for determining whether or not the BB game can be shifted to, and is forcibly initialized to OFF at the time of power-on, reset, settlement (when the settlement button 40 is operated), or the like. If the BB flag is off (YES in step S22), the BB game has not yet been reached. Therefore, based on the random number stored in step S20 in FIG. 6 (for example, the first discriminating random number), whether to shift to the BB game or whether to pay out medals by winning the small role It is determined whether or not [Steps S24, S28]. These procedures correspond to lottery using random numbers.

  If the first discriminating random number matches the winning value of the BB game (YES in step S24), the BB flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 100c or the like to enable transition to the BB game as "winning" [step S26]. There are one or more winning values for the BB game, and the contents (numerical value, number, etc.) may be changed during the game or may be unchanged. The same applies to winning values of other random numbers (such as the second discriminating random number in the above example).

  If the BB flag is already on (NO in step S22), or if the first discriminating random number does not match the winning value of the BB game (NO in step S24), it is discriminated whether or not it is won in the small role. [Step S28]. If the first discriminating random number matches the winning value of the small combination (YES in step S28), the small combination flag is turned on and stored in a storage medium such as the RAM 100c so that a prize (medal) can be obtained [step. S30]. Thus, when steps S22, S24, S26, S28, and S30 described above are executed, preparation for playing a game is completed.

  Moving to FIG. 7, since the player Y has already operated the start lever 42 (YES in step S16 in FIG. 6), a signal including data such as the type of flag set to ON in steps S26 and S30 in FIG. The signal is transmitted to the sub-control board 106 [Step S32], and a reel rotation process is executed [Step S34]. Here, the contents of a specific procedure of the reel rotation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the reel rotation process of FIG. 8, first, the motors provided in the reel devices (the left reel device 110, the middle reel device 112, and the right reel device 114) are started to start the rotation of the reels 56, 60, and 64. Wait until the (speed) reaches a predetermined speed value [step S60]. The predetermined speed value is appropriately set according to the model of the slot machine 10 and the like. Whether or not the predetermined speed value has been reached is determined by whether or not the non-contact sensor 86 has detected the index 84 at a predetermined time interval (for example, 0.75 seconds) (see FIGS. 3 and 4). Then, after all of the reels 56, 60, 64 have reached the predetermined speed value, the procedure described below is repeatedly executed until all of the reels 56, 60, 64 stop (NO in step S76).

  It is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an AT game [step S62]. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the sub-side AT flag included in the signal transmitted from the sub-control board 106 is on. The signal is received in step S38 of FIG. 7 described later, and includes information such as a game result relating to the previous game. If the sub-side AT flag is on, the AT game is in progress (YES in step S62), and the first reel control is set corresponding to the AT game [step S64]. On the other hand, if the sub-side AT flag is off, a game other than the AT game is being played (NO in step S62), and other reel control is set [step S78].

If any one of the stop buttons 36, 32, 28 is operated (YES in step S66), and the operation is a procedure different from the predetermined procedure (NO in step S68), and the realization condition is satisfied. (YES in step S70), the second reel control is set to deal with a person who is unfamiliar with the game [step S72]. The second reel control may be set to one predetermined reel control, or may be varied by setting a reel control corresponding to an operation procedure from a plurality of reel controls.
In step S68, in addition to the configuration for determining the operation procedure, it may be configured to determine the presence / absence of an instruction based on the intention of the player Y (that is, whether or not an instruction has been given by the instruction device). It is good also as a structure. When the reel control is set by executing steps S64, S74, and S78, information indicating the setting contents (a control table to be described later, a number for identifying which reel control, etc.) is transmitted to the sub-control board 106. introduce.

The predetermined procedure of step S68 can be arbitrarily set according to the model of the slot machine 10, the gaming state, the date and time, and the like. For example, an operation procedure performed in the order of the stop button 28 (right stop button) → stop button 32 (intermediate stop button) → stop button 36 (left stop button) is applicable only during an AT game. The predetermined procedure during a specific game may be fixed or changed during the game. For example, the last time is the procedure as described above, but the case where the order is the stop button 32 → the stop button 28 → the stop button 36 is applicable after the next time.
The realization condition of step S70 can also be arbitrarily set according to the model of the slot machine 10, the gaming state, the date and time, and the like. For example, a counter for counting the number of times of realization is provided in a storage medium such as the RAM 100c, and the number of times of realization is within a predetermined number (for example, once or three times). In addition, it corresponds to being in a specific game (eg, during BB game or AT game), or being in a specific time or time (in the morning or from 12:00 to 15:00, etc.). Only one of the conditions may be applied, or two or more conditions may be arbitrarily combined and applied.

  Here, specific examples of the reel control set in step S64 and step S72 described above will be described. That is, the reel control α1, β1 that easily draws the symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery performed in steps S20 to S30 in FIG. 6 (specifically, on / off of the BB flag, the small role flag, etc.). , Γ1 (first reel control) and setting examples of reel controls α2, β2, γ2 (second reel control) that are difficult to pull in with the symbol corresponding to the lottery result are shown in the following control table.

[Control table]

  The control table represents an example of the relationship between the symbols shown on the reels 56, 60, 64 and the symbols displayed in the middle of the display windows 54, 58, 62. That is, reel control α1 and α2 are used for the reel 56 (left reel), reel control β1 and β2 are used for the reel 60 (middle reel), and reel control γ1 and γ2 are used for the reel 64 (right reel). . Control is performed so that symbols appear in the display window from the larger symbol number to the smaller symbol number, and symbols with a circle are stopped and displayed. For example, when the reel control α1 is set to the reel 56, when the player Y operates the stop button 36 when the symbol of the symbol number “4” appears in the display window 54, the symbol number “4” is set to ○. Since the mark 56 is not marked, the reel 56 continues to rotate, and then the symbol “bell” with the mark “1” is controlled to be stopped and displayed in the middle of the display window 54.

In this control table, an example in which one predetermined reel control α2, β2, γ2 is set as the second reel control is shown. However, one reel control is selected from the plurality of reel controls according to the operation procedure. The same applies when setting as control. Examples of the plurality of reel controls include reel control α2, β2, and γ2 for drawing replay symbols, reel control for drawing cherry symbols, reel control for drawing watermelon symbols, and the like. That is, a winning combination or a symbol pattern that does not significantly reduce the ball of player Y (that is, the number of medals) such as a one-piece combination, two-piece combination, and three-piece combination is assigned.
For example, it is assumed that an operation performed in the order of {stop button 28 → stop button 32 → stop button 36} is a predetermined procedure. At this time, when the operation is performed in the order of {stop button 28 → stop button 36 → stop button 32}, the reel control of three-piece combination is set, and {stop button 36 → stop button 32 → stop button 28} is set in this order. When operated, the reel control for two-piece combination is set, and when operated in the order of {stop button 36 → stop button 28 → stop button 32}, the reel control for one-piece combination is set.

When any of the stop buttons 36, 32, 28 is operated (YES in step S66), the reel corresponding to the operated button is stopped according to the reel control of the control table described above [step S74]. That is, when the player Y operates the stop buttons 36, 32, and 28 according to a predetermined procedure, the player Y is pulled in according to the reel controls α1, β1, and γ1, so the player Y stops at the symbol pattern [bell, bell, bell]. It becomes easy. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player Y to acquire a prize by the AT game, and the player Y has more balls.
On the other hand, when the player Y operates the stop buttons 36, 32, 28 in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the drawing is performed according to the reel control α2, β2, γ2 as a help function. It becomes easier to stop with [Replay, Replay, Replay]. In this case, the next game can be performed without newly inserting medals. In other words, the game result is substantially the same as winning the three-piece combination, and the ball of the player Y is not reduced.

The reel control may stop the reels 56, 60, 64 due to the player Y operating the stop buttons 36, 32, 28, or may stop the reels 56, 60, 64 due to a timeout. . During the execution of steps S62 to S76, the start flag is temporarily turned off so that the reels 56, 60 and 64 cannot be started repeatedly.
When all of the reels 56, 60, and 64 are stopped (YES in step S76), the reel rotation processing for the reel 56 is finished. As described above, this example has been described for the reel 56, but the other reels 60 and 64 are processed in the same procedure.

  When the reel rotation process is completed and the process returns to FIG. 7, the symbols are displayed on the display windows 54, 58, 62 when the reels 56, 60, 64 are stopped, so the symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”), etc. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 106 [step S36]. The stop symbol to be transmitted may be all the symbols visible in the display windows 54, 58, 62, or may be a part of the symbols. That is, a single symbol or a symbol pattern located on any one of the effective lines, or a symbol number of a symbol displayed in the middle stage of the display windows 54, 58, 62 is applicable.

  When a signal such as a stop symbol is transmitted to the sub-control board 106 by executing step S36, the sub-control board 106 determines whether or not to play an AT game (this determination process will be described later). Since the result thus determined is transmitted as a signal from the sub-control board 106, the main control board 100 receives the signal and stores it in a storage medium such as the RAM 100c [step S38].

  If the BB flag is on and bonus symbols are arranged on any active line (YES in step S40), the number of medals corresponding to the bonus symbol is paid out (step S42), and BB A game is realized [step S44], the small role flag is turned off in preparation for the next and subsequent games [step S46], and the current normal game processing is completed. The bonus symbol determined in step S40 is, for example, the symbol pattern [red 7, red 7, red 7] (“red 7” means the red numeric symbol “7”).

  Further, when the small role symbols are aligned on any active line when the small role flag is on (NO in step S40, YES in step S48), the number of medals corresponding to the small role symbol is paid out (step S50). ], The small role flag is turned off in preparation for the next and subsequent games [step S46], and the current normal game process is completed. For example, the symbol pattern [cherry, (arbitrary), (arbitrary)] or [blue 7, (arbitrary), (arbitrary)] (“blue 7” is a blue number symbol “7”). For example).

  On the other hand, when the game stops at a losing pattern where neither the bonus symbol nor the small role symbol is available (NO in both steps S40 and S48), the small role flag is turned off in preparation for the next and subsequent games (step S46). The normal game process is finished. After completing the normal game process for the current game in this way, the slot game is repeated by executing again from step S10 in FIG.

  Next, the AT game determination process shown in FIG. 9 is executed in response to the signal transmitted in step S36 of FIG. First, when a signal output from the main control board 100 is received (YES in step S80), it is determined whether or not a start condition for starting an AT game is satisfied [step S82]. The start condition can be arbitrarily set according to the model and date / time of the slot machine 10. For example, the fact that the player wins by performing a lottery as to whether or not to play an AT game, or data indicating the required winning combination in the signal received in step S80 (for example, the stop symbol of the display window 54 is “red 7”, “blue 7”). ”), Any of the specific winning combinations exemplified in the winning combination table shown below continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, twice or three times), step For example, the data indicating the internal state included in the signal received in S80 is in a required state (for example, the sub-side AT flag is on). Only one of the conditions may be applied, or two or more conditions may be arbitrarily combined and applied.

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If the start condition is satisfied (YES), the sub-side AT flag is turned on [step S84] to shift to AT gaming (also called "rushing"), and the signal including the sub-side AT flag is sent to the main control board. 100 is transmitted to [Step S86], AT information is initialized with a predetermined value [Step S88], and the AT game determination process is terminated. The AT information corresponds to, for example, the number of times that an AT game is executed, a so-called latent period until an AT game is actually executed, and the like. The predetermined value corresponds to, for example, 10 executions and a latent period of 3 games.
On the other hand, if the signal is not received in step S80 (NO) or if the start condition is not satisfied in step S82 (NO), the AT game determination process is finished as it is.

  The AT game execution process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is executed in response to the signal transmitted in step S32 of FIG. Between FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, processing continues through connectors J4 and J6. First, a game start signal is received by executing step S18 in FIG. 6 (YES in step S90), and if the sub-side AT flag is turned on by executing step S84 in FIG. 9 (YES in step S92). ) Realize AT games as follows.

  In performing the AT game, first, the game content, the operation procedure, etc. are notified [step S94]. The notification is performed when starting an AT game or when a predetermined procedure is changed, etc., and can be performed in any form as long as the player Y and the like can recognize the contents of the game state and reel control. Good. For example, the form which displays a design, an image, an image | video etc. on the effect display part 12 corresponds. When an AT game has to be operated according to a predetermined procedure, the procedure is shown in FIG. Press in order of right ⇒ middle ⇒ left! And an explanation image 94 showing the procedure with numbers and arrows, together with an image simulating the stop buttons 36, 32, and 28. In addition, the lamps 14 and the backlight 88 are turned on, blinked, flashed, sound (especially sound and sound effects) is emitted from the speaker 34, the start lever 42, the chair where the player Y sits, etc. In the form of If it is configured to combine two or more forms, the probability that the player Y or the like will recognize increases.

  Since one game of slot game is performed in parallel with the notification in step S94, it waits for the game to end [step S96]. When the game is over (YES in step S96), the number of executions (remaining number of times) is reduced in preparation for the next and subsequent processes [step S98], and the procedure operated by the player Y in the currently played game is a predetermined procedure. Only when there is (YES in step S98), the procedure flag is turned on [step S100]. The procedure flag is stored in a storage medium such as the RAM 106c, and is forcibly initialized to OFF at the time of power-on, reset, settlement (when the settlement button 40 is operated), or the like. The procedure flag is off as long as the operation is performed according to a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, but is turned on when the operation is performed according to the predetermined procedure.

  Turning to FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not an end condition for ending the AT game is satisfied [step S104]. The end condition can be arbitrarily set according to the model, date and time of the slot machine 10 as in the above-described AT game start condition. For example, the number of executions is 0 times, a predetermined period (for example, 10 minutes) has passed since the start of the AT game, a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), or the number determined by random lottery. This means that the number of times varied according to the number of prizes acquired until the AT game is started. Only one of the conditions may be applied, or two or more conditions may be arbitrarily combined and applied.

If the end condition is satisfied (YES in step S104), measures are taken to end the AT game [steps S106 to S112], and the AT game execution process is ended.
Specifically, when the notification condition is satisfied (YES in step S106), the end of the AT game is notified in the same manner as in step S94 of FIG. 10 [step S108]. Also, a predetermined flag related to the AT game is returned to the initial state [step S110]. The predetermined flag corresponds to, for example, an AT flag or a procedure flag. Further, a signal is transmitted to the main control board 100 to notify the end of the AT game [step S112].

The notification condition in step S106 can be arbitrarily set according to the model and date of the slot machine 10. For example, the procedure flag is off, or the player Y gives an instruction using the instruction device before the end of the current AT game. It should be noted that the procedure flag is turned off when the player Y never operates in a predetermined procedure during the current AT game.
The notification in step S110 corresponds to a guidance function. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a message 92b having a content such as “End AT game” or a message 92c explaining the AT game method is displayed on the screen. To display. When sound (especially sound or sound effect) is resonated from the speaker 34 together with the display, the player Y and the like can be easily recognized.

  On the other hand, when a game start signal is not received from the main control board 100 (NO in step S90), if the AT game is not started and the sub-side AT flag is OFF (NO in step S92), it remains as it is. End AT game execution processing.

According to the first embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.
(A1) During a game (especially during an AT game), the operating procedure of the stop buttons 36, 32, 28 is determined {procedure determining means 3; see step S68 in FIG. 8}. When it is determined that the stop buttons 36, 32, and 28 are operated in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure despite the fact that the AT game is realized, the profits obtained by the symbols that are pulled in and controlled by the predetermined procedure Control was performed to stop the rotation of the reels 56, 60, and 64 so that the same or fewer symbols could be drawn in {stop control means 2; see steps S72 and S74 in FIG. 8}. Compared to the case where the player Y is operated in accordance with a predetermined procedure, the player Y can obtain the same or less profit, but can prevent the player Y from having a significant decrease in the number of balls.
As a symbol that can obtain a profit equal to or less than the profit obtained by the drawing controlled by a predetermined procedure, the symbol that can continue the game without reducing the player Y's ball (that is, the replay symbol, one-piece role, two pieces) The control which stops the rotation of the reels 56, 60 and 64 was performed by applying a symbol corresponding to a combination, a combination of three pieces, etc. {see the control table}. Since the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 56, 60, and 64 is performed so as to draw such a symbol, the player Y can minimize the decrease in the number of balls of the player Y.

(A2) A control for drawing in when the stop button 36, 32, 28 is operated in a predetermined procedure, and a control for pulling in when the stop button 36, 32, 28 is operated in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure The same internal state is assigned to the symbol to be performed {see steps S64 and S72 in FIG. 8, control table}, and control to stop the rotation of the reels 56, 60, and 64 is performed {see step S74 in FIG. 8}. . In this way, no matter what procedure is used for the AT game, control is performed to draw in the symbols assigned the same internal state as in the predetermined procedure. Therefore, even if a person unfamiliar with the game does not know (or mistakenly) and operates with a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the profit equivalent to the operation with the predetermined procedure or the player Y becomes extremely disadvantageous. It is possible to obtain a profit that is not necessary.

(A3) When it is determined that the stop buttons 36, 32, and 28 are operated in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the symbols to be controlled to be retractable are changed according to the procedure {see step S72 in FIG. 8} . Thereby, the player Y can obtain a profit depending on the pattern in which the stop buttons 36, 32, and 28 are operated, and can prevent the player Y from having less balls.

(A4) A control for stopping the rotation of the reels 56, 60, and 64 so as to be able to draw a symbol that can obtain a profit that is the same as or less than the profit obtained by the symbol that is controlled to be pulled in by a predetermined procedure, that is, under the realization condition, Realized only a predetermined number of times after the initialization processing of the slot machine 10 {realization limiting means 7; see steps S70 and S72 in FIG. 8}. By this restriction, not only a person unfamiliar with the game but also a skilled player Y can receive this benefit, and since the benefit is restricted, the disadvantage brought to the game hall can be kept low. Therefore, the profit can be adjusted between the player Y and the game hall.

(A5) When it is determined that the stop buttons 36, 32, and 28 are operated in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure even though the AT game is realized, the game of the AT game is ended after the AT game is ended. The method is notified {notification means 4; see step S108 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13}. Since the notification is made at or after the end of the AT game, the confusion of the player Y can be prevented. In addition, the player Y who has recognized the notification can know that an AT game has occurred and should have been operated in a predetermined procedure. Therefore, the player Y comes to play with caution in AT games realized from the next time onward.

(A6) Equipped with an instruction device (that is, stop buttons 36, 32, 28, bet buttons 44, 46, 48, a start lever 42, a dedicated instruction button, etc.) that can be instructed by the player Y {see FIG. 2}. When the player Y gives an instruction from the instruction device, the AT gaming method is notified after the AT game is terminated {notification means 4; see steps S106, S108 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 11}. Even the skilled player Y may not realize that he has inadvertently become an AT game. If the player Y gives an instruction using the instruction device, the notification is made after the AT game is finished. Therefore, the player Y comes to play paying attention to the AT game realized from the next time onward.

  The second embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 10 as in the first embodiment, and the main control board 100 determines whether or not to play the AT game and performs the reel control according to the operation procedure. The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Since the configuration of the slot machine 10 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the second embodiment will be described with respect to differences from the first embodiment. Therefore, the same elements as those used in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

In the first embodiment, the normal game process and the reel rotation process are realized on the main control board 100 side, and the AT game determination process and the AT game execution process are realized on the sub control board 106 side. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, all of the normal game process, the reel rotation process, the AT game determination process, and the AT game execution process are realized on the main control board 100 side. In this case, the procedure shown in FIG. 14 is executed instead of FIG. 7 corresponding to a part of the normal game process. 7 is different from FIG. 7 in that after the reel rotation process is completed (step S34), an AT game determination process for determining whether or not to realize an AT game is executed (step S35; see FIG. 9), and the determination information Is a point to transmit a signal including the data to the sub-control board 106 (step S36).
In addition, in order to determine whether or not to realize the AT game, in step S20 of FIG. 6, a third determination random number for determining whether or not the AT game is won is read and stored in a storage medium such as the RAM 100c. Therefore, the main-side AT flag is turned on / off depending on whether or not the third discriminating random number matches a predetermined value.

Since the main control board 100 determines whether or not to realize an AT game, transmission / reception of the AT flag with the sub control board 106 is not necessary. Therefore, step S86 in FIG. 9 and step S112 in FIG. 11 are not necessary. Further, since the main control board 100 grasps the progress of the game, step S90 in FIG. 10 is also unnecessary. Others can be realized by the same procedure as in the first embodiment by replacing the sub-side AT flag in the first embodiment with the main-side AT flag.
Therefore, according to Example 2, the same effect as Example 1 can be acquired (refer said matter (a1)-(a6)). In addition, since the main control board 100 controls whether or not to realize the AT game, the main control board 100 can perform optimal determination and notification according to the gaming state.

Other examples

  As mentioned above, although the best form for implementing this invention was demonstrated according to the Example, this invention is not limited to the said Example at all. In other words, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the following embodiments can be implemented.

(B1) In the first and second embodiments described above, the present invention is applied to the slot machine 10. Instead of this form, it is a gaming machine other than the slot machine (for example, a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a video game machine, etc.), and at least the reels 56, 60, 64 (annular member 8) and the stop The present invention can be similarly applied to models equipped with members and devices corresponding to the buttons 36, 32, and 28 (the operation unit 5). The pachinko machine is not normally operated by the player Y with a button or the like, but can be applied to an apparatus provided with a button or the like that can be operated. Even in the case of the other gaming machine, even if an operation is performed in a procedure different from a predetermined procedure in an AT game (a specific gaming state), it is possible to control to draw a symbol that does not disadvantage the player Y. .

(B2) In Embodiments 1 and 2 described above, the present invention is applied to an AT game as a specific gaming state. Instead of this form, the present invention may be applied to other games. Examples of the other games include a CT game and a normal slot game. In these games, when the present invention is applied to a case where the player Y is requested to operate in a predetermined procedure, when the player Y operates in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the player Y Although the profit gained is the same or less, it is possible to prevent the ball from dropping significantly.

(B3) In the above-described Examples 1 and 2, the relationship between the reel and the stop button is fixed one to one. That is, the stop button 36 (left stop button) is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 56 (left reel), and the stop button 32 (middle stop button) is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 60 (middle reel). In order to stop the rotation of the reel 64 (right reel), the stop button 28 (right stop button) is operated. Instead of this form, the relationship between the reel and the stop button may be changed during the game. For example, it is assumed that an operation performed in the order of {stop button 28 → stop button 32 → stop button 36} is a predetermined procedure. If the procedure flag remains off when the previous AT game is finished, the functions of the stop button 28 and the stop button 36 are exchanged in the next AT game. In this way, even if player Y operates in the order of {stop button 36 → stop button 32 → stop button 28}, the reel is equivalent to the operation with {stop button 28 → stop button 32 → stop button 36}. 64, 60, 56 stops. Therefore, even if the player Y operates according to a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, the same profit as when the player Y operates according to the predetermined procedure can be obtained.

It is a figure which represents the outline | summary of this invention typically. It is a front view showing an example of the appearance of the slot machine. It is a front view showing an internal example of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a reel apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the structural example concerning various board | substrates and apparatuses. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal game process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a reel rotation process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of AT game determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of AT game execution processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure following FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an effect display part. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an effect display part. It is a flowchart which shows a part of procedure of a normal game process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Lottery means 2 Stop control means 3 Procedure discrimination means 4 Notification means 5 Operation part 6 Instruction part 7 Realization restriction means 8 Annular member Y Player 10 Slot machine (game machine)
12 Production display section (notification means)
28, 32, 36 Stop button (operation part, instruction part)
34 Speaker (notification means)
44, 46, 48 Bet button (instruction part)
56, 60, 64 reel (annular member)
100 main control board (first control board, lottery means, stop control means, procedure discrimination means, realization restriction means)
100a, 106a CPU
100b, 106b ROM (storage medium)
100c, 106c RAM (storage medium)
106 Sub-control board (second control board, lottery means, stop control means, procedure discrimination means, realization restriction means)
α1, β1, γ1 reel control (first reel control)
α2, β2, γ2 reel control (second reel control)

Claims (1)

It is provided with an annular member that is configured to be rotatable with a symbol placed thereon, and an operation unit that can be operated by the player, and the lottery of the internal state is performed when the lottery execution condition is satisfied, and depending on the lottery result, A specific gaming state that requires operation of the operation unit in a procedure is realized, and when the operation unit is operated in the predetermined procedure, control is performed to stop the rotation of the annular member so that the corresponding symbol can be pulled in, A gaming machine configured to perform control to stop the rotation of the annular member corresponding to the timing of the operation when the operation unit is operated in a procedure different from a predetermined procedure,
A gaming machine having stop control means for performing control to stop the rotation of the annular member so that a symbol that is not disadvantageous to the player can be drawn when the specific game state is realized.

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