JP2005323677A5 - - Google Patents

Description

Game machine

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

  As a type of gaming machine, there is known a slot machine equipped with a display device that displays a stop symbol after variably displaying a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) attached to a reel at predetermined intervals. It has been. In this type of gaming machine, a player such as a big bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) or a regular bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) when a specific jackpot symbol stops on the active line of the display device. There are many games that are advantageous to the game.

In addition, the gaming machine is equipped with a setting function for changing the rate of occurrence of a game advantageous to the player to vary the appearance rate. The payout rate is set to any one of six stages determined in advance so as to increase sequentially from setting 1 to setting 6, for example, by an employee of the game hall. Further, some of the above gaming machines are attached with a history counter that displays various information by counting the number of times the game has been executed, the number of occurrences of BB (and RB), and the like. Therefore, the player refers to the number of times the game is executed and the number of BBs (and the number of RBs) displayed in the history counter, according to his / her will to select a gaming machine that seems to have the highest payout rate as much as possible. To select and play games.
JP 2000-237379 A

  However, when a player tries to play a game, the information indicated by the history counter of the gaming machine is confirmed, and if the information is a value indicating a low payout rate (low setting base, for example, setting 1), Since the player predicts that the game play rate will be low in the gaming machine and refrains from playing the game in the gaming machine, there may occur a phenomenon that the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered. In order to avoid such a phenomenon, there are as many amusement halls as possible, and a gaming machine with a high payout rate (high setting stand, for example, setting 6) is prepared to improve the player's willingness to play. . However, the high setting stand is theoretically configured to give the player a profit as the number of times the game is executed (that is, it is disadvantageous for the game hall). In order to continue, we have to put a low setting stand. Therefore, there is a problem that the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered and the amusement hall cannot obtain profit as expected.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and a gaming machine that can increase the time required for a game according to the player's will by encouraging the player to wait for the game. The purpose is to provide.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that a stop operation means operable by a player, a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed, and the identification information is generated due to an operation of the stop operation means. A variable display means for stopping the variable display; a start condition detecting means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined start condition; a lottery means for performing a lottery when the start condition is detected by the start condition detecting means; and A variable display control unit that controls a stop mode of variable display by the variable display unit based on a lottery result by the lottery unit, and a predetermined stop mode of the identification information in a predetermined area of the variable display unit by the variable display control unit Game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value according to the identification information when the game is stopped, and the lottery result of the lottery means is clearly suggested to the player Character display means capable of displaying character suggestion information, etc., operation mode counting means for counting whether or not the operation time for the stop operation means or start condition detection means operable by the player is equal to or longer than a predetermined period, and its operation Character display means for causing the character display means to display the character suggestion information when the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is longer than a predetermined period by the mode counting means.
In the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the operation mode counting means determines that the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is less than the predetermined period, The character display means is provided with unclear appearance means for making the character unclear information appear unambiguously suggesting the lottery result of the lottery means.
The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the operation mode counting means determines that the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is less than a predetermined period. There is provided a game saving means for shifting the giving of the game result in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means during the number of games.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the character appearing means displays the lottery result of the lottery means when the operation time for the stop operating means or the start condition detecting means operable by the player is longer than a predetermined period. Character information that is clearly suggested to the player is displayed on the character display means. Therefore, for example, when the predetermined period counted by the operation mode counting means is set to a time longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the time required for the operation of the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is set as the normal game. Since it can be longer than the time required for digestion, the lottery result of the lottery means should be clearly suggested only to the player who operates the stop operation means or the start condition detection means longer than the time required for normal game digestion. Can be configured. Therefore, by urging the player to operate the stop operation means or the start condition detection means longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the time required for the game is required for normal game digestion according to the player's will. Can be longer than time.

For this reason, the number of game executions can be reduced without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, so that even when a large number of highly-configured gaming machines that are likely to generate special gaming conditions are arranged, there is no loss of the gaming area. There is an effect that it can be reduced and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, by reducing the number of game executions without reducing the operation of the gaming machine, it is difficult to converge to the probability set by the decrease in the number of trials, so in the information indicated by the history counter of the gaming machine, It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the height. Therefore, even in a low-priced gaming machine, by making it difficult for the player to guess the game play rate of the gaming machine, it is possible to play the game without impairing the gaming motivation of the player. From the above, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate even in a low setting stand, and there is an effect that it is possible to bring a profit to the game arcade.
According to the gaming machine according to claim 2, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to claim 1, the operation mode counting means has determined that the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is less than a predetermined period. In this case, the character unclear information that does not uniquely suggest the lottery result of the lottery means is made to appear on the character display means by the unclear appearance means. By configuring in this way, for example, a player who wants to clearly recognize the lottery result of the lottery means sets the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means for a predetermined period longer than the time required for normal game digestion. Therefore, the lottery result of the lottery means can be clearly suggested only to the player who operates the stop operation means or the start condition detecting means for longer than the time required for normal game digestion. Therefore, by urging the player to operate the stop operation means or the start condition detecting means longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the time required for the game is required for normal game digestion according to the player's will. Can be longer than time. For this reason, the number of game executions can be reduced without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, so that even when a large number of highly-configured gaming machines that are likely to generate special gaming conditions are arranged, there is no loss of the gaming area. It can be reduced and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, by reducing the number of times a game is executed without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the appearance rate in the information indicated by the history counter of the gaming machine. Even in the set gaming machine, by making it difficult for the player to guess the play rate of the gaming machine, it is possible to cause the player to play a game without impairing the player's willingness to play. From the above, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate even in a low setting stand, and there is an effect that it is possible to bring a profit to the game arcade.
According to the gaming machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, when the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means of the player is less than a predetermined period The game saving means is configured to shift the giving of the game result in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means during a predetermined number of games. That is, if the game result according to the lottery result of the lottery means is to be given without shifting, the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detecting means must be longer than a predetermined period. Therefore, by urging the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means to be performed for a predetermined period longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the time required for the game is normally set according to the player's will. It can be longer than the time required to digest the game. Therefore, by reducing the number of times a game is executed without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the appearance rate in the information indicated by the history counter of the gaming machine. Even in a low-setting gaming machine, by making it difficult for the player to guess the game play rate of the gaming machine, it is possible to cause the player to play a game without impairing the gaming motivation of the player. From the above, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate even in a low setting stand, and there is an effect that it is possible to bring a profit to the game arcade.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for pachinko gaming machines and other gaming machines.

  The overall configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 1 has a box-shaped machine main body 2 having an open front surface. A front panel 3 as a front opening / closing door is attached to the front side of the machine body 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. When the front panel 3 is in a closed state, the front panel 3 is configured to close the front open side of the machine body 2. When the front panel 3 is in a closed state, the front panel 3 is locked in a state that cannot be opened by a lock mechanism (not shown). ) Is released by a predetermined key operation.

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

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

  When the reels L, M, and R are rotated, the reels L, M, and R are projected through the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R as if they are moving from top to bottom. Each of the reels L, M, and R is connected to a reel motor 28 (see FIG. 4) such as a stepping motor, and the reels L, M, and R are individually driven by driving the reel motor 28, , And can be independently driven to rotate.

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

  Here, with reference to FIG.2 and FIG.3, the symbol attached | subjected to each reel L, M, R is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a development view schematically showing the left reel L, the middle reel M, and the right reel R. As shown in FIG. 2, each of the reels L, M, and R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. The frame numbers 1 to 21 are assigned to the reels L, M, and R. These frame numbers are given for convenience of explanation, and are actually assigned to the reels L, M, and R. It is not what has been done. However, the following description will be made using the frame number. FIG. 3 is a correspondence table showing the number of medals paid out according to each symbol, the winning conditions and the winning rate of each symbol.

  Next, the combination set in the slot machine 1 will be described. The roles are roughly classified into four types, that is, a bonus role, a small role, a replay role, and a loser role, and will be described in order below. The bonus combination is a combination of shifting from a normal game to a special game state called a bonus game (a game advantageous to the player), a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB” as appropriate) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “bonus game”). Two types, “abbreviated as“ RB ”as appropriate”, are set. The special game state is a game that is played after the game based on the establishment of a combination (including winning) in the game before the previous time, and means a game that is advantageous to the player.

  The big bonus (BB) is a role for shifting to a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as “BB game” where appropriate), which is one of bonus games. There are “7” symbols for the transition to the BB game, which are white (for example, left reel frame number No. 2, hereinafter abbreviated as “white 7” as appropriate) and red (for example, left There are two types of reel frame number 11 (hereinafter abbreviated as “red 7” as appropriate). The winning probability of this BB role varies depending on settings that can be changed in six stages by employees of the game hall. For example, when the setting is 1, the BB winning probability is 1/512. If it is 6, the BB winning probability is 1/256.

  A player who plays a game can obtain 15 medals and a profit from the BB game by winning "BB". Specifically, in the BB game, the upper limit of 3 times is limited on the condition that the winning of a small role game within 30 times and a predetermined role in the small role game (in this embodiment, a replay role, commonly called “jack-in”) is won. As a bonus game, the game can be executed. Note that the bonus game is a game in which a game that wins a predetermined small role (in this embodiment, a jack-in role that pays out 15 cards when the “water bottle” symbols are arranged) with a high probability until a predetermined condition is satisfied ( In the present embodiment, it is configured to perform (until winning eight times).

  The regular bonus is a role for shifting to a regular bonus game (hereinafter, abbreviated as “RB game” as appropriate), which is one of bonus games. The symbol for shifting to the RB game is provided with a “BAR” symbol (for example, the left reel frame number No. 16). The winning probability of this RB role also differs depending on the setting that can be changed in six stages by employees of the game hall. For example, when the setting is 1, the RB winning probability is 1/512. In the case of 6, the RB winning probability is 1/256. Specifically, the RB game is configured to play a game corresponding to the bonus game in the BB game only once.

  A replay role is a role that allows replay to be performed free of charge. The symbol corresponding to the replay role includes a “water bottle” symbol (for example, the left reel frame number No. 5). When winning the replay combination, a game in which the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) in the game is maintained is played in the next game.

  The small role is a role for paying out a predetermined medal. In the slot machine 1, as a small part, a “money box” symbol (for example, left reel frame number No. 4), a “bell” symbol (for example, left reel frame number No. 1), and a “cherry” symbol (for example, Three types are provided: left reel frame number 3). In addition, there is no set disparity in the winning probabilities of these “water bottle”, “money box”, “bell” and “cherry” symbols. To do.

  Unlike the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination described above, the lost combination is a combination in which no profit is provided to the player. In the slot machine 1, more than half of the games in the normal game are lost combinations. Control is performed as follows. If the combination of the symbols indicating the winning combination of the bonus combination, the small combination, and the replay combination does not stop on any of the active lines 6a to 6e, it becomes a lost combination and no medals are paid out. The appearance probability of this loser role varies depending on settings that can be changed in six stages by employees of the game hall. For example, when it is set 1, it appears with a probability of approximately 1 / 1.37. On the other hand, in the case of setting 6, it appears with a probability of approximately 1 / 1.38.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the numbers and arrangements of the symbols on the reels L, M, and R are completely different from each other. As shown in FIG.

  Here, the number of medals paid out for each symbol will be described. With regard to the small role symbol, when the “money box” symbol stops on the effective lines 6a to 6e, which will be described later, along with the left, right, and center, 15 medals are paid out. When the “bell” symbols are aligned with the left, middle, and right on the effective lines 6a to 6e, nine medals are paid out. Further, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel L stops on the active lines 6a to 6e, two medals are paid out. That is, the “cherry” symbols on the middle reel M and the right reel R are irrelevant to medal payout, in other words, meaningless symbols. Therefore, for the “cherry” symbol, medals are paid out regardless of the combination with other symbols, and therefore, the positions where the plurality of effective lines 6a to 6e of the left reel L overlap, specifically, the upper stage. Alternatively, when the “cherry” symbol is stopped in the lower row, medals are paid out by the amount multiplied by the number of the overlapping effective lines 6a to 6e. As a result, in the embodiment, four medals are paid out. Is paid out.

  As for other symbols, if the “BB” symbol of “White 7” or “Red 7” is the same color and aligned with the left, middle and right on the effective lines 6a to 6e, 15 medals will be paid out. Configured to be done. Similarly, when the “BAR” symbol, that is, the “RB” symbol, is aligned with the left, middle, and right on the effective lines 6a to 6e, 15 medals are paid out. .

  On the other hand, when the “water bottle” symbol which is the “replay” symbol is aligned with the left, middle and right on the active lines 6a to 6e, the replay is performed instead of paying out medals. . In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbols of the left reel L do not stop on the effective lines 6a to 6e and the same symbols are not arranged on the left, middle, and right, no medal is paid out. It is configured as follows.

  Each reel L, M, R is an example of variable display means for variably displaying identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have a configuration other than this. For example, another mechanical reel configuration such as a belt-type reel may be used. Further, instead of or in addition to the mechanical reel configuration, a device that variably displays identification information by electrical display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be provided. It is possible to have abundant variations.

  The front panel 3 has a total of five effective lines 6a to 6e, three in parallel to the horizontal direction so as to connect the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R and two in a diagonal direction. Is attached. Note that the maximum number of effective lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of effective lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these effective lines 6a to 6e, effective line display lamps 7a to 7c are provided on the left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R in front view. The first effective line display lamp 7a is configured to be notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (center line) is activated. The second effective line display lamp 7b is configured to display and notify when the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) are activated. Further, the third effective line display lamp 7c is configured to display and notify by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (lower right line and upper right line) are activated.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R when viewed from the front, there is provided a start lever 8 that can be operated by the player to start rotation of the reels L, M, R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously). ing. The start lever 8 includes a start switch 8a (see FIG. 4), and each reel L, M, R is variably displayed when the start switch 8a is turned on.

  On the right side of the start lever 8, button-like stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R that can be operated by the player to individually stop the rotating reels L, M, and R are provided. The stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are respectively disposed directly below the display windows 5L, 5M, and 5R corresponding to the reels L, M, and R to be stopped.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, a medal insertion slot 10 for inserting medals as investment value is provided. The medal slot 10 is provided with a inserted medal detection sensor 10a that detects the number of inserted medals. The medal insertion slot 10 can be said to constitute a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value if attention is paid to the point that the player inserts a medal directly.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R, there is provided a button-like bet switch 11 for inserting three virtual medals credited as investment value at a time. If the medal insertion slot 10 is accompanied by the operation of inputting the medal directly by the player, the bet switch 11 is only accompanied by the operation of inserting the virtual medal based on the storage memory. It can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting value.

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

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

  An LCD 16 serving as auxiliary display means is disposed above the display windows 5L, 5M, 5R. The LCD 16 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses. Note that speakers 17 for outputting sound effects of games played in the slot machine 1 are disposed on the left and right sides of the LCD 16. In addition, a lamp 18 as an auxiliary display portion of the LCD 16 is disposed in an upper part of the LCD 16.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the sub-control board S. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board C. The main control board C is connected to an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer as an arithmetic unit, and the MPU 21 and the bus line 24 and various I / O devices. And an input / output port 25 connected to the. The MPU 21 is a ROM 22 for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 22. The RAM 53 and circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Note that the programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 are stored in the ROM 22 as a part of the control program.

  The ROM 22 is considered when a big bonus or a regular bonus is established, and a bonus symbol (“white 7”, “red 7” or “BAR” is displayed on the active lines 6a to 6e in the stop mode of each reel L, M, R. )) And a bonus establishment table 22a that can be arranged, and is provided for each small combination and is considered when each small combination is established. And a minimum movement loss table 22c that is referred to when neither a bonus nor a small combination is established.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing a water bottle small role establishment table 22b1 which is an example of the small role establishment table 22b. When the “water bottle” symbol lottery is won, the water bottle small role establishment table 22b1 searches the stop position of each reel L, M, R when the player operates the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R. The table is defined to stop the “water bottle” symbol at a predetermined position within the range of the stoppable position. Note that “within the range of stoppable positions” is set to 4 frames from the position of each reel L, M, R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are operated.

  Here, for example, in the left reel L, when the stop switch 9L is turned on by the player at the moment when the symbol of the frame number No. 8 (“water bottle” symbol) exists on the horizontal effective line 6c, The reel L stops immediately, and the symbol of frame number 8 (“water bottle” symbol) stops on the effective line 6c in the horizontal middle. Also, when the player turns on the stop switch 9L at the moment when the symbol of frame number 17 (the “money box” symbol) exists on the effective line 6c in the horizontal middle stage, the left reel slides four frames and the horizontal The symbol of frame number No. 13 (“water bottle” symbol) is drawn onto the effective line 6c in the middle direction and stopped.

  The minimum movement loss table 22c searches for a stoppable position from the positions of the reels L, M, R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are operated, and each reel L, M, R within the range of the stoppable positions. This is a table that is set so that the display result of the loss is stopped at the position where the movement amount is the smallest. When the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are pressed at the timing when the symbols not selected are stopped on the effective lines 6a to 6e, the minimum movement loss table 22c causes the same symbols to be displayed on the effective lines 6a to 6e. To prevent them from aligning, slide the symbols for 1 to 4 frame numbers to stop them. Note that “within the range of the stoppable position” is set to 4 frames from the position of each reel L, M, R when the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are operated, as described above.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the RAM 23 of the main control board C includes a status flag 23a, a random number counter 23b, an RT counter 23c, a money box establishment flag 23d, a bell establishment flag 23e, a water bottle establishment flag 23f, And a cherry establishment flag 23g.

  The state flag 23a is a flag for indicating a game state in the slot machine 1, that is, a normal game state, a special game state (bonus), or other game states. The state flag 23a is set to a value indicating the normal gaming state when the power is turned on. On the other hand, when the same bonus symbol (BB symbol or RB symbol) is aligned on the active lines 6a to 6e, the bonus game is played in the subsequent game. In order to start, it is configured to be set to a value indicating a special gaming state. When the special gaming state is finished, the state flag 23a is configured to be set to a value indicating the normal gaming state.

  The random number counter 23b is a counter for drawing each combination. The random number counter 23b is randomly updated within the range of “0” to “65535” by a counter update process (see FIG. 7) described later. When the player operates the start lever 8 for a predetermined time and detects that the start switch 8a is turned on (start winning prize), the value of the random number counter 23b is acquired. In the random number counter 23b of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the BB winning probability and the RB winning probability can be changed by a setting that can be changed in six stages by an employee of the game hall. The ratio of 1/512, that is, 128 random values are assigned to “BB”, and the ratio of 1/512, that is, 128 random values are assigned to “RB”. In the case of setting 6, a ratio of 1/256, that is, 256 random values are assigned to “BB”, and a ratio of 1/256, that is, 256 random values are assigned to “RB”.

  The RT counter 23c is a counter for forcibly not aligning the BB symbol or RB symbol during a predetermined number of games even if the BB symbol or RB symbol is won. In the present embodiment, when the value of the RT counter 23c is “0” or more, even if the BB role or the RB role is won, the state flag 23a is not set to the state indicating the special game state. In the game until the value of the RT counter 23c becomes “0”, the bonus establishment table 22a is not referred to, and the BB symbol or RB symbol is not aligned on the active lines 6a to 6e. . In the RT counter 23c, in the long press compulsory effect that appears when the BB role or RB role is won (see FIG. 13), the player did not execute the operation mode according to the effect of the long press compulsory effect. In this case, “2” is set. On the other hand, when the value of the RT counter 23c is equal to or greater than “1”, the RT counter 23c is decremented by “1” every time a game, that is, an ON signal of the start switch 8a is detected.

  Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a slot machine provided with a display device that displays a stop symbol after variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols (a type of identification information) attached to a reel at predetermined intervals It has been known. In this slot machine, if a specific jackpot symbol stops on the active line of the display device, it is advantageous for a player such as a big bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) or a regular bonus game (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”). There are many things that cause serious games.

  In addition, the slot machine is equipped with a setting function for changing the rate of occurrence of a game advantageous to the player and varying the appearance rate. The payout rate is set to any one of six stages determined in advance so as to increase sequentially from setting 1 to setting 6, for example, by an employee of the game hall. Further, some of the slot machines are provided with a history counter that displays various information by counting the number of times the game has been executed, the number of occurrences of BB (and RB), and the like. Accordingly, the player refers to the number of times the game is executed and the number of BBs (and the number of RBs) displayed in the history counter in accordance with his / her will to select a slot machine that seems to have the highest payout rate as much as possible. To select and play games.

  However, when the player tries to play a game, when the information indicated by the history counter of the slot machine is confirmed and the information is a value indicating a low payout rate (low setting table, for example, setting 1), Since the player predicts that the payout rate will be low in the slot machine and avoids the game in the slot machine, there may occur a phenomenon that the operating rate of the slot machine decreases. In order to avoid such a phenomenon, there are as many amusement halls as possible, and a slot machine with a high payout rate (high setting stand, for example, setting 6) is prepared to improve the player's willingness to play. . However, the high setting stand is theoretically configured to give the player a profit as the number of times the game is executed (that is, it is disadvantageous for the game hall). In order to continue, we have to put a low setting stand. Therefore, the operating rate of the slot machine is lowered, and there is a problem that the game arcade cannot obtain profit as expected.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stop switches 9L to 9R are made longer than the normal operation mode by the player at a predetermined timing (for example, winning a bonus combination) (in the present embodiment, It is configured to execute a long press compelling effect that prompts pressing for 3 seconds. When the player operates the stop switches 9L to 9R in accordance with the contents of the effect at the time of executing the long press compulsive effect, the LCD 16 displays a bonus confirmation effect or a loser confirmation effect that uniquely suggests the lottery result of the random number counter 23b. However, if the player does not operate the stop switches 9L to 9R according to the contents of the effect, an unclear effect that does not suggest the lottery result of the random number counter 23b is executed. In addition, the bonus combination is not arranged in the next several games. Therefore, the lottery result of the random number counter 23b can be clearly suggested only to the player who operates the stop switches 9L to 9R longer than the time required for normal game digestion. Therefore, by urging the player to perform an operation longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the time required for the game can be made longer than the time required for normal game digestion according to the player's will. For this reason, by reducing the number of times the game is executed without lowering the operation of the slot machine 1, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the payout rate in the information indicated by the history counter of the slot machine 1. Even in the low setting slot machine 1, by making it difficult for the player to guess the play rate of the slot machine 1, it is possible to play the game without impairing the player's willingness to play. As described above, even in a low setting table, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate, and thus it is possible to bring a profit to the game hall.

  The money box establishment flag 23d is a flag for indicating that the lottery of the “money box” symbol has been won. This money box establishment flag 23d is turned on when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating the “money box” symbol. That is, when the 1024 random numbers assigned to the random number counter 23b for the “money box” symbol (see FIG. 3) are won, the money box establishment flag 23f is turned on. Conversely, the money box establishment flag 23f is turned off when a prize is awarded to each small role including a loss and a medal corresponding to the small role is paid out.

  The bell establishment flag 23e is a flag for indicating that the “bell” symbol has been won. The bell establishment flag 23e is turned on when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating a “bell” symbol. In other words, the bell establishment flag 23e is turned on when 8192 random numbers (see FIG. 3) assigned to the “bell” symbol for the random number counter 23b are won. On the contrary, the bell establishment flag 23e is turned off when a prize is awarded to each of the small roles including a loss and a medal is paid out according to the small role.

  The water bottle establishment flag 23f is a flag for indicating that the “water bottle” symbol has been won. The water bottle establishment flag 23f is turned on when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating the “water bottle” symbol. In other words, when 8192 random number values (see FIG. 3) assigned to the random number counter 23b for the “water bottle” symbol are won, the water bottle establishment flag 23f is turned on. On the contrary, the water bottle establishment flag 23f is turned off when a prize is awarded to each of the small roles including a loss and a medal is paid out according to the small role.

  The cherry establishment flag 23g is a flag for indicating that the “cherry” symbol has been won. The cherry establishment flag 23g is turned on when the value of the random number counter 23b acquired by the start winning is a value indicating the “cherry” symbol. That is, when 256 random numbers assigned to the random number counter 23b for the “cherry” symbol (see FIG. 3) are won, the cherry establishment flag 23g is turned on. On the contrary, the cherry establishment flag 23g is turned off when a prize is awarded to each of the small combinations including a loss and a medal is paid out according to the small combination. Note that the left reel L is configured in an array that misses the “cherry” symbol depending on the operation timing (stop timing) of the stop switch 9L.

  As described above, the input / output port 25 is connected to the MPU 21 including the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 and is also connected to various I / O devices. More specifically, the input / output port 25 includes an inserted medal detection sensor 10a for detecting a medal inserted into the medal slot 10, a bet switch 11, a start switch 8a, and a left / middle / right reel stop switch 9L. , 9M, 9R, reel position detection sensor 27, setting key switch 31 capable of changing the payout rate of the slot machine 1, a reset switch 32, a stepping motor 28 for left, middle and right reels, and an effective line display The lamps 7a to 7c, the medal number display lamp 13, the hopper drive motor 29, and a command transmitted (output) from the main control board C are received (input), and output control of sound effects and the like is performed from the speaker 17. At the same time, the display control board D is connected to the sub control board S for controlling the display control board D to display effects on the LCD 16.

  Here, the electrical configuration of the sub-control board S will be described with reference to FIG. On the sub-control board S, an MPU 91 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit is mounted. The MPU 91 of the sub-control board S is connected to the input port 101 connected to the main control board C via a bus line, and also to input / output ports connected to various I / O devices such as the display control board D. 102. The MPU 91 of the sub-control board S temporarily stores various control programs executed by the MPU 91 and ROM 92 storing fixed value data, and various data etc. in executing the control program stored in the ROM 92. A RAM 93 that is a memory for this purpose and circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. The programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are stored in the ROM 92 as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 93 of the sub-control board S is provided with an effect lottery counter 93a, an effect counter 93b, a bonus flag 93c, a third stop flag 93d, a confirmation flag 93e, and a continuous press determination counter 93f.

  The effect lottery counter 93a is a counter for drawing whether or not to execute the long press compulsive effect on the LCD 16. The value of the effect lottery counter 93a is configured to be updated in a counter update process executed in the main process (see FIG. 12) of the sub-control board S within a range of “0” to “99”. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when winning a bonus combination of either the BB combination or the RB combination, a probability of 50%, that is, the value of the production lottery counter 93a is any of “0” to “49”. When the value is such a value, the LCD 16 is configured to execute the long press compelling effect, and even when a combination other than the bonus combination is established, the probability is 1%, that is, the effect lottery counter 93a. When the value of “7” is “7”, the LCD 16 is configured to execute a long press compelling effect.

  Note that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to execute a long-press compelling effect when the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is “7” regardless of the lottery result of any combination. For example, the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is only “7” in the slot machine 1 of setting 1, and the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is “7” or “8” in the slot machine 1 of setting 2. In the slot machine 1 set to “6”, when the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is “7” to “12”, the long press compelling effect may be executed. As described above, a setting difference is provided in the appearance ratio of the long press compulsive effect, and the long press compelling effect can be more easily executed as the high setting stand. That is, if the slot machine 1 with a higher payout rate is to recognize the lottery result of the random number counter 23b more clearly, the player must make the operation time for the stop switches 9L to 9R longer than a predetermined period. Therefore, according to the player's will, the slot machine 1 having a high payout rate is encouraged to perform the operation time for the stop switches 9L to 9R for a predetermined period longer than the time required for normal game digestion. The time required for the game can be made longer than the time required for digesting the normal game. For this reason, even if a large number of slot machines 1 with a high payout rate are arranged in the game hall, the loss of the game hall can be reduced. By improving the motivation, the profit of the game hall can be improved.

  The effect flag 93b is a flag for determining whether or not the long press compulsive effect is being executed. When the lottery result for executing the long press compulsory effect is derived, that is, when the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is any of “0” to “49” It is configured to be turned on when the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is “7”, even if the lottery result is derived. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the effect flag 93b is turned on, a value is set in a continuous press determination counter 93f, which will be described later, with the stop of the third reel. The continuous pressing time of the stop switches 9L to 9R operated by the player is measured. The effect flag 93b is turned off when an effect command for executing one of the long press compulsory effects is transmitted to the display control board D.

  The bonus flag 93c is a flag for determining whether or not a bonus combination of either the BB combination or the RB combination is won. The bonus flag 93c is turned on when a change start command added to be a bonus combination is received from the main control board C, while an effect command for executing any long press compulsive effect is displayed on the display control board. Turned off when transmitted to D.

  The third stop flag 93d is a flag for determining whether or not the third reel has been stopped by receiving a third stop command from the main control board C during execution of the long press compulsive effect. The third stop flag 93d is turned on when a third stop command suggesting the stop of the third reel is received from the main control board C, while an effect command for executing any one of the long press compulsory effects. Turned off when transmitted to display control board D. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the third stop flag 93d is turned on when the effect flag 93b is turned on, a predetermined value is set in a continuous press determination counter 93f described later. It is configured as follows.

  The confirmation flag 93e indicates that all the reels that were changing during the execution of the long press compulsion effect are stopped, and further, the stop switches 9L to 9R that are pressed when the third reel is stopped are switched from on to off. It is a flag for determining whether or not. The confirmation flag 93e is transmitted from the main control board C at the timing when the stop switches 9L to 9R pressed when all the reels are stopped and the third reel is stopped are switched from on to off. Turns on when a confirmation command is received. On the other hand, the confirmation flag 93e is turned off when an effect command for executing any long press compulsive effect is transmitted to the display control board D. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to change the content of the long press compelling effect according to the timing when the confirmation flag 93e is turned on during the long press compelling effect. Details will be described later.

  The continuous pressing determination counter 93f is a counter for counting the continuous pressing period of the stop switches 9L to 9R corresponding to the third stop reel. The continuous press determination counter 93f is configured such that a value of “750” is set at the timing when the third reel stops during execution of the long press strong effect. On the other hand, the continuous pressing determination counter 93f is decremented by “1” every time the main process of the sub control board S is executed when the value of the continuous pressing determination counter 93f is larger than “0”. . In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stop timing of the third reel during execution of the long press compulsory effect, that is, the continuous state when the confirmation flag 93e is turned on when the effect flag 93b is on. It is configured to change the content of the long press compulsory effect according to the value of the press determination counter 93f.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a long press compulsory effect is executed in accordance with the winning of any bonus combination, and the player performs stop switches 9L to 9R according to the content of the long press compulsory effect. Is not operated, the predetermined value is set in the RT counter 23c provided in the RAM 23 of the main control board C, and the reel control is performed so that the bonus combination is not won (not aligned) in the predetermined number of games. Was configured to do. Instead, when the player does not operate the stop switches 9L to 9R in accordance with the content of the long press compulsory effect, a configuration that does not clearly suggest the lottery result of the random number counter 23b, that is, A configuration in which the winning combination is not won by the reel control by the RT counter 23c or the like and the control may be omitted.

  Next, each process performed on the main control board C will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C after the slot machine 1 is turned on.

  In the main process, first, an initialization process including a backup is executed (S1), and then each process of S2 to S6 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game. Below, each process of S2-S7 is demonstrated.

  In the process of S2, the contents of the status flag 23a are confirmed (S2). As a result of the confirmation, when the value of the state flag 23a is a value indicating a normal game (S2: “normal game”), the normal game of the change start process (S3) and the change stop process (S4) is executed. When the value of the status flag 23a is a value indicating a special game (S2: “bonus”), a special game execution process (S7) is executed. Furthermore, when the value of the state flag 23a is a value indicating another gaming state (S2: “Others”), the processes of S3, S4 and S7 are skipped.

  In the variation start process (S3), a predetermined process is performed after confirming whether or not the start switch 8a is turned on with three medals being inserted (betted). That is, when it is confirmed that the start switch 8a is turned on with three medals inserted, it is determined that the start lever 8 has been operated by the player and the value of the random number counter 23b at that time is determined. Variation display (rotation drive) of each reel L, M, R according to the above is executed.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S4), the reels L, M, and R that are variably displayed due to the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R are changed to the data set in the fluctuation start process (S3). Stop at a predetermined position. In addition, when a predetermined symbol that has been set in advance is stopped on the active lines 6a to 6e when stopped at a predetermined position, the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined symbol is paid out.

  In the special game execution process (S7), a regular bonus game or a big bonus game is executed. In the case of the big bonus game, the bonus game is played up to a predetermined number of games (in the present embodiment, 30 small-games or 3 jack-ins) as an upper limit. During this bonus game, a small role symbol and jack-in are drawn, and whether or not a small role flag and a jack-in flag (not shown) are established is determined.

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the change start process (S3). In this variation start process, when it is confirmed that the start switch 8a is turned on with three medals inserted, each flag is set according to the value of the random number counter 23b at that time, and each reel L, M and R are variably displayed.

  In the change start process (S3), first, it is confirmed whether or not a max bet, that is, three medals are inserted (S11). As a result of the confirmation, if the maximum bet has been made (S11: Yes), it is then confirmed whether or not an ON signal of the start switch 8a has been detected (S12). If the ON signal of the start switch 8a is detected (S12: Yes), then the value of the RT counter 23c is a value greater than “0”, that is, the bonus regardless of which bonus combination is established. It is confirmed whether or not the winning of a combination is avoided (S13). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the RT counter 23c is larger than “0” (S13: Yes), it means that the winning of the bonus combination has been avoided in the previous game, so “1” from the value of the RT counter 23c. Is subtracted (S14), and then it is confirmed whether or not the value of the RT counter 23c is "0" (S15). If the value of the subtracted RT counter 23c becomes “0” (S15: Yes), the state flag 23a is rewritten with a bonus (S16) to eliminate the avoidance of winning the bonus combination (S16), and the process proceeds to S17. Transition. On the other hand, if the value of the subtracted RT counter 23c is not “0” (S15: No), the process of S16 is skipped and the process proceeds to S17 in order to avoid the bonus combination winning in the game of transition. Transition. In the process of S13, if the value of the RT counter 23c is “0”, it is not in the state where the winning of the bonus combination is avoided in the previous game, so the processes of S14 to S16 are skipped. Then, the process proceeds to S17.

  In the process of S17, the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is confirmed (S17). If the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is “BB” or “RB” (S17: “BB” or “RB”), it means that the lottery for giving a bonus has been won, so the RT counter 23c The value of “2” is set to “2” (S18), and setting is made so as to avoid the winning of the bonus combination in the subsequent game. Note that after the execution of S18, the process proceeds to S23.

  In the process of S17, when the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is a “money box” symbol (S17: “money box”), the cash box establishment flag 23d is turned on (S19), and the process is performed. The process proceeds to S23.

  In the process of S17, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is a "bell" symbol (S17: "bell"), the bell establishment flag 23e is turned on (S20), and the process proceeds to S23. To do.

  In the process of S17, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is a “water bottle” symbol (S17: “water bottle”), the water bottle establishment flag 23f is turned on (S21), and the process proceeds to S23. To do.

  In the process of S17, if the winning combination indicated by the value of the random number counter 23b is a “cherry” symbol (S17: “Cherry”), the cherry establishment flag 23g is turned on (S22), and the process proceeds to S23. To do.

  In the process of S23, a change start command to which a winning combination is added is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S23), and the left, middle and right reel stepping motors 28 are driven to drive the reels L, M and R. (S24), this variation start process (S3) is terminated.

  In the process of S11, if the maximum bet has not been made (S11: No), it means that three medals have not been inserted. Therefore, in order not to drive each reel L, M, R, this variation start process Exit. Also, in the process of S12, even when the ON signal of the start switch 8a is not detected (S12: No), the start lever 8 is not operated by the player for a predetermined time, and thus the fluctuation start process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the change stop process (S4). In this variation stop process, the reels L, M, and R that are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the operation of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R correspond to the data set in the change start processing (S3). This is a process for stopping at a predetermined position. In addition, when a predetermined symbol that has been set in advance is stopped on the active lines 6a to 6e when stopped at a predetermined position, the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined symbol is paid out.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S4), first, it is confirmed whether or not at least one reel L, M, R is rotating (S31). As a result of the confirmation, if at least one reel L, M, R is not rotating (S31: No), since any reel L, M, R has already stopped, the process proceeds to S43. On the other hand, if at least one of the reels L, M, and R is rotating (S31: Yes), then any one of the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R corresponding to the rotating reels L, M, and R is turned on. It is confirmed whether or not a signal is detected (S32). As a result of the confirmation, if the on signals of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R are not detected (S32: No), the player has not operated the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R, so the reels L, In order to rotate M and R as they are, the processing of S33 to S42 is skipped, and the processing proceeds to S43.

  On the other hand, if the on signal of the stop switches 9L, 9M, 9R corresponding to any of the rotating reels L, M, R is detected (S32: Yes), the player is rotating the reels L, M, Since the stop switches 9L, 9M, and 9R corresponding to R have been operated for a predetermined time, it is next checked whether or not the value of the RT counter 23c is greater than “0” (S33). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the RT counter 23c is not greater than “0”, that is, the value of the RT counter 23c is “0” and the bonus combination can be won, the state flag 23a is confirmed. (S34) If the status flag 23a indicates that the bonus combination is won (S34: “Bonus”), the bonus corresponding to the status flag 23a is used to align the same bonus symbols on the active lines 6a to 6e. Each reel L, M, R is set to be stopped according to the establishment table 22a (S35), and the process proceeds to S39. On the other hand, if the value of the RT counter 23c is greater than “0” in the process of S33 (S33: Yes), the status flag 23a indicates a game other than a bonus combination, that is, a normal game in the process of S34. In the case (S34: “normal game”), the process proceeds to S36, and it is confirmed whether any of the small combination establishment flags 23d to 23g is turned on (S36).

  In the process of S36, if any of the small combination establishment flags 23d to 23g is turned on (S36: Yes), each reel L, M, R is set so that it can be stopped (S37), and the process proceeds to S39. On the other hand, if any of the small combination establishment flags 23d to 23g is not turned on (S36: No), since none of the small combination establishment flags 23d to 23g is turned on, each reel L, M and R are set so as to be stopped (S38), and the process proceeds to S39.

  In the process of S39, it is confirmed whether or not any of the stopped reels L, M, R is stopped (S39). As a result of the confirmation, if it is the first reel stop (S39: “first”), a first stop command indicating that the first reel stop has been performed is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S40). ), The process proceeds to S43. If it is the second reel stop (S39: “second”), a second stop command indicating that the second reel stop has been performed is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S41). The process proceeds to S43. Furthermore, if it is the third reel stop (S39: “third”), a third stop command indicating that the third reel stop has been performed is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S42). The process proceeds to S43.

  In the process of S43, after all the reels L, M, and R are stopped, it is confirmed whether or not the last pressed stop switches 9L to 9R are switched from on to off (S43). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the stop switches 9L to 9R are pressed by the player, that is, when any of the stop switches 9L to 9R is turned on, a predetermined number is determined according to the winning combination. The winning determination process (S47) for paying out is not executed. Therefore, after all the reels L, M, R are stopped, if the last pressed stop switches 9L-9R are not switched from on to off (S43: No), the processing of S44-S47 is skipped, This variation stop process (S4) is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S43, after all the reels L, M, R are stopped, if the last-stopped stop switches 9L-9R are switched from on to off (S43: Yes), all the reels L, M, R A confirmation command indicating that the fluctuation of R has been stopped is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S44), and then whether or not the third-pressed stop switches 9L to 9R are continuously detected for 3 seconds is determined. (S45). As a result of the confirmation, if the third-pressed stop switches 9L to 9R are continuously detected for 3 seconds (S45: Yes), the value of the RT counter 23c is cleared to “0” (S46). If the bonus combination is won, it means that the bonus combination can be won in the subsequent game, and any of the reels L, M, R has been stopped. In order to determine whether or not, a winning determination process is performed (S47).

  FIG. It is a flowchart of a winning determination process (S47). In this winning determination process, it is determined whether or not the small role symbol or bonus symbol is stopped at a predetermined position on the active lines 6a to 6e, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the determination result. is there.

  In the winning determination process (S47), first, it is confirmed whether or not any bonus combination is won (S51). As a result of the confirmation, if any of the bonus combinations has been won (S51: Yes), data corresponding to the won bonus combination is written in the status flag 23a (S52), and a bonus winning command is transmitted to the sub-control board S. (S53), the process proceeds to S56. On the other hand, if no bonus combination has been won (S51: No), it is next confirmed whether or not any small combination has been won (S54). If any of the small roles has been won (S54: Yes), a small role winning command corresponding to each small role is transmitted to the sub-control board S (S55), and the process proceeds to S56. In the process of S56, the payout of medals according to the winning combination is executed by predetermined driving of the hopper drive motor 29 (S56). Is turned off (S57), and the winning determination process is terminated. In the process of S54, if no winning combination has been won (S54: No), the winning determination process is terminated without executing a medal payout or the like because the winning combination is lost. Further, after the completion of the winning determination process, the fluctuation stop process of FIG. 9 is also ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, a process executed every 2 ms in the sub control board S will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing command reception processing of the sub-control board S, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing main processing executed every 4 ms in the sub-control board S.

  In the command reception process of the sub control board S shown in FIG. 11, a process according to the command transmitted from the main control board C is executed. In this command reception process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the effect flag 93b is turned on (S101). If the effect flag 93b is not turned on (S101: No), the long press compulsive effect is not being executed, and the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the production flag 93b is turned on (S101: Yes), the long press compulsory production is being executed. Next, the operation status of the stop switches 9L to 9R is confirmed, and the long push compulsive production is performed. Make progress. Specifically, first, it is confirmed whether or not a first stop command is received from the main control board C (S102). If the first stop command is received (S102: Yes), the first reel Since the stop has been executed, the first continuous effect command is transmitted to the display control board D (S103), and the process proceeds to S104, but the first stop command is not received (S102: No). , S103 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S104.

  In the process of S104, it is confirmed whether the second stop command is received from the main control board C (S104). If the second stop command is received (S104: Yes), the second reel stop is stopped. Since it is executed, the second continuous effect command is transmitted to the display control board D (S105), and the process proceeds to S106, but if the second stop command is not received (S104: No), S105 This process is skipped, and the process proceeds to S106.

  In the process of S106, it is confirmed whether the third stop command is received from the main control board C (S106). If the third stop command is received (S106: Yes), the third reel stop is stopped. Since it is executed, the third continuous effect command is transmitted to the display control board D (S107), the third stop flag 93d is turned on (S108), and the process proceeds to S109, while the third stop command Is not received (S106: No), the process of S107 and S108 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S109.

  In the process of S109, it is confirmed whether or not a confirmation command has been received from the main control board C (S109). If a confirmation command has been received (S109: Yes), all reels L, M and R are stopped. Since one game is confirmed, the confirmation flag 93e is turned on (S110), and the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the confirmation command is not received (S109: No), the process of S110 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to S111.

  In the process of S111, it is confirmed whether or not a change start command to which a bonus combination is added is received (S111), and if a change start command to which a bonus combination is added is received (S111: Yes), a bonus flag 93c is turned on (S112), and the process proceeds to S113. On the other hand, if a change start command with a bonus combination is not received (S111: No), the process of S112 is skipped and the process proceeds to S113. To do. In the process of S113, another command reception process is executed (S113), and after the execution of the other command reception process, this command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the main processing of the sub control board S will be described with reference to FIG. In this main process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the bonus flag 93c is turned on (S121). If the bonus flag 93c is turned on (S121: Yes), it means that the bonus combination has been won. Next, whether or not the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is any of “0” to “49”. (S122), and if the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is “0” to “49” (S122: Yes), the in-effect flag 93b is turned on to execute the long press compulsory effect. (S123), a continuous effect execution command is transmitted to the display control board D (S124), and the process proceeds to S126. On the other hand, in the process of S122, when the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is not “0” to “49” (S122: No), the long press compulsive effect is not executed, so the processes of S123 and S124 are skipped, The process proceeds to S126.

  In the process of S121, if the bonus flag 93c is not turned on (S121: No), since the bonus combination is not won, it is next checked whether or not the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is “7”. (S125). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is “7” (S125: Yes), S123 and S124 are executed to execute the long press compulsive effect, and the process proceeds to S126. On the other hand, in the process of S125, when the value of the effect lottery counter 93a is not “7” (S125: No), the process proceeds to S126 because the long press compulsory effect is not executed.

  In the process of S126, it is confirmed whether or not the effecting flag 93b is turned on (S126). As a result of the confirmation, if the production flag 93b is turned on (S126: Yes), the long press compulsion production is being executed. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the third stop flag 93d is turned on (S127). ). If the third stop flag 93d is turned on when the performing flag 93b is turned on (S127: Yes), the third reel is stopped during the long press compulsory production, that is, the last in one change. Since the stop switches 9L to 9R are turned on, “750” is set to the value of the continuous press determination counter 93f in order to determine the on-period of the stop switches 9L to 9R (S128), and the process is performed in S129. Migrate to In the process of S126, when the effect flag 93b is not turned on (S126: No), or when the effect flag 93b is turned on, the third stop flag 93d is not turned on (S127: No). , S128 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S129.

  In the process of S129, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the continuous press determination counter 93f is a value greater than “0”, that is, whether or not the last on period of the stop switches 9L to 9R is determined in the variation of 1. (S129). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the continuous press determination counter 93f is “0” (S129: No), since the ON period of the stop switches 9L to 9R is not determined, the process proceeds to S138, If the value of the continuous press determination counter 93f is greater than “0” (S129: Yes), the period during which the stop switches 9L to 9R are on is determined. "1" is subtracted (S130), and then it is confirmed whether or not the confirmation flag 93e is turned on (S131). If the confirmation flag 93e is turned on before the value of the continuous press determination counter 93f becomes “0” (S131: Yes), in the long press compulsory effect, the player can use the stop switch 9L in accordance with the effect contents. Since ~ 9R was not operated, an unclear effect command is transmitted to the display control board D to execute an unclear effect that does not suggest the lottery result (S136), and the process proceeds to S137.

  On the other hand, if the confirmation flag 93e is not on in the process of S131 (S131: No), it means that the player operates the stop switches 9L to 9R in accordance with the contents of the effect in the long press compulsory effect. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the continuous press determination counter 93f has become “0” (S132). If the value of the continuous press determination counter 93f is not “0” (S132: No), the operation period required for the player in the long press compulsory effect has not ended yet, so that any finalized effect is not displayed. The process of S135 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S138. In the process of S132, when the value of the continuous press determination counter 93f is “0” (S132: Yes), the player operates the stop switches 9L to 9R according to the contents of the effect in the long press compulsory effect. Therefore, the process of S133 is executed in order to execute a confirmed effect that clearly suggests the lottery result.

  In the process of S133, it is confirmed whether or not the bonus flag 93c is turned on (S133). If the bonus flag 93c is turned on (S133: Yes), it is a long press compulsory effect accompanying the winning of one of the bonus roles, and thus a bonus for executing a bonus finalized effect that clearly suggests that the bonus role is won. A confirmed effect command is transmitted to the display control board D (S134), and the process proceeds to S137. On the other hand, if the bonus flag 93c is not turned on (S133: No), it is a long press compulsory effect of losing. The data is transmitted to the substrate D (S135), and the process proceeds to S137.

  In the process of S137, the values of the production flag 93b, the third stop flag 93d, the confirmation flag 93e, and the continuous press determination counter 93f necessary for determining the operation period of the stop switches 9L to 9R are cleared (S137). The counter update process for updating the value of each counter such as the effect lottery counter 93a is executed (S138), the other processes are executed (S139), the process proceeds to S121, and the main process is executed again. .

  Here, with reference to FIG. 13, the content of the long press compulsive effect will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the long press compulsory effect executed on the LCD 16.

  FIG. 13A shows an opening effect that suggests the start of a long press compulsive effect. This opening effect is displayed on the LCD 16 substantially synchronously with the start switch 8a being turned on when the lottery for executing the long press compulsive effect is won. The opening effect shows a state in which a witch character pattern for performing magic appears in the center of the screen. In this state, all the reels L, M, and R are in a fluctuating state.

  FIG. 13B shows a first continuous effect that appears when the first stop switches 9L to 9R are operated by the player. The first continuous effect is displayed on the LCD 16 substantially in synchronization with the first stop switches 9L to 9R being turned on. In the first continuous effect, the witch character pattern is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the effect that the bunny girl pattern with the pigeon pattern on the tray appears from the right side of the screen is executed. In this state, any one of the reels L, M, and R is stopped, and the other two reels L, M, and R are fluctuating.

  FIG.13 (c) has shown the 2nd continuous production which appears when the 2nd stop switch 9L-9R is operated by the player. The second continuous effect is displayed on the LCD 16 substantially in synchronization with the second stop switches 9L to 9R being turned on. In the second continuous effect, an effect is performed in which the witch character pattern covers the pigeon pattern of the bunny girl pattern on the right side of the screen with the handkerchief pattern. Also, on the lower side of the screen, a character design “Please keep pressing for 3 seconds!” Indicating to the player that the stop switch 9L to 9R to be operated third is continuously pressed is displayed. In this state, any two reels L, M, and R are stopped and the remaining other reels L, M, and R are changing.

  FIG. 13D shows a third continuous effect that appears when approximately one second has elapsed since the third stop switches 9L to 9R were operated by the player. This third continuous effect is substantially omitted from the turning on of the stop switches 9L to 9R when the third stop switches 9L to 9R are turned on and the on state of the stop switches 9L to 9R is continuously detected. It is displayed on the LCD 16 substantially in synchronization with the timing when one second has passed. In the third continuous production, the witch character design is produced by applying the handkerchief design to the pigeon design of the bunny girl design on the right side of the screen, and the timing when approximately 1 second has elapsed since the appearance of the third continuous production. Then, a numerical symbol “1” appears in the center of the screen, and an effect is performed as if the witch character pattern is counting time. In this state, all the reels L, M, and R are stopped, and the stop switch 9L to 9R that is last operated is continuously pressed by the player. In other words, if the stop switch 9L-9R that was last operated is not continuously pressed down by the player, the end of the third continuous effect ends, and the unclear effect described later in FIG. Transition.

  FIG. 13E shows a third continuous effect that appears when approximately 2 seconds have elapsed since the third stop switches 9L to 9R were operated by the player. This third continuous effect is substantially omitted from the on of the stop switches 9L to 9R when the third stop switches 9L to 9R are turned on and the on of the stop switches 9L to 9R continues to be detected. It is displayed on the LCD 16 substantially in synchronization with the timing when 2 seconds have passed. In the third continuous production, the witch character design is produced by applying the handkerchief design to the pigeon design of the bunny girl design on the right side of the screen, and the timing when approximately 2 seconds have elapsed since the appearance of the third continuous production. Thus, a numerical symbol “2” appears in the center of the screen, and an effect is performed as if the witch character pattern is counting time. In this state, all the reels L, M, and R are stopped, and the stop switch 9L to 9R that is last operated is continuously pressed by the player. In other words, if the stop switch 9L-9R that was last operated is not continuously pressed down by the player, the end of the third continuous effect ends, and the unclear effect described later in FIG. Transition.

  FIG. 13 (f) shows a bonus confirmation effect that appears when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the third stop switches 9L to 9R were operated by the player. This bonus finalizing effect is obtained when the third stop switches 9L to 9R are detected to be on, and the stop switches 9L to 9R are continuously detected to be on and any bonus combination is won. The information is displayed on the LCD 16 substantially in synchronization with the timing when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the stop switches 9L to 9R are turned on. In this bonus finalization effect, when the witch character design takes the handkerchief design that was put on the pigeon design of the bunny girl design on the right side of the screen, the design is changed to the character design of “BONUS”. In addition, a numerical design of “3” appears in the center of the screen at the timing when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the appearance of the third continuous effect, and the effect is performed as if the witch character pattern is counting time. The In this state, all the reels L, M, and R are stopped, and the stop switch 9L to 9R that is last operated is continuously pressed by the player. In other words, if the stop switch 9L-9R that was last operated is not continuously pressed down by the player, the third continuous effect ends, and the process shifts to an unclear effect described later in FIG. . Further, in the game after this bonus finalizing effect is executed, the bonus finalizing screen is displayed on the LCD 16 until the winning bonus combination is won.

  FIG. 13 (g) shows a loss confirmation effect that appears when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the third stop switches 9L to 9R were operated by the player. In this loss determination effect, when the third stop switches 9L to 9R are detected to be on, and the stop switches 9L to 9R are continuously detected to be on, and any bonus combination has not been won. Are displayed on the LCD 16 substantially in synchronism with the timing when approximately 3 seconds have passed since the stop switches 9L to 9R were turned on. In this loss confirmation effect, when the witch character pattern takes the handkerchief pattern that was put on the pigeon pattern of the bunny girl pattern on the right side of the screen, the effect is performed as if the pigeon pattern was sleeping, A numerical symbol “3” appears in the center of the screen at the timing when approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the appearance of the third continuous effect, and the effect is performed as if the witch character pattern is counting time. In this state, all the reels L, M, and R are stopped, and the stop switch 9L to 9R that is last operated is continuously pressed by the player. In other words, if the stop switch 9L-9R that was last operated is not continuously pressed down by the player, the third continuous effect ends, and the process shifts to an unclear effect described later in FIG. .

  FIG. 13 (h) shows a case in which the stop switches 9L to 9R are released before approximately 3 seconds elapses even though the third stop switches 9L to 9R are pressed by the player in the long press compulsory effect. Shows the unclear performance that appears. This indefinite effect is caused when the on-off of the stop switches 9L-9R is not detected before approximately 3 seconds after the on-off of the third stop switches 9L-9R is detected, that is, the stop switch When 9L to 9R are switched from on to off, they are displayed on the LCD 16 substantially in synchronization with the timing at which the stop switches 9L to 9R are turned off. In this unclear effect, when the witch character pattern takes the handkerchief pattern that was put on the pigeon pattern of the bunny girl pattern on the right side of the screen, the effect is as if the pigeon pattern flew away.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, although not shown in the figure, in the predetermined number of games after the execution of the unclear effect, an unclear continuous effect is performed so that the witch character design tries to catch the escaped pigeon pattern. It is configured. In addition, while an unclear effect is being executed, even if a bonus is won, a game in which the bonus cannot be arranged for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 times), that is, a so-called RT game (replay time) is executed. You may comprise as follows. By configuring in this way, even if the bonus is won, if the game according to the content of the effect of the long press compulsion effect is not executed, the bonus cannot be won during a predetermined number of games. , By suggesting to the player in advance information such as "If you do not play the game in accordance with the content of the long press compulsory production," you will be able to run the game a predetermined number of times. The use of coins and time can be avoided, and the execution of a game in accordance with the contents of the long press compulsory production can be promoted.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether the bonus combination is won or not, the player operates the stop switches 9L to 9R according to the contents of the effect when the long press compulsory effect is executed. If this is not done, this unclear effect will appear and even if the bonus role is won, the bonus will be confirmed to indicate that the winning bonus role has been won in subsequent games after this unclear effect is executed. The screen is configured not to be displayed. Therefore, since the time required for operating the stop switches 9L to 9R can be made longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the content of the long press compulsory effect (longer than the time required for normal game digestion). ) Only a player who operates the stop switches 9L to 9R can clearly recognize that the bonus combination has been won. Accordingly, by prompting the player to operate the stop switches 9L to 9R longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the time required for the game is longer than the time required for normal game digestion according to the player's will. can do. For this reason, since the number of game executions can be reduced without lowering the operation of the slot machine 1, even if a large number of highly-configured slot machines 1 that are prone to jackpots are arranged in the game hall, the loss of the game hall can be reduced. In addition to being able to reduce the number, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved. In addition, in the information indicated by the history counter of the slot machine 1 by reducing the number of times the game is executed without lowering the operation of the slot machine 1, it is difficult to converge to the probability set with the decrease in the number of trials. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the appearance rate. Therefore, even in the slot machine 1 with a low setting, by making it difficult for the player to guess the payout rate of the slot machine 1, it is possible to play the game without impairing the player's willingness to play. As described above, even in a low setting table, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate, and thus it is possible to bring a profit to the game hall.

  Also, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the RT counter 23c is provided on the main control board C, and the player follows the contents of the effect when executing the long press compulsory effect regardless of whether the bonus combination is won or not. When the stop switches 9L to 9R are not operated, a bonus combination is not won in a predetermined number of games. That is, only the player who operated the stop switches 9L to 9R in accordance with the content of the long press compulsory prompting the user to operate the stop switches 9L to 9R longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the bonus combination is made faster. On the other hand, a player who operates the stop switches 9L to 9R regardless of the content of the long press compulsory effect does not allow a bonus combination to be won in a predetermined number of games. , Extra medals will be consumed. By configuring in this way, the player can suffer a substantial disadvantage by not complying with the content of the long press compelling effect, so the stop switch 9L according to the content of the long press compelling effect The operation of ˜9R can be strongly encouraged, and the time required for the game can be made longer than the time required for normal game digestion.

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

  For example, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the continuous operation period of the stop switches 9L to 9R that can be operated by the player is counted, and the lottery result of the random number counter 23b is suggested to the player according to the counted result. Was. Instead of this, it may be configured to count the continuous operation period of the start lever 8a that can be operated by the player, and to suggest the player the lottery result of the random number counter 23b according to the counting result.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the continuous operation period of the stop switches 9L to 9R that are operated third in one game, that is, the stop switches 9L to 9R that can be operated last in one game is increased. Counting was performed and the lottery result of the random number counter 23b was suggested to the player according to the counting result. Instead of this, the continuous operation period of the first or second operated stop switches 9L to 9R in one game is counted, and the lottery result of the random number counter 23b is determined according to the counted result. It may be configured as suggested in FIG.

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

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

  The gaming machine and modified examples of the present invention are shown below. Stop operation means operable by a player, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information and stopping variable display of the identification information due to operation of the stop operation means, and establishment of a predetermined start condition A start condition detecting means for detecting the start condition, a lottery means for performing a lottery when the start condition is detected by the start condition detecting means, and a variable display means for variable display based on a lottery result by the lottery means. A variable display control means for controlling the stop mode, and a predetermined game value corresponding to the identification information when the predetermined stop mode of the identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable display control means In a gaming machine equipped with a game value giving means for giving a character, it is possible to display character suggestion information or the like that clearly suggests to the player the lottery result of the lottery means. By means of a tractor display means, an operation mode counting means for counting whether or not an operation time for the stop operation means or start condition detection means operable by a player is equal to or longer than a predetermined period, and the operation mode counting means, the stop operation means Alternatively, a gaming machine 1 comprising: character display means for causing the character display means to display the character suggestion information when the operation time for the start condition detection means is longer than a predetermined period.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the operation mode counting unit determines that the operation time for the stop operation unit or the start condition detection unit is less than the predetermined period, the lottery result of the lottery unit is uniquely defined in the character display unit. A game machine 2 characterized by comprising unclear appearance means for revealing character unclear information that is not implied. When the operation mode counting means determines that the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is less than the predetermined period, the lottery result of the lottery means is not uniquely suggested to the character display means by the unclear appearance means. Make character unclear information appear. By configuring in this way, for example, a player who wants to clearly recognize the lottery result of the lottery means sets the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means for a predetermined period longer than the time required for normal game digestion. Therefore, the lottery result of the lottery means can be clearly suggested only to the player who operates the stop operation means or the start condition detection means for longer than the time required for normal game digestion. Therefore, by urging the player to operate the stop operation means or the start condition detection means longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the time required for the game is required for normal game digestion according to the player's will. Can be longer than time. For this reason, the number of game executions can be reduced without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, so that even when a large number of highly-configured gaming machines that are likely to generate a special gaming state are arranged, there is no loss of the gaming hall. It can be reduced and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, by reducing the number of times a game is executed without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the play rate in the information indicated by the history counter of the gaming machine. Even in the set gaming machine, by making it difficult for the player to guess the play rate of the gaming machine, it is possible to cause the player to play a game without impairing the player's willingness to play. As described above, even in a low setting table, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate, and thus it is possible to bring a profit to the game hall.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, the operation mode counting means is configured to detect a continuous maintenance period of an operation mode required in a normal game. The operation mode counting means detects the continuous maintenance period of the operation mode required in the normal game, and displays character suggestion information that clearly suggests the lottery result of the lottery means on the character display means depending on whether or not the detection is possible. It is configured. Therefore, by prompting the player who wants to clearly recognize the lottery result of the lottery means that the operation mode necessary for normal games can be recognized for a predetermined period in advance, the game can be performed according to the player's will. The time required can be made longer than the time required for normal game digestion. Therefore, by reducing the number of times a game is executed without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the appearance rate in the information indicated by the history counter of the gaming machine. Even in a low-setting gaming machine, by making it difficult for the player to guess the game play rate of the gaming machine, it is possible to cause the player to play a game without impairing the gaming motivation of the player. As described above, even in a low setting table, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate, and thus it is possible to bring a profit to the game hall.

  In the gaming machine 3, the gaming machine 4 is configured to detect a continuous operation period of the stop operation means or the start condition detection means. The stop operation means and the start condition detection means are configured so that a game can be executed by one operation in a normal game. However, the lottery means is configured to display the character suggestion information on the character display means depending on whether or not the continuous operation period of the stop operation means or the start condition detecting means unnecessary for executing the normal game can be detected. By encouraging the player who wants to clearly recognize the lottery result of the game, an unnecessary operation mode in the normal game is encouraged, so that the time required for the game is longer than the time required for the normal game digestion according to the player's will. be able to. Therefore, by reducing the number of times a game is executed without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the appearance rate in the information indicated by the history counter of the gaming machine. Even in a low-setting gaming machine, by making it difficult for the player to guess the game play rate of the gaming machine, it is possible to cause the player to play a game without impairing the gaming motivation of the player. As described above, even in a low setting table, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate, and thus it is possible to bring a profit to the game hall.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, when the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is less than a predetermined period by the operation mode counting means, the lottery means lottery for a predetermined number of games A gaming machine 5 comprising game saving means for shifting the granting of game results in accordance with the results. When the player's operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is less than a predetermined period, the game saving means gives the game result according to the lottery result during the predetermined number of games. It is configured to stagger. That is, if the game result according to the lottery result of the lottery means is to be given without shifting, the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detecting means must be longer than a predetermined period. Therefore, by urging the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means to be performed for a predetermined period longer than the time required for normal game digestion, the time required for the game is normally set according to the player's will. It can be longer than the time required to digest the game. Therefore, by reducing the number of times a game is executed without lowering the operation of the gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the appearance rate in the information indicated by the history counter of the gaming machine. Even in a low-setting gaming machine, by making it difficult for the player to guess the game play rate of the gaming machine, it is possible to cause the player to play a game without impairing the gaming motivation of the player. As described above, even in a low setting table, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operation rate, and thus it is possible to bring a profit to the game hall. It should be noted that shifting the giving of game results in accordance with the lottery results of the lottery means, for example, deferring the giving of game results in accordance with the lottery results of the lottery means, or giving game results in accordance with the lottery results of the lottery means For example, a game that delays the provision of a game result in accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the setting means capable of changing the predetermined game value grant rate, and the higher the predetermined game value grant rate set by the setting means, the higher the character suggestion information or A game machine 6 comprising: an effect execution means for facilitating execution of a character appearance appearance that causes any of character unclear information to appear on the character display means. The effect execution means makes it easier to execute the character appearance appearance that causes either the character suggestion information or the character unclear information to appear on the character display means, as the predetermined game value grant rate set by the setting means is higher. It is configured as follows. That is, the higher the given game value grant rate set by the setting means, the easier it is to perform the character appearance appearance that causes the character display means to display either the character suggestion information or the character unclear information. If a gaming machine with a higher probability of giving a game value has a higher recognition probability of the lottery means, the player must make the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means longer than a predetermined period. Therefore, a game machine having a higher rate of given game value is encouraged to perform the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means for a predetermined period longer than the time required for normal game digestion. Depending on the will of the player, the time required for the game can be set longer than the time required for digesting the normal game. For this reason, even if a large number of gaming machines having a high predetermined gaming value grant rate are arranged in the game hall, it is possible to reduce the loss of the gaming hall, so there are many gaming machines having a high predetermined gaming value grant rate. By arranging and improving the game motivation of the player, the profit of the game hall can be improved.

  The gaming machine 7 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Then, the variable display of the identification information is started, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses, and the fixed identification at the time of the stop is performed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the information is specific identification information. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  The gaming machine 8 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “variable display means for deciding and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after the lapse of a predetermined time. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium and changing the identification information The game machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of display, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is one Example of this invention. 4 is a development view schematically showing a left reel L, a middle reel M, and a right reel R. FIG. It is a correspondence table showing the number of medals paid out according to each symbol, the winning conditions and the winning rate of each symbol. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub-control board S of the slot machine. FIG. It is the figure which showed the small bottle establishment table for water bottles which is an example of a small combination establishment table. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. It is a flowchart of the change start process performed in the main process of the main control board. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation stop process performed in the main process of a main control board. It is a flowchart of the winning determination process performed in a fluctuation | variation stop process. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process performed with a sub control board. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed with a sub control board. It is the figure which showed typically the production content of the long press compulsion production performed in LCD, respectively.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine (game machine)
8a Start switch (part of start condition detection means)
9L, 9M, 9R Stop switch (stop operation means)
10a Inserted medal detection sensor (part of start condition detection means)
16 LCD (part of character display means)
22a Bonus establishment table (part of game value giving means)
22b Small role formation table (part of game value adding means)
23b Random number counter (part of lottery means)
93a Production lottery counter (part of character display means)
93b Production flag (part of character display means)
93c Bonus flag (part of character display means)
93d Third stop flag (part of character display means)
93e Confirmation flag (part of character appearance means)
93f Continuous press determination counter (part of operation mode counting means)
C Main control board (part of variable display control means)
L Left reel (part of variable display means)
M middle reel (part of variable display means)
R Right reel (part of variable display means)
S Sub-control board (part of character display means)

Claims (3)

Stop operation means operable by a player, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information and stopping variable display of the identification information due to operation of the stop operation means, and establishment of a predetermined start condition A start condition detecting means for detecting the start condition, a lottery means for performing a lottery when the start condition is detected by the start condition detecting means, and a variable display means for variable display based on a lottery result by the lottery means. A variable display control means for controlling the stop mode, and a predetermined game value corresponding to the identification information when the predetermined stop mode of the identification information is stopped in a predetermined area of the variable display means by the variable display control means In a gaming machine provided with a game value giving means for giving
Character display means capable of displaying character suggestion information or the like that clearly suggests to the player the lottery result of the lottery means;
An operation mode counting unit that counts whether the operation time for the stop operation unit or the start condition detection unit that can be operated by the player is a predetermined period or more;
Character display means for causing the character display means to display the character suggestion information when the operation mode counting means has operated for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means for a predetermined period or longer. A gaming machine characterized by A character that does not uniquely suggest the lottery result of the lottery means to the character display means when the operation mode counting means determines that the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detecting means is less than the predetermined period. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising unclear appearance means for making unclear information appear. When the operation time for the stop operation means or the start condition detection means is less than a predetermined period by the operation mode counting means, the giving of the game result according to the lottery result of the lottery means is shifted during a predetermined number of games. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising game saving means.