JP2008086601A - Slot game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot game machine allowing elimination of monotony in games caused by repeated sequential pressing. <P>SOLUTION: In the slot game machine 200, a middle line of display windows 201, 202, and 203 is not a prize-winning line. In a left reel 402, six or less symbols are arranged between symbols relating to a small winning combination of bells and each of SB1, and symbols other than one are arranged between symbols relating to the small winning combination of bells and symbols relating to SB1. In a middle reel 403, four or less symbols are arranged between symbols relating to the small winning combination of bells and each of SB1. In a right reel 404, six or less symbols are arranged between symbols relating to the small winning combination of bells, and in some part, seven or more symbols are arranged between symbols relating to SB1, and two or more symbols are arranged between symbols relating to the small winning combination of bells and symbols relating to SB1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention has a symbol display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbol strings, starts symbol string variable display based on the player's start operation, and symbol patterns based on the player's stop operation It is related with the swivel type game machine which performs a game by stopping.

  Conventional gaming machines equipped with the symbol display means as described above include a revolving type gaming machine called a pachislot machine in which medals are used as gaming media. In this spinning-type game machine, when the start lever is pressed, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the symbol display means and the lottery is performed. Next, by pressing the three stop buttons, the symbols related to the winning combination are displayed in a predetermined manner and the winning combination winning is established. Then, the player is given a profit by giving the player a game medium or a specific game for the role.

  In such a swivel-type gaming machine, the player generally stops the symbols by pressing three stop buttons in the order of left, middle, and right when viewed from the player side. This general pressing order of the stop buttons is called “forward pressing”. When the stop button is pressed in an order other than the forward press, it is difficult to stop the symbols related to the winning combination. For this reason, the player needs to continue to push forward, and the game has become monotonous.

  There is also a gaming mode in which the profit obtained by the player is increased by stopping at a symbol that does not establish a winning (see, for example, Patent Document 1). If the replay is won before the 30 small-games in the general game state during the big bonus are fully digested, the rotary gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 The player is advised to aim at the red seven on the left reel.

JP 2004-8475 A

  There is a gaming mode in which the player's profit increases by stopping at a symbol that does not establish a winning as in Patent Document 1, but it is also necessary to push forward in order to establish a winning. Therefore, the player has to repeat only the forward pushes in order to make a winning.

  Furthermore, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is only one pressing order and pressing position for performing replay removal in the general game state during BB. Therefore, since the player can perform replay removal if the reel is always stopped at a specific position and pushing order in which replay can be removed without any notice, the game is also monotonous. Also, the importance of the announcement was low.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a swivel type gaming machine that eliminates monotonousness of a game caused by repeating only forward pressing.

  In order to achieve such an object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, three reels each having a plurality of symbols are arranged in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel from the left as viewed from the player side. The symbol display means for visually recognizing the symbols in three vertical rows and three horizontal rows, and the first combination and the second combination that is less profitable to the player than the first combination can be simultaneously selected A winning combination lottery means and at least one of an upper line, a middle line, a lower line and a diagonal line in the symbol display means as a winning line, and if the symbols on the winning line are respectively in a predetermined form, The winning determination means for determining, the stop instruction means for instructing to stop the rotation of each of the three reels corresponding to each of the three stop buttons, and the stop instruction means being operated. Is detected, The symbol related to the winning combination placed on the reel on which the instruction is given is stopped at a position where the winning combination can win in the range from the position at the time when the stop instructing means is operated to 4 symbols ahead, Stop control means for preferentially winning the second combination over the first combination. In the left reel, the number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the first combination is six symbols. The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the second role is within 6 symbols, and is arranged between the symbols related to the first role and the symbols related to the second role. The number of symbols is other than one symbol. In the middle reel, the number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the first role is within 4 symbols, and between the symbols related to the second role. The number of symbols placed on the is less than 4 symbols. The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the first role is within 6 symbols, and the number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the second role is a portion of 7 symbols or more. A spinning-type gaming machine is provided in which the number of symbols arranged between the symbol relating to the first role and the symbol relating to the second role is other than one symbol.

  According to the present invention, when the reel type gaming machine is simultaneously elected to the first role and the second role, there is no possibility of winning the first role if the left reel is stopped before the right reel. If the right reel is stopped before the left reel, it has a symbol arrangement that may win either the first role or the second role. Therefore, pressing the stop button in the pressing order that stops the right reel before the left reel may win the first role with a large profit, which is advantageous for the player, and repeats only the forward pressing. The monotony of the game by can be eliminated. In addition, since the player cannot determine an advantageous pushing order without notification, the importance of the notification effect can be increased, and the player's game consciousness seeking the notification effect increases.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the rotary gaming machine according to the first aspect, the combination lottery means includes the first combination and a third combination that is less profitable to the player than the first combination. At the same time, the stop control means gives priority to the third role over the first role, and in the left reel, between the symbols related to the third role. The number of symbols to be arranged includes a portion of 7 symbols or more, and the number of symbols to be arranged between the symbol relating to the first role and the symbol relating to the third role is other than one symbol, and the middle reel The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the third role is within 4 symbols, and in the right reel, the number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the third role Is within 6 symbols, and is placed between the symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the third role. The number of symbols is characterized by other than 1 symbol.

  According to the present invention, when the first combination and the second combination are won at the same time, it is advantageous for the player to stop the right reel before the left reel. If the first and third roles are won at the same time, the player has the benefit of having a symbol arrangement that is advantageous for the player to stop the left reel before the right reel. In order to increase, it is necessary to use different pressing order according to the winning combination, and it is possible to eliminate the monotony of the game by repeating only the forward pressing and to improve the game performance. In addition, since the player cannot determine an advantageous push order without notification, the importance of the notification effect can be increased.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, three reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged are arranged in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel from the left side when viewed from the player side. A symbol display means that can be visually recognized in stages, a combination lottery means that can simultaneously win a first combination and a second combination that is less profitable to the player than the first combination, and the symbol display unit If each of the symbols on the winning line provided in a predetermined form is a predetermined mode, a winning determination means for winning a winning combination and three stop buttons are provided, and the three reels corresponding to the three stop buttons are rotated. Stop instruction means for instructing to stop the operation, and when it is detected that the stop instruction means is operated, the symbol related to the winning combination arranged on the reel for which the stop instruction has been issued is displayed as the stop instruction means. From the position at the time when was operated, The left reel has stop control means for stopping the winning combination that can move within a predetermined time to a position where the winning combination can be won, and winning the second combination over the first combination. The symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the second role are displayed on the symbol display means at least once within the predetermined time, and the symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the second role. Is not displayed on the winning line at the same time within the predetermined time, and in the middle reel, the symbol related to the first combination and the symbol related to the second combination are not included in the predetermined time. Displayed at the same position on the symbol display means at least once, and on the right reel, the symbol relating to the first role is displayed on the symbol display means at least once within the predetermined time, and the second reel The symbol related to the role is the predetermined symbol. The symbol display means may not be displayed on the symbol display means in the meantime, and the symbol related to the first combination and the symbol related to the second combination are not displayed on the winning line at the same time within the predetermined time. A swing-type game machine characterized by the above is provided.

  According to the present invention, when the reel type gaming machine is simultaneously elected to the first role and the second role, there is no possibility of winning the first role if the left reel is stopped before the right reel. When the right reel is stopped before the left reel, reel stop control is performed which may win either the first combination or the second combination. Therefore, pressing the stop button in the pressing order that stops the right reel before the left reel may win the first role with a large profit, which is advantageous for the player, and repeats only the forward pressing. The monotony of the game by can be eliminated. In addition, since the player cannot determine an advantageous pushing order without notification, the importance of the notification effect can be increased, and the player's game consciousness seeking the notification effect increases.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the rotary gaming machine according to the third aspect, the combination lottery means includes the first combination and a third combination that is less profitable to the player than the first combination. At the same time, the stop control means gives priority to the third role over the first role, and in the left reel, the symbol related to the third role is the predetermined symbol. The symbol display means may not be displayed on the symbol display means within one time, and the symbol relating to the first role and the symbol relating to the third role are displayed on the winning line at the same time within the predetermined time. In the middle reel, the symbol related to the third role is displayed at the same position of the symbol display means at least once within the predetermined time, and in the right reel, the symbol related to the third role. The figure is at least once within the predetermined time. It is displayed on the display unit, wherein the symbol A according to the pattern and the third roles of the first roles, simultaneously within the predetermined time, characterized in that does not appear on the pay line.

  According to the present invention, when the first combination and the second combination are won at the same time, it is advantageous for the player to stop the right reel before the left reel. If the first and third roles are won at the same time, the player increases the profit because the reel stop control is performed so that it is advantageous for the player to stop the left reel before the right reel. Therefore, it is necessary to use different pressing orders according to the winning combination, and it is possible to eliminate the monotony of the game by repeating only the forward pressing, and improve the game performance. In addition, since the player cannot determine an advantageous push order without notification, the importance of the notification effect can be increased.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged around each other are provided adjacent to each other and coaxially rotatable based on a gaming operation, and provided corresponding to each reel. Based on the operation of the stop button, on a plurality of straight lines, diagonal lines, and bent lines along the rotation axis of the reel within a predetermined time in which an upper limit is determined in advance from the time when the stop button is operated. A stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel so as to stop and display the symbol so that it can be visually recognized by the player, and at least one of the plurality of straight lines, the bent line and the diagonal line is defined as a winning line, A combination of symbols in which a combination of symbols stopped and displayed so as to be visible on any winning line when all reels are stopped according to the operation of the stop button is determined in advance. The combination of the first combination that is established in a certain case and the symbol that the player obtains less profit than the first combination and that is visibly stopped on the winning line is different from the first combination. A second combination that is established when the combination is a combination, and a combination lottery means for lottering at least one of them based on the player's operation, and among the plurality of reels, the first reel is the first combination. The symbols related to each other and the symbols related to the second role are arranged with a number of symbols that can be controlled to stop on the winning line within the predetermined time from the time when the stop button is operated, and when the stop display is performed. While the first combination and the second combination are arranged in such a manner that the winning combination cannot be made simultaneously, the second reel is configured such that the symbols related to the first combination are within the predetermined time from the operation point of the stop button. Stop control on the winning line Arranged across the number of symbols, and the symbols associated with the second role may be unable to stop control on the winning line within the predetermined time from the point of operation of the stop button. The stop control means is related to the symbol relating to the first role and the symbol relating to the second role when the first role and the second role are simultaneously won and the stop button is operated. When the symbol is within a range that can be stopped and controlled on the winning line within the predetermined time from the time of the operation, the symbol relating to the second winning combination is given priority over the symbol relating to the first winning symbol on the winning line. There is provided a gaming machine characterized in that the stop of the reel is controlled so as to be stopped and displayed.

  According to the present invention, when the first combination and the second combination are simultaneously won, the first reel among the stop button corresponding to the first reel and the stop button corresponding to the second reel. When the corresponding stop button is pressed, the spinning-type gaming machine gives priority to the symbol related to the second combination on the first reel and displays it on the winning line according to the priority order of the winning combination. Since the reel stop control is performed, there is no possibility of winning the first combination. On the other hand, when the stop button corresponding to the second reel is pressed, the symbol relating to the first role in the second reel can be stopped and displayed on the winning line from the symbol arrangement of the second reel. Since it is possible, there is a possibility of winning the first combination. Therefore, when the first combination and the second combination are won simultaneously, the player should press the stop button corresponding to the second reel before the stop button of the first reel. Since there is a possibility of winning a prize, it is advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player can change the push order by the winning combination, and it is possible to eliminate the monotony of the game by repeating the forward push (general push order). In addition, since the player cannot determine an advantageous push order without notification, the importance of the notification effect can be increased.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the plurality of straight lines, the bent line, and the diagonal line other than those determined as the winning line are determined as non-winning lines. And

  When the first and second roles are won at the same time, if the left reel is stopped before the right reel, there is no possibility of winning the first role. If you stop before the left reel, there is a possibility of winning either the first role or the second role, so it is better to press the stop button in the push order to stop the right reel before the left reel. There is a possibility of winning the first role with a large profit, which is advantageous to the player, and it is possible to eliminate the monotony of the game by repeating only the forward push. In addition, since the player cannot determine an advantageous pushing order without notification, the importance of the notification effect can be increased, and the player's game consciousness seeking the notification effect increases.

  On the other hand, if the first and third roles are won at the same time, it is more advantageous for the player to stop the left reel before the right reel. It is necessary to use different push orders according to the game, and the monotony of the game by repeating only the forward pushes can be eliminated and the game performance can be improved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the location which has the same function in each drawing, and duplication of description is abbreviate | omitted. The terms “game” and “game” used in the following description are synonymous.

(Device configuration)
FIG. 1 shows an overview of a rotating game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the spinning-reel game machine 200 according to the present embodiment includes display windows 201, 202, 203, reels 402, 403, 404 (hereinafter also referred to as left, middle, and right reels in this order), and medal insertion. Mouth 204, winning line display 206, 207, 208, 209, non-winning line display 205, effective line LED (light emitting diode) 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, credit (storage) number display device 215, bet (BET ) Button 216, 218, start lever 219, stop button 220, 221, 222, payout number display device 223, medal outlet 224, medal tray 225, speaker 227, checkout button 228, top lamp 226, left side lamp 242, right Side lamp 241, notification lamp 229, left panel lamp 244, right panel lamp 243 And, an image display device 231.

  When a medal is inserted by the player, the medal insertion slot 204 detects the insertion of a medal by the occurrence of a trigger of an internal medal sensor switch 305 (described later), the lighting of the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, and The credit display device 215 gives an opportunity for counting display.

  The credit number display device 215 is a 7-segment LED or the like, and when the valid line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, and 214 are all lit during lighting indicating the validity of the credit, a medal is inserted from the medal slot 204. The number of inserted medals when inserted or the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the combination is displayed in addition. Credit and display up to 50 cards.

  When the bet buttons 216 and 218 are pressed, a trigger of a bet button switch 302 (described later) is generated once or three times, and the activation of the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, and 214 is given.

  The number-of-payout display device 223 displays the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the combination with a 7-segment LED or the like. The medal release port 224 releases the credit surplus medals when the medal insertion or medal payout exceeds 50 credits or the operation of the settlement button 228. The medal tray 225 is a tray for collecting medals released from the medal discharge port 224.

  The settlement button 228 operates a toggle type settlement switch 304 (described later) to turn on the credit number display device 215 to enable credits, and conversely to turn off the credit number display device 215 to invalidate credits. The credited medal is discharged from the medal discharge port 224 as a credit settlement medal.

  The image display device 231 includes, for example, a variable display device such as an LCD or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, and performs an effect by an image. The speaker 227 performs effects using sound effects. The top lamp 226, the left side lamp 242, the right side lamp 241, the notification lamp 229, the left panel lamp 244, and the right panel lamp 243 perform effects by blinking light.

  The display windows 201, 202, and 203 are transparent windows arranged in three rows at the center. In the display windows 201, 202, and 203, three reels are arranged adjacent to each other in the order of the left reel 402, the middle reel 403, and the right reel 404 from the left when viewed from the player side. A plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery of the reels 402, 403, and 404, and the symbols can be visually recognized in the display windows 201, 202, and 203 in three columns and three rows. The winning line displays 206, 207, 208, and 209 are provided across the display windows 201, 202, and 203, and the winning line displays 206, 207, 208, and 209 are related to the winning combination on any of the winning line displays 206, 207, 208, and 209. The winning combination is established when the combination of symbols is stopped. The winning line display 206 is an upper line in the three-stage symbols displayed in the display windows 201, 202, and 203, the winning line display 207 is a lower line, and the winning line displays 208 and 209 are diagonal lines. Further, the non-winning line display 205 is a middle line, and even if a combination of symbols related to the winning combination is arranged on this line, no winning line is established.

  The stop buttons 220, 221, and 222 as stop instruction means provide an opportunity to stop the corresponding reels 402, 403, and 404 when a pressing operation is performed by the player.

  FIG. 2 shows main symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the left reel 402, the middle reel 403, and the right reel 404. As main symbols, there are a symbol bell 21, a symbol ghost 22, a symbol blue seven 23, a symbol red seven 24, a symbol watermelon 25, and a replay 26. These symbols are arranged at 21 points on the outer periphery of the reels 402, 403, and 404. Symbol array numbers 1 to 21 represent relative positions of symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the reel.

  When the player presses the start lever 219, the reels 402 to 404 in the display windows 201 to 203 arranged in three rows in order from the left start to rotate coaxially from top to bottom, and the symbol row is displayed in a variable manner. The reels 402, 403, and 404 rotate at a speed of 750 ms or more per rotation. At the same time as the rotation of the reel, an internal program lottery determines what is called a winning combination and a defeat (dismissed, unfavorable winning combination). When the player performs a pressing operation on a certain stop button, the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed within 190 ms from the time when the pressing operation is performed stops. Based on the time until this reel stops and the condition of the rotation speed of the reel, the symbols on the reel outer periphery for a maximum of 4 symbols move and stop after the pressing operation to the stop button is performed. .

  Also, based on the above conditions, if the number of symbols arranged between the same symbols is 4, the same in the display window at least once from when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops The same symbol is displayed at the position. Therefore, the player can stop the symbol at an arbitrary position in the display window.

  When the number of symbols arranged between the same symbols is 6, the same symbol is displayed in the display window at least once after the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. Therefore, the player can stop the symbol at any position in the display window.

  When the number of symbols arranged between the same symbols is 7 symbols or more, the symbols may not be displayed on the display window once after the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. Therefore, the player cannot stop the symbol in the display window unless the player presses the stop button.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop process is performed using a known technique. For example, the reel stop process is performed using a stop table described later. In such a reel stop process, when the lottery result of the winning combination is unsuccessful, the symbol indicating the winning combination is not displayed on any winning line. In addition, when the lottery result of the winning combination is a winning combination, the winning winning combination can be won with 190 ms or four symbols as an allowable limit after the stop buttons 220, 221, 222 are pressed. When the bonus and the small combination are won simultaneously, the symbol related to the bonus is preferentially drawn on the winning line and the reel is stopped.

  Each combination is a combination of three rows of symbols that can be aligned on the winning line. The types of roles include special prizes that tend to increase the player's profits when a player has a relatively large number of medals due to the arrangement of specific symbols on the winning line, and for example, a bell symbol. There is a small role that pays out a relatively small amount of medals by aligning them on the line. In addition, there is a small role that only requires that a specific symbol (for example, cherry symbol) on the left reel 402 stops on the winning line regardless of the symbol arrangement. The special prize is called a big character for a small character in the sense of a kind of character, and is generally called a bonus for a player or the like. The bonus includes a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”), a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as “SB”), a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”), and the like. There are SB1 and SB2 as SB.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a combination of symbols related to a combination. The combination of the three symbol bells 21 is a symbol combination related to the small part of the bell. When the prize for the small role of Bell is established, 10 medals are paid out.

  The combination of the symbol ghost 22, the symbol bell 21, and the symbol blue seven 23 is a symbol combination related to SB1. The combination of the symbol red seven 24, the symbol bell 21, and the symbol watermelon 25 is a symbol combination related to SB2. When the winning of SB1 or SB2 is established, the medal is not paid out by winning, but it becomes the SB game state in which the winning probability of the small role is increased in the next one game. A game from the start of the variation display of the symbol sequence to the end of all the variation displays is referred to as one game. SB1 and SB2 differ only in the combination of symbols, and the operation after winning and the expected value of medals to be paid out are the same. Hereinafter, SB1 and SB2 are collectively referred to as “SB” unless otherwise distinguished.

(Control circuit configuration)
FIG. 4 shows a control circuit configuration of the rotating type gaming machine 200. As shown in the figure, the spinning cylinder type gaming machine 200 includes a reel start switch 301, a bet button switch 302, a stop button switch 303, a settlement switch 304, a medal sensor switch 305, a reset circuit 307, a power circuit 318, and a payout number display. Device 223, credit number display device 215, main control unit 308, ROM 309, RAM 310, sub control unit 311, ROM 319, RAM 320, symbol display device 312, hopper control device 316, LED display device 313, lamp display device 314, sound effect generation A device 315, a line display device 317, a probability setting device 321, an image display device 231, and other switches 306 are provided.

  The reel start switch 301 detects the start of the game by pressing the start lever 219, and gives an opportunity for the reel rotation of the symbol display device 312. When the bet button switch 302 detects a trigger from the bet buttons 216 and 218, the medal in the credit is inserted by the designated number, thereby reducing the count display of the credit number display device 215 by the designated number and the line display device 317. The lighting of the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 is given. The stop button switch 303 generates a trigger corresponding to each of the stop buttons 220 to 222, detects the start of the stop operation of the corresponding reel that rotates, and gives an opportunity to stop each reel of the symbol display device 312. The settlement switch 304 is a toggle-type switch that turns on the credit number display device 215 to enable the credit, and conversely turns off the credit number display device 215 to invalidate the credit, and the credited medal is displayed. The hopper control device 316 is triggered to be released as a credit settlement medal. The medal sensor switch 305 generates a trigger when the player inserts a medal, and gives an opportunity to turn on the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 by the line display device 317 and to display a count by the credit number display device 215.

  The reset circuit 307 sets the main control unit 308 and the sub control unit 311 to an initial state. The power supply circuit 318 supplies power to the entire circuit of FIG. The probability setting device 321 is a device for setting set values of the winning probability and small role probability of the bonus lottery, and is installed inside the front door of the swivel type gaming machine 200.

  Upon receiving an instruction from the main control unit 308, the hopper control device 316 receives a credit surplus medal when there is a payout of medal exceeding 50 credits, or a credit settlement medal by operating the settlement button 228, Release from 224.

  The line display device 317 selectively turns on / off the effective line LEDs 210, 211, 212, 213, and 214 according to an instruction from the main control unit 308.

  The symbol display device 312 (corresponding to “symbol display means”) is also called a reel unit, and has three drums each having reels 402, 403, 404 on the surface in three horizontal rows, and each drum is rotated 3 Each stepping motor includes a driving circuit that drives each stepping motor in response to an instruction from the main control unit 308, and a detection circuit that feeds back the origin position of each drum to the main control unit 308. The symbol display device 312 has a backlight (not shown). This backlight brightly illuminates the reel from the inside during the game, and the symbols on the reels 402, 403, and 404 are visible in the display windows 201, 202, and 203 in three rows and three rows.

  The LED display device 313 is a display device of LEDs related to game effects, and selectively turns on / off a plurality of LEDs according to instructions from the sub-control unit 311. The lamp display device 314 is a display device for lamps related to game effects, and in accordance with an instruction from the sub-control unit 311, a top lamp 226, a left panel lamp 244, a right panel lamp 243, a left side lamp 242, a right side lamp Lamps such as 241 and notification lamp 229 are selectively turned on / off. The sound effect generator 315 stores sound effect pattern data, and generates a corresponding sound effect from the speaker 227 according to an instruction from the sub-control unit 311.

  Although not an element of the control circuit configuration of the swing type gaming machine 200, FIG. 4 also shows a hall computer 323 that can be connected to the spinning type gaming machine 200. The hall computer 323 is a well-known hall computer used in a game arcade, and collects and manages the operational status data of the spinning machine 200 output from the communication port (not shown) of each spinning machine 200. To do. The hall computer 323 and each swing-type game machine 200 are electrically connected.

(Main control unit)
The main control unit 308 is a one-chip CPU (central processing unit) that controls the entire revolving game machine 200, and performs processing by fetching signals from each unit via an input port (not shown). Various control signals based on the above are output to the outside via an output port (not shown). In this embodiment, the main control unit 308 is a one-chip CPU incorporating a CPU (not shown), a ROM 309, a RAM 310, a timer system, and the like, but may be a CPU in which the ROM 309, the RAM 310, and the like are externally connected by a bus. .

  The RAM 310 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control unit 308, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as a random number counter for winning lottery, and various flags including a winning flag.

  Various data and programs have been stored in the ROM 309 since the time when the swivel game machine 200 was manufactured. The data stored in the ROM 309 includes a role lottery table that defines a winning probability when lottery is drawn for each gaming state, a stop table used for pull-in control when the reels are stopped, and a sub-control unit 311 for transmission. Commands etc. are included.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of a role lottery table stored in the ROM 309. As shown in the figure, in each game state during normal game and SB game, bonus (BB, SB1, SB2), replay, and bell small role can be won independently. , The simultaneous winning of the bell small role and SB1 and the simultaneous winning of the bell small role and SB2 are possible.

  The SB game is a game in which the winning probability of the small part of the bell is higher than the normal game. The BB game is composed of an RB game in which the number of medals owned by the player tends to increase and a normal game in the BB in which the winning probability of the RB game is higher than that in the normal game, and the number of medals owned by the player tends to increase. Is a game. The BB game is not paid out by winning, but when the number of payouts after winning exceeds 300, the game ends even during the RB game. Bell's small role is paid out 10 medals by winning a prize. SB1 and SB2 do not pay out due to winning, but shift to SB game in the next game.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the combination and the number of payouts at the time of winning are set so that the expected value of the medals to be paid out becomes larger when the player wins the bell small role than SB. Specifically, the number of medals to be paid out when winning the bell small role is Ab, the number of medals paid out when winning the SB is As, the winning probability of the bell small role is Pb, When the winning probability is Ps, Ps> Pb and As (Ps−Pb) <Ab are set to hold.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a stop table stored in the ROM 309. This example of a stop table is an example of a stop table used when a bell small part and an SB are simultaneously won. As shown in the figure, in the stop table, the maximum number of symbols (the number of symbols) for which the reel pull-in control works is defined for each symbol array number of the symbols arranged on each reel. The main control unit 308 presses the stop button and when a reel stop instruction corresponding to the stop button is generated, the main controller 308 corresponds to the symbol corresponding to the symbol positioned in the upper stage of the display window (on the winning line display 211). The number is acquired from the stop table, the reel pull-in control is performed based on the number of smooth frames, and the symbol related to the winning combination is stopped on the winning line.

  Although not shown, the ROM 309 also stores a stop table that is used in the case where the bell small part and the SB 2 are simultaneously won. The stop table used when the bell small combination and SB2 are simultaneously elected and the stop table used when the bell small combination and SB1 are simultaneously elected have a symmetrical relationship. That is, the number of sliding reels on the right reel of the stop table used when the bell small combination and SB2 are simultaneously won is the number of sliding frames on the left reel of the stopping table used when the bell small role and SB1 are simultaneously won. The number of sliding reels on the left reel of the stop table used when the bell small combination and SB2 are simultaneously elected is the number of sliding reels on the right reel of the stopping table used when the bell small role and SB1 are simultaneously elected. The number of sliding reels in the middle reel of the stop table used in the case where the bell small combination and SB2 are simultaneously elected is equal to the number of reels in the stop table middle reel used in the case where the bell small role and SB1 are simultaneously elected. Equal to the number of smooth frames.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the ROM 309 also includes a stop table in the case where a winning combination such as BB or replay is won, or a stop table used when the third stop operation is performed on the left reel or the right reel. It is remembered.

  The commands stored in the ROM 309 include a winning combination command, a gaming state command, a first stop operation command, a second stop operation command, and a third stop operation command. The winning combination command is a command transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 to notify the winning combination by random number lottery processing when the start lever 219 is pressed. The game state command is a command transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 to notify the current game state.

  The first stop operation command is a command that is transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 when the first stop operation is detected by a signal from the stop button switch 303. Here, the “first stop operation” refers to an operation in which any one of the three stop buttons 220, 221 and 222 is pressed when all the reels are rotating. The second stop operation command is a command transmitted to the sub control unit 311 when the first stop operation is detected by a signal from the stop button switch 303. Here, the second stop operation refers to a stop operation performed after the first stop operation. The third stop operation command is a command transmitted to the sub-control unit 311 when the third stop operation is detected by a signal from the stop button switch 303. Here, the “third stop operation” refers to a stop operation performed after the second stop operation.

  The ROM 309 stores a player main control program. The CPU of the main control unit 308 reads out and executes the game main control program from the ROM 309, thereby realizing a function for performing the main game control process of the swing type gaming machine 200. This function includes a function for lottery winning (corresponding to “role lottery means”), a function for controlling the stop of reels 402, 403, 404 (corresponding to “stop control means”), and a winning symbol display mode. (Corresponding to “winning determination means”), a function of paying out medals by winning (control of the payout number display device 223, the credit number display device 215, the hopper control device 316, etc.), the sub-control unit 311 A command transmission function is included.

  The role lottery means draws a winning combination using a role lottery table corresponding to the current game state. As already described with reference to FIG. 5, the role lottery table includes the bell small role and SB1 and the bell small role and SB2 as the roles to be selected. And SB1, and the small part of the bell and SB2 can be made the winning combination at the same time.

  The stop controller means that the symbol related to the winning combination on the reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed is not pressed against the stop button within 190 ms after the pressing operation is performed on the stop button. Within a range from the position at the time of being performed to 4 symbols ahead, the winning combination is stopped at a position where it can win.

  The winning determination means, when a combination of symbols for a predetermined role is displayed on the winning line display 206, 207, 208, 209 (upper line, lower line, diagonal line in the display windows 201, 202, 203), The winning combination is determined to be a predetermined combination.

(Sub-control unit)
The sub control unit 311 is a one-chip CPU incorporating a CPU (not shown), a ROM 319, a RAM 320, a timer system, and the like, and performs processing based on a command received from the main control unit 308. The sub-control unit 311 is not limited to a one-chip CPU, and may be a CPU in which a ROM 319, a RAM 320, and the like are externally connected by a bus.

  The RAM 320 temporarily stores input / output data, data for arithmetic processing, counters related to effects, and the like.

  Various data and programs have been stored in the ROM 319 since the time when the swivel game machine 200 was manufactured. The data stored in the ROM 319 includes, for example, data for outputting sound effects from the speaker 227 via the sound effect generator 315 and data for controlling lighting of various lamps via the lamp display device 314. included.

  The ROM 319 stores a game sub-control program, and the CPU of the sub-control unit 311 reads out and executes the game sub-control program from the ROM 319, whereby the LED display device 313, the lamp display device 314, and the sound effect generator. A sub-control function for controlling 315 and the like is realized. In the sub-control function, information indicating that the winning combination is the simultaneous winning of the bell small combination and SB1 or the simultaneous winning of the bell small combination and SB2 is included in the winning combination command received from the main control unit 308. If included, a function of outputting a notification effect from the speaker 227, various lamps, etc. via the lamp display device 314, the sound effect generator 315, etc. is included. As the notice effect, there is a notice effect of the winning combination or a push order notice effect advantageous to the player. As a notice effect of the winning combination, there is an effect of notifying that the bell small role and SB1 or the bell small role and SB2 are won simultaneously. As a push order announcement effect that is advantageous to the player, it is announced that it is advantageous to stop the right reel 404 before the left reel 402 when the bell small role and SB1 are simultaneously won. There is an effect to notify that it is advantageous to stop the left reel 402 before the right reel 404 when the effect or the small role of the bell and the SB 2 are won simultaneously.

(Pattern that can be stopped on the winning line of each reel)
Next, the symbols that can be stopped on the winning line of each reel will be described with reference to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 7 and the number of smooth frames in the case of winning the bell small hit and SB1 at the same time.

  In the left reel 402, the symbol ghost 22 relating to SB1 is arranged at the positions of symbol array numbers 3, 10, and 17. Therefore, since the number of symbols arranged between the symbol ghosts 22 is within six symbols, the symbol ghost 22 is at least once between the time when the stop button 220 is pressed and the reel 402 stops. Is displayed in the display window 201.

  Further, in the left reel 402, the symbol bell 21 relating to the small role is arranged at the positions of symbol array numbers 6, 13, and 20. Accordingly, since the number of symbols arranged between the symbol bells 21 is within six symbols, the symbol bell 21 is at least 1 during the period from when the stop button 220 is pressed until the left reel 402 stops. The degree is displayed on the display window 201.

  Further, in the left reel 402, there is no portion in which the number of symbols arranged between the symbol bell 21 and the symbol ghost 22 is one symbol, so the symbol bell 21 and the symbol ghost 22 are simultaneously on the winning line. It is never displayed. Furthermore, when the bell small role and SB1 are won simultaneously, the pull-in control is performed so that SB1 is given priority, so when the player presses the stop button 220, the symbol ghost 22 stops on the winning line. Will be.

  In the middle reel 403, the symbol bell 21 is a symbol related to the small role and also a symbol related to SB1. The symbol bell 21 is disposed at the positions of symbol array numbers 1, 6, 10, 14, 18 on the middle reel 403. Accordingly, since the number of symbols arranged between the symbol bells 21 is within four symbols, the symbol bell 21 is at least 1 after the stop button 221 is pressed until the middle reel 403 stops. The degree is displayed at the same position on the display window 202. Therefore, the player can easily stop the symbol bell 21 at the target position in the display window 202.

  In the right reel 404, the symbol bell 21 is disposed at the positions of symbol array numbers 6, 13, and 20. Accordingly, since the number of symbols arranged between the symbol bells 21 is within six symbols, the symbol bell 21 is displayed at least once after the stop button 222 is pressed until the reel 404 stops. It is displayed on the window 203.

  In the right reel 404, the symbol blue seven 23 related to SB1 is arranged only at one position of symbol array number 2. Accordingly, since the number of symbols arranged between the symbol blue sevens 23 is 7 symbols or more, the symbol blue sevens 23 are once in the period from when the stop button 222 is pressed until the reel 404 stops. In some cases, the image is not displayed on the display window 203.

  Further, in the right reel 404, there is no portion in which the number of symbols arranged between the symbol bell 21 and the symbol blue seven 23 is one symbol. Therefore, the symbol bell 21 and the symbol blue seven 23 are not displayed on the winning line at the same time. In addition, when the small part of the bell and SB1 are won simultaneously, the draw-in control is performed so that SB1 is given priority, but the symbol in the upper part of the display window 203 when the stop button 222 is pressed is performed. When the position is a position where the symbol blue seven 23 cannot be drawn on the winning line (the positions of the symbol array numbers 7 to 20), the symbol bell 21 is drawn on the winning line. Therefore, when the bell small combination and SB1 are simultaneously won, both the symbol bell 21 and the symbol blue seven 23 can be stopped on the winning line if aimed.

(A winning combination based on the reel pushing order)
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a description will be given of a winning combination according to the pushing order of the reels at the time of simultaneous winning of the bell small role and SB1.

  In the figure, the symbol array number corresponding to the “stop position” where the numbers (1) to (7) are displayed (the symbol array number in the row of the column where the numbers are displayed) is set in the stop table. A symbol that stops at the upper stage of the display window when each symbol is drawn in by the number of smooth frames is shown.

  The “stop position” (1) is a symbol related to SB1 as a symbol related to the winning combination on the winning line (upper or lower display window 201) of the left reel 402 when the left reel 402 is stopped by the first stop operation. Only the ghost 22 is displayed. When stopped in such a state, the symbols (symbol bell 21, symbol blue seven 23) relating to SB1 are also aligned on the winning line and stopped on the middle reel 403 and the right reel 404 as well. However, since the stop symbol of the left reel 402 is fixed to the symbol related to SB1, it is not possible to win the small part of the bell.

  The “stop position” (2) is a symbol related to SB1 as a symbol related to the winning combination on the winning line (upper or lower display window 203) of the right reel 404 when the right reel 404 is stopped by the first stop operation. Only the blue seven 23 is displayed. This state may occur when the stop button 222 is pressed when the symbols of symbol array numbers 1 to 6 and 21 are displayed on the upper stage of the display window 203 based on the number of smooth frames. When stopped in this state, even in the middle reel 403 and the left reel 402, if the symbols related to SB1 (symbol bell 21 and symbol ghost 22) are aligned on the winning line and stopped, SB1 can be won. You can't win the Bell's minor role.

  In the “stop position” (3), when the right reel 404 is stopped by the first stop operation, only the symbol bell 21 related to the small role is displayed on the winning line of the right reel 404 as the symbol related to the winning combination. State. When stopped in this state, the symbol bell 21 can be easily aligned and stopped on the winning line by reverse scissors driving (pressing the stop button in the order of right, left, and middle). This is because, in the left reel 402, the number of symbols arranged between the symbol bells 21 is within six symbols, so that it is easy to stop the symbol bell 21 at the upper or lower level, and in the middle reel 403, Since the number of symbols arranged between the symbol bells 21 is within four symbols, the symbol bells 21 are stopped on the winning line in accordance with the symbol stop positions related to the winning combination in the left reel 402 and the right reel 404. Because it is easy. On the other hand, when reverse scissors are not used (when the middle reel 403 is stopped on the winning line before the left reel 402), one winning line is determined when the middle reel 403 is stopped. This is because it is difficult to stop the symbol bell 21 on the left reel 402 on one winning line.

  The “stop position” (4) is a state in which the symbol bell 21 which is a symbol common to the bell small part and SB1 is displayed in the middle of the display window 202 when the middle reel 403 is stopped by the first stop operation. is there. In this state, it is uncertain which winning combination can be won.

  In the combination of “stop position” (4) and “stop position” (5), as a symbol related to the winning combination, a symbol bell 21 which is a symbol common to the bell small role and SB1 is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 403. In addition, the symbol obscuration 22 relating to SB1 is displayed on the winning line of the left reel 402 and stopped. That is, the symbol related to SB1 is in a tempered state. If the player stops in this state, the player can aim at the SB1 by stopping the blue seven 23 on the winning line with the player aiming at the right reel 404, but cannot win the small part of the bell. .

  In the combination of “stop position” (4) and “stop position” (6), as a symbol related to the winning combination, a symbol bell 21 which is a symbol common to the bell small role and SB1 is displayed in the middle of the middle reel 403. In addition, only the symbol blue seven 23 relating to SB1 is displayed on the winning line of the right reel 404 and is in a stopped state. That is, the SB1 symbol is in a tempered state. When stopped in this state, it is possible to win SB1 by aligning the symbol ghost 22 on the winning line on the left reel 402 and stopping it, but it is not possible to win the small part of the bell.

  In the combination of “stop position” (4) and stop position (7), the symbol bell 21 is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 403 as the symbol relating to the winning combination, and the symbol bell 21 is displayed on the winning line of the right reel 404. Only is displayed and stopped. That is, the symbol related to the small part of the bell is in a state of being tempered. When stopped in this state, it is possible to win the small part of the bell by aligning the symbol bell 21 on the winning line in the left reel 402 and stopping it, but it is not possible to win SB1.

  As described above, when the reel is stopped at the “stop position” (1), (2), (5), (6), it is possible to win SB1. However, if the player is unable to arrange the symbols related to SB1, the player will not win. On the other hand, when the reel is stopped at the “stop position” (3), (7), it is possible to win a small part of the bell. However, if the player fails to arrange the symbols related to the small part of the bell, the player is not awarded a prize.

  From this, in order to win the small part of the bell that the player gains more than SB1, the stop button is pushed in the push order for stopping the right reel 404 before the left reel 402, and the right reel As for 404, it is necessary to press the stop button 222 at a position where the symbol blue seven 23 relating to SB1 is not pulled. In other words, it is necessary to press the stop button in a pressing order other than the normal pressing.

  Here, the symbol relating to SB1 and the symbol relating to SB2 are arranged symmetrically on the left reel 402 and the right reel 404 (the symbol relating to SB1 (the symbol ghost 22) of the left reel 402) of the right reel 404. The symbol related to SB2 (the symbol watermelon 25), the symbol related to SB1 of the right reel 404 (the symbol blue seven 23), the symbol related to SB2 of the left reel 402 (the symbol red seven 24)). Further, the stop table used in the case where the bell small combination and SB1 are simultaneously selected and the stop table used in the case where the bell small combination and SB2 are simultaneously selected have a symmetrical relationship between the number of smooth frames. (Number of sliding frames on the right reel ⇔ Number of sliding frames on the left reel). Therefore, in the above description of (the symbol that can be stopped on the winning line of each reel) and (the role that can be won by the pushing order of the reels), the left reel 402 → the right reel 404, the right reel 404 → the left reel 402, the symbol By replacing ghost 22 → design watermelon 25, design blue seven 23 → design red seven 24, and SB1 → SB2, it becomes an explanation when the small part of the bell and SB2 are won simultaneously. In other words, in order to win the small part of the bell that the player gains more than SB2, the stop button is pushed in the order of stopping the left reel 402 before the right reel 404, and the left reel 402 It is necessary to press the stop button at a position where the symbol red seven 24 related to SB2 is not pulled.

(Rotating game control process performed by the main controller)
Next, with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a description will be given of a game main control process in which the CPU of the main control unit 308 reads out and executes a game main control program stored in the ROM 309.

  When power is turned on to the revolving gaming machine 200, the main control unit 308 performs a role in the RAM 310 corresponding to the set value in the RAM 310 and the winning probability of the bonus by performing periodic interrupt processing after various initial settings. By sequentially updating the random number counter, the random number value of the combination is generated sequentially.

  First, the main control unit 308 determines a medal insertion method (step S101 in FIG. 8). When it is determined that the bet is made by operating the bet buttons 216 and 218 by detecting a signal from the bet button switch 302 (step S101; YES), the main control unit 308 automatically inserts a medal in the credit ( Next, it is determined whether or not a game is possible (step S104). For example, if the number of bets (multipliers) is less than the number required to start one game, the main control unit 308 determines that the game is not ready and returns the process to the medal insertion waiting state ( Step S104 → S101).

  On the other hand, when it is determined by detecting a signal from the medal sensor switch 305 that the bet is made by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 204 (step S101; NO, step S103; YES), the main control unit 308 It is determined whether or not the state is a game ready state (step S104). If it is determined that the game is not possible (step S104; NO), the process returns to the medal insertion waiting state in step S101.

  When it is determined in step S104 that the game is possible (step S104; YES), the main control unit 308 determines whether or not the start lever 219 is pressed based on a signal from the reel start switch 301 ( Step S105).

  When it is determined that the start lever 219 has been pressed by turning on the signal from the reel start switch 301 (step S105; YES), the main control unit 308 obtains a random value from the random number counter for winning lottery in the RAM 310. Extract (step S106). The main control unit 308 monitors the gaming state (step S107), and determines a winning lottery table to be used in the current gaming state (step S108). The main control unit 308 draws a winning combination based on the acquired random number value and the winning lottery table (step S109). The main control unit 308 outputs a reel rotation instruction to the symbol display device 312 to start rotation of all the reels 402, 403, and 404 (step S110), and notifies the sub-control unit 311 of the winning combination. The winning combination command is transmitted (step S111). Here, when the winning combination is the simultaneous winning of the bell small role and SB1, or the simultaneous winning of the bell small role and SB2, a notification effect by sound, a lamp or the like is performed.

  Next, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not a pressing operation has been performed on the stop buttons 220 to 222 based on a signal from the stop button switch 303 (step S112 in FIG. 9). When it is determined that a pressing operation has been performed on any of the stop buttons 220 to 222 by turning on the signal from the stop button switch 303 (step S112; YES), the main control unit 308 rotates the reel. A situation is detected (step S114), and a stop table is selected according to the reel to be instructed to stop, the winning combination, etc. (step 115). Then, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the selected stop table (step S116). Then, the main control unit 308 performs reel pull-in control based on the determined number of sliding frames, and stops the reel (step S117).

  Next, the main control unit 308 determines whether or not all three reels 402, 403, and 404 are stopped (step S118), and determines that all three reels 402, 403, and 404 are not stopped. (Step S118; NO), returning to Step S112, the operation on the stop button is monitored.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that all the three reels 402, 403, and 404 have stopped (step S118; YES), the main control unit 308 performs a winning determination (step S121). As a result of the determination, if a bonus game such as SB is won, a bonus game is played (step S122). If a small role such as a bell is won, a medal is paid out (step S123). Return to the beginning of the game. Here, as explained in the above (the winning combination according to the pushing order of the reels), when the winning combination is the simultaneous winning of the bell small role and SB1, or the simultaneous winning of the bell small role and SB2 The winning combinations change depending on the pushing order of the reels.

  As described above, the rotating game machine 200 according to the present embodiment becomes a bell small part depending on the pushing order when the bell small part and SB1 or the bell small part and SB2 are won simultaneously. Has a symbol arrangement that cannot be won. Specifically, in the case where both the bell small role and SB1 are won simultaneously, if the left reel 402 is stopped before the right reel 404, there is no possibility of winning the bell small role, and the right reel 404 is moved to the left. If the reel 402 is stopped before the reel 402, there is a possibility of winning either the bell small part or SB1. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player to stop the right reel 404 before the left reel 402.

  On the other hand, in the case where the bell small combination and SB 2 are won simultaneously, if the right reel 404 is stopped before the left reel 402, there is no possibility of winning the bell small combination, and the left reel 402 is removed from the right reel 404. If it is stopped first, there is a possibility of winning either the bell small part or SB2. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player to stop the left reel 402 before the right reel 404.

  Therefore, in order to increase profits, the player needs to use different stop button pressing order according to the winning role, eliminating the monotony of the game by always continuing the pressing and improving the gameplay Can be made. In addition, since the player cannot determine the advantageous pushing order if he / she cannot recognize which role has been won, the importance of the notification increases, and the player's game consciousness seeking a notification effect increases.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case of the simultaneous winning of the bell small role and SB1 and the bell small role and SB2 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to the case of simultaneous winning of different types of roles.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, (i) the rotation speed of the reel is 750 ms, (ii) the time from when the pressing operation to the stop button is performed until the reel stops is up to 190 ms, (iii) arranged on the outer periphery of the reel Based on the condition that the number of symbols to be displayed is 21 symbols, (iv) the upper, lower, and diagonal lines of the three rows and three rows displayed in the display window are winning lines, and the middle row is a non-winning line. (A) In order for the same symbol to be displayed at the same position in the display window at least once after the reel stop instruction is issued, the symbols placed between the symbols are displayed. The number is “within 4 symbols”, and (b) in order for the same symbol to be displayed at least once in the display window, the number of symbols placed between the symbols is “within 6 symbols” (C) Once in the display window In order to prevent the symbols from being displayed, the number of symbols arranged between the symbols is “7 symbols or more”, and (d) two symbols are displayed at the same time at the same time until the reel stops. In order not to be displayed above, it has been described that the number of symbols arranged between the symbols is “other than one symbol”, but the above (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) When the preconditions of the symbol change, the number of symbols arranged between the symbols for satisfying the symbol display conditions (a), (b), (c), and (d) above also changes. It becomes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the three reels are used so that the symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the reel are visually recognized in three rows and three rows in the display window, and the upper and lower lines. Although the case where the diagonal line is defined as the winning line has been described, the number of reels, the number of rows of symbols, and the number of stages are not limited thereto. For example, the number of reels may be 4 or more reels or 2 reels. In addition, the number of symbol stages displayed in the display window may be four or more, or two, and the number of symbol columns may be four or more or two. Various variations are conceivable as to how to determine a winning line when the number of reels is four or more. For example, the winning line may be a bent line (a “W” -shaped line, a “V” -shaped line, a vertices of these top-and-bottom lines, etc.). In addition, a plurality of straight lines such as an upper stage line, a middle stage line, a lower stage line, a bent line, and a diagonal line may be determined as non-winning lines other than those determined as winning lines.

Regardless of the number of reels and the number of rows and stages of symbols displayed in the display window, the first reel and the second reel satisfying the following conditions (1) and (2) among the plurality of reels: By providing at least one reel and satisfying the condition (3), the object of the present invention can be achieved.
(1) First reel: Symbols related to the small part of the bell and symbols related to the SB are controlled to stop on the winning line within a predetermined time (190 ms in the above-described embodiment) from the reel stop operation time point. The number of possible symbols (in the above-described embodiment, within 4 symbols capable of pull-in control) are arranged apart from each other, and the bell small part and the SB are arranged in a symbol arrangement so that simultaneous winning is not possible at the time of stop display (2 ) Second reel: The symbols related to the small part of the bell are arranged with a number of symbols that can be controlled to stop on the winning line within a predetermined time from the stop operation time point, and the symbols related to SB are The number of symbols that may not be stop-controllable on the winning line within a predetermined time from the stop operation time point (in the above-described embodiment, five symbols or more that may not be able to be drawn-in) is arranged at a distance ( 3) Stop table : When the bell small part and the SB are simultaneously selected, when the stop button corresponding to the first reel is pressed before the stop button corresponding to the second reel, Stop for drawing on the winning line with priority on the symbol relating to SB when both of the symbols relating to SB are within the controllable range on the winning line within a predetermined time from the pressing operation. table

  When the first reel, the second reel, and the stop table are provided as described above, the stop button corresponding to the first reel is displayed on the second reel when the small combination of the bell and the SB are simultaneously selected. When the corresponding stop button is pressed before the corresponding stop button, the symbol related to the SB is preferentially stopped and displayed on the winning line on the first reel, so that there is no possibility of winning the small part of the bell. On the other hand, when the stop button corresponding to the second reel is pressed before the stop button corresponding to the first reel, depending on the timing of the stop operation, the symbol related to the small part of the bell in the second reel Can be stopped and displayed on the winning line, and there is a possibility of winning a small part of the bell. Therefore, in the case where both the small part of the bell and the SB are elected simultaneously, it is advantageous for the player to press the stop button corresponding to the second reel before the stop button of the first reel. It becomes possible to change the order of pushing depending on the role. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotony caused by repeating the same pressing order and to increase the importance of the notification effect.

It is a figure which shows the general view of the rotary type game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel of the left which concerns on the same embodiment, and a right. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol which concerns on the combination which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the control circuit structure of the spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the role lottery table which concerns on the embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination which can be won by the pushing order of the reel which concerns on the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the turn type game control process which the main control part which concerns on the same embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the turn type game control process which the main control part which concerns on the same embodiment performs.

Explanation of symbols

200 Rotating-type gaming machine 201, 202, 203 Display window 204 Medal slot 205 Non-winning line display 206, 207, 208, 209 Winning line display 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 Effective line LED
215 Credit number display device 216, 218 Bet button 219 Start lever 220, 221, 222 Stop button 223 Payout number display device 224 Medal discharge port 225 Medal tray 226 Top lamp 227 Speaker 228 Payment button 229 Notification lamp 231 Image display device 241 Right side Lamp 242 Left side lamp 243 Right panel lamp 244 Left panel lamp 301 Reel start switch 302 Bet button switch 303 Stop button switch 304 Checkout switch 305 Medals sensor switch 306 Other switch 307 Reset circuit 308 Main control unit 309 ROM
310 RAM
311 Sub-control unit 312 Symbol display device 313 LED display device 314 Lamp display device 315 Sound effect generator 316 Hopper control device 317 Line display device 318 Power supply circuit 319 ROM
320 RAM
321 probability setting device 323 hall computer 402, 403, 404 reel

Claims (6)

Three reels arranged with a plurality of symbols are arranged in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel from the left side when viewed from the player side, and the symbol display means that can visually recognize the symbols in three vertical rows and three horizontal rows ,
A role lottery means capable of simultaneously winning a first role and a second role that is less profitable to the player than the first role;
A winning determination means for determining at least one of an upper line, a middle line, a lower line, and a diagonal line in the symbol display means as a winning line, and determining that the winning combination is a winning combination if the symbols on the winning line are each in a predetermined form; ,
Stop instructing means for instructing stop of rotation of each of the three reels corresponding to each of the three stop buttons;
When it is detected that the stop instructing means has been operated, the symbols related to the winning combination placed on the reel for which the stop instruction has been issued are moved from the position at the time when the stop instructing means is operated to four symbols ahead. Stop control means for stopping the winning combination in a position where the winning combination can be won, and preferentially winning the second combination over the first combination,
In the left reel,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the first role is within 6 symbols,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the second role is within 6 symbols,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the second role is other than one symbol,
In the middle reel,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the first role is within 4 symbols,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the second role is within 4 symbols,
In the right reel,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the first role is within 6 symbols,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the second role has a portion of 7 symbols or more,
A rotating type gaming machine characterized in that the number of symbols arranged between the symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the second role is other than one symbol. The combination lottery means can simultaneously win the first combination and a third combination that is less profitable by the player than the first combination.
The stop control means wins the third role in preference to the first role,
In the left reel,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the third role has a portion of 7 symbols or more,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the third role is other than one symbol,
In the middle reel,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the third role is within 4 symbols,
In the right reel,
The number of symbols arranged between the symbols related to the third role is within 6 symbols,
2. The revolving game machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of symbols arranged between the symbol relating to the first role and the symbol relating to the third role is other than one symbol. Three reels arranged with a plurality of symbols are arranged in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel from the left side when viewed from the player side, and the symbol display means that can visually recognize the symbols in three vertical rows and three horizontal rows ,
A role lottery means capable of simultaneously winning a first role and a second role that is less profitable to the player than the first role;
If the symbols on the winning line provided in the symbol display means are each in a predetermined form, a winning determination means for winning a winning combination;
Stop instruction means comprising three stop buttons for instructing to stop rotation of each of the three reels corresponding to each of the three stop buttons;
When it is detected that the stop instructing means has been operated, the symbol related to the winning combination placed on the reel instructed to stop is displayed for a predetermined time from the position at the time when the stop instructing means is operated. Stop control means for stopping the winning combination movable in a position where the winning combination can be won, and preferentially winning the second combination over the first combination,
In the left reel,
The symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the second role are displayed on the symbol display means at least once within the predetermined time,
The symbol related to the first combination and the symbol related to the second combination are not displayed on the winning line at the same time within the predetermined time,
In the middle reel,
The symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the second role are displayed at the same position on the symbol display means at least once within the predetermined time,
In the right reel,
The symbol related to the first role is displayed on the symbol display means at least once within the predetermined time,
The symbol related to the second combination may not be displayed on the symbol display means within the predetermined time.
The revolving gaming machine, wherein the symbol relating to the first combination and the symbol relating to the second combination are not displayed on the winning line at the same time within the predetermined time. The combination lottery means can simultaneously win the first combination and a third combination that is less profitable by the player than the first combination.
The stop control means wins the third role in preference to the first role,
In the left reel,
The symbol related to the third role may not be displayed on the symbol display means within the predetermined time.
The symbol related to the first role and the symbol related to the third role are not displayed on the winning line at the same time within the predetermined time,
In the middle reel,
The symbol relating to the third role is displayed at the same position of the symbol display means at least once within the predetermined time,
In the right reel,
The symbol related to the third role is displayed on the symbol display means at least once within the predetermined time,
4. The revolving game machine according to claim 3, wherein the symbol relating to the first combination and the symbol relating to the third combination are not displayed on the winning line at the same time within the predetermined time. 5. A plurality of reels having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged around them are arranged next to each other, and the reels are provided so as to be coaxially rotatable based on a gaming operation, and based on an operation of a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, The player can visually recognize the symbol on a plurality of straight lines, diagonal lines, and bent lines along the rotation axis of the reel within a predetermined time from the time when the stop button is operated. Stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel so as to stop display,
At least one of the plurality of straight lines, the bent line, and the diagonal line is defined as a winning line, and when all reels are stopped according to the operation of the stop button, the display is stopped and displayed on any winning line. The first combination that is established when the combination of symbols is a predetermined combination, and the combination of symbols that are less profitable for the player than the first combination and that are stopped and displayed on the winning line. And a second combination that is established when the combination is different from the first combination, and a combination lottery means for lottering at least one of them based on the player's operation,
Among the plurality of reels, the first reel is placed on the winning line within the predetermined time from the time when the stop button is operated to the symbols related to the first role and the symbols related to the second role. The first combination and the second combination are arranged in such a manner that the first combination and the second combination cannot be simultaneously awarded at the time of the stop display, while the second reel is related to the first combination. The symbols are arranged with a number of symbols that can be controlled to stop on the winning line within the predetermined time from the operation point of the stop button, and the symbols related to the second role are the operation points of the stop button Are arranged across the number of symbols that may not be stop-controllable on the winning line within the predetermined time range,
In the stop control means, the first combination and the second combination are won at the same time, and the symbol related to the first combination and the symbol related to the second combination are operated when the stop button is operated. If the winning combination is within a range that can be stopped on the winning line within the predetermined time from the time, the symbol relating to the second winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line in preference to the symbol relating to the first winning combination. Thus, the gaming machine is characterized by controlling the stop of the reel.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein among the plurality of straight lines, the bent line, and the diagonal line, those other than those determined as the winning line are determined as non-winning lines.

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