JP2006075199A - Drum type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a drum type game machine capable of keeping expectations without losing player's interest in a game even after a big winning game such as a special bonus game capable of providing profits more than usual. <P>SOLUTION: The drum type game machine such as a slot machine is provided with a plurality of shifting modes determining the game to be shifted to after the end of the special bonus game (big bonus). A shifting mode selection means selects the shifting mode on the basis of the kind of a bonus game (regular bonus) operated when the special bonus game is ended. Since a player can not recognize which shifting mode is selected immediately after the special bonus game, the expectations are kept. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a revolving game machine that presents a game result by a combination of symbols displayed on a reel, and in particular, maintains a player's expectation even after the end of a bonus game (bonus) that provides many benefits. The present invention relates to a swing type gaming machine that can be used.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a rotary gaming machine that includes a plurality of reels and that wins are determined by a combination of symbols displayed on each reel. For example, there is a slot machine as such a spinning machine. The slot machine performs a lottery of a combination with a preset lottery probability at the time of an operation for starting the rotation of the reels, and controls each reel to stop according to a player's stop operation. When all the reels are stopped, if the symbols corresponding to the selected lots are displayed on the valid line, the combination is established and the winning is confirmed.

  Among the roles that can be provided in a revolving game machine, there is a small role that pays out medals by combining the symbols, and a bonus game in which a game with a higher payout than usual is played under certain conditions (for example, a “regular bonus”). And a special bonus game (for example, a jackpot game called “Big Bonus”) that continues the bonus game until a certain end condition is satisfied. For example, after a jackpot game such as a special bonus game is performed, there is a game that shifts to a game to which a privilege such as a probability change (or short time) in which a lottery probability until the next jackpot winning is set is set high. It is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to a game with a benefit such as probability change after the jackpot game ends.

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, the player knows whether or not the game has been shifted to the above-mentioned bonus game such as special bonus game immediately after the end of the jackpot game such as a special bonus game. There was a problem of losing interest in.

  The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and is expected without losing interest in the player's game even after a jackpot game such as a special bonus game that can provide more profit than usual. The object is to provide a swing-type gaming machine that can maintain the feeling.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of types of symbols by rotating, a lottery means for performing a lottery of a combination with a preset probability, A game control device that controls the rotation and stop operation of the reels and controls the game operation for winning the winning combination by displaying a combination of symbols related to the winning combination by the lottery means on an effective line; It is a spinning type gaming machine, wherein the game control device includes an accessory continuous operation means for operating a bonus game for continuing a game that can provide a player with more profit than usual under a certain condition, A bonus continuous operation increasing means for operating a special bonus game which is continuously given to a player until a certain end condition is satisfied, and a game which is performed after the special bonus game is ended Of a plurality of transition modes that define a transition mode that selects a transition mode that is associated in advance with each type based on the type of the bonus game that was performed when the special bonus game ended. It is characterized by comprising mode selection means and game transition means for operating the game determined in the selected transition mode.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the rotary gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bonus games are classified according to the combination of symbols related to winnings assigned to each of the bonus games. The transition mode is associated with each bonus game.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the swivel-type gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the accessory continuous operation increasing means is configured to add the accessory related to the bonus game in the special bonus game. When the lottery means draws a lot, this is the trigger for the bonus game, and it is not necessary to display a specific symbol as a condition for establishing the bonus game.

  According to the spinning machine according to the first aspect, a plurality of transition modes that determine a gaming state to be performed after the end of the special bonus game are associated with each other according to the type of bonus game. The transition mode selection means of the game control device selects a transition mode associated with the bonus game that was being performed when the special bonus game ended. Thereby, the game state to be shifted to after the special bonus game is finished is determined.

  According to the rotary type gaming machine of the second aspect, each of the transition modes is associated with each bonus game classified according to the combination of symbols related to winning. The transition mode selection means of the game control device selects a transition mode that is associated with each winning symbol of the bonus game that was performed when the special bonus game was completed. Thereby, the game state to be shifted to after the special bonus game is finished is determined.

  According to the revolving type gaming machine of the third aspect, when the lottery means draws the bonus item related to the bonus game in the actuated special bonus game, the bonus game continuous action increasing means of the game control device wins the prize. Even if there is no display of a specific symbol related to the bonus game, the bonus game is activated. In other words, in the special bonus game, the bonus game is operated without displaying a specific symbol, so that the player cannot know which transition mode is selected based on the type of bonus game at the end of the special bonus game. Become. This maintains the player's expectation even after the special bonus ends.

  As described above, according to the present invention, based on the type of bonus game that was performed at the time when the special bonus game ended, the transition mode that determines the game to be transitioned next is selected. Since the player cannot know which transition mode has been selected immediately after the end of the special bonus game, the player can maintain his expectation without losing interest in the game even after the end of the special bonus game.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external structure of a slot machine 1 as a swivel type gaming machine according to the present invention. In the slot machine 1, a front door 2 forming a so-called front panel is attached to a casing that is a substantially rectangular box so as to be opened and closed. The front door 2 is roughly divided into an upper panel portion 3 and a lower panel portion 4, which are designed to enhance the visual effect and are integrally formed of hard plastic. In addition, a tray unit 5 in which a tray portion 5a for storing medals is formed is provided at the lower portion of the front door 2.

  In the peripheral portion of the upper panel portion 3, effect lighting portions 31a, 31b, and 31c that incorporate lamps such as high-intensity light emitting diodes are arranged. In addition, production sound emitting units 32 a and 32 b that have built-in speakers and generate sound effects related to games are arranged on the left and right of the upper panel unit 3, respectively. Further, a liquid crystal display unit 33 is disposed between the sound emission units 32a and 32b for effects. Note that the liquid crystal display unit 33 mainly displays images related to game effects.

  The center of the upper panel portion 3 is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape, and the panel unit 34 is attached from the back side of the front door 2 so as to close the opening. A substantially rectangular transparent display window 35 is formed substantially at the center of the panel unit 34, and cylindrical reels 101a, 101b, and 101c provided in the housing through the display window 35 are visually observed.

  Here, the above-described reels 101a, 101b, and 101c are assembled by being arranged in the horizontal direction along the respective rotation axes, thereby forming the reel unit 100. In addition, on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c, 21 types of symbols illustrated later are arranged at approximately equal intervals. Then, three vertical and three horizontal rows of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel positioned in front are viewed through the display window 35. The reels 101a, 101b, and 101c are rotationally driven by stepping motors connected to the respective central axes, and as the reel rotates, the symbols on its peripheral surface are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom.

  Between the upper panel portion 3 and the lower panel portion 4, a console 6 on which switches for performing a game operation are arranged is integrally formed. A medal insertion part 61 having an insertion slot for inserting medals is provided on the upper right side of the console 6. Two bet buttons 62 and 63 which are push button switches are provided on the upper left side of the console 6. The bet buttons 62 and 63 are button switches for presenting the number of medals bet on one game of the slot machine. When the bet button 62 is pressed when starting the game, two medals are bet on the game from the medals (credits) stored internally, and the bet button 63 is pressed. Three medals are bet. The bet button 63 is particularly called a “max bet button” because the maximum number of medals is bet on the game.

  On the left side of the front surface of the console 6, a start lever 64 for instructing the start of rotation of the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c is provided. The start lever 64 has a spherical operation knob at the tip and is provided with an operation rod that can be swung vertically and horizontally. The start lever 64 is turned on when the operation rod is tilted, and automatically when the hand is released from the operation rod. In other words, it is formed of a switch unit that returns to its original position and is turned off.

  In the center of the console 6, stop buttons 65a, 65b, 65c for instructing to stop the rotation of the reels 101a, 101b, 101c are arranged in parallel corresponding to the arrangement of the reels.

  The slot machine 1 bets medals on the game by pressing any of the bet buttons 62, 63, and rotates the reels 101a, 101b, 101c all at once when the start lever 64 is tilted. At this time, as will be described later, the slot machine 1 performs winning lottery by internal processing (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”). Then, the corresponding reels 101a, 101b, and 101c are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 65a, 65b, and 65c, respectively. When all the reels stop and the combination of symbols displayed on the active line set in the display window 35 matches the combination related to the winning selected in the internal lottery, the winning is determined.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the active lines are the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines L1, L2, and L3 set in the display window 35 and the lines related to the winning determination among the diagonal lines L4 and L5. That means. That is, when two medals are bet by the bet button 62 at the start of the game, the three horizontal lines L1, L2, and L3 are validated as the winning determination lines, and the bet button 63 In the case where medals are bet, five lines obtained by adding diagonal lines L4 and L5 to the above-described lines L1, L2, and L3 are activated. When the stop button 65a, 65b, 65c is pressed, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop, and the center of the three symbols is positioned on the lines L1, L2, L3, and the symbol is displayed.

  The lower panel portion 4 is provided with a panel 41 for displaying a picture of an appearing character or the like so that the player can recognize the model type of the slot machine 1. The tray unit 5 disposed below the lower panel unit 4 includes a medal payout port 51 that discharges medals to the tray unit 5a at the time of winning, etc., and an effect sound emitting unit that has built-in speakers and generates effect sound effects. 52a and 52b are respectively arranged.

  Next, the structure of the reel unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A is an exploded plan view of one reel 101a provided in the reel unit 100, and FIG. 2B is a side view of the reel. The reel unit 100 is formed to include three reels 101a, 101b, and 101c. Here, the structure of one reel 101a will be described as a representative.

  The reel 101a is connected to a boss portion 102 having a shaft hole into which a drive shaft of the stepping motor 110a is inserted, a plurality of arm portions 103 extending radially around the boss portion 102, and a tip portion of the arm portion 103. A first ring portion 104 formed concentrically from the center of the boss portion 102, and a second ring portion 105 having the same diameter as the first ring portion 104 and positioned parallel to the first ring portion 104 at a predetermined interval. The first ring portion 104 and the second ring portion 105 are composed of rod-shaped connecting portions 106 that connect at a plurality of locations, and these are integrally formed of relatively light plastic as a framework. In addition, a tongue-shaped light shielding piece 107 extending inward is formed on one arm portion 103. A reel tape 108, which is a long plastic sheet on which a plurality of types of symbols to be described later are printed, is mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical reel 101a.

  By connecting the boss part 102 of the reel 101a to the drive shaft of the stepping motor 110a, the reel 101a can be rotationally driven by the stepping motor 110a. The stepping motor 110a is fixed to the substantially plate-shaped base frame body 111 with bolts 112. The back lamp unit 113 attached to the base frame body 111 is provided with three back lamps 114, 115, and 116 in the vertical direction. The back lamp unit 113 is housed inside the reel 101a, and the lamps 114, 115, and 116 irradiate the back surface of the reel tape 108 so that the three symbols drawn on the reel tape 108 are displayed brightly. Yes. Further, the reference position sensor 120a is attached to the base frame 111 via the back lamp unit 113, and the light shielding piece 107 shields the reference position sensor 120a and turns it on each time the reel 101a makes one rotation.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of an arrangement of symbols drawn on the reel tape 108 mounted on each reel 101a, 101b, 101c. In FIG. 3, seven types of 21 symbols are drawn at almost equal intervals in an appropriate arrangement order on each reel tape, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 are sequentially assigned to each symbol. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, each reel is rotated in a direction in which a symbol displayed through the display window 35 moves from top to bottom. For this reason, when the reel is rotated, the symbols are variably displayed in the order of the symbol numbers shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, a stepping motor having 400 steps per rotation is used as a rotation driving source of the reel. If the outer periphery of the reel is engraved with a minimum movable unit corresponding to the above-described one step, a predetermined number of steps is assigned to each symbol. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, 20 steps are assigned to the symbol of symbol number 0, and 19 steps are assigned to the symbols of other symbol numbers 1 to 20.

  Next, a control system provided in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. According to the figure, the main control board 200 is provided with a storage unit made up of a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 220 and a RAM 230 in addition to the CPU 210, and the CPU 210 operates in accordance with a system program 221 for a slot machine game stored in the ROM 220 in advance. By executing the arithmetic processing, the overall operation of the slot machine 1 is comprehensively controlled. On the main control board 200, operation switches such as bet buttons 62 and 63, a start lever 64, stop buttons 65a, 65b, and 65c, and a medal sensor 70 that detects a regular medal inserted in the medal insertion unit 61 are detected. Switches are connected by wiring cables, and operations related to the game are detected by inputting signals from these switches.

  Further, the main control board 200 inputs detection signals from the reference position sensors 120a, 120b, and 120c provided on the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c, and grasps the rotation position serving as the reference of each reel, while rotating the rotating apparatus board. Predetermined cylinder drive pulse data is sent to 130. The rotating device substrate 130 controls the rotation and stop of the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c by rotationally driving the stepping motors 110a, 110b, and 110c in accordance with the rotating drive pulse data from the main control substrate 200. ing. Details of the rotation and stop control of the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c by the main control board 200 will be described later.

  In addition, a medal payout device such as a hopper device 400 and a sub control board 300 are connected to the main control board 200 by wiring cables. When the winning is confirmed, the main control board 200 controls the hopper device 400 to pay out a predetermined number of medals to the front tray 5a. The sub-control board 300 is provided with the effect devices 301 such as the liquid crystal display unit 33, the effect lighting units 31a, 31b, 31c, and the effect sound emitting units 32a, 32b, 52a, 52b based on a control signal from the main control board 200. By controlling and driving, an effect appealing to the visual and auditory sense of the player is performed according to the progress of the game.

  The ROM 220 of the main control board 200 is provided with various control means that are activated by predetermined branch processing or interrupt processing under the control of the system program 221.

  Here, the internal lottery means 224 uses a lottery table 2241 stored in advance in the ROM 220 and a lottery flag 2242 in which a storage area is secured in the RAM 230 as shown in FIG. The internal lottery means 224 obtains a random number value from the random number lottery unit 240 at the time when the start lever 64 is operated, and is assigned to the obtained random number value by collating with the lottery table 2241 stored in advance in the ROM 220. Draw a role or lose.

  FIG. 6 is a model diagram of the lottery table 2241 described above. This figure shows an example in which the slot machine 1 is in a normal game state. Although details will be described later, the slot machine 1 has a winning combination called a small combination, a re-playing combination called replay, BB (big bonus), RB (regular bonus), MB (middle bonus), and CB ( And an accessory related to a special game (bonus game) called “challenge bonus”. In the lottery table 2241, the range of the reference value area is assigned according to the lottery probability defined for each combination. For example, the reference value range corresponding to the loss is the largest, and then the corresponding reference value range is set to be gradually decreased in the order of the small role, replay, and further the bonus game.

  The internal lottery means 224 draws a small role when the acquired random value Ri satisfies the relationship of R1 ≦ Ri <R2, which is the range of reference values shown in FIG. 6, and replays when the relationship of R2 ≦ Ri <R3 is satisfied. If a relationship of R3 ≦ Ri <R4 is satisfied, a CB game player is selected. If a relationship of R4 ≦ Ri <R5 is satisfied, an MB game player is selected, and if a relationship of R5 ≦ Ri <R6 is satisfied, an RB game is selected. A lottery is drawn, and when a relationship of R6 ≦ Ri ≦ Rmax is satisfied, a BB game combination is drawn. Further, when the obtained random number value is 0 ≦ Ri <R1, it is lost. When the internal lottery means 224 draws a lot of the above-mentioned combination, it sets a flag in the lottery flag 2242 corresponding to the combination. Note that the lottery table 2241 is provided corresponding to the normal game and other game states, respectively, and the type of the combination and the lottery probability are changed according to these game states.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the reel rotation control means 223 has a reel constant speed rotation means 2231 and a reel stop control means 2233. Next, means related to the reel rotation control will be described.

  Here, the reel control flag 2232 used for reel rotation control is formed, for example, by securing a storage area having the flag configuration shown in FIG. Note that the reel control flag 2232 is individually provided for each of the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c.

  According to FIG. 7, the reel control flag 2232 includes a reel status flag RF1, a sensor passage flag RF2, a symbol step flag RF3, a passage symbol number flag RF4, a stop symbol number flag RF5, and a step counter flag RF6. Bytes are allocated.

  The reel status flag RF1 stores the status of the reel, and is set to values such as [0] when the reel is stopped, [1] during rotation acceleration, and [2] during constant speed operation. In the sensor passing flag RF2, when the reel passes the reference position during constant speed operation and the reference position sensor sends a detection signal, [FFh] (the number with h sign indicates that it is displayed in hexadecimal) Is set.

  In the symbol step flag RF3, the position of the symbol passing through the center line L1 of the display window 35 is set by the number of steps described above assigned to each symbol. For example, when the symbol of symbol number [1] shown in FIG. 3 reaches the line L1, the number of steps [19] assigned to the symbol is set. As the reel rotates, the symbol step flag RF3 also decreases for each step of the stepping motor. When the center of the symbol comes on the line L1, the symbol step flag RF3 indicates the number of steps of [10]. .

  In the passing symbol number flag RF4, the symbol number of the symbol currently passing on the line L1 is set. In the stop symbol number flag RF5, a symbol number of a symbol to be stopped on the reel is set. The stop symbol number flag RF5 is set by the reel stop position determining means 2234 when the symbol pull-in control is performed. When such pull-in control is not performed, [FFh] is set as a default.

  The step counter flag RF6 is incremented every time the main control board 200 operates the stepping motor one step while the reel is rotating. The reel rotation control means 223 updates the reel control flag 2232 every clock interrupt (for example, 1.87 msec) from the clock generator 250, and the interrupt signal for the stepping motor that drives the reel. That is, a pulse signal (excitation data) that advances the rotation operation by one step in synchronization with the update of the reel control flag 2232 is sent to the drum apparatus substrate 130.

  Here, the operation of the reel constant speed rotating means 2231 for controlling the reel to a constant rotation speed will be described. FIG. 8 is a time chart showing a transition example of the reel control flag 2232 during the constant speed operation of the reel. According to the figure, the symbol step flag RF3 is subtracted (decremented) in synchronization with the pulse signal for the reel constant speed rotation control means 2231 to rotate the reel by one step. Is set in the passing symbol number flag RF4. Further, when the reference position sensor is turned on during the constant speed operation and the rising edge of the output signal is detected, [FFh] is set to the sensor passing flag RF2, and the passing symbol number flag RF4 is set to the symbol number [0]. The symbol step flag RF3 is set to [20] which is the number of steps assigned to the symbol of symbol number [0]. The reel constant speed rotation control means 2231 of the main control board 20 updates the reel control flag 2232 one by one so that the type of symbol (symbol number) displayed on the center line L1 and the rotation position of the reel can be accurately grasped. The reel can be controlled to rotate at a constant speed.

  Next, the operation of the reel stop control means 2233 that stops the rotating reel when the stop button is operated will be described. Note that the reel stop control means 2233 performs reel stop control with pull-in control.

  Here, the “pull-in control” is selected by the reel stop position determining means 2234 according to the internal lottery result among symbols that can be stopped on the active line within a predetermined time from the reel stop operation by the stop button. This is the control to stop the symbol. For example, if the reel rotation speed during constant speed operation is 80 rpm and the allowable time from the stop operation by the stop button to the complete stop of the reel is 190 msec in a normal game, a maximum of 5 frames from the time of the stop operation By sliding, a specific symbol is stopped on the active line. The number of symbols that can be controlled (this is a maximum of 5 frames in a normal game) is also referred to as “the number of sliding frames”.

  FIG. 9 is a time chart showing a transition example of the reel control flag 2232 in the reel stop control. For example, if the stop button is operated while the symbol number [9] indicated by the passing symbol number flag RF4 of the reel control flag 2232 is passing through the center line L1, the reel stop position determining means 2234 will win the winning indicated by the lottery flag 2242. The number of frames until the symbols related to the played roles are aligned on the effective line is checked, and if the number of frames is within 5 frames which is the maximum number of sliding frames, it is positioned on the line L1 when it is slid by the number of frames. A symbol number, for example, [13] is set in the stop symbol number flag RF5.

  The reel stop control means 2233 does not brake the reel until the symbol of symbol number [13] reaches the line L1, and slides the symbol in the meantime. When the symbol of symbol number [13] reaches line L1 and step flag RF3 becomes [16], excitation data for turning on all the four-phase drive pulse signals to the stepping motor is supplied to the spinning device substrate. Send to 130 to stop the reel. As a result, the reel stops at a position where the center of the symbol and the line L1 substantially coincide.

  If the reel stop position determination means 2233 determines that the symbol related to the winning combination is not within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames that can be stopped from the reel stop operation, the latest symbol (the winning prize is not obtained) without performing the pull-in control. The pattern of losing not formed) is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  In the game, when the lottery flag 2242 indicates that the winning combination has not been won in any of the winning combinations, the reel stop position determining means 2234 does not arrange the symbols related to any winning combinations on the active line. Similarly, a stop symbol is selected within the range of five frames which is the maximum number of sliding symbols, and is set to the stop symbol number flag RF5. The reel stop control means 2233 performs the same processing while referring to the reel control flag 2232 to stop the symbol that does not form a prize on the line L1. Such slip control in which the symbol related to the winning combination is removed so as not to be displayed on the active line and stopped is also called “kicking control”.

  In a CB (challenge bonus) game, which will be described later, an allowable time from the stop operation described above until the reel is completely stopped is set to 75 msec, for example. In the case of this CB game, the maximum number of sliding frames that can be controlled for pull-in is 2 frames, and the range in which it can be stopped is narrowed.

  Next, the gaming operation of the slot machine according to the present invention will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is in one of the gaming states shown in FIG. And it changes to each game state according to establishment of a predetermined condition.

  That is, the slot machine 1 includes “normal game”, “big bonus (hereinafter referred to as“ BB game ”)”, “regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as“ RB game ”)”, “middle bonus (hereinafter referred to as“ MB game ”). ”) And“ challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as “CB game”) ”and the like. Although details will be described later, in the RB game, a game having a more advantageous condition than the normal game is continuously performed up to a predetermined number of times or a predetermined number of winnings, and in the BB game, the payout of medals reaches a certain number, etc. RB games are played at a high frequency until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The CB game is a game in which a player can win a small role more than usual by skillfully setting the timing of the player's push. In the MB game, the CB game continues until a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

  “Replay time (hereinafter referred to as“ RT game ”)” is also called high-probability replay, and the same game and winning mode are the same, but the probability of lottery for replay is higher than that of normal game (for example, 5 Times). In this RT game, the number of games can be consumed with a smaller number of medals than usual.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a special game that can be shifted from the normal game state. In an internal lottery in a normal game, winning a winning combination such as BB gaming, RB gaming, MB gaming, CB gaming, etc., and displaying a predetermined combination of symbols related to the winning winning combination on the active line, A role is formed.

  Further, in this specification, it is treated that the “condition device” operates when an internal winning combination for winning, replaying, and special games is won. In other words, the “condition device” refers to a device that sets a predetermined condition (display of a specific symbol is an example) for establishing a winning combination or the like by operating the game. In the example of FIG. 11, the condition device relating to the operation of the special game is activated by winning an internal lottery in the normal game. By operating this condition device, the display of a symbol related to a special game such as a BB game is set as a condition for establishing the combination. Specifically, the operation of this condition device means that a flag is set in a condition flag (for example, lottery flag 2242) assigned to a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 230. By referring to the condition flag (lottery flag 2242), it is determined whether or not a winning combination is lottery in the game.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the BB game mode and a game that shifts after the BB game ends. In the BB game, as described above, the RB game is started almost continuously. Although details will be described later, during the BB game, even if a predetermined symbol related to the RB game is not displayed, the RB game is established and started by winning the winning combination internally.

  When the BB game ends, at least one of the three patterns of transition modes shown in the figure is selected, and the game state transitions. Here, the transition mode A shown in FIG. 12 is a mode determined to shift to the normal game when the BB game ends. The transition mode B is a mode that is set so as to shift to the RT game after the BB game ends, but to shift to the normal game when the RT game is consumed a predetermined number of times.

  The transition mode C is a mode that is determined to shift to a game called RT latent game after the end of the BB game, and to shift to the RT game after digesting the game a predetermined number of times. In other words, when the transition mode C is selected, a pseudo normal game is performed until a predetermined condition is reached (for example, until a predetermined number of games are consumed), and then the game is suddenly shifted to an RT game. At this time, since the player knows for the first time that the game is a pseudo-normal game in which the RT game is hidden, the game can be made surprising. Further, the RT game after the RT latent game is continued until a combination related to a special game of any one of the BB game, the RB game, and the MB game is established. That is, by performing such an RT game, it is possible to shift to a special game with a medal consumption less than usual in a stochastic manner.

  The three patterns of transition modes described above are selected according to the type of RB game that was performed when a predetermined end condition was satisfied in the BB game. FIG. 13 is a part of a model diagram of the lottery table 2241 used in the BB game, and is a diagram showing the reference area related to the RB game in detail. That is, in the lottery table 2241 used in the BB game, the reference area of the acquired random number value that establishes each RB game is divided according to the types of symbols related to winning, and the above-described transition modes A, B, and C correspond to each. Attached and memorized. When any RB game established by lottery during a BB game is being played, when the BB game ends, the transition mode assigned to the RB game that was operating, in other words, the reference area of the RB game The transition mode stored in association with is selected.

  In this way, during the BB game, the RB game is established only by lottery without displaying a specific symbol related to winning, so the player is determined according to the type of RB game that was performed at the end of the BB game. It is not possible to know what the transition mode is, and there is no announcement. Furthermore, the player cannot know whether the normal game transferred after the end of the BB game is an original normal game or a pseudo normal game (RT latent game) that shifts to the RT game. Even after the end, the expectation can be maintained without losing interest in the game.

  Furthermore, in order to induce the player to have an interest or expectation in the game, game effects by effect devices such as the liquid crystal display unit 33 and effect sound emitting units 32a, 32b, 52a, 52b were drawn in the game in each transition mode. You may make it perform according to a production pattern. For example, when the transition mode C is selected after the BB game is finished and the transition to the RT game is approaching during the pseudo-normal game, an effect is given to smell the entry into the RT game, and the transition mode A is selected and the original normal game is Even if it is being performed, a fake effect that makes the player switch to RT gaming is executed after a plurality of games. Such effect patterns implying the next game state are provided in the storage means of the plurality of types of sub-control boards, and which effect pattern is executed, and how many games before the next game state are to be performed Whether to perform or not to produce effects is determined by lottery during the game (hardware random number lottery). In this way, the game can be made more interesting by performing an effect that makes the player enter the RT game regardless of whether or not the game is actually shifted to the game.

  Next, FIG. 14 shows an example of an MB game mode and a game that shifts after the MB game ends. In the MB game, a small role and a CB game character are established at the same time per game and with a high probability. As long as a CB game combination is established in the game, a CB game is given in the next game, so that during the MB game, the CB game is performed almost continuously. The MB game returns to the normal game when a predetermined end condition such as the payout of medals reaches a certain number of times, but if a combination related to a special game such as an RB game is established during the MB game, The game ends at that point and shifts to the special game.

  Next, the gaming operation in each gaming state of the slot machine 1 will be described in more detail. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an operation in a general game state including a normal game, an RT game, and an RT latent game. FIG. 16 (a) is a table showing the winning mode (combination of symbols for each combination and internal winning probability) in the normal game, and FIG. 16 (b) shows the winning mode in the RT game and the RT latent game. It is a table | surface which shows. As described above, when the RT game is activated, the internal winning probability of the re-game is set higher than that in the normal game. When the RT latent game is activated, the internal winning probability for the winning combination is the same as in the RT game, but the probability that the re-game is actually established is the same as in the normal game.

  The slot machine 1 enters a standby state when a prize is won in a previous game and a medal payout is completed, or when a loss is confirmed in the previous game. When a player inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 61 or presses one of the bet buttons 62 and 63 to place a predetermined number of medals on the game from a medal (credit) stored inside (step) S101: YES), a start lever operation waiting state is entered.

  When the start lever 64 is tilted in this state and the game is started (step S102: YES), the main control board 200 performs an internal lottery in the game (step S103). At this time, when a winning combination related to any winning is won, a flag is set in a lottery flag 2242 corresponding to the winning combination. That is, the condition device related to the operation of the combination is activated.

  Further, when the start lever 64 is operated, the three reels 101a, 101b, and 101c are started to rotate simultaneously (step S104). When any stop button 65a, 65b, 65c is pressed (stopped) and the main control board 200 detects this (step S105: YES), the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is pulled into the reel. Control is performed to stop (step S106).

  When the main control board 200 detects that all the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c have stopped (step S107: YES), the combination of the symbols displayed on each reel and the symbols related to the combination corresponding to the lottery flag 2242 described above. It is determined whether or not. In this winning determination, for example, when the bet button 63 is pressed and three medals are bet on the game, out of the nine symbols viewed through the display window 35, the upper, middle and lower tiers. Three sets of symbols arranged in three horizontal rows along the lines L1, L2, and L3 and two sets of symbols arranged in three diagonal rows along the diagonal lines L4 and L5 are examined. It is determined whether or not the symbol matches the symbol combination related to the combination corresponding to the lottery flag 2242. When the bet button 62 is pressed and two medals are bet, only the upper, middle, and lower lines L1, L2, and L3 are determined as the effective lines for determining the combination of symbols related to the combination.

  When a combination of symbols related to a special game such as BB game, RB game, MB game, CB game, etc. is displayed on the active line (S108: YES), it becomes a prize for the role related to the special game. The special game is activated (step S109). Thereby, it shifts to the state of the special game won from the next game.

  In addition, when the “bell”, “watermelon”, or “cherry” symbols are aligned on the active line and winning any one of the small roles (step S110: YES), is the predetermined number of medals shown in FIG. 16 added to the credit? Alternatively, by paying out to the tray portion 5a, a prize medal is paid out to the player (step S111).

  Further, when the “replay” symbols are aligned on the active line (step S112: YES), the replay is activated (step S113), and the medals bet on the game are carried over in the next game, and the replay is possible. .

  Next, the gaming operation in the RB (regular bonus) game will be described in detail based on the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a table showing a winning mode in the RB game. Also, as shown in FIG. 18, during the RB game, the internal winning probability for the small role is set higher than in the case of the normal game.

  The slot machine 1 enters a state of waiting for a start lever operation when a medal is inserted in the standby state of the RB game or when any of the bet buttons 62 and 63 is pressed (step S201: YES). When the start lever 64 is tilted (step S202: YES), the main control board 200 performs an internal lottery (step S203). Further, when the reels 101a, 101b, 101c are rotated (step S204) and any one of the stop buttons 65a, 65b, 65c is pressed (stop operation) (step S205: YES), the pull-in control is performed on the corresponding reel. To stop (step S206).

  When the main control board 200 detects that all the reels 101a, 101b, 101c have stopped (step S207: YES), it makes a winning determination. If the symbols related to any of the small winning combinations are displayed on the active line (step S208: YES), a predetermined number of medals shown in FIG. 18 are paid out to the player (step S209).

  After winning determination, if 12 games are digested in the RB game (step S210: YES) or if 8 wins are obtained (step S211: YES), the RB game ends and shifts to a normal game. To do. If 12 games are not digested and 8 winnings are not obtained (step S211: NO), the next game in the RB game is started.

  Next, the gaming operation in the BB (Big Bonus) game will be described in detail based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 23 is a table showing a winning mode in the BB game. The RB game during the BB game is established only by winning the internal lottery performed at the start of the game, and does not require the display of the predetermined symbol shown in FIG. It should be noted that during BB games, the probability is set high so that one of the RB game players is won in most games.

  Referring to the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 to 22, when a medal is inserted in the standby state of the BB game or when any of the bet buttons 62 and 63 is pressed (step S301: YES), the start lever operation waits. It becomes the state of. When the start lever 64 is tilted (step S302: YES), the main control board 200 performs an internal lottery (step S303). Further, the main control board 200 rotates the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c (step S304), and pulls the corresponding reels in accordance with the pressing operation of any of the stop buttons 65a, 65b, and 65c and stops them (step S304). Step S306).

  When the main control board 200 detects that all the reels 101a, 101b, 101c have stopped (step S307: YES), it makes a winning determination. If the symbols related to any of the small winning combinations are displayed on the active line (step S308: YES), a predetermined number of medals shown in FIG. 23 are distributed to the player (step S309).

  Here, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied (step S310). In the present embodiment, the end condition for the BB game is when the number of medals paid out from the start of the BB game reaches 360. If it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (step S310: YES), the process proceeds to the game distribution process after the end of BB from step S328 described later. When the end condition in the BB game is not yet satisfied (step S310: NO), the main control board 200 checks whether or not the RB game is won as a result of the internal lottery performed in step S303 with reference to the lottery flag 2242.

  If the RB game is not won internally (step S311: NO), the process returns to the next game in the BB game. If any RB game is won internally (step S311: YES), the main control board 200 checks the type with reference to the lottery flag 2242.

  Here, for example, an RB game related to the design of “Red Seven”-“Red Seven”-“BAR” is defined as a role to return to the normal game when the BB game ends (transition mode A), and “BAR”-“red” The RB game related to the “Seven”-“Red Seven” symbol is defined as a role related to the RT game that activates the RT game when the BB game ends (transition mode B), and “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR”. The RB game according to the symbol is defined as a role related to the RT latent game that activates the RT latent game when the BB game ends (transition mode C).

  That is, in step S312, if it is determined that the RB game internally won at the start of the game is a role related to the RT game (step S312: YES), the condition device related to the operation of the RT game is operated (step S313), If it is determined that the internally won RB game is a role related to the RT latent game (step S314: YES), the condition device related to the operation of the RT latent game is activated (step S315).

  Here, the condition device relating to the operation of the RT game and the condition device relating to the operation of the RT latent game are activated, and as specific internal processing, the condition device in each gaming state is assigned to a predetermined storage area. This means that the flag is set in the condition flag and the state is stored. By referring to the condition flag later, the CPU 210 can know which RT game is selected (which condition device is in operation).

  In the BB game, if a winning combination related to any RB game is won, the RB game from step S316 is started. In the RB game during the BB game, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the above-mentioned end condition is satisfied for the BB game after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is made (step S325). If the end condition for the BB game is satisfied during the RB game (step S325: YES), the process proceeds to the game distribution process from step S328 for determining the transition mode after the end of the BB.

  If the end condition for the BB game is not yet satisfied, it is determined whether 12 games have been consumed in the RB game (step S326) or 8 wins have been obtained (step S327), and either of these ends If the condition is satisfied, the process returns to the BB game (the normal game during the BB game) from step S301. If the RB game end condition is not yet satisfied, the next RB game from step S316 is started.

  If the end condition for the BB game is satisfied during the RB game (step S325: YES), it is determined in step S328 whether the condition device related to the RT game is operating. That is, it is determined with reference to the above-mentioned condition flag whether or not the type of the RB game performed at the end of the BB game is an RB game that activates the RT game after the end of the BB game. If the main control board 200 determines that the RT condition device is in operation, that is, the type of the RB game is a role for operating the RT game (step S328: YES), the main control board 200 operates the RT game (step S329). That is, the transition mode B is selected, and the RT game is started from the next game.

  Further, when the main control board 200 determines that the RT latent condition device is in operation, that is, the type of the RB game being performed at the end of the BB game is a role for operating the RT latent game (step S330: YES) ), The RT latent game is activated (step S331). That is, the transition mode C is selected, and the RT latent game is started from the next game.

  Further, when the BB game is ended when the RB game is not being performed, or when the BB game is ended during the RB game in which the normal game is operated, none of the above condition devices is operated (step S330: NO), the transition mode A is selected, and a transition is made to a normal game.

  Next, the gaming operation in the CB (challenge bonus) game will be described in detail based on the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a table showing a winning mode in the CB game.

  In the CB game, the slot machine 1 enters a state of waiting for a start lever operation when a medal is inserted in a standby state or when any of the bet buttons 62 and 63 is pressed (step S401: YES). When the start lever 64 is tilted (step S402: YES), the main control board 200 performs an internal lottery (step S403). As shown in FIG. 25, in the CB game, the probability is set so that all small roles are won in most games.

  The main control board 200 rotates the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c (step S404), and when any of the stop buttons 65a, 65b, and 65c is pressed (step S405: YES), the corresponding reel is started from the stop operation. Pull-in control for stopping within 75 msec is performed. In this case, the number of sliding frames that can be controlled to draw is 2 frames (symbols) due to the restriction of the stop time, and for players who can push forward, there is an opportunity to acquire a considerable number of medals aiming for a small role Become.

  When the main control board 200 detects that all the reels 101a, 101b, 101c have stopped (step S407: YES), it makes a winning determination.

  If a combination of symbols related to any special game such as BB game, RB game, MB game or CB game is displayed on the active line (408: YES), it will be a prize for the role related to the special game. The special game is activated (step S409). Thereby, it shifts to the state of the special game won from the next game. When the symbols related to any of the small combinations are aligned on the active line (step S410: YES), a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (step S411). If the “replay” symbols are aligned on the active line (step S412: YES), the replay is activated (step S413), and the medals bet on the game are carried over to the next game and replay is given.

  Next, the gaming operation in the MB (middle bonus) game will be described in detail based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 28 is a table showing winning modes in MB games. As shown in FIG. 28, in the CB game activated during the MB game, the probability is set so that the combination of the CB game is won together with the small combination in most games. In CB games during MB games, the display of the symbol related to the small winning combination is a requirement for winning for the small winning combination in the MB game, but the display of the symbol is not required for the CB game, just winning the internal lottery It is supposed to be established. Thereby, when the MB game is started, the CB game is played almost continuously.

  Referring to the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 to 27, in the slot machine 1, in the MB game standby state, when a medal is inserted or any of the bet buttons 62 and 63 is pressed (step S501: YES). , Start lever operation waiting state. When the start lever 64 is tilted (step S502: YES), the main control board 200 performs an internal lottery (step S503). Further, the main control board 200 rotates the reels 101a, 101b, and 101c (step S304), and pulls the corresponding reels in accordance with the pressing operation of any of the stop buttons 65a, 65b, and 65c and stops them (step S304). Step S506).

  When the main control board 200 detects that all of the reels 101a, 101b, 101c have stopped (step S507: YES), it determines whether the symbol related to the internally won RB game is displayed on the active line (step S508). . When the symbol related to the RB game is displayed (step S508: YES), the RB game is activated (step S509). Thereby, the MB game is ended, and the RB game is started from the next game. That is, establishment of an RB game during an MB game is also a condition for ending the MB game.

  If the symbol related to the RB game is not displayed in step S508, it is determined whether or not the symbol related to any of the small winning combinations won is displayed on the active line. If the symbol is displayed (step S510: YES). Then, the winning of the small role is confirmed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (step S511).

  Here, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the MB game end condition is satisfied (step S512). In the present embodiment, the end condition for the MB game is when the number of medals paid out from the start of the MB game reaches 268. If it is determined that the MB game end condition is satisfied (step S512: YES), the MB game ends and returns to the normal game.

  When winning the small role and the MB game end condition is not yet satisfied (step S512: NO), the process returns to the next MB game from step S501 (ordinary game during MB game).

  Even if the symbol related to the small role in the MB game is not displayed on the active line and is lost (step S510: NO), it is determined that the CB game character is won in the internal lottery in step S503 ( By operating the CB game (step S513: YES), the CB game is performed in the next game. If the CB game player is not won in the MB game (step S513: NO), the next MB game from step S501 is started. As a condition for operating the CB game in step S514, it is assumed that the display of a specific symbol related to the CB game is not a requirement, and that the CB game is operated in the next game by winning the CB game player internally. .

  In the CB game during the MB game started from step S514, pull-in control for stopping the reel within 75 msec from the stop operation is performed (step S520). When the main control board 200 detects the stop of all reels (step S521), the main control board 200 determines whether the symbol related to the RB game that is also the MB game end condition is displayed on the active line (step S522). When the symbol related to the RB game is displayed (step S522: YES), the RB game is activated (step S523), and the RB game is shifted to.

  If the symbols related to any of the small combinations are displayed on the active line (step S524: YES), a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (step S525). Then, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the winning combination of the small role, and then determines whether or not the above-mentioned end condition (the number of medals to be paid out is 268) for the MB game is satisfied (step S526).

  If it is determined that the end condition for the MB game is satisfied (step S526: YES), the process proceeds to the normal game. If the MB game end condition is not yet satisfied (step S526: NO), it is determined from the result of the internal lottery in the CB game (step S517) whether or not the CB game player is won (step S527). If the CB game player is won (step S527: YES), the CB game is activated (step S514), and the CB game is performed in the next game. In the CB game, if the CB game player is not internally won (step S527: NO), the next MB game from step S501 is started.

  In addition, in the CB game during the MB game, as long as the CB game player is won in the game, the CB game will be given in the next game, and the winning of the small role can be expected along with the winning of the CB game player. . In this way, in a CB game during an MB game, a CB game that can win a small role can be performed almost continuously by setting a high probability of establishing a small role and a role related to the CB game simultaneously per game. It is like that.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external structure of a slot machine as a spinning cylinder type gaming machine. 2A is an exploded plan view of one reel provided in the reel unit of the slot machine, and FIG. 2B is a side view thereof. FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a symbol arrangement of a reel tape mounted on a reel of the slot machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a slot machine control system. FIG. 5A is a system diagram showing the configuration of the internal lottery means provided in the slot machine, and FIG. 5B is a system diagram showing the configuration of the reel rotation control means. FIG. 6 schematically shows a lottery table provided in the slot machine. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a reel control flag used for reel rotation control of the slot machine. FIG. 8 is a time chart showing a transition example of the reel control flag during the constant speed operation of the reel of the slot machine. FIG. 9 is a time chart showing a transition example of the reel control flag in the reel machine stop control of the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a gaming state provided in the slot machine. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a special game that can be shifted from the normal game in the slot machine. FIG. 12 is a diagram exemplifying a BB game mode of the slot machine and a game that shifts after the BB game ends. FIG. 13 is a part of a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the BB game of the slot machine, and shows in detail a reference area related to the RB game. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an MB game mode of a slot machine and a game that shifts after the MB game ends. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the slot machine in the general game state including the normal game, the RT game, and the RT latent game. FIG. 16A is a table showing a winning mode in the normal game of the slot machine, and FIG. 16B is a table showing a winning mode in the RT game and the RT latent game. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the operation in the RB game of the slot machine. FIG. 18 is a table showing a winning mode in the RB game of the slot machine. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the slot machine in the BB game. FIG. 20 is a flowchart further illustrating an operation in the BB game of the slot machine. FIG. 21 is a flowchart further illustrating operations in the BB game of the slot machine. FIG. 22 is a flowchart further illustrating an operation in the BB game of the slot machine. FIG. 23 is a table showing a winning mode in the BB game of the slot machine. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the slot machine in the CB game. FIG. 25 is a table showing a winning mode in the CB game of the slot machine. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation in the MB game of the slot machine. FIG. 27 is a flowchart further illustrating operations in the MB game of the slot machine. FIG. 28 is a table showing a winning mode in the MB game of the slot machine.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... slot machine, 2 ... front door, 3 ... upper panel,
4 ... lower panel part, 5 ... saucer unit, 5a ... saucer part, 6 ... console,
31a, 31b, 31c ... effect lighting unit, 32a, 32b ... effect sound emitting unit,
33 ... Liquid crystal display unit, 34 ... Panel unit, 35 ... Display window,
41 ... Panel, 51 ... Medal payout port, 52a, 52b ... Sound emission part for production,
61 ... medal insertion part, 62, 63 ... bet button,
64 ... Start lever, 65a, b, c ... Stop button,
70: Medal sensor,
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Reel unit 101a, 101b, 101c ... Reel 102 ... Boss part, 103 ... Arm part, 104 ... 1st ring part,
105 ... 2nd ring part, 106 ... Connection part, 107 ... Light-shielding piece,
108 ... reel tape,
110a, 110b, 110c ... stepping motor, 111 ... base frame,
112 ... Bolt, 113 ... Back lamp unit,
114, 115, 116 ... lamps,
120a, 120b, 120c ... reference position sensor, 130 ... rotor device substrate,
200 ... Main control board 210 ... CPU 220 ... ROM
221 ... System program, 222 ... Credit management means,
223 ... reel rotation control means, 224 ... internal lottery means,
225 ... Actor operating means, 226 ... Medal payout control means,
230 ... RAM, 240 ... random number lottery section, 250 ... clock generator,
300 ... Sub-control board, 400 ... Hopper device

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of types of symbols by rotating, a lottery means for performing a lottery of a role with a preset probability, and a role that is won by the lottery unit while controlling the rotation and stop operation of the reels A revolving gaming machine comprising a game control device that controls a gaming operation that is a prize for the combination by displaying a combination of symbols related to
The game control device includes an accessory continuous operation means for operating a bonus game for continuing a game that can provide a player with more profit than usual under certain conditions;
An accessory continuous operation increasing means for operating a special bonus game that continuously gives the player a bonus game until a certain end condition is satisfied;
Among a plurality of transition modes that determine the gaming state to be performed after the end of the special bonus game, based on the type of the bonus game that was performed at the time of the end of the special bonus game, it is associated in advance for each type A transition mode selection means for selecting one of the transition modes,
A revolving type gaming machine comprising: game transition means for operating a game determined in the selected transition mode.   2. The bonus game according to claim 1, wherein the bonus game is classified according to a combination of symbols related to winnings, and the transition mode is associated with each classified bonus game. Rotating type game machine.   In the special bonus game, when the lottery means the lottery means that the bonus game is activated, the bonus continuous operation increasing means uses the bonus game as a trigger for the bonus game. 3. A rotating type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that no symbol display is required.

Images