JP2005270624A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel type game machine with a novel game property. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with, during a big bonus (BB) period, a "low probability period" where a win probability of a minor role is set lower than a regular game state and, after the end of the BB period, a "high probability period" where the probabilities of the minor role and a RB role are set higher than those of the ordinary regular game state. That is to say, the conventional reel type game machine, when a game state advantageous for the player is set in the BB period, after the end of the BB period, is returned to the ordinary regular game state, however, this game machine 1 creates a disadvantageous state for the player during the BB period and after the end of the BB period, creates the advantageous state for the player. This game machine 1 can thus provide the novel game property with unpredictable quality to improve the player's interest. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating type gaming machine that provides a player with a game medium according to a winning mode determined by a combination of symbols stopped and displayed in a plurality of areas.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, various ball game machines such as a pachinko machine are known, and a swivel type gaming machine is also widely used. In this spinning-type game machine, after the variable display of symbols is started in a plurality of areas, a single game is constituted by stopping and displaying symbols in each area. When a game is played once in a spinning-type game machine, a predetermined game medium (for example, a game medal or a game ball) is turned around according to the winning mode determined by the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in that game. The game machine is paid out to the player.

  In such a swivel type gaming machine, contrivances have been made to improve gameability (funness of the game) by providing various winning modes such as a general combination, a normal bonus combination, and a special bonus combination (for example, Patent Documents). 1). A general combination is a winning mode in which a game medium is awarded to a player in accordance with a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed, and is also referred to as a small combination. In addition, the normal bonus combination is a winning mode in which a gaming state (first special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player is started in a plurality of games that are performed following the game of the time of winning the combination, It is also called a regular bonus combination. The special bonus combination is a winning mode in which a gaming state (second special gaming state) in which the normal bonus combination can be continuously generated during a predetermined period after winning the winning combination is started. It is also called a bonus role. During the predetermined period after the special bonus combination is established (the so-called “big bonus period”), it is possible to continuously win the regular bonus combination, and the general game state (the first special bonus) Generally, it is set higher than a gaming state that does not correspond to either the gaming state or the second special gaming state. For this reason, it is generally recognized that more game media can be acquired during the big bonus period than in the general game state.

JP 2003-299779 A

  Such a swivel type gaming machine is difficult to mount on the structure thereof, such as a mechanical accessory (for example, an electric accessory) provided in a bullet ball gaming machine or the like. For this reason, there is a problem that any type of swivel game machine becomes a common one and wins. In other words, in the revolving type gaming machine, various devices have been devised to improve the playability by providing various winning modes as described above. A torso game machine will also be similar to other types of torso game machines.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a swivel-type gaming machine with a novel gaming property.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-described problems, the rotating game machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is, the spinning machine of the present invention is
After starting the variable display of symbols in a plurality of areas, a single game is constructed by stopping and displaying symbols in each area, and depending on the winning mode determined by the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed, A spinning machine that provides gaming media,
In the winning mode,
A general combination in which the game medium is given to the player in accordance with the combination of the symbols displayed to be stopped;
In a plurality of games following the game of the time when the winning mode is established, a normal bonus combination in which a first special game state that is a game state advantageous to the player is started,
A special bonus combination for starting a second special gaming state, which is a gaming state in which the normal bonus combination can be continuously generated during a predetermined period after the winning mode is established, is set,
During a predetermined period after the establishment of the special bonus combination, the winning probability of the general combination is higher than the general gaming state that is a gaming state that does not correspond to either the first special gaming state or the second special gaming state. Is provided with a low probability period set low,
After the end of the second special gaming state, there is provided a high probability period in which the winning probability of at least one of the general combination or the normal bonus combination is set higher than that of the normal general gaming state. It is a feature.

  As described above, in the spinning machine of the present invention, the winning probability of the general combination is lower than that in the general gaming state during the “predetermined period after the winning of the special bonus combination” (big bonus period). A set low probability period is provided. In other words, the “big bonus period” in the conventional spinning machine is a period in which game conditions advantageous to the player are set (for example, the probability of winning a general role is higher than usual) On the other hand, the “big bonus period” in the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention is not necessarily advantageous to the player, but on the contrary, a period (low probability period) in which disadvantageous conditions are set for the player. Is included.

  Still further, in the case of a spinning-reel game machine of the present invention, after “the end of the second special gaming state” (after returning to the general gaming state from the big bonus period), at least one of the general combination and the normal bonus combination is performed. A high probability period in which the winning probability is set higher than that in the normal general gaming state is provided. That is, in the conventional spinning machine, the game condition returns to the normal condition after the end of the “big bonus period”, whereas in the spinning game machine of the present invention, the “big bonus period” After the completion of the game condition, a more advantageous game condition than the normal general game state is set.

  In other words, in the case of the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, a situation that is disadvantageous to the player occurs during the “big bonus period” against the player's prediction, and a situation that is advantageous to the player is Contrary to prediction, it is configured to occur after the “big bonus period”. Therefore, according to the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, an unexpected and innovative game can be realized, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In addition, in the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, it is relatively difficult to acquire a game medium during the “big bonus period”, but it is relatively easy to acquire a game medium after the end of the “big bonus period”. It is said. Therefore, according to the spinning type gaming machine of the present invention, the number of game media that can be acquired by the player can be maintained at the same level as that of the conventional spinning type gaming machine. That is, according to the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, there is also an effect that gambling can be maintained.

  In such a spinning game machine, during the low probability period, the winning probability of the normal bonus combination may be set lower than that in the general gaming state. In this way, the low probability period can be made more disadvantageous for the player, so that the novelty of the spinning type gaming machine according to the present invention can be further emphasized.

  Various modes can be considered for providing the low probability period. For example, the low probability period may be provided immediately after the winning of the special bonus combination. Since a player normally expects that a lot of game media can be obtained if the “big bonus period” is entered, if a low probability period is provided immediately after the winning of the special bonus role, Since the person feels more unexpected, he can acquire more innovative game play.

  Various modes are conceivable, such as setting the length of the low probability period to a certain length. For example, the length of the low probability period may be determined by lottery. In this way, the length of the low probability period can be changed at random, so that even more innovative gameplay can be realized.

  In addition, various modes can be considered, such as setting the length of the high probability period to a certain length. For example, the length of the high probability period is determined according to the gaming situation during the “big bonus period”. May be. In this way, for example, it is possible to realize a configuration in which the high probability period is set longer as the gaming situation during the “big bonus period” is more disadvantageous to the player. That is, it is possible to realize a configuration in which a more advantageous game situation for the player is generated after the “big bonus period” as the game situation during the “big bonus period” is more disadvantageous for the player. For this reason, it becomes possible to change the game situation more greatly, and as a result, it is possible to realize a more innovative game performance and further enhance the interest of the player.

  The game situation during the “Big Bonus Period” includes, for example, the number of game media that the player has acquired during the “Big Bonus Period”, the number of times a normal bonus is won during the “Big Bonus Period”, and the “Low Probability Period”. Various things such as the number of games in the middle and the length of the “low probability period” can be considered, but the length of the high probability period may be determined based on any game situation. For example, the length of the high probability period may be determined based on one type of gaming situation, or the length of the high probability period may be determined based on a plurality of types of gaming situations.

  In the case where a re-gamer (a winning mode in which a game can be executed without using a game medium in the next game when the winning mode is established) is provided as a winning mode, The winning probability of this re-gamer may also be set higher than the normal general gaming state. In this way, since a more advantageous situation for the player can be generated in a high probability period, it is possible to realize a more innovative gameplay and further enhance the interest of the player.

Hereinafter, in order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, examples will be described in the following order.
A. Revolving machine of the first embodiment:
A-1. Device configuration A-1-1. overall structure:
A-1-2. Electrical configuration:
A-2. Overview of control:
A-2-1. Control in the general gaming state:
A-2-2. Control in regular bonus gaming state:
A-2-3. Control in Big Bonus gaming state:
B. Revolving machine of the second embodiment:

A. First-round spinning machine of the first embodiment:
A-1. Device configuration :
A-1-1. Overall configuration:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a swivel-type gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machine 1”). FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a front structure of the gaming machine 1. The overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the overall shape of the gaming machine 1 is constituted by a housing 3, and a display window 5, an operation panel portion 7, a game medal payout opening are provided on the front portion of the housing 3. The front door 4 provided with 9 etc. is provided so that opening and closing is possible.

  The display window 5 is a window for displaying symbols to the player, and is provided in the upper part of the front door 4 of the gaming machine 1. The display window 5 is covered with a transparent panel, so that the inside of the housing 3 can be visually observed through the display window 5.

  Inside the display window 5 (inside the housing 1), a plurality of (three in this embodiment) rotatable cylinders (reels) 13L, 13C, and 13R are provided in a horizontal row. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the spinning cylinders 13L to 13R, a symbol row comprising a plurality of types of symbols is drawn along the rotation direction, but only a part of the outer peripheral surface can be observed through the display window 5. is there. Therefore, if these rotations 13L to 13R are rotated, the symbols can be variably displayed in a plurality of areas in the display window 5. Moreover, if rotation of rotation 13L-13R is stopped, a symbol can be stopped and displayed in each area | region. In the following description, the leftmost spinning cylinder 13L is referred to as a “first rotating cylinder 13L”, the central rotating cylinder 13C is referred to as a “second rotating cylinder 13C”, and the rightmost rotating cylinder 13R is referred to as a “third rotating cylinder 13R”. I will write. Moreover, when these are named generically, they shall be simply referred to as “rotor 13”.

  On the left side of the display window 5, a 1 medal line lamp 15a, a 2 medal line lamp 15b, a 3 medal line lamp 15c, and a game start display lamp 17 are provided. The 1-medal line lamp 15b is a lamp for displaying that one game medal has been betted and that the winning combination symbols are aligned on the central winning line L1. Next, the 2-medal line lamp 15b is a lamp for displaying that two game medals have been betted and that the winning combination symbols are aligned on the upper or lower winning line L2. The three-medal line lamp 15c is a lamp that displays that three game medals have been betted and that the winning combination symbols are aligned on the diagonal winning line L3. The game start display lamp 17 is a lamp indicating that the rotation of the rotations 13L to 13R can be started.

  On the right side of the display window 5, a stop display lamp 19, a re-game lamp 21, a big bonus notification lamp 23a, 23b, 23c, and a game medal insertion lamp 25 are provided. The stop display lamp 19 is a lamp that displays that the gaming machine 1 is in a so-called stop state. Next, the re-game lamp 21 is a lamp indicating that a game (re-game) that can be executed without using a game medal is performed. The big bonus notification lamps 23a to 23c are lamps indicating that the gaming machine 1 has shifted to the big bonus gaming state (that is, during the big bonus period). The game medal insertion lamp 25 is a lamp indicating that a game medal bet can be accepted.

  On the lower side of the display window 5, an accessory count display 27, a payout number display 29, and a stored number display 31 are provided. The accessory count display 27 displays the number of times that a regular bonus combination can be won. Further, the payout number display 29 displays the number of game medals to be paid out from the gaming machine 1. Further, the stored number display 31 displays the number of game medals stored in the gaming machine 1.

  The operation panel unit 7 is provided in the middle part of the front door 4 of the gaming machine 1. The operation panel portion 7 has a shape protruding toward the front, and a game medal insertion slot 33, a one-piece insertion button 35, a three-piece insertion button 37, and a settlement button 39 are provided on the upper surface portion thereof. . The game medal slot 33 is an slot for inserting a game medal into the gaming machine 1. Next, the one-sheet insertion button 35 is a button for betting one of the game medals stored in the gaming machine 1, and the three-sheet insertion button 37 is stored in the gaming machine 1. It is a button for betting 3 of the game medals. The checkout button 39 is a button for paying out game medals stored in the gaming machine 1 to the outside. Note that game medals are awarded when a winning is achieved in a game, or when an extra number of game medals are inserted from the game medal slot 33 beyond the number required for a single game (a prescribed number). It is stored inside the gaming machine 1. This storage is to store the number of game medals in the RAM 115 of the main control board 101, which will be described later, and is a so-called credit. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of sheets that can be stored is 50 sheets.

  A start lever 41, stop buttons 43L, 43C, 43R, a return button 45, and the like are provided on the front surface of the operation panel 7. The start lever 41 is for starting the rotation of the rotating drum 13. A plurality of stop buttons 43L to 43R (three in the present embodiment) are provided corresponding to the respective spinning cylinders 13, and are for stopping the rotation of the corresponding spinning cylinders. The return button 45 is used to clear the jammed game medal when the game medal is jammed inside the gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, the stop button 43L corresponding to the first cylinder 13L is referred to as a “first stop button 43L”, the stop button 43C corresponding to the second cylinder 13C is referred to as a “second stop button 43C”, and The stop button 43R corresponding to the third cylinder 13R is referred to as a “third stop button 43R”. Further, when these are collectively referred to, they are simply referred to as “stop button 43”.

  The game medal payout opening 9 is provided at the lower part of the front door 4 of the gaming machine 1. In addition to the game medal payout opening 9, a tray portion 47 for receiving a game medal paid out from the game medal payout opening 9 is provided at the lower part of the front door 4.

A-1-2. Electrical configuration:
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a spinning board 103, a sub-control board 105, a central display lamp board 107, a power supply board 109, etc. with a main control board 101 as a center.

  The main control board 101 is a board that manages the progress and production of the game performed in the gaming machine 1. On the main control board 101, a known computer configured by connecting a CPU 111, a ROM 113, a RAM 115, and the like to each other via a bus 117 is mounted. The progress and performance of the game in the gaming machine 1 are controlled by the operation of the computer configured around the CPU 111.

  In addition to the main control board 101, the sub-control board 105 is connected to various illumination boards 119, various speakers 121, and the like. The sub control board 105 controls sound output from the speakers 121 by outputting sound signals to various speakers 121 based on signals from the main control board 101. The sub control board 105 also outputs signals to various illumination boards 119. On the illumination substrate 119, the illumination 123 is turned on / off based on the signal from the sub-control substrate 105.

  In addition to the main control board 101, the central display lamp board 107 includes the aforementioned number-of-acts display 27, the number-of-payout display 29, the number-of-payout display 31, the 1-sheet insertion button 35, the 3-sheet insertion button 37, and the settlement button. 39, a first stop button 43L, a second stop button 43C, a third stop button 43R, and the like are connected. When these buttons 35, 37, 39, 43 </ b> L to 43 </ b> R are operated by the player, signals indicating the operation results are input to the main control board 101 via the central display lamp board 107. With such a configuration, the computer on the main control board 101 can determine the operation state of each button 35, 37, 39, 43L to 43R.

  In addition to the central display lamp board 107, a left display lamp board 125, a right display lamp board 127, a start lever unit 129, a medal selector 131, and the like are also connected.

  The left display lamp board 125 is a board for performing on / off control of the 1 medal line lamp 15a, the 2 medal line lamp 15b, the 3 medal line lamp 15c, and the game start display lamp 17 provided on the left side of the display window 5. It is. Such On / Off control can be performed by inputting a predetermined signal from the main control board 101 to the left display lamp board 125 via the central display lamp board 107.

  Further, the right display lamp substrate 127 performs on / off control of the stop display lamp 19 provided on the right side of the display window 5, the re-game lamp 21, the big bonus notification lamps 23a to 23c, the game medal insertion lamp 25, and the like. It is a substrate for. Such On / Off control can be performed by inputting a predetermined signal from the main control board 101 to the right display lamp board 127 via the central display lamp board 107.

  The start lever unit 129 includes the aforementioned start lever 41 and a rotating cylinder rotation start sensor substrate (not shown) for detecting the operation of the start lever 41. When the start lever 41 is operated by the player, the operation is detected by the rotation-rotation start sensor board, and a rotation-rotation start signal indicating the detection result is sent to the main control board 101 via the central display lamp board 107. Entered. With such a configuration, the computer on the main control board 101 can determine the operation state with respect to the start lever 41.

  The medal selector 131 is a device configuration for selecting the game medals inserted from the game medal slot 33 based on the dimensions and accepting only the game medals conforming to the standard dimensions. In the medal selector 131, in addition to the function of selecting such game medals, the medal sensor board (not shown) detects the passage of the inserted game medals, and a blocker (operated by an electromagnetic solenoid (not shown)). A function of returning a game medal without accepting it is also provided. When the passage of a game medal is detected by the medal sensor board, a medal detection signal indicating the detection result is transmitted from the medal selector 131 to the main control board 101 via the central display lamp board 107. With this configuration, the computer on the main control board 101 can determine whether or not a game medal has been inserted from the game medal slot 33.

  In addition to the main control board 101, the stepping motors 133L, 133C, 133R, the rotation sensor boards 135L, 135C, 135R and the like are connected to the rotor board 103.

  The stepping motors 133 </ b> L to 133 </ b> R are motors for rotating / stopping each cylinder 13. These stepping motors 133L to 133R are provided in a number (three in this embodiment) corresponding to the respective spinning cylinders 13L to 13R, and the shafts of the respective stepping motors 133L to 133R are used as the rotation shafts of the corresponding rotating cylinders 13 respectively. It is used. The rotation / stop operation of these stepping motors 133L to 133R can be controlled by sending a signal from the main control board 101 to the stepping motors 133L to 133R via the rotating board 103. Accordingly, each cylinder 13 can be rotated / stopped by rotating / stopping the stepping motors 133L to 133R with a control signal from the main control board 101.

  The spinning sensor substrates 135L to 135R are for detecting passage of index portions (not shown) provided in each spinning cylinder 13, and the number corresponding to each spinning cylinder 13L to 13R (three in this embodiment). ) Is provided. When the index portion of each of the spinning cylinders 13 passes through the spinning cylinder sensor boards 135L to 135R, and the passage is detected by each of the spinning cylinder sensor boards 135L to 135R, a spinning cylinder index signal indicating the detection result is sent to the spinning board 103. Through the cylinder sensor boards 135L to 135R. For this reason, it is possible to manage the rotation angle of each spinning cylinder 13 (and thus the position of the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the spinning cylinder 13) by the main control board 101. Since the index portion of each of the spinning cylinders 13 passes through the spinning sensor board every time the spinning cylinder 13 makes one revolution, the spinning cylinder index signal is sent to each of the spinning cylinder sensor boards 135L to 135R every time the spinning cylinder 13 makes one revolution. To the main control board 101.

  In addition to the main control board 101, a medal payout device 137 and the like are connected to the power supply board 109. The power supply board 109 supplies power to the rotor board 103, the sub control board 105, the central display lamp board 107 and the like via the main control board 101, and also supplies power to the medal payout device 137.

  The power supply board 109 also has a function of relaying transmission / reception of signals performed between the main control board 101 and the medal payout device 137. When a signal for paying out a game medal is output from the main control board 101, the signal is input to the medal payout device 137 via the power supply board 109. As a result, the game medal payout from the medal payout device 137 is performed. Game medals are discharged to the exit 9. Then, the number of game medals paid out is counted by the medal payout device 137, and a game medal payout signal indicating the result is input to the main control board 101 via the power supply board 109. With such a configuration, the CPU 111 can manage the number of game medals stored in the gaming machine 1, the number of game medals paid out to the player, and the like.

A-2. Overview of control:
The basic flow of the gaming operation in the gaming machine 1 configured as described above is as follows. First, when a game medal is bet before the game starts, the winning lines L1 to L3 are activated according to the number of bets. Next, when the start lever 41 is operated by the player, the game is started by starting the rotation of the rotating cylinder 13, and then when the stop button 43 is operated by the player, the rotating of the rotating cylinder 13 is started. A single game is completed by stopping the game. When such a game is performed once, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not a predetermined winning symbol combination is aligned on an effective winning line. As a result, when it is determined that a predetermined winning symbol combination is aligned on the effective winning line (winning is established), a game medal is paid out to the player according to the winning mode.

  In the case where a big bonus combination is won in the game performed as described above, in the conventional revolving game machine, game conditions advantageous to the player have been set for a predetermined period thereafter (big bonus period). . For this reason, it has been generally recognized that the big bonus period is a period during which a game can be played under conditions that are more advantageous to the player than in the general gaming state. As a result, it is not uncommon to set game conditions that are advantageous to the player during the big bonus period, and it is not possible to increase the interest of the player by itself.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a period unfavorable for the player (low probability period) is provided in the big bonus period, and a period advantageous for the player is provided after the end of the big bonus period. The game is innovative, without sacrificing gambling. In order to realize such a novel game, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the computer including the CPU 111 described above executes the following control processing.

A-2-1. Control in the general gaming state:
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a general game process performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. This general game process is a process executed after the gaming machine 1 is powered on and further processes such as ROM sum check and RAM clear are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the general game process, it is first determined whether or not a game medal is bet (step 10; hereinafter, “step” is abbreviated as “S”), that is, a game medal slot. It is determined whether or not a game medal has been betted by the insertion of a game medal from 33, the operation of the one-sheet insertion button 35 or the three-sheet insertion button 37, or the automatic re-insertion based on the winning of a re-game player (S10). .

  In the process of S10, when it is determined that no game medal is bet (S10: NO), the determination process (S10) is repeated to wait until a game medal is bet. On the other hand, when a game medal is bet, a series of processes described below is started. First, it is determined that a game medal is bet (S10: YES), and as a result, the rotation rotation start process shown in FIG. 5 is executed (S20).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the rotation rotation starting process performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. This rotation rotation starting process is a process for starting the rotation of the rotation cylinder 13 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the rotation rotation start process of the present embodiment, the rotation of the rotation cylinder 13 is started when two conditions are satisfied. The two conditions are that the start lever 41 is turned on and that a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has passed since the start of rotation of the cylinder 13 in the previous game. .

  Therefore, in the rotation rotation starting process, as shown in FIG. 5, it is first determined whether or not the start lever 41 is ON (S210). If it is determined that the start lever 41 is not turned on (S210: NO), the determination processing (S210) is repeated to wait until the start lever 41 is turned on. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start lever 41 is ON (S210: YES), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation of the drum 13 in the previous game (S220).

  In the process of S220, when it is determined that a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of rotation of the cylinder 13 in the previous game (S220: NO), the determination process (S220) is repeatedly executed for that predetermined period. Wait until has passed. On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation of the drum 13 in the previous game (S220: YES), the main control board 101 outputs a drive signal to the stepping motors 133L to 133R. The body 13 starts to rotate (S230), and then returns to the general game process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the general game process, following the spinning rotation start process (S20), the lottery process during the general game shown in FIG. 6 is performed (S30). FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a lottery process during a general game performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. This general game lottery process is a process of performing an internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”) by using the lottery table shown in FIG. 7. That is, by acquiring one random number that can take a value in the range of [00001] to [16000] and referring to the lottery table of FIG. 7 based on the acquired random number value, Role) Select one of “Lose” or “Lose”. Note that a winning combination for a given combination is not established (determined) just by winning a predetermined combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal selection”) by internal lottery using a lottery table. In order for a winning to be established, it is necessary to stop display in a state where the symbol combinations corresponding to the internal winning combination are aligned on the active line.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table used in the lottery process during a general game. As shown in FIG. 7, the lottery table used in the general game lottery process includes “normal probability table during general game”, “high probability table during general game”, “normal probability table during internal winning state”. , “High probability table in internal winning state”. Each of these lottery tables is a table that stores a correspondence relationship between a random value and a combination (or loss). For example, in the “ordinary probability table during general game”, “tin tint” is associated with random numbers in the range of “2521 to 2574”.

  Thus, by determining the correspondence between the random number value and the combination, the winning probability of each combination is determined in each lottery table as shown in parentheses in FIG. However, since the correspondence between the random number value and the winning combination is different for each lottery table, with respect to a predetermined winning combination, an internal lottery is performed using one lottery table and an internal lottery is performed using another lottery table. And the winning probabilities are different. For example, in the “ordinary probability table during a general game”, as described above, “tin tint” is associated with random numbers in the range of “2521 to 2574”. In the “high probability table during gaming”, “tin tins” are associated with random numbers in the range of “3121 to 5920”. For this reason, in the case of performing an internal lottery using the “normal probability table in general game”, the winning probability of “Snin Minoru” is “50/16000”. In the case of performing an internal lottery using the “high probability table in the middle”, the winning probability of “Snin Minoru” is “2800/16000”.

  The reason why the winning probabilities of the winning combinations are different for each lottery table is to change the winning probabilities of the predetermined winning combination according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 by switching the lottery table used for the lottery process. In this embodiment, as described below, “whether it is within a predetermined period (high probability period) after the end of the BB period”, and “whether the BB role or RB role is being internally won (described later). The lottery table is switched in accordance with the difference in the gaming state such as “to change the winning probability of a predetermined combination.

  Therefore, in the general game lottery process, as shown in FIG. 6, it is first determined whether or not it is within a predetermined period (high probability period) after the end of the big bonus period (BB period) (S310). Here, in the present embodiment, the high probability period starts immediately after the end of the BB period. Therefore, whether or not it is within the high probability period is determined based on whether or not the current game is a game within a predetermined number of times after the end of the BB period. Further, immediately after the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the “predetermined period after the end of the BB period” is set to “0”. For this reason, when the general game lottery process is executed for the first time after power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, it is not determined that it is within the high probability period (S310: NO).

  If it is determined that it is not within the high probability period (S310: NO), it is subsequently determined whether the big bonus combination (BB combination) or the regular bonus combination (RB combination) is being won internally (S320). “Internally winning” means that an internal winning was made in a game played in the past, but the symbol combination corresponding to the role won internally is not yet available on the active line, so the internal winning state is It means that it has been carried over to the game. For example, even if the BB role was won internally in the previous game, if the symbol combination corresponding to this BB role is not aligned on the active line, the state where the BB role was won internally will be carried over to the current game. It becomes.

  If it is not the state in which the BB combination or RB combination has been internally won (internal winning) (S320: NO), an internal lottery is performed based on the “normal probability table in general game” shown in FIG. 7 (S330). That is, by acquiring one random number that can take values of [00001] to [16000] and referring to the “normal probability table in general game” based on the acquired random number value, various winning modes ( Or any one of the losers. In this process, for example, when a random number having a value of [2550] is acquired, “tin tint” is selected (internal winning).

  As described above, when the internal lottery is performed based on the “normal probability table in the general game” (S330), the process returns to the general game process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S320 that the BB combination or the RB combination is in an internal winning state (S320: YES), a lottery is performed based on the “normal probability table in internal winning” (S340), Thereafter, the process returns to the general game process shown in FIG.

  As a result of the determination in S310, if it is determined that it is within the predetermined period after the end of the BB period (S310: YES), first, it is determined whether or not the BB combination or RB combination is being won internally (S350). As a result, when it is not the state that the BB combination or RB combination is won internally (S350: NO), the lottery is performed based on the “high probability table in general game” (S360), and then the general combination shown in FIG. Return to game processing. On the other hand, if the BB combination or RB combination is being internally won (S350: YES), a lottery is performed based on the “high probability table in internal winning” (S370), and then the general game process shown in FIG. Return to.

  The lottery process during the general game is performed as described above. As shown in FIG. 7, in the “high probability table during the general game” used in this process, the “normal probability during the general game” is used. Compared with the “table”, the winning probabilities of the small combination, replay combination, and RB combination are set higher. In addition, in the “high probability table in internal winning”, the winning probabilities of the small combination and re-playing combination are set higher than in the “normal probability table in internal winning”. In other words, in the high probability period after the end of the BB period (although it is in the general gaming state), the winning probabilities of the small role, the replaying role, the RB role, etc. are higher than in the normal general gaming state. .

  As described above, even if a winning combination is won internally, the winning combination of the winning combination is not established. In order to establish a winning combination for an internal winning combination in the general game of the present embodiment, it is necessary to stop display in a state where the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 8 are aligned on the active line in accordance with the internal winning combination. is there. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning symbol combination and a payout number of game medals corresponding to each winning mode (combination) in the general gaming state.

  For example, in order to establish the “BB role” winning combination, as shown in FIG. 8, a combination of symbols “7-7-7” or “volcano-volcano-volcano” is aligned on the effective line. Thus, the first cylinder 13L to the third cylinder 13R need to be stopped. Further, in order to establish the “tin tint”, the first cylinder 13L to the third cylinder 13R are arranged so that the symbol combination “tin-tin-tin” is aligned on the effective line. I need to stop.

  Therefore, in the general game process shown in FIG. 4, when the lottery process during the general game is completed, the spinning rotation stop process shown in FIG. 9 is executed (S40). FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the rotation rotation stopping process performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. In this rotation rotation stop processing, rotation of the rotation drum 13 is stopped when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the predetermined condition is that the stop button 43 is turned on within a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) after the rotation of the rotating cylinder 13 is started and the rotation speed becomes constant. Alternatively, a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the rotation of the rotating cylinder 13 was started and the rotation speed became constant.

  Therefore, in the rotation rotation stopping process, as shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not the stop button 43 is turned on (S410). In the process of S410, when it is determined that the stop button 43 is not turned on (S410: NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation speed of the rotating cylinder 13 becomes constant ( S420). As a result, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed since the rotational speed of the rotating cylinder 13 becomes constant (S420: YES), the first rotating cylinder 13L, the second rotating cylinder 13C, and the third rotating cylinder 13R. A stop position (stop angle) is determined (S430). Then, the first cylinder 13L, the second cylinder 13C, and the third cylinder 13R are sequentially stopped at the determined stop position (S440). On the other hand, in the process of S420, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the rotation speed of the rotating cylinder 13 becomes constant (S420: NO), the process of S410 is performed again for a predetermined time. Wait until has passed.

  In the process of S410, when it is determined that any of the stop buttons 43 has been turned on (S410: YES), the stop position of the rotating drum 13 corresponding to the stop button 43 that has been turned on is determined (S430). ). The stop position is determined based on the operation timing of the stop button 43 and the result of the internal lottery. When the stop position of the rotating cylinder 13 is determined, the rotating cylinder 13 is stopped at the stop position (S440).

  If the predetermined rotating cylinder 13 is stopped in the process of S440, it is next determined whether or not the rotation of all the rotating cylinders 13 is stopped (S450). As a result, when it is determined that the rotation of all the cylinders 13 has stopped (S450: YES), the process returns to the general game process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the rotation of all the cylinders 13 has been stopped as a result of the process of S450 (S450: NO), the process returns to the process of S410, and it is determined whether or not the stop button 43 is turned on. To do. Thereafter, when it is determined that the rotation of all the cylinders 13 has stopped (S450: YES), the process returns to the general game process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the general game process, after returning from the rotating rotation stop process, it is next determined whether or not a winning combination for any of the winning combinations has been established (S50). The determination as to whether or not a winning is achieved is made by determining whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (see FIG. 8) is stopped and displayed on the active line. . As a result, if it is determined that no winning combination has been established (S50: NO), the process returns to S10 and waits until a game medal is bet again. When it is confirmed that a bet is made (S10: YES), the above-described series of processing is executed again. On the other hand, if it is determined that a winning combination is established (S50: YES), the process of S60 is executed.

  In the process of S60, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a re-playing combination. As a result, when it is determined that the winning combination is a re-game player (S60: YES), automatic re-insertion (the same number of game medals as the number used in the current game is automatically bet). (S70), the process returns to S10 and waits until a game medal is bet again. When it is confirmed that a bet is made (S10: YES), the above-described series of processing is executed again.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination is not a re-game player as a result of the process of S60 (S60: NO), a medal payout process is executed (S80). In the medal payout process, the number of game medals (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the winning combination is paid out to the player. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming medals paid out to the player by winning a prize are temporarily stored in the gaming machine 1.

  Once the medal payout process (S80) is performed, it is next determined whether or not the winning combination is an RB winning combination (S90). In this process, when it is determined that the winning combination is the RB combination (S90: YES), the regular bonus game process shown in FIG. 10 is executed (S100), and then the process returns to S10. Wait until a game medal is bet again. When it is confirmed that a bet is made (S10: YES), the above-described series of processing is executed again. The regular bonus game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When it is determined that the winning combination is not the RB combination (S90: NO), it is subsequently determined whether the winning combination is the BB combination (S110). As a result, if it is determined that the winning combination is the BB combination (S110: YES), the big bonus game process shown in FIG. 12 is executed (S120), and then the process returns to S10 and the game is played again. Wait until a medal is bet. When it is confirmed that a bet is made (S10: YES), the above-described series of processing is executed again. The big bonus game process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination is not the BB combination (S110: NO), the process returns to S10 without shifting to the process of S120, and waits until a game medal is bet again.

A-2-2. Control in regular bonus gaming state:
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a regular bonus game process (S100) performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As described above, when a winning combination of RB combination is established, this regular bonus game process (RB game process) is executed. Note that the regular bonus game (RB game) is a game that is played after the RB game process is started after the RB winning combination is established and until the RB game process is completed. In this RB game, (For example, a combination in which a combination of symbols that cannot be won during a general game is a winning combination, or a combination in which such a combination of symbols and a combination that is a winning combination in a general game is a winning combination) Win with probability.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the RB game process is started, it is first determined whether or not a game medal is bet (S510). This process is the same as the process of S10 in the general game process. In this process, if it is determined that a game medal has been bet (S510), a rotating rotation start process is executed (S520). Since this process is the same as the turning rotation start process (see FIG. 5) performed in the general game process, the description thereof is omitted here.

  When the spinning rotation start process is completed, a regular bonus lottery process (RB lottery process) is executed (S530). In the RB lottery process, an internal lottery is performed using a lottery table (not shown) for RB games.

  When the RB lottery process is completed, a spinning cylinder rotation stop process is executed (S540). Since this process is the same as the spinning cylinder rotation stop process (see FIG. 9) performed in the general game process, the description thereof is omitted here.

  When all the spinning cylinders 13 are stopped in the spinning cylinder rotation stop process of S540, it is next determined whether or not any winning combination has been established (S550). Whether or not a winning has been established is determined by determining whether or not the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 11 are stopped and displayed in a state where they are aligned on the active line, corresponding to the winning combination. As a result of the process of S550, when it is determined that a winning of any combination is established (S550: YES), a predetermined number (see FIG. 11) of game medals is paid out to the player (S560), and then S570 Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that no winning combination has been established (S550: NO), the process proceeds to S570 without paying out game medals. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the award symbol combination and the number of game medals paid out in the RB gaming state.

  In the process of S570, it is determined whether or not to end the RB game process. For example, when the number of games performed in the currently executed RB game process reaches a predetermined number (12 in this embodiment), or the number of winnings established in the currently executed RB game process is the predetermined number of times. It is determined that the RB game process is to be ended when the number of times reaches (in this example, 8 times). As a result of such processing, when it is determined that the RB game process is to be ended (S570: YES), the process returns to the general game process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined termination condition is not satisfied and the RB game process is not terminated (S570: NO), the process returns to S510.

A-2-3. Control in Big Bonus gaming state:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the big bonus game process (S120) performed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As described above, when a winning combination of BB combination is established, this big bonus game process (BB game process) is executed. The big bonus game (BB game) refers to a game that is performed after the BB game process is started after the BB winning combination is established and until the BB game process is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the BB game process, first, the length of the low probability period is set (S610). The low probability period is a period provided in the big bonus period, and, as will be described later, in this low probability period, the winning probability of the small role or RB role is set lower than that in the general gaming state. The big bonus period in the conventional swing type gaming machine is a period in which gaming conditions advantageous to the player are set, but the big bonus period in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is not necessarily advantageous to the player. On the contrary, it includes a period (low probability period) in which game conditions that are disadvantageous to the player are set.

  The length of the low probability period is defined by the number of games. The number of games that define the length of the low probability period is determined by lottery using a predetermined low probability period table (not shown). The low probability period table is stored in the ROM 113 as a table in which the random number value and the number of games are stored in association with each other, and the CPU 111 refers to the low probability period table based on the random number value acquired separately. Determine the length of the low probability period.

  If the length of the low probability period is determined, it is next determined whether or not a game medal is bet (S620). This process is the same as the process of S10 in the general game process. In this process, if it is determined that a game medal has been bet (S620: YES), a rotation rotation start process is executed (S630). Since this process is the same as the turning rotation start process (see FIG. 5) performed in the general game process, the description thereof is omitted here.

  When the rotation rotation starting process of S630 is completed, a lottery process during BB game shown in FIG. 13 is executed (S640). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a lottery process during a BB game in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. This BB gaming lottery process is an internal lottery process using the big bonus game lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table used in the BB game lottery process. As shown in FIG. 14, the lottery tables used in the BB game lottery process include a “normal probability table during BB game” and a “low probability table during BB game”. Each of these lottery tables is a table that stores a correspondence relationship between a random value and a combination (or loss). The numerical values shown in parentheses in FIG. 14 are the winning probabilities of each combination when each lottery table is used.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the lottery process during the BB game, first, it is determined whether or not it is currently in a low probability period (S810). Here, the low probability period in the present embodiment starts immediately after the establishment of the BB combination. Therefore, in the process of S810, whether or not the current game is in the low probability period depends on whether or not the current game is within a predetermined number of times (the number of games corresponding to the length of the low probability period) after the start of the BB period. Judging.

  As a result of the process of S810, if it is determined that the low probability period is not in effect (S810: NO), a lottery is performed based on the “normal probability table” shown in FIG. 14 (S820), and then the BB game shown in FIG. Return to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is during the low probability period (S810: YES), a lottery is performed based on the “low probability table” shown in FIG. 14 (S820), and then the process returns to the BB game process shown in FIG. .

  As described above, the lottery process during the BB game is performed. The “low probability table” (FIG. 14) used in this process is the “normal probability table during the general game” used in the lottery process during the general game. (See FIG. 7), the winning probabilities of the small role and the RB role are set low. That is, in the low probability period during the BB period, the winning probability of the small combination or RB combination is lower than that in the general gaming state.

  Therefore, in this low probability period, game medals are hardly paid out to the player, and the player consumes more game medals, which is disadvantageous for the player. On the other hand, the “normal probability table” (FIG. 14) used in the BB game lottery process is more likely to be the winning probability of the small role or the RB role than the “normal probability table in the general game” used in the general game lottery process. Is higher than the normal general gaming state. Note that, as is apparent from the lottery table used in the lottery process during the BB game shown in FIG. 14, during the BB game, the re-game player is not won.

  In the BB game process shown in FIG. 12, when returning from the above-mentioned lottery process during the BB game (S640), the rotation rotation stop process is subsequently performed (S650). Since this process is the same as the spinning cylinder rotation stop process (see FIG. 9) executed in the general game process of FIG. 4, the description thereof is omitted here.

  If all the spinning cylinders 13 are stopped in the spinning cylinder rotation stop process of S650, it is next determined whether or not any winning combination has been established (S660). Whether or not winning has been established is determined by determining whether or not the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 15 are stopped and displayed in a state where they are aligned on the active line, corresponding to the winning combination. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a winning symbol combination and a payout number of game medals in a big bonus (BB) game state.

  As a result of the processing of S660, when it is determined that a winning combination of any winning combination is established (S660: YES), the number of game medals corresponding to the winning winning combination (see FIG. 15) is paid out to the player ( After that, the process proceeds to S680.

  In the process of S680, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is an RB winning combination. As a result, when the winning combination is the RB combination (S680: YES), the RB game process is executed (S690), and then the process proceeds to S700. Note that winning in the RB combination in the BB gaming state is generally called jack-in winning or jack-in. Since the contents of the RB game process in the BB game state are the same as the RB game process called from the general game process (see FIG. 10), the description thereof is omitted here. On the other hand, in the process of S680, when it is determined that the winning combination is not the RB combination (S680: NO), the process proceeds to S700 without executing the RB game process.

  If it is determined as a result of the process of S660 that no winning combination has been established (S660: NO), the process proceeds to S700 without performing the processes of S670 to S690.

  In the process of S700, it is determined whether or not the BB game process end condition is satisfied. This determination is made based on the number of game medals paid out to the player during the BB period, the number of RB game processes executed during the BB period, and the like. For example, when the number of game medals paid out to the player during the BB period reaches an upper limit number (for example, 465), or the number of RB game processes performed during the BB period is a predetermined number ( For example, when it reaches three times, it is determined that the BB game process end condition is satisfied.

  As a result of the process of S700, when it is not determined that the BB game process end condition is satisfied (S700: NO), the process returns to S620. On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB game process end condition is satisfied (S700: YES), the length of the high probability period is determined (S710).

  As described above, the length of the high probability period is defined by the number of games. Therefore, in the process of S710, this “number of games” is determined. Here, the “number of games” is determined by referring to a predetermined high probability period table (not shown) based on the game situation during the BB period. The high probability period table used for this determination is configured as a table in which “the game situation during the BB period” and “the number of games” are stored in association with each other. The “game situation” stored in the high probability period table includes the number of game medals earned by the player during the BB period, the number of RB winning combinations established during the BB, the number of games played during the low probability period, the low probability You can set the length of the period.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a “low probability period” in which the winning probability of the small combination (general combination) and the RB combination is set lower than the general gaming state is provided during the BB period. In addition, a “high probability period” in which the winning probabilities of the small combination and the RB combination are set higher than in the normal general gaming state is provided after the end of the BB period. That is, in the conventional spinning-type gaming machine, a gaming condition advantageous to the player is set during the BB period, and the gaming condition returns to the normal state after the BB period ends (returns to the normal general gaming state). In contrast, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a situation that is disadvantageous to the player is generated during the BB period, and a situation that is advantageous to the player is generated after returning from the BB period to the general gaming state. It is.

  In other words, the longer the low probability period in the BB period is, the more the player's game medal consumption amount increases, which is disadvantageous for the player. The shorter this low probability period, the less the medal consumption amount. It is advantageous for the player. In addition, since a high probability period occurs after the BB period ends, the player may end the low probability period as soon as possible after the BB winning is established, and transition to the high probability period after the BB period as soon as possible. The game is played during the BB period. As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to realize an unexpected and novel gaming property and to enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, acquisition of game medals is relatively difficult during the BB period, but acquisition of game medals is relatively easy after the end of the BB period. For this reason, the number of game medals that can be acquired by the player can be maintained at the same level as that of a conventional revolving game machine. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to maintain gambling while improving the gameability as described above.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the low probability period is further disadvantageous for the player by setting the winning probability of the RB combination (normal bonus combination) during the low probability period lower than the general gaming state. The period. Therefore, the novelty of the game can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a low probability period is provided immediately after the start of the BB period (immediately after the winning of the BB winning combination). Since a player normally expects that many game medals can be earned when entering the `` big bonus period '', it is surprising that by setting a low probability period immediately after the special bonus role winning is established, Stronger and more innovative games can be realized.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the length of the low probability period is set by lottery, so the length of the low probability period can be changed randomly. As a result, a novel gameplay can be realized.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the length of the high probability period is set based on the gaming situation during the BB period. For example, the gaming situation during the BB period is disadvantageous for the player. The higher the probability period, the longer the probability period can be set. In other words, the game situation during the BB period is more disadvantageous for the player, and a more advantageous game situation for the player is generated after the BB period. It becomes. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay and further enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, in the high probability period of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the re-gamer is also set higher than the normal general gaming state, thereby creating a more advantageous situation for the player. Therefore, it is possible to realize more innovative game play and further enhance the interest of the player.

B. Revolving machine of the second embodiment:
In the first embodiment described above, the dedicated medal lending device is provided separately from the gaming machine 1, and at the start of the game, the player uses the gaming medal lent from the medal lending device. The game is started after moving to the first tray portion 47. On the other hand, in the second embodiment described below, a prepaid card type medal lending unit is provided next to the spinning cylinder type gaming machine. According to this medal lending unit, the game medals to be rented can be directly supplied to the player from the revolving game machine. Can start. Hereinafter, the swivel type gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing the front structure of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. As shown in the drawing, the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is connected to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151 on the left side of the gaming machine as compared to the first embodiment described above with reference to FIG. The point is greatly different. Correspondingly, a balance display unit 153 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 151 and a gaming medal from the CR unit 151 are lent to the front door 4 of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. A lending button 155 for returning, a return button 157 for returning a prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 151, and the like are provided.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. In the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the main control board 101, the sub control board 105, the rotation board 103, the central display lamp board 107, the power supply board 109, etc. Various substrates are provided. In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is provided with a CR connection board 161 and a CR display board 162 corresponding to the provision of the CR unit 151, and the prepaid described above with reference to FIG. The card unit (CR unit) 151 is connected to the main control board 101 via the CR connection board 161. Further, the lending button 155, the return button 157, and the balance display unit 153 mounted on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 are connected to the CR unit 151 via the CR display board 162 and the CR connection board 161.

  Since the main operations of the various boards including the main control board 101 are the same as those in the first embodiment, the operations related to the prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151 will be described here.

  FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing various signals (PRDY signal, TDS signal, BRDY signal, BRQ signal, EXS signal) transmitted / received via the CR connection board 161 and the acceptance state of the operation of the lending button 155. . As shown in the figure, first, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the main control board 101 performs initial setting of the CPU 111 and then a gaming machine operation signal (PRDY signal) to the prepaid card unit 151. (Output level low state). Thereby, the prepaid card unit 151 recognizes that the gaming machine 1 is operating normally and is ready to rent game medals. On the other hand, a power signal (VL signal) is output from the prepaid card unit 151. The main control board 101 recognizes that the prepaid card unit 151 is connected by receiving a power signal (VL signal) from the prepaid card unit 151.

  When the main control board 101 cannot detect the power signal (VL signal) and it is determined that the prepaid card unit 151 is not connected, an error is notified and the connection of the prepaid card unit 151 is confirmed. Until you stop starting a new game. That is, when the power supply signal (VL signal) from the prepaid card unit 151 cannot be detected for some reason, such as the connection connector of the prepaid card unit 151 is disconnected while each cylinder 13 is rotating, after the game ends No new game is started until the power signal (VL signal) is detected again. When the connection of the prepaid card unit 151 is confirmed, a new game is started again. For this reason, since a game is not performed in a state where the connection is incomplete, so-called fraud can be prevented. Alternatively, when the power signal (VL signal) from the prepaid card unit 151 can no longer be detected, the game may be stopped immediately even if each cylinder 13 is rotating. This is preferable because it is possible to more reliably prevent so-called fraud.

  When the player sets a prepaid card in the prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151 and presses the lending button 155, a lending button signal (TDS signal) indicating that this operation has been performed is output to the prepaid card unit 151. (Signal output level Low state). Then, the prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151 outputs a card unit READY signal (BRDY signal) toward the CR connection board 161. The output BRDY signal is supplied to the main control board 101 via the CR connection board 161. Further, the prepaid card unit 151 outputs a lending request signal (BRQ signal) after a predetermined delay time has elapsed after outputting the BRDY signal.

  The main control board 101 raises the lending completion signal (EXS signal) to be output to the prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151, and when the output (falling) of the BRQ signal is detected, the main control board 101 causes the EXS signal to fall. The fact that the request is accepted is transmitted to the prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151. Thereafter, when the main control board 101 detects the rising edge of the BRQ signal, the main control board 101 rents out game medals for several times (for example, five). In other words, a signal for requesting the payout of game medals is supplied to the medal payout device 137 via the power supply board 109, and as a result, the rented game medals are paid out from the medal payout device 137 to the tray 47. When the game medals are lent out once in this manner, the main control board 101 raises the EXS signal and waits until the BRQ signal falls again. In the prepaid card unit 151 of the present embodiment, since it is set to lend out game medals for 10 times (for example, 50) by one operation on the lending button 155, as shown in the figure, the BRQ signal And the transmission / reception of the EXS signal is repeated 10 times. When the lending of game medals for 10 times is completed, the prepaid card unit 151 transmits the BRDY signal to transmit the fact to the main control board 101.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to directly rent game medals to the tray unit 47 in accordance with the operation of the lending button 155. Therefore, the game can be started without dropping the game medal or losing the dropped game medal.

  It should be noted that the BRDY signal is “Lending” after the lending button 155 is pressed until the lending ends, and even if the lending button 155 is operated during this period, the FIG. As shown at the bottom, the operation is invalid (cannot be accepted). Further, the game is started by the operation of the start lever 41, but in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18 until the game is finished (that is, during the game). The operation of the lending button 155 is set to be invalid (cannot be accepted). Here, “in game” is a period from when the start lever 41 is operated until the payout of the number of game medals corresponding to the stop symbol is completed. In order to invalidate the operation of the lending button 155 during such a game, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment employs the following configuration.

  First, the main control board 101 detects that the start lever 41 has been operated, and outputs a gaming signal toward the CR display board 162. The CR display board 162 is provided with a switch element on a signal line input from the lending button 155. Even when the lending button 155 is operated, when a gaming signal is input from the main control board 101 (output level High state), the switch element is activated and the lending button signal (TDS signal) from the lending button 155 is operated. ) Is not input to the prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151. Here, as the switch element, for example, a transistor can be used as described below.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a circuit configuration using a transistor as a switch element for invalidating the operation of the lending button 155 during a game. As shown in the figure, a PNP transistor 162a as a switch element is provided on the signal line from the lending button 155 to the prepaid card unit 151. By switching this PNP transistor 162a to OFF, the lending button The lending button signal (TDS signal) based on the operation 155 can be blocked. In other words, when the game signal is not input (signal output level low state), the PNP transistor 162a is turned on. Therefore, the lending button signal (TDS signal) based on the operation of the lending button 155 causes the CR connection board 161 to be turned on. To the prepaid card unit 151 and received by the photocoupler 151a. On the other hand, if a game-in-progress signal is output from the main control board 101 (signal output level High state), the PNP transistor 162a can be turned off because the emitter-base voltage of the PNP transistor 162a decreases. . As a result, the TDS signal can be blocked and the operation of the lending button 155 can be invalidated (cannot be accepted).

  In the above description, it is assumed that the signal output level is in the low state when the in-game signal is not output, and the signal output level is in the high state when the in-game signal is output. Of course, the output form of the in-game signal is not limited to such a form. For example, when the in-game signal is not output, the signal output level is in a high state, and the signal is output when the in-game signal is output. The output level may be low. In the case of such an output mode, a similar mode can be realized if the PNP transistor 162 is changed to an NPN type transistor.

  FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing how the lending button 155 becomes invalid after the start lever 41 is operated. As described above, when the game is not started and no game signal is input, the PNP transistor 162a is in the ON state. Therefore, as indicated by an arrow in the figure, every time the lending button 155 is pressed, a TDS signal (signal output level Low state) is input to the prepaid card unit 151. On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is turned on and the game is started, a game signal is output from the main control board 101 to the CR display board 162 until the game is finished. 162a becomes an OFF state. Therefore, since the TDS signal is blocked during the game, the operation of the lending button 155 becomes invalid.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the operation of the lending button 155 during the game is invalidated. Therefore, the rotation control of each cylinder 13 and the payout control of game medals according to the winning establishment are performed. There is no need to rent game medals. Thus, since it is not necessary to lend medals in parallel with various controls for proceeding with the game, it is possible to avoid complication of control. Although it is possible to invalidate the operation of the lending button 155 by the determination process of the CPU 111, the operation of the lending button 155 is invalidated by using hardware such as a switch element and a relay element as in this embodiment. This is preferable because the configuration for achieving this can be realized relatively easily.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to invalidate the operation of the lending button 155, a gaming signal (a signal exchanged inside the gaming machine 1) output from the main control board 101 of the gaming machine 1 to the CR display board 162. ) Is used, and a signal (for example, a PRDY signal) exchanged between the gaming machine 1 and the prepaid card unit 151 is not used. Thereby, the malfunction that the gaming machine 1 erroneously recognizes a communication error with the prepaid card unit 151 and stops the operation does not occur.

  For example, when invalidating the operation of the lending button 155 during the game (prohibiting medal lending) based on the output level of the PRDY signal exchanged between the gaming machine 1 and the prepaid card unit 151, the PRDY signal The output level needs to be set to a level (output level High state) indicating a state in which the gaming machine 1 cannot normally operate (a state where medals cannot be lent). However, despite the fact that the game is in progress, the output level of the PRDY signal becomes a level indicating a state in which normal operation is impossible (High state), and when this state is continued for a certain period of time, the gaming machine 1 has the prepaid card unit 151. Recognizing that there was a communication error between and, the operation stops.

  This is because the PRDY signal is a signal indicating whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a state in which the gaming machine 1 can normally operate, and some abnormality occurs during the operation of the gaming machine 1 so that the gaming machine 1 operates normally. This is because the output level usually changes when it becomes impossible (for example, when a communication error occurs between the gaming machine 1 and the prepaid card unit 151).

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the operation of the lending button 155 during the game is invalidated using the in-game signal processed inside the gaming machine 1, the gaming machine 1 is in the gaming state as described above. There is no problem of stopping the operation during normal operation.

  As the switch element, a so-called OR gate may be used so that the output is always in a high state while a game signal is being input (high input state). Alternatively, as described below, a so-called relay circuit may be used so that the electrical connection is cut while the game signal is input.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a circuit configuration using a mechanical relay in order to invalidate a lending button operation during a game. As shown in the drawing, a mechanical relay 162b is provided on the signal line from the lending button 155 to the prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151, and this mechanical relay 162b is turned on or off by a signal during game. By switching to, the signal line can be interrupted. That is, when the game signal is not input (signal output level low state), the relay relay is excited, and as a result, the mechanical relay 162b is turned on. Therefore, a TDS signal based on the operation of the lending button 155 can be input to the prepaid card unit 151 via the CR connection board 161. Conversely, if a game signal is input, the mechanical relay 162b can be switched to the OFF state, and the operation of the lending button 155 can be invalidated.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a circuit configuration using a photo MOS relay in order to invalidate a rental button operation during a game. As shown in the figure, a photo MOS relay 162c is provided on the signal line from the lending button 155 to the prepaid card unit (CR unit) 151, and the photo MOS relay 162c is turned on or off by a game signal. By switching, the signal line can be interrupted. That is, when a game signal is not input (signal output level Low state), the light emitting diode in the photo MOS relay 162c emits light, so that the photo MOS relay 162c is turned on. Therefore, a TDS signal based on the operation of the lending button 155 can be input to the prepaid card unit 151 via the CR connection board 161. On the other hand, if a game signal is input, the photo MOS relay 162c can be switched to the OFF state, and the operation of the lending button 155 can be invalidated.

  In the above embodiment, the operation of the lending button 155 is invalidated during the game. In addition, the operation of the lending button 155 is invalidated even when the front door 4 is open. May be input to the CR display board 162 and the operation of the lending button 155 may be invalidated (in-game signal or another signal; hereinafter referred to as “lending operation invalidation signal”). While the front door 4 is open, the medal discharging portion of the medal payout device (hopper) 137 and the game medal payout opening 9 in the front door 4 are separated from each other. Although falling from the machine 1, such an inconvenience can be prevented if the operation of the lending button 155 is invalidated even when the front door 4 is opened.

  Further, in the above description, the means for invalidating the operation of the lending button (switch element, relay, etc .; hereinafter referred to as “lending operation invalidating means”) is described as being provided on the CR display board 162. As described above, if the lending operation invalidating means is provided on the CR display board 162 and the lending operation invalidating signal is not input to the CR connection board 161, a signal relating to medal lending / receiving via the CR connection board 161 ( The PRDY signal, the BRDY signal, the BRQ signal, the EXS signal, etc.) are less likely to be affected by noise or the like, so that medal lending can be performed normally.

  In the above description, the lending operation invalidating means is described as being provided on the CR display board 162. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be provided on the CR connection board 161, for example. If the lending operation invalidating means is provided on the CR connection board 161, it is not necessary to newly install a connector or harness (signal cable) for inputting a lending operation invalidating signal from the main control board 101 on the CR display board 162. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine 1 can be reduced, and the CR display board 162 can be shared with the ball game machine.

  Further, as described above, the front door 4 is provided with the lending button 155, the balance display unit 153, and the like, and therefore the CR display substrate 162 directly connected to the lending button 155 and the balance display unit 153 is also used for the front door 4. It is appropriate to provide in. On the other hand, the main control board 101 is preferably provided inside the housing 3 because of the necessity to control the entire gaming machine 1. In such a case, if a harness for connecting the main control board 101 and the CR display board 162 is to be newly installed, the harness needs to be lengthened. Therefore, when the front door 4 is opened and closed, the newly installed harness is connected to the housing 3 and the front door. 4 may be pinched between the front door 4 and the front door 4 may be disconnected due to repeated opening and closing. However, if the lending operation invalidating means is provided on the CR connection board 161, there is no need to newly install a harness for inputting a lending operation invalidating signal from the main control board 101 to the CR display board 162. Does not occur.

  In addition, the CR connection board 161 is a board having a function of exchanging signals (PRDY signal, BRDY signal, BRQ signal, EXS signal, etc.) related to medal lending with the main control board 101. 161 includes an input / output unit (connector) for transmitting and receiving signals related to such medal lending. Therefore, when providing the lending operation invalidating means on the CR connection board 161, it is only necessary to increase the pins of such existing connectors, so that the operation of the lending button 155 can be effectively invalidated.

  In the above description, the game medals to be lent are paid out to the tray unit 47. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game medals using the prepaid card unit 151 may be lent out as follows. . First, when the 1-sheet insertion button 35 or the 3-sheet insertion button 37 is pressed, the number of stored game medals is detected. If there is a stored medal, the medal is inserted to play a game. On the other hand, when there are no stored medals, or when the number of bets is less than the number of bets, a game is played by inserting medals of the shortage or the number of bets from the prepaid card inserted in the prepaid card unit 151. At this time, when the balance (frequency) of the prepaid card is counted by the number of game medals, the card balance is decreased by the number of inserted medals. On the other hand, if the balance of the prepaid card is counted in monetary amount, the card balance should be decreased by an amount obtained by multiplying the amount per game medal (for example, 20 yen per card) by the number of medals inserted. That's fine.

  In this way, a game can be played using the balance stored in the prepaid card as if it were stored as a game medal, so that the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable. In addition, in this way, the game can be advanced without actually paying out the game medals to be lent by the medal payout device 137. For this reason, it is possible to prevent various troubles caused by actually paying out game medals such as the occurrence of medals or occurrence of medals. Also, the game medal insertion operation by the player can be simplified.

  While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim unless it departs from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the determination as to whether or not it is during the low probability period and the determination as to whether or not it is during the high probability period are made based on the number of games. It is not limited. For example, these determinations may be made based on the elapsed time.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the low probability period is provided immediately after the start of the BB period, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, a low probability period may be provided after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the BB period.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the high probability period is provided immediately after the end of the BB period, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, a high probability period may be provided after a predetermined period has elapsed after the end of the BB period.

  In addition, the winning probabilities of the small role and the RB role in the low probability period of the above embodiment are as shown in FIG. 7, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game that the player can acquire during the low probability period It is only necessary that the expected value of the number of medals is lower than that in the general gaming state. For example, the winning probabilities of the small combination and RB combination in the low probability period may be set to “0”. In addition, it is not necessary to set all the winning probabilities of the small roles in the low probability period lower than in the general gaming state, and only the winning probabilities of some small roles may be set lower than in the general gaming state.

  Further, the winning probabilities of the small role and the RB role in the high probability period of the above embodiment are as shown in FIG. 14, but are not limited to this, and a game that the player can acquire during the high probability period It is only necessary that the expected value of the number of medals is higher than that in the normal general gaming state. For example, it is not necessary to make all the winning probabilities of small roles and RB roles in the high probability period higher than the normal general gaming state, and only the winning probabilities of some of the small roles and RB roles are normal It may be set higher than the gaming state.

  Further, during the low probability period of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, by switching the lottery table used for the internal lottery to the “low probability table”, the winning probabilities of the small role and the RB role are changed to the general gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. For example, during the low probability period, stop control of the spinning cylinder 13 may be performed so that the winning symbol combinations are less likely to be aligned (or not aligned) than in the case of the general gaming state. Even in this case, the winning probability of the small combination or RB combination can be made lower than that in the general gaming state.

  Further, during the high probability period of the above embodiment, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6, by switching the “high probability table” as the lottery table used for the internal lottery, Although the winning probability is higher than that in the normal general gaming state, it is not limited to this mode. For example, during the high probability period, the stop control of the spinning cylinder 13 may be performed so that the winning symbol combinations are more easily aligned than in the normal general gaming state. Even in this case, the winning probability of the small combination, the RB combination, and the re-playing combination can be made higher than that in the normal general gaming state.

  In addition, the number of RB games during the BB period may be a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times), or may be selected from 1 time, 2 times, or 3 times by lottery when winning in the BB. It may be determined.

  Moreover, although the said Example demonstrated that a game medal was used as a game medium, it is not restricted to this. For example, a game ball may be used as a game medium.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a swivel type gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the front structure of the spinning cylinder type game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electrical structure of the rotary type game machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the general game process in the rotary type game machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation rotation start process in the rotation type game machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process in the general game in the rotary type game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table used by the lottery process in the general game of the rotary type game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning symbol combination and the payout number of game medals in the general gaming state of the swivel type gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation rotation stop process in the rotation type game machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows a regular bonus (RB) game process in the spinning cylinder type game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning symbol combination and the payout number of game medals in the regular bonus (RB) gaming state of the swivel type gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big bonus (BB) game processing in the swivel type game machine of 1st Example. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process in the big bonus (BB) game in the swivel type game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table used by the lottery process in the big bonus (BB) game in the spinning cylinder type game machine of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning symbol combination in the big bonus (BB) game state of the swivel type game machine of 1st Example, and the payout number of a game medal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the front structure of the spinning cylinder type game machine of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electrical structure of the spinning cylinder type game machine of 2nd Example. It is a timing chart which shows the various signals etc. which are transmitted / received via CR connection board | substrate in the spinning cylinder type game machine of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the circuit structure for invalidating rental button operation during a game in the spinning cylinder type game machine of 2nd Example. It is a timing chart which shows a mode that operation of a lending button becomes invalid after operation of a start lever. It is explanatory drawing which shows the circuit structure using a mechanical relay in order to invalidate rental button operation in a game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the circuit structure using a photo MOS relay in order to invalidate rental button operation in a game.

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5 ... Display windows 13L, 13C, 13R ... Spinner 101 ... Main control board 111 ... CPU
113 ... ROM
115 ... RAM

Claims (6)

After starting the variable display of symbols in a plurality of areas, a single game is constructed by stopping and displaying symbols in each area, and depending on the winning mode determined by the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed, A spinning machine that provides gaming media,
In the winning mode,
A general combination in which the game medium is given to the player in accordance with the combination of the symbols displayed to be stopped;
In a plurality of games following the game of the time when the winning mode is established, a normal bonus combination in which a first special game state that is a game state advantageous to the player is started,
A special bonus combination for starting a second special gaming state, which is a gaming state in which the normal bonus combination can be continuously generated during a predetermined period after the winning mode is established, is set,
During a predetermined period after the establishment of the special bonus combination, the winning probability of the general combination is higher than the general gaming state that is a gaming state that does not correspond to either the first special gaming state or the second special gaming state. Is provided with a low probability period set low,
After the end of the second special gaming state, a high probability period is set in which the winning probability of at least one of the general combination or the normal bonus combination is set higher than that of the normal general gaming state. A featured spinning machine.   2. The revolving gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein during the low probability period, the winning probability of the normal bonus combination is also set lower than in the general gaming state.   The revolving gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the low probability period is provided immediately after the special bonus combination is established.   4. The rotary gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the length of the low probability period is determined by lottery.   5. The revolving gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a length of the high probability period is determined according to a gaming situation during the predetermined period. In the rotating type gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
In the winning mode, there is also set a re-playing role in which a game can be executed without using a game medium in the next game when the winning mode is established,
In the high-probability period, the winning probability of the re-gamer is also set higher than in a normal general gaming state.

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